Air frying is everywhere these days, right? You switch on your TV, go to the cooking channel and see air fryers cooking literally everything because now it's become the ultimate hack for guilt-free crunch. This leaves snack manufacturers with the question: can air frying be used for snack pellets? Well, let us save you some trial and error and answer the question- no it doesn't work. At all!
But don't worry; that's not bad news. In fact, as the best food pellets company in Dubai, we would say it's fantastic. How? Stick with us, and we will explain why air frying doesn't work for our snack pellets, and how that's actually a massive advantage for your snack business.
First, Let's Talk About Snack Pellets
Before we take a deep plunge into the air-frying debate, let's clarify what snack pellets are. Unlike the ready-to-eat chips that you grab off the supermarket shelf, snack pellets are raw materials, or the unsung heroes of the snack world.
At Crunchy Food FZE, we provide businesses (yes, B2B only!) with high-quality, oil-fry-ready pellets made from potato starch potato flakes and potato granules that are carefully processed and optimized for crispy perfection. In layman's language, our pellets serve as the base for the final product you see in stores, which is a key ingredient for chips manufacturers that want to create irresistible snacks.
Why Air Frying and Our Snack Pellets Don't Mix?
In air frying hot air is circulated around the food, which mimics the effect of frying without submerging the food in the oil. While this method works fine for items that already contain a layer of fat or moisture, like breaded chicken or pre-cooked fries, snack pellets are a different story.
Oil is Essential
Snack pellets are dehydrated during the production process. When the pellets are fried in oil, they absorb the oil, expand, and transform into the light, crispy snacks consumers love. However, without oil, this transformation simply doesn't happen. Air frying cannot provide the necessary fat absorption to get the right texture or taste, which is why the snacks don't become as crunchy as they should.
The Texture Falls Flat
If you have ever tried air-frying snack pellets, you probably know the chances of ending up with a dry, hard, and unappetizing result are quite high. This is because air-frying lacks the deep heat and oil penetration that pellets need to puff up and develop their signature crunch.
When snack pellets are fried in oil, they develop a uniform texture, flavor, and appearance that consumers crave. The oil adds richness and enhances the mouthfeel, which is something that air frying cannot replicate.
Inconsistent Results
Air fryers are quite different in power and design, which is why it makes it tough for manufacturers to standardize the cooking process. Especially for businesses that are producing snacks at scale, consistency is the key, and air frying just doesn't deliver.
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It's a Wrap!
Let's face it, when people reach for a bag of chips, they are looking for indulgence. Air-fried alternatives might appeal to health-conscious consumers, but they often fall short on flavor and texture. By sticking with oil-fried snacks, you're giving customers what they truly want: satisfaction.
Need more information, or are looking for a professional food pellets company in Dubai? Reach out to our team at Crunchy Food FZE today!
