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Air fryers
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I was in the car, and using my phone to type (not driving) so thought I'd time to edit it when I got back, clearly not you were far too fast.
Thanks for this code, I was waiting to see what prime day deals might come up but went for it last night, AF400 ordered from ninja £180 and Im getting a free set of silicone mitts, and 5% cashback on top via a work reward scheme
Caporegime
Finally caved after the new price cap news, and realising that our 3kw oven is one for an hour pretty much every day.
Got the Cosori 5.5l 1700W model, after doing loads of research, and only paid £95.
Got the Cosori 5.5l 1700W model, after doing loads of research, and only paid £95.
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If anyone is interested.
Soldato
Have you used it yet? Any good?
Caporegime
Spooky, it got delivered 30 minutes ago, and just did some frozen fries and chicken strips.
Perfectly cooked in 12 minutes at 180ºC, which would normally be 20 minutes in the oven at 200ºC, so a saving both in time and wattage.
Any thoughts on air fryers vs combi oven in microwave?
Tempted to get an air fryer for energy consumption but I figured if I actually start using the oven function an the microwave.. It's a lot smaller than my gas oven.
Plus small kitchen so realistically I'd have to ditch the microwave if I got an air fryer which isn't very economical! Microwave is 900w combi/grill /oven and still pretty new.. main oven is gas hob and gas oven.
Tempted to get an air fryer for energy consumption but I figured if I actually start using the oven function an the microwave.. It's a lot smaller than my gas oven.
Plus small kitchen so realistically I'd have to ditch the microwave if I got an air fryer which isn't very economical! Microwave is 900w combi/grill /oven and still pretty new.. main oven is gas hob and gas oven.
Soldato
That's interesting as I've been doing the same temps as shown on the packet, but for less time.
So for example 200ºC for 21/24 minutes is for me done at 200ºC for 16 minutes, but will try what you state above.
I haven’t a clue when it comes to cooking times and air fryers tbh.
I wish they would state times for air fryers on the packaging as a fan assisted oven does not appear to be quite the same.
I found this ‘cheat sheet’ but it doesn’t cover everything. Might be of interest to others in my position
drive.google.com
I wish they would state times for air fryers on the packaging as a fan assisted oven does not appear to be quite the same.
I found this ‘cheat sheet’ but it doesn’t cover everything. Might be of interest to others in my position
CIRG-Air-Fryer-Flyer-1.pdf
drive.google.com
Soldato
I haven’t a clue when it comes to cooking times and air fryers tbh.
I wish they would state times for air fryers on the packaging as a fan assisted oven does not appear to be quite the same.
I found this ‘cheat sheet’ but it doesn’t cover everything. Might be of interest to others in my position
CIRG-Air-Fryer-Flyer-1.pdf
Some are stating on their packaging for air fryers and for us, we've found a open, shake and view has been good enough, with that time remembered for next time.
Yes its annoying no times/temps for air fryers. Something I bought the other month did have air fryer cooking instructions on it, first and only thing I've seen with it. Can't think what it was now, may have been proper chips or something from Ocado.I haven’t a clue when it comes to cooking times and air fryers tbh.
I wish they would state times for air fryers on the packaging as a fan assisted oven does not appear to be quite the same.
I found this ‘cheat sheet’ but it doesn’t cover everything. Might be of interest to others in my position
CIRG-Air-Fryer-Flyer-1.pdf
Soldato
Trial and error always. So for me so far...
Salmon fillets is 9 - 10 mins 180c
Chicken breast 12 - 13 mins 180c
Wedges 15 - 18 mins 200c
Salmon fillets is 9 - 10 mins 180c
Chicken breast 12 - 13 mins 180c
Wedges 15 - 18 mins 200c
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You don't really need to spend a lot for a good Air fryer, I've had 2 of Wilkos own 4 Litre ones and both have been absolutely brilliant.
The first unit i had lasted 3 years of daily use before giving up, Then i purchased a Tefal one which was absolute rubbish in comparison (it dropped apart inside "on the food!" and their customer support is none existent..
I then purchased another one of Wilkos own 4L Air fryers and its just as good as my original, If not better they have made it slightly smaller, But the basket size itself is the the same size and its quieter then the previous model £40 on offer too atm.
