{"id":25741,"date":"2025-08-31T14:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-31T12:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=25741"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:55:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:55:58","slug":"10-foods-you-should-never-cook-in-an-air-fryer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/10-foods-you-should-never-cook-in-an-air-fryer\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Foods You Should Never Cook in an Air Fryer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Air fryers have quickly become a staple in South African kitchens<\/a>. They promise crispy, delicious food with less oil, making them a healthier alternative to deep frying. From chips to chicken wings, these countertop appliances have revolutionised the way many of us cook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But as versatile as they are, air fryers aren\u2019t designed for everything<\/em>. Some foods can become a mess, cook unevenly, or even damage your machine. To save you the frustration (and a potential kitchen disaster), here are 10 foods you should never cook in an air fryer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Wet Batters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Air fryers work by circulating hot air around your food. If you place a food item dipped in a runny batter\u2014like tempura or vetkoek dough\u2014it won\u2019t set the way it would in hot oil. Instead, the batter will drip through the basket, creating a sticky mess and leaving you disappointed with half-cooked results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Better option:<\/strong> Pre-cook the batter in a pan with a small amount of oil until it firms up, then finish it off in the air fryer for crispiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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