This Nifty Air Fryer Is Under P2,000 Right Now

When we’re feeling stressed and anxiety levels are at an all-time high, there’s one fool-proof thing that we go back to—comfort food. Imagine digging into a serving of crisp and crunchy fries or burrowing into a large plate of your mom’s home-cooked fried chicken. The pleasure hits you right away. For a moment, all your worries seem to dissipate with every bite. 

While comfort food cravings (especially the hankering for deep-fried ones) are perfectly normal, the appeal wanes a bit when we realize how unhealthy they can be. Oil is a big factor here. Let’s admit it: It’s the grease that makes everything taste better—and sinful, if you will, at the same time. 

A healthier alternative 

Good thing we have air fryers now. These are usually square or egg-shaped devices that can just sit on your countertop. It comes with a slide-out basket that allows you to put (toss!) anything you want to fry—potato chunks, chicken nuggets, and bacon strips even—sans the guilt. No oil required. If you desire a light coating of oil, though, you can still have that treat with this smart cookware. We don’t make the rules. 

The Union Air Fryer 2.1L UGAF-2 from Ace Hardware comes to mind as the ideal air fryer you may want to start with. It promises the taste, texture, and golden-brown color we expect from our go-to fried comfort meals without the fat and the calories. But how? 

The cool science of air-frying

Air fryers work similarly to convection ovens, with the former being more compact, practical, and pocket-friendly. There’s a fan that pushes heated air (up to 200° Celsius for the Union Air Fryer) around your food. This circulating air cooks the food exterior first, creating that crispy, brown coating we’re looking for, while keeping the inside soft and moist. What about the grease? There’s a container below the basket that catches any extra oil that drops. Nifty! 

You can cook pretty much anything you’d normally fry in oil in the Union Air Fryer. Onion rings? Check. Pizza? Check. Doughnuts? Check. The list can grow in proportion to your creativity—or comfort food necessity. 

Features we love

Built with a durable plastic body and non-slip footing, the Union Air Fryer 2.1L UGAF-2 comes with a frying grill and a non-stick coating frying pan, a 30-minute timer with auto shut-off, and a cool touch hand grip. All these make cooking and cleanup a breeze. 

With a capacity of up to 2.1 liters, the Union Air Fryer 2.1L UGAF-2 has enough room to cook an entire meal for the family. 

Another treat? You can get the Union Air Fryer 2.1L UGAF-2 from Ace Hardware, SM Center Sangandaan at P1,839.20 (originally P2,299.00) until May 31. That saves you P459.80! View deal here.