Current Events > Air-fryers are a fucking game changer.

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We got a PowerXL Vortex(the basket kind)

What are your favorite things to make in an air-fryer?

Really happy with it so far. Preheats in 5 mins, and cooks appetizers in like 10 mins or under.

Chicken cooks well in it. The frozen kind, but breasts and thighs turn out really well too. Salmon.

In b4 5 people tell you it's just a convection oven.

I use mine a lot, I have a couple of them.

chicken strips (rare) 18$ per bag for 6 meals
spicy french fries (common) though only for 4-5 days in a month
breaded chicken patty (common) pretty much dinner almost every night

i have a chance to get other things with my spare dollar at costco but favoring fruit preserves for pancakes.

Other than reheating leftovers and frozen food, i used it recently to cook chicken quarters. Was pretty good and skin is super crispy

Oo I havent had a chicken patty in years. I bet those would be pretty good

air fryers are just a toaster oven with a fan

Gonna make some bacon with my air fryer for lunch.

AlephZero posted...

air fryers are just a toaster oven with a fan

Yes, but the fan is what gives it that fry, rather than hot still air.

VeggetaX posted...

Gonna make some bacon with my air fryer for lunch.

oh hell yeah! I like my bacon really crispy, any recommendations on time/heat?

i usually set it for 7 minutes at 400.

Theres so many cool recipes/ideas on Reddit lol

Agreed. Mine doesn't even need to preheat. Just throw shit in and it's done. Use it most for burgers but lots of other stuff too

TaylorHeinicke posted...

Agreed. Mine doesn't even need to preheat. Just throw shit in and it's done. Use it most for burgers but lots of other stuff too

Does it have you flip burgers?

I think the preheat thing might be kinda optional.

usually when I take the basket out to fill, its open for like 2 mins anyway.

maybe Ill just try throwing it straight in next time

Imo it heats up so fast that preheat isn't necessary, I never do anymore.

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Still comes out pretty good regardless if you flip it or not?

i thought i was missing the bus on air fryers for the longest time until i discovered that they are the same thing as the convection setting on my toaster oven which i've had forever, even before air fryers became the new big craze.

my favorite thing to cook in there is bacon on a broiler pan with the bottom covered in foil. it comes out so good, and it's really easy to reclaim the bacon grease strained into a small mason jar.

Im excited to get home and experiment lol

I would assume flipping/shaking is always going to yield the best results

but maybe it doesnt matter, since the air is moving around

I like to make chicken parm

I gotta thaw some chicken to try. Looks like you can get it so cronchy

im seeing some people recommend spritzing a little oil on them

Ay TC, I got that one also!

I always flip or shake whatever i have half way.
Mine doesnt really circulate well in the bottok enough to not shake.

Want to splurge on an air fryer that has heat sources both sides for better results

This topic inspired me to do turkey burgers in the air fryer tonight.

Yes great way to cook

I make steak and cinnamon rolls baybay super high class

I usually just use mine for bar food, but I've made other stuff -- chicken-fried steaks, taquitos, pizza rolls, etc. -- and it's all been pretty good. The only thing I hate about air fryers is how annoying it is to clean 'em, so I put tinfoil at the bottom so all the gunk is easily removed. Can't do much about pizza rolls exploding, though.

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Shotgunnova posted...

Can't do much about pizza rolls exploding, though.

Use a fork to puncture holes in them, give the gases a place to vent.

I used ours earlier to cook bagels.

I like to just make those frozen shredded hash browns. They come out so well and are incredibly easy to make. In fact, I think Ill pick up some after my PT appointment since the office is only about a block away from a grocery store :4

I'm not poking holes in every p-roll, lol.

I started going to GFS and just grabbing frozen shit in bulk. All of that pre-made restaurant stuff is great

tofu or frozen bagels for breakfast

I should try some bagel bites/French bread pizzas

I lack the self control to not eat mozz sticks every day

air fryers are the instapot of 2022

waffle irons and juicers preceded them. just trendhype crap.

have you tried one? Or are you being a hater for the sake of it

Game changers IMO:

1) Chicken wings. Deep fried are still best, but this is a big jump from baked.
2) Tater tots. I hadn't made tots in like 20 years since I never bought them. But I read they were awesome air fried and that delivered.
3) French fries. The thicker the better. Shoe string aren't great IMO. Steak fries or crinkle cut are great.
4) Hot pockets. Yes, hot pockets.
5) Apple chips and banana chips
6) Veggie medley (broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, carrots, asparagus are my faves).

I do chicken wings a couple times a week, 225 for 25 minutes to dry out the skin, then 450 for 30 minutes to get them extra crispy then toss in whatever hot sauce, works great.

Shotgunnova posted...

I'm not poking holes in every p-roll, lol.

Ok, just holes in the ones you'd like to eat that doesn't involve scraping the exploded remains off the inside of your fryer.

lww99 posted...

I lack the self control to not eat mozz sticks

i had the chance to get those but opted for poppers instead.
5$ more. fried cheese goodness.

Only problem is you have to clean it out often. Mine sets off the smoke detector if I dont