India, Aug. 1 -- Air fryers have become a go-to kitchen appliance for those looking to cut down on oil without compromising on taste. But while they promise healthier meals, many people are unknowingly making mistakes that could defeat the purpose.

Dr Saurabh Sethi, MD, MPH, board-certified gastroenterologist, hepatologist, and interventional endoscopist trained at AIIMS, Harvard and Stanford, shared in his July 31 Instagram post 7 common air fryer blunders that might be doing your health more harm than good. (Also read: Gastroenterologist says 'these 9 simple drinks can support natural liver detox' without the need for fad diets )

Air frying does reduce oil use, but if you're still loading up on ultra-processed frozen snacks or cooking...