Kitchen

[eddyandme]

@SeaGal

I checked the reviews on amazonsmile and the air fryer reviews seem to run mostly at four stars.  Did check one that looked like this model, same 5.5, but measurements little larger but think that's packaging, and it was 122 with four and half stars.  Assume relatively new model as it only had 17 reviews.

I understand how you feel.  I always like to check with those on the forum for their opinions which I know can always trust.  

[SharkE]

I've made comments before in here about air fryers, but, bears repeating

I got mine at Kohl's with all their discounts the big fryer 6qt had the divider but I pitched it.   Anyway, with all the paper discounts. Little over 100 but no shipping or waiting either.

I use mine daily love anything NuWave makes and came with the DVD

Already had the nuwave see thru one (in red)  make sure you don't get the

tiny 3qt one it's drawer is hard to handle. I had read about that online. while

I was in Kohl's I fooled with the demo model and the 6 qt one basket is easy pull out and slide back in.

Tip: be careful when removing the basket that you don't press the button on the handle that releases the inner basker that is in the drawer !  I almost dropped the whole basket of food on the floor. just pull basket

out and dump food or when you have it safely on the counter then you push that button on the handle and release the food

[SeaGal]

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@eddyandme wrote:

@SeaGal

I checked the reviews on amazonsmile and the air fryer reviews seem to run mostly at four stars.  Did check one that looked like this model, same 5.5, but measurements little larger but think that's packaging, and it was 122 with four and half stars.  Assume relatively new model as it only had 17 reviews.

I understand how you feel.  I always like to check with those on the forum for their opinions which I know can always trust.  

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@eddyandme

Thank you for this post, I didnt even think to check at the big A.

4 1/2 stars is pretty dang good, I will go read up. I have a feeling the 

TSV will end up in my cart, I want to play with one of these in the worst way!!   

Has anyone made a blooming onion? That sounds so good!

[eddyandme]

You're welcome!

Blooming Onion!  WOW, that's a good suggestion!  If anyone can do that Meredith Laurence can!

[Gr8Auntie]

@eddyandme

I bought this air fryer on Black Friday last year from Best Choice Products.  Never heard of this brand or site before, but got it for around $85 total so I decided to take a chance on it.  It has performed well and has an excellent coating that is easy clean-up. It is only for DH and myself, but occasionally I make mozzarella sticks for the great-nieces when they visit.  I haven't deep-fried anything in at least 30 years, so I wanted to try this so we could have some old favorites.  We love onion rings and breaded mushrooms, so now I buy a bag of each and keep in the freezer for a treat once in a while.  I bought a pack of round perforated parchment paper to help with clean-up, but really don't have to use them for the onion rings or mushrooms.  I have also made chicken thighs soaked in buttermilk and hot sauce, then dredged in seasoned flour.  This is when the parchment paper is handy.  I spritzed the flour coated chicken with olive oil the first time that I made them, but then my sister said she doesn't use any oil, so I tried that the next time and they were better than with any oil.  The grease that rendered from the chicken skin under the coating was enough to give some flavor and keep the chicken juicy.  The flour coating even turned light brown and got really crispy.  I was amazed.  I have made air fried chicken 4 times in the past 10 months.  I can fit 4 large chicken thighs in the basket and there is enough space so they're not jammed in like sardines.  LOL  Good Luck and enjoy if you decide to buy.

gr8auntie

[eddyandme]

Thank you, @Gr8Auntie, first for your assurance re this brand and second, for your recipe!

You've given me some good ideas.  I'll look for those perforated sheets for frying, too!

[Daysdee]

I have the Power XL 3.4 qt. from QVC and I love it.  I use it several times a week.  I cook for one (and for some leftovers) and it is so easy to use and easy to clean.  I have had it since late March of 2017.

[SeaGal]

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@eddyandme wrote:

You're welcome!

Blooming Onion!  WOW, that's a good suggestion!  If anyone can do that Meredith Laurence can!

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@eddyandme

Im inching closer to putting the air fryer in my cart! I was thinking the same thing, I bet Meredith might even have the recipe in her air fryer cook book. I am going to pick her book up when I get one. Even if it doesnt have the blooming onion in it, I bet there is alot of nice recipes and (hopefully) some helpful hints in it. I bet it is sold on Amazon.

[eddyandme]

FYI, @SeaGal, sounds like a plan!  I've been buying used books when on amazonsmile.

Just got three used books - in very good condition - for under 5ea, including tax, if any, and shpg (2 california pizza and 1 panera bread!).

Hope we both enjoy our purchases.  BTY, what color you getting?

[eddyandme]

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@Daysdee wrote:

I have the Power XL 3.4 qt. from QVC and I love it.  I use it several times a week.  I cook for one (and for some leftovers) and it is so easy to use and easy to clean.  I have had it since late March of 2017.

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@Daysdee, thanks, good to know how well it works for you.

I technically cook for one, too, however, always must make enough for my boy, Eddy.  He's my furbaby who is a real foodie, especially loving any and every veggie he's ever met!  So, the larger one will let me cook extra all at once!  I even recently ordered the Instant pot so I can make yogurt for us!  

Perhaps should change my Goldenlocks to DogChef, ya think?