You may be wondering how this little kitchen gadget can make such delicious "fried" food. Well, I promise it's way easier than it seems. Check out these air fryer tips if you're just starting out! An air fryer can be compared to a convection oven. Essentially, the hot air circulates around the food. The food is cooked to a delicious crisp, but it also cooks it evenly.  The best part of using an air fryer is that you don't have to use a lot of oil. It also heats up and cooks faster than an oven, so it saves you a lot of calories and time!