Craving crispy fries without the guilt? Thank the air fryer! But have you ever stopped to wonder *when* these culinary game-changers first sizzled onto the scene? The history of the air fryer is surprisingly recent.
The magic began in 2010, when Philips unveiled the first commercially successful air fryer at a consumer electronics fair in Berlin. While the *idea* of using rapid hot air circulation to cook food had been around for a while, Philips was the first to truly bring it to the masses.
Though not *invented* in the purest sense (many appliances build upon existing technology), the Philips air fryer marked the point where this technique gained traction and became the kitchen staple we know and love today. So, next time you're enjoying perfectly air-fried chicken wings, remember that it's only been a little over a decade since this revolution began!
