Air Fryers … any good / recommendations

[Rlburnside]

Only used it on Salmon fish wise, works great, actually better than pan frying imho

Ok thanks I’ve got some haddocks I’ll try in my daughters air fryer.

 

[BrianM]

Ok thanks I’ve got some haddocks I’ll try in my daughters air fryer.

We’ve got an air fryer at work and I put some fresh smoked haddock in and microwaved a couple of poached eggs, just tremendous

 

[BrianM]

Just bought this bad boy

 

[GB72]

I have finally given in to the air fryer thing. Refused to buy a Ninja simply becuase half my village have them and they are like a cult discussing what Ninja products they need next when their counter tops are already covered with devices that all duplicate what the other does. Very happy with my Insta pot vortex dual, especially as it was £100 less than the Ninja alternative and does exactly the same things.

 

[Tashyboy]

I have finally given in to the air fryer thing. Refused to buy a Ninja simply becuase half my village have them and they are like a cult discussing what Ninja products they need next when their counter tops are already covered with devices that all duplicate what the other does. Very happy with my Insta pot vortex dual, especially as it was £100 less than the Ninja alternative and does exactly the same things.

Apparently the latest ninja must have is an ice cream maker. The local peasants will be in meltdown as to who gets the first one.

 

[GB72]

Apparently the latest ninja must have is an ice cream maker. The local peasants will be in meltdown as to who gets the first one.

Yeah but it is not even self chilling. Basically a blender/mixer you stick in the freezer. Should see the clamour to get the BBQ thing. Basically an electric outdoor hot plate with no connection to BBQ cooking

 

[AmandaJR]

Yeah but it is not even self chilling. Basically a blender/mixer you stick in the freezer. Should see the clamour to get the BBQ thing. Basically an electric outdoor hot plate with no connection to BBQ cooking

I just looked it up. So you freeze and blend?? My nutribullet can do that - far less than £199. Ninja stuff is quality but pricey for sure.

 

[GB72]

I just looked it up. So you freeze and blend?? My nutribullet can do that - far less than £199. Ninja stuff is quality but pricey for sure.

They have done a great job of selling people high priced stuff, well made, that does the same thing as what you have in the kitchen already does. Only other thing that does tempt me is the one that is a pressure cooker as it is a damn site safer than the old school pressure cooker I have

 

[AmandaJR]

They have done a great job of selling people high priced stuff, well made, that does the same thing as what you have in the kitchen already does. Only other thing that does tempt me is the one that is a pressure cooker as it is a damn site safer than the old school pressure cooker I have

Yep. I have the foodi 9 in 1 which is pressure cooker and steamer and dehumudifier and air fryer and a few other things

 

[Beezerk]

Yeah but it is not even self chilling. Basically a blender/mixer you stick in the freezer. Should see the clamour to get the BBQ thing. Basically an electric outdoor hot plate with no connection to BBQ cooking

In fairness it does smoke food as well, doesn’t it also circulate hot air (for low and slow) as well as having the hot plate for burgers and steaks?

 

[GB72]

Yep. I have the foodi 9 in 1 which is pressure cooker and steamer and dehumudifier and air fryer and a few other things

I just want the one pot bit. Instapot do one that looks like R2D2 and that may have my name on it

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

So an Air Fryer is just a small convection oven? ?

For some reason I thought it was something else.

Me too. For our new kitchen we have a main large fan oven and a separate small oven that also has a fan setting…so in effect with it I also have an air fryer without knowing it. I am made up…I think…

 

[D-S]

Me too. For our new kitchen we have a main large fan oven and a separate small oven that also has a fan setting…so in effect with it I also have an air fryer without knowing it. I am made up…I think…

We have a fan oven plus a separate grill/microwave and also a dual air fryer, they are not the same.

 

[SwingsitlikeHogan]

We have a fan oven plus a separate grill/microwave and also a dual air fryer, they are not the same.

Ok…though you need to explain how an air fryer is different from a small fan oven that has (as I understand it) a rear heating element.

 

[D-S]

Air fryers cook quicker than convection ovens and don't require heating a large appliance, like your full-sized oven. Their perforated racks also allow fat to drip onto the drip pan so your food doesn't absorb excess oil, which minimizes calories and becomes crispier.
The fan is located on the top of an air fryer, directly below the heating element. In a convection oven, it's located in the back of the oven, either in the center or on the side.
One manufacturer confirmed that the fan on their air fryer setting is 30% faster than their fan on convection.

 

[Neilds]

Air fryers cook quicker than convection ovens and don't require heating a large appliance, like your full-sized oven. Their perforated racks also allow fat to drip onto the drip pan so your food doesn't absorb excess oil, which minimizes calories and becomes crispier.
The fan is located on the top of an air fryer, directly below the heating element. In a convection oven, it's located in the back of the oven, either in the center or on the side.
One manufacturer confirmed that the fan on their air fryer setting is 30% faster than their fan on convection.

We have various baking trays with racks that do exactly the same thing in our oven, even our grill tray uses the same technology. I believe they have been around for many years. Don't fall for the same marketing hype that they use to sell new golf clubs

 

[Beezerk]

I’d say we now use our Ninja at least 5 days a week minimum, yeah at first it was can I make the perfect chip lol but it really is a game changer. A whole chicken on steam roast with the probe…sooo sooo moist with crispy skin
Pressure cooked pork shoulder finished with an air fry blast, perfect pulled pork
If it broke tonight I’d be straight on to the website to get a new one

 

[Lord Tyrion]

We have various baking trays with racks that do exactly the same thing in our oven, even our grill tray uses the same technology. I believe they have been around for many years. Don't fall for the same marketing hype that they use to sell new golf clubs

That may be similar but the air fryer can cook something at a lower heat, for less time to give the same end result. Bear in mind the heat is also near instant so no need to put it on and leave for a few minutes whilst it heats up. They may not be the miracle items that the marketing people want you to think they are but they are still significantly more efficient and cheaper to run than a standard oven. For those without a big family, and so not needing a full oven to cook with, they make sense.

 

[Neilds]

That may be similar but the air fryer can cook something at a lower heat, for less time to give the same end result. Bear in mind the heat is also near instant so no need to put it on and leave for a few minutes whilst it heats up. They may not be the miracle items that the marketing people want you to think they are but they are still significantly more efficient and cheaper to run than a standard oven. For those without a big family, and so not needing a full oven to cook with, they make sense.

I agree on the cost thing but I will take the rest of the claims about cooking 'better' food with a pinch of salt (pun intended )

 

[GB72]

They do have a purpose. I guess the nearest comparison would be to a toaster, I can toast bread under the grill but it is more efficient to use the toaster.

I do have an issue with some of the marketing. The way that it is adverstised, it looks like it does all the cooking for you but you still need to go through the same steps as when using an oven and hob just in one machine.