Air fryer

[H18 SFR]

Just bit the bullet and finally got one. Made steak and chips and we are blown away.

Any meal recommendations?

[EH6 Hibby]

If you’re on Facebook, there’s loads of groups with people sharing recipes and tips. I just got the Ninja foodie, 15 in 1 and the pro max health grill. My sons used the grill for frozen stuff but I’ve not tried it yet, the 15 in 1 is amazing though.

[Paulie Walnuts]

I use mine purely for chips. Never really made anything else in it but it’s still worth it just for the chips :greengrin

Much better than the oven.

[Jack]

Sausages, chicken thighs and stuff, chips.

Contrary to the above I'd avoid the Facebook pages. I know lots of similar pages are bad but the air fryer ones seem to attract the most stupid people I have ever encountered!

[Stairway 2 7]

Chips are a different world compared to the oven, mixed vegetables too. Chicken is tremendous too. Agree with chicken thighs they are cheap and taste better than breast. Dip them in flower and some spice, in airfryer and that's it amazing.

Quicker and cheaper than using the oven if cooking a small amount too

[Jack]

Chips are a different world compared to the oven, mixed vegetables too. Chicken is tremendous too. Agree with chicken thighs they are cheap and taste better than breast. Dip them in flower and some spice, in airfryer and that's it amazing.

Quicker and cheaper than using the oven if cooking a small amount too

I was listening to the wireless during the week when they were discussing air fryers. Because its smaller, quicker warm up times, more intense heating meaning a lower temperature is needed and quicker cooking times an air fryer could save as much as £50 a year over conventional ovens.

They are a bit of a bugger to clean so make sure if you get one the dirty bits are dishwasher proof.

[Stairway 2 7]

I was listening to the wireless during the week when they were discussing air fryers. Because its smaller, quicker warm up times, more intense heating meaning a lower temperature is needed and quicker cooking times an air fryer could save as much as £50 a year over conventional ovens.

They are a bit of a bugger to clean so make sure if you get one the dirty bits are dishwasher proof.

Some saving that from just one machine. It's a bonus that I reckon just about everything tastes better than a conventional oven, all meat is so much juicier

[Dalianwanda]

You can do tofu really nicely..chop into chunks, toss in corn flour spray with oil…20 mins tossing half way.

I also like tenderstem broccoli again toss in olive oil and maybe sesame oil salt and pepper…10mins till starts to get a bit crispy, very nice

falafel, spring rolls, pakoras, tortilla with refied beans cheese and tomato….all regulars here..love it

i’d recommend getting an oil sprayer too

[davy67 +]

Best kitchen gadget I've bought, I use mine all the time, pies & pastries , sausages & chops and roast spuds or chips are all excellent

[grunt]

Which one do people recommend?

[Stairway 2 7]

Which one do people recommend?

I like tower one my mums got. I've got ninja but I would have spent less and got tower as I don't use any of the loads of fun. If borisnomics works and this saves you £50 over an oven then you will get it free by the end of the year and all troubles will be gone ha
Tower T17021 Family Size Air Fryer with Rapid Air Circulation, 60-Minute Timer, 4.3 Litre, 1500W, Black https://amzn.eu/d/4b195Pm

Honestly the best kitchen purchase you can make

[StevieC]

Air fryers are great .. I’ve got a Cosori one.

I’ve subscribed to this YouTube channel, she seems to know her stuff and there’s a few air fryer reviews in there as well before you purchase

https://youtube.com/c/fabulesslyfrugal

[He's here!]

Is the name accurate? ie is the frying done using air?

An oil-free chip fryer sounds too good to be true.

[StevieC]

An oil-free chip fryer sounds too good to be true.

