Air Fryer vs baking
jcavanna2
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Good Morning! Curious to know if anyone has used an air fryer and what you thought of it vs baking? Did your food come out crispier? Reason I ask is because Bariatric Eating posted an air fried chicken nugget that can also be baked and we don't fry at home but if an air fryer gets stuff more crispy I may invest in one. Thanks!
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never tried one, but interesting concept0
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Agree - not sure how it works without oil but if it can get stuff more crispy than baking then I am all for it!0
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I've heard mixed reviews. One of the groups I'm in on FB has some that swear by it...reviews online say, "Meh." The people in the FB group say that you really have to use minimal liquids (I guess you sometimes spray with a cooking spray) or else it makes things soggy. I keep looking at resale shops, scared to waste my money.0
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I may have to look further into it. I definitely don't want to waste money if it's not going to get me better results than baking stuff. We bake eggplant and chicken if we bread it (which is rare, and haven't fried in years!) but if I can get super crispy stuff by using an air fryer I may need to check it out.
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Good Morning! Curious to know if anyone has used an air fryer and what you thought of it vs baking? Did your food come out crispier? Reason I ask is because Bariatric Eating posted an air fried chicken nugget that can also be baked and we don't fry at home but if an air fryer gets stuff more crispy I may invest in one. Thanks!
I saw this recipe this morning too!!! I want an air fryer now!!! I've been looking to see which is the best one. Havent decided on a brand yet.0 -
@Stephaniev51697 let me know what you think if you get it. Thinking about going to bed bath to get one.1
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@jcavanna2 I definitely will. I've narrowed it down to 2 choices on Amazon..0
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Awesome - am debating going to bed bath and beyond because if I don't like it I can return it easily
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I purchased and air fryer at Shopko and actually did the chicken nugget recipe on bariatric eating. I really liked it. I haven't cooked anything else in it for me yet, but my family has been cooking in it and they love it. I am going to try brussel sprouts and parmasean cauliflower in it tomorrow.0
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@Jamieeldred thanks for the feedback - did you find your chicken came out more crispy than if you just baked it?0
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I absolutely LOVE my air fryer! It is awesome. We have enjoyed everything we cook in it. Nice crispy without the added grease 0
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Thanks Lori!0
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@Lori_Pensel and @Jamieeldred What brand did either of you buy? I'm trying to find out which ones are good. I really want an air fryer 0
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@jcavanna2 yes the chicken was crispy. I actually tried brussel sprouts tonight and I think I should have wrapped them in tinfoil because it burned them.0
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@Stephaniev51697 i purchased a Chefman airfryer. I found it at target.1
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@Jamieeldred thanks so much for that info. I need to get one!0
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Thank you @Jamieeldred 1
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MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION FOR ME!!!!
How difficult is it to clean? Are there removable parts that go in the dishwasher? Is it all hand washed? Lazy minds wanna know!2 -
That's a great question @NicoleL874! I have yet to get mine, but did try the Bariatric Eating chicken tender recipe and found it very salty - Eric did too, so maybe next time I will play with the ingredients 1
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I have an air fryer and to tell you the truth I wish I would not have spent the money! I think my over makes things just as good - If not better.0
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@NicoleL874 I am able to put mine right in the dishwasher.1
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I got a GoWiseUSA air fryer for Christmas. Overall I like it. It doesn't really "fry" foods but it does provide different cooking options and tastes. I like to put olive oil on my fish/veggies and cook them in there. They end up crispy and tasty and I can get some "healthy" fats along the way.1
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@Aztec4Life that sounds awesome - what type of fish do you typically make in there?0
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I like salmon and cod (I eat fish at least 3x a week). I find the air fryer keeps in the flavor more than baking. And you don't have to pre-heat it so food cooks a bit quicker than oven.0
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@Aztec4Life that is really good to know. Will really need to think about getting one. Been contemplating it for a while1
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I got one for Christmas and I love it. I have tried a couple of things in it and the only thing that didn't really workout was the hamburger. It came out way to dry. Chicken comes out perfect. I love hotwings and they come out very crispy.2
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I bought a Toastmaster air fryer and I like it a lot. I haven't tried a whole lot of stuff in it yet but I did try frozen french fries and they came out nice and crisp. I also tried grilled cheese and it was good once I figured out the timing. That is my thing is just figuring out how much time to use. It is so much easier than an oven, isn't as messy and also doesn't heat up the kitchen. I found a recipe for salmon patties and think I will maybe try them this weekend.0
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Buzzfeed did a video on air fryers.https://www.buzzfeed.com/anniejeong/can-you-fry-food-with-only-air?utm_term=.mf67exVk7#.qblzXMe5z
It looks interesting, but i'm not sure I want/need another kitchen gadget. (I dont fry anything at home anyways.)0
