Air Fryer Vs Convection Oven: What's the Difference?

First designed to reheat food on airplanes, the air fryer has come to dominate the kitchen gadget market, going from the must-have “it” gift to a part of a dozen different multi-function spin-offs.

Known for its ability to cook healthier versions of the fried foods we all know and love— hello, french fries and chicken wings—there’s no actual “frying” that happens inside an air fryer. Instead, these gadgets “fry” by circulating incredibly hot air in a short period of time. It’s this rapid circulation that crisps up the food.

If this cooking method sounds familiar to you, it’s because it’s nearly identical to a convection oven, which also circulates hot air around food. But, there’s more to it—watch on if you’ve been on the fence about buying either!

AIR FRYER

1 . Instant Vortex Plus
2 . COSORI Pro Air Fryer Oven
3 . COSORI Pro II Air Fryer Oven
4 . Chefman Multifunctional Digital Air Fryer
5 . COSORI Air Fryer

CONVECTION OVEN

1 . Air Fryer
2 . Toaster Oven 4 Slice
3 . NUWAVE BRAVO XL 30-Quart
4 . BLACK+DECKER TO3240XSBD
5 . TOSHIBA AC25CEW-BS

[carlmichaud]

i have the function convection and air fry in my oven, what is the difference?