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By *iamondsmiles. OP Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Has anyone got one and what do you mainly use it for.

I've got one coming this afternoon it was an early Christmas present from my son

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By *ravelling_WilburyMan
over a year ago

Beverley

I've got the double drawer one and it's effing superb. I bought some reusable liners for it so that I'm not constantly taking it out to clean. Literally does everything really well, particularly roast veg.

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By *iamondsmiles. OP Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

"I've got the double drawer one and it's effing superb. I bought some reusable liners for it so that I'm not constantly taking it out to clean. Literally does everything really well, particularly roast veg. "
Oh I will get some of those liners

Thanks

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yeah, definitely get silicone liners.

I use mine pretty much everyday. So much easier for one person.

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

Use it in place of oven! Only time use oven these days is a pizza x

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By *ruceyyMan
over a year ago

London

I've got one cause I'm a classy bitch.

Vegetables and toasted wraps/flatbread sandwiches etc mainly

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By *harklasers3Man
over a year ago

Crawley

Yep, double draw, literally everything. Only time oven gets used is for pizza now which I could probably cut in half and fit

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By *harklasers3Man
over a year ago

Crawley

"Yeah, definitely get silicone liners.

I use mine pretty much everyday. So much easier for one person."

I use the silicone trays for nachos, easy 5 min meal

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By *iamondsmiles. OP Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

I've just moved house and haven't got a cooker yet but I don't think I'm going to bother getting one

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By *ooking4othersMan
over a year ago

Here ...

"Use it in place of oven! Only time use oven these days is a pizza x"

I use the combi microwave for pizzas ... 12 mins frozen to crispy

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By *inkyguyUKMan
over a year ago

worcester

Lol on this forum you get all sorts of questions.

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By *ACOLCouple
over a year ago

limerick

"Has anyone got one and what do you mainly use it for.

I've got one coming this afternoon it was an early Christmas present from my son"

Depending on which one you have just the airfryier or the multi use one?

Airfryier - stake, roast anything, cake (yes I made a cake)...

Infact anything you want to make first look for the airfryier version.

Lina.

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By *iamondsmiles. OP Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

"Has anyone got one and what do you mainly use it for.

I've got one coming this afternoon it was an early Christmas present from my son

Depending on which one you have just the airfryier or the multi use one?

Airfryier - stake, roast anything, cake (yes I made a cake)...

Infact anything you want to make first look for the airfryier version.

Lina."
It's a multi use one with air fryer

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have a Lakeland version very similar. Use it everyday along with my rice cooker. Chicken, sausages mostly meat gets cooked in mine.

"Has anyone got one and what do you mainly use it for.

I've got one coming this afternoon it was an early Christmas present from my son"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oven has become redundant in my house. Everything in the Ninja now

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By *iamondsmiles. OP Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

It's arrived

It's a bit posh. Going to spend all night reading the instructions

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By *tanley FunseekerMan
over a year ago

stanley

"Has anyone got one and what do you mainly use it for.

I've got one coming this afternoon it was an early Christmas present from my son"

Yes and a huge variety of stuff from whole roast chicken through to rice pudding. Defo a game changer

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By *iss LovelyWoman
over a year ago

Here and There

I’ve got the big, double drawer one. I really like it. Cook all meat in it, it does great potatoes. Not had it long so but been too adventurous. But I’m a fan.

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By *imi_RougeWoman
over a year ago

Portsmouth

My mum recently got one, after I've banged on about mine for the last couple of years. She rarely uses the oven now. Definitely a convert!

I have a tower oven type one, use it most days from doing eggs to bakes!

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

"Use it in place of oven! Only time use oven these days is a pizza x

I use the combi microwave for pizzas ... 12 mins frozen to crispy

Spose could cut it to fit in air fryer x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It's arrived

It's a bit posh. Going to spend all night reading the instructions"

Nah... just press buttons. Way more fun

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By *arkus1812Man
over a year ago

Lifes departure lounge NN9 Northamptonshire East not West MidlandsMidlands

Have had my 2 draw Ninja for about 10 months and often wonder how I managed before I got it.

Will upgrade to the new larger 2 draw variant after Christmas.

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By *iamondsmiles. OP Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Mine doesn't have draws you put it in the pot and set it to air fryer.

