Now we are Cooking with Air

Before the meeting:

1. Review the owner’s manual for the air fryer you will demonstrate.
2. Learn how air fryers work by watching the YouTube video “How an air fryer works.” (duration 56 seconds)
3. Set up the meeting so Cub Scouts can easily see the air fryer. Lay out the different pieces of the air fryer.

During the meeting:

1. Gather the Cub Scouts and inform them that for this Adventure they are going to use an air fryer.
2. Explain what an air fryer is and how it works. An air fryer uses hot air to cook food. This is like an oven, but the big difference is that an air fryer moves the air around the food at a much higher speed than an oven, which reduces cooking time.
   Explain the difference between frying with oil and using an air fryer. When you fry with oil the oil can cook food fast because it can get really hot. The problem that some have is that when frying in oil, some of the oil is absorbed into the food and for some that can be a problem for their health or other dietary concerns.
3. Tell the Cub Scouts to always have an adult supervise them when using an air fryer.
4. Point out the different parts of the air fryer and explain what they do.