It’s true 😉

.. although after soaking to remove starch I spray with sunflower oil, so it’s not “technically” oil free. 🤔

[cabbageandribs1875]

I like tower one my mums got. I've got ninja but I would have spent less and got tower as I don't use any of the loads of fun. If borisnomics works and this saves you £50 over an oven then you will get it free by the end of the year and all troubles will be gone ha
Tower T17021 Family Size Air Fryer with Rapid Air Circulation, 60-Minute Timer, 4.3 Litre, 1500W, Black https://amzn.eu/d/4b195Pm

Honestly the best kitchen purchase you can make


i've been on and off looking at the Tower T17024 for several weeks now(including Tesco) and because of my dithering it's now up an extra £8 to £60 on Amazon, but still £20 cheaper than it's recommended price, then i ended up looking at that one just last night, would the 17024 do the bizz for just myself and the odd occasion my lady friend is visiting :dunno: i don't mind paying more if there's a better one out there

[Stairway 2 7]

i've been on and off looking at the Tower T17024 for several weeks now(including Tesco) and because of my dithering it's now up an extra £8 to £60 on Amazon, but still £20 cheaper than it's recommended price, then i ended up looking at that one just last night, would the 17024 do the bizz for just myself and the odd occasion my lady friend is visiting :dunno: i don't mind paying more if there's a better one out there

Yeah 17024 would be perfect. Good size at 4.3l for the two of you if spending more your just getting bigger size and options. As I say I never use the options just pick a temp and time.

If its just one or two of you, you'll certainly get a good saving rather than putting on the oven.

Just think of it as a few takeaways in price. I just done a pork joint tonight, took half the time it would have in oven. Unbelievably moist too and cheap, dinner tonight and sandwiches tomorrow

[cabbageandribs1875]

Yeah 17024 would be perfect. Good size at 4.3l for the two of you if spending more your just getting bigger size and options. As I say I never use the options just pick a temp and time.

If its just one or two of you, you'll certainly get a good saving rather than putting on the oven.

Just think of it as a few takeaways in price. I just done a pork joint tonight, took half the time it would have in oven. Unbelievably moist too and cheap, dinner tonight and sandwiches tomorrow


i've finally taken the plunge thing on your recommendation..... those fried eggs better turn out nice :rockin: i did notice on friday my local Tesco and even Asda in Livingston had no stock left, bon appetit :)


Order placed, thanks!

[Hibrandenburg]

I bought the Philips XXL. Originally bought it for the caravan but it's found a permanent place in our kitchen. It can take a whole chicken, just rub it in some oil, add salt and paprika and it produces the best chicken I've tasted. Skin is crispy and the meat is still nice and juicy.

[MartinfaePorty]

Funnily enough, after hearing great things from a number of sources, I am looking to get one today. Eat very little meat at home, so good to hear you can do veggies, tofu etc., although the chips will probably be getting first try!

[Paulie Walnuts]

Funnily enough, after hearing great things from a number of sources, I am looking to get one today. Eat very little meat at home, so good to hear you can do veggies, tofu etc., although the chips will probably be getting first try!

If you can’t be bothered making your own I’d use the ones from a fridge in a supermarket. They work way better than frozen imo.

[MartinfaePorty]

If you can’t be bothered making your own I’d use the ones from a fridge in a supermarket. They work way better than frozen imo.

Cheers!

[nonshinyfinish]

Reheating leftover pizza is an underappreciated air fryer function.

[speedy_gonzales]

We could probably do with a new sub-board for air fryers but is there any chance folk could post temps & cooking times for their recipe suggestions.
I only ask as I succumbed and bought a Ninja Foodi a few months back but hardly use it as when I try to use it, I'm failing miserably.
I've yet to succeed in cooking anything like a decent chip. The best I've managed is to cook a half decent steak Lorne in less than half the time I normally would using the grill.
I've also cooked a granary boule but that was using the steam bake function,,,, not the steak and potato wedges I was hoping for 🙄

[OldEast]

We could probably do with a new sub-board for air fryers but is there any chance folk could post temps & cooking times for their recipe suggestions.
I only ask as I succumbed and bought a Ninja Foodi a few months back but hardly use it as when I try to use it, I'm failing miserably.
I've yet to succeed in cooking anything like a decent chip. The best I've managed is to cook a half decent steak Lorne in less than half the time I normally would using the grill.
I've also cooked a granary boule but that was using the steam bake function,,,, not the steak and potato wedges I was hoping for 🙄

Frozen chips are ok but I'm a lazy twat

[Jack]

For those unaware there are at least 3 types of air fryer.

Under £50, the one I currently have and they're very basic, in fact I'd hardly call them an air fryer. It's really just a tiny oven with a heating element but no air circulation. It does the job.

