topic Re: Air fryer in Kitchen

Air fryer

Elom — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 14:22:23 GMT

A few questions for anyone who purchased the 1400w air fryer. Can you just place it on counter top? In the instructions if I am reading correctly says no. Also I tried doing a quesadilla and what a disaster the top blew up into the fan casing and started to burn and what a smelly mess. I suppose there is a learning curve. Lastly do you use same temp as oven only lessen time? I am liking it but seems takes a long time to cook like fried.

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Karnerblue — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 14:31:56 GMT

item number?

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GCR18 — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 14:42:12 GMT

This is the TSV? I put mine on the counter. I use the same temp as it would be in the oven, only less time. Seems to work. I have only experimented with frozen foods.

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jewel3 — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 14:47:54 GMT

Look at the location of the burner that is very close to your food and adjust the temp accordingly. In order to get any semblance of a fried effect, you need to brush oil on the item. I think a quesadilla would only be in for a short time as you toast the tortilla and just melt the cheese.

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Meowingkitty — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 14:48:22 GMT

Where my supposed to put it if I can't put it on the counter? I don't have this brand but I have another one that works great I've made deep-fried zucchini, fries and onion rings and all of turned out wonderfully.

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cotto22 — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 17:36:38 GMT

I put mine on the counter, but I did put it on a cutting board. I am not sure I need to, but I am being cautious. I don't think that a quesadilla is the right item to put in the air fryer! Just put it in a skillet for a couple of minutes a side.

I have made fresh french fries and potato wedges, cauliflower, roasted beets, and frozen fries and okra in mine so far. I am really liking mine, and will continue to try different things weekly.

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Nightowlz — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 18:14:00 GMT

I have been using mine on the kitchen counter with no problems. How else do they think you are going to use it if you don't set it on the counter?

I imagine the fan blew the quesadilla top up & blew off the cheese. I heard Meredith say if you put cheese on a hamburger in the air fryer to use melted cheese or that cheese spread because the fan will blow the cheese off. When I saw it on TV it looked like she was using Cheese Whiz.

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Elom — Fri, 22 Apr 2016 22:15:29 GMT

The reason I asked about placing it directly on the counter, it stated so in directions. However like a few of you I am going to place it directly. I find the basket sticks and I can only imagine on a cutting board...my food would be on the floor.

i had ordered the tsv but was on waitlist so rather than wait I ordered the 1400 watt.

So far French fries have been great! Thank you all.

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Mustang Shar — Sat, 23 Apr 2016 14:52:50 GMT

I better go check the instructions. I still have old Formica counter tops and haven't seen a problem develope . That disclaimer might be in there for any possible liability issues that could arise from use?? Hmmm, got me wondering

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Elom — Sat, 23 Apr 2016 15:34:36 GMT

update...I used my fryer at 400 degrees for a length of time directly on counter top and when I moved it to check it was just a little warm. Maybe it's a precaution I don't know but much easier to use that way. I do have to watch because a lot of heat comes out of the exhaust. I am really liking this new gadget!

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momtochloe — Sat, 23 Apr 2016 15:56:57 GMT

I've had mine (from Evine) for several months and have formica countertops. I literally use mine at least once a day between toasting, cooking and reheating. I just checked and there is no mark whatsoever on the countertop so I think they should be safe for those that may have been concerned.

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Mothertrucker — Sat, 23 Apr 2016 19:12:05 GMT

if you guys are worried ,just go to home depot and buy one ceramic tile to put under it-

I even get unglazed tiles there and line my oven with them (makes the temp more even), and use them as pizza stones

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genniem — Mon, 25 Apr 2016 03:58:22 GMT

Just make sure it isn't near your Keurig A few of us have had melting issues Keurug still works just looks funny

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AuntG — Sun, 01 May 2016 23:59:21 GMT

I use mine on the counter. It's really just a small convection oven. No accidents to report, but I only make things like tator tots and onion rings.

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Trissy — Tue, 03 May 2016 22:13:49 GMT

I have a question...I bought my oven as the TSV and it quit working today! Called Air Fryer's CS and they were a little arrogant.

Has anyone else had this problem?

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ChynnaBlue — Tue, 03 May 2016 22:28:40 GMT

I put mine on the counter. I can't imagine where else one would place it.

I've been looking online for recipes and following those. I've found that I might locate 3 different recipes for similar items and they will all list different cook times and temperatures. I'm waiting for a cook book. The Blue Jean Chef has one coming in the fall/winter and William Sonoma has one coming out in the summer.

Right now it's all very experimental. I've done several types of chicken fingers, beer battered cod (bought frozen), roasted brussels sprouts, coconut shrimp (bought frozen), and sweet potato fries. The fries I had no directions for and those were the hardest for me.

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Gokat — Wed, 04 May 2016 01:41:38 GMT

My maiden voyage with my 1200W Cook's Companion (Evine) was a little rocky...sending off the smoke detector in my small kitchen...so now I set it in the center of the stove and run the fan! After the fact I found out this is not unusual when oil is used. A little tidbit not covered in the demos dontchaknow Having a great time with it here and enjoying sweet potato curly fries tonight! Yummm...

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jazzy22 — Mon, 09 May 2016 18:27:15 GMT

well i have one ordered so cant wait meantime i have googled air fryer recipies and wow lots of good ones there are lots on pinterest also looks like its going to be fun!!!!

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Mimix5Grandies — Fri, 13 May 2016 17:53:02 GMT

@Nightowlz wrote:
I have been using mine on the kitchen counter with no problems. How else do they think you are going to use it if you don't set it on the counter?
I imagine the fan blew the quesadilla top up & blew off the cheese. I heard Meredith say if you put cheese on a hamburger in the air fryer to use melted cheese or that cheese spread because the fan will blow the cheese off. When I saw it on TV it looked like she was using Cheese Whiz.

Or just do what I do, when the burger is finished cooking, take the tray out of the air fryer and lay a slice of room temperature cheese on the burger. The heat from it will melt it nicely until you want to put it in a bun.

I also keep mine on my counter and put a heat resistant pad under it while cooking in it.