Kitchen & Food

The minimum distance between your stovetop and the microwave differs between brands. Some over-the-range microwaves may only require around 13 inches of space between the two appliances, while countertop microwaves, which are not typically mounted above ranges, will require at least 24 inches.

You can use any metal baking dish you want in an air fryer, as long as it is deemed bake-safe. So, stainless-steel, aluminum, and cast-iron baking dishes are all safe to use. You can even line the food pan with aluminum foil.

It’s safe to put silicone molds in an air fryer as long as they are oven-safe. Silicone molds are great for making all sorts of desserts in an air fryer, and they have the added benefit of being naturally nonstick.

You shouldn’t have any issue using flour in an air fryer, as long as the flour is used as a coating. Try adding a few tablespoons of different spices to season your flour before cooking your food in an air fryer for an added kick in the taste buds.

Air fryers are great for a multitude of reasons, but one of their most prominent selling points is their compact size. They’re small enough to fit on top of any kitchen counter, but what can you put underneath the air fryer to prevent its heat from damaging your countertop?

If you want to prepare foods with sauces, gravies, glazes, or liquids of any kind in an air fryer, you will need to place the food in a bake-safe container first. Alternatively, you can fashion a container out of aluminum foil to use as a baking container for saucy foods.

You can stack food in an air fryer and maintain optimal crisping and browning. A wire rack in the food basket will allow you to cook twice as much food per cooking cycle, but to achieve optimal browning, your food still needs to be spread out in a single layer.

Air fryers tend to make whirring and buzzing noises when they’re on. The typical air fryer will generate a 65-decibel buzz, which is about as loud as background office noises. However, the older your air fryer is, the louder it will become.

A stove and oven range will usually weigh between 100 and 300 pounds. Portable stoves will weigh as little as 2 pounds. The exact weight figure depends on the type of stove, its size, how many burners it has, and what features it comes with.

Pyrex is a brand that is synonymous with tempered glass kitchen tools and bakeware. If you have a glass casserole dish in your cabinets, there’s a good chance it has the infamous red Pyrex logo on it. But if Pyrex is safe to use in an oven, surely, it should be safe to use on a stovetop, right?

Although microwaves do not produce heat, they can raise the temperature of food and liquid to 212°F (100°C).

Yes, it is. Clay pots can be used as a cooking vessel on gas stoves, as well as on electric stoves. It’s even safe to use in your oven or on an open flame during camping.