Air Fryers

jen1066 · Post by **jen1066** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 7:04 pm

IanMcL wrote: ↑
Mon Oct 10, 2022 7:04 pm
Sold!

Throw a few waffles in too.

LAM · Post by **LAM** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 7:07 pm

Bought the 9 in 1, 7.5 litre Ninja and just arrived, all on the recommendations on this thread!

Only concern I have is will it be big enough for a family of 6 (4 children). Too late now I guess!

jen1066 · Post by **jen1066** » Mon Oct 10, 2022 7:15 pm

LAM wrote: ↑
Mon Oct 10, 2022 7:07 pm
Bought the 9 in 1, 7.5 litre Ninja and just arrived, all on the recommendations on this thread!

Only concern I have is will it be big enough for a family of 6 (4 children). Too late now I guess!

Depends on what you're cooking, I guess. There should be a 2 layer basket included and you could probably get 8-12 steaks in for air fry.

Then for the other half of plate, you can cut salad, spinach etc

claretonthecoast1882 · Post by **claretonthecoast1882** » Tue Oct 11, 2022 8:16 am

LAM wrote: ↑
Mon Oct 10, 2022 7:07 pm
Bought the 9 in 1, 7.5 litre Ninja and just arrived, all on the recommendations on this thread!

Only concern I have is will it be big enough for a family of 6 (4 children). Too late now I guess!

Not sure you will get all the kids in it at once

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Tue Oct 11, 2022 8:59 am

claretonthecoast1882 wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 11, 2022 8:16 am
Not sure you will get all the kids in it at once

SouthLondonexile · Post by **SouthLondonexile** » Tue Oct 11, 2022 9:07 am

Best bit of kit we’ve added to the kitchen, since a sharp knife . Somehow it makes good chips.

Murger · Post by **Murger** » Mon Oct 24, 2022 8:44 am

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This bad boy has just arrived. Christ it looks complicated.

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Mon Oct 24, 2022 10:44 am

Did a chicken dinner yesterday and did the roast potatoes in the fryer… Boiling water for five minutes, dry, light coating of oil, and 25 minutes in the air fryer. Extremely crispy on the outside… Fluffy and soft on the inside.

BigAlClaret · Post by **BigAlClaret** » Mon Oct 24, 2022 11:12 am

The picked is the same as our ninja and its actually very easy to master. We went as far as buying a Tefal 9in1 to work alongside it a few weeks ago just to reduce cooking time by cooking more items at the same time.The result?
A roast chicken dinner in less than an hour.Our oven is virtually redundant now and Xmas dinner will be made easier instead of my poor wife cooking all morning (with my help I should add).

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Mon Oct 24, 2022 11:15 am

SouthLondonexile wrote: ↑
Tue Oct 11, 2022 9:07 am
Best bit of kit we’ve added to the kitchen, since a sharp knife . Somehow it makes good chips.

You can't make good chips without a sharp knife

GordonvaleClaret · Post by **GordonvaleClaret** » Mon Oct 24, 2022 11:48 am

Can anyone recommend a recipe for fried bread?
When I google air fryer fried bread it comes up toast.

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Mon Oct 24, 2022 4:41 pm

Perfect Xmas present for airfryerheads.

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Sammy Bubbly · Post by **Sammy Bubbly** » Mon Oct 24, 2022 4:52 pm

ChrisG wrote: ↑
Fri Oct 07, 2022 2:45 pm
Who said romance was dead?

My Mrs would wrap it round my head if I bought her one for Christmas.

NRC · Post by **NRC** » Mon Oct 24, 2022 4:57 pm

MRS NRC picked one up at an estate sale. It sat in the kitchen for three weeks, and then yesterday I roasted potatoes and veggies in it for a family of five.... I'm hooked

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Wed Oct 26, 2022 2:14 pm

Succumbed!

Just ordered one of these!

Delivery 12 December!

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk ... r-25349930

MarkGreen · Post by **MarkGreen** » Wed Oct 26, 2022 3:25 pm

IanMcL wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 26, 2022 2:14 pm
Succumbed!

Just ordered one of these!

Delivery 12 December!

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk ... r-25349930

That headline is very poor. It's actually dearer than the Ninja one.

beddie · Post by **beddie** » Wed Oct 26, 2022 3:52 pm

IanMcL wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 26, 2022 2:14 pm
Succumbed!

Just ordered one of these!

Delivery 12 December!

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk ... r-25349930

Looks interesting that one Ian. Let us know when you get using it how it’s turning out. We intend to get one in due course but are enjoying reading what others say about them. There’s just the two of us to cook for but we like the idea of compartments.

KateR · Post by **KateR** » Wed Oct 26, 2022 4:03 pm

ohhhh I'd just love an airfryer for Christmas, fortunately he know better, I think, well hope, as there have been a few presents that didn't go down that well in the past lol.

