I seem to recall and I think its Steve1956 and Claret Tony who use these bits of kit, a thread on Airfryers possibly Ninja or similar ... I would appreciate a recomendation or two as to which are good and which to avoid ... as my Mrs is fancying one of these and I thought I might treat her for Crimbo ...

As usual as others have done on other topics, I have come to the font of all knowledge that is UTC

Try turning it off and on. That usually helps.

IanMcL wrote: ↑

Fri Oct 07, 2022 1:52 pm

Try turning it off and on. That usually helps.

Will try that Ian When we get one ...

It is always the best advice, when everything else is being discussed for help! Thought I would get in early! Hope tge fried air tastes nice and Mrs B basks in the glory.

Just googled for 'best'....minefield! Good luck.

We have a Ninja 🥷 and it’s awesome, can’t remember the exact model but you can fry, grill, bake, reheat etc in it! We very rarely use the oven now so it’s also saving us money…

Funnily enough my son has recently told us we should get one, he has a Ninja, says they’re so quick and cook lovely, did a whole chicken apparently and said it was really well cooked. Did himself a bacon butty, taste was brilliant. They make little pizzas for the children and cook full of taste. We’re certainly going to look at buying one.

We’ve got a Tefal air fryer. It’s the second one we’ve had.

It’s only a single compartment and mostly used for chips, roast pots and chicken

The Mrs_w m has a dual drawer Tower one and loves it

We have the ninja foodi max health grill and air fryer!!

Frying air is a waste of money and energy. Best to fry food.

ClaretDiver wrote: ↑

Fri Oct 07, 2022 2:10 pm

We have a Ninja 🥷 and it’s awesome, can’t remember the exact model but you can fry, grill, bake, reheat etc in it! We very rarely use the oven now so it’s also saving us money…

Bought my multi-function Ninja last September - literally not had the oven on since.

Bosscat wrote: ↑

Fri Oct 07, 2022 1:51 pm

I seem to recall and I think its Steve1956 and Claret Tony who use these bits of kit, a thread on Airfryers possibly Ninja or similar ... I would appreciate a recomendation or two as to which are good and which to avoid ... as my Mrs is fancying one of these and I thought I might treat her for Crimbo ...

As usual as others have done on other topics, I have come to the font of all knowledge that is UTC

Who said romance was dead?

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

We have a Ninja Dual Zone and it isn't just an Air Fryer.

There are various modes and I have a Pasta Bake and Garlic Bread currently on the go.

Two volumous cooking drawers that you can sync to finish different modes and settings at the same time.

Ninja buddy...our oven is now redundant...get one you definitely won't regret it.

JohnMac wrote: ↑

Fri Oct 07, 2022 3:41 pm

We have a Ninja Dual Zone and it isn't just an Air Fryer.

There are various modes and I have a Pasta Bake and Garlic Bread currently on the go.

Two volumous cooking drawers that you can sync to finish different modes and settings at the same time.

We have this one too and it’s been a good buy.

Also worth noting that apparently they are much more efficient than ovens when it comes to energy consumption. So if ever there was a time to get one……

I bought a 10l Uten air fryer off Amazon in August to replace a basic basket Tower airfryer that stopped working

It's the type with the glass door and shelves, also a rotating basket and rotisserie thing for chickens.

Previously I used to use a combination of oven and air fryer, since I bought this one my oven had been redundant.

Highly recommended

Mines a cosori & I can't fault it ninja & instant pot are meant to be as equally as good, I'd look at some proper reviews & go from there.

Steve1956 wrote: ↑

Fri Oct 07, 2022 4:02 pm

Ninja buddy...our oven is now redundant...get one you definitely won't regret it.

We have a Ninja , it's well used and we love it...only negative up to now...I can't boil Black Puddings in it !

A timely thread, I am off to get a new kitchen measured up tomorrow - should I have an oven put in?!

What Ninja would be recommended for cooking for 2 people cooking? How do you cook say chips and a roast at the same time if there is only one compartment on the cylindrical ones???

Alanstevensonsgloves wrote: ↑

Fri Oct 07, 2022 5:25 pm

A timely thread, I am off to get a new kitchen measured up tomorrow - should I have an oven put in?!

If you host family at Christmas, you might need it once

Got a Ninja Foodi 11 in 1 a few months ago,just got a couple of potatoes baking in there as I type…hardly use the oven now apart from maybe if I want pizza and that’s only because a whole one wont fit in the ninja

Cheers to all the "sensible" posters on here

Some of the others "must try harder"

Aclaret wrote: ↑

Fri Oct 07, 2022 5:01 pm

We have a Ninja , it's well used and we love it...only negative up to now...I can't boil Black Puddings in it !

Just Air Fry your black pudding buddy you won't be disappointed

I work for Ninja (SharkNinja), it's primeday on Tuesday and Wednesday next week. If you are after a
Ninja Multi-Cooker/Air-grill have a look as probably the best price you are going to get for a while.

If you want a Ninja Air-Fryer (or even another make) their is a national shortage, as Air-Fryer demand has increase massively due to energy crisis as people save money compared to a conventional oven. Suggest you buy when you see the model in stock as hard to find.

Hope this helps.

https://trends.google.com/trends/explor ... ir%20fryer

Loads of different review sites out there and it comes down to personal preference as well as budget. I am obviously biased, however I do think the Ninja are the best in the market, not the cheapest though. Depends on what you want.

https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/applia ... s-reviews/


https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-air-fryers/amp
thanks

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Bosscat wrote: ↑

Fri Oct 07, 2022 5:45 pm

Cheers to all the "sensible" posters on here

Some of the others "must try harder"

You know you' need my advice one day!

