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TIPS AND HINTS
TOAST
Use this function to toast fresh and frozen items, including bread,
bagels, waffles, pastry items, etc .
• If toast is lighter than you like after the cycle is complete,
turn the Toast Dial to Light and toast bread for additional time
• For best results and more evenly toasted items:
º If toasting two slices, center them in the middle of the Wire Rack .
º Four slices should be evenly spaced – two in front, two in back .
º Bread items should not overlap .
º Thicker sliced bread items may require more time .
º One slice will take less time to toast . Adjust shade accordingly .
º Put bagels on the Wire Rack with cut sides facing up for even
toasting
AIRFRY
TIP:
For best results, use the provided AirFryer Basket fitted into the Baking Pan .
This function is used to AirFry meals as a healthy alternative to deep frying in oil .
A high fan speed and multiple heating elements circulate hot air to cook a variety
of meals that can be a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional frying .
• Many foods that can be fried can be AirFried using significantly less oil .
AirFried foods taste lighter and are less greasy than deep-fried foods .
• AirFrying doesn’t require oil, but a light spray can enhance browning and
crispiness . Use an oil sprayer or a nonstick cooking spray to keep it extra
light . A pastry brush can also be used to evenly coat foods with a little oil .
Alternatively, pour a little oil into a bowl, add food, and toss .
• Most oils can be used for AirFrying . Olive oil is preferred for a richer flavour .
Vegetable, canola or grapeseed oils are recommended for milder flavours .
• An assortment of coatings can be used on AirFried foods . Some examples
of different crumb mixtures include breadcrumbs, seasoned breadcrumbs,
panko breadcrumbs, crushed cornflakes, potato chips, and graham crackers .
Various flours, including gluten-free and other dry meals, like cornmeal, work
as well .
• Most foods do not need to be flipped during cooking, but larger items,
like chicken cutlets, should be turned halfway through the cooking cycle
to ensure even cooking and browning .
• When AirFrying large quantities of food that fill the pan, toss food halfway
through the cooking cycle to ensure evenly cooked results and colour .
• Use higher temperatures for frozen foods and lower temperatures
for uncooked items .
• Foods will cook more evenly if they are cut into same-size pieces .
• Please note that many foods release water when they cook . When cooking
large quantities for an extended period of time, condensation may build up,
which could leave moisture on your countertop .
BAKE
Baking is recommended for a variety of foods you would normally
prepare in a conventional oven .
NOTE:
The Bake function operates with a convection fan . As with all
convection toaster ovens, food may cook faster than in a traditional
toaster oven .
• Cooking times and temperatures may need to be reduced—start
checking foods about 5 to 10 minutes before the end of the
suggested cooking time to avoid overcooking or burning .
• For homemade baked goods, like cakes, breads and muffins, it is
recommended to preheat the oven for 5 minutes when using the
Bake function .
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Important:
All of our recipes were specially developed for the
Cuisinart
®
Compact AirFryer Toaster Oven and have been tested
in our Cuisinart
®
Test Kitchen .