For what it's worth, bought one last year, used it a lot for a couple of months, now it's in the pantry along side a few other things that get rarely used, maybe I'll just get it out again and give it a whirl now

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Tue Nov 15, 2022 6:40 pm

IanMcL wrote: ↑
Wed Oct 26, 2022 2:14 pm
Succumbed!

Just ordered one of these!

Delivery 12 December!

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk ... r-25349930

Just had a very impersonal email from Amazon. 'Problem with order xxxxxxx(lots of numbers) so we have cancelled it. No charge'.

Nothing on my Amazon account at all. Checked back through emails for order confirmation and it was the Airfryer!

gsyclaret · Post by **gsyclaret** » Tue Nov 15, 2022 6:53 pm

Just had the Tower Xpress pro delivered from amazon, 11 litre, 3 tier air fryer / oven, 89 quid, check it out.

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Tue Nov 15, 2022 7:09 pm

Out of stock!

buzzclarets79 · Post by **buzzclarets79** » Tue Nov 15, 2022 7:13 pm

We called into Currys at Burnley last week (Thursday) they had a large number of the 7L Ninja airfryers ready to go but the 9L you had to order, with awaiting time of 2-4 weeks, picked the 9L up after the game on Sunday.

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Wed Nov 16, 2022 8:46 am

So many variations! Hard to know what fits the bill!

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Sun Jan 08, 2023 9:14 pm

Update!

I ended up with a Tower Air fryer for about £100.
I purchased it after I was assured that I could cook my sausages in one!

I can now confirm that with my limited diet and need to cook, the AirFryer does indeed do sausages!

I followed the instructions the first time and turned them every 5 minutes. 2nd time, I went upstairs to do something and forgot all about them! All round browning. No difference, so nor more interventions.

Yesterday I googled frozen potatoes and cooked a kilo in 20 minutes. All good. Eventually, I should be able to eliminate my gas contract, of which the standing charge is the vast majority.

So thanks to all who input and recommended.

beddie · Post by **beddie** » Sun Jan 08, 2023 10:11 pm

Ian. That sounds interesting. Do keep us posted. We’re still no nearer buying one, not sure which to buy so we’ll see how you go with your new addition first and of course read any other info from the posters on this site. Hope it turns out to be everything you want it to be.

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Sun Jan 08, 2023 10:57 pm

Father in law got a Ninja one, loves it, super easy to use so much so he's unplugged his oven !

HunterST_BFC · Post by **HunterST_BFC** » Sun Jan 08, 2023 11:28 pm

HunterST_BFC wrote: ↑
Sat Oct 08, 2022 8:50 pm
QVC Advanced Order offer just in...
"Ninja Foodi Max 9.5L Dual Zone Air Fryer with Smart Cook AF451UK"
QVC Item number 820186

Item name
Ninja Foodi Max 9.5L Dual Zone Air Fryer with Smart Cook AF451UK
£179.96 inc deliv'

BE QUICK !!!

Saw this thread pop back up.

So thought I'd endorse this Air Fryer I pointed out back then...
Great kit.
Massive plus being two seperate areas you can set differently - and sync both to end at the same time.

Only one tip to offer with this model...
When using both drawers allow a minute or two to the time on the one side eg chicken -but when you consider "resting time" and "dishing / plateing up time" it really is no issue at all - just a consideration.

a flavour tip - mix a light oil (i use light olive or veg oil) with smoked salt and mix a small pot of it - very lightly brush (whatever you fancy) with it. - cook,

HunterST_BFC · Post by **HunterST_BFC** » Sun Jan 08, 2023 11:31 pm

... oh and using backing paper can save cleaning time.

bfcjg · Post by **bfcjg** » Sun Jan 08, 2023 11:31 pm

Used mine for the first time today, absolutely brilliant.

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Mon Jan 09, 2023 6:57 pm

beddie wrote: ↑
Sun Jan 08, 2023 10:11 pm
Ian. That sounds interesting. Do keep us posted. We’re still no nearer buying one, not sure which to buy so we’ll see how you go with your new addition first and of course read any other info from the posters on this site. Hope it turns out to be everything you want it to be.

I don't think you will learn much from me, Beddie! I am not Ramsey or Berry!

Think to note. Some have little pull out chip tray type things, to shake your chips. My Tower model just has one pull down cover like an oven door but obviously mini.

Then there are 3 silver mesh inserts, like oven rack equivalent. When I did the chips, one spread of chips was enough for me. The kilo of frozen spuds took to shelves. All went well.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Tue Jan 10, 2023 11:32 am

Mine's old now in that I bought an Ninja Foodi around two years ago. Wouldn't be without it now though.

