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Feb 3, 2019 09:14:12   #
Indi Loc: L. I., NY, Palm Beach Cty when it's cold.
 
Bigmike1 wrote:
Isn't Dr Oz some kind of self-taught psychologist or something and he is telling you to add a table spoon of oil? I may be wrong about ol' Oz. I don't watch commercial television.


He’s a respected surgeon and healthy living proponent as far as I know.

1 tablespoon of oil (I think he uses vegetable oil or olive oil) which is not applied directly to what your cooking shouldn’t be harmful to you health.

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Feb 3, 2019 09:15:31   #
Scruples Loc: Brooklyn, New York
 
My wife bought one. She doesn't want me to get fat. I don't understand why. LOL. THe food tasted decent and I went back for second helpings. In all, my wife spent her money very well.

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Feb 3, 2019 09:19:47   #
BrHawkeye
 
I got a small air fryer a few months ago. My only regret is that I didn't get a bigger one. I've fried hamburgers, steak, French fries, dinner rolls ... I'm going to try air frying pizzas from scratch in it. For some things a little olive oil helps. It's fast, and because it's timed, results are predictable.

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Feb 3, 2019 09:50:15   #
Billbobboy42 Loc: Center of Delmarva
 
Billbobboy42 wrote:
Thanks for the reply. Useful info. If I buy, it will be the largest air fryer unit available. There are just two of us, so just about any size would do. Looking at highest watt models; 1800 watt is highest I have found.


FYI, I am watching one on eBay: brand is NuWave Brio Digital Air Fryer, 6 quarts, 1800 watts/15 amps, dishwasher safe parts (no further details). This unit is red. I assume other colors are available, but have not researched that aspect yet.
Some posters here have mentioned models from “several years ago”. I don’t think the ones I am talking about would be the same generation as those of several years ago.
Edit: found a black one on the Bay that is a 10 quart model, but for some reason unknown to me the wattage is 1500.

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Feb 3, 2019 10:48:10   #
Bridges Loc: Memphis, Charleston SC, now Nazareth PA
 
My oldest daughter bought one and swears by it. It cooks quickly and even using a tablespoon of oil leaves little to clean up. Don't confuse the modern versions with older models, the technology has evolved. Sarah gave it such high praise that my younger daughter bought one and is also pleased with the results.

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Feb 3, 2019 11:08:12   #
hj Loc: Florida
 
Absolutely! The current generation is nothing like those of a few years ago mentioned by some. We got a 5.8 quart and love it.

Bridges wrote:
My oldest daughter bought one and swears by it. It cooks quickly and even using a tablespoon of oil leaves little to clean up. Don't confuse the modern versions with older models, the technology has evolved. Sarah gave it such high praise that my younger daughter bought one and is also pleased with the results.

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Feb 3, 2019 11:14:44   #
Anhanga Brasil Loc: Cabo Frio - Brazil
 
Billbobboy42 wrote:
Looking for comments about this fairly new kitchen appliance from anyone who has one or who knows someone who has one. My question: do the cooked results taste as good as those fried in oil? I have only run into one person who had a comment - o.k. if you are cooking with health in mind; otherwise, forget it. I am not interested in health cooking as I eat what I generally want sans desserts. French fries and fried chicken are my main interests as I don’t cook those at home due to oil disposal issues.

There are plenty of models to choose from. I just don’t want a kitchen appliance not being used and taking up storage space.
Looking for comments about this fairly new kitchen... (show quote)


I have one. I prefer deep fried in olive oil or just soy oil. It do tastes better than the aforementioned
appliance. "Hic est opinio mea".

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Feb 3, 2019 11:41:49   #
EdJ0307 Loc: out west someplace
 
We gave one to out daughter for Christmas.

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Feb 3, 2019 13:26:53   #
timepass Loc: Yardley,PA
 
I had a Cooks air fryer and I thought it made really tasty fried chicken,fries,and I even cooked flounder in it which was really good.The only problem I had was the plastic on the corner of the basket melted a little.I returned it and plan on buying another brand of air fryer.Hoping for better luck this time.
Mike

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Feb 3, 2019 13:53:53   #
Ratskinner Loc: Copalis Beach WA
 
We bought a Gourmia GAF 575 From Costco 6 months ago for $59. We love it. We mostly use no oil, exceptwe rub a little on the skin for baked potatoes. Every thing we cook is seasoned before we put it in the machine. So far steak, pork chops, french fries, different vegetables, salmon, cod, and tilapia all worked fine after a bit of a learning curve to get the time right. Clean up is seldom fun what ever you cook in, but this is easier than most. My wife and I think the taste is better than we thought it would be, but that is always a thing every person must decide. Our saute pans and our oven get a definite rest lately. One thing that is a big help is the air fry cook book we got from Amazon.