The likes of the Tefal Actifry, around £100, doesn't have air circulation either but moves the food around as it cooks. The food it cooks is really good. Its useless for chips and softer things as they tend to break up with the movement. There's also an issue with bones, chicken thighs and legs. They can become jammed in the movement and break the machine even if you're careful. I broke 3 or 4 and despite the really good cooking results sadly had to give up on them.

The others actually do have air circulation, more than one cooking basket, bells and whistles and start off relatively cheap and go up to ridiculous prices. They're the type I'd suggest you upgrade to having started with a cheapy one, got used to the using it and looking out for the functions in the expensive ones that best suit your needs.

[Jack]

We could probably do with a new sub-board for air fryers but is there any chance folk could post temps & cooking times for their recipe suggestions.
I only ask as I succumbed and bought a Ninja Foodi a few months back but hardly use it as when I try to use it, I'm failing miserably.
I've yet to succeed in cooking anything like a decent chip. The best I've managed is to cook a half decent steak Lorne in less than half the time I normally would using the grill.
I've also cooked a granary boule but that was using the steam bake function,,,, not the steak and potato wedges I was hoping for 🙄

I think we could struggle with heat and time as we all have different machines.

For example I do skinny frozen chips. Normal ovens that's supposed to be 200c for 20 minutes. Through trial and error I've found the best setting for a single portion (me) is 12 minutes at 180c; two portions (me and Mrs Jackie) is adding on just 2 minutes.

Whatever type of oven anyone uses pre heating is crucial! If you've got a meat thermometer, or similar, it's also worth checking the actual temperature of your oven against what the dial says now and again.

[s.a.m]

My daughter is skint in Paris in a studio flat with only a 2 ring hob, and is looking for a mini-oven for her birthday. Having read this thread, I'm wondering if an air fryer would be a better option. Thoughts? I've never used one, and only know what I've read on here.
Ta!

[JeMeSouviens]

My daughter is skint in Paris in a studio flat with only a 2 ring hob, and is looking for a mini-oven for her birthday. Having read this thread, I'm wondering if an air fryer would be a better option. Thoughts? I've never used one, and only know what I've read on here.
Ta!

We've got one of the ninja ones. It's essentially just a small, powerful fan oven. It's easy to use and easy to clean and pretty economical. So yes, I think it would be a good option.

[s.a.m]

We've got one of the ninja ones. It's essentially just a small, powerful fan oven. It's easy to use and easy to clean and pretty economical. So yes, I think it would be a good option.

:aok: Thanks for that. I hadn't realised that you could use it like an oven. Just heard the word 'fryer' and thought 'chips'. Not that there's anything wrong with chips... :greengrin Sounds more versatile than a mini-oven too.

[stoneyburn hibs]

I have a ninja, great bit of kit with loads of different cooking functions.

A wee tip, when cooking bacon or sausages etc I use the bake function as it cooks faster and seems to taste better.
I don't know if this will be the case for other brands.

[s.a.m]

I have a ninja, great bit of kit with loads of different cooking functions.

A wee tip, when cooking bacon or sausages etc I use the bake function as it cooks faster and seems to taste better.
I don't know if this will be the case for other brands.

Which model do you have?

[Scouse Hibee]

Having tried a Tefal air fryer about ten years ago and found it to be pretty poor, I have never rated them. They seem to be so popular now that I might try again.

[JeMeSouviens]

:aok: Thanks for that. I hadn't realised that you could use it like an oven. Just heard the word 'fryer' and thought 'chips'. Not that there's anything wrong with chips... :greengrin Sounds more versatile than a mini-oven too.

I think it technically roasts rather than fries, but since most people buy them to make chips, I can see why the marketing makes sense. Chips, chicken drumsticks and thighs and roast veg are our main things, but I think you can pretty much do anything you can do in an oven, albeit with less capacity.

Chips wise, it's worth par-boiling first I think, then a wee shake of the pan to rough them up a bit, coat with a couple of tbsps of oil and then into the air fryer. I do 180 for 15 mins then "max crisp"* for a few mins to get them crisped up.

* ninja term, I think it's just max temp, which is 240C for ours.

