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Emeril Air Fryer Feedback

MKR14 — Sat, 27 Aug 2016 17:27:42 GMT

I made Tator Tots and chicken wings. Rated a 10 by my husband. He is a picky eater and that is saying a lot. I made the chicken wings from frozen. I brushed the outside with a light coat of olive oil and put garlic powder and Buck's Seasoning on them. It took 30 minutes total cook time due to them being frozen. I shook the basket 3-4 times while cooking. They were crisp and delicious. The Tator Tots I did for 15 minutes and made about 2 cups full. They came out perfect also and I shook the basket 2 times while cooking them.I just cleaned the food basket with a soft new toothbrush and it cleaned up as easily as the holding basket did also. The drippings cleaned up easily. I was amazed at how much grease came out from chicken wings. Love this air fryer and give it an A+.

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granddi — Sat, 27 Aug 2016 18:18:24 GMT

Thanks! mine is still in the box. I ordered the cooks esentials tsv from several months ago and sent it back. just had buyers remorse wondering why I could possible need another kitchen thing.

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GCR18 — Sat, 27 Aug 2016 18:21:59 GMT

I have the cooks essential one. I like the wave airfrying comes out.

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MKR14 — Sat, 27 Aug 2016 18:36:37 GMT

Merediths Air Fryer book is well worth the hints and tips alone with the recipes as a bonus. If you can able to get her book please do. She writes a book as nice as Marion Getz that writes for Wolf Gang Puck. Very easy to read and understand. I almost didn't get Meredith's book and it has helped me a few times already.

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GCR18 — Sat, 27 Aug 2016 19:13:20 GMT

Thanks for the reminder about the book. I have it on order at Amazon and was considering canceling. I just did and ordered on the q.

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MKR14 — Sat, 27 Aug 2016 21:53:13 GMT

I want to add that I had no problem turning the dial or the timer on my machine. It is easy and maybe a few people on the reviews under the Air Fryer may have had theirs more tight than mine. It may be important to some buying one. I was very pleased on how it cleaned up. I did not spray anything on the food basket part as I wanted to see how non stick it was. Excellent. Just get a nice "soft bristle" toothbrush and soap and water. It is funny as it is my husband that has a list on what to buy and cook in this next. When he gave it a 10 I was shocked. I never get more than a 7 rating on some small appliances. I am so sorry Clem had a defective one.

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CLEM — Sat, 27 Aug 2016 23:25:44 GMT

@MKR14

I am so glad you are enjoying your air fryer. I am drooling over your chicken wings. But I will get one eventually. Perhaps when the Cooks Essential one comes back I might get that and order before anyone can return a defective one. That one is only 3 qt, but that's fine since I am just by myself most of the time.

I fiddled around with the release button a bit more, but it just doesn't work. So I packed it up and will bring it to UPS on Monday. It seemed to be really well made and most of the reviewers love it. There was one review that said the release button didn't work. Well, it happens.

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debbear — Sun, 28 Aug 2016 00:53:28 GMT

I need air fryer help. I tried to make frozen shoestring French fries I followed the instructions I sprayed them with oil and shook the basket at least three times some of the fries were burnt on the ends some were way undercooked and some were OK. Any advice would be appreciated.

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Nataliesgramma — Sun, 28 Aug 2016 10:29:19 GMT

@debbear wrote:
I need air fryer help. I tried to make frozen shoestring French fries I followed the instructions I sprayed them with oil and shook the basket at least three times some of the fries were burnt on the ends some were way undercooked and some were OK. Any advice would be appreciated.

I made Orieda shoestrings......they came out perfect. ...maybe you had too many in the cooker? I didn't spray mine with oil either.

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MKR14 — Sun, 28 Aug 2016 12:37:49 GMT

I agree with @Nataliesgrammathat maybe the basket was too full. I only filled the basket with Tator Tots without overlapping them and they were perfect after I shook them about 3 times while cooking. Instead of shaking them take a non-stick utensil and move them so air is around them. maybe shaking them didn't move them enough. Just flip them over. Hope this works for you. We all have a learning curve on our new "toys". Let us know if it works for you.

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momtochloe — Sun, 28 Aug 2016 12:41:29 GMT

@Nataliesgramma wrote:
@debbear wrote:
I need air fryer help. I tried to make frozen shoestring French fries I followed the instructions I sprayed them with oil and shook the basket at least three times some of the fries were burnt on the ends some were way undercooked and some were OK. Any advice would be appreciated.
I made Orieda shoestrings......they came out perfect. ...maybe you had too many in the cooker? I didn't spray mine with oil either.

@debbear I agree with what @Nataliesgramma said. I don't spray any oil on any of my frozen fries as I think they already have some type of coating on them. I think if you are using fresh potatoes then the oil would be a good idea.

Also, when you are making things that don't naturally tumble around when you give the basket a shake, I'll also stir things around with a set of tongs (I made onions and peppers and used this method and they came out great).

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Nightowlz — Sun, 28 Aug 2016 17:03:50 GMT

@debbear wrote:
I need air fryer help. I tried to make frozen shoestring French fries I followed the instructions I sprayed them with oil and shook the basket at least three times some of the fries were burnt on the ends some were way undercooked and some were OK. Any advice would be appreciated.

