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T-fal Tefal infrared air fryer (France)

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This smart machine comes from Tefal in France. In America, they call it T-fal because the giant corporation DuPont got very upset that “Tefal” sounded too much like their “Teflon” trademark. It is interesting how a single letter can prevent a big legal drama in the land of shopping.

T-fal / Tefal infrared air fryer uses very modern infrared technology to heat your food. This is a good thing for you to have because it cooks much faster than a standard oven and uses less electricity. The window on the front lets you watch your potatoes become brown without opening the basket, which keeps the hot air exactly where it needs to be.

The brand name Tefal actually blends the words “Teflon” and “Aluminium”. After inventing the non-stick pan in the 1950s, Tefal basically taught the global population how to fry things without making a terrible mess.

This practical T-fal / Tefal infrared air fryer is available on Amazon, as well.

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