Air Fryer temperature and times - general guidelines 1st List

[judydawn]

Someone will be able to tell you the difference, I think the actify stirs which wouldn't suit all dishes.  I hope someone confirms this.

[achookwoman]

Mt sister has an Actifry but would buy a Phillips next time.  The main difference is that the Actifry stirs and the Phillips doesn't.  There were other differences but I can't remember what they were.

[cookie1]

Troupie from memory you wouldn't be able to put dishes and things in the actifry. Probably the best thing is to check them both out somewhere as they are quite different.

[Katiej]

I bought an Actifry a couple of years ago, it was quite expensive then.  It is round and has a paddle in the middle of it, it "paddles" the food around as it cooks - which is ok for chips, but not for other foods. I tried to do arranchini in it once and they were all squashed by the paddling. You can take the paddle out, but then the food doesn't cook evenly. I gave it away to my SIL (who loves it).

I then bought a a Rank Arena family size airfryer, which I like. I've been able to cook many more things in this, a whole chicken, a small pork roast for example.  I think this type is better. The Phillips one is probably the best to get, but also the most expensive.

[Bedlam]

I too have the phillips and use it heaps.  I bought a cheaper one from Kogan and not so thrilled with that.  It is much slower and doesn't have the fan shape on the bottom.  I think that is what helps the air circulate better in the phillips.

[mcmich]

Look into the Kogan. Uni and I have this brand. More economical and on par.

[troupie]

Thanks everyone; I will look into it after Christmas. This gives me some ideas of what to look out for now. Don't want squashed food.

[spersephone]

I love the idea of these, but my husband would kill me if I added another gadget to our kitchen.

[Cuilidh]

I love the idea of these, but my husband would kill me if I added another gadget to our kitchen.

Me too! 

[Cuilidh]

Air Fryer Chips … or French Fries if you prefer

I don’t have an air fryer so do not know if this is common knowledge, but I don’t recall seeing it anywhere else so thought I would pass it on.  It was just a comment contained in a post on a blog from fatfreevegan.

I made the oil-free fries in my little Phillips air fryer, ... I simply cut thin fries … toss them with about a tablespoon of aquafaba and some seasonings. Then I air fry at 360F for 18 minutes, tossing and stirring every 6 minutes.

[achookwoman]

Marina, now that is a good idea. Thanks

My DD hates gadgets but I bought her an AF. She said it is the best appliance she has. The GC can get themselves a hot after school snack. They also love it.

[Cuilidh]

A question for all you AF experts.  An acquaintance sent me this recipe outline at the weekend and I quite fancy making it, however I do not have an AF.  Is anyone able to suggest times / temperatures in a FF oven?

The image she sent showed a nice soft tofu, not dried out or crunchy … although I think that would be really tasty too:

Shred some drained, firm tofu and marinate it (bbq sauce, tamari (or soy sauce), maple syrup, coconut Sriracha, garlic powder, onion powder, and a good dash of smoked paprika) then pop it in the air fryer.

Thanks

[judydawn]

Marina I find things cook quicker in the a/f and I usually turn the temperature down a bit for some things too but that depends on what type of a/f people have as some run hotter than others. Anything you cook in an oven can be cooked in an a/f and vice versa so use whatever temperature you’re happy working with and just keep an eye on it. Good luck.

[Cuilidh]

Thanks, Judy.  I quite fancy an AF but I think DH would have 'words' with me if I bought yet another kitchen appliance. I recently got away with buying a sandwich press / waffle maker, but I suspect an AF might be pushing it a bit!

[judydawn]

You would use it I’m sure Marina, I’d just put it on my Christmas list and hope that DH buys it for you.  We all love our air fryers and you don’t need to buy an expensive one.