The first unit i had lasted 3 years of daily use before giving up, Then i purchased a Tefal one which was absolute rubbish in comparison (it dropped apart inside "on the food!" and their customer support is none existent..
I then purchased another one of Wilkos own 4L Air fryers and its just as good as my original, If not better they have made it slightly smaller, But the basket size itself is the the same size and its quieter then the previous model £40 on offer too atm.
Man of Honour
I bought a cheap food thermometer off Amazon when we got our first air fryer until I started to get to grips with timings and temps.
Most things are happy around 180 for 12 minutes though to be honest
oven chips go on at 210 for the crispiness though.
Most things are happy around 180 for 12 minutes though to be honest
oven chips go on at 210 for the crispiness though.
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I need to have a good read through this thread, but could I kindly ask for some recommendations please.
Our currrent oven is 15 years old, and has seen better days. It's always dirty, and the seals are broken so not very efficient!!
If I tried to replace as much cooking as possible with an air fryer (or maybe two) what should I be looking at?
I'm worried they aren't big enough for things like roast chickens or pizzas, and will end up being used for cooking chips and not much else.
We do veg in the Microwave, and use our gas hob a fair amount, but I know our oven must be hitting the electric bill quite hard.
oh, we're a family of four.
Thanks!!
Our currrent oven is 15 years old, and has seen better days. It's always dirty, and the seals are broken so not very efficient!!
If I tried to replace as much cooking as possible with an air fryer (or maybe two) what should I be looking at?
I'm worried they aren't big enough for things like roast chickens or pizzas, and will end up being used for cooking chips and not much else.
We do veg in the Microwave, and use our gas hob a fair amount, but I know our oven must be hitting the electric bill quite hard.
oh, we're a family of four.
Thanks!!
Soldato
As just two we get by very well with a ninja foodi max health grill and an Instant Pot Duo crisp + air fryer.
The Ninja handles a small to medium chicken OK, although sometimes I spatchcock the bird and lay foil in, instead of the raised cooking bed.
The Instant Pot will do for example a curry in 20/30 minutes for a family much bigger than you have and is a very capable machine.
Only thing we really use the oven for is pizza, but that said, if it was halved it would probably do in the Ninja and as much else in there, it will do in a fraction of the time our oven takes to reach temp.
Soldato
I keep coming onto this thread and have a good read but I still can't make up my mind what to do.
Wife and I are old school cooks -Roast beef and Yorkshire puds -lamb/pork leg steaks and roast spuds -lasagne - cottage pies and all things normally cooked in oven. Microwave for defrosting and heating cold stuff -milky coffee etc -I think it's just a case of electric was cheap so we never ventured far from moms cooking methods.
Now things have changed - can those meals mentioned above be cooked in a Air-fryer or part of them.
We have a new cooker with air fry function but as metioned elsewhere it's still a fan oven with a fancy rack but we have found it cooks frozen chips much better than normal.
So would we find a benefit from a Air Fryer - I am talking medium size or a beginner user size just to test the water. Also we do not have a lot of worktop space.
Basically is it worth a punt.
Wife and I are old school cooks -Roast beef and Yorkshire puds -lamb/pork leg steaks and roast spuds -lasagne - cottage pies and all things normally cooked in oven. Microwave for defrosting and heating cold stuff -milky coffee etc -I think it's just a case of electric was cheap so we never ventured far from moms cooking methods.
Now things have changed - can those meals mentioned above be cooked in a Air-fryer or part of them.
We have a new cooker with air fry function but as metioned elsewhere it's still a fan oven with a fancy rack but we have found it cooks frozen chips much better than normal.
So would we find a benefit from a Air Fryer - I am talking medium size or a beginner user size just to test the water. Also we do not have a lot of worktop space.
Basically is it worth a punt.
Any recommendations for an Air Fryer less than £100 (ideally near £75 or less).
I'll be cooking for one - oven chips, chicken etc.
I know these are just small fan ovens, but an Air Fryer should be cheaper than turning on my large fan oven, and I like kitchen gadgets as long as they are reasonably priced and useful.
Any suggestions in my price range?
I'll be cooking for one - oven chips, chicken etc.
I know these are just small fan ovens, but an Air Fryer should be cheaper than turning on my large fan oven, and I like kitchen gadgets as long as they are reasonably priced and useful.
Any suggestions in my price range?