Hello dears. I have recently bought an air fryer and as it is a new toy I am a bit obsessed with it.
Some people think that both are overrated.
Neither is true!
Each one is fabulous at what it does well in it's own way.
The good cook works out how to get the best out of both of them and avoids their weaknesses and failings
An Air Fryer does not Fry anything! It is a small very, very hot fan oven and It's not new,
During World War II. William Maxson developed a “whirlwind oven:” a large, multi-layered oven that used a fan to blow hot air onto the food. this oven created a system of evenly heated food even from frozen.
Maxson patented his invention and sold the idea to the United States Army.
This early version of the air fryer was popular until the invention of the microwave.
Using Maxson’s fan and hot air technology, van der Weij created the air fryer as we know it today. He partnered with 'Philips' to release the modern version of an air fryer in 2010.
I would never be without my air fryer -
or my -
Fan Oven, Hob, Pressure cooker, Microwave, Deep fat fryer and slow cooker.
You can keep your Nija I don't need it (and you will never get a turkey leg in a Nija).
I don't think we have actually had many meals that have not come out of the air fryer since you bought it... Jx
ReplyDeleteHa ha, It;s true. I have used it almost every day since I got it. It's benefits are manifold but there are still some things I shall do the old way.
DeleteThank you for explaining what an air fryer is and how it came to be, Madam A. Rather a lot of people at work rave about their air fryers, but none of them said just how the food is cooked and I didn't want to engage them in conversation about it because I felt like I'd be questionning their god and stirring up a religious fervour! (Obviously, I couldn't be bothered to google it)
ReplyDeleteIt is not a god and I am not one of it's evangelist but it's bloody useful and so easy to clean. I love it and will never be without one.
DeleteYay, air fryers!
ReplyDeleteI'm always a few years behind on popular trends but I'm thankful now that we have an air fryer! It's been great! Our toaster oven died after many years of service, so we splurged and got a Cuisinart 5-in-1. It toasts, air frys, broils and bakes. We use it everyday. It saves time not having to turn the actual oven on and wait for it to heat up. The air fry tray is bigger than a standard air fry tray too and we have a window so we can make sure we don't burn anything.
I am with you all the way and yours sounds perfect as an oven substitute. Our oven is now basically a plate warmer.
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We love our air fryer! It was a much-discussed purchase but it's paid for itself many times over - particularly this summer, when we didn't want to heat up the whole house using the stove. Perfect for two people. Don't you love getting good kitchen gadgets?!!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to take so long in replying sweet pea.
DeleteI am with you 100%. I was not sure if it would be worth it either but have used it almost every day. I do love getting good kitchen gadgets but try to avoid cupboard clutterers. I had an issue with the markings on the dial washing off and 'Instapot' have sent me a new one for free. I shall be using both side by side like a 2 drawer model.
Ttfn
did my comment get eaten again? SHIT
ReplyDeleteSorry dear you were sent to moderation and I have only just seen you xxx
DeleteI think my comment got eaten?
ReplyDeleteYou wouldn't fit in my air-fryer
DeleteTrying again. CRAP
ReplyDeleteOh dear this one has only just come through and it says that you sent it on the 7th along with the others which I saw this morning!
DeleteThank you for your patients and understanding xxx