So much for an air fryer...
@1creekgirl (44560)
United States
January 4, 2022 1:45pm CST
I bought an air fryer for my husband to give me for Christmas and I finally got around to trying it.
I made french fries exactly like the recipe said. Actually I googled several recipes. They turned out okay. Not great, but okay.
Even though I only used two teaspoons of oil verses more oil in a frying pan, there wasn't much difference.
I know less oil is healthier, but I drain my fried foods well. My son enjoys using his air fryer. And I know many myLoters do, also.
But the biggest drawback to me is the time it takes. With the time to soak the cut up potatoes and then "air fry" them for 25 minutes, I could have fried two more batches in my frying pan.
So, the air fryer is on its way back to Amazon as we speak. Amazon is great about returns..I only had to put it in a box and drop it off at a UPS store this morning.
And I have that counter space again for other things.
I guess not every appliance is meant for every person.
If you have one, what's your opinion?
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@RebeccasFarm (91299)
• United States
4 Jan 22
I despise those no good air fryers Vicki. I know what you mean..they are a complete hassle and french fries taste like garbage in them. I would take deep fried any day of the week. Home made old fashioned. It is not just you. I hate those things those air fryers..got rid of several of them.
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@LadyDuck (502148)
• Italy
5 Jan 22
@RebeccasFarm You said the word I had in mind for French fries in the air fryer "garbage".
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
5 Jan 22
You are so funny, Tiara. We demonstrated air fryers when I was doing product demo's a few years ago. I didn't like them at the time and I guess I still don't!
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@divalounger (6182)
• United States
5 Jan 22
I don't have one, but I am not attracted to fried foods, so it was a no-brainer not to get one--
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@divalounger (6182)
• United States
5 Jan 22
@1creekgirl we use olive oil for the most part--but nothing deep-fried--I try to stay away from all of that--but I make up for it by eating too much cheese--
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
5 Jan 22
I do fry a lot, but I use canola oil and drain things well.
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@DaddyEvil (174208)
• United States
5 Jan 22
I gave mine away... It wasn't worth the hassle of cleaning it. *shrug*
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@DaddyEvil (174208)
• United States
5 Jan 22
@1creekgirl Not all "new" technology is worth it.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
5 Jan 22
I remember you writing about that. I think this would have cleaned okay, but not worth it.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
5 Jan 22
I'll be interested to know how you like it. My grandson gave me a wok, but I keep forgetting to use it!
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
5 Jan 22
@JudyEv How is Vince feeling? I pray he's better.
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@JudyEv (381739)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Jan 22
@1creekgirl Vince uses our wok a lot for stir-fry vegies.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
4 Jan 22
There are lots of people who really do enjoy them. I guess I'm just not one of them, lol. I might like a smallish toaster convection oven, but I need that counter space for other things.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
5 Jan 22
@CarolDM An air fryer is really a small convection oven. I would probably like a toaster convection oven that's a little bigger than the air fryer.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
4 Jan 22
@1creekgirl I think there are different types and sizes. I enjoy my convection oven.
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@LeaPea2417 (40020)
• Toccoa, Georgia
5 Jan 22
We have one we have not taken out of the box yet.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
6 Jan 22
Hopefully it will be great for you.
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@LadyDuck (502148)
• Italy
6 Jan 22
@1creekgirl If you have a good convection oven you do not need an air fryer. Convection ovens use similar technology and you get better tasting foods than a countertop air fryer.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
6 Jan 22
@LadyDuck I do believe you're right.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
5 Jan 22
The advantage of needing less oil doesn't outweigh needing so much time to cook. Plus unless you have a really huge airfrier that takes up even more counter space, you have to make more than one batch.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
4 Jan 22
That's funny. I know if you don't like them, I was probably right to return mine!
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
5 Jan 22
You might be one who really does like them...a lot of people do.
@Ronrybs (21504)
• London, England
5 Jan 22
@1creekgirl I think I shall keeping making them in the oven. I just brush on some oil and add pepper and a little paprika. Takes about the same amount of time as the airfryer
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
5 Jan 22
@Ronrybs And you can make a larger batch if you like.
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@RubyHawk (99367)
• Atlanta, Georgia
5 Jan 22
@1creekgirl I love my iron ware. They’ve been in use a long time and cook perfectly.
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
5 Jan 22
@1creekgirl
I never used one but yours sounds like a dud and bad experience. I just fry mine too in oil. I never used an air fryer so cannot comment. That is nice that the ones that like the ones they have. I will continue to use the frying pan myself. You were very right to return it. Like you said, you have more counter space now.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
5 Jan 22
Lots of people like them, but they're not for everyone.
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@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
5 Jan 22
@1creekgirl
I am happy for those that like them but like you said others do not like them.
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@LindaOHio (222222)
• United States
5 Jan 22
I don't have one; and I don't need another appliance.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
5 Jan 22
Me either, unless maybe a microwave/convection oven combo like @CarolDM has.
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@oahuwriter (26773)
• United States
6 Jan 22
Don't have one, but always wondered how good it is.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
6 Jan 22
You might like it or you might not!
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
7 Jan 22
@oahuwriter You might would like an air fryer, but I didn't like it.
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@oahuwriter (26773)
• United States
7 Jan 22
@1creekgirl
Ok. Can't afford it, so I get by using good oils, but using sparingly. Luckily I like deli sandwiches.
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
6 Jan 22
I think it was a good brand, I'm just getting a refund.
@Dena91 (17029)
• United States
5 Jan 22
We use ours and like it. I don't cook raw meat in it though I could. I still prefer to bake.
I haven't made any homemade fries, just frozen and we like how they come out.
Everyone isn't going to like the same things. You gave it a try and it wasn't for you. Glad you could return it. 
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
5 Jan 22
It's good that not everyone is the same. Amazon really is good about returns.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
•
6 Jan 22
My friend has one and after experimenting with it makes the best fries and chicken nuggets this side of Mc Donalds, lol.
Wish I knew her recipe, but I just eat them, sorry..
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@1creekgirl (44560)
• United States
7 Jan 22
You're the winner in that arrangement, lol!
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@pitsipeahie (5758)
•
5 Jan 22
I have one and it's very useful in our household. I'm a happy and very satisfied user.
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@Virtually2021 (828)
• Southend-On-Sea, England
4 Jan 22
We purchased air fryer last year and found it very useful and quick to prepare food. I also found it good as there is less oil on the food.
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