@debbear@ I make the Ore Ida frozen shoestring fries in the air fryer. I spray with a little coconut oil + Penzey's 4S seasoning. If I don't spray with a little oil I think they are dry & the seasoning will not stick to the fries. I cook @ 390° for 7 mins.

@I also make frozen Famous Fries seasoned made by Checker's/Rally's. I cook those @ 400° for about 10 mins. I don't spray these with oil as they don't need it.

I shake the basket half way through cooking when using the air fryer.

I use the Cookwell Coconut spray brand. It does not have the propellants in it. I also have the Olive Oil spray without propellants.

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granddi — Sun, 28 Aug 2016 22:40:38 GMT

So you stop midway in cooking and shake and only one layer of food.....................

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MKR14 — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 16:39:47 GMT

I made regular french fries and Checker Rally fries for lunch and they were perfect. As long as you flip them once or twice and shake them they will all cook perfectly. I got the Checker Rally seasoned fries at Wal-Mart. They took about 15 minutes for the crispness we like. I also made 10 small chicken drummies ( the bag of chicken wings came as part drummies in the bag) and cooked them on 400 degrees for 30 minutes total. I put them in a ziplock bag with a tsp. of olive oil, garlic powder (not garlic salt) and Garlic Pepper. Then I added a little Panko crumbs to them after I took them out of the bag. I turned them over with silicone tongs instead of shaking the basket to brown them evenly during cooking. Using a soft toothbrush is my key to a quick cleaning of the basket holes. The only thing I notice on the nonstick is the top of where you slide the basket in and out has a small amount of it wore off. I think this is probably just normal. I only explained so much for new users to try and help them make a nice meal for their family.

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Nightowlz — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 17:02:03 GMT

@MKR14 wrote:
I made regular french fries and Checker Rally fries for lunch and they were perfect. As long as you flip them once or twice and shake them they will all cook perfectly. I got the Checker Rally seasoned fries at Wal-Mart. They took about 15 minutes for the crispness we like. I also made 10 small chicken drummies ( the bag of chicken wings came as part drummies in the bag) and cooked them on 400 degrees for 30 minutes total. I put them in a ziplock bag with a tsp. of olive oil, garlic powder (not garlic salt) and Garlic Pepper. Then I added a little Panko crumbs to them after I took them out of the bag. I turned them over with silicone tongs instead of shaking the basket to brown them evenly during cooking. Using a soft toothbrush is my key to a quick cleaning of the basket holes. The only thing I notice on the nonstick is the top of where you slide the basket in and out has a small amount of it wore off. I think this is probably just normal. I only explained so much for new users to try and help them make a nice meal for their family.

@MKR14 Wow 15 mins. on those fries? I do mine for 10 mins & they are nice & crunchy. Which air fryer do you have? I have the last CE air fryer 1500 watt. I guess everyone needs to be aware of the different watts & for cooking times we post.

Have not tried wings yet but will do that next week while DH is off.

I use my Lodge cast iron scrub brush to clean the holes in the interior pot. It's pretty handy.

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MKR14 — Mon, 29 Aug 2016 18:22:04 GMT

The fries were done around 10 minutes as I check them every 5 minutes from when I put them in. My husband wanted them done more as we had thicker ones in with the medium cut fries.His idea as he didn't know what ones he would like the most. I have Emeril's Air Fryer and it is 1400 watts. Anything you make will be to the person eating them preference and the time given for all foods has to be checked before that time so they don't get overdone. I keep notes on what I am making and the times we like.Thanks for the feedback. The only thing I

might change is get a bigger one but only if we see we use it enough. So far so good.

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CLEM — Thu, 01 Sep 2016 23:29:58 GMT

@MKR14 Hope you are still enjoying your new air fryer and are making great food.

I went to Williams Sonoma today to look at the Phillips Air Fryer and I was really impressed. The cost for their original digital one was $245.00 same as at HSN and Amazon. But I went online and ordered a factory certified reconditioned one. The tray is a bit bigger than the one from Emeril, but it doesn't make the machine any bigger. Will make roasted cowliflower this weekend and if I like them as much as you like your food, I will be a happy camper.

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MKR14 — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 00:21:03 GMT

@CLEM Awesome. I hope you have good luck and we will look for your feedback and hints. I have been feeling bad your white one never came back in stock of Emeril's but as long as you got what you wanted is all that matters. Happy air drying!

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gkelly — Sat, 03 Sep 2016 18:55:33 GMT

Asking a question about the air fryers...you air dry your meat(chicken, pork, etc) then you air dry your fries or veggies...doesn't the meat get cold? I read some reviews and that is the main reason I didn't get this one...I don't like food sitting for 10-15 minutes or longer waiting for the sides. Any info will be appreciated

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MKR14 — Fri, 02 Sep 2016 20:44:43 GMT

This is Air FRYERS not Air DRYERS. You must have read the comments wrong. This is not a dehydrator. It cooks like an oven does with heat. Hope this helps.