Air Fryers

Diddums · 8 Apr 2015 at 20:35

Never been sold on these. My sister in law bought one about a year ago and raves about it every time the topic of food comes up, and my wife's been listening.

After her hinting for about two weeks, moulding me like the piece of putty I am, she eventually got her way and we did some research. Today we bought a Philips AirFryer and made some burgers in it.

All I can say is wow! What an amazing gadget. Not only did the patties cook in about a quarter of the time it takes to fry them, but they were nice and succulent and tasted great. All the nasty fat dripped into the bottom of the fryer too, so a bit healthier.

I will say that if you intend on using one of these, make sure it's in a well ventilated room and cover any smoke detectors as it smokes like crazy.

Genuinely impressed!

Anyone else got one? Any tips on using them?

Regy53 · 8 Apr 2015 at 20:41

subbed. I would like one of these but no space in my current kitchen.

cainer · 8 Apr 2015 at 20:48

Craigs been using one for a while, he'l be along with some suggestions soon

i thought about it as the chips he was making with it looked great, but for me i think it'd be one of those things i use for a few months.. then it'l sit in the back of the cupboard forgotten about

Craig1981 · 8 Apr 2015 at 20:58

cainer said:
Craigs been using one for a while, he'l be along with some suggestions soon

You know me so well

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Tefal-Actifry-Plus-1-2-Grey/dp/B00CXLB7ZG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1428522868&sr=8-1&keywords=Actifry

We've had a couple of these. They last ages and make lovely chips! No fuss. No mess. So easy to use.

booyaka · 8 Apr 2015 at 23:14

I ordered Duronic AF1 /B Healthy Oil Free Jet Fryer Multicooker and just waiting on it being delivered. Should be here next week so will let you know how I get on.

Great reviews on it - a friend does cakes and everything in it!

Makhaira · 9 Apr 2015 at 12:29

Are these just a substitute for pan frying, or do they replace deep fat frying as well? i.e. samosas, spring rolls, prawn crackers, etc.

D.P. · 9 Apr 2015 at 16:18

Diddums said:
All the nasty fat dripped into the bottom of the fryer too, so a bit healthier.

That is the best bit, that is what keeps the meat all juicy and tasty

booyaka · 11 Apr 2015 at 18:20

Mine arrived today - so will give some stuff a crack tomorrow and see what happens.

hyperseven · 11 Apr 2015 at 18:52

Good thing about the Actifry is that spare parts are readily and cheaply available from the likes of Amazon and the bay.

Mujja · 11 Apr 2015 at 18:58

Makhaira said:
Are these just a substitute for pan frying, or do they replace deep fat frying as well? i.e. samosas, spring rolls, prawn crackers, etc.

We bought the Phillips one a few months ago and use it nearly everyday.

Frozen samosas and kebabs are great.

Regy53 · 11 Apr 2015 at 20:23

D.P. said:
That is the best bit, that is what keeps the meat all juicy and tasty

do you know how KFC make there gravy...

Craig1981 · 11 Apr 2015 at 20:35

Regy53 said:
do you know how KFC make there gravy...

shadow_boxer · 11 Apr 2015 at 20:40

We've had a Phillips one for a couple of yeahs and all I can is that it is excellent, so versatile and easy to use too.

booyaka · 12 Apr 2015 at 13:07

Just done fish fingers in it - straight out the freezer, 3 mins to warm up, 8 mins to cook, 2 mins to eat on a sandwich! Simple/easy/quick!

I like - anyone got any other recipies/ideas for baking etc in it?

Tinders · 12 Apr 2015 at 17:33

Mujja said:
We bought the Phillips one a few months ago and use it nearly everyday.

Frozen samosas and kebabs are great.

Ive done fresh pakora's in ours, game out great with a dab of olive oil, mom didnt like them though, as she's an old school asian mom who doesnt like all this healthy eating malarky.

Shish Kebabs made with chicken or lamb come out great, as does the usual chicken drums sticks, with a nice marinade.

Oh i should add, i have the Phillips airfryer, just wish it was a bit bigger.

Makhaira · 12 Apr 2015 at 17:42

If it's a way of having deep fried foods without the negative aspects I might have to check them out! Cheers!

bartledvd · 12 Apr 2015 at 20:20

We have tefal one best thing for me is cleaning it is a breeze always hated deep fat fryer for cleaning.

Dave85 · 17 Apr 2015 at 23:29

I have both an actifry and a airfryer. The actifry is best for chips and chicken with the extra oil for flavour but when doing more delicate items the Air fryer is brilliant. I hardly use my oven anymore

booyaka · 18 Apr 2015 at 18:38

So far - 1 week on, very impressed, chicken breast done in 10 mins, moist and perfectly cooked. Onion rings from the freezer, crispy and done in 8 mins - really useful. Hardly put the oven on this week so far!

ChugNorris · 18 Apr 2015 at 20:48

Made some homemade chips in my Philips Airfryer yesterday, admittedly they soaked for a few hours and dried for 4-6 hours but they came out amazingly well and were very nice. Great for cooking bacon too, especially if you like it super crispy.