Kitchen

[LisaMofSLC]

I was interested in the new style air fryers, small and perfect for one. But then at TJ Maxx, I found a set of copper trays, similar to what was being sold this past weekend, for $15. To those who use both, is the extra cost and potential trouble (from what I have read) worth buying the air fryer too?

I love the copper trays for chicken wings and tater tots. Both come out crispy. I haven't tried other foods on it yet, but see that I can. Opinions?

[Daysdee]

I thought I would never buy an air fryer since I can't eat fries and I don't eat cheese sticks, etc.  I did buy the TSV that Eric sold a few months ago.  I love it and use it several times a week.  I cook just for myself and it works out great.  No heat in the kitchen, easy clean-up, no mess on the stove, etc.  I have made fish, steak, hamburger patty, open-face grilled cheese, etc.   Tonight I'm trying meatloaf for the first time.  Works for baking potatoes too.

[Kachina624]

@LisaMofSLC  I don't know what copper trays you're referring to.  Although I live alone, I'd never buy any appliance or utensil that only prepared food for one.  I don't get any pleasure out of cooking so when I make the effort, I want food for several meals. 

[Caaareful Shopper]

I love my air fryer, love it!  I use it everyday.  I cook in it, reheat, toast bread & rolls.  Seafood, chicken, sausages, sweet potato fries, garlic bread, etc.  I slice tomatoes and they come out toasty and I place mozzarella cheese immediately on top.  I don't own a grill, so on the 4th I put beef hotdogs in the air fryer and they were fantastic -- crisp skin and tender center.  I come home from work and know I can cook from scratch and it's ready in minutes, or reheat food and the settings make it incredibly simple to time it when it's ready.

The crisper would mean I have to pre-heat my oven, and have it on during the hot/humid days.