It's a ninja speedi 10 in one

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By *airyfatmanMan
over a year ago

by 'ere

"Mine doesn't have draws you put it in the pot and set it to air fryer.

It's a ninja speedi 10 in one"

Mines the 15 in 1 with pressure cooker setting too. Barely use most of the functions lol

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By *iamondsmiles. OP Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

"Mine doesn't have draws you put it in the pot and set it to air fryer.

It's a ninja speedi 10 in one

Mines the 15 in 1 with pressure cooker setting too. Barely use most of the functions lol"
oooh get you.lol

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By *itygamesMan
over a year ago

why is it called a fryer ? it dosent fry things does it ?

its a worktop / counter version of a fan assisted oven isnt it ?

An fan assisted oven heats up and the fan blows the heat around, exactly what an air fryer does, bar the frying.

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By *verageSausageMan
over a year ago

Flintshire

For me, my air fryer is the best thing since sliced bread!

The first thing I will say is, if you are planning on cooking anything that requires "lifting out" then buy a good pair of oven gloves.

There are a few restrictions, they are no good for pizza due to size and they are not great for warming up supermarket ready meals.

I find that it is also not great for large quantities. For example, air frying enough chips for 4 or 6 people does require a lot of opening the drawer and shaking the chips to ensure even cooking.

Bear in mind that my comments are based on cooking for 1 person!

Mine is 1 single drawer about 20cm square. I know there are silicone inserts available, but I use small oven proof bowls/dishes to keep stuff separate.

An air fryer is nothing more than a mini fan oven. But in a normal fan oven, the heating element is at the rear and in an air fryer, the heating element is at the top.

I've found that if things are cooking on the top whilst they are cold underneath, then covering with tin foil, lowering the temperature and increasing the cooking time works well.

Stuff I've cooked in mine includes chicken drumsticks, chips, baby / mini potatoes, roast carrots, muffins / mini cakes and much more.

One of my favourites is a very thick slice of bread topped with ham and grated cheese. After experimenting with the temperature and cooking time, I now get an amazing open ham n cheese toastie (yes, of course you could add mushrooms or beans or leave off the ham)

Right, I'm off now, I'm gonna drizzle some frozen roast potatoes with a touch of olive oil, air fry them for 8 mins.

Then I'm gonna add a portion of frozen Swedish meatballs (The ones from Tosco). Air fry the lot for 8 mins, shake/stir them then air fry for another 8 mins. Might have to shake/stir then air fry for yet another 8 mins.

Then I'm gonna serve with Bisto pepper sauce and a spoonful of cranberry jelly. (might add some herbs or spices to the pepper sauce to give it a lift)

HTH

Hope That Helps

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By *verageSausageMan
over a year ago

Flintshire

"why is it called a fryer ? it dosent fry things does it ?

its a worktop / counter version of a fan assisted oven isnt it ?

An fan assisted oven heats up and the fan blows the heat around, exactly what an air fryer does, bar the frying."

Correct. The only difference is that with a conventional fan oven, the heat comes from behind and with an air fryer the heat comes from above.

Oh, and an air fryer is quite a lot smaller.

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By *red and daphneCouple
over a year ago

in the middle

If you have the one with pressure cook, ideal for this time of year. Even the toughest cuts of beef are turned into little succulent pieces of loveliness in 40 minutes, along with loads of veg and a packet of stew mix.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cook things faster so cheaper than using a gas oven. A full chicken done in 30 minutes and they’re really nice.

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By *inAndTonic21Couple
over a year ago

Merseyside

We use it for so much it’s amazing. Slimming eats air fryer recipe book is sensational for quick and easy healthy meals

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By *ACOLCouple
over a year ago

limerick

"Has anyone got one and what do you mainly use it for.

I've got one coming this afternoon it was an early Christmas present from my son

Depending on which one you have just the airfryier or the multi use one?

Airfryier - stake, roast anything, cake (yes I made a cake)...

Infact anything you want to make first look for the airfryier version.

Lina.It's a multi use one with air fryer"

Then you can make anything.

I make chili

Lentils

Curry

Yogurt

Rice

Mince

Really anything. I barely use my stove, and is much better electricity wise.

Lina.

