I have a question about an Air Fryer. - Page 2

loriqvc · ‎11-06-2011

@J Town Girl - There are air fryers on the market that do not contain those chemicals in their nonstick coating; it just takes a bit of research to find something that works for your situation. Many manufacturers seem to be realizing that consumers (whether they're bird owners or not) don't want those long-term chemicals in cookware and have begun taking steps to offer more environmentally friendly products. If you're unhappy with your air fryer, perhaps it is just not the right air fryer for you, and you could donate it and find one you like better—perhaps even an air fryer oven or other multi-use product that would be more versatile in your kitchen.

J Town Girl · ‎06-13-2011

@loriqvc wrote:
@J Town Girl - There are air fryers on the market that do not contain those chemicals in their nonstick coating; it just takes a bit of research to find something that works for your situation. Many manufacturers seem to be realizing that consumers (whether they're bird owners or not) don't want those long-term chemicals in cookware and have begun taking steps to offer more environmentally friendly products. If you're unhappy with your air fryer, perhaps it is just not the right air fryer for you, and you could donate it and find one you like better—perhaps even an air fryer oven or other multi-use product that would be more versatile in your kitchen.

I think you are 100% right. I know that I probably won't use it much and I sure don't need more items to store in my cupboard.

My convection counter-top oven has worked perfectly fine for me for the last 3 years. If it decides to stop working then I'll look into an air fryer oven.

I've gone to bird forums to find bird friendly products but trying to get a honest answer from manufacturers has proven difficult. They never want to commit to what is really in their products.

J Town Girl · ‎06-13-2011

@GenXmuse wrote:
Did you wash it before you used it?

Yes I did. I even let the basket soak for about 15 minutes before I rinsed it.

J Town Girl · ‎06-13-2011

I knew I could count on my fellow forum members to answer my question. I thank all of you for your replies.

I think I just got a lemon and will just get rid of it. I'm hesitant to donate it because I don't want to stick someone else with a problem.

I lived without this air fryer for almost three years so it's not like I'm going to miss it.

Caffeina · ‎03-09-2010

@J Town Girl

Check your air fryer instructions to see if they have something similar to what's in mine. It might not be one of the first instructions. This was on page 12 of mine.

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Pooky1 · ‎12-23-2015

We have a Paula dean air fryer that we don't use because awhile after we got the kind the has 3 racks in it but I don't remember if there was any smell and if there was I went away. I'm just curious to what kind of Bird do you have. I have had a few birds over the years. My inaws have a small parrot that I take care of.good luck with your air fryer. We heat something's in the microwave and foods that are something crispy we heat in the air dryer and I cook bacon in the air fryer.

AuntG · ‎03-09-2010

My air fryer was from Cooks Essentials and has no odor when cooking. I've cooked many things, including birds.

Icegoddess · ‎03-19-2010

@Caffeina wrote:
@J Town Girl

Check your air fryer instructions to see if they have something similar to what's in mine. It might not be one of the first instructions. This was on page 12 of mine.

Many of them also recommend you do an initial run without food in them.

J Town Girl · ‎06-13-2011

@Pooky1 I'm afraid I don't have any exotic bird he's just a small yellow canary but he is a real love. His breed is called a German Roller. He sings so beautifully from the moment I uncover him. If we sleep in a little later on a particular morning I can hear him chirping loudly because he wants us to get up and uncover him so he can start his day. My husband will get up and take the cover off of the cage because he feels badly that Sunny can't see the birds outside. I always tell him that this wee canary just rules our house.

He's our second canary. Our first one lived to be over the age of 15. Our avian vet told us that most canaries are quite old at the age of 10. I hope this this guy is able to reach the same age.

I think it's really nice that you get to bird sit your in-laws parrot. I've always been a bird lover. The vet I worked for had a mini macaw that was quite the character. The smaller parrots are really entertaining and not as much work as the very large ones. Plus the very large ones like the Macaws and Cockatoos are a little frightening to me. They're beautiful but can be intimidating. They also usually prefer only the company of just one person.