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Feb 3, 2019 15:21:07   #
JustMePB Loc: Currently Indian Trail, NC.
 
Billbobboy42 wrote:
Looking for comments about this fairly new kitchen appliance from anyone who has one or who knows someone who has one. My question: do the cooked results taste as good as those fried in oil? I have only run into one person who had a comment - o.k. if you are cooking with health in mind; otherwise, forget it. I am not interested in health cooking as I eat what I generally want sans desserts. French fries and fried chicken are my main interests as I don’t cook those at home due to oil disposal issues.

There are plenty of models to choose from. I just don’t want a kitchen appliance not being used and taking up storage space.
Looking for comments about this fairly new kitchen... (show quote)


This is NOT an advertisement or paid endorsement...

We bought a "Ninja Foodi"... it is an Air Fryer, Pressure Cooker, Crisper, and more. A little pricey but well worth the money. Not to waste time and excess typing, do a Google search and read up on it. We use ours almost everyday. In pressure cooker mode we get a nice beef stew in around 5 minutes cooking time. Everyone who has seen ours has gone out and gotten one. Gave one to my granddaughter (recently married) and they rant and rave about it. Easy clean up, too. Get one, you can always return it if displeased with it. I can't say enough about it!

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Feb 3, 2019 17:14:52   #
clickety
 
DebAnn wrote:
I've got one of those air fryers that has an arm that pushes the food around in a circle. It uses 1 tablespoon oil. It doesn't make fries as crispy as I'd like. The idea of air frying without oil is problematic for me. The whole process of frying means you use oil. Otherwise you're baking or sauteeing etc.


I agree. IMHO, They should be called hot air “cookers” like hot air poppers. Hot air will cook but oil or fat (frying) adds the flavor.

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Feb 3, 2019 20:32:49   #
cdayton
 
We bought an air fryer about a year ago, used it a few times (as other note, using a small amount of oil) and it is lurking in storage now. Better ways to cook.

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Feb 4, 2019 08:34:08   #
Billbobboy42 Loc: Center of Delmarva
 
JustMePB wrote:
This is NOT an advertisement or paid endorsement...

We bought a "Ninja Foodi"... it is an Air Fryer, Pressure Cooker, Crisper, and more. A little pricey but well worth the money. Not to waste time and excess typing, do a Google search and read up on it. We use ours almost everyday. In pressure cooker mode we get a nice beef stew in around 5 minutes cooking time. Everyone who has seen ours has gone out and gotten one. Gave one to my granddaughter (recently married) and they rant and rave about it. Easy clean up, too. Get one, you can always return it if displeased with it. I can't say enough about it!
This is NOT an advertisement or paid endorsement..... (show quote)


This would seem to be another recently introduced category called “ multi cooker”, the Swiss knife of the cooking world. The specs are impressive on the Ninja. If I go that route, it would be the 8qt/1750 watt version. The one I looked at on the Bay was over $300. Now in my ‘70s I have grown wary of multifunction tools. My experience has been that, although they generally work, they don’t do the various tasks as easy or as well as tools dedicated to one specific task. However, my experience does not include kitchen appliances.
Thanks for the reference.

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Feb 4, 2019 17:39:57   #
JustMePB Loc: Currently Indian Trail, NC.
 
Billbobboy42 wrote:
This would seem to be another recently introduced category called “ multi cooker”, the Swiss knife of the cooking world. The specs are impressive on the Ninja. If I go that route, it would be the 8qt/1750 watt version. The one I looked at on the Bay was over $300. Now in my ‘70s I have grown wary of multifunction tools. My experience has been that, although they generally work, they don’t do the various tasks as easy or as well as tools dedicated to one specific task. However, my experience does not include kitchen appliances.
Thanks for the reference.
This would seem to be another recently introduced ... (show quote)


You are quite welcome. I, too, am in my 70s. We have the 6.5 qt version... $216 at Target. I find it is large enough for us and it does work quite well. Usually cook for 4 to 7 with leftovers.

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