Consolidated "Air Fryer - Experiences, Questions, Recipes" thread
Jan 20, 2019, 5:38 pm
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Jan 27, 2019, 11:59 am
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I see America's Test Kitchen/Cook's Illustrated has an air fryer cook book. I'd buy it if I weren't so cheap.
Jan 27, 2019, 5:16 pm
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I see America's Test Kitchen/Cook's Illustrated has an air fryer cook book. I'd buy it if I weren't so cheap.
Feb 20, 2019, 2:52 am
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For a lot of things I agree, particularly anything with a batter or viscose covering.
But ever since I switched back to sunflower oil from rapeseed, my hash browns/homefries, roast potatoes & chips (UK & Irish) are pretty damn good.
But ever since I switched back to sunflower oil from rapeseed, my hash browns/homefries, roast potatoes & chips (UK & Irish) are pretty damn good.
Feb 20, 2019, 10:36 am
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Mrs. Swede bought a small one from Kohl's during Black Friday. It's only like a 2qt, so barely anything fits in there. Otherwise, it works very well. Maybe the 6qt one will be something like $45 this Black Friday, and then I'll upgrade.
Jul 8, 2019, 2:57 pm
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Under 20 minutes isn’t really a feasible time frame for cooking with the Air Fryer.
Warm up time is going to be at least 5 minutes and cooking time is usually between 15 and 30 minutes, with over 20 minutes cooking being more common than under.
Even though the AirFryer can be set to warm up during prep work, it’s more realistic to think of food taking 30 to 40 minutes to make than under 20 minutes.
One of the few exceptions would be egg “fritatas” in individual molds or silicone cups; warm up AirFryer, beat eggs, add seasoning, fill cups with sliced vegetables, bacon, grated cheese, add seasoned beaten egg and cook for about 8 minutes until puffed up and golden. If you’re efficient, that can just be done in 20 minutes.
An AirFryer doesn’t actually make cooking much faster, it’s just kind of hotter. The warm up time is fast compared to larger ovens, so that’s the main reason you might save time with it.
What sort of thing are you thinking of that could be prepared and cooked in under 20 minutes?
Warm up time is going to be at least 5 minutes and cooking time is usually between 15 and 30 minutes, with over 20 minutes cooking being more common than under.
Even though the AirFryer can be set to warm up during prep work, it’s more realistic to think of food taking 30 to 40 minutes to make than under 20 minutes.
One of the few exceptions would be egg “fritatas” in individual molds or silicone cups; warm up AirFryer, beat eggs, add seasoning, fill cups with sliced vegetables, bacon, grated cheese, add seasoned beaten egg and cook for about 8 minutes until puffed up and golden. If you’re efficient, that can just be done in 20 minutes.
An AirFryer doesn’t actually make cooking much faster, it’s just kind of hotter. The warm up time is fast compared to larger ovens, so that’s the main reason you might save time with it.
What sort of thing are you thinking of that could be prepared and cooked in under 20 minutes?
Jul 9, 2019, 3:04 am
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Hi LapLap and Jaimito,Thanks for reply.
Do you have the detailed recipes for egg “fritatas”?
Yea.. I was having difficulties in getting the right temperature and timing for the cooking.
Anyway sidenote: My wife was looking through some kindle ebook from amazon today and she told me she found one that compile all recipes that can be cooked within 20 minutes :P
Just sharing. This is the link
Do you have the detailed recipes for egg “fritatas”?
Yea.. I was having difficulties in getting the right temperature and timing for the cooking.
Anyway sidenote: My wife was looking through some kindle ebook from amazon today and she told me she found one that compile all recipes that can be cooked within 20 minutes :P
Just sharing. This is the link
Jul 11, 2019, 4:50 am
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Anyway, you seem to have found the book to want.
I’m just making lunch for myself and my kid right now - marinaded chicken thighs in the AirFryer, 5 mins warm up, 25 mins to cook.
In the meantime Mange Tout “beans” and some broccoli in a pan with hot water (boil 3 minutes) and a little japonica rice from the rice cooker. One tomato sliced.
Except for marinading the chicken (2-3 minutes, last night) as well as rinsing and adding water to the rice then pressing a button an hour ago, whole thing takes 30 minutes.
Am just not interested in cutting down on more time.
For myself, the vegetables I cook the most are aubergines/egg plants. I roast these whole at 200C and they take 40 minutes (smaller ones would cook quicker but these are much more expensive in London). Roasted pineapple slices at 200C also take at least 30 minutes to caramelise as we like.
Sweet potato “fries” take about 15 minutes.
As I said, AirFryer adds convenience to my own cooking style, not time savings. YMMV.
Last edited by LapLap; Jul 11, 2019 at 5:07 am
Jul 13, 2019, 4:44 pm
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Mine is boxed up and ready to be offered to anyone in the building who wants it.
I can’t find any use for it that gives results even close to just cooking normally and it isn’t any faster.
So, in a condo it had been deemed not “space worthy.”
I can’t find any use for it that gives results even close to just cooking normally and it isn’t any faster.
So, in a condo it had been deemed not “space worthy.”
Jul 22, 2019, 2:39 pm
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Frozen pizza/fish fingers /chicken nuggets etc come out without the soggy bottom
in fact anything frozen and supposed to be baked in a conventional oven is much better as the hot air is rapidly driven to the top and bottom.
Think of it as a fan oven on steroids.
in fact anything frozen and supposed to be baked in a conventional oven is much better as the hot air is rapidly driven to the top and bottom.
Think of it as a fan oven on steroids.
Jul 23, 2019, 6:53 am
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Thanks for confirming my suspicion. I've been considering one, but lack of condo space vs. amount of use had me in a holding pattern. Think I'll wait for now.