MegaChef MCAI-320 User manual

Model No. MCAI-320INSTRUCTION BOOKLET
The
AIR FRYER
by

WARNING
Close supervision is necessary when
the Airfryer is used near children.
DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO
OPERATE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE.
CAUTION HOT COOKING BASKET
RISK OF SCALDING: USE TONGS OR LONG
UTENSIL TO REMOVE FRIED FOOD FROM THE
BASKET.
DO NOT LEAVE THE AIRFRYER
UNATTENDED WHILE OPERATING FOR AN
EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME
Failure to comply may cause serious injury.
To avoid liquid splatter, make sure the
Airfryer is turned o before removing the
hot basket

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Air Fryer and Thank
you for choosing MegaChef!
The Megachef Air Fryer uses revolutionary technology to allow
for minimal oil use, Oil Free Frying, Roasting and Baking in a
fraction of the time and with little or no oil.
The Rapid Air (combination of hot air and high speed circulation)
Technology is a considered a healthier alternative allowing
you to cook a wide variety of meals right in your home. Your
ingredients are cooked evenly, there is no risk of splashing hot oil
during cooking, and your food can be prepared with out the use
of oils or excess fats.
You can use the Megachef Air Fryer to cook meats, vegetables,
pizzas, quiche, cake and so much more.
The sky is the limit with your new Megachef Air Fryer!
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

COMPONENTS
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

PRODUCT COMPONENTS
1. Operations Panel
2. Air Intel
3. Air Outlet
4. Power Outlet
5. Frying Pan
6. Frying Basket
7. Basket Release Button Cover
8. Basket Release Button
9. Frying Basket Handle
COMPONENTS CONT.

IMPORTANT
Read this user manual carefully before you use the
appliance and save it for future reference.
Danger
• Never immerse the housing, which contains electrical components and
the heating elements, in water nor rinse it under the tap.
• Do not let any water or other liquid enter the appliance to prevent
electric shock.
• Always put the ingredients to be fried in the basket, to prevent it from
coming into contact with the heating elements.
• Do not cover the air inlet and the air outlet openings while the appliance
is operating.
• Do not ll the pan with oil as this may cause a re hazard.
• Never touch the inside of the appliance while it is operating.
Warning
• Before connecting power to this product, please check if the voltage
marked on the product matches the local power supply voltage.
• Do not use the appliance if the plug, the power cord or the appliance
itself is damaged.
• This appliance should not be used by children not older than 8 years old.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with this
appliance.
• Keep the appliance and its main power cord out of the reach of children
not older than 8 years old when the appliance is switched on or is cooling
down.
• Keep the power cord away from hot surfaces.
• Do not plug in the appliance or operate the control panel with wet hands.
• The appliance must be plugged into a grounded outlet and make sure
the plug is properly inserted.
• Never connect this appliance to an external timer or a separate remote
control system.
• Do not place the appliance on or near re hazard materials such as
tablecloth or curtain.

• Do not place the appliance against a wall or against other appliances.
Leave at least 12 inches of free space on the back and sides and 12 inches
free space above the appliance. Do not place anything on top of the
appliance.
• Do not use this product for any other purpose than described in this
manual.
• Do not let the appliance operate unattended.
• During hot air frying, hot steam is released through the air outlet
openings. Keep your hands and face at a safe distance from the steam
and from the air outlet openings. Also be careful of the hot steam and air
when you remove the pan from the appliance.
• The accessible surfaces may become hot during use. (Figure 1)
• Immediately unplug the appliance if you see dark smoke coming out of
the appliance. Wait for the smoke emission to stop before moving the
pan from the appliance.
Caution
• Place the appliance on a horizontal at, even and stable surface.
• This appliance is intended for normal household use only. It can not be
used for shops, oces, farms or in other working environment. Neither
for customers’use in the hotels, motels, or places that provide bed and
breakfast or other accommodations.
• If the appliance is used improperly or for professional or semi professional
purpose or if it is not used according to the instructions in the user
manual, the warranty is invalid and Megachef refuses any liability for
damage caused.
• Do not repair the product yourself, otherwise the product warranty
certicate will be invalid.
• Always unplug the appliance after use.
• Let the appliance cool down for approximately 30 minutes before you
handle or clean it.
• Make sure the ingredients prepared in this appliance come out golden
yellow instead of black or brown. Remove burnt food. Do not fry fresh
potatoes at a temperature above 360F(to minimize the production of
acrylamide).
Automatic Switch-o
This product has an automatic shutdown function. If no buttons are pressed
within 5 minutes, the product will automatically shut down. To manually turn
o the product, press the power on / o button.

