Air Fryers: Do You Have One? What Kind?
By Kareng
@kareng (80243)
United States
October 27, 2019 6:30pm CST
Air Fryers have taken off in popularity in the last couple of years. I'm not one to run out and buy the latest technology so I haven't made a purchase yet! But I am considering it!! So, I'm asking you guys here at myLot, do you have an air fryer? And if so, what kind? Do you like it? Love it? Could do without it?
I'd love to hear your thoughts, opinions, what do you cook in yours, and whatever you want to tell me about your air fryer.
I love the fact that this little gadget cooks/fries without using oil, is a healthy option, and easy to use.
Photo Credit: Pixabay, public domain
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
28 Oct 19
I have a Ninja and I love it. I cook all kinds of meat, muffins, brownies, frittatas, and it is wonderful to warm things up. I also roast veggies.
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
28 Oct 19
Ah, roasted veggies is another good option. I need to go ahead and take the plunge!! Thank for your feedback @BelleStarr
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@BelleStarr (61463)
• United States
29 Oct 19
@sallypup I used muffin mixes but from liquid form yes.I use silicone muffin cups and I used them to make frittatas too.
@sallypup (69220)
• Centralia, Washington
28 Oct 19
@BelleStarr Clue me in on baking muffins and brownies in this machine, please? You mean from scratch baking?
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@Juliaacv (56378)
• Canada
28 Oct 19
I do have an air fryer and I just love it.
We are in the category where we could not live without it.
It has made so many meals healthier choices and done much quicker.
I have a Gotham Steel brand air fryer and would highly recommend it.
Tonight I decided to try to do as much of our meal in our new air fryer as I could fit. I had some smaller sized quarter chicken pieces that I doctored up...
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
28 Oct 19
@Juliaacv That is the brand that I have my eye on! I'm glad you are happy with it. I saw a bad review about the coating peeling off the inside and that make me a bit skeptical. How long have you had yours? I'm off to read your review now.
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@Juliaacv (56378)
• Canada
28 Oct 19
@kareng We have had this one since January, and it is used about 5 nights a week out of 7 on average. We have not had any peeling. If you have any Gotham products you know that they are good, we have several of their frying pans and have never had any issues with peeling.
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
28 Oct 19
@Juliaacv I actually have the big fryer. I use it more for pot roasts though. My only complaint is the design on the lid. If you cook a gravy the residue goes in the crevice there around the edges and it has to be soaked to get it completely clean. I have not had an issue with the coating either. I will probably go with the Gotham brand, but wanted to see what others had.
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@wolfgirl569 (135966)
• Marion, Ohio
28 Oct 19
I had one and sent it back. I just didnt like the flavor of stuff in it and to me it wasnt that much faster cooking.
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@wolfgirl569 (135966)
• Marion, Ohio
28 Oct 19
@kareng Not anymore. Just glad I could return it. 
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@sallypup (69220)
• Centralia, Washington
28 Oct 19
@wolfgirl569 The flavor of stuff? Was there an after taste? (Reminds me of when I buy store shortbread cookies and I get a strong after bite of shortening instead of butter.)
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
28 Oct 19
no ma'am, 've no such monkey. would be handy fer me, but'm quite certain the hubs'd find a reason not to like 'r e'en try anythin' made'n such.
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
30 Oct 19
@crazyhorseladycx Mine is too when he gets in the kitchen. And he never cleans up. I will leave it sometimes and then when he remarks later that the kitchen is a wreck remind him who cooked last.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39503)
• United States
29 Oct 19
@kareng i do :) be nice if'n he cleaned'p 'fterwards though coz he's very, very messy...
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@LindaOHio (222760)
• United States
28 Oct 19
I don't have one. I have enough small appliances.
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@porwest (112929)
• United States
3 Nov 19
I do not. I have thought about getting one. And that's saying something since I am not typically into any of these gadgets. I like to cook...the old fashioned way...but I think I could actually make some use out of an air fryer. But not for main courses. Sides for sure.
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@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
28 Oct 19
No I haven't. This is the first time I have heard of it.
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@Alexandoy (65302)
• Cainta, Philippines
28 Oct 19
I haven't heard of that kind of fryer. All I know is the deep fry.
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@andriaperry (118793)
• Anniston, Alabama
28 Oct 19
I don`t buy the new thing either, I have heard mixed reviews, some love them some hate them. I think I will wait, at the moment I am not cooking much anyways.
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@DesirousDreamer (34776)
• Peoria, Arizona
28 Oct 19
My mom has one and she absolutely loves it. I don't know what brand it is, but I know she got it during black friday and it is still amazing.
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