Does anyone have one of those airfryers?

RachelElser

I use the Big Boss Air Fryer and while it doesn't taste exactly like deep fried, I think it tastes BETTER. Crispy french fries, chicken, etc without the greasy residue.

kellieinkc

huntersvonnegut wrote: »

crazyravr wrote: »

LindaCan2 wrote: »

I highly recommend the Philips regular size analog. Watch for it on Amazon for great price. It tastes like "fried" if you use the Philips.

No no it does not. Come on. Here is a test. Put your hand inside you so called "fryer" and see if you get burned. Now do the same into a pot of hot oil (actually dont do this) but you see what the difference is and why the air fryer will never be a real fryer?

Seriously? If you could put your hand inside the air fryer while it's on, you most assuredly will be burned. I preferred a more meaningful test. Actually comparing the results of a deep fat fryer to an air fryer. Wings, hot dogs, french fries, turkey breast, "fried" chicken. For my taste and my money, the results were identical except I didn't have nearly the clean up with the air fryer. But hey...that's my taste and my money. If you or anyone else don't think air fryers perform as well as a deep fat fryer, then I applaud your decision not to get one.

Unless you're touching something you'd likely be fine. Liquid conducts heat much more than air does. Which is why you can stick your hand in a 450 degree oven but not a pot of boiling water).

huntersvonnegut

kellieinkc wrote: »

huntersvonnegut wrote: »

crazyravr wrote: »

LindaCan2 wrote: »

I highly recommend the Philips regular size analog. Watch for it on Amazon for great price. It tastes like "fried" if you use the Philips.

No no it does not. Come on. Here is a test. Put your hand inside you so called "fryer" and see if you get burned. Now do the same into a pot of hot oil (actually dont do this) but you see what the difference is and why the air fryer will never be a real fryer?

Seriously? If you could put your hand inside the air fryer while it's on, you most assuredly will be burned. I preferred a more meaningful test. Actually comparing the results of a deep fat fryer to an air fryer. Wings, hot dogs, french fries, turkey breast, "fried" chicken. For my taste and my money, the results were identical except I didn't have nearly the clean up with the air fryer. But hey...that's my taste and my money. If you or anyone else don't think air fryers perform as well as a deep fat fryer, then I applaud your decision not to get one.

Unless you're touching something you'd likely be fine. Liquid conducts heat much more than air does. Which is why you can stick your hand in a 450 degree oven but not a pot of boiling water).

Whatever. For those of you who disdain air "fryers" because you can't immediately burn yourselves in hot oil, then as I've already said, don't buy them. Won't keep me from enjoying the meals I prepare in mine.

Cat3141

I have a GoWise. I'm mostly happy with it. It works well for the things I cook in it: tofu, roasted vegetables, potatoes, and Gardein products. I like being able to get crispy tofu without pan frying and having to babysit it. Roasted vegetables and potatoes are done in about half the time my oven takes, and without heating up the whole house. When I cut the potatoes into fries, I think the texture is better than what I'd get out of the oven, and at any rate, it's faster.

I have had issues with stuff sticking to it, a problem others do not report even over long periods of use. I'm not sure what I am doing that is causing problems, as I'm on my second basket with sticking problems.

dayzeyblue

I have a GoWise...use it a lot. I also have a toaster oven w/ Convection and have to say that the Air fryer is just easier faster and bigger. I use it a lot for processed items that are frozen boxed items (under 250cals per)that I do not want to add more garbage to by frying in oil so I air fry these and they come out excellent....when i use the toaster oven seems to burn the outside before It heats the middle so i usually have to microwave first to use toaster oven so I just use the Air fryer. I will say my SO is a fried food fiend and only some of the items will work from him out of the air fryer but more than he realizes. For example....tater tots/crowns he doesn't even see a difference from air fryer to oil fryer BUT on shoestring fries the air fryer is a no go for him, but probably just the brand. But many times I have subbed in the air fryer for the oil fryer for him and he hasn't noticed but I do have to use more canola spray on his food than I do mine in the air fryer which is better than having to cook 2 different ways. I also love to cook a couple chicken tenders or a single pork chop from frozen for lunch VERY quickly in the airwise....usually flip it mid way but super fast easy...sometimes i even just sprinkle my tender w/ a splash of skim milk and some seasoned breadcrumbs...gives it a crispy tender vibe w/out the all the added ingredients/cals. In my opinion I think it was worth the purchase and I use it anywhere from 2 to 10x a week. Good luck to all

Boopers60

I got a Phillips air fryer for Christmas and I love it. I live alone and it’s perfect for cooking for one.

Sp1tfire

I find ours irreplaceable for things like frozen fries, vegan foods (chikn nuggets, burgers, etc) and I even made some of those bob evans mashed potatoes in it and they got such a nice crisp layer on top. We refer to it as a 'convection' oven though, and never expect stuff to be 'deep fried' crispy, but with enough time it does a fabulous job on almost anything.

BodyByButter

I just got one for $15.99 for review, so for that I'll try it.