5 innovative options for smart homes

The kitchen stopped being a traditional place to become a constant space for innovation. In recent years, the connected and multifunctional appliances They managed to impose themselves in Argentine homes, and the air fryers They are one of the most popular products within this phenomenon and a worldwide trend for 7 years.

With the promise of prepare food healthier and more efficiently these devices revolutionized the way of cooking by allowing cooking without oil or with minimal quantities, in addition to adding functions that adapt to almost all foods.

In many homes, air fryers have been positioned as a key piece to simplify food preparation. The main attraction? The capacity of cooking with up to 80% fewer calories than with oilthus imitating the results of conventional frying, compared to traditional fryers, achieving foods that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

For those who are not familiar with the concept, an air fryer is characterized by use hot air that circulates at high speed around the foodcooking them evenly and giving them a crispy texture.

Additionally, these devices are typically easy to clean, programmable, and, in many cases, even multifunctional.

“Air fryers are very efficient in cooking times and energy consumption. In addition, by reducing the use of oil in preparations, it seems that meals are healthier. “The key is in the quality of the food, not just the amount of calories or the cooking method.”recognizes nutritionist Cecilia Sánchez (MN 5597) in dialogue with Clarín..

He adds: “Although the air fryer is a useful time-saving tool, it is important to keep in mind do not heat food above 120-150 degrees to prevent burning or scabbing, which can be harmful.

Air fryers largely have the ability to adapt to different lifestyles and user needs. In most models highlights its versatilitythe ability to converge several appliances into one.

The American company PowerXL landed in May of this year in the country with various models full of innovation, thanks to the opening of imports.

Your cutting-edge appliance, the Luminexemerged with an innovative set of technologies that combines the power of infrared light and super hot air that circulates 360°allowing for more efficient cooking without the need for prior preheating.

This fryer also offers up to 12 functions pre-programmed that make it possible fry, roast and even toast foods. It can be cooked from meat to fish.

“The fryer has fans that circulate the air at 360 degrees with the infrared technology of large ovens. In 2.4 seconds it reaches the necessary heat without preheating, which saves energy. Its design, with a window at the top, allows that the user can see the cooking at all times, without having to open the lid and lose heat“, highlights German Gomez, general manager of PowerXL Argentina.

For its part, the Vortex de PowerXL It stands out for its vortex airflow technology, which ensures uniform cooking with less oil, making food crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. They come with different capacities and two cooking levels in the same basketto multiply portions while saving time and energy.

Meanwhile, the new line of air fryers from ATMA introduced a smart assistant to offer a personalized culinary experience.

Developed in collaboration with the creative agency Genosha, ChatIA with Pierre is an artificial intelligence chatbot that uses GPT-4a language model similar to ChatGPT, that gives you the voice of a virtual French chef to provide personalized recipes.

It also helps to reveal expert tips and a step-by-step guide in preparing any specific type of dish.

Among the most outstanding fryers that can be found in the Argentine market, options such as the Liliana’s Duogrilla model with an 8-liter capacity and digital commands that offers predefined cooking programs. It is ideal for families looking prepare large quantities of food quickly and without complications.

Another option is the Telefunken EasyFryer-ST Digitalwhich, in addition to frying without oil, includes steam cooking function. This model is ideal for those who prefer healthier cooking methods and are looking for versatility in a single device.

For technology fans, the Airfryer XL Essential Connected Philips offers the possibility of controlling it through the exclusive Home ID application. This feature allows monitor cooking progress from a phone or tabletmaking food preparation even simpler.

The price of air fryers varies depending on the model and functionalities. The simplest ones, with smaller capacities and fewer functions, can be found starting at $100,000. For their part, the most advanced options, with features such as steam cooking or remote connectivity via Wi-Fi, can reach 600,000 pesos.

These products are available in major appliance stores, both physical and online, as well as on e-commerce platforms.