Kpowell911 Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 As above really? My Dad has gave my girlfriend and I a voucher for Argos to buy stuff for our home, amd we’re tempted by an air fryer. Currently looking at this: https://www.argos.co.uk/product/8023333?clickSR=slp:term:af300uk:1:1:1 We eat lots of chicken, and chips. So healthier options would be better, as now Im the wrong side of 30, them calories hit harder 😩 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 we recently got an airfrier and find it pretty good it isnt a patch on 1 your looking at tho and still learning to use it weve used it for chips , chicken , battered fish and other day there i used it for bacon and cheese wraps /other pastry 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Kpowell911 said: As above really? My Dad has gave my girlfriend and I a voucher for Argos to buy stuff for our home, amd we’re tempted by an air fryer. Currently looking at this: https://www.argos.co.uk/product/8023333?clickSR=slp:term:af300uk:1:1:1 We eat lots of chicken, and chips. So healthier options would be better, as now Im the wrong side of 30, them calories hit harder 😩 Taste is ok but Don't know if newer ones are better but the time it takes is very slow. Edited November 14, 2022 by turok007 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.AJ. Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 Cheese on toast done in a air fryer is banging 👌🏼 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lone-wolf Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 we have a Tefal, it sits on the top of the fridge and does not get used, after a while they become a bugger to clean, i dont like it one bit, we do chicken and chips in oven takes 35 mins no longer than air fryer and no added fat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H1q Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 I love mine (now). I have the two-compartment Ninja. Full disclosure, we used it once at the beginning (didn’t like it) and then it sat on the counter top for about 6 months without use while we carried on frying, BUT we went back to it randomly and now use it for everything that needs frying or baking (if it fits). It is different, but you get used to it. Mine also has a ‘reheat’, ‘bake’ and other cooking functions beyond air fry so it’s pretty cool. It does take up a lot of space though! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H1q Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 1 hour ago, Kpowell911 said: As above really? My Dad has gave my girlfriend and I a voucher for Argos to buy stuff for our home, amd we’re tempted by an air fryer. Currently looking at this: https://www.argos.co.uk/product/8023333?clickSR=slp:term:af300uk:1:1:1 We eat lots of chicken, and chips. So healthier options would be better, as now Im the wrong side of 30, them calories hit harder 😩 Sorry I should have checked the link before posting! I have this one. I like the size of the compartments - you can get plenty of food in both. Having two cooking zones is really handy (cooking chips in one and chicken in the other). Shout if you need to know anything else about this particular model! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
53HRA Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 16 minutes ago, H1q said: It is different, but you get used to it. Exactly that. The first 3 meals taste even worse until the fryer is broken in I have an old Salter one which is used often. To be fair it’s paid for itself now. They are great machines but mines a single. Definitely go for the double compartment one it would make all the difference 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted November 14, 2022 Author Share Posted November 14, 2022 Thanks guys. Ill give it a go when it comes back into stock 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunsfordRich Posted December 7, 2022 Share Posted December 7, 2022 I think there’s probably too much hype around them. Bit like the 80s when microwaves were the thing. Great at certain things and can save money and time but not the kitchen saviour that some outlets make them out to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juggernaut jims Posted February 5, 2023 Share Posted February 5, 2023 We managed to get a ninja foodi for cheap and everything gets done in there and with it being a big pot there isn't much it can't cook do far Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 @Kpowell911 did you get one in the end? I'm still unconvinced and looking at traditional deep fryers (although they have a lot of fancy features now!). I'm more for the taste than the health part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz! Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 We have been using one for a while now but as already been said, it was a pain to clean, so we upgraded to the af400uk (purely because there is five of us) and its fantastic, again we do chips and chicken and its really tasty! I would recommend some fancy “rubs” for your meat and even get fancy coatings for chips/wedges. we bought a little pork joint last week, i plan to do some kind of seasoning on that and give that a go, with some nicely seasoned wedges and corn on the cob. also this one has a removable tray in the bottom making it easy to clean. deffo recommend a ninja 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted March 2, 2023 Author Share Posted March 2, 2023 6 hours ago, Nick said: @Kpowell911 did you get one in the end? I'm still unconvinced and looking at traditional deep fryers (although they have a lot of fancy features now!). I'm more for the taste than the health part. Yea, gotta be honest its epic. We use it everyday just wish we bought a 2 compartment one. Will probably upgrade soon! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 We have just started using one when moved to new house to try it out. It is awesome! We don't use the oven anymore 😄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 8 minutes ago, Kpowell911 said: Yea, gotta be honest its epic. We use it everyday just wish we bought a 2 compartment one. Will probably upgrade soon! What sort of things do you cook? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 Chips ,burgers, chicken,chips,pork,pastry,small pies cheese on toast and did i say chips 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 So far I have put battered fish, nuggets, chips and faggots. If it fits then we use the air fryer. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 48 minutes ago, froggy8 said: So far I have put battered fish, nuggets, chips and faggots. If it fits then we use the air fryer. For us northern folk: faggots are something people down south eat! Not as a good a parmo that's for sure! Has anyone had a deep fat fryer though, other than the obvious health benefits, are they a better alternative? Or just shouldn't be compared? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted March 2, 2023 Author Share Posted March 2, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, Nick said: What sort of things do you cook? We started doing fancy stuff, following recipes and honestly it was brilliant. Echo whaat Gaz said, we just buy loadsa rubs/marinades and experiment. Chips/potatoes respomd really well to. As we speak Im currently doing this https://omnivorescookbook.com/air-fryer-salt-and-pepper-chicken/ However. We usually just use it as our oven. Heats up instantly and is quicker than out electric oven. We pre heat for 3 minutes, throw whatever in and leave it. Even basics like frozen chips and say frozen birdseye chargrills etc are better and easier. Washing up is still a pain though. Edited March 2, 2023 by Kpowell911 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 I find that air fryer is so much easier to use, also you can cook more things than a deep fryer. Chips in my opinion would be better in a deep fryer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted March 2, 2023 Share Posted March 2, 2023 yeh agreed chips are better deep fried but if you use oven chips the air frier does em ok 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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