hi Jennifer. happy to answer any questions I can. I certainly wouldn't like to be without my ActiFry now. Cheers andrew
----- Original Message ----- From: "Jennifer Chambers" <jennile...@gmail.com> To: <cookinginthedark@acbradio.org> Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2011 9:17 AM Subject: Re: [CnD] Looking for a deep fryer Andrew, thank you for answering my question about oil. Penny, when I called hammacher.com yesterday to get a little more information, they specifically stated that their deep fryer was not to be used for batter-coated items. The T-Fal ActiFry may be different, but it from what Andrew is saying, it sounds as if it is not meant for batter-coated items, either. (Andrew, forgive me if I have been addressing you incorrectly. I haven't called you Andy, because of the way you sign your e-mail. If you prefer Andy, let me know.) Jennifer On 2/7/11, Andrew niven <ani...@ihug.co.nz> wrote: > hi penny. > somehow, i don't think battered items would work well in the machine unless > they had been previously > frozen. i guess all machines have their limitations. lol! > cheers > andrew > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Penny Reeder" <penny.ree...@gmail.com> > To: <cookinginthedark@acbradio.org> > Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 9:33 AM > Subject: Re: [CnD] Looking for a deep fryer > > > 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. 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