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jeepdad · 02-05-2022, 04:28 AM

I know there are discussions on here somewhere regarding Air Fryers but couldn't find it. My Bride asked me to ask you guys about recommending an air fryer. She is a little disillusioned after our first attemp using an Instapot air fryer attachment as well as reading reviews on Amazon on air fryers. She's asking also fryer/toaster oven combo or a stand-alone. Or, are air fryers just meh and not worth the squeeze? Thanks

-Dan

BigO · 02-05-2022, 05:21 AM

I borrowed Phil's for a few days to try it out. He raves about it. It disappointed me on everything I cooked in it. Like Instapot, I think it's just a fad. I ended up buying a new, larger capacity deep fryer and I'm very happy about it.

Lots of people love thir air fryers and Instapots, but I'm satisfied with a crock pot and a deep fryer.

jeepdad · 02-05-2022, 05:54 AM

Jason, perhaps you're right it's just doesn't give good results. My daughter has one she raves about her air fryer bringing leftovers back to life.

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BigO · 02-05-2022, 06:00 AM

That's jut my opinion/experience. How many Ronco products are still being used?

Doing low carb, fats aren't an issue. The breading is verboten.

jeepdad · 02-05-2022, 06:18 AM

I haven't had any problems with our Instapot. Works as advertised and works well.

vernonator · 02-07-2022, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by jeepdad

Jason, perhaps you're right it's just doesn't give good results. My daughter has one she raves about her air fryer bringing leftovers back to life.

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We have the Instapot version of an air-fryer - looks like a square toaster oven. Its mediocre for "air frying" but as a leftover re-heater (new word right there) it excels. MUCH better than the microwave for anything except soup. We also use it to roast veggies - there are only two of us now and its perfect for that.

As others have said its also great at "frying" all those frozen items - fries, rings, even pre cooked wings.

I would highly recommend these toaster oven style over the basket style. A friend has a basket style and barely uses hers. When they were over and saw ours, they went right out and purchased one and now use it all the time. They are more versatile, you can use it to air-fry and as a toaster oven.

SLR · 02-05-2022, 06:17 AM

Air Fryer XL is a basket style I currently use with excellent results for about 5 years.

I picked up this oven style air fryer (Power Air Fryer Oven) brand new in box at an estate sale for $20. I have not used it yet but I plan on trying it out soon.

I have been looking for an oven style air fryer and this one got my attention.

I mostly use air fryers for foods found in the frozen section like French fries, onion rings, taquitos, chicken wings and tenders. I roast tomatoes, tomatillos, onions, garlic for salsas. I like to make tempura shrimp and veggies in the air fryer. I have done whole chicken pieces, flap meat and veggies for fajitas with good results.

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jeepdad · 02-05-2022, 06:21 AM

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Originally Posted by SLR

Air Fryer XL is a basket style I currently use with excellent results for about 5 years.

I picked up this oven style air fryer (Power Air Fryer Oven) brand new in box at an estate sale for $20. I have not used it yet but I plan on trying it out soon.

I have been looking for an oven style air fryer and this one got my attention.

I mostly use air fryers for foods found in the frozen section like French fries, onion rings, taquitos, chicken wings and tenders. I roast tomatoes, tomatillos, onions, garlic for salsas. I like to make tempura shrimp and veggies in the air fryer. I have done whole chicken pieces, flap leaf and veggies for fajitas with good results.

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Thanks. Am interested in your thoughts on the oven style.

SLR · 02-05-2022, 06:21 AM

Crock pots, insta pots, air fryers, I use them all. Takes a lot of practice to figure out the best cooks on these kitchen gadgets. For me I have figured out some very good stuff with these gadgets.

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BigJohn · 02-05-2022, 07:15 AM

This one.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/GoWISE-U...4800/308051618

Big enough to do a dozen or so chicken wing sections and a basket of fries at the same time.

You have to turn the food over and rotate the baskets, about half way or a little more through the cook times but it works great.
Comes with accessories and a rotisserie so you can even do a chicken up to 6lbs.