1. Remove all packaging materials.
2. Remove any stickers or labels from the appliance.
3. Open the drawer by pulling the handle. (Figure 2)
4. Open basket release button cover 7, press release button 8, lift up the
handle, and take out the basket. (Figure 3)
5. Thoroughly clean the frying basket and frying pan with hot water,
detergent and a non-abrasive sponge.
Note: You can also clean these parts in the dishwasher.
6. Wipe the inside and outside of the appliance with a moist cloth. This
appliance works on hot air. Do not ll the basket with oil or frying fat.
7. Put the frying basket into the frying pan. (Figure 4)
8. Use the handle to slide the frying pan back into the air fryer.
This is an airfryer that works on hot air. Do not ll the pan with oil or
frying fat.
BEFORE FIRST USE
PREPARING FOR USE
1. Use on a stable, horizontal and level surface.
Do not place the product on non heat-resistant surfaces.
2. Place the basket correctly into the frying pan.
Do not put anything on top of the appliance. This disrupts the airow and
aects the hot air frying result.
USE OF THIS APPLIANCE
The air fryer can be used to prepare a large range of ingredients. The recipe
booklet included serves as a guide to using the appliance better.

PREHEAT
1. Connect the plug to a grounded outlet.
2. Press button for 3 seconds to switch on the product. (Figure 5)
* The display shows the temperature chosen last time.
3. Press the buttons(on the left) to set your desired temperature. Press
the buttons(on the right) to set your desired time. See‘Settings’
section in this book to determine the appropriate temperature and time.
(Figure 6)
Tip: Long press buttons to fast forward or backward to adjust the
temperature and time more quickly.
Note: If you do not want to warm-up and start frying immediately, skip
step 4 and operate according to‘hot air frying’section instructions in this
book.
4. Press the button to start heating. (Figure 5)
Display shows timer countdown from the set time. When you hear the
timer bell for 3 times, the set preparation time has elapsed and display
shows the set temperature. Preheat has nished.
HOT AIR FRYING
1. Open the drawer by pulling the handle. (Figure 2)
2. Put the ingredients in the basket. (Figure 7)
3. Use the handle to slide the frying pan back into the air fryer. (Figure 8)
Never use the pan without the basket in it. If the appliance is heating
ingredients in the absence of the basket, use a special oven glove to open
the drawer. The side walls and edge of the drawer can become very hot.
4. Press the timer buttons to set the required time. See‘Settings’
section in this book to determine the correct cooking time. (Figure 6)
Tip: Long press the timer buttons to quickly adjust the time forward
or backward.
Note: Add 3 minutes to the preparation time when the appliance is
without preheat.
Note: If the required cooking time is not set within 5 minutes, the
appliance will automatically shut down out of safety concern.

