Food and Drink Air Fryers?

**Buehler445** · 02-13-2018, 02:08 PM

Wife and I have been talking about getting one. Our oil fryer is being a **** so I think it is time.

What’s the planets thoughts on them? Any models that are good or not?

**The Franchise** · 02-13-2018, 02:11 PM

I've wanted to get one for a while.....just haven't picked one up.

Stinger · 02-13-2018, 02:11 PM

Cheap model

Frosty · 02-13-2018, 02:13 PM

I use mine all the time but only for potatoes so far. It's fairly small so I don't think cooking meat would work very well.

JakeF · 02-13-2018, 02:18 PM

I've always wanted one but figured that the commericial were bullshit. They sound handy though.

**srvy** · 02-13-2018, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by JakeF

I've always wanted one but figured that the commericial were bullshit. They sound handy though.

If you have kids its a must and even if you dont they are very handy. If for nothing other than not messing with all that oil.

TambaBerry · 02-13-2018, 02:27 PM

I love mine, I make bacon wrapped jalapenos all the time in it.

nicksdad · 02-13-2018, 02:39 PM

we use it for far more than potatoes. we marinate chicken or beef , cut it up into small chunks and use the air fryer . it works fine . ( that being said it is basically a small convection oven with a basket)

Joshuabmayer · 02-13-2018, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by srvy

If you have kids its a must and even if you dont they are very handy. If for nothing other than not messing with all that oil.

Hell I use mine mainly every day for my 5 and 2 year old. Great for chicken nuggets, french fries, bunch of stuff. My 5 year old even loads the air fryer and punches the time and temp in. great food. Well worth it.

JohnnyHammersticks · 02-13-2018, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Stinger

Cheap model

Sharper Image?

**Fire Me Boy!** · 02-13-2018, 03:51 PM

I have the Philips XL. It's pretty big. Everything I read prior to purchase was get the biggest you could afford, and I agree with that after using mine.

It does some things really, really well. Anything frozen that was pre-fried - like frozen fries, chicken nuggets, etc. Those come out like 90-95 the quality of oil fried. It crisps everything up really well. It also reheats pizza like a beast.

What it does well - potatoes, roasted veggies, etc. I've made quite tasty traditional dredged fried chicken in mine. Again, not quite as good as deep or pan fried, but good. Less messy and allegedly better for you. It's a trade off for a little dip in taste. I've roasted salmon, as well. That turned out nice.

My only failure was frozen fried okra. That was just awful.

A couple things that are must - stop the cook and shake the basket every few minutes; and spritz the food with oil when it goes in. I also strongly recommend getting some parchment steamer inserts. Helps keep the food from sticking to the basket.

**Fire Me Boy!** · 02-13-2018, 03:52 PM

My fried chicken:

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Originally Posted by Fire Me Boy!

Air fryer fried chicken and snow peas.

**SAUTO** · 02-13-2018, 05:50 PM

I've got one sitting in a box in my office. Probably should take it home sometime lol

Randallflagg · 02-13-2018, 06:17 PM

The Wife and I have had one for a couple of years. Used it quite a bit in the beginning, but not so much these days.

I mean, it's really great for say, frozen fries or chicken strips, but honestly, we never used it for much else.

Do they work? Yep....but again, we never really got into the whole "air fryer" thing..

**OnTheWarpath15** · 02-13-2018, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fire Me Boy!

I have the Philips XL. It's pretty big. Everything I read prior to purchase was get the biggest you could afford, and I agree with that after using mine.

It does some things really, really well. Anything frozen that was pre-fried - like frozen fries, chicken nuggets, etc. Those come out like 90-95 the quality of oil fried. It crisps everything up really well. It also reheats pizza like a beast.

What it does well - potatoes, roasted veggies, etc. I've made quite tasty traditional dredged fried chicken in mine. Again, not quite as good as deep or pan fried, but good. Less messy and allegedly better for you. It's a trade off for a little dip in taste. I've roasted salmon, as well. That turned out nice.

My only failure was frozen fried okra. That was just awful.

A couple things that are must - stop the cook and shake the basket every few minutes; and spritz the food with oil when it goes in. I also strongly recommend getting some parchment steamer inserts. Helps keep the food from sticking to the basket.

Three bills? **** me.

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TambaBerry MVP Join Date: Jan 2013 Casino cash: $1705541	I love mine, I make bacon wrapped jalapenos all the time in it.
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nicksdad Starter Join Date: Jan 2012 Casino cash: $6335312	we use it for far more than potatoes. we marinate chicken or beef , cut it up into small chunks and use the air fryer . it works fine . ( that being said it is basically a small convection oven with a basket)
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Fire Me Boy! Cast Iron Jedi Join Date: Nov 2004 Casino cash: $9999900 VARSITY	I have the Philips XL. It's pretty big. Everything I read prior to purchase was get the biggest you could afford, and I agree with that after using mine. It does some things really, really well. Anything frozen that was pre-fried - like frozen fries, chicken nuggets, etc. Those come out like 90-95 the quality of oil fried. It crisps everything up really well. It also reheats pizza like a beast. What it does well - potatoes, roasted veggies, etc. I've made quite tasty traditional dredged fried chicken in mine. Again, not quite as good as deep or pan fried, but good. Less messy and allegedly better for you. It's a trade off for a little dip in taste. I've roasted salmon, as well. That turned out nice. My only failure was frozen fried okra. That was just awful. A couple things that are must - stop the cook and shake the basket every few minutes; and spritz the food with oil when it goes in. I also strongly recommend getting some parchment steamer inserts. Helps keep the food from sticking to the basket.
Posts: 35,253

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Randallflagg MVP Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Olathe Casino cash: $9987156	The Wife and I have had one for a couple of years. Used it quite a bit in the beginning, but not so much these days. I mean, it's really great for say, frozen fries or chicken strips, but honestly, we never used it for much else. Do they work? Yep....but again, we never really got into the whole "air fryer" thing..
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