Home fryers (air fryer?)

[nickwm21]

I have a cheap amzn air fryer instapot lid. I’d echo Evdog’s comments. It works. It saves a little space. It’s small. I wouldn’t buy it again.

If does work with any pot the same diameter as an instapot… so that might be your space saving move….

I want one of those fancy countertop ovens that toasts, air fry’s, bakes… etc….


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[Core Shot]

Instapot is a pressure cooker and slow cooker combo.
Would be good for a dorm or boat or camper. I guess they could air fry also.

Already had the first two so bought a fryer. They are amazing. Used several times a week.

[Dantheman]

I want one of those fancy countertop ovens that toasts, air fry’s, bakes… etc….

Got one these on a holiday deal and have been quite happy with it.

https://www.costco.com/ninja-foodi-1...000105708.html

[oftpiste]

Which ones do you have?

Boat is small, storage space at a premium. Usually only cooking for myself. Two if I'm on a roll.

That's what I've got. It's ok, works well enough. Scanning the page above makes me want to get a standalone air fryer though.

The fryer I've got sits on top of the instant pot and the fryer basket sits in the instant pot's stainless pot. So as a fryer it can't cook very much at once (food for 1-2 people tops). But at the same time the lid and basket take up more room than you might want when not in use, same with the Instant pot itself. And you need the instant pot to use the fryer. Not a very flexible system.

For a boat or camper I might get a standalone fryer since I use that a lot, and then a manual pressure cooker. I have one by GSI outdoors I keep in my camper that is a 2.7L pot with a lid you just lock on to pressure cook. Or you can use it as a normal pot at other times. They made a 6L size as well.

[oftpiste]

I like this one, but no pressure cooking
https://www.amazon.com/Ninja-6-Quart...a5b6eea8921aa5

also this

https://www.ninjakitchen.com/product...dle-zidSFP701B

again. big as bad, and low power consumption and cooking versatility is desirable

[mud]

The digital dial on our Cuisinart is getting faultier as time goes on. Only 2 years old now.

I have the model with a dial and it's never been correct but it works otherwise and I just set the stove timer instead.
Bought it 5 years ago and still works well but when it goes I'll look at a Breville.
https://www.breville.com/us/en/produ...ns/bov900.html

[fomofo]

I picked up one of these before Christmas on sale for under $100...



https://www.amazon.com/Ninja-AF150AM.../dp/B08QKTXT1N

Cooking for one or two and using it several times a week love it! Potatoes, chicken thighs, salmon and cod. Quick, and the basket makes it easy to load/unload/clean. Low end, but handled with care I think it will last for a while. So far, so good, time will tell.

This is maybe my favorite use: Sourdough bread, mustard and mayo, cheese and lunch meat of choice, and a thick layer of kimchi. Put it together, microwave for 30 seconds to heat the stuff in the middle, brush the outside of the bread slices liberally with olive oil, then drop in and air fry for 5 minutes at 390 degrees, no turning needed. Comes out perfectly toasty and tasty!

[Rideski]

I have the model with a dial and it's never been correct but it works otherwise and I just set the stove timer instead.
Bought it 5 years ago and still works well but when it goes I'll look at a Breville.
https://www.breville.com/us/en/produ...ns/bov900.html

I just heard they did away with the dial and went to a keypad or something like that.

[gravitylover]

We got a Delonghi countertop unit a while back. It's ok for most things but doesn't give that nice crisp top on fish and chicken if you're using the pan rather than the basket, it's great for pizza. You can get it for a lot less but this is the one https://www.delonghi.com/en-us/de-lo...4m/p/EO241264M

[singlesline]

Got one these on a holiday deal and have been quite happy with it.

https://www.costco.com/ninja-foodi-1...000105708.html

I have a slightly different version of this, also from Costco and I love it. Bought it to replace a dead toaster, mostly because some lady standing next to us in the store heard us mulling it over and said she loved it.

The fact that it folds out of the way is pretty great. It may not be the best at actually "air frying" but the size makes it super useful for everything else--air fry, air roast (regular convection oven), regular bake, toast. Fits frozen pizzas or quarter-sheet pans, and pre-heats instantly. Air fry mode is great for roasting up a batch of vegetables or something quickly. Also good for warming plates for dinner while you cook with the stove/oven.

I think I've actually reached the point now where I'm willing to upgrade to to something like the Cuisinart Breville Smart Oven Pro and give up the counter space permanently in exchange for better air fry performance and a little more room for taller items.

