{"id":7685,"date":"2022-07-23T20:59:23","date_gmt":"2022-07-23T20:59:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterfood.co\/?p=7685"},"modified":"2022-07-23T20:59:26","modified_gmt":"2022-07-23T20:59:26","slug":"do-i-need-to-preheat-my-philips-air-fryer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterfood.co\/do-i-need-to-preheat-my-philips-air-fryer\/","title":{"rendered":"Do I Need to Preheat My Philips Air Fryer? [Quick Answer + More!]"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you are new to the Philips air fryer and have used ovens for the majority of your cooking, you may have a few questions regarding your shiny new appliance. <\/p>\n

Two of the biggest advantages of owning an air fryer are how easy it is to operate and how quickly it air fries your food. This kitchen appliance functions much like convection ovens, moving hot air around your food to cook it to crispy perfection. The Philips air fryer does this to a high standard. <\/p>\n

There are some differences between the Philips air fryer and a conventional oven. Air fryers famously halve your cooking time and still leave the food with a crispy outer texture. With ovens, you usually have to preheat atleast 10 minutes and upto 20 minutes before sticking your food inside. This often makes cooking take a lot longer than expected.  <\/p>\n

Since air fryers and convection ovens are similar in some ways, you may be wondering:<\/p>\n

Wait a second! <\/p>\n

Do I need to preheat my Philips air fryer before cooking anything? <\/strong><\/p>\n

The answer: You don\u2019t need to preheat your Philips air fryer. It will start cooking from the moment you start it. However, if you want to preheat before air frying you can do that too! <\/strong><\/p>\n

There will be a few scenarios where you will want to preheat your air fryer ahead of time. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Continue reading to learn about the foods that could do with a spot of  prior heating and how to do it on your Philips air fryer. <\/p>\n

Can You Preheat a Philips Air Fryer? <\/h2>\n

According to Philips USA website<\/a>, preheating is not a requirement to air fry your food. I mostly do not have any time to waste when I cook, so I try not to air fry my food for much longer than needed. But, that isn\u2019t to say you shouldn\u2019t use the preheat option. <\/p>\n

Although it isn\u2019t necessary to achieve amazing food results, you can choose to preheat your Philips air fryer if you want to. It is easy to do and doesn\u2019t extend the cooking time by much. <\/p>\n

We will go into more detail about how to preheat with your air fryer and discuss situations perfectly positioned for a quick preheat. <\/p>\n

Thinking about getting your own air fryer? Check out the Philips Essential Air Fryer Compact on Amazon<\/a>, it\u2019s the one I have and I love it. This air fryer, even when you preheat, doesn\u2019t make noise and is small enough to fit in a dorm room<\/a>. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Related Reading: Can you Adjust the Temperature on a Philips Air Fryer? [Cooking Guide and What to Do]<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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How Do I Preheat My Philips Air Fryer? Step By Step Process <\/h2>\n

We\u2019ve come up with some tips for you to keep in mind if you prefer to preheat your food.<\/p>\n

Bear in mind that some air fryers already come with a preheat function. These air fryers include: the Ninja air fryer<\/a>, Dreo air fryer<\/a>, and this Cosori air fryer<\/a>. In fact, the Cosori air fryer will not cook food properly if one does not preheat it first. <\/p>\n

For the Philips air fryer, preheating can be done in a few simple steps. It really isn\u2019t any different to when you actually cook food inside your air fryer. <\/p>\n

The only materials needed to preheat an air fryer are: <\/p>\n