Air Fryers?

[badbadboy]

Anyone else using an air fryer have some dinner ideas?

I've been using one for a short time and have had some successes and a few crash and burn type of experiences.

French fries are pretty easy and fairly healthy with only a small amount of oil sprayed on the fries. The sweet potato fries are still something that eludes me. Either hard undercooked or mushy.

I just did some raw pistachio nuts that I accidentally purchased thinking they were already roasted. Using a lime and some habanero hot sauce, I made a marinade for my fav chilly lime nuts. First atttempt went well and a minor temp/time adjustment worked just right.

The failures were southern fried chicken and fish which turned out undercooked. The recipe temp and time was totally off. Anyone have some tips?

So far the air Fryer has turned out to be a good tool in the kitchen.

 

[lukom]

Try almonds, cashews, and pistachios with smoked paprika and fresh rosemary. The flavors come together nicely.

 

[steverino]

I love fried air.

 

[westwoody]

The recipe temp and time was totally off. Anyone have some tips?

Does it have a temperature probe? I always cook to a preferred internal temperature.

 

[masterblaster]

I always thought air fryers were kind of gimmicky.

 

[badbadboy]

Try almonds, cashews, and pistachios with smoked paprika and fresh rosemary. The flavors come together nicely.

Thanks, sounds tasty with the smoky paprika and rosemary. I like to snack with healthier foods.

Does it have a temperature probe? I always cook to a preferred internal temperature.

From what I can figure out, its only external and just like a BBQ probe. There is not one that stays in during the cooking process. I will use my BBQ probe and test it out.

 

[ddcanz]

I always thought air fryers were kind of gimmicky.

Me too.
But now that we have one I have to say that they are quite efficient and most foods turn out excellent.
Just takes some time to get the feel and become experienced with temperature control and timing.
We have a Secura model. Only regret is that we didn't buy the Xtra large

 

[lostviking]

Try almonds, cashews, and pistachios with smoked paprika and fresh rosemary. The flavors come together nicely.

Agree makes a great snack