Success StoryWhat is an Air Fryer?



What is an Air Fryer?

Author: Shannon Smith

Planning Unit: Bracken County CES

Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)

Plan of Work: Living Healthier Lives

Outcome: Initial Outcome

The Air Fryer is essentially a counter top convection oven that uses little or no oil for cooking. It provides a healthier alternative to conventional frying.   Due to a boom in popularity and request from clientele, a class was developed to demonstrate the ever so trendy Air Fryer appliance.  Consumers questioned its practicality, cost and ease of use.  This demonstration style class was tasked to address those concerns. It was initially offered in Bracken County in the spring of 2017 with 41 in attendance.  The FCS Agent demonstrated how to properly use the appliance as well as provided a variety of frozen and fresh samples for the participants to taste.  During the class people were able to try out the many different Air Fryers we had on hand.  Participants gained information on food safety practices and the health benefits of using the Air Fryer for time, energy, and healthier cooking.  Due to the popularity of this appliance this class was taught in 4 other counties as well as a multi-county event Farm Family Night with a total of over 380 people reached.  In each and every class at least one person stated they had either been gifted or purchased an air fryer but had yet to remove it from the box! When class was over they reported that they now felt comfortable enough to go home and use theirs.  6 participants went home to purchase an air fryer solely off their experience at the class.When asked at the end of each class 100% of the participants felt like they gained knowledge on the use of this new appliance.






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