5. Press the button to start the cooking process. (Figure 5)
* Display shows timer countdown from the set time.
* The excess oil from the ingredients will be collected in the bottom of the
pan.
6. Some ingredients require shaking halfway through the preparation time.
(see‘Settings’section in this book) To turn over the ingredients, pull the
pan out of the appliance by the handle and turn over the ingredients.
Then put the pan back into the fryer. (Figure 9)
Caution: Do not press the basket release button 7 during shaking. (Figure
10)
7. When you hear the timer bell, the set preparation time has elapsed.
Note: You can also switch o the appliance manually, please press
button. (Figure 5)
8. Pull the handle to take out the drawer and place it on a heat-resistant
surface. Check if the ingredients are ready. If the ingredients are not ready
yet, simply slide the pan back into the appliance and set the timer to a
few extra minutes.
9. To remove small ingredients (such as french fries), press the basket re-
lease button and lift the basket out of the pan. (Figure 11)
Do not turn the basket upside down with the pan still attached to it, as
any excess oil that has collected on the bottom of the pan will leak onto
the ingredients.
After hot air frying, the pan and the ingredients are hot. Depending on
the type of ingredients in the air fryer, steam may escape from the pan.
10. Empty the basket into a bowl or a plate. (Figure 12)
Tip: To remove large or fragile ingredients, use a pair of tongs to lift the
ingredients out of the basket. (Figure 13)
11. When a batch of ingredients is ready, the air fryer is instantly ready for
preparing another batch
Note: If you want to cook the next batch of ingredients, repeat Step 1-9.
Note: If you want to cook the next batch of ingredients within 60 minutes,
there is no need to re-preheat the appliance.
12. Press the power button for 3 seconds to close the air fryer. (Figure 5)
HOT AIR FRYING CONT.

SETTINGS
The table below will help you to select the settings for the ingredients you
want to prepare.
Note: Keep in mind that these settings are suggestions. As ingredients dier in
origin, size, shape as well as brand, we cannot guarantee the best setting for
your ingredients.
Because the Rapid Air technology instantly reheats the air inside the
appliance, pulling the pan briey out of the appliance during hot air frying
barely disturbs the process.
TIPS
• Smaller ingredients usually require a slightly short preparation time than
larger ingredients .
• A larger amount of ingredients only requires a slightly longer preparation
time, and a smaller amount of ingredients only requires a slightly shorter
preparation time.
• Shaking smaller ingredients halfway through the preparation time
optimizes the end result and help prevent unevenly fried ingredients.
• Add some oil to fresh potatoes for a crispy result. Fry your ingredients in
the fryer within a few minutes after you added the oil.
• Do not prepare extremely greasy ingredients such as sausages in the
fryer.
• Snacks that can be prepared in an oven can also be prepared in the fryer.
• The optimal amount for preparing crispy fries is 1.10 lb.
• Use pre-made dough to prepare lled snacks quickly and easily. Pre-made
dough also requires a shorter preparation time than home-made dough.
• You can use the fryer to reheat ingredients. To reheat ingredients, set the
temperature to 300Ffor up to 10 minutes.

MIN-MAX
AMOUNT (LBS) TIME (MIN.) TEMPERATURE
(OF) SHAKE EXTRA INFORMATION
POTATOES & FRIES
THIN FROZEN
FRENCH FRIES
THICK FROZEN
FRENCH FRIES
HOMEMADE POTATO
FRIES (8*8mm)
HOMEMADE POTATO
WEDGES
HOMEMADE POTATO
CUBES
HASH BROWNS
POTATO GRATIN
0.67 - 1.54
0.67 - 1.54
0.67 - 1.76
0.67 - 1.76
0.67 - 1.65
0.55
1.10
12 - 16
12 - 20
18 - 25
18 - 22
12 - 18
15 - 18
18 - 22
400
400
360
360
360
360
360
SHAKE
SHAKE
SHAKE
SHAKE
SHAKE ADD 1/2 tbsp
OF OIL
ADD 1/2 tbsp
OF OIL
ADD 1/2 tbsp
OF OIL
MEAT & POULTRY
STEAK
PORK CHOPS
HAMBURGER
SAUSAGE ROLL
CHICKEN DRUMSTICK
CHICKEN BREAST
0.22-1.10
0.22-1.10
0.22-1.10
0.22-1.10
0.22-1.10
0.22-1.10
8-12
10-14
7-14
13-15
18-22
10-15
360
360
360
360
360
360
SNACKS
FROZEN EGG ROLLS
FROZEN CHICKEN
NUGGETS
FROZEN FISH STICKS
0.22-0.88
0.22-1.10
0.22-0.88
8-10
6-10
6-10
400
400
400
SHAKE
SHAKE
USE OVEN-READY
USE OVEN-READY
USE OVEN-READY
BAKING
FROZEN CHEESE STICKS
STUFFED VEGETABLES
CAKE
QUICHE
MUFFINS
SWEET SNACKS
0.22-0.88
0.22-0.88
0.67
0.88
0.67
0.88
8-10
10
20-25
20-22
15-16
20
360
320
320
360
400
320
USE OVEN-READY
USE BAKING TRAY
USE BAKING
TRAY / OVEN DISH
USE BAKING TRAY
USE BAKING
TRAY / OVEN DISH
Note: When you use ingredients that rise (such as with cake, quiche or muns) the
baking tray should not be lled more than halfway.
*Please always start cooking at the highest temperature and continue at lower
temperature till the end.

