Does Air Frying Take Nutrients Out of Food?
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A 2017 study found that vitamin C retention in air-fried vegetables dropped by up to 30% when temperatures exceeded 200°C for more than 15 minutes. This raises the question: does air frying take nutrients out of food? The answer, while nuanced, depends on the specific nutrients and cooking practices involved, with air frying often performing better than deep frying for nutrient retention.