I like the concept of less oil. However, one of the things my husband wants to cook is fried chicken. We have heard that the air fryers don't do floured batters or other kind of batters.
Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 10, 2016, at 4:51 PM, Charis Austin via Cookinginthedark > <cookinginthedark@acbradio.org> wrote: > > Hello, > > We have done frozen French Fries, onion rings, egg rolls and pizza rolls. All > have turned out crispy like you would want them. In addition, I have done > baked potatoes, which were not frozen, and they came out crisp like they were > done in the oven. We just put a little oil on the potatoes, poked holes in > them, and let them cook for 40 minutes. > > It takes some experimentation in terms of timing. If you are cooking frozen > food, go by the directions on the package. > > When we were looking, we were more concerned about controls that we could > operate so we did not do a lot of comparison shopping. We time things with > our iPhones or timer and don't specifically use the one on the machine. We > keep the temperature on high (380) degrees) so there is nothing to adjust. > > There is no putting food into hot oil and no having to figure out what to do > with the oil when you are done. It is a matter of choice which one you get. > > Charis > > -----Original Message----- > From: Charles Rivard via Cookinginthedark > [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] > Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2016 9:36 AM > To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > Cc: Charles Rivard > Subject: Re: [CnD] Deep fryers > > I notice that you mentioned the health benefit, but, for me at least, the > flavor and texture are the most important things. How are these factors > when comparing a deep fryer and an air fryer? I do know that my electric > popcorn popper makes far superior popcorn compared to the extremely dry hot > air poppers, and I wonder if the same is true for a hot air fryer compared > to a deep fryer. Also, what would be the price difference between fryers of > the same approximate size? Also, what about temperature control and cooking > times between units? Thanks. > > > > > If you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished!! > -----Original Message----- > From: Charis Austin via Cookinginthedark > Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2016 8:06 AM > To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > Cc: Charis Austin > Subject: Re: [CnD] Deep fryers > > Hello, > > Now that I have used an air fryer I will not get another deep fryer. I think > that the air fryers are a much healthier option since they don't use much if > any oil. When picking an air fryer out you need to make sure you pick one > with buttons. > > Charis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Debbie Deatherage via Cookinginthedark > [mailto:cookinginthedark@acbradio.org] > Sent: Saturday, April 09, 2016 6:08 PM > To: cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > Cc: Debbie Deatherage > Subject: [CnD] Deep fryers > > > > I have had deep fryers in the past. My husband and I are thinking about > buying another one. Are there suggestions of ones that people have? I wanted > something that is easy to use for a blind person. Also, is there anyone who > have used an air fryer? How does the food taste? Thank you. > Debbie Deatherage > > _______________________________________________ > Cookinginthedark mailing list > Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark > > _______________________________________________ > Cookinginthedark mailing list > Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark > > _______________________________________________ > Cookinginthedark mailing list > Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark > > _______________________________________________ > Cookinginthedark mailing list > Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org > http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark _______________________________________________ Cookinginthedark mailing list Cookinginthedark@acbradio.org http://acbradio.org/mailman/listinfo/cookinginthedark
