A new study reveals that air fryers generate significantly less indoor air pollution compared to traditional cooking methods like pan or deep frying. Given that cooking is a major contributor to indoor air contamination, the findings suggest air fryers could be a cleaner alternative for households. Researchers examined emissions from different cooking techniques to assess their impact on indoor air quality. The results may influence how people choose cooking appliances to reduce exposure to harmful pollutants.


Air fryers produce a tiny fraction of the indoor air pollution emitted by other cooking methods, including pan and deep frying, a new study has shown. Cooking is a key source of indoor air pollution ...