[s.a.m]

I think it technically roasts rather than fries, but since most people buy them to make chips, I can see why the marketing makes sense. Chips, chicken drumsticks and thighs and roast veg are our main things, but I think you can pretty much do anything you can do in an oven, albeit with less capacity.

Chips wise, it's worth par-boiling first I think, then a wee shake of the pan to rough them up a bit, coat with a couple of tbsps of oil and then into the air fryer. I do 180 for 15 mins then "max crisp"* for a few mins to get them crisped up.

* ninja term, I think it's just max temp, which is 240C for ours.

Sounds like it might be the answer. On the subject of par-boiling chips, I do this in a regular oven too. Was never impressed with home-made oven chips until I tried this, and I prefer them to the fried ones. Parboiling FTW :rockin:

[Hibernia&Alba]

We've got one.....I don't know how to use it :greengrin

[stoneyburn hibs]

Which model do you have?

The Ninja foodi max.
OP350UK

Got it for £120 last December, like everything else it will have went up in price.

[s.a.m]

The Ninja foodi max.
OP350UK

Got it for £120 last December, like everything else it will have went up in price.

Would you recommend it?

[stoneyburn hibs]

Would you recommend it?

Yes, it does everything.
Grill, air fryer, pressure cooker, slow cooker, saute and baking.
There are bigger models, this one is adequate for 2/3 people.
Made creme caramel in it last week and it was decent, going to have go at making yoghurt soon.

[s.a.m]

Yes, it does everything.
Grill, air fryer, pressure cooker, slow cooker, saute and baking.
There are bigger models, this one is adequate for 2/3 people.
Made creme caramel in it last week and it was decent, going to have go at making yoghurt soon.

Sounds like the business. Will look that one up. Thanks :aok:

[Jay]

My daughter is skint in Paris in a studio flat with only a 2 ring hob, and is looking for a mini-oven for her birthday. Having read this thread, I'm wondering if an air fryer would be a better option. Thoughts? I've never used one, and only know what I've read on here.
Ta!

We got my son an airfryer for his uni accommodation as he only had a tiny oven with no grill and 2 rings on a hob. He said it was a life saver for him as he's not really into take aways. We just bought a cheap one from amazon. No need for the ninja thing for a student imo

[s.a.m]

We got my son an airfryer for his uni accommodation as he only had a tiny oven with no grill and 2 rings on a hob. He said it was a life saver for him as he's not really into take aways. We just bought a cheap one from amazon. No need for the ninja thing for a student imo

Good to know. My daughter only has the 2 ring hob, has been living with it for a year and is desperate to be able to bake or grill or roast something. Didn't realise these were an option!

[Eaststand]

I've been thinking about buying an air fryer too, but there are so many choices I'm unsure which model and size to go for to suit me and Mrs Eaststand.

I'd prefer buying something under 100 quid, so his one caught my eye on eBay and comes with decent reviews.

Gourmia 6.7L Black Digital Healthy Air Fryer.
Its 1500 watts and is around 70 quid on eBay.

Has anyone on here bought this model ? if so any comments/advice would be appreciated.

GGTTH

[ddoc]

There are more air fryer recipes on You Tube than you can poke a stick at.
We mainly use ours for chicken breast / thighs / drumsticks and is excellent. Usually coat them in a mix of soy sauce, garlic salt and paprika, mixed with a bit of olive oil.
Also good for hard vegetables, carrots, tattles and neeps, though as brought up on another post, best to par boil first. Also do a really nice crisp cauliflower.
The best gadget we have ever purchased for the kitchen and is not gathering dust alongside the George Foreman grill and the sandwich maker.

[Jack]

There are more air fryer recipes on You Tube than you can poke a stick at.
We mainly use ours for chicken breast / thighs / drumsticks and is excellent. Usually coat them in a mix of soy sauce, garlic salt and paprika, mixed with a bit of olive oil.
Also good for hard vegetables, carrots, tattles and neeps, though as brought up on another post, best to par boil first. Also do a really nice crisp cauliflower.
The best gadget we have ever purchased for the kitchen and is not gathering dust alongside the George Foreman grill and the sandwich maker.

