Anybody have an air fryer?

[cwydro]

Thinking about buying one, but very skeptical.

[Liberalhammer]

1. Yes

We love it.

[aeromanKC]

5. Yes.

Love it. Rarely turn the big oven on anymore.

[cwydro]

10. Thanks!

[Turbineguy]

2. Fantastic for potatoes.

Not so good for steak.

[cwydro]

4. Potatoes is what I'd use it for so that's good to know!

Thanks!

[Turbineguy]

17. Potatoes

Mine will air fry about 1 pound at a time. I use the small potatoes, cut each in half, mix with olive oil and seasonings and run for 20 minutes at 360 degrees.

[cwydro]

18. That's pretty much how I roast them in the oven now, but it takes longer.

Anyway, the air fryer was out of stock, so I’m out of luck.

[irisblue]

3. Still thinking on one for me.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/115788229


I saw several vegetarian cooks rec an air fryer for making crispy tofu cubes

[cwydro]

8. Answered on your thread.

Thanks for that link. I should’ve looked before posting lol!

[Liberalhammer]

6. Left overs

Great for reheating them, french fries, anything that you would derp fry.

[trof]

21. derp

[Autumn]

7. Don't be. I use mine for everything I can. Checken? Awesome. French Fries? The best.

Cornbread in a small bunt pan? Great. Fish? Delightful. My Ninja is without a doubt the best kitchen appliance I have ever had, and the most used.

[cwydro]

9. I have a Ninja blender, and love it.

Belk has a $22 air fryer deal, so I’m considering. It’s not a Ninja though.

[irisblue]

12. Out of stock

https://www.belk.com/p/dash-digital-compact-air-fryer/81005971195741.html

[cwydro]

14. Lol, I just found that out!

But the more expensive one is available of course!

[trof]

22. Just checken in...

[PoliticAverse]

11. Think of it as a "small convection oven"...

lots of youtube videos showing what it will do.

Got mine for $30 on Black Friday (to use with the 50 lb bag of potatoes I bought).

[TygrBright]

13. Got a convection oven? Or a toaster oven with a "turbo" setting? You got one already.

"Air fryers" are basically small-chamber electric convection ovens that use fans to circulate the hot air around the food.

You can achieve the same results in a convection oven or a toaster oven with a "turbo" setting by purchasing a mesh basket or metal steamer set and arranging your food on it the same way you would in an air fryer, and using the "convection" or "turbo" setting.

As the chamber is likely larger than the dedicated small-chamber "air fryer" your cooking time may vary.

But you won't have to find storage space for yet another single-use appliance.

helpfully,
Bright

[cwydro]

15. Good to know, thanks!

Didn’t know that about convection ovens.

[Sedona]

16. Do it! I LOVE mine.

Amazing, fast results. Whole chickens are awesome!

Chicken wings to die for!

Anything you'd deep fry you can do here for half the calories and healthier options.

https://smile.amazon.com/Ninja-Programmable-TenderCrisp-Technology-OP101/dp/B07S85TPLG/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=ninja%2Bfoodi&qid=1581895247&sr=8-2&th=1

[cwydro]

19. Thanks!

I’m a fan of Ninja products.

[Freddie]

20. Love mine

Frozen potatoes
Hot dogs
Leftovers (pizza, egg rolls)
Cinnamon toast
Baked potatoes - no heating up the oven for a fluffy baked potato to go with your grilled steak in the summer
Plus lots more I haven’t tried yet