“clearly you dont own a Toshiba air fryer” is a meme that internet users have used to look down on people that do not own an air fryer. The meme has been used in an exploitable way all over the internet.
It became a popular subject in mid-2021. In this article, we shall discuss all there is to this meme. Before we delve into the meme, you must understand what an air fryer is, how it works, and why it is almost laughable not to own one.
What Is an Air Fryer?
An air fryer is a kitchen device that serves as an alternative to deep frying. According to several sources, the machine was invented by Fred Van der Weij in early 2005.
However, the machine was patented by Dutch multinational Phillips, which is headquartered in Amsterdam.
The company coined the term “air fryer” for contraption. As a precedent, all of them are named air fryers, separated only by the brand.
Many manufacturers have since released their own, selling a considerable number of air fryers.
There are now over ten air fryer brands on the market. Over 20 million units have been sold to consumers worldwide in the past two years alone, a testament to their utility.
How Does an Air Fryer Work?
You can use the air fryer to perform any of the seven cooking functions, including baking, roasting, rotisserie, air frying, broiling, reheating, and dehydrating food.
The appliance is multi-functional and relatively easy to use. It has been hailed for its cooking performance over traditional kitchen appliances.
An air fryer uses a precise heating mechanism and a fan coupled with air flow technology to prepare your favorite home-cooked dishes.
Hot air dashes down from the fan and creates a crispy texture by circulating the food rapidly. Keep in mind that you have to separate the food portions while using the air fryer to avoid uneven cooking.
When preparing food using the appliance, you have to go through the following steps:
Preheat the air fryer. You have to ensure that the air fryer is preheated before you place the food into the cooking basket. Some models have this setting included automatically, and others do not. Either way, it is the first step before preparing food using the appliance.
Place the food in the air fryer basket. Some models have one or two baskets. You have to place the type of food you want to prepare in the basket and spread it out evenly. For fried foods, you have to sprinkle some oil on the surface of the food.
Set the temperature and timer. If you are a professional cook with air fryer experience, this might be child's play to you. However, you can also refer to the manual or cooking books that are given to you when you purchase the air fryer. Within the cooking book, you can find all sorts of recipes, including specific cooking temperatures and times for the food to be ready.
Start the timer. After setting the temperature, you have to start the appliance and let it cook your food. In some cases, you might have to turn the food as you cook to ensure proper preparation.
For the air fryer to work so efficiently, it comes equipped with several accessories that include:
Drip tray
Rotisserie stands
Cooking basket(s)
Baking pan
Cooking rack
Grill pan
Do not limit yourself when preparing food in the air fryer. Many recipes are available online detailing how best to prepare a variety of foods.
