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Will an air fryer change my life?

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Mlanket · 08/11/2024 16:29

Pondering whether I should buy an air fryer, will I use it or will it take up space on the counter?

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Chocolateismylovelife · 08/11/2024 16:52

Bigger one is an oven

Sherunswithwolves · 08/11/2024 16:52

I would buy the flex drawer if you can. I got one on Amazon recently for £175, so not much more expensive than the two drawer that you've linked to.

bluebalou · 08/11/2024 16:52

It's been a game changer for me,ales life so much easier , you'll wonder how you've ever done with it.

Wasywasydoodah · 08/11/2024 16:51

Get the bigger one

ByMerryKoala · 08/11/2024 16:51

I have a Ninja Multi-cooker which gets used everyday. It is an air fryer but it does a heap of other stuff too. Tonight I'm using the pressure cooker to make a mountain of rice.

Chocolateismylovelife · 08/11/2024 16:50

An air fryer in my opinion is just a small fan oven. Great for small quantities but I cannot do a full roast dinner for 6+ in one- even the dual drawer.

kids use it for warming up croissants- making pizza bread, cheese toasters etc.

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OhshutupSimonyounobhead · 08/11/2024 16:48

Well put it this way I have not had a kitchen since August as having a new one. I haven't missed it at all now i have an air fryer. I barely switch on the oven now.

Workiskilligme · 08/11/2024 16:48

Can someone please post a link to a reasonably priced 2 drawer model? I would like my dc to prepare their own meals without waiting for me to walk in the door!

Pollypoorly · 08/11/2024 16:44

Change your life no. But make loads of stuff easier? Probably. Part baked bread, roast veg, home made wedges, home made breaded stuff, heating ready meals. All great uses

CiderJabs · 08/11/2024 16:40

@Mlanket I have more than one 👀 and I use them for all kinds of stuff - meat / veg / pasta / rice / cakes. It's simple to use and clean, faster to cook and cheaper to run. No brainer!

Spagettifunctional · 08/11/2024 16:39

I use my oven from time to time (eg for large chicken tray bake that I use a very wide tin for) but other that I use the air fryer for literally everything

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Mlanket · 08/11/2024 16:39

I’m looking at the dual drawers. Family of four so do I need the 9.5 litre as opposed to 7.6?

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DitzyDerbyBabe86 · 08/11/2024 16:36

Do it, they are brilliant. We’ve hardly used our oven in the 2 years since we got our air fryer. Get a double drawer one if possible. The only thing we tend not to cook in our air fryers are pizzas (cos they won’t fit in!)

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Mlanket · 08/11/2024 16:31

@CiderJabs do you cook everything in it? Is it easier than the oven? I’m quite bored of cooking & need some motivation back.

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CiderJabs · 08/11/2024 16:29

I haven't used my oven since last Xmas so it's a yes from me!