Oh! How much do you want for your sandwich maker? 🤣
I love mine 😁

[stoneyburn hibs]

I've been thinking about buying an air fryer too, but there are so many choices I'm unsure which model and size to go for to suit me and Mrs Eaststand.

I'd prefer buying something under 100 quid, so his one caught my eye on eBay and comes with decent reviews.

Gourmia 6.7L Black Digital Healthy Air Fryer.
Its 1500 watts and is around 70 quid on eBay.

Has anyone on here bought this model ? if so any comments/advice would be appreciated.

GGTTH


£54 delivered from Costco

[Eaststand]

£54 delivered from Costco

Cheers for that tip bud 👍

GGTTH

[Dalianwanda]

Which one do people recommend?

I’ve the Ninja which is great..Grill Function is brilliant, dehydrator good too although for the time it takes i can’t get much in it.

[nonshinyfinish]

I’ve the Ninja which is great..Grill Function is brilliant, dehydrator good too although for the time it takes i can’t get much in it.

Do you have one of these? https://ninjakitchen.co.uk/product/ninja-foodi-dehydrating-rack-zid4020J300EUK

Fits a lot more than the multipurpose rack that you get with it.

[Dalianwanda]

Do you have one of these? https://ninjakitchen.co.uk/product/ninja-foodi-dehydrating-rack-zid4020J300EUK

Fits a lot more than the multipurpose rack that you get with it.

No…..but that’s one ordered 😅. Thanks for the heads up, banana chips are go

[ddoc]

Oh! How much do you want for your sandwich maker? ��
I love mine ��


Postage from Oz would kill the deal. Plus my wife loves clutter.:greengrin

[Moulin Yarns]

https://news.stv.tv/scotland/oven-air-fryer-and-slow-cooker-costs-and-cooking-swaps-to-save-you-600

Interesting comparison.

[Irish_Steve]

We've got one.....I don't know how to use it :greengrin

My wife just bought one which is why I'm reading this thread now lol

It's a Salter 3.2l hot air fryer (as if you would get a cold air fryer!) one if that means anything to anyone

And yes, the first thing I will probably do is some frozen chips in it just to see how in works

It blows my mind that you can fry eggs in it lol

And can you do like chicken and chips at the same time - so many questions lol

[JeMeSouviens]

My wife just bought one which is why I'm reading this thread now lol

It's a Salter 3.2l hot air fryer (as if you would get a cold air fryer!) one if that means anything to anyone

And yes, the first thing I will probably do is some frozen chips in it just to see how in works

It blows my mind that you can fry eggs in it lol

And can you do like chicken and chips at the same time - so many questions lol

Bizarrely, you can also boil eggs in them (technically cook eggs in their shells since no water involved), but tbh, just boiling them normally is easier.

[Bridge hibs]

My wife just bought one which is why I'm reading this thread now lol

It's a Salter 3.2l hot air fryer (as if you would get a cold air fryer!) one if that means anything to anyone

And yes, the first thing I will probably do is some frozen chips in it just to see how in works

It blows my mind that you can fry eggs in it lol

And can you do like chicken and chips at the same time - so many questions lolWe bought a cheaper one (in fact the only one we could get our hands on) I love it, plonk the food in, turn the timer dialy thing to set time and turn the other dialy thing to set temp then wait on the ping, then repeat if food is not cooked properly 🫣

[Irish_Steve]

We bought a cheaper one (in fact the only one we could get our hands on) I love it, plonk the food in, turn the timer dialy thing to set time and turn the other dialy thing to set temp then wait on the ping, then repeat if food is not cooked properly 🫣

I can see my life disappearing in youtube air fryer recipes lol

Can you cook raw meat/chicken at the same time as raw vegetables??

If the answer is yes, I may go all Pete Kay garlic bread here

[Stairway 2 7]

I can see my life disappearing in youtube air fryer recipes lol

Can you cook raw meat/chicken at the same time as raw vegetables??

If the answer is yes, I may go all Pete Kay garlic bread here

The only good thing about the dying Facebook is going on videos and searching airfryer recipes. Filled Yorkshire pudding immense

[Dalianwanda]

The Essential Vegan AirfyerCookbook is really good...You dont have to be vegan, lots of ideas to go with your steak and burgers :-)

[Irish_Steve]

Well, just had a shot with it and not too bad for a first attempt.