CLEAN
Clean the appliance after every use.
The pan, basket and inside of the fryer have a coating. Do not use metal
kitchen utensils or abrasive cleaning materials to clean them, as this may
damage the coating.
1. Remove the plug from the wall socket and let the appliance cool down.
Note: Remove the pan to let the fryer cool down more quickly.
2. Wipe the outside of the appliance with a moist cloth.
3. Clean pan and basket with hot water, some washing-up liquid and a
non-abrasive sponge. You can use a degreasing liquid to remove any
remaining dirt.
Note: The pan and basket are dishwasher-proof.
Tip: If dirt is stuck to the basket or the bottom of the pan, ll the pot with hot
water with some washing-up liquid. Put the basket in the pan and let the pan
and the basket soak for approximately 10 minutes.
4. Clean the inside of the appliance with hot water and a non-abrasive
sponge.
5. Clean the heating element with a cleaning brush to remove any food
residues.
STORAGE
1. Unplug the appliance and let it cool down.
2. Make sure all parts are clean and dry.
ORDER ACCESSORIES
If you have any diculties obtaining accessories for your appliance, please
contact your country / region’s Customer Service Center. You can nd those
contact details in the Worldwide Guarantee Insert.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
When you throw away the appliance, please separate it from the general
household waste. It should be handed over to the ocial recycling station.
(Figure 14)

GUARANTEE AND SERVICE
If you need service or information or if you have a problem, you can contact
your local Customer Service Center ( nd its contact number in the Worldwide
Guarantee Insert). If you don’t have any local Customer Service Center, you
can contact your local distributor.
TROUBLESHOOTING
ISSUE CAUSE SOLUTION
THE FOOD IS COOKED UNEVENLY
Certain foods/preparations cook more
evenly if shaken halfway through the
cooking time.
Foods that are piled or stacked (such as
French fries) should be shaken halfway
through the cooking time for best results.
See the ‘Settings’section in this book.
SNACKS ARE NOT CRISPY WHEN THEY
COME OUT OF THE AIR FRYER.
Some snacks meant to be prepared in
a deep fryer will not crisp well in the
air fryer.
Use oven–ready snacks and/or lightly brush
some oil onto the snacks for a crispier result.
The fat content of the ingredients is
too high.
THE PAN WON’T SLIDE INTO THE AIR
FRYER PROPERLY.
The basket is too full.
The basket is not fully inserted.
The handle of the baking tray is
obstructing the pan.
Remove some ingredients from the basket.
Push the basket down into the pan until
you hear a click.
Make sure the handle release cover is
completely closed.
THE AIR FRYER PRODUCES WHITE
SMOKE DURING COOKING. Grease has accumulated from previous
uses.
White smoke is caused by grease build–up in
the pan, either accumulated from multiple uses
or because ingredients high in fat are being
cooked. Clean the basket and pan properly after
each use and avoid cooking ingredients
high in fat.
FRESHCUT FRIES ARE FRIED
UNEVENLY IN THE AIR FRYER. The wrong type of potato was used.
The potato sticks were not properly
soaked before cooking.
Soak the fresh–cut potatoes in a bowl of water
for at least 30 minutes, then dry thoroughly
with paper towel.
Always use fresh potatoes for the best
results.
CHIPS ARE NOT CRISPY
There may be a lack of oil or too much
water.
Chip size may be too large.
You may be using incorrect type of
potato.
Ensure chips are dried after rinsing with water.
Possibly add a little more oil to the chips before
cooking.
Try cutting the potato into smaller pieces
for a crispier result.
When making homemade chips/fries, the best
type of potato to use are the oury varieties.

