jame Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 There seems to be a theme of food running this evening, and the link to the recipe site Eric posted has a few recipes utilizing an air fryer. When they first cam out, I had the opinion that they were just another carnival barker sales gimmick, but they seem to be recurring in conversations. Could you explain how they work? How do the not dry out food? Do you like yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Czervik Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 I don't have one simply because wet batter isn't viable in an air fryer. They are only for dry or frozen applications. I have a dual basket deep fryer in my home kitchen because I make a lot of tempura type stuff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XSIV4S Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 We got one at Christmas and have used it so much it is about worn out. We cook mainly chicken and steak in it, but it also makes the best corn on the cob. We bought the accessory kit so we have a solid and a wire basket as well as a stand for 2 tier cooking (Which does not work). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jame Posted July 17, 2018 Author Share Posted July 17, 2018 33 minutes ago, Al Czervik said: I don't have one simply because wet batter isn't viable in an air fryer. They are only for dry or frozen applications. I have a dual basket deep fryer in my home kitchen because I make a lot of tempura type stuff. I sorta wondered about that. I've tried to utilize a fryer in my kitchen, but I don't have a real, vented to the outdoors, range hood, and oil frying just trashes the place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jame Posted July 17, 2018 Author Share Posted July 17, 2018 9 minutes ago, XSIV4S said: We got one at Christmas and have used it so much it is about worn out. We cook mainly chicken and steak in it, but it also makes the best corn on the cob. We bought the accessory kit so we have a solid and a wire basket as well as a stand for 2 tier cooking (Which does not work). Are they any good for fries or potato chips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moeman Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 I dunno but lard is the way to go.... check it out https://empoweredsustenance.com/lard-is-healthy/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silentpoet Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 5 hours ago, Moeman said: I dunno but lard is the way to go.... check it out https://empoweredsustenance.com/lard-is-healthy/ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_Stick Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 I absolutely love mine. Chicken, Turkey, and Prime Rib turn out soooooo good. Much better than in a oil fryer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pistolay Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 My father-in-law had one when he was alive, and he swore by it. That caused my wife to go out and buy one, and she swore at it. It's been gone for a while now. When I saw this thread, I asked her about it, and she said that she could never seem to get the doneness exactly right, and the hassle of taking care of it wasn't worth whatever benefits it supposedly had. So there ya go. And she carries, so who am I to disagree. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmohme Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 I recently bought a small one to use in my RV. I haven't used it a lot yet, but did make some sweet potato fries in it and also some chicken tenders. One other thing I have done with mine, that kind of surprised me that it worked, was to boil eggs with hot air. It worked quiet well actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmohme Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 16 hours ago, Al Czervik said: I don't have one simply because wet batter isn't viable in an air fryer. They are only for dry or frozen applications. I have a dual basket deep fryer in my home kitchen because I make a lot of tempura type stuff. My wife used mine to do chicken tenders and she did batter them. They turned out great! If your next question is how she did it, save your typing fingers, because I have no clue, but I will ask when I get back home in a few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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