Air Fryers

I have a small 2.2l tower. Amazing and cheap to run, only 1kwh if used on full power for 1 hour. I baked a frangipane yesterday, 20 minutes, must have used about 1/4 of a unit. Cost £40 and is very suitable for one. I would get a slightly bigger tower for two or more. Simple and straightforward with a temperature control. Easily sits in a low cupboard and is very light to lift out

Hazeld each fryer is different. I have had mine since the end of last November and have saved so much money not using a double oven.

Mine is a ProBreeze, not made in China, and I think is 4.5 litres, and it cooks French fries to perfection. Sausages are great because there is no sizzling or mess.

Make sure you buy one large enough for your needs because if it is too small, you are cooking a meal in batches.

It is trial and error to start with but I love my toy as I call it. I paid around £60 and it has paid for itself already but next time, I will buy a larger one.

I spent days researching but it was worth it.

I bought a Tower Airfryer just after Grannywannynanny bought hers, and - as it was cheap (£45) - I am pretty pleased with it. We previously almost never fried food, as I am pretty heart-health conscious, but I find the Airfryer makes good roast potatoes, roast parsnips, roasted mixed veg, etc, with only a tiny spray of oil. My reason for buying one was to try and save money by using the oven less. We get our next energy bill next week, so I shall be interested to see if it has helped.

GD I bought a Ninja Foodi 15 in 1. I hate it!!

I think I must be getting really old but it is too complicated for me and doesn't suit my style of cooking at all. I really enjoy the time in the evening when DH and I watch TV in the kitchen with and I cook.

I intend to sell it and buy a much cheaper and straight forward one.

So, it's back to being old fashioned for me. I feel really out of sync with the rest of the world who think they are the best thing ever.

I have spent the best part of a week researching air fryers (including threads in here) because I am very keen to have one. At the moment, it has come down to the Ninja AF160UK or the Tower vortex 5in1 (which doesn’t look like a conventional air fryer but seems to do all sorts). Any thoughts on either (or others) would be much appreciated - it is doing my head in! Unfortunately, we have very few places here now where you can physically get your hands on one, except Currys, and their range is limited.

I have had my Tefal air fryer for a few years. The chips are really good, I also do roast potatoes and parsnips in mine. I find brushing lightly with sunflower oil rather than spraying with frylight makes it easier to keep clean. Only down side for me ….they are a bit bulky and take up much needed storage space but I wouldn’t be without it now.

Have had a actifry for many years quick efficient and saves on washing up
Mine is at the moment is an Actifry Tefal Genius is the biggest capacity as family come round and was around £240 worth every penny

Hazeld here is the link to a recent thread about air fryers. I’ve had mine about 3 weeks and I love it. I’ve not had my oven or grill in use since I bought it. It cooks chicken, chops, sausages etc to perfection. Vegetables are deliciously roasted in it. Mine is a Tower 4.3 litre priced £44.

Yes, it cooks chips nicely. Not tried roasties. I follow my friend’s tip for chips. Give them 3 mins in microwave first in a jug of boiling water then dry and spray lightly with oil. 15 mins approx in air fryer then till golden. Baked potatoes are also lovely if cooked in microwave then finish off 5 mins in air fryer. I’m still experimenting, I’m sure someone else will be along with good tips.

www.gransnet.com/forums/aibu/1306688-Your-fav-Air-fryer-recipies

Try doing a search for air fryers, using the box at the top of this page. Several threads come up, including this:-

www.gransnet.com/forums/aibu/1305465-Air-Fryers