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Which cooking appliance should I buy?

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GarlicGrace · 27/04/2023 17:48

My ancient cooker blew its fuse and I obviously have to stop using it before it kills me! I can't afford a new one + delivery, etc, right now.

I think I'm going to get a portable induction hob - I've seen a two-ring one on offer - and either an air fryer or a mini-oven. I live alone but do quite a bit of 'proper' cooking, including full-size roasts which I then cut up & freeze.

The air fryer's a Tefal EasyFry 2in1 EY505827 Air Fryer & Grill, costs about £80.
The mini-oven's a Klarstein, £120.

Can't post polls in Chat any more, so here we are:

YABU - Air fryer
YANBU - Mini oven

Further comments, flaming and advice welcome Grin

Which cooking appliance should I buy?
Which cooking appliance should I buy?
Which cooking appliance should I buy?
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GarlicGrace · 28/04/2023 18:37

Currently the height of the appliance doesn't matter, as it can sit on top of the non-working cooker.

This has been an eye-opener, though. I've been thinking I could replace the cooker with a base unit (kitchen is v small), a combi like that Panasonic one, and maybe a Ninja or similar.

All of that will have to wait until I can afford it - but it's an intriguing idea. Might also be sensible as my mobility gets worse; lifting hot pans out of a low-level oven is only going to get harder.

Hmm 🤔 Lots of ideas! Meanwhile, I'm quite looking forward to my induction rings and oven/grill/rotisserie thingy - new gadgets!

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TwoMonthsOff · 28/04/2023 21:05

@Ariela
i love mine I’m on my second one and my first one lasted about 12 years, very well made product . I bought a riser rack for mine for oven chips and pizza etc, plus I can put other things underneath it at the same time - it cooks pizzas to perfection. I adore mine and I’d never be without one

GarlicGrace · 28/04/2023 21:23

TwoMonthsOff · 28/04/2023 21:05

@Ariela
i love mine I’m on my second one and my first one lasted about 12 years, very well made product . I bought a riser rack for mine for oven chips and pizza etc, plus I can put other things underneath it at the same time - it cooks pizzas to perfection. I adore mine and I’d never be without one

Brilliant!

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Mossstitch · 28/04/2023 21:24

Ariela · 28/04/2023 13:35

I'd also suggest this. Use mine a lot, as you can do chips, jacket potatoes etc very cheaply as obviously the microwave speeds up, the grill browns off and so saves ££ on electricity.

I'd 'third this, spent quite a few years with one of these and a two ring electric hob cooking for five before I could afford to do the kitchen. Did full roasts, bread,cakes and homemade pizzas with it successfully 😋

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