Steve1956 wrote: ↑

Fri Oct 07, 2022 7:02 pm

Just Air Fry your black pudding buddy you won't be disappointed

So what about my haggis?

I wanted a Ninja 2 drawer one for when my kitchen was ripped out (which is now) but there were none in stock anywhere. Managed to get the Tower 2 drawer instead and it’s brilliant and £100 cheaper. Air Fryers are excellent!

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Pot noodles are the answer to the energy crisis. Just boil a cup full of water. No ninja or oven required. Several flavours to choose from. B&M bargains. 50p each.

Are they any good for veggies who don't eat meat or chops?

Billy Balfour wrote: ↑

Fri Oct 07, 2022 2:38 pm

Frying air is a waste of money and energy. Best to fry food.

karatekid wrote: ↑

Sat Oct 08, 2022 9:50 am

Pot noodles are the answer to the energy crisis. Just boil a cup full of water. No ninja or oven required. Several flavours to choose from. B&M bargains. 50p each.

If you want to save energy and become healthier, this is the place to be.

Loyal Supporter wrote: ↑

Sat Oct 08, 2022 12:44 pm

Are they any good for veggies who don't eat meat or chops?

Sorry, chips!

They’re decent enough for some things but they certainly don’t turn out proper roasties. They’re useful to have though.

I’ve not used it yet but our new oven has one built in. Not sure if it will be as energy efficient or not but I wanted to start clearing the work tops of all the gadgets, got far too many things taking up space.

Boiling water tap next to get rid of the kettle, I think.

The air fryer is the best bit of kit I’ve bought for the kitchen in years. It is now used mot meals and has replaced the microwave for at least 70% of its former functions, in our house. A doddle, quick, easy to clean and economic. Our oven thinks it has become a hob 90% of the time… Couldn’t recommend one enough, love ours.

elwaclaret wrote: ↑

Sat Oct 08, 2022 1:32 pm

The air fryer is the best bit of kit I’ve bought for the kitchen in years. It is now used mot meals and has replaced the microwave for at least 70% of its former functions, in our house. A doddle, quick, easy to clean and economic. Our oven thinks it has become a hob 90% of the time… Couldn’t recommend one enough, love ours.

I think it's also perfect for lazy cooks - people who are likely to order a takeaway because they can't be arsed to pre-heat the oven and keep checking to see if it's ready or not. With the Ninja Foodi you set it and turn it on while you get back to whatever you were doing. I lost 25 pounds in 7 weeks by using it.

I cut down to eating twice a day and the Ninja cooked everything in around 15 minutes.

Air Fry is pretty much used 95% of the time on mine. Chicken, chicken kievs, chops, steaks, waffles, burgers... loads of things that can be cooked. Bang them in and the only thing you need to do then is to slam it on your plate. sorted.

IanMcL wrote: ↑

Sat Oct 08, 2022 8:07 am

So what about my haggis?

Not sure about that shite Ian ...disgusting stuff.

Steve1956 wrote: ↑

Sat Oct 08, 2022 6:27 pm

Not sure about that shite Ian ...disgusting stuff.

Can't agree ... I love haggis its the Neaps that are disgusting ... Tatties yeah but Neaps never ...

A good malt and a bit of haggis mmmm.

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Brilliant, cook two things at once, fish and chips for example. Chips cook first then keep warm while the second layer goes in and cooks at the top. Really is a top air fryer. Researched it in depth first, do that with everything, false economy not to.

DCWat wrote: ↑

Sat Oct 08, 2022 1:24 pm

They’re decent enough for some things but they certainly don’t turn out proper roasties. They’re useful to have though.

I’ve not used it yet but our new oven has one built in. Not sure if it will be as energy efficient or not but I wanted to start clearing the work tops of all the gadgets, got far too many things taking up space.

Boiling water tap next to get rid of the kettle, I think.

Our Ninja does fantastic roast potatoes, you just need to know how to do them.

Pre boil the spuds, let them cool, fluff them in a colander and add a small amount of olive oil, salt and pepper to taste. Then air fry for about 20-25 minutes shaking them half way through.

Zlatan wrote: ↑

Sat Oct 08, 2022 9:28 pm

Our Ninja does fantastic roast potatoes, you just need to know how to do them.

Pre boil the spuds, let them cool, fluff them in a colander and add a small amount of olive oil, salt and pepper to taste. Then air fry for about 20-25 minutes shaking them half way through.

Im with you until the add a small amount of olive oil bit.

Now if you’d gone on to say sprinkle with flour (or semolina) place them in an already piping hot baking tin of goose fat and roast for an hour at about 230, I’d have agreed

They’re OK in an air fryer but they’re an obviously healthy substitute for the read deal. Same with air fryer chips - they’re OK but they don’t beat a good old fashioned chip pan.

Steve1956 wrote: ↑

Sat Oct 08, 2022 6:27 pm

Not sure about that shite Ian ...disgusting stuff.

Just had some for lunch! Yum!

karatekid wrote: ↑

Sat Oct 08, 2022 9:50 am

Pot noodles are the answer to the energy crisis. Just boil a cup full of water. No ninja or oven required. Several flavours to choose from. B&M bargains. 50p each.

Haha lolz

If you cook from scratch you can easily double the calories of a pot noodle for you 50p budget and vastly improve flavour and nutrient content. If you double the calories you'd be down to 25p/serving.

Sausages?

IanMcL wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 10, 2022 6:10 pm

Sausages?

Yep - you don't need to mess about turning them over either. 180c for around 16 minutes and you're laughing.

jen1066 wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 10, 2022 6:42 pm

Yep - you don't need to mess about turning them over either. 180c for around 16 minutes and you're laughing.

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