Author Topic: Air fryer tips and recipes (Read 8893 times)

BonitaApplebum · « **on:** December 25, 2020, 04:48:11 PM »

I got an air fryer for Christmas. Now what?

It apparently roasts and dehydrates and whathaveyou as well. It has a rotisserie spot, too.

The Turtle Whisperer · « **Reply #1 on:** December 25, 2020, 05:29:16 PM »

Which one did you get?

I'm on my second one... I did not like the InstaPot combo one at all.

I now have a new Kalorik 26-qt. Digital MAXX Air Fryer Toaster Oven sitting in its original shipping box in the living room and I'm not sure I'm going to keep it...

BonitaApplebum · « **Reply #2 on:** December 25, 2020, 05:54:08 PM »

Mine is made by the company that makes Instant Pot but it’s not the combo, it’s a stand alone air fryer.

https://instantappliances.com/portfolio-item/vortex-plus-air-fryer-oven/

I’m trying out French fries first, of course.

Do you have any idea how long it’s been since I’ve had decent fries?

Rejaneration · « **Reply #3 on:** December 25, 2020, 10:32:05 PM »

I got one too!

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BonitaApplebum · « **Reply #4 on:** December 26, 2020, 07:38:41 AM »

The fries were good. I just misted them with oil... I might toss them in a little more oil next time. I would not have mistaken them for actual deep fried potatoes, they were clearly oven baked. I might have been expecting too much, though.

The Turtle Whisperer · « **Reply #5 on:** December 26, 2020, 09:41:42 AM »

Quote from: BonitaApplebum on December 26, 2020, 07:38:41 AM

The fries were good. I just misted them with oil... I might toss them in a little more oil next time. I would not have mistaken them for actual deep fried potatoes, they were clearly oven baked. I might have been expecting too much, though.

I think that's me as well.

Dagstag v 2.0 · « **Reply #6 on:** December 26, 2020, 10:00:17 AM »

We had an old shitty air fryer and an old shitty toaster oven, so we chucked ‘em both and got one of the Cuisinart air fryer/toaster/convection oven things.

Love it!

I make these a lot with the air fry function:

We’ve had it for a while, but I’m still figuring out the air fry temps - it’s easy to burn things because I am used to under-powered appliances

merigayle · « **Reply #7 on:** December 26, 2020, 11:19:15 AM »

Fries and sweet potato fries are the best! Handcut and ready fast. Tater tots and hashbrowns crisp up fasts and nicely in the airfryer. It is also good for things like frozen falafels, veggie burgers, etc. It is quick and it is alot of trial and error as well as intermittent mixing/tossing/stirring to get the cook even.

Dagstag v 2.0 · « **Reply #8 on:** December 26, 2020, 11:31:11 AM »

Ahhh thank you for the frozen falafel reminder! There’s a guy locally who makes them, just put on my grocery list.

Last grocery trip, I accidentally grabbed Gardein burger patties instead of chicken strips, so I’ll try those in the air fryer too!

Magic Microbe · « **Reply #9 on:** December 29, 2020, 03:46:48 PM »

Bacon is my number on favorite thing to air fry. It turns out friggin amazing and no mess!

ihop · « **Reply #10 on:** December 29, 2020, 03:55:27 PM »

Cauliflower and brussels sprouts are delicious!

Zucchini fries.
Asparagus.

I use ours a lot more than I expected.

BonitaApplebum · « **Reply #11 on:** December 29, 2020, 04:11:00 PM »

Quote from: Magic Microbe on December 29, 2020, 03:46:48 PM

Bacon is my number on favorite thing to air fry. It turns out friggin amazing and no mess!

Really?? Wow, I wouldn’t have thought of bacon. Interesting!!

ihop · « **Reply #12 on:** December 30, 2020, 10:13:26 AM »

People also air fry carrot ribbons. I think I will try that soon - crunchy bits to add to sandwiches and salads.

Magic Microbe · « **Reply #13 on:** December 30, 2020, 10:15:50 AM »

Quote from: BonitaApplebum on December 29, 2020, 04:11:00 PM

Really?? Wow, I wouldn’t have thought of bacon. Interesting!!

I hadn't either until someone mentioned it. Its the best because I hate cooking bacon.

Rejaneration · « **Reply #14 on:** January 01, 2021, 10:54:44 AM »

Did chicken wings last night and they were good. I think I cooked them a bit long though.
I did bacon this morning and it was very good. Going to do french fries later today.
I want to use it heavily for veggies and tofu.

