Yes, I bought a Phillips brand air fryer in November and we really like it!

Fries are great cooked in it and not greasy. I shake the fry basket mid-way between cooking to make sure the fries all cook evenly.

My son likes battered chicken fillets we buy at Sam's Club and I'm happier knowing we have a healthier way to prepare them without oil. Even though the oil fryer was a quick 8 minutes, at 20 minutes, the air fryer is faster than the oven's 40+minutes.

It took me a few times to figure out how to cook them without overcooking to the point of toughness.

I haven't (yet) tried any recipes from the booklet that came with it, but apparently it can do a lot! I was really glad to learn that something like this existed!

It's one of my favorite purchases for the kitchen.

I got a very basic one for Christmas. I may upgrade to the fancier one because we have been using it quite a bit. What we love most is heating leftovers. I've never had luck re-heating french fries and this thing makes them come out almost as good as fresh.

We have cooked frozen breaded shrimp and that came out great. I have a cookbook but haven't made much from it yet.

I just bought a spray bottle to put olive oil in, one of the cookbook suggestions. Definitely need to shake the basket several times throughout cooking.

They sound good. But if you have parrots, don't use them. I know someone who lost four birds from using theirs.

What does a cooking machine have to do with losing a parrot? Sure if a bird is flying around the house you have to be careful.

JoAnn- I haven't looked at the product but I'm guessing it is Teflon.

Teflon coated pans can't be used around pet birds as the fumes produced, particularly at high temperatures, is toxic.

Exactly, JoAnn

Teflon fumes have killed many parrots. I know someone who has just lost a bird by using Scrubbing Bubbles. Their airways are very sensitive.

I was reading reviews of air fryers. They seem similar to convection ovens.

I had parrots for years and never had any problems. I didn't have a air fryer though. I didn't know about teflon. I have always cooked with it. I don't know if the air fryer is teflon or not. Thanks

Interesting.... I used silicone baking sheets under some cookies in a 325° oven and they set off the hard wired smoke alarms. At the time I could neither see nor smell anything unusual but I did wonder what would happen if I had birds. When I later made the same cookies not using silicone baking sheets-no alarm bells. So I believe silicone baking sheets give off yuck too. Whether that nonstick yuck is worse for humans then the oil that the nonstick is designed to prevent I don't know.

We got one for Christmas last year. It's ok, and we use it in the RV because it's small enough for countertop use., but we have a convection oven that will do just as good a job, if not better.

I've been curious about these cooking devices. However a short while ago, there were articles (various media) stating that cooking starchy and sugary foods at high temperatures could produce unhealthy (carcinogenic) compounds. A different compound that that associated with animal products cooked at high temperatures.

Did anyone else read about this? Here is a link that gives the basic information.

http://www.precisionnutrition.com/all-about-cooking-carcinogens

I love toasted / fried or carmelized foods (without the fat). I hope we don't have to steam or braise foods to stay healthy. I want my bagel grilled or toasted.

I love the way it makes FF, so much better then fried!

I know this is a fairly old thread but I was going to post my own, instead I thought I would add to this one.

I have a Phillips air fryer, Viva collection. It is the best gadget I have ever bought as we use it everyday. Its a fantastic machine, especially if there is only 1 or 2 of you.

We have cooked steaks in it, bacon, pork chops, porky bits, marinated chicken wings, a whole small chook, sausages and whatever comes out of a frozen box or a bag.

We have also cooked fresh vegies in it. Must be microwaved first depending on the size of the pieces. If you put a small oven proof container in it with mixed up eggs, cream, milk and whatever else. Scrambled eggs or an omlet is always good for breakfast, with toast. Make sure air can travel up the sides! I have never tried to cook a cake or cookies in it though.

The trick to learning how to cook the boxed products is to read off the packet how long it cooks in a coventinal oven and halve it! As for the other food, if you use it you will get the hang of it. Set the timer for the machine to turn off by itself. Cook it for a bit longer if need be.

My partner and his friend laughed at me when I bought this machine because of how small it was! He has since apologized as he uses it all the time!

A recipe for you all.

Potato skins.

Prick all over some small potatoes. Cook them whole in the microwave for 5 to 10 mins till the fork goes through them easily. Let rest a bit, so they are not so hot.

Cut them cleanly in half, scoop out the centre and put it in a bowl, do not break the skin as you are doing this. After this you can throw these skins into the air fryer to crisp up a bit. (Optional}

Add to the bowl some sour cream, or milk, or butter, and whatever flavour you would like, try onions, bacon, mushrooms, special cheese, ect. Mix up with potato.

Scoop back in to the potato skins, add cheese on top.

Put back into the the air fryer, must be flat, you can do this in batches, till cheese is melted. AND YUMMM!

Serve with whatever you please!!

This airfryer sits and cooks on our outside table. It is not inside.

My Phillips air fryer is now just about dead after about 4 years of continual use.

This year we will aquire a new Christmas household present. Whether he likes it or not. It will appear for the household under the christmas tree!!!!

Good luck if you you buy one. I would highly recommend it!!

Mine came with a cookbook, but I've only ever used it for fries (I prefer deep fried) and chicken wings. We rarely use it. I'm glad I won it because it's not worth the money people pay for it. Anything it does, I can do in the oven.

Thanks Debby_ab for your answer. There always is just 1 or 2 of us.

I find the oven takes at least 15 mins to heat up. This will just take 2 mins.

Oven fries are so much healthier than deep fried. Or you could do some fresh microwaved potato? Like my potato skins?

Air "frying" is not necessarily healthier than deep frying if you are using frozen pre-battered "oven ready" products. Many of these products have a lot of fat in them and the coatings to promote crispness and browning. More than would be absorbed by properly deep frying the same item in its non "oven ready" form at the correct frying temperature. The only way to achieve fried foods is to either have the fats outside the food or in the food. Anything else is convention roasting or baking.

Very true Watchmelol, deep frying only adds a few calories. If it already breaded or battered it is not anymore healthy in the air fryer.

I'm hoping to go get an Air Fryer today. If I cook wing in it, do I batter them first? Other tips, please! I can't say I'm too worried about the about the fats, etc.

So, I did manage to get the Air Fryer. I got the last one they had! At $14.99, I surprised they still had it, but now I need some tips. Mainly wanna "fry" wings! Help!

I haven't had luck with breading my own chicken. I think it works best with pre-battered food or something like fries or onion rings. Where did you find a air fryer for $14.99? great deal! One tip is to use coconut oil on a pastry brush to brush your fryer pan. No need for more then that. If you want to try something like breaded okra I just add some oil to them, then add to the fryer. Get on pinterest for more recipes

That's a long story, JoAnn! I got it at Tuesday Morning! Turn out it is a DEEP fryer!! Got it sitting here ready to return! But, I have since got a REAL AF, from Walmart.com! It came yesterday and I am in love!!

Glad you like it. I know you did't get it for $14.99 :^ (

Nope...it was $54 and some change. Free s/h! Anyone know how long to cook a couple of Sweet Taters. Nothin in the book about them!!

$54 is still a good deal.

sprinkle them with the olive oil & salt, then rub evenly on the potatoes. Once the potatoes are coated place them into the basket for the Air Fryer and place into the machine. Cook your potatoes at 392 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until fork tender.Jul 24, 2017

Air Fryer Baked Sweet Potato - Courtney's Sweets

https://www.courtneyssweets.com/air-fryer-baked-sweet-potato/