Savannah..it is a scaled down convection cooker..but it gives you someof the effects of deep fryign without the added grease..on anything..you can do is use the Misto to spray the outside of meat and whatever with a lil oil, it helps brown and makes things crispy. Works great on fries, but it greatly reduce the fats and that is the advantage. My hubby just had 2 stents put in and they said NO fried foods..and he's jonesing..he likes crunchy food, this is my attempt to help satisfy that craving and it seems to work so far. If I make anything breaded, I make my own breading mix and spritz with oil and it really makes a difference..Hope that helps.. .☆´¯`•.¸¸. ི♥ྀ.