I just did a couple of chicken breasts that I had seasoned with garlic and herbs - 20 mins turning them over halfway. I have meat thermometer so I used it at the end and the thickest part of the breast wasn't quite as high as I would have like so bunged it in for another five mins

I could have cut that extra time in half tho! The chicken wasn't dry but not as moist as I would have expected but not a bad start. In fact, it was such a good start that I finished off the chicken lol, I was going to use it in a salad later

[Bridge hibs]

I can see my life disappearing in youtube air fryer recipes lol

Can you cook raw meat/chicken at the same time as raw vegetables??

If the answer is yes, I may go all Pete Kay garlic bread hereI couldnt answer that mate, mines is as basic as basic comes. It has one reasonable cooking tray and thats it. We couldnt get a hold of the two drawer one as they sold out rapid

[danhibees1875]

Does anyone have an instant pot air fryer?

I've seen the vortex one on John lewis which looks quite sleek. It comes as 2 baskets which sounds convenient, and seems to have air flow technology which a previous poster noted was missing from some of the cheaper options.

It's this one:

https://www.johnlewis.com/instant-pot-vortex-clearcook-dual-baskets-air-fryer-silver/p6249980

[ACLeith]

Does anyone have an instant pot air fryer?

I've seen the vortex one on John lewis which looks quite sleek. It comes as 2 baskets which sounds convenient, and seems to have air flow technology which a previous poster noted was missing from some of the cheaper options.

It's this one:

https://www.johnlewis.com/instant-pot-vortex-clearcook-dual-baskets-air-fryer-silver/p6249980

We got the single basket version a few months ago. It's great, use it regularly.

[danhibees1875]

We got the single basket version a few months ago. It's great, use it regularly.

I've joined the revolution. :aok:

[nonshinyfinish]

One thing that's not obvious is that you shouldn't use those cooking oil sprays in air fryers (or any non-stick pan) – they contain lecithin as an emulsifier which will gradually build up on the surface and is a real pain to clean off. See: https://lifehacker.com/please-dont-put-cooking-spray-in-your-air-fryer-1849626915

It's a weird one because a significant chunk of air fryer recipes online specifically suggest using cooking sprays.

As that article suggests, you can often get away with no oil or just oiling the food a little, but I generally do apply a little oil to the basket itself. You could use a homemade spray bottle with only oil in it, but for me the simplest way is to use something like a silicone pastry brush.

If you do end up with a lecithin build-up (as I did), you can clean it by submerging it in water with plenty of detergent and simmering it for a while – my air fryer is part of a multicooker so I could do this directly in the multicooker's pan, but with a standalone air fryer I guess you'd need to do it on the hob so it would depend on having a big enough pan to hold the basket.

[Jim44]

Living on my own, I use a fairly small one. I use it for basic stuff but aim to try more adventurous recipes. A basic use for me - set at 200 deg. for 15 mins. Couple of sausages in for full time, couple of rashers of bacon in at 7 mins and turn sausages. Large halved tomato and a few mushrooms in at 5 mins. Meanwhile, fry an egg or make some scrambled egg. I’ve not tried egg in the fryer yet but might be pushed for space.

[stu in nottingham]

Living on my own, I use a fairly small one. I use it for basic stuff but aim to try more adventurous recipes. A basic use for me - set at 200 deg. for 15 mins. Couple of sausages in for full time, couple of rashers of bacon in at 7 mins and turn sausages. Large halved tomato and a few mushrooms in at 5 mins. Meanwhile, fry an egg or make some scrambled egg. I’ve not tried egg in the fryer yet but might be pushed for space.

I like the way you think, Jim. :applause:

Also now joined the revolution. A friend was selling an unused American Corsera machine so bagged it. Great for one person, thumbs up. I end to lack imagination with cooking in general so looking around for ideas also. There seems no shortage.

[Scouse Hibee]

Having experienced a tefal air fryer at least tens years ago I was never impressed. However on a recent visit to Costco tbere was a great offer on a Gourmia one so I bought it.
Now using it regularly and love it, bacon this morning was great.

