Air fryers?

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  • cheryldumais
    cheryldumais Posts: 1,907 Member
    I bought the T-fal one that is round and stirs the food. It's ok for fries but I am thinking of buying one that has a tray. The round one really isn't good for anything that's fragile because it just rips it up. I have seen others post positive reviews for the Phillips one which is sort of a square with a tray that goes in it. Again though I agree that if you are cooking for a large group it takes too long because only small batches work at least in the one I have.
  • suziecue25
    suziecue25 Posts: 289 Member
    I really like the idea of getting one of these but know that my OH's first question would be .....how much does it cost to run in electricity......does anyone know please?
  • ExistingFish
    ExistingFish Posts: 1,259 Member
    Chef_Barbell wrote: »
    I got a Ninja Foodi for Christmas and I love it. It's a pressure cooker and air fryer in one. Dinner on the table in no time.

    I got one too.

    Fantastic. Cooked frozen solid chicken breasts to perfection in less than 30 minutes last night. Took them out and put another batch in for lunches. My only complaint is that it doesn't quite hold enough sometimes. It is the 6.5 qt (it was a gift, I probably would have chosen the 8 qt) but it's diameter I'm having problems with, not height.

    Air fryers are the same as convection ovens really, but not everyone has a convection oven.
  • Tacklewasher
    Tacklewasher Posts: 7,122 Member
    cheryldumais wrote: »
    I bought the T-fal one that is round and stirs the food. It's ok for fries but I am thinking of buying one that has a tray. The round one really isn't good for anything that's fragile because it just rips it up. I have seen others post positive reviews for the Phillips one which is sort of a square with a tray that goes in it. Again though I agree that if you are cooking for a large group it takes too long because only small batches work at least in the one I have.

    They make a tray for the Acti-fry.

    https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/t-fal-actifry-basket-0432286p.html#srp

    I love mine for potatoes. I usually cube them, toss in a little oil and spicy Mrs. Dash and throw them in then deal with the rest of dinner. But I'm cooking for one (wife can't eat potatoes). I've used it to cook breakfast potatoes for 3 people and I'd guess the max would be 4 or so. I've used the tray for fish and it turned out decent.
  • JennJ323
    JennJ323 Posts: 646 Member
    suziecue25 wrote: »
    I really like the idea of getting one of these but know that my OH's first question would be .....how much does it cost to run in electricity......does anyone know please?

    I'd say next to nothing. It's not like it runs 24/7, you use it for 10-30 mins while cooking and that's it.. it's the same as any other other small appliance, toaster, electric skillet, crock pot. I promise it will not affect your electric bill.
  • Tacklewasher
    Tacklewasher Posts: 7,122 Member
    JennJ323 wrote: »
    suziecue25 wrote: »
    I really like the idea of getting one of these but know that my OH's first question would be .....how much does it cost to run in electricity......does anyone know please?

    I'd say next to nothing. It's not like it runs 24/7, you use it for 10-30 mins while cooking and that's it.. it's the same as any other other small appliance, toaster, electric skillet, crock pot. I promise it will not affect your electric bill.

    Less than running the oven for the same amount of time.
  • MelanieCN77
    MelanieCN77 Posts: 4,047 Member
    Noreenmarie1234 wrote: »
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    So is making your own tacos in a soft wrap and air frying them.
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    Or making homemade mini crunchy taquitos ...
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    I made noises like I was watching fireworks as I scrolled by all this. Oooh. Aaah!
  • cheryldumais
    cheryldumais Posts: 1,907 Member
    Tacklewasher wrote: »
    cheryldumais wrote: »
    I bought the T-fal one that is round and stirs the food. It's ok for fries but I am thinking of buying one that has a tray. The round one really isn't good for anything that's fragile because it just rips it up. I have seen others post positive reviews for the Phillips one which is sort of a square with a tray that goes in it. Again though I agree that if you are cooking for a large group it takes too long because only small batches work at least in the one I have.

    They make a tray for the Acti-fry.

    https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/t-fal-actifry-basket-0432286p.html#srp

    I love mine for potatoes. I usually cube them, toss in a little oil and spicy Mrs. Dash and throw them in then deal with the rest of dinner. But I'm cooking for one (wife can't eat potatoes). I've used it to cook breakfast potatoes for 3 people and I'd guess the max would be 4 or so. I've used the tray for fish and it turned out decent.

    Thanks!
  • BumbyDog
    BumbyDog Posts: 70 Member
    Noreenmarie1234 what make/model do you have? Your pics are amazing! Can't believe you use no oil!
  • springlering62
    springlering62 Posts: 8,457 Member
    If there’s a heaven, please let it include an air fryer and halloumi.
  • breanacasey2017
    breanacasey2017 Posts: 24 Member
    edited April 2020
    I bought one a few months ago. I use it mainly to fry frozen packaged goods. I'm on a journey to lose weight and the air fryer has made my cheat meals much, much, more enjoyable. I am able to stay underneath my maintenance calories but the food tastes as if they were fried in oil. Mine isn't too large, so i use it to prepare many of my sides. My favorite thing to make right now is air fried tilapia.

    I honestly use it everyday. one downside is that it would take a while to cook for more than two people. Thankfully, it's just me and my sister. I do love it though. My favorite kitchen purchase as of lately!
  • TheDevastator
    TheDevastator Posts: 1,626 Member
    I friggin love my Cosori 5.8 quart air fryer. I make bacon, steaks, shrimp, hamburgers, and ribs in it, just meat and seafood. It's so easy to clean as well.

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