The AIR FRYER by INSTRUCTION BOOKLET Model No.
WARNING Close supervision is necessary when the Airfryer is used near children. DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO OPERATE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE. CAUTION HOT COOKING BASKET RISK OF SCALDING: USE TONGS OR LONG UTENSIL TO REMOVE FRIED FOOD FROM THE BASKET. DO NOT LEAVE THE AIRFRYER UNATTENDED WHILE OPERATING FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME Failure to comply may cause serious injury.
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION Congratulations on the purchase of your new Air Fryer and Thank you for choosing MegaChef! The Megachef Air Fryer uses revolutionary technology to allow for minimal oil use, Oil Free Frying, Roasting and Baking in a fraction of the time and with little or no oil. The Rapid Air (combination of hot air and high speed circulation) Technology is a considered a healthier alternative allowing you to cook a wide variety of meals right in your home.
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COMPONENTS CONT. PRODUCT COMPONENTS 1. Operations Panel 2. Air Intel 3. Air Outlet 4. Power Outlet 5. Frying Pan 6. Frying Basket 7. Basket Release Button Cover 8. Basket Release Button 9.
IMPORTANT Read this user manual carefully before you use the appliance and save it for future reference. Danger • • • • • • Never immerse the housing, which contains electrical components and the heating elements, in water nor rinse it under the tap. Do not let any water or other liquid enter the appliance to prevent electric shock. Always put the ingredients to be fried in the basket, to prevent it from coming into contact with the heating elements.
• • • • • • Do not place the appliance against a wall or against other appliances. Leave at least 12 inches of free space on the back and sides and 12 inches free space above the appliance. Do not place anything on top of the appliance. Do not use this product for any other purpose than described in this manual. Do not let the appliance operate unattended. During hot air frying, hot steam is released through the air outlet openings.
BEFORE FIRST USE 1. Remove all packaging materials. 2. Remove any stickers or labels from the appliance. 3. Open the drawer by pulling the handle. (Figure 2) 4. Open basket release button cover 7, press release button 8, lift up the handle, and take out the basket. (Figure 3) 5. Thoroughly clean the frying basket and frying pan with hot water, detergent and a non-abrasive sponge. Note: You can also clean these parts in the dishwasher. 6.
PREHEAT 1. Connect the plug to a grounded outlet. 2. Press button for 3 seconds to switch on the product. (Figure 5) * The display shows the temperature chosen last time. 3. Press the buttons(on the left) to set your desired temperature. Press the buttons(on the right) to set your desired time. See ‘Settings’ section in this book to determine the appropriate temperature and time. (Figure 6) Tip: Long press buttons to fast forward or backward to adjust the temperature and time more quickly.
HOT AIR FRYING CONT. 5. Press the button to start the cooking process. (Figure 5) * Display shows timer countdown from the set time. * The excess oil from the ingredients will be collected in the bottom of the pan. 6. Some ingredients require shaking halfway through the preparation time. (see ‘Settings’ section in this book) To turn over the ingredients, pull the pan out of the appliance by the handle and turn over the ingredients. Then put the pan back into the fryer.
SETTINGS The table below will help you to select the settings for the ingredients you want to prepare. Note: Keep in mind that these settings are suggestions. As ingredients differ in origin, size, shape as well as brand, we cannot guarantee the best setting for your ingredients. Because the Rapid Air technology instantly reheats the air inside the appliance, pulling the pan briefly out of the appliance during hot air frying barely disturbs the process.
MIN-MAX AMOUNT (LBS) TIME (MIN.) TEMPERATURE (OF) SHAKE THIN FROZEN FRENCH FRIES 0.67 - 1.54 12 - 16 400 SHAKE THICK FROZEN FRENCH FRIES 0.67 - 1.54 12 - 20 400 SHAKE HOMEMADE POTATO FRIES (8*8mm) 0.67 - 1.76 18 - 25 360 SHAKE ADD 1/2 tbsp OF OIL HOMEMADE POTATO WEDGES 0.67 - 1.76 18 - 22 360 SHAKE ADD 1/2 tbsp OF OIL HOMEMADE POTATO CUBES 0.67 - 1.65 12 - 18 360 SHAKE ADD 1/2 tbsp OF OIL HASH BROWNS 0.55 15 - 18 360 POTATO GRATIN 1.10 18 - 22 360 STEAK 0.22-1.
