We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Having an air fryer on hand for cooking hamburgers or crisping up veggies can be a huge time-saver, but it does come with a few peculiarities.

These days the question appears almost as soon as we hit publish on a recipe: “Can I make this in the air fryer?” Many home cooks are devoted to this countertop appliance, and with good reason. It ...