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Offline Magic Microbe

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Talk to me about using my new air fryer
« on: January 02, 2020, 07:45:24 PM »
What should I cook in it?

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Re: Talk to me about using my new air fryer
« Reply #1 on: January 03, 2020, 07:52:53 AM »
french fries :D
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Re: Talk to me about using my new air fryer
« Reply #2 on: January 03, 2020, 08:08:13 AM »
Which one did you get?  I’m planning to buy one when I get back home.
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Re: Talk to me about using my new air fryer
« Reply #3 on: January 03, 2020, 10:18:12 AM »
I don't know anything about air fryers, but I'm here to find out!

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Re: Talk to me about using my new air fryer
« Reply #4 on: January 04, 2020, 07:39:18 PM »
Well yall arent very helpful. ;)

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Re: Talk to me about using my new air fryer
« Reply #5 on: January 06, 2020, 11:47:28 AM »
I think someone on twitter posted about cooking bagels in her airfryer, which I thought was odd, but I scrolled right past so I'm afraid I can't tell you anything about it...

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Re: Talk to me about using my new air fryer
« Reply #6 on: January 06, 2020, 12:00:23 PM »
My friend is making steak tips in hers (and if I remember correctly steak tips are a NE thing). either way, she's cooking meat.

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Re: Talk to me about using my new air fryer
« Reply #7 on: January 06, 2020, 03:36:17 PM »
My friend is making steak tips in hers (and if I remember correctly steak tips are a NE thing). either way, she's cooking meat.

They call it "flap meat" down here.  Steak tips sounds much nicer :).

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Re: Talk to me about using my new air fryer
« Reply #8 on: January 06, 2020, 05:39:53 PM »
I like to do chicken or eggplant parm in it but we most often do various kinds of potatoes.

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Re: Talk to me about using my new air fryer
« Reply #9 on: January 06, 2020, 08:09:49 PM »
my sister likes to make brussels sprouts and broccoli in hers and DH's cousin loves hers for tequenos.  I'm sure they're good for fries, too.  We like veggie tots here so I plan to try that.
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Re: Talk to me about using my new air fryer
« Reply #10 on: January 06, 2020, 08:10:16 PM »
But first I need to buy one.  Would y'all please tell me what brand/size you have an if you recommend it???
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Re: Talk to me about using my new air fryer
« Reply #11 on: January 07, 2020, 11:37:14 AM »
I have a phillips...it was recommended to me by a coworker. Apparently its the original the was soon copied by everyone. I have used it once for fries now and they were delicious. I have had jerk chicken and fries from my coworker's and both were excellent.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0779TB76H/?coliid=I1G790CYM9MO4D&colid=NEJBFC6AH6TV&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it


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« Reply #13 on: January 07, 2020, 12:47:55 PM »
thanks ladies!
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Re: Talk to me about using my new air fryer
« Reply #14 on: January 10, 2020, 09:37:00 PM »
FWIW, there’s an attachment for the instant pot that does air frying. I have no idea if it’s any good, but was reading about it yesterday.

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« Reply #15 on: January 14, 2020, 10:33:40 AM »
I picked up a Power XL air fryer at Target the other day.  3 QT.  I think I needed to see the size and weight to finally pull the trigger, and MM's post about copying Phillips gave me comfort because it sounds like the technology is pretty standard across the board. 
I used it to cook asparagus (for me) and curly fries (for DH and DD).  The asparagus turned out delicious - I drizzled a teeny bit of oil as per recommendations I saw on the web, but less than I'd usually use.  I love asparagus to be charred on high heat in the oven and it had much of the same flavor without the actual black bits.

DH and DD went crazy for the curly fries.  They were indeed very crispy.  I have frozen tequenos in the fridge (Venezuelan app like a mozzarella stick) so I'll probably try them next. 

The unit is pretty big and I wouldn't have gone larger than 3 QT.  It'll live in my pantry in the spot currently taken up by the Instant Pot.  The fryer is a much better fit for us.
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Re: Talk to me about using my new air fryer
« Reply #16 on: January 14, 2020, 02:38:59 PM »
I cant wait to try asparagus. How long did it take?

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Re: Talk to me about using my new air fryer
« Reply #17 on: January 14, 2020, 02:40:48 PM »
I went ahead and bought the air fryer top for my existing Instant Pot.  It hasn't arrived yet, but I'm optimistic that it will be useful in my situation which rarely involves cooking for more than two people at a time. 

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« Reply #18 on: January 14, 2020, 06:08:44 PM »
The long URL in this thread is killin me

I cooked them at 400 for 7 minutes thanks to this long page that really only needed 6 lines
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Re: Talk to me about using my new air fryer
« Reply #19 on: January 14, 2020, 07:54:29 PM »
I went ahead and bought the air fryer top for my existing Instant Pot.  It hasn't arrived yet, but I'm optimistic that it will be useful in my situation which rarely involves cooking for more than two people at a time. 

I will need a report.

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Re: Talk to me about using my new air fryer
« Reply #20 on: January 14, 2020, 09:37:03 PM »
I went ahead and bought the air fryer top for my existing Instant Pot.  It hasn't arrived yet, but I'm optimistic that it will be useful in my situation which rarely involves cooking for more than two people at a time. 

Very curious to hear how it works for you! I love asparagus broiled with a bit of oil. This sounds like a great alternative.

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Re: Talk to me about using my new air fryer
« Reply #21 on: January 16, 2020, 01:18:08 PM »
I'm in love  :heartbeat:

Last night I drizzled TJ's baby cauliflower and TJ's shredded brussels with a minute amount of olive oil, sprinkled with salt and then air fried (separately).  I used 360 degrees and I don't remember the times but I think it was 12 min for the cauli and 10 for the brussels.  You can (and should) pull the basket to shake the items at any time so you can always judge their doneness.

You know the crispy edges you get when you roast brussels sprouts?  I had a whole basket of that.  And the cauliflower had a nice texture and the combo was super.  Mixed in a bit of TJ's garlic paste and added a vegan sausage and was in heaven.
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Re: Talk to me about using my new air fryer
« Reply #22 on: January 17, 2020, 02:15:42 PM »
I went ahead and bought the air fryer top for my existing Instant Pot.  It hasn't arrived yet, but I'm optimistic that it will be useful in my situation which rarely involves cooking for more than two people at a time. 

Please, pleasepleaseplease report back soon. If it's good, I'll get my daughter to bring me one.

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« Reply #23 on: January 17, 2020, 04:12:16 PM »
Please, pleasepleaseplease report back soon. If it's good, I'll get my daughter to bring me one.

I'll be using it this weekend and will report back.

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Re: Talk to me about using my new air fryer
« Reply #24 on: January 31, 2020, 01:45:24 PM »
I'll be using it this weekend and will report back.

I'm curious too! How well does it work?

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« Reply #25 on: January 31, 2020, 01:57:53 PM »
I'm curious too! How well does it work?

Sorry, didn't get around to it yet.  Maybe this weekend.  I'll take pictures. 

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« Reply #26 on: February 02, 2020, 08:32:36 AM »
Sorry, didn't get around to it yet.  Maybe this weekend.  I'll take pictures. 

When I get something new, I cannot wait to try it... I could never wait this long.

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Re: Talk to me about using my new air fryer
« Reply #27 on: August 14, 2020, 10:18:12 PM »
I just got one this week.  Great so far!
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