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By *obilebottomMan
over a year ago

All over

There are so many models and functoons, it's a nightmare

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’m a bit of a Ninja addict, the first one I bought was the round one which pressure cooks, air fries, steams etc, then along came the Max Health Grill which has a probe for cooking joints of meat to perfection plus it does a variety of other things.

Have since added the kettle, toaster/panini/grill, soup maker and cake mixer/blender.

I’ve said no more but I’ve got my eye on the knives and the new outdoor pizza/BBQ oven

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By *obilebottomMan
over a year ago

All over

"I’m a bit of a Ninja addict, the first one I bought was the round one which pressure cooks, air fries, steams etc, then along came the Max Health Grill which has a probe for cooking joints of meat to perfection plus it does a variety of other things.

Have since added the kettle, toaster/panini/grill, soup maker and cake mixer/blender.

I’ve said no more but I’ve got my eye on the knives and the new outdoor pizza/BBQ oven

Is there one that does absolutely everything so you don't clatter your worktop and spend money on different models constantly.

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

We have 2 - they are so easy to use once you get your head round them (hated or 9-in-1 at first). Safer for the kids too, no leaving gas on etc… If you’re on the book of face there are some really good groups with great tips

J x

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By *om and JennieCouple
over a year ago

Chams or Socials

"We have 2 - they are so easy to use once you get your head round them (hated or 9-in-1 at first). Safer for the kids too, no leaving gas on etc… If you’re on the book of face there are some really good groups with great tips

J x"

Have burnt the wall tiles though……

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By *aiseiMan
over a year ago

Birmingham

Have one, love it! Use it for almost everything that I’d otherwise do in the oven. The only normal exceptions are pizza, garlic bread and whole chickens/meat joints.

My one is a single, but with changeable plates.

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By *jorkishMan
over a year ago

Seaforth

I have 3 ninjas - xl grill, 15 in 1 and the speedi. They're great if you need to cook 2 different meals

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By *iamondsmiles. OP Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Thankyou everyone this thread has been very useful. I shall be trying it out today

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By *ork fellaMan
over a year ago

Macroom

Used to sell them as part of my work before. The smart cook one is great with the meat probe included. Cuts off its self when meat reaches cooked temp. The newest one with the bigger capacity is brill too because you can take out the drawer divider and make it one massive drawer rather than two. I think it's like 10.2 or 10.5 litre capacity.

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By *iamondsmiles. OP Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Well I've just done bacon and mushrooms and will do a baked potato later. Not sure what else to do in it yet as all my food is for the slow cooker. It does have a slow cooker in it but my normal one is bigger

I've got a recipe book coming today. It's much easier to use than I thought it would be I've just got to practice with my timings

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I purchased the double draw one about 3 months ago. I can only say I wished I had got one sooner. Like everything it's trial and error, but you soon get the hang of it.

Like others have said, get the draw liners. It helps with the cleaning.

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By *iamondsmiles. OP Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

"I purchased the double draw one about 3 months ago. I can only say I wished I had got one sooner. Like everything it's trial and error, but you soon get the hang of it.

Like others have said, get the draw liners. It helps with the cleaning."
Yes I didn't know about draw liners until this thread

I've ordered some and they should be here tomorrow

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over a year ago

"I purchased the double draw one about 3 months ago. I can only say I wished I had got one sooner. Like everything it's trial and error, but you soon get the hang of it.

Like others have said, get the draw liners. It helps with the cleaning.Yes I didn't know about draw liners until this thread

I've ordered some and they should be here tomorrow"

You won't regret it. I was surprised at the amount of fat in the bottom of the tray. I empty the excess fat into an old milk bottle once its cooled and take it to the local recycling centre.

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By *iamondsmiles. OP Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

"I purchased the double draw one about 3 months ago. I can only say I wished I had got one sooner. Like everything it's trial and error, but you soon get the hang of it.

Like others have said, get the draw liners. It helps with the cleaning.Yes I didn't know about draw liners until this thread

I've ordered some and they should be here tomorrow

You won't regret it. I was surprised at the amount of fat in the bottom of the tray. I empty the excess fat into an old milk bottle once its cooled and take it to the local recycling centre. "
That's a good idea, I had a bit of bacon fat in the bottom of mine but not to much

I just got it out with kitchen towel

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