Air Fryer
Your Sims deserve better than soggy fries and greasy takeout. The Air Fryer is a fantastic new small appliance that brings the magic of hot-air cooking to your virtual kitchen. This mod transforms how your Sims prepare snacks and appetizers, offering a healthier, faster, and far more flavorful alternative to deep frying. Whether you are a seasoned simmer or a new builder, this add-on is a must-have for any modern home in Willow Creek or a sleek apartment in San Myshuno.
What Is the Air Fryer for The Sims 4?
This custom content piece is a fully functional countertop appliance that fits perfectly under your "Small Appliance" category. Priced at just 400 Simoleons, it is an affordable upgrade for any household. The Air Fryer comes with a sleek preset design (Preset 9) and a low polycount of 219 vertices and 262 polygons, ensuring it won't bog down your game performance. It is a base-game compatible mod, meaning you do not need any expansion packs to enjoy its core features. However, for the full experience, you will want to grab the optional "Custom Food Objects" and "Custom Food Interactions" files to unlock the fridge menu options.
Core Features and Interactions
Once placed, your Sims can interact with the Air Fryer in several distinct ways. The menu is intuitive and opens a "Recipe Picker" so you can choose exactly what to cook. Here is a breakdown of the primary interactions:
- Air Fry Servings: This option opens the recipe picker and cooks a 3-serving meal, perfect for a family dinner.
- Make Air Fry Single: This cooks just one serving, ideal for a solo Sim or a quick snack.
- Make Burgers: This dedicated menu lists all burger recipes you can make in bulk (3 servings).
- Make Single Burger: This lets you craft a single, gourmet burger for one.
All air-fried food comes with specific buffs, either "Air Fried Sweet" or "Air Fried Savory," which give your Sims a happy moodlet after eating. The appliance requires the Homestyle Cooking Skill to unlock higher-tier recipes, adding a nice progression element to your culinary gameplay.
Delicious Air Fried Recipes
The Air Fryer isn't just for frozen snacks. It includes a wide array of recipes that require specific ingredients, many of which come from expansions like Cottage Living (Cheese, Flour/Sugar) or the Canning Station. Here is a sample of what your Sims can whip up:
- Apple Fritter: Apple, Vanilla, Cinnamon, Flour/Sugar (Skill 4).
- Chocolate Brownie: Vanilla, Chocolate, Flour/Sugar (Skill 3).
- Calamari: Lemon, Red Chili, Tomato Sauce, ANY Fish (Skill 5).
- Chicken Cutlet: Lemon, BBQ Sauce, ANY Meat, ANY Veggie (Skill 6).
- Churros: Cinnamon, Chocolate, Flour/Sugar (Skill 4).
- Fried Fish Fillet: Lemon, Potato, Mayo Sauce, ANY Fish (Skill 5).
- Jalapeno Poppers: Lemon, Jalapeno, Mayo Sauce, Cheese (Skill 5).
- Potato Fries: Potato, Tomato Sauce (Skill 2).
- Sweet Potato Fries: Sweet Potato, Ranch Sauce (Skill 2).
- Samosa: Tomato Sauce, ANY Veggie, ANY Herb, Flour/Sugar (Skill 5).
If you have other mods installed, like Fried Chicken Tender, Poutine, or Gourmet Burgers, these items will also appear in the Air Fryer menu, creating a massive culinary crossover. The update from 14.09.22 added support for Poutine and Chicken Wings, while the 15.01.22 update integrated Gourmet Burgers.
Installation and Compatibility
Wondering how to install this mod? It is simple. Download the package file and place it in your Mods folder (Documents > Electronic Arts > The Sims 4 > Mods). Ensure you have "Script Mods" enabled in your game settings. The mod is compatible with the base game and should not conflict with other mods. It was tested on PC version 1.91.186.1030 and Mac 1.91.186.1230, but generally works with later updates. Remember, the optional files for fridge integration require the latest version of Custom Food Objects. If you find that the food appears "dirty" or glitched, simply rebuy the appliance from the catalog to fix the texture issue.
For those looking to streamline their mod management, the foxygame.net launcher offers a one-click install feature that automatically places the Air Fryer in the correct directory, and its add-on catalog lets you browse and update this specific mod without breaking your game saves. The launcher also checks for version compatibility, so you won't have to worry about the Air Fryer breaking after a Sims 4 patch.
Where to Find the Food
Air-fried snacks are not just limited to the appliance itself. Once you have the optional "Custom Food Objects" mod installed, these dishes will appear in your fridge under the "Custom Snacks" category. This allows your Sims to prepare them without the appliance, though they will lose the specific buffs. Additionally, these items are available in restaurants, letting you run a gourmet eatery specializing in crispy delights. This integration makes the mod feel like a natural part of the game rather than a standalone object.
Final Thoughts
The Air Fryer is a stellar addition to any Sims 4 kitchen. It offers a unique gameplay loop with the Homestyle Cooking skill, provides a wide variety of recipes, and introduces new buffs that enhance your Sims' moods. The low polycount ensures it is performance-friendly, and the base game compatibility means everyone can enjoy it. Whether you are craving sweet churros or savory calamari, this appliance delivers. To get started, simply download Air Fryer from your favorite mod site and follow the installation steps. It is a small appliance with a big impact, proving that good things come in compact packages.