Air Fryers … any good / recommendations

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What setting did u go for??

Just the bog standard air fry setting, default is 200 I think. I did put a smidge of olive oil on the onions first, set the timer to 5 minutes and put them in, checked, stirred then did another 5 minutes. I don’t recall the exact time it took but it wasn’t long. I also added some chorizo and garlic part way through and they were perfect as well ?
 

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I'm still impressed. Made bacon baps last night and it was so easy and the bacon was perfect with lovely crisp fat and not greasy at all. The cleaning can be a minor faff and haven't perfected a pizza yet but trying something different this weekend - cheap individual ones with added scrummy toppings.
 

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I'm still impressed. Made bacon baps last night and it was so easy and the bacon was perfect with lovely crisp fat and not greasy at all. The cleaning can be a minor faff and haven't perfected a pizza yet but trying something different this weekend - cheap individual ones with added scrummy toppings.

Mrs is very much into bacon bagels ATM

10 mins extra crisp ...really just makes the bacon super crisp....
 

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Got a beef stew planned for tomorrow, maybe some dumplings thrown in for good measure as well lol.
I’m thinking sauté the onions and beef then pressure cook with all the veg and stock.
Anyone done this before, any tips?
 

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Got a beef stew planned for tomorrow, maybe some dumplings thrown in for good measure as well lol.
I’m thinking sauté the onions and beef then pressure cook with all the veg and stock.
Anyone done this before, any tips?

No help as I still use my old slow cooker. In fact just bunged one in now. It's only so I can stick it on and leave it alone until tonight.
 

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Got a beef stew planned for tomorrow, maybe some dumplings thrown in for good measure as well lol.
I’m thinking sauté the onions and beef then pressure cook with all the veg and stock.
Anyone done this before, any tips?

How did it go?
 

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How did it go?

Very well (y)
Browned the meat, onions and celery then threw in all the other ingredients (garlic, carrots, potatoes, beef stock etc) and pressure cooked for 30 minutes with a natural release for 25 minutes. I'd bought some Aunt Bessies dumplings on a whim so threw them in and baked for 15 minutes. It was delicous, next time I'd maybe try and make it a touch thicker but I was really happy with how it tasted and how quick and easy the whole process was. Still got some left :p
 

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Very well (y)
Browned the meat, onions and celery then threw in all the other ingredients (garlic, carrots, potatoes, beef stock etc) and pressure cooked for 30 minutes with a natural release for 25 minutes. I'd bought some Aunt Bessies dumplings on a whim so threw them in and baked for 15 minutes. It was delicous, next time I'd maybe try and make it a touch thicker but I was really happy with how it tasted and how quick and easy the whole process was. Still got some left :p


Ooh, might try it that way next time. We had ours with some Yorkshires and I've got the rest of it in the freezer. I love winter comfort food.:)
 

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quick search as I've resisted one since they came on the radar, but toying shelling out after all. consumer pressure :unsure: how big do you need to go ?
 

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took the plunge and bought one on monday after Aldi had "sold out" in store by 9.15 on sunday despite the stores not being open!

used it yesterday for chicken and chips and this morning for pecan plaits.

so far so good
 
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