HereComesTheReignAgain Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 I am considering purchasing an air fryer. I have a couple friends that like them, but they are a little culinarily challenged. Does anyone have any insight they would like to provide? I would primarily use it for things like wings, fish fry, french fries, etc. Can you even use them for freshly battered meals like a fish fry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 I can't help you as I'd never even heard of these things before now, but I'm eager to hear what others may say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 I can't help you as I'd never even heard of these things before now, but I'm eager to hear what others may say. Same. Just googled it and this seems amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Yeah. This is where I'm at. At first I thought this was a joke. Now I'm going to have to research this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Yeah. This is where I'm at. At first I thought this was a joke. Now I'm going to have to research this Could this even be real? You can fry things with a tablespoon of oil and air? This could be revolutionary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HereComesTheReignAgain Posted November 3, 2016 Author Share Posted November 3, 2016 I'm trying to find out if you can fry things that are dipped in a batter or if it can only fry "dry" items. I have a friend that was very skeptical and just bought one. Chicken wings and fries were a huge success on the first night apparently. I will provide updates as I get them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Bought one in a whim. Used it 4 times. Not worth it, at all. Should have went traditional. I can chime in more if need be. This was 6-7 yrs ago and new ones seem different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 I'm wide open to learning! The Sear Steak House/immersion circulator thread changed my cooking world! Had a beef tenderloin done to PERFECTION for family (about 10 people) in town a few nights ago. The Anova circulator made it fool proof, which is just my style (and specific need). People raved and as someone said, I felt like I'd cheated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOKIE Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Sorta related...the Orion Smoker...game changer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 I'm wide open to learning! The Sear Steak House/immersion circulator thread changed my cooking world! Had a beef tenderloin done to PERFECTION for family (about 10 people) in town a few nights ago. The Anova circulator made it fool proof, which is just my style (and specific need). People raved and as someone said, I felt like I'd cheated. I believe I'm the one from that last line. Just so good, and so easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 I believe I'm the one from that last line. Just so good, and so easy. I believe you are. Maybe "gaming the system" or something like that? But oh, so true! With a bunch of people you have timing issues. This is eliminated with the Anova. My son wants one for Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HereComesTheReignAgain Posted November 3, 2016 Author Share Posted November 3, 2016 It sounds like I should get the Anova sous vide before any other gadgets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 It sounds like I should get the Anova sous vide before any other gadgets. I first heard about it here, and highly recommend it. Everyone who has experienced the results is a huge fan. Last New Years Eve I was watching the prawns on the grill and a dozen filets went a couple minutes too long. Not good. This takes the whole timing issue and throws it out the window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfanmiami(oh) Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 I think they actually work ok considering the time involved, convenience, and lack of a mess. I've had wings from an air fryer and while clearly not as good as the real thing, they're definitely passable and probably better than 1/2 the crap you get at restaurants outside of WNY. You can definitely use them for "battered" items and infelt like it's actually perfect for reheating fried chicken. Brings that crisp back out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 I first heard about it here, and highly recommend it. Everyone who has experienced the results is a huge fan. Last New Years Eve I was watching the prawns on the grill and a dozen filets went a couple minutes too long. Not good. This takes the whole timing issue and throws it out the window. trust this mans feedback. not only will you nail whatever you put in there, i find that it has helped take a ton of stress out of coordinating the meal in general. my sides are better as i can focus on them, and then just pop the meat out and give it a quick sear whenever they are done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 I first heard about it here, and highly recommend it. Everyone who has experienced the results is a huge fan. Last New Years Eve I was watching the prawns on the grill and a dozen filets went a couple minutes too long. Not good. This takes the whole timing issue and throws it out the window. my buddy recently had dinner at Giancarlo's in Williamsville and said he had a steak done this way. Said it was extremely good. Not his best ever but damn good. It's tough to top Peter Lugers or Riths Chris tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 I watched a QVC segment with one of these things for sale. I'm intrigued. I asked some friends about it on a group chat, but they were pretty useless, which is the norm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 I watched a QVC segment with one of these things for sale. I'm intrigued. I asked some friends about it on a group chat, but they were pretty useless, which is the norm.touche Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 It sounds like I should get the Anova sous vide before any other gadgets. Yes, yes you should! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilly Posted November 4, 2016 Share Posted November 4, 2016 I have an anova but haven't used it a ton... What's the best method for a good sear that you guys have found? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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