Air Fryers

[dickythorpe]

What one did you purchase Dar?

Frozen chips? Or did you cut up some spuds?

Sorry - didn’t see you’d asked the same question before I asked it.

We posted at the same time
I've been thinking about one for yonks. Aldi had one on offer last week.

 

[Darran]

I started with chips as we wanted to reduce the fat content. Have also cooked Salmon in mine, took around 7 mins depending on how well done you like it.

I also make up different spice mixes to rub on the food which adds to the flavour.

When you say chips do you mean a bag of frozen oven chips or cutting a potato up? If the latter, do you have to coat the potatoes in oil?

We cut potatoes earlier poured over a little garlic oil and sprinkled with a bit of paprika.
They were outstanding.

 

[Itchysphincter]

Anyone got one?
Bought one on Amazon yesterday,had it delivered earlier and just made chips for tea.

I can’t lie the finest chips I’ve ever tasted.

Really, I’ve been thinking of getting one. Did you have to put much oil in or boil the potatoes first?

 

[Londonlisa2001]

When you say chips do you mean a bag of frozen oven chips or cutting a potato up? If the latter, do you have to coat the potatoes in oil?

Hi Lisa, Real potatoes, sliced, rinsed, dried then a Tbsp of oil to coat & in my fryer I cook them at 180c for anywhere between 24 - 32 mins, depending on amount & type of potato. It is important to shake them around every so often to get even coverage.

Edited to add that you can also do frozen chips in it as well.

They sound good. Although most gadgets in my house end up being used a few times and then never again. My bread maker being a particular example. I roast vegetables quite a bit, cauliflower, broccoli, peppers, cabbage etc. Flavour is brilliant. So would be good for that.

 

[dickythorpe]

What make was it Dar?
Link?

 

[Resolvenjack]

Hi Lisa, Real potatoes, sliced, rinsed, dried then a Tbsp of oil to coat & in my fryer I cook them at 180c for anywhere between 24 - 32 mins, depending on amount & type of potato. It is important to shake them around every so often to get even coverage.

Edited to add that you can also do frozen chips in it as well.

They sound good. Although most gadgets in my house end up being used a few times and then never again. My bread maker being a particular example. I roast vegetables quite a bit, cauliflower, broccoli, peppers, cabbage etc. Flavour is brilliant. So would be good for that.

Yes, absolutely great for veggies. You just have to watch them more as they cook quicker than a normal oven. As I said earlier I cooked peppers stuffed with mexican spicy rice last night which took 8 mins, then I put some grated cheese on top for 1-2 mins. Delicious with the chicken thighs.

 

[Darran]

Anyone got one?
Bought one on Amazon yesterday,had it delivered earlier and just made chips for tea.

I can’t lie the finest chips I’ve ever tasted.

Really, I’ve been thinking of getting one. Did you have to put much oil in or boil the potatoes first?

No to both.

 

[Resolvenjack]

Anyone got one?
Bought one on Amazon yesterday,had it delivered earlier and just made chips for tea.

I can’t lie the finest chips I’ve ever tasted.

Really, I’ve been thinking of getting one. Did you have to put much oil in or boil the potatoes first?

The oil is primarily to help them brown but also stops them burning before being cooked through

 

[Darran]

What make was it Dar?
Link?

This one Dick.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Uten-Detachable-Adjustable-Temperature-Control/dp/B07GBD839D

 

[Londonlisa2001]

When you say chips do you mean a bag of frozen oven chips or cutting a potato up? If the latter, do you have to coat the potatoes in oil?

We cut potatoes earlier poured over a little garlic oil and sprinkled with a bit of paprika.
They were outstanding.

Sweet potatoes done with paprika and cayenne in a little oil in the oven are fantastic. They’d work well in your air fryer I would think.

 

[JackFish]

Got one for Christmas, it does pressure cooking as well but haven’t used it for that much. Really impressed with how it cooks chips, normal and sweet potato variety.

 

[Monty]

They're the new George Foreman grill, with people raving about them. In 5 years nobody will even remember they existed. :lol:

 

[Resolvenjack]

They're the new George Foreman grill, with people raving about them. In 5 years nobody will even remember they existed. :lol:

Hmmm, been using mine since 2015. I should have grown out of it by now then :lol:

 

[exiledclaseboy]

We use ours regularly. They make banging chips and are absolutely the best way I’ve found of cooking sausages.

 

[dickythorpe]

Do you have to line the basket with foil?