Tips And Hints - Cuisinart TOA-26 Manual De Instrucciones Y Libro De Recetas

TIPS AND HINTS

TOAST
Use this function to toast fresh and frozen items, including bread,
bagels, waffles, pastry items, etc.
• If toast is lighter than you like after the cycle is complete, turn the
Toast Dial to Light and toast bread for additional time
• For best results and more evenly toasted items:
º If toasting two slices, center them in the middle of the Wire Rack.
º Four slices should be evenly spaced – two in front, two in back.
º Bread items should not overlap.
º Thicker sliced bread items may require more time.
º One slice will take less time to toast. Adjust shade accordingly.
º Put bagels on the Wire Rack with cut sides facing up for even
toasting
AIRFRY
TIP: For best results, use the provided AirFryer Basket fitted into the Baking Pan.
This function is used to AirFry meals as a healthy alternative to deep frying in oil.
A high fan speed and multiple heating elements circulate hot air to cook a variety
of meals that can be a healthy and delicious alternative to traditional frying.
• Many foods that can be fried can be AirFried using significantly less oil.
AirFried foods taste lighter and are less greasy than deep-fried foods.
• AirFrying doesn't require oil, but a light spray can enhance browning and
crispiness. Use an oil sprayer or a nonstick cooking spray to keep it extra
light. A pastry brush can also be used to evenly coat foods with a little oil.
Alternatively, pour a little oil into a bowl, add food, and toss.
• Most oils can be used for AirFrying. Olive oil is preferred for a richer flavor.
Vegetable, canola or grapeseed oils are recommended for milder flavors.
• An assortment of coatings can be used on AirFried foods. Some examples of
different crumb mixtures include breadcrumbs, seasoned breadcrumbs, panko
breadcrumbs, crushed cornflakes, potato chips, and graham crackers. Various
flours, including gluten-free and other dry meals, like cornmeal, work as well.
• Most foods do not need to be flipped during cooking, but larger items, like
chicken cutlets, should be turned halfway through the cooking cycle to ensure
even cooking and browning.
• When AirFrying large quantities of food that fill the pan, toss food halfway
through the cooking cycle to ensure evenly cooked results and color.
• Use higher temperatures for frozen foods and lower temperatures for
uncooked items.
• Foods will cook more evenly if they are cut into same-size pieces.
• Please note that many foods release water when they cook. When cooking
large quantities for an extended period of time, condensation may build up,
which could leave moisture on your countertop.
BAKE
Baking is recommended for a variety of foods you would normally
prepare in a conventional oven.
NOTE: The Bake function operates with a convection fan. As with all
convection toaster ovens, food may cook faster than in a traditional
toaster oven.
• Cooking times and temperatures may need to be reduced—start
checking foods about 5 to 10 minutes before the end of the suggested
cooking time to avoid overcooking or burning.
• For homemade baked goods, like cakes, breads and muffins, it is
recommended to preheat the oven for 5 minutes when using the
Bake function.
• Important: All of our recipes were specially developed for the
Cuisinart ® Compact AirFryer Toaster Oven and have been tested
in our Cuisinart ® Test Kitchen.
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