Or wait for an affordable option from a reputable brand that delivers steam oven + air fryer modes in a similar footprint.

[billyk]

Well, OK, “the no. 1 bestselling air fryer on Amazon is on sale for $86 (list: $160) Instant Pot Vortex Plus”. Just ordered it. Will let you know if it was a mistake.

This is one of those 4 qt bucket type fryers. I’ve already got a convection toaster oven, but I may want to upgrade that too at some point.

[riser4]

I hate the air fryer attachment for my instantpot. I got a deal on a brand named bundle. It really only does 1 to 1.5 servings of anything worth cooking. It's extra stuff to store. And it sucks to have to wash it for such a small yield. I'm going to upgrade my oven and stovetop before long and I'd rather just have a decent convection oven than an air fryer.

[singlesline]

Well, OK, “the no. 1 bestselling air fryer on Amazon is on sale for $86 (list: $160) Instant Pot Vortex Plus”. Just ordered it. Will let you know if it was a mistake.

This is one of those 4 qt bucket type fryers. I’ve already got a convection toaster oven, but I may want to upgrade that too at some point.

Holy crap, is that a rotating basket so you don't even have to go shake your items? Now that's innovation

edit: oh, no looks like that's only on the larger 10QT model: https://www.amazon.com/Instant-Vorte...07VM28XTR?th=1

[billyk]

Yeah, it doesn’t have a rotating basket. Also, turns out it is 6 qt, not 4 qt like I said earlier.

It did stink up the house with a plastic smell the first time I used it on a dry run with no food. The manual mentioned this is normal, and should go away quickly. Will see.

There’s also a white light that spells out the word “OFF” that stays on all the time when it’s not in use. That annoys me. If you are off, just turn off your lights. You don’t need to tell me you are off.

[riser4]

It's a reminder to unplug it.

[billyk]

It's a reminder to unplug it.

Yeah, that’s probably the best fix, especially considering the fire warnings on a different brand mentioned earlier in this thread.

[riser4]

Yeah, that’s probably the best fix, especially considering the fire warnings on a different brand mentioned earlier in this thread.

Exactly. I was serious.

[oftpiste]

well you guys are a big help

[riser4]

well you guys are a big help

As we always are.

[billyk]

Hmmm, today I saw a nice looking 13qt air fryer by SurLaTable (I think that’s right) at Costco for only $70. Isn’t that always the way?

Anyway, the plastic stink from the Instant Pot seems to be gone when I used it again today.

[nickwm21]

Bump - I didn’t know where to put this - does anyone have a combi-oven?

Combi-Oven - like what you see at Starbucks and 711 - the microwave convection oven combo unit they use to heat breakfast sandos and frozen pizzas.

I didn’t know there were residential models….. but there’s like a dozen countertop options on bestbuy…

Breville has the Combi Wave 3 - microwave with convection and broiler. Has an air fry mode. $500.

I’m not the biggest fan of reheating some dishes in the microwave. Stovetop and oven reheats maintains texture a lot better. In my dream kitchen I’ve always wanted a small convection oven to do that and air fry’s… but I don’t have the space… Probably a jack-of-all-master-of-none situation but maybe this can replace my microwave and call it good enough.


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[singlesline]

Bump - I didn’t know where to put this - does anyone have a combi-oven?

Combi-Oven - like what you see at Starbucks and 711 - the microwave convection oven combo unit they use to heat breakfast sandos and frozen pizzas.

I didn’t know there were residential models….. but there’s like a dozen countertop options on bestbuy…

Breville has the Combi Wave 3 - microwave with convection and broiler. Has an air fry mode. $500.

I’m not the biggest fan of reheating some dishes in the microwave. Stovetop and oven reheats maintains texture a lot better. In my dream kitchen I’ve always wanted a small convection oven to do that and air fry’s… but I don’t have the space… Probably a jack-of-all-master-of-none situation but maybe this can replace my microwave and call it good enough.


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I thought a combi oven was a steam oven with convection. Those are pretty neat but they are usually expensive AF for home use. Can get faster and more even cooking as slightly steamy air holds a lot more heat. Can also bake certain breads like a steam oven.

Although I see the appeal of a combination microwave and air fryer. Lately I've been doing a lot of hybrid cooking where I will microwave for a little bit to start warming/defrosting, but then I'll switch to the air fry or convection bake (lower fan speed) to finish and ensure a good texture.