Air fryers

R.O.S.S.I · 21 Sep 2022 at 15:23

Raymond Lin said:
It's totally up to you but these are homemade, handcut, double-fried (in oil).

It is completely, and IMO superior, texture to chip shop chips. And I don't think it is possible to do in the Airfryer.

Yeh you're right, that kinda texture you need that instant, searing hot heat covering all round the chip to get a plate of nice cronchy boiz like you have there!

wesimmo · 21 Sep 2022 at 15:36

It does help if you par boil them, then chill and then air fry, like triple cooked chips essentially. Roughing up the par boiled chips helps create some crunch.

Firestar_3x · 21 Sep 2022 at 17:29

As our Ninja will steam / pressure cook & air fry, when cooking chips I add a small amount of water under the crisping basket, chips come out amazing.

Ad_Augendae · 22 Sep 2022 at 15:32

Firestar_3x said:
As our Ninja will steam / pressure cook & air fry, when cooking chips I add a small amount of water under the crisping basket, chips come out amazing.

Pictures.. OR it didn't happen

We are looking to Buy!

jpaul · 22 Sep 2022 at 17:04

Thought they had an alternative air tight lid for steam cooking.

aVdub · 22 Sep 2022 at 17:19

jpaul said:
Thought they had an alternative air tight lid for steam cooking.

Yes.

To go from steam to air fry I just change the lid on my Instant Pot Duo.

koolpc · 22 Sep 2022 at 17:41

Which Air fryer then people?

Captain · 22 Sep 2022 at 18:37

koolpc said:
Which Air fryer then people?

I’ve been really impressed by my Cosori 5.5L from Amazon for £99.

COSORI Air Fryer with 100 Recipes Cookbook, XXL 5.5L Oil Free Air Fryers for Home Use, 11 Presets, Preheat & Shake Reminder, LED Onetouch Screen, Timer & Temperature Control,Nonstick Basket,1700W https://amzn.eu/d/iyaut4z

aVdub · 22 Sep 2022 at 18:42

koolpc said:
Which Air fryer then people?

If multi function is something considered, then I can really recommend the Ninja Foodi Max Health grill.

Mr Badger · 23 Sep 2022 at 22:13

I'm toying with giving the air fryer thing a go, but not sure I want to spend hundreds at this point. Spotted this in my local ASDA for £89: Scoville Black 5-in-1 XL Air Fryer with Rotisserie

Scoville 11 Litre Digital Air Fryer With Rotisserie Feature | Electricals | George at ASDA

• 11 litre Digital XL Air fryer • 8 preset cooking modes for convenient cooking including rotisserie, meats, fish, fries, and dehydration • Includes 2 mesh o...

direct.asda.com

From the website:

• Black
• 5 in 1 design with rotisserie
• 2000 Watts
• Plastic/Glass
• Model number: SAF101B
• Capacity: 11L
• 33.9 x 38.2 x 32.4cm
• Weight: 6.55kg
• 2 year warranty

Pretty certain on the box in store it mentioned a 3 year warranty.

Can't find any reviews or further info. Any idea whether it's good/worth the money/best avoided?

Philtor · 24 Sep 2022 at 00:25

That looks identical to the Tower T17039 I have and it’s great. You can actually see the food as it’s cooking and the rotisserie is great for chicken or joints of meat.

The overpriced Ninja machines have none of the above. Fact.

Mr Badger · 24 Sep 2022 at 01:05

Philtor said:
That looks identical to the Tower T17039 I have and it’s great. You can actually see the food as it’s cooking and the rotisserie is great for chicken or joints of meat.

The overpriced Ninja machines have none of the above. Fact.

Thank you - that's some good intel. :-)

aVdub · 24 Sep 2022 at 06:56

Philtor said:
That looks identical to the Tower T17039 I have and it’s great. You can actually see the food as it’s cooking and the rotisserie is great for chicken or joints of meat.

The overpriced Ninja machines have none of the above. Fact.

The machine we bought suited what we wanted with multi function being one of them and rotisserie most defiantly not one of them and at a price we considered very good and would pay again if the machine went pop

Fact!

Philtor · 24 Sep 2022 at 07:45

I didn’t mean your Ninja model in particular

I mean in general, they do seem overpriced compared to the competition.

aVdub · 24 Sep 2022 at 07:55

Philtor said:
I didn’t mean your Ninja model in particular I mean in general, they do seem overpriced compared to the competition.

I see

That machine in particular is good value with more features and a bigger size than the nearest Ninja and at £40 less.

robj20 · 24 Sep 2022 at 08:18

Philtor said:
That looks identical to the Tower T17039 I have and it’s great. You can actually see the food as it’s cooking and the rotisserie is great for chicken or joints of meat.

The overpriced Ninja machines have none of the above. Fact.

The above doesn't do sous vide, pressure cooking, slow cooking, frying, steaming.
I wanted one device to do everything. Fact.
I have the Instant Pot Pro not the Ninja.

Philtor · 24 Sep 2022 at 08:50

Rotisserie chicken is a game changer but

main reason I bought mine at the time tbh.

zom247 · 29 Sep 2022 at 19:50

Anyone bought an oil spray bottle to use with their air fryer?

aVdub · 29 Sep 2022 at 19:55

zom247 said:
Anyone bought an oil spray bottle to use with their air fryer?

I bought a rape seed oil spray bottle and top up when low.

Firestar_3x · 30 Sep 2022 at 12:28

jpaul said:
Thought they had an alternative air tight lid for steam cooking.

Not on a NINJA Foodi MAX.

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