[Hibs4185]

Having experienced a tefal air fryer at least tens years ago I was never impressed. However on a recent visit to Costco tbere was a great offer on a Gourmia one so I bought it.
Now using it regularly and love it, bacon this morning was great.

Awww no, it just dries it out! Haha frying pan, touch of rapeseed oil (scottish) and a medium to high heat on the hob is the only way.

[Just Alf]

Awww no, it just dries it out! Haha frying pan, touch of rapeseed oil (scottish) and a medium to high heat on the hob is the only way.No way!!!


A few mins with 1st few straps, then same again withe the rest.... then the whole lot together for a mo while the bread is buttered etc.... sorted

[Hibs4185]

I must admit though, healthy cooking in the air fryer is unbeatable. I’m on a cutting diet just now and a lot of recipes burn and ruin the pan when you cook traditionally. In the air fryer though, recipes comes out good!

[danhibees1875]

I must admit though, healthy cooking in the air fryer is unbeatable. I’m on a cutting diet just now and a lot of recipes burn and ruin the pan when you cook traditionally. In the air fryer though, recipes comes out good!

:agree:

Not roast potatoes though. That's one thing I certainly don't do the fryer - some things are meant to be done right.

[Hibs4185]

:agree:

Not roast potatoes though. That's one thing I certainly don't do the fryer - some things are meant to be done right.

Anything unhealthy, roast potatoes especially, are better the old way!! Plenty of oil

[Moulin Yarns]

Thing is, there are different kinds of air fryer. I have a Tower Air fryer Which is very much a conventional oven with mesh shelves that allow the heat to circulate and cook evenly and any fat drips through to the drip tray.

Bacon, 👍

Even a Rotisserie chicken is great!!


Other brands have trays that are enclosed and ingredients needs to be turned during cooking.

[danhibees1875]

Anything unhealthy, roast potatoes especially, are better the old way!! Plenty of oil

Beef dripping. :wink:

[BS44]

Anyone tried any of the KFC recipes for airfryer that are available on YouTube and how did it turn out?

[Santa Cruz]

Beef dripping. :wink:

Can recommend M&S roast potato seasoning (oven use). For some reason the price has not increased, still £1.

[Scouse Hibee]

Awww no, it just dries it out! Haha frying pan, touch of rapeseed oil (scottish) and a medium to high heat on the hob is the only way.

Nah, you need to learn how to use it.

And…….frying bacon in a pan requires no oil whatsoever!

[Jones28]

Re bacon in the airfryer, I take the basket out and sit a cake tin in instead. Bacon doesn't dry out and it renders the fat beautifully.

I've got the basic, 1st edition Philips Airfryer and it's been on the go for 8 years. It was my mrs and I's first domestic purchase.

[bringbackbenny]

We sometimes do roast potatoes in our ninja, it has a pressure cooker which we use for parboiling as well as the air fryer functionality. Took a bit of trial and error as didn't quite realise how quick the pressure cooker was to cook which resulted in roasties that fell apart lol.

They do come out pretty decent albeit not as good as the traditional parboil/oven roast but the convenience of easier cleaning makes up for it.

[danhibees1875]

We sometimes do roast potatoes in our ninja, it has a pressure cooker which we use for parboiling as well as the air fryer functionality. Took a bit of trial and error as didn't quite realise how quick the pressure cooker was to cook which resulted in roasties that fell apart lol.

They do come out pretty decent albeit not as good as the traditional parboil/oven roast but the convenience of easier cleaning makes up for it.

You can't be sacrificing on the quality of roast potatoes. That's a red line for me. I'd rather clean my whole house after a perfect plate of roast potatoes than have a less than adequate roastie with no clean up.

[s.a.m]

You can't be sacrificing on the quality of roast potatoes. That's a red line for me. I'd rather clean my whole house after a perfect plate of roast potatoes than have a less than adequate roastie with no clean up.

:aok: 100% agreement from here. No compromising on roast potatoes.

[Santa Cruz]

Noticed this airfryer has £50 off, now £69.99 (nearly half price) in Lakeland. Think you get a discount on a first purchase if you become a member in-store, although this might have changed.

https://www.lakeland.co.uk/62802/lakeland-digital-crisp-air-fryer-3l