{"id":519389,"date":"2026-07-10T15:03:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T15:03:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/519389\/"},"modified":"2026-07-10T15:03:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T15:03:16","slug":"kmart-jumps-on-new-air-fryer-trend-with-game-changing-kitchen-gadget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/519389\/","title":{"rendered":"Kmart jumps on new air fryer trend with ‘game-changing’ kitchen gadget"},"content":{"rendered":"

Air fryers<\/a> have been all the rage in Aussie kitchens over the last few years, and Kmart<\/a> has been offering a mix of big and small devices.<\/p>\n

But a new item has hit Kmart shelves<\/a> across the country, and it’s part of a new trend in the air fryer<\/a> space.<\/p>\n

Retailers like Sunbeam, Ninja, and Smith & Nobel have released devices with glass baskets,<\/a> which come with one massive benefit: you can see how your food is cooking.<\/p>\n

Kmart is now selling one for $119, and it’s already been called a “game-changer” by shoppers.<\/p>\n

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The device comes with five cooking functions, including air fry, roast, bake, crisp, and keep warm.<\/p>\n

In the box, you’ll get two glass containers for cooking, along with lids so you can store your food in the fridge after cooking.<\/p>\n

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One of the biggest annoyances with regular air fryers is that you never really know if your food is done.<\/p>\n

You might have to pull out the basket several times just to check on breakfast, lunch, or dinner, only to see that it definitely needs more time.<\/p>\n

Glass air fryers fix this issue as they give you the perfect window into your food.<\/p>\n

One major problem has been discovered with glass air fryers<\/p>\n

While they overcome one issue, they present another.<\/p>\n

Consumer group CHOICE did a deep dive into the new air fryer trend and discovered that they can get extremely hot while cooking.<\/p>\n

“We have measured temperatures on these baskets of over 100 degrees, depending on the settings used,” CHOICE<\/a> kitchen expert Chantelle Dart said.<\/p>\n

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CHOICE kitchen expert Chantelle Dart said glass air fryers can be great but they have one big downside.<\/p>\n

“So you really need to exercise caution and follow the manufacturer’s safety instructions to ensure you don’t burn yourself.”<\/p>\n

For this reason, Chantelle recommended buying a model made with thermal shock-resistant borosilicate glass, which can handle the high temperatures.<\/p>\n

Kmart’s instruction manual for the glass air fryer urges shoppers to be careful with the glass.<\/p>\n

“Do not touch the glass containers during use or immediately after use,” it states.<\/p>\n

“The glass containers get very hot. Only hold by the handle using oven mitts.”<\/p>\n

It also states that steam is released through the air outlet, and it’s best to keep your distance from that area to avoid scalding.<\/p>\n

Another “important” caveat is to place the unit on a heat-resistant surface or pad if it’s taken off during or immediately after it’s finished to prevent damage to your bench top.<\/p>\n

Some glass air fryers can also be fairly heavy, so it can be a struggle to shake the container mid-way through cooking.<\/p>\n

Kmart’s website only has the weight for the unit as a whole, which is 5.9kg.<\/p>\n

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