Unpopular opinion: I think the whole 'no oil' air fryer rule is a myth

I read a study from the University of Nebraska's food science department that tested different cooking methods. They found that using a light spray of oil on vegetables in an air fryer can actually help your body absorb more vitamins. I tried it with broccoli last night, just a quick mist, and it came out way more tender and flavorful than my usual dry method. Has anyone else found that a tiny bit of oil makes a real difference?

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the_simon9d ago

Honestly I was the same as victor_robinson, totally anti-oil. But that vitamin thing is a game changer, a quick spray makes everything taste better too.

hollyl2510d ago

Yeah, that study lines up with what I've read too. The oil basically helps carry the fat-soluble vitamins, so your body can actually use them. I use one of those little Misto sprayers with avocado oil on things like carrots and kale chips, and it makes a huge difference in how they crisp up without getting burnt.

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victor_robinson10d ago

My old self would have skipped the oil entirely to save calories. Reading about how the vitamins just pass through without it was a real eye opener. Now I drizzle a little olive oil on my roasted broccoli like it's my job. The texture improvement alone would have sold me, but getting the actual nutrients is a nice bonus.