Air fryer cooking

I'm with Jas on this one.
Although technically not an air fryer because it's missing the whirlygig in the bottom I've found my Ninja (with air fryer setting) so unbelievably good my other appliances are mere back up!
It's so good that my main oven that's now over two years old still gives off that new oven smell when I use it 😆

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I also like that I can easily (and cheaply) buy extra trays and accessories for it.

That's something I always consider when buying an appliance. What are the spares and extras you can buy? Not just because it makes life easier but because it shows a commitment by the manufacturer due to the item's popularity.
 
I'm with the camp on the multifunction oven here. I had one before but had to toss it when moving. Mine used 94% less power than the full sized oven and was faster. If budget constraints mandate an AF then like TR said, get a square one and also get the biggest one you can make room for.
 
There are also plenty of folks who buy an air fryer, use it a few times, then decide they don't love it. Ask rascal.

But with the multifunctional appliance there are just so many other benefits. If you are going to commit to taking up that space on the counter you might as well get the most out of it!
 
Lullabelle said:
I was thinking this type of thing. Still more research to do.


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I’m not saying it applies to those two specifically, but after I bought my air fryer, I was watching reviews (probably should have done that before :laugh: ), and any review that covered two-drawer air fryers said they were poor performers, so you may want to read up on that, to see how those two fare.
 
JAS_OH1 said:
There are also plenty of folks who buy an air fryer, use it a few times, then decide they don't love it. Ask rascal.

But with the multifunctional appliance there are just so many other benefits. If you are going to commit to taking up that space on the counter you might as well get the most out of it!
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I laughed at your comment BUT GUESS WHAT my wife got the air fryer out again last night. Little did I know she was texting our 16yo g daughter asking for tips. We suddenly had Korean tenders and kumars chips. They were 9/10 the slaw was bought. It was horrible.
I think she will be using again. Gives me a night off i spoke???

Russ
 
rascal said:
I laughed at your comment BUT GUESS WHAT my wife got the air fryer out again last night. Little did I know she was texting our 16yo g daughter asking for tips. We suddenly had Korean tenders and kumars chips. They were 9/10 the slaw was bought. It was horrible.
I think she will be using again. Gives me a night off i spoke???

Russ
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Well I guess it's a win if you get a break from the kitchen! But, if you would have made the tenders and chips they would be 10/10. Just sayin'.

I am also not in the camp of using the air fryer in an attempt to make healthier food. I typically use mine for reheating foods (the only decent way to reheat fried foods, IMO) or "frying" frozen potatoes, which will still get coated in oil to make them taste like something other than cardboard. Also quiche reheats nicely in the air fryer as it makes the crust crispy. To me, an air fryer really helps cut back on oil waste and that was the main reason I bought that first one. It really stinks to spend a bunch of money on good quality oil (like peanut oil) and you can only fry a few times in it before you have to dispose of it. There are times this is necessary. I absolutely will not try to "fry" chicken cordon bleu or fried seafood in my air fryer.
 
JAS_OH1 said:
Well I guess it's a win if you get a break from the kitchen! But, if you would have made the tenders and chips they would be 10/10. Just sayin'.

I am also not in the camp of using the air fryer in an attempt to make healthier food. I typically use mine for reheating foods (the only decent way to reheat fried foods, IMO) or "frying" frozen potatoes, which will still get coated in oil to make them taste like something other than cardboard. Also quiche reheats nicely in the air fryer as it makes the crust crispy. To me, an air fryer really helps cut back on oil waste and that was the main reason I bought that first one. It really stinks to spend a bunch of money on good quality oil (like peanut oil) and you can only fry a few times in it before you have to dispose of it. There are times this is necessary. I absolutely will not try to "fry" chicken cordon bleu or fried seafood in my air fryer.
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I will still do my kievs and bleus in the oven. Old dog new tricks lol

Russ
 
rascal said:
I will still do my kievs and bleus in the oven. Old dog new tricks lol

Russ
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Yours come breaded, right? Frying in oil has always been my standard unless I bought the ones that come frozen from the grocery store. When we make them, we leave the naked, wrap, and freeze, then thaw and bread when we are ready to eat them. I think you get yours from the butcher freshly made? How do they turn out baked?
 
JAS_OH1 said:
Yours come breaded, right? Frying in oil has always been my standard unless I bought the ones that come frozen from the grocery store. When we make them, we leave the naked, wrap, and freeze, then thaw and bread when we are ready to eat them. I think you get yours from the butcher freshly made? How do they turn out baked?
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Yeah already done. I put about a cap of vegetable oil in pan. Turn and leave it to cook. Think we pay about $5 and they are big.

Russ
 
Barriehie said:
I'm with the camp on the multifunction oven here. I had one before but had to toss it when moving. Mine used 94% less power than the full sized oven and was faster. If budget constraints mandate an AF then like TR said, get a square one and also get the biggest one you can make room for.
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TastyReuben said:
I’m not saying it applies to those two specifically, but after I bought my air fryer, I was watching reviews (probably should have done that before :laugh: ), and any review that covered two-drawer air fryers said they were poor performers, so you may want to read up on that, to see how those two fare.
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We don't have a huge amount of room so thought is design would be a good idea. Plenty of time to keep looking but any advice is most welcome.
 
JAS_OH1 said:
Well I guess it's a win if you get a break from the kitchen! But, if you would have made the tenders and chips they would be 10/10. Just sayin'.

I am also not in the camp of using the air fryer in an attempt to make healthier food. I typically use mine for reheating foods (the only decent way to reheat fried foods, IMO) or "frying" frozen potatoes, which will still get coated in oil to make them taste like something other than cardboard. Also quiche reheats nicely in the air fryer as it makes the crust crispy. To me, an air fryer really helps cut back on oil waste and that was the main reason I bought that first one. It really stinks to spend a bunch of money on good quality oil (like peanut oil) and you can only fry a few times in it before you have to dispose of it. There are times this is necessary. I absolutely will not try to "fry" chicken cordon bleu or fried seafood in my air fryer.
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When I am on my own I don't want to use a standard oven too often because it wastes a lot of gas.
 
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