Air Fryer
Hannah takes a look at the air fryer 鈥� a device that is rapidly taking over people's kitchens, cooking up everything from bread rolls to baked Alaska and almost making ovens obsolete.
Hannah takes a look at the air fryer 鈥� a device that is rapidly taking over people's kitchens, cooking up everything from bread rolls to baked Alaska and almost making ovens obsolete.
Hannah dives into its surprising history, going behind the scenes with air fryer originators Philips. She discovers how the accidental creation of a wonder wire in the 1900s, a WWII pilot鈥檚 cold dinner and one man tinkering in his garage created this modern marvel that is redefining cooking.
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The Secret Genius of Modern Life
Duration: 00:19
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Hannah Fry |
| Director | Fay Finlay |
| Production Manager | Sam Breslin |
| Executive Producer | Eileen Inkson |
| Executive Producer | Paul Overton |
Broadcasts
- Wed 2 Apr 2025 20:00
- Sat 5 Apr 2025 19:20
- Last Tuesday 08:00
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