Air frying in the hospitality industry: with RATIONAL

How does frying without oil work?

Chef plating fish and chips beside RATIONAL iCombi Pro combi oven.

Air frying uses hot air to cook food. The air circulates around the food and makes it crispy. In other words, air-frying is deep-frying without oil.

The iCombi Pro, or iHexagon, works together with the CombiFry like a high-performance hot-air fryer for the gastronomy industry – but can also steam, grill, bake, roast, and much more. Therefore, users only need one cooking system for a variety of cooking applications.

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Healthier cooking results.*

Up to 75%* less fat, which means less unhealthy trans fats and fewer calories.
Harmful acrylamide reduced by up to 90%* because the product's oil is not heated as much.

Consistently high-quality results.

Air circulates evenly.
Uniform crispness, taste, and appearance.

More sustainability.*

No oil consumption.
Low energy and water use.
No food waste, as hot-air-fried foods stay crispy longer and can be reheated.

Efficient work processes.

High output, mixed loads with no flavor transfer.
Keeps food warm* longer and is ideal for reheating hot-air-fried products without any loss of quality.
The iCombi Pro cleans itself automatically and autonomously with iCareSystem AutoDose.

Cost savings.

No oil storage, procurement, and disposal costs.
Reduced energy, water, and maintenance costs.*
Lower insurance costs* due to reduced fire risk.

Improved safety.*

Easy to operate, even for new users.
Reduced risk of injury*, for example, from hot oil splattering.
Little oil used, which means fewer grease particles in the air.*

* *Compared to conventional deep-frying.

Metal frying basket with mesh sides and perforated bottom, on white background.

The CombiFry ensures excellent fried food – crispy and delicious, without additional fat.

Features:

Optimal grid structure and special, patented convex base to ensure even air circulation.
Easy, secure handling thanks to circumferential grip handle.

Details on the CombiFry.

Chef placing grilled vegetables on tray for RATIONAL iCombi Pro combi oven.

Additional RATIONAL accessories.

Discover more original RATIONAL accessories for all applications.

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Three tips for getting the best possible air-frying results.

Do not exceed the maximum load quantity for the CombiFry – this varies depending on the product, but is usually 2.2 lbs (for 1/1 GN).

Fill the CombiFry evenly so that the food is exposed to hot air on all sides.

Pre-fried products and foods especially designed for air frying – fish sticks, French fries, and wedges, for example – will yield the best results.

Air frying recipes. Get inspired.

Check out ConnectedCooking’s vast collection of recipes and inspiring ideas – including air frying recipes Whether falafel with salad, fish and chips or vegetable tempura.