Arguably the biggest mistake you can make with an air fryer is not owning one. An air fryer both decreases the amount of time spent cooking, and typically has parts that are dishwasher-safe, which means you can make everything from bacon to a whole chicken to dessert in a snap,

Learn if preheating an air fryer is necessary or a step you can skip. Plus, what happens if you skip preheating and cook from cold.

Planning to add a new kitchen appliance to your countertop? Here's a comparison guide on air fryers vs multi-cookers to help you pick the one you really need.

While not every type of food is best reheated in the air fryer, a lot of them are. Air fryers are the perfect way to revive leftover pizza, fried chicken, grilled meats and vegetables. A microwave heats food unevenly and tends to impart a rubbery texture. Air fryers give food a second life via convection heat for a crispy crust and even heating.