Air fryer advice
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8 months agoI hit up a Black Friday sale for my 2qt air fryer, about 4 years ago. It's large enough to put a burrito in & toast the top. Or toast the cheese on chili-fries. It just takes 45seconds to do most "toasting". Its easy to clean the cooking surface. I usually put foil in it on the tray. I like it!
littlebug Zone 5 Missouri thanked nicoleRelated Discussions
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Comments (7)This past thread might help: http://ths.gardenweb.com/discussions/3854444/air-fryers-any-thoughts?n=17 For reducing your fat intake, however, you might look for alternative things you'd like to eat that are cooked by a different method, however. You can make crisped up vegetables and potatoes by tossing in a little good oil and seasoning/herbs/spices and laying them out on a baking sheet and putting them in any good oven at 375-425° F, depending on the oven and type/thickness/density, for 40-75 minutes, depending on all the previous. If you like battered or breaded fried meats, when they're well prepared, they actually steam in their own moisture, which is held in by the coating. You can get a fairly similar result if you spray the outside with oil and put in the oven, but you can also get rid of the coating by using moist cooking methods such as steaming and braising. Good luck....See MoreDisappointed in new air fryer--do you like yours?
Comments (13)I think the big problem is that you started with too many adjustments. There was another thread here recently praising an air fryer so much it almost tempted me. :) The way it works is by blowing hot air, like a compact, powerful convection oven. Some have a stirring want for making chips. I can do the same thing in my wall oven and use tongs to stir. :) The whole point of the air fryer rather than the wall oven is to be compact, and super easy and not tie up your oven (they were invented for making French fries in tiny European apartments where you're lucky to have more than two burners and there's no oven). By starting with the Todd English video, you put it back to difficult. The time for cooking chicken increases non-linearly with how big/thick the pieces are. That's why "fryer" sized chickens are supposed to be small. Try it again with some French fries or sliced potatoes, some breaded tenders or strips, and other smaller things that people report success with. Get some successes of your own under your belt and learn how the machine work. Follow some recipes exactly, not just method, but exact size and quanity of the exact food recommended. And when it says spray with oil, spray with oil. There are some cans of oil spray that have pure oil (and therefore you must check them to make sure they don't go rancid in the cupboard), and there are some pump sprayers you can put your own oil in that work pretty well for awhile, though they tend to wear out too fast. Once you've mastered the stuff everyone else is doing, you'll have enough knowledge and experience with the machine that you should be able to adapt your own recipes and borrow methods from videos. The view is a heck of a lot better from the top of the learning curve!...See MoreAir fryer or deep fryer?
Comments (9)"Having experimented with both, I've found the air fryer to be a game-changer. It offers that crispy finish with significantly less oil, making dishes a tad healthier. Plus, the cleanup is so much easier!" "While nothing can truly replicate the taste of deep-fried goodness, I've been pleasantly surprised by the results from my air fryer. It's a great balance between taste and health. Remember to preheat it for even better results!" "It really boils down to personal preference. Deep fryers give you that authentic, indulgent taste. But if you're looking for a healthier twist without compromising too much on the crunch, the air fryer is the way to go. I've made some delightful dishes with mine!"...See MoreBuilt in microwave/air fryer combo. which one?
Comments (2)These kinds of appliances have finite life spans, using a built-in is asking for a problem down the road when you can't get something the exact size and shape. I'd build a shelf that will hold a standalone unit with some wiggle room to avoid a crisis later....See More
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8 months agoLittlebug, as you are pre-diabetic, I don’t think an air fryer is something you will find useful. They mostly get used for frying those foods like potato, crispy chicken, and the foods you are likely trying to limit. Look around at photos and you’ll see what I mean.
Nicole’s small Cooks one is offered at JC Penny for about $45, so you could try a small one. I bought a small one from a neighbor who got it at Aldi’s. Its in the back on a cupboard and I keep forgetting about it.
Potatoes, crispy chicken skin, french fries, crisped or reheated pizza slices….I love these things, but I too am trying to avoid them.
littlebug Zone 5 Missouri thanked petalique
8 months agolast modified: 8 months agolittlebug Zone 5 Missouri thanked morz8 - Washington Coast
8 months agoAll the ones shown so far are mostly plastic, I think? I bought one like that and had to return it. I could not stand the burning chemical fumes it put off. I know you said you dont want a toaster oven combo but that's what I bought. It's all stainless so no bad smell. I really like it but it is an air fryer/toaster oven/regular toaster. Mine is a basic model and was about 60 bucks at Walmart. We are happy with it. Black and Decker
Model #TO3217SS
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