What have you been cooking in your air fryer?

[Rodcx500z]

I find air fryers to be very versatile, just avoid anything to liquid

 

[Chippy_Tea]

We have the Instant vortex plus mentioned earlier in the thread they brought out a newer version after we bought ours which has a full size drawer with a removable divider allowing a much bigger chicken to be cooked so the earlier ones may now be discounted.

SWMBO decided she now wants this as it has the rotisserie so we now own the 14.5 litre version and I will be cooking a full chicken tomorrow to try out the rotisserie.





Tower 14.5 litre digital air fryer oven. Featuring 5-in-1 functionality, use as an air fryer, rotisserie, dehydrator, for baking and roasting. Vortx technology and a 360 degree rotating system, all you need is a little oil, and the hot air rapidly circulates evenly, ensuring your ingredients are cooked thoroughly with a nice crispy texture, with 99% less fat for more healthier cooking. Cooks 30% faster than a conventional oven, so you'll have your meal ready in no time.

Up and down double efficient stainless steel heating element.

Visible window so you can view your food as it is cooking.

Large 14.5L capacity to suit all your individual and family needs.

• Suggested for 6+ portions.
• Estimated maximum food capacity 1kg (based on frozen chips).
• 14.5litre capacity.
• 1 cooking compartments.
• Size H38, W33, D37cm.
• Weight 9.26kg.
• 1.17m cable.
• Viewing Window.
• Internal Light.
• Digital timer.
• Pre-set programmes include: Chicken, Defrost, Wings, Dehydrate, Steak, French Fries, Fish, Vegetables, Baked Potato, Dough, Cake, Bacon, Pizza, Keep Warm, Toast & Cookie.
• Variable temperature from 50°C to 220°C.
• Odour Filter Permanent.
• Safety cut out.
• 1700 watts.
• Box contents: Air Fryer, 3 x Air Flow Racks, 1 x Drip Tray, 1 x Rotisserie bar, 2 x Rotisserie forks, 1 x Wall Spacer, 1 x Rotisserie Handle, manual & leaflet.
• Free recipe app available to download.

 

[Chippy_Tea]

This is the DNA version which is almost identical -

(The Tower doesn't have as many accessories)

 

[Agentgonzo]

For the luddites amongst us, what's the difference between an air fryer and a fan oven?

 

[Rodcx500z]

For the luddites amongst us, what's the difference between an air fryer and a fan oven?

I am only guessing here, i would say compactness, being smaller they heat up quicker hence the saving on energy

 

[foxy]

I am only guessing here, i would say compactness, being smaller they heat up quicker hence the saving on energy

Spot on, though the word 'fryer' is used out of context. Should it be roaster or baker, same results can be achieved in a fan forced oven but at a longer duration due to size and fan power. And you can't boil an egg in the oven but you can in an air fryer.

 

[Leon103]

And it's instant heat. No need to pre heat your oven.

 

[Rodcx500z]

And it's instant heat. No need to pre heat your

You don't have to if you don't want, but for the time it takes we do

 

[Chippy_Tea]

For the luddites amongst us, what's the difference between an air fryer and a fan oven?

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO COOK IN AN AIR FRYER?
The researchers found that air fryers proved up to three times cheaper than a conventional oven to run.

 

[Chippy_Tea]

though the word 'fryer' is used out of context.

Spot on.

Think of it as a regular oven that you dont have to pre heat and it costs a lot less to run.

The one we now have has 16 presets from chicken to cake.

Chicken in and 22 minutes left (1.5 Kg chicken - 220c for 50 mins)

The dark coating is the seasoning its not burnt.

I need to make a better job of tying it up next time its flopping about a bit too much on the right hand side

£160 from Argos if anyone is interested - https://www.argos.co.uk/product/1409947?clickSR=slp:term:air fryer rotisserie:27:72:2

 

[Agentgonzo]

Dinner looks delicious Chippy

We have to make kitchen gadgets anyway. We just got a pressure cooker and it does the most amazing lamb shanks.

It also has a handy sous vide mode that I can abuse to do small 5L batches of all grain

 

[Rodcx500z]

Snackies belly pork 28 minutes at 190c lovely

 

[Chippy_Tea]

Snackies belly pork 28 minutes at 190c lovely

Looks good Rod.

We tried another full chicken last night again 220c for 50 minute 1.4 Kg bird, my string tying was much neater this time and it didn't flop about.

I finally got round to buying one of these thermometers from Tesco i have had one of the old clock face mushroom type ones for donkeys years and it has seen better days this is much easier to use.

Tesco £11 if anyone is interested in buying one - https://www.tesco.com/groceries/en-GB/products/307396493

 

[Rodcx500z]

i think they are a must in the kitchen, takes all the guess work out of it, the kids bought us this MEATER Plus With Bluetooth® Repeater
it is very good, our ninja foodi has one built in

 

[Chippy_Tea]

i think they are a must in the kitchen, takes all the guess work out

I agree I have always been a bit wary when cooking chicken you see undercooked meat on the cooking programmes on TV often enough and these people are supposed to know what they are doing, I would definitely give the family food poisoning at some point without one.

 

[Rodcx500z]

I agree I have always been a bit wary when cooking chicken you see undercooked meat on the cooking programmes on TV often enough and these people are supposed to know what they are doing, I would definitely give the family food poisoning at some point without one.

I agree with the under cooked bit, like when they cook pork, i don't mind pink beef or lamb or duck but pork no way

 

[Clint]

You said it again...

 

[jof]

Ok air fryer foodies, we have finally jumped on the bandwagon.
Mostly because the kids are now young adults & cook independently at different times & it's expensive to keep running the oven multiple times for oven chips etc.

Anyway, back to my question.
What do people think of the silicone liner things. Are they worth it?
I'm thinking saving the non stick in the fryer & being able to chuck them through the dish washer.

And is there any other accessories I should be thinking about

 

[Tess Tickle's Brewery]

Ok air fryer foodies, we have finally jumped on the bandwagon.
Mostly because the kids are now young adults & cook independently at different times & it's expensive to keep running the oven multiple times for oven chips etc.

Anyway, back to my question.
What do people think of the silicone liner things. Are they worth it?
I'm thinking saving the non stick in the fryer & being able to chuck them through the dish washer.

And is there any other accessories I should be thinking about

I can tell you what not to get - those paper liners. You'll end up turning the air fryer on with it in and forget it's there, and set the house on fire

If you don't already have one, a meat thermometer is essential.

 

[Rodcx500z]

I can tell you what not to get - those paper liners. You'll end up turning the air fryer on with it in and forget it's there, and set the house on fire

If you don't already have one, a meat thermometer is essential.

Spot on Tess the misses did it, also once a month i chuck all the bits from our 2 in an old brewing bucket with oxy and leave to soak