8 best bike components

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SAMPLE RECIPE:

To make the sauce:

1. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the sesame oil, garlic, and ginger, and cook for 1 minute.

2. Add the broth, soy sauce, sriracha, and hoisin, and whisk to combine.

3. Whisk in the cornstarch and continue cooking over low heat until the sauce starts to thicken, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat, cover, and set aside.

To make the chicken:

1. Add the chicken, soy sauce, and cornstarch to a medium bowl. Toss to combine.

2. Place the chicken in the air fryer basket, spray with olive oil, and bake for 16 minutes, stopping halfway through to toss the chicken and spray with a little more olive oil. Continue cooking until the internal temperature reaches 180°F and the juices run clear.

3. Once the chicken is done cooking, transfer to a large bowl and toss with the sauce.

4. Top with the scallion and sesame seeds, and serve.

Variation tips: You can use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts. Feel free to add in some dried red chili peppers if you like to heat it up even more. You can also add 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes to this recipe. To keep things on the lighter side, you can also skip tossing the chicken in the soy sauce and cornstarch.

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Basic guidance

Learn how to get the most out of your air fryer with advice for picking the right one, maintaining it, and more.

Helpful labels

Pick the perfect recipe at each meal with convenient labels that tell you if recipes are fast, family favorites, vegetarian, and more.

Tasty recipes

Discover the flexibility an air fryer offers as you fix up dishes perfect for a variety of occasions and tastes.

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Air-Fry with Confidence

Are air fryers worth the investment of money and counter space? Yes, if you’re looking to use less fat in your cooking, you crave minimal fuss and mess, you want fast meals and sides that satisfy adults and kids alike, and you appreciate consistently great results. Air Fryer Perfection contains surprising, foolproof recipes plus everything we learned about air fryers—from how to make the crispiest, crunchiest, tastiest food to how to keep your air fryer clean.

Chicken Nuggets

Are you slogging through a 'my kids only want to eat chicken nuggets' phase? Ours are tender and juicy and can be made ahead and frozen.

Ginger-Soy Beef and Vegetable Kebabs

Thread the vegetables and meat onto separate skewers, stagger the cooking times, and 'Lincoln Log' the skewers in a crosshatch pattern to ensure optimal air circulation.

Roasted Bone-In Chicken Breasts and Fingerling Potatoes with Sun-Dried Tomato Relish

Roasting chicken on top of potatoes is a favorite way to infuse the potatoes with savory drippings. Move the whole show to your air fryer for crispier, less greasy results.

Southwestern Hand Pies

They’re like DIY Hot Pockets you can freeze and you’ll know everything that goes in (no more ingredients you don’t recognize and can’t pronounce).

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Utility Bikes

Utility bikes often feature basic parts, although these can be upgraded or replaced to suit your needs. Many bike components feature standard fittings, so they can be easily swapped.

Chains and Cassettes

The chain and cassette—the cluster of cogs on the rear hub—transfer drive from the crankset to the rear wheel, converting your pedaling energy into forward motion. A chain consists of more than a hundred links, each of which is made up of two plates that are joined by pins and rollers, which allow the links to rotate and flex.

Cleaning Your Bike

Do not clean your bike with hot water, which can melt the grease that coats threads and bearings. If using a hose, keep the pressure low and do not aim the water at the bearings. Detergents should be specifically formulated for cleaning bicycles.

Protecting Your Frame

Designed for rotor blades, 'helicopter tape' also offers good protection for bikes. To apply a piece, cut it and warm it with a hair dryer. Peel the backing off one end, attach it to the frame, and smooth it on bit by bit to avoid trapping air bubbles.

Hub Gears

Hub gears work on most types of bicycle, although they are rather heavy for racing bikes. They are known for reliability and longevity, as the components stay clean and dry inside the hub shell. Hub gears are simple to install, but need professional maintenance owing to their complexity.

Bike Technology

Bike and accessory manufactures are quick to develop and adapt cutting-edge technology. In particular, GPS has transformed bike navigation, largely eliminating the need for you to carry maps.