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Does anyone use an Air fryer

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jeanie99 Tue 06-Sept-22 16:44:47

Trying to cut down on using my oven so much and obviously saving energy and the cost. I use my small oven most of the time unless family visit.
I have a microwave and electric steamer and grill which are also used on a regular basis.
I've seen Air fryer adverts but don't know anyone who uses one. Just wondered how they compare against my regular appliances, can anyone recommend buying this appliance.

Sago Tue 06-Sept-22 16:51:38

I have an 11/1 Instant Pot it air fries, grills, pressure cooks, bakes etc etc.
I barely use my oven.

Lovetopaint037 Tue 06-Sept-22 16:59:46

I’m a convert. Love my Ninja AF 400. Only restriction is the size of dish/pan you can get into the drawers when doing certain dishes. You can do anything that you do in an oven.

SkyBird Tue 06-Sept-22 17:00:47

I have a Ninja air fryer on order. It was highly discounted. I am not sure how I am going to utilise it. As I am vegetarian and my DH is a confirmed meat eater. However I am looking forward to the challenge.

Maudi Tue 06-Sept-22 17:08:33

I have an Air Fryer and an Instant Pot out of the two I think the Instant Pot is the winner you can cook most casseroles/curries in 8 mins. I try to cook one pot meals.

Summerlove Tue 06-Sept-22 17:16:31

I got an air frost for my birthday

I’m loving it.

That said, I have almost all the gadgets

BlueBelle Tue 06-Sept-22 17:24:32

I bought one yesterday unfortunately it had a fault and did nt heat up so it had to go back put me off a bit

minesaprosecco Tue 06-Sept-22 17:25:41

Sago, I've just bought an 11 in 1. Do you recommend any particular website for recipes? I've googled but as always there's far too much choice! And the instant pot website is a bit difficult to navigate.

Milly47 Tue 06-Sept-22 17:35:58

There have been a number of threads about air fryers -

www.gransnet.com/forums/food/1315104-Air-Fryers-What-to-look-for-reviews-tips-recipes-features-etc

www.gransnet.com/forums/food/1314961-Air-fryer-recommendations-please

www.gransnet.com/forums/food/1310695-Air-Fryer-half-price

www.gransnet.com/forums/ask_a_gran/1314780-halogen-cooker-v-airfryer

I have a Tower one which was about £45 and has proved very useful since purchase - good for roast potatoes, mixed veg, chips (for GC), sausages, burgers, etc

Auntieflo Tue 06-Sept-22 19:22:36

I have a small Air Fryer, from Aldi and I am trying to find more ways to use it.
Tonight I successfully cooked a quiche, from frozen in 20 mins at 180°, so am pleased with myself.