CLEAN Clean the appliance after every use. The pan, basket and inside of the fryer have a coating. Do not use metal kitchen utensils or abrasive cleaning materials to clean them, as this may damage the coating. 1. Remove the plug from the wall socket and let the appliance cool down. Note: Remove the pan to let the fryer cool down more quickly. 2. Wipe the outside of the appliance with a moist cloth. 3. Clean pan and basket with hot water, some washing-up liquid and a non-abrasive sponge.
GUARANTEE AND SERVICE If you need service or information or if you have a problem, you can contact your local Customer Service Center ( find its contact number in the Worldwide Guarantee Insert). If you don’t have any local Customer Service Center, you can contact your local distributor. TROUBLESHOOTING ISSUE CAUSE SOLUTION THE FOOD IS COOKED UNEVENLY Certain foods/preparations cook more evenly if shaken halfway through the cooking time.
RECIPES
VEGETABLE RECIPES American Fries 1.5 lb Potatoes 1 tablespoon of olive oil Salt to taste Directions: 1. Scrub potatoes clean, cut in 1/4-inch thick slices. 2. Soak potato slices in water for approximately 20 minutes. Drain and pat dry on a paper towel. 3. Preheat the Air Fryer at 360F. 4. Mix the olive oil and salt in a bowl until evenly combined, then rub the mixture over the potatoes. 5. Place the potato slices into the basket. 6.
MEAT RECIPES Grilled Lamb Chops 0.66 lb Lamb Chops 2 teaspoon soy sauce Grated black pepper Olive oil Directions: 1. Preheat the Air Fryer to 360F. 2. Combine the seasoning and mix evenly. 3. Marinate the lamb chops and allow to sit for 1 hour. 4. Place the lamb chops in the frying basket and set the temperature at 360F and time for 10-12 minutes. 5.
POULTRY RECIPES Turkey Breast with Maple Mustard Glaze 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 teaspoon dried thyme ½ teaspoon smoked paprika ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard 4-pound whole turkey breast ½ teaspoon dried sage 1 teaspoon salt ¼ cup maple syrup 1 tablespoon butter Directions: 1. Pre heat air fryer to 350F. 2. Brush the olive oil all over the turkey breast. 3.
FISH RECIPES Teriyaki Glazed Halibut Steak 1 pound halibut steak ½ cup mirin (Japanese cooking wine) 2 tablespoons lime juice ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 each garlic clove (smashed) Directions: ²/³ cup soy sauce (low sodium) ¼ cup sugar ¼ cup orange juice ¼ teaspoon ginger ground 1. In a sauce pan combine all ingredients for the teriyaki glaze/marinade. 2. Bring to a boil and reduce by half, then cool. 3. Once cooled pour half of the glaze/marinade into a resealable bag with the halibut.
KIDS RECIPES Cod Fish Nuggets 1 pound cod 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 eggs, beaten ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs 1 pinch salt Directions: 1. Preheat the Airfryer to 390°F. Cut the cod into strips approximately 1-inch by 2.5-inches in length. In a food processor, blend the panko breadcrumbs, olive oil and salt to a fine crumb. In three separate bowls, set aside panko mixture, eggs and flour. 2. Place each piece of cod into the flour, then the eggs and then the breadcrumbs.
BAKING RECIPES Chocolate Souffle for Two 3 ounces semi-sweet chocolate, chopped 2 eggs, separated ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour powdered sugar for garnish whipped cream for topping (optional) ¼ cup butter 3 tablespoons sugar Directions: 1. Butter and sugar two 6-ounce ramekins. (Butter the ramekins and then coat the butter with sugar by shaking it around in the ramekin and dumping out any excess.) 2.
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