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TygrBright

(20,758 posts)
13. Got a convection oven? Or a toaster oven with a "turbo" setting? You got one already.
Sun Feb 16, 2020, 07:15 PM
Feb 2020

"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

Anybody have an air fryer? [View all] cwydro Feb 2020 OP
Yes Liberalhammer Feb 2020 #1
Yes. aeromanKC Feb 2020 #5
Thanks! cwydro Feb 2020 #10
Fantastic for potatoes. Turbineguy Feb 2020 #2
Potatoes is what I'd use it for so that's good to know! cwydro Feb 2020 #4
Potatoes Turbineguy Feb 2020 #17
That's pretty much how I roast them in the oven now, but it takes longer. cwydro Feb 2020 #18
Still thinking on one for me. irisblue Feb 2020 #3
Answered on your thread. cwydro Feb 2020 #8
Left overs Liberalhammer Feb 2020 #6
derp trof Feb 2020 #21
Don't be. I use mine for everything I can. Checken? Awesome. French Fries? The best. Autumn Feb 2020 #7
I have a Ninja blender, and love it. cwydro Feb 2020 #9
Out of stock irisblue Feb 2020 #12
Lol, I just found that out! cwydro Feb 2020 #14
Just checken in... trof Feb 2020 #22
Think of it as a "small convection oven"... PoliticAverse Feb 2020 #11
Got a convection oven? Or a toaster oven with a "turbo" setting? You got one already. TygrBright Feb 2020 #13
Good to know, thanks! cwydro Feb 2020 #15
Do it! I LOVE mine. Sedona Feb 2020 #16
Thanks! cwydro Feb 2020 #19
Love mine Freddie Feb 2020 #20
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