onfession: I was an air-fryer skeptic. As appealing as it sounds to rapidly crisp foods with little oil—the machine’s most touted claim to fame—I avoid cluttering my kitchen with equipment that seems single purpose. But when I recently had the opportunity to test a range of air-fryer recipes that my colleagues developed, I realized I’d greatly underestimated this appliance. I discovered that with the right techniques, an air fryer can also ably roast meats, perfectly cook delicate foods such as eggs and fish, and even bake