02-05-2022, 04:28 AM	#1
jeepdad Club Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 2,677	Air Fryers I know there are discussions on here somewhere regarding Air Fryers but couldn't find it. My Bride asked me to ask you guys about recommending an air fryer. She is a little disillusioned after our first attemp using an Instapot air fryer attachment as well as reading reviews on Amazon on air fryers. She's asking also fryer/toaster oven combo or a stand-alone. Or, are air fryers just meh and not worth the squeeze? Thanks -Dan

02-05-2022, 05:21 AM	#2
BigO Publisher/Owner El Chefé BBQ Guru Herf God Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Atlanta. Posts: 54,294	I borrowed Phil's for a few days to try it out. He raves about it. It disappointed me on everything I cooked in it. Like Instapot, I think it's just a fad. I ended up buying a new, larger capacity deep fryer and I'm very happy about it. Lots of people love thir air fryers and Instapots, but I'm satisfied with a crock pot and a deep fryer. __________________ Every time you think you've become too cynical, the world finds a way to teach you that the real problem is that you haven't become cynical enough Free speech is free speech is free speech. There is no qualifier. If you aren't outraged, you aren't paying attention. Never attribute malice to that what can be explained as stupidity. Unborn lives matter too.

02-05-2022, 06:00 AM	#4
BigO Publisher/Owner El Chefé BBQ Guru Herf God Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Atlanta. Posts: 54,294	That's jut my opinion/experience. How many Ronco products are still being used? Doing low carb, fats aren't an issue. The breading is verboten. __________________ Every time you think you've become too cynical, the world finds a way to teach you that the real problem is that you haven't become cynical enough Free speech is free speech is free speech. There is no qualifier. If you aren't outraged, you aren't paying attention. Never attribute malice to that what can be explained as stupidity. Unborn lives matter too.

02-05-2022, 06:17 AM	#7
SLR Charter Member Moderator Herf God Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: OC/LA Area, CA USA Posts: 14,149	Air Fryers Air Fryer XL is a basket style I currently use with excellent results for about 5 years. I picked up this oven style air fryer (Power Air Fryer Oven) brand new in box at an estate sale for $20. I have not used it yet but I plan on trying it out soon. I have been looking for an oven style air fryer and this one got my attention. I mostly use air fryers for foods found in the frozen section like French fries, onion rings, taquitos, chicken wings and tenders. I roast tomatoes, tomatillos, onions, garlic for salsas. I like to make tempura shrimp and veggies in the air fryer. I have done whole chicken pieces, flap meat and veggies for fajitas with good results. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Isaiah 53 LGBFJB Last edited by SLR; 02-05-2022 at 06:23 AM.

02-05-2022, 06:21 AM	#9
SLR Charter Member Moderator Herf God Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: OC/LA Area, CA USA Posts: 14,149	Air Fryers Crock pots, insta pots, air fryers, I use them all. Takes a lot of practice to figure out the best cooks on these kitchen gadgets. For me I have figured out some very good stuff with these gadgets. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Isaiah 53 LGBFJB Last edited by SLR; 02-05-2022 at 06:50 AM.

02-05-2022, 05:54 AM	#3
jeepdad Club Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 2,677	Jason, perhaps you're right it's just doesn't give good results. My daughter has one she raves about her air fryer bringing leftovers back to life. Sent from my SM-G975U using Tapatalk

02-05-2022, 06:18 AM	#5
jeepdad Club Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 2,677	I haven't had any problems with our Instapot. Works as advertised and works well.

02-05-2022, 07:15 AM	#10
BigJohn Chief Geek, @cigarweekly Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Atlanta (north burbs - Woodsto Posts: 14,094	This one. https://www.homedepot.com/p/GoWISE-U...4800/308051618 Big enough to do a dozen or so chicken wing sections and a basket of fries at the same time. You have to turn the food over and rotate the baskets, about half way or a little more through the cook times but it works great. Comes with accessories and a rotisserie so you can even do a chicken up to 6lbs. __________________ Government breaks our legs, then hands us a pair of crutches and says, "You see? If it wasn't for us you wouldn't be able to walk.".... Aren't we so lucky!? Need a website? Get one from a BOTL - > PM me! *"I swear by my life, and my love of it, that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask another man to live for mine."* Help support the CigarWeekly webhost (me!) > Shop online? Start HERE: direct to Amazon.com Protect your computer from VIRUSES > Get Avast!

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