Resolution: to buy an air fryer by Friday

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I last asked about these things back in 2023, and still I have not moved. So my resolution is to buy one before the week is out.

Does anyone have a Philips air fryer? Any negative comments?

I am leaning towards Philips following Prof Hannah Fry’s sexily delivered description of rapid air technology using the starfish design. As I would love to be putty in her hands, Philips it is :rofl: But it seems that not everyone hangs on her word as I am told that Ninja is best despite it not having a starfish… :joy:

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You can’t really go wrong with a Ninja.

We bought the same one we have in the UK in France.
It can roast a small chicken nearly as fast as an Aga.
Very simple to use and very easy to clean.
It was at a reasonable price from Le Clerc too.

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We have a Philips - it’s nothing to shout about, and possibly not as good as some others. I probably wouldn’t bother with another.

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I have a 2 drawer Moulinex, very pleased with it - cooks well, easy to clean.

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Ultimately an air fryer is just a table top fan oven with a much more rapid circulation of air than the full sized version - not sure how much difference there is between brands once you get away from the very bottom of the market.

We were gifted a MonCook and it’s OK - it has certainly revolutionised sausages and bacon as you don’t have to deal with fat splattered everywhere.

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Yes got a Philips last autumn, just the basic small one and am extremely happy with it. Got it in Carrefour promotion down from €115 to €49,99 so got one for DIL same time as a late birthday present. I do lots of things in it but you can’t do stuff with liquids or much oil. Jamie Oliver has been doing a series about them. I presume starfish is the raised part of the bottom pan. I do frozen croissants in them for breakfast sometimes, comes out lovely and crisp.

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Single drawer Ninja Foodie is €109 in Intermarché.

We got one a while back and it’s been a boon. Not only does it do things our ancient fan assisted gas oven can’t, it’s way more efficient in having 0 warm up time.

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Yes, airfryers save a lot of big oven use especially if like me on my own and don’t want to bake a couple of burgers or fishcakes. Lidl do big bags of frozen oven chips marked suitable for airfryers and I tried their skinny frites last week, not bad but I prefer to make my own with spuds and some seasoning. Cheese on toast too, takes seconds and crisps the bread whilst melting the cheese.

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We have one of these:
https://www.darty.com/nav/achat/petit_electromenager/cuisson_quotidienne/friteuse/ninja_af300eu.html

Got it about 6 months ago / often on offer at 100€ ish. Ninja seems to be the go to brand.

2 drawers make sense as can cook 2 components of the meal at the same time at different temps.

They are great for reheating frozen pain aux raisins!

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The two drawer Ninjas are brilliant. I’ve just upgraded from an airfryer having bought one when they first came out. They’re so energy efficient. Your meal is cooked by the time youve heated your oven up. Can’t fault it

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I just use a lid on the frying pan :bulb:

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I still resisted the urge, if I were to purchase it would most likely be the COSORI Dual Air Fryer, 8.5L, because it has top and bottom elements so cooks more evenly after watching YT videos on the topic.

Concerns over the plastics being heated and giving off nasty chemicals are begining to hit news. Thats one reason for not purchasing and looking more towards the glass container halogen ovens which were the forerunner to air friers. Had one of those and we used that extensively when gutting the previous kitchen as convenient to use in any available space.

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Yes so did I, but they still need turning frequently which means some fat spits out. Definitely better in the air fryer.

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I cook them low and slow (to ensure cooking all the way) so 3 or 4 turns and far less spitting. Mind you I use beef dripping as the flavour is way better and it seems to spit less than most oils.

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The Ninja has a newer model out with 2 drawers vertically rather than side by side making a smaller footprint.

Starter models can be found on Lidl.fr occasionally 30-35 euros but if I had one it would be the Ninja

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Never discount the Lidl/Silvercrest kitchen appliances if you want try a new appliance/gadget type, but are worried about wasting a lot of money on something you might not care for in the long term.

We picked up a Silvercrest multi cooker (electric pressure cooker) a while back when they were €19.99 for Lidl club card holders and it’s been brilliant.

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No need for a saucepan full of boiling water to boil an egg, no need to toast bread for Welsh rarebit. Chopped chicken and salmon cooks within 3 to 6 minutes. My Ninja air fryer is here to stay.

I haven’t looked, but do chefs use air fryers such as these?

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The frozen pain aux raisins are rewarded by being eaten…?

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Well spotted - I could blame my phone but I think it it more likely to be my eyesight

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Compact, multipurpose and energy efficient. I bought a Boulanger own brand model and it works a treat. Some of the very basic models had/have mechanical timers and temperature settings and are to be avoided. My hair dryer (sorry about that) came with a circular non-stick pan and is great for baking sponge cakes.

Gus