Leon_C · Post by **Leon_C** » Tue Jan 10, 2023 3:05 pm

We got a Ninja Foodi 15-1 before Christmas.
Worth pointing out to the uninitiated the Foodi is not just an air-fryer. It's a pressure-cooker/steam roaster/grill PLUS the air-fryer.
I love it, it's an amazing device, and so versatile.
As well as more 'sophisticated' stuff (a whole roast chicken and garlic/fennel potatoes from the recipe book is amazing) you can use it to knock together leftovers.
Last night, I chucked in my sliced lamb from Sunday plus some boiled new potatoes, and a few chunky onions. Within 7-8 minutes, I had a fantastic meal...
The 15-1 has the integrated temp probe, so cooking a joint is a piece of cake. Set the meat and how you want it cooked, and it just takes care of the timings, you don't even need to think about it.

claretburns · Post by **claretburns** » Tue Jan 10, 2023 5:57 pm

jdrobbo wrote: ↑
Fri Oct 07, 2022 3:04 pm
We have an ‘Instant Pot’ and it’s marvellous

Instant Pot Duo Crisp + Air Fryer 11-in-1 Electric Multi-Cooker, 5.7L - Air Fryer, Slow Cooker, Steamer, Sous Vide Machine, Dehydrator with Grill, Food Warmer & Baking Functions, Silver https://amzn.eu/d/7oFw1hG

Just had this delivered today after seeing your link, going test it out this evening with a baked salmon and steamed veg and baby potato's.

jdrobbo · Post by **jdrobbo** » Tue Jan 10, 2023 6:24 pm

claretburns wrote: ↑
Tue Jan 10, 2023 5:57 pm
Just had this delivered today after seeing your link, going test it out this evening with a baked salmon and steamed veg and baby potato's.

Hope it meets with your approval

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Wed Jan 11, 2023 7:36 pm

Latest escapade. I put a 1.4kg gammon joint in. I did an hour (extent of the timer?) and then another 10. Seems ok. Had foil on until last 10 mins.

ClaretsPadiham · Post by **ClaretsPadiham** » Tue Dec 05, 2023 6:21 pm

Gunna bump this thread.

Mrs picked up a Ninja air fryer in the Black Friday sales to replace the old air fryer.

Wow so much better food in the Ninja, the sausages are the best.

So far iv cooked

Sausages
Gammon
Bacon
Chips
Hunters chicken
Kebabs skewers

dougcollins · Post by **dougcollins** » Tue Dec 05, 2023 6:25 pm

That's more like it.

Never mind arguing about keepers, airfryers are back!

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Tue Dec 05, 2023 6:45 pm

beddie wrote: ↑
Sun Jan 08, 2023 10:11 pm
Ian. That sounds interesting. Do keep us posted. We’re still no nearer buying one, not sure which to buy so we’ll see how you go with your new addition first and of course read any other info from the posters on this site. Hope it turns out to be everything you want it to be.

A year on and I have also added a joint of meat to my cooking experience! Al good and done swiftly.

I still put my haggis in the microwave!

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Tue Dec 05, 2023 6:48 pm

By the way...

For those who could be put off by the mystery of it all, I just Google How to cook xxxx in and it is already coming up with Airfryer. Tells you timing, actions, temperature. All sorted!

Burnleyareback2 · Post by **Burnleyareback2** » Tue Dec 05, 2023 7:50 pm

IanMcL wrote: ↑
Tue Dec 05, 2023 6:48 pm
By the way...

For those who could be put off by the mystery of it all, I just Google How to cook xxxx in and it is already coming up with Airfryer. Tells you timing, actions, temperature. All sorted!

That’s a bit rough Ian, just sat down for my tea.

Burnley1989 · Post by **Burnley1989** » Tue Dec 05, 2023 7:59 pm

My Ninja changed my life

Greatest buy of 2023

Rick_Muller · Post by **Rick_Muller** » Tue Dec 05, 2023 10:37 pm

Had the ninja dual air fryer for about 3 years now - used daily. Mrs also got one of the ninja grills too which is bloody great at cooking a joint of meat with a probe - you set the finish you want and it just does it perfectly

Hipper · Post by **Hipper** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 8:03 am

Do these air fryers have any use in making stews, bolognese, shepherd's pie, omelettes, soups......?

1fatclaret · Post by **1fatclaret** » Wed Dec 06, 2023 9:38 am

Hipper wrote: ↑
Wed Dec 06, 2023 8:03 am
Do these air fryers have any use in making stews, bolognese, shepherd's pie, omelettes, soups......?

If you get the 15 in 1 version of the ninja, yes, you can cook pretty much anything in it. We had fish pie out of it last night. Done loads of pressure and slow cooking in it too. Brilliant piece of kit