Air fryers?

[greenishfing]

One of Mr GF's friends, an elderly man who does not cook from scratch, has been telling him how wonderful his air fryer is. Mr GF is now convinced that we need one.

Has anyone got one? Do you use it often? What are the advantages/disadvantages? If I gave valuable worktop space to one is there anything that I could get rid of as it would be made obsolete by the air fryer?

I really can't see the need for one but then again I didn't want a breadmaker until I got one.....

[peanut]

I got this one a couple of weeks ago and love it! The Breville Halo Rotisserie Air Fryer, 10L 2000W. With this model you can rotisserie, air fry, bake and dehydrate.
It was the rotisserie part that I wanted most of all. It makes perfectly crispy and moist chicken, I love being able to watch it turning as it cooks!
It is more economical than turning on an oven as it is a smaller space and heats up very fast.
It's very easy to use and clean.
I've cooked various roast veggies, oven fries, garlic bread, chicken, cod portions in batter and other frozen bits and bobs.
I tend to pooh pooh gadgets but after doing a lot of research and taking the plunge with this, I am really pleased I did.

[1batfastard]

Hi All.
Plenty of youtubers recommending whatever all prices etc. etc. etc. https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=air+friers

It all depends what you want to cook in them, how often you will actually use it etc. etc. at the end of the day. The Ninja Air- Fryer I bought my wife meets all our requirements as far as we are concerned, I followed a recommendation via the Bald Foody Guy and his Youtube channel that is dedicated to food reviews.

Gareth gives a down to earth opinion which at times is quite funny but you get the point he is making, he actually gives an honest opinion on the Fryer which is being honest is what everybody wants.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2F6I9M_TVU8 ( SKIP TO 10:41 )

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2F6I9M_TVU8

NINJA WEB PAGE:- https://ninjakitchen.co.uk/ninja-cat...ja-air-fryers/

Geoff.

[Babru]

We got a two drawer Ninja in June. I was a sceptic (OH loves a gadget, and bought it without asking me, grrr). However I'm a convert, and we use it all the time. Same stuff as peanut above. Does great fish, salmon and herring are my favourites, lovely and crisp.

I'm trying to figure out as many uses as possible for it, to cut our oven use this winter and therefore reduce our electricity bills. Latest thing is fruit scones. First attempt was edible but not great, but I will work on the timing and temperature till I get it right. Should be OK for biscuits too, but the drawers aren't the right size/shape for cakes unfortunately.

The Radio 4 programme Sliced Bread did a review of air fryers, worth a listen.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0018hjr

[mothhawk]

Does an air fryer need to be on a heat-proof surface? I imagine it gets hot all round?

[Babru]

Actually I don't know! Ours is on a kitchen worktop. Steam does rise from it in use. I'll check next time I use it and report back. Not tonight - slow cooker curry will be on today.

[peanut]

My Breville doesn't, the hot air comes out of the top at the back and it's on little raised feet. I'm currently dehydrating pears and bananas and will be cooking aubergine parmigiana later. It's fab.

[Mr Bones]

I'm currently dehydrating pears and bananas and will be cooking aubergine parmigiana later. It's fab.

Dehydrated pears are superb, pineapple too if you can get them on offer

[peanut]

Dehydrated pears are superb, pineapple too if you can get them on offer

Oooh yes I bet they are! Will keep my eye out for some

[1batfastard]

Hi All,
I bought the Ninja like I said after watching The Bald Foody Guy on Youtube recommended it ( Also has a channel called:- The Staying Inn Beer Review ) I find him quite funny and the wife and I usually watch TBFG when we are having tea.

Anyway back n track, I bought the Ninja simply at first because the wife at the time was going through some hell with her back while undergoing some treatment, this helped her enormously and we have not looked back since. What I will say though is you have to keep them well maintained/clean while using them often (Especially these days with lecy bills on the rise), I imagine just like anything else if you don't they will just become another piece of kitchen furniture.

Geoff.

[Babru]

They take up such a big space it is a commitment buying one (never mind the cost). However I find we use ours maybe two thirds of the time now. Also trying to microwave more now too.

Two large carrots cut in half, 3.5 minutes in the micro till reasonably soft. Spray a little olive oil on, then roast in the air fryer for 6/7 mins. Delicious and quick, side dish for two.

[1batfastard]

Hi All,
Plenty of Youtubers posting videos on how to cook in Air fryers, I suppose there will be books published, both in hard copies and digital form for all you minimalists in the not to distant future if not already done so?

Geoff.

[Babru]

I've been looking for a decent recipe book, but no success so far. Quite a few on Amazon of course, but when you read the reviews they don't seem up to much.

There seems to be quite a bit about using an air fryer to replace a deep fat fryer - which I don't use. Gives the impression it's all about greasy fast food. Nothing could be further from reality so far for me.

[rary]

I have 2 Teffal air fries, those are the ones with the rotating paddle, they are good for making chips, stir fry and roast veg, I take the paddle out cover the the center hole and bake fish, or any meat that needs covered with foil, providing the size is right for it, the newer one I do the cooking in and use it quite a lot as its quicker and cheaper to use than an oven or gas cooker, the old one I use for sterising soil, as I have solar panels, when the sun is out, it doesn't cost me anything

[Babru]

I sterilise compost in the microwave. Him indoors doesn't know.... Warms up the compost for potting things on too (once it's cooled down a bit).