RECIPES

VEGETABLE RECIPES
Fried Eggplant
1 lb eggplant 1 small piece ginger, diced
1 clove garlic Diced shallots
1 teaspoon olive oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Directions:
1. Preheat the Air Fryer to 360F.
2. Slice o the pedicle and rinse the eggplant, then slice into thinner strips.
3. Mince the ginger, garlic and shallots, then mix in soy sauce and cumin.
4. Place the eggplant into the frying basket and cook for 3-5 minutes at 360F.
5. Cook until the eggplant has softened. Sprinkle the eggplant with the
seasoning and cook for another 8-10 minutes.utes and temperature at 360F.
American Fries
1.5 lb Potatoes
1 tablespoon of olive oil
Salt to taste
Directions:
1. Scrub potatoes clean, cut in 1/4-inch thick slices.
2. Soak potato slices in water for approximately 20 minutes. Drain and pat dry
on a paper towel.
3. Preheat the Air Fryer at 360F.
4. Mix the olive oil and salt in a bowl until evenly combined, then rub the
mixture over the potatoes.
5. Place the potato slices into the basket.
6. Set the temperature at 360Fand cook for 15-20 minutes or until golden
brown.
7. For even cooking, remember to shake halfway through.

MEAT RECIPES
Grilled Lamb Chops
0.66 lb Lamb Chops
2 teaspoon soy sauce
Grated black pepper
Olive oil
Directions:
1. Preheat the Air Fryer to 360F.
2. Combine the seasoning and mix evenly.
3. Marinate the lamb chops and allow to sit for 1 hour.
4. Place the lamb chops in the frying basket and set the temperature at 360F
and time for 10-12 minutes.
5. Serve on bed of salad or a side of homemade chips
Turkey and Mushroom Patties
6 medium fresh mushrooms, nely diced 1 tablespoon seasoning sauce
1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder
½ teaspoon sea salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1¼ lb extra-lean ground turkey
Directions:
1. Wash the mushrooms, shake the water o, and dice nely.
2. Add to a food processor bowl all the seasoning items from the seasoning
sauce down to the black pepper, and mix for 1 minute.
3. Take out, transfer to a large bowl, add the ground turkey and mix well with
your hands (don’t do this mixture in the food processor whatever you do or it
will make the meat tough.)
4. Divide the mixture into ve and form into ve patties. With your thumb, put
an indent in the centre of each one to prevent the patties bunching up in the
middle.
5. Spray with cooking spray both sides of the patties.
6. Place in basket of hot air fryer. Don’t stack them; it is okay if sides touch.
Put basket in machine, put temperature to 320F and cook for 10 minutes for
medium (or longer to desired degree of doneness.) There is no need to turn
the patties.

