A basket-type air fryer is an air frying kitchen appliance in which the food is cooked in a basket. Basket air fryers come with baskets similar to deep-frying baskets that help to hold food.
The removable basket comes with a handle that helps in easy tossing and handling of the food during cooking.
During cooking with a basket air fryer, the air is heated at the top of the kitchen appliance using a heating element. The hot air is then circulated by a fan around the chamber through convection for even cooking of the food.
A basket-type air fryer has a longer life span as it has fewer moving parts. It is also gentle on some types of foods, such as coated and battered foods like onion rings.
A basket air fryer may require intervention from you to toss the food during the cooking process.
Additionally, a basket air fryer enables you to cook and achieve a crunchy and crisp taste of food, just like in deep-fried foods. The perforated basket allows hot air to penetrate through while oils drop down to a tray.
The compact design of the air fryer helps to cook food faster. Air gets to the cooking temperature fast and also circulates faster around the food in the basket.