A slow cooker and an air grill are devices for the thermal processing of products. With the help of these devices you can cook delicious and nutritious dishes. Both the slow cooker and the air grill have advantages and disadvantages.
The main difference between a multicooker and an air grill is the device and the principle of operation of devices. The heating element near the air grill is located in the lid, the heated air is circulated by a fan. The appliance is based on the principle of convection: an air grill heats products from all sides, which positively affects their taste, and much less time is spent on cooking. The multicooker has a thermal element at the bottom, so the cooking method is close to the traditional version (on the stove).
These devices cannot be considered interchangeable, they are more likely to be complementary, since they are focused on solving various culinary problems. The main functions of the multicooker are: stewing, steaming, cooking cereals, baking yogurt cooking, automatic heating. The main functions of the air grill: frying, stewing, grilling, barbecue, baking, baking without oil, cooking without water or steam, heating dishes. The device can be used to sterilize cans.
A slow cooker is something between an ordinary and a microwave oven, an air grill is a grill, a barbecue, a microwave in one device.
There are other differences. Firstly, it's size: the crock-pot is more compact, it takes up much less space. Secondly, functionality: the air grill is more suitable for people who prefer partially "junk" food: barbecue, barbecue, fried, smoked, jerky, french fries. The slow cooker prepares healthy cereals, soups, stews, baked dishes, yogurts, pastries. The third difference is service. The slow cooker is more practical, it is much easier to maintain. The air grill has large dimensions, and more time is spent on washing it. The fourth difference is the price. A slow cooker costs less than an air grill, and is more accessible to people with an average income.
The slow cooker has the following advantages: full automation of the process, maximum simplicity and safety of use. Due to poor heat treatment, beneficial substances remain in food. No fat or oil is required for cooking. Disadvantages of the multicooker: the duration of the heat treatment of products, the food does not have a crisp. The device must be handled very carefully.
The slow cooker is ideal for making soups, cereals, pastries and other dishes that require a lot of time. The air grill is designed for baking, frying meat and fish, drying and smoking.
Advantages of air grill: the device provides for the use of any dishes. There are models for cooking large quantities of food. The result is delicious mouth-watering dishes. Disadvantages of air grill: increased energy consumption, difficulty in maintenance, not suitable for small kitchens, inconvenient in transportation. Thus, those who are looking for an alternative to the oven are advised to purchase an air grill. For lovers of healthy food, it would be better to buy a slow cooker.