POULTRY RECIPES
Spicy Fried Chicken Drumsticks
1 minced garlic clove
½ tablespoon of mustard
1 teaspoon paprika
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 chicken drumsticks
Directions:
1. Preheat the Air Fryer to 360F.
2. Combine the seasoning and mix evenly.
3. Marinate the lamb chops and allow to sit for 1 hour.
4. Place the lamb chops in the frying basket and set the temperature at 360F
and time for 10-12 minutes.
5. Serve on bed of salad or a side of homemade chips
Turkey Breast with Maple Mustard Glaze
2 teaspoons olive oil 4-pound whole turkey breast
1 teaspoon dried thyme ½ teaspoon dried sage
½ teaspoon smoked paprika 1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper ¼ cup maple syrup
2 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon butter
Directions:
1. Pre heat air fryer to 350F.
2. Brush the olive oil all over the turkey breast.
3. Combine the thyme, sage, paprika, salt and pepper and rub the outside of
the turkey breast with the spice mixture.
4. Transfer the seasoned turkey breast to the air fryer basket and airfry at 350F
for 25 minutes. Turn the turkey breast on its side and airfry for another 12
minutes. Turn the turkey breast on the opposite side and air-fry for another
12 minutes. The internal temperature of the turkey breast should reach 165F
when fully cooked.
5. While the turkey is air-frying, combine the maple syrup, mustard and butter
in a small saucepan. When the cooking time is up, return the turkey breast to
an upright position and brush the glaze all over the turkey. Airfry for a nal 5
minutes, until the skin is nicely browned and crispy. Let the turkey rest, loosely
tented with foil, for at least 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

FISH RECIPES
Teriyaki Glazed Halibut Steak
1 pound halibut steak ²/³ cup soy sauce (low sodium)
½ cup mirin (Japanese cooking wine) ¼ cup sugar
2 tablespoons lime juice ¼ cup orange juice
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper akes ¼ teaspoon ginger ground
1 each garlic clove (smashed)
Directions:
1. In a sauce pan combine all ingredients for the teriyaki glaze/marinade.
2. Bring to a boil and reduce by half, then cool.
3. Once cooled pour half of the glaze/marinade into a resealable bag with the
halibut.
4. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
5. Preheat the Airfryer to 390°F.
6. Place marinated halibut into the Airfryer and cook for 10-12 minutes.
7. When nished brush a little of the remaining glaze over the halibut steak.
8. Serve over a bed of white rice with basil/mint chutney.
Salmon with Dill Sauce
1½ pounds salmon 2 teaspoons olive oil
1 pinch salt ½ cup non-fat greek yogurt
½ cup sour cream 1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons dill, nely chopped
Directions:
1. Preheat the Airfryer to 270°F. Cut the salmon into four 6-ounce portions
and drizzle 1 teaspoon of olive oil over each piece. Season with a pinch of salt.
Place the salmon into the cooking basket and cook for 20-23 minutes.
2. Make the dill sauce. In a mixing bowl combine the yogurt, sour cream,
chopped dill and salt. Top the cooked salmon with the sauce and garnish with
an additional pinch of chopped dill.

KIDS RECIPES
Cod Fish Nuggets
1 pound cod
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup all-purpose our
2 eggs, beaten
¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
1 pinch salt
Directions:
1. Preheat the Airfryer to 390°F. Cut the cod into strips approximately 1-inch
by 2.5-inches in length. In a food processor, blend the panko breadcrumbs,
olive oil and salt to a ne crumb. In three separate bowls, set aside panko
mixture, eggs and our.
2. Place each piece of cod into the our, then the eggs and then the
breadcrumbs. Press the sh rmly into breadcrumbs to ensure that they
adhere to the sh. Shake o any excess breadcrumbs. Add the cod nuggets to
the cooking basket, cooking for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
Grilled Cheese
4 slices of brioche or white bread
½ cup sharp cheddar cheese
¼ cup butter, melted
Directions:
1. Preheat the Airfryer to 390°F. Cut the cod into strips approximately 1-inch
by 2.5-inches in length. In a food processor, blend the panko breadcrumbs,
olive oil and salt to a ne crumb. In three separate bowls, set aside panko
mixture, eggs and our.
2. Place each piece of cod into the our, then the eggs and then the
breadcrumbs. Press the sh rmly into breadcrumbs to ensure that they
adhere to the sh. Shake o any excess breadcrumbs. Add the cod nuggets to
the cooking basket, cooking for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.