BonitaApplebum · « **Reply #15 on:** January 01, 2021, 10:58:29 AM »

Quote from: Rejaneration on January 01, 2021, 10:54:44 AM

Did chicken wings last night and they were good. I think I cooked them a bit long though.
I did bacon this morning and it was very good. Going to do french fries later today.
I want to use it heavily for veggies and tofu.

I bought some cauliflower yesterday. That’s my next experiment! Let me know your tofu technique, I’m curious about that.

BonitaApplebum · « **Reply #16 on:** January 01, 2021, 11:01:22 AM »

Yesterday I made cookies. I would not ordinarily make them in this thing because it’s too small to make very many... but I formed the dough into cookies and froze them, and now the kids can bake themselves a single hot fresh cookie whenever they want one.

merigayle · « **Reply #17 on:** January 01, 2021, 01:30:33 PM »

Tofu is easy, it crisps up really nicely, i usually toss in tamari before hand.

Target has this frozen cauliflower buffalo bites that taste great in the air fryer. https://www.target.com/p/wholly-veggie-frozen-buffalo-cauliflower-wings-13-2oz

The Turtle Whisperer · « **Reply #18 on:** January 01, 2021, 06:43:15 PM »

I did panko breaded fish tonight and it came out really good.

BonitaApplebum · « **Reply #19 on:** January 01, 2021, 10:21:13 PM »

Oops, I lied. I didn’t make the cauliflower today. I did make a rotisserie chicken on the spit, though. It came out great. It was faster than roasting in the conventional oven and much less fiddly (I usually flip the bird over midway, no need to with the spit). And very juicy.

I’ll be doing all my smaller whole chickens this way going forward. The only limitation is that any birds bigger than 4lbs won’t fit... those will have to go in the regular oven.

Natasha · « **Reply #20 on:** January 04, 2021, 08:04:52 AM »

Fried pickles came out very good. My recipe used Parmesan and breadcrumbs as the crust, and you need a creamy dipping sauce.

BonitaApplebum · « **Reply #21 on:** January 15, 2021, 06:56:47 PM »

The air fryer did NOT disappoint when it came to wings.

Now I want to make wings every day!

Rejaneration · « **Reply #22 on:** January 21, 2021, 07:06:22 PM »

Agree on the wings. We also really like the potato wedges (with russet potatoes) and brussel sprouts.

Rejaneration · « **Reply #23 on:** January 31, 2021, 08:02:39 AM »

OK. I have to say I am loving my air fryer. Easy, fast and delicious. We did bone in chicken thighs last night. Yum.

BonitaApplebum · « **Reply #24 on:** January 31, 2021, 08:25:23 AM »

I agree! I was kind of skeptical that it was going to be a one trick pony, or that it was just overhyped in general. But it’s turned out to be pretty great for a lot of things, and I’m happy we replaced our toaster oven with it.

witchypoo · « **Reply #25 on:** February 05, 2021, 07:59:07 PM »

my SIL is sending me an extra (iono - i didn't ask) air fryer she had lying around.

i'm mostly excited at the idea of using it to make doughnuts.

BonitaApplebum · « **Reply #26 on:** February 05, 2021, 10:25:29 PM »

Quote from: witchypoo on February 05, 2021, 07:59:07 PM

my SIL is sending me an extra (iono - i didn't ask) air fryer she had lying around.

i'm mostly excited at the idea of using it to make doughnuts.

That is Eliza’s mission. Not gonna lie, fresh from the oven jelly donuts sound pretty good. I even have some strawberry refrigerator jam I made, to fill them with.

BonitaApplebum · « **Reply #27 on:** February 05, 2021, 10:26:18 PM »

Tonight we made chimichangas. They came out pretty yummy.

picote · « **Reply #28 on:** February 06, 2021, 10:20:08 AM »

Ok, so how much are you all loving your air fryers? It sounds like they’re getting used a lot?

I don’t want to add another appliance, but some of what you’re making sounds good!

BonitaApplebum · « **Reply #29 on:** February 06, 2021, 10:33:26 AM »

We only got ours because our beloved toaster oven was ancient and needed to be replaced. I did not really want another gadget, but I’m now glad we got it. I don’t really consider it a “must have” in the kitchen, but it’s very useful if you do have one.

Similar to an instant pot - not a must, but gives you some good options.

I was in a bit of a cooking rut and the air fryer got me out of it.

