So, Andy, have you cooked batter dipped items
with a tablespoon or two of oil, and do they come
out like deep fried shrimp or onions or whatever?
Thanks so much for taking the time to explain.
Penny
At 03:48 PM 2/7/2011, you wrote:
hi Penny.
The Actifry is a totally different concept to a
deep fryer. The main unit is round and has a hinged
lid. The cooking is done in a round nonstick
pan. The pan has a stirrer paddle in the middle of it
so the food is being continuously stirred as it
cooks. You simply put the pan into the machine from
cold, add the food and oil (or no oil if
preferred), close the lid and press the start button. The
machine has a timer, but i never use it
preferring a talking timer instead. When the time has
elapsed, simply presss the button again to turn
the machine off, open the lid at the touch of
another button and remove the pan of food. i hope this helps.
Cheers
andrew
----- Original Message -----
From: "Penny Reeder" <penny.ree...@gmail.com>
To: <cookinginthedark@acbradio.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 4:37 AM
Subject: Re: [CnD] Looking for a deep fryer
Hi Andrew,
Can you describe how the fryer works? I used to
have a TFal deep fryer. It used quite a bit of
oil which one could filter and save, and it had a
filter and a cover, so the whole house didn't
smell like deep frying when we used it. But, I
had to attach the basket to a grove inside the
fryer, then lower it into the oil with a lever
that was on the outside and cook, etc. I had a
lot of trouble attaching the basket to the grove
where it was supposed to go, and I finally sold the tghing at a garage sale.
I liked the results and thought that the product
was designed well, except for the necessity of
attaching the basket inside the hot deep fryer.
How does yours work?
Thanks.
Penny
At 12:32 AM 2/7/2011, you wrote:
>hi jennifer.
>i'd definitely recommend one of these products
>to anyone. They wold have to be one of the most
>blind friendly appliances i've ever come across,
>and they're also ideal for those who wish to watch
>their fat intake.
>Cheers
>andrew
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Jennifer Chambers" <jennile...@gmail.com>
>To: <cookinginthedark@acbradio.org>
>Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 5:20 PM
>Subject: Re: [CnD] Looking for a deep fryer
>
>
>Andrew, thanks for posting this. I was wondering if the hing would
>work very well, and it's reassuring to know that it does. I might
>start saving my pennies!
>
>Jennifer
>
>On 2/6/11, Andrew niven <ani...@ihug.co.nz> wrote:
> > hi there.
> > i have one of these fryers myself. The one i have is called a Tefal
> > Actifry. I use it a lot, not
> > only for chips but also for chicken pieces, sausages etc. The food is
> > definitely low in fat and
> > tastes great.
> > Cheers
> > Andrew
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Jennifer Chambers" <jennile...@gmail.com>
> > To: <cookinginthedark@acbradio.org>
> > Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 8:20 AM
> > Subject: Re: [CnD] Looking for a deep fryer
> >
> >
> > Doug, I doubt you want to spend $300 for this, but Hammacher has a
> > deep-fryer that requires using only one tablespoon oil. I have not
> > used this, nor even seen it, but it sounds as if it might be safe.
> > There is a toll-free number to call and ask questions, which you will
> > find below. If you want to place an order with Hammacher, call
> > 800-321-1484. Note that the number to call and ask questions about
> > this deep-fryer is a different number. Here is the information taken
> > from the website:
> >
> > http://www.hammacher.com
> >
> > The Healthiest Deep Fryer.
> >
> > This fryer makes up to 2 lbs. of crisp, succulent fried food using
> > only one tablespoon of oil. The nominal amount of oil results in
> > french fries with only
> > 3% fat--far superior to the 14% fat content of conventionally
> > deep-fried potatoes. An internal convection oven heats to 338ยบ F and
> > evenly circulates hot
> > air to cook chicken wings, shrimp, or spring rolls with the same
> > crunchy exterior and moist interior produced by conventional deep
> > fryers. Food slowly
> > revolves around the nonstick basin while an integrated paddle
> > automatically turns and mixes ingredients with the oil and other
> > seasonings to ensure even
> > cooking. Virtually all of the cooking oil is absorbed by the food,
> > eliminating the hassle of disposing of large quantities of used oil.
> > The device does
> > not require any preheating, it has a timer, and its cover, cooking
> > basin, and paddle are dishwasher safe. Includes a recipe booklet. 9
> > 1/2" H x 12 1/2"
> > W x 16 1/2" D. (6 lbs.)
> >
> > The Healthiest Deep Fryer Recipe Ideas
> > The Healthiest Deep Fryer Recipes
> > To help you get started with The Heathiest Deep Fryer, we have
> > provided some recipes below.
> >
> > Click to Print: Classic Crispy French Fries
> >
> >
> >
> > Click to Print: Green Beans with Almonds and Parsley
> >
> >
> >
> > Click to Print: Chipotle Beef Chili
> >
> >
> >
> > Click to Print: Mixed Berry Compote
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > If you have questions please contact our Customer Service
> > Representatives at 1-800-395-7006. Place your order over the phone 24
> > hours a day or send us an
> > email at
> > customerserv...@hammacher.com
> > , responses provided within 1 business hour.
> >
> >
> > Item 78600
> > $299.95
> > Available for Immediate Shipment.
> >
> >
> > On 2/1/11, Doug Lawlor <doug.law...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >> Hello List:
> >> I am looking for a recommendation for a
deep fryer that would be safe for
> >> a
> >> blind person to use. I had one years ago but I did not like the fact you
> >> had
> >> to open the lid, fit this wire handle into the basket, lift it and then
> >> try
> >> to fit it into a slot inside the device all while the lid of the device
> >> was
> >> open. Does anyone know of anything that
could be operated without opening
> >> the lid to perform these functions?
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >>
> >> Doug
> >>
> >>
> >> Sent from my iPhone
> >>
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