Use a flat wooden spatula with a slight scoop to lift food and sauces from a pan
A flat spatula that also has a shallow scoop helps you scrape the bottom and then scoop food or sauce out of the pan.
The flat edge helps release food from the pan surface, while the scooped shape lets you lift and transfer what you’ve loosened. This is handy for moving saucy foods out of a sauté pan.
The short version
- Flat edge matters most; scoop is a bonus for transferring.
What you need
- wooden spatula with scoopoptionalFlat edge plus shallow scoop
Why it works
/The scoop adds carrying capacity without sacrificing the scraping ability of a flat edge./
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Finish a topped pizza in an air fryer at 180°C for 7 minutes
After topping the base, cook it in an air fryer at 180°C for about 7 minutes to melt cheese and heat through.
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