Natasha · « **Reply #30 on:** February 06, 2021, 11:50:47 AM »

I kind of want the toaster oven/air fryer combo, but I’d have to either give up my microwave/convection oven or my gas oven. I rarely use the gas oven but it’s built into the boat and would be harder to change out.

I hate having to store a toaster though.

merigayle · « **Reply #31 on:** February 06, 2021, 01:10:15 PM »

I have the air fryer/toaster combo. I had the basket air fryer when air fryers first came out to see if i liked it and then upgraded. I use it a lot.

diablita · « **Reply #32 on:** February 06, 2021, 05:01:36 PM »

Love my air fryer and it gets a ton of use, mostly just for vegetables I'd typically roast.

orzabellle · « **Reply #33 on:** April 06, 2021, 06:08:04 PM »

Mine has a rotisserie, though it only fits the tiniest chickens, and you have to truss the hell out of it, but BEST CHICKEN IVE EVER HAD IN MY WHOLE DAMN LIFE. 60 mins at 350. It’s bizarre how good it is. Hubs was giving me a hard time for buying another gadget that would take up space, but then he was like DAMN THAT CHICKEN IS GOOD

orzabellle · « **Reply #34 on:** April 06, 2021, 06:10:01 PM »

Whoops, Bonita, I see you already posted this. Do you also have the Chefman one?

BonitaApplebum · « **Reply #35 on:** April 06, 2021, 06:11:25 PM »

Yes! I can’t rotisserie a bird bigger than 4lbs... but that bird is SO good.

Chicken with skin on is pretty great no matter how you make it in the air fryer.

BonitaApplebum · « **Reply #36 on:** April 06, 2021, 06:12:49 PM »

Haha x posted. I couldn’t wait to jump in and talk more about rotisserie!!

I have a Vortex, which is made by the instant pot people. I didn’t pick it, it was a gift, but I definitely recommend it.

orzabellle · « **Reply #37 on:** April 06, 2021, 06:15:11 PM »

Quote from: BonitaApplebum on April 06, 2021, 06:12:49 PM

Haha x posted. I couldn’t wait to jump in and talk more about rotisserie!!

I have a Vortex, which is made by the instant pot people. I didn’t pick it, it was a gift, but I definitely recommend it.

Ha!
Is putting the chicken on the spit one of your biggest dreads, too? Omg, I hate handling a chicken this much

BonitaApplebum · « **Reply #38 on:** April 06, 2021, 06:24:17 PM »

Quote from: orzabellle on April 06, 2021, 06:15:11 PM

Ha!
Is putting the chicken on the spit one of your biggest dreads, too? Omg, I hate handling a chicken this much

I definitely do not enjoy it. I have some food safe reusable elastic bands that make it a pretty quick job, but it’s still more hands on work with a raw chicken than I really prefer!

picote · « **Reply #39 on:** April 07, 2021, 12:46:35 AM »

Hmmm, the rotisserie function might put me over the edge. We had to stop buying the Costco chickens after reading an article about how horrible they’re treated and we’re missing it a lot. Which one do you have orza? There was a model I saw a few weeks ago that looked kind of neat, but I know nothing about it function wise.

Noley · « **Reply #40 on:** March 11, 2022, 01:03:27 PM »

I just purchased a Ninja 4qt air fryer with gift cards I had. I truly hope this will get me to cooking more food than grazing on foods day in/day out.

I think I will start with veggies I normally roast. Perhaps chicken breasts as well.

Rejaneration · « **Reply #41 on:** March 12, 2022, 08:31:32 AM »

Chicken breasts may dry out. We love chicken thighs (esp with skin and bone) in it.

Noley · « **Reply #42 on:** March 26, 2022, 01:12:25 PM »

I just did bacon in it and it was awesome! I love how I can now cook for one person and enjoy food. I had gotten out of the habit of cooking things when it's just me.

BonitaApplebum · « **Reply #43 on:** March 26, 2022, 01:14:11 PM »

Quote from: Rejaneration on March 12, 2022, 08:31:32 AM

Chicken breasts may dry out. We love chicken thighs (esp with skin and bone) in it.

This!!! And wings are awesome in it, too!

seattlegirl · « **Reply #44 on:** March 27, 2022, 12:04:43 PM »

I got one! I had a birthday gift card from my job to use. I'm hoping to up my veggie intake and make small meals for one, since I'm getting tired of leftovers for dinner.

BonitaApplebum · « **Reply #45 on:** March 27, 2022, 12:31:54 PM »

It's fantastic for small meals. It always seems like too much to use the regular oven for stuff, but I never mind popping something in the air fryer.

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