It’s hard to believe that with so much going on in the world today people are still complaining about the cost of living.
But it does seem that the cost of living is always on the rise, even if it’s only one dollar or a penny here or there. It just adds up.
However, there are a lot of money-saving hacks in social media, but this one is our favorite so far.
It seems that people are cutting back on unnecessary spending in any way they can, from canceling subscription services to less spending.
Well, not so fast. While cooking at home is normally cheaper than dining out, there is one area you may not have considered cutting back on your home cooking.
After all, cooking at home is usually cheaper than eating out — at least if you’re not eating out a lot, which may be a good thing since cooking at home is usually healthier.
Cooking a meal from scratch can be relatively inexpensive. You may not realize it, but cooking an entire meal using an electric oven can cost as much as $3.72 per day, according to research conducted by Canstar Blue.
Gas ovens typically cost around $2.58 per day as compared to electric ovens.
However, a simple trick may help them save money in the long run. According to Alan Pears, a Sustainability Expert at RMIT University in Melbourne, saving money on electricity bills is possible if peoples buy energy-efficient appliances.
Half of the electricity is used by air fryers, and you get the same result with help of air fryers.
Air fryers cost less to use than conventional electric ovens, but the main savings come from how quickly the air fryer heats up.
An air fryer heats food quickly without using a lot of energy, making it a popular choice for busy people who don’t want to wait around for their food to cook.
The device, which can be plugged into an outlet, takes just five to eight minutes to heat up, depending on the size of the basket, compared with a traditional oven, which needs an hour or more, according to to Renew magazine in which Mr. Pears wrote.
The air fryer also utilizes a combination of radiant heat, which is instantaneous, and high-speed circulation of heated air.
“Replacing microwaves with air fryers” offers a versatile and healthier alternative.
The high airflow over the food dramatically increases the rate of heat transfer to the food. If you think about the “chill” effect of cold, high-speed winter winds in reverse, you’ll understand why this is true.
Most conventional ovens use this feature to some extent. However, air fryers take it to a whole different level: the higher the airspeed the greater the heat flow.
To further elaborate on the reason behind the “rapid crisping” effect, he said that the “crisping” effect results from the “rapid release of moisture from food,” which helps to reduce the evaporation of water from the food, thus saving energy.
Mr. Pears recommended other cost-saving methods, such as meal prep and cooking in bulk, which can help people cut back on their energy bills and food spending.
Look around. Do a price comparison. See if there is a cheaper place to buy it.
To compare the price by weight of similar products, he said to check the unit cost. Buying some fruits and vegetables separately is cheaper than buying them in plastic-wrapped or pre-chopped packs.