FabSwingers.com forum: Air fryers

By *vd061987 OP Man
47 weeks ago

cardiff

Thinking of getting an air fryer in the sales.

Is it worth it? I use my oven everyday for like 15 minutes for either sausages, fish fingers, fish and chips.

Trying to work out whether it's worth the price.

Any advice please?

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By *gent CoulsonMan
47 weeks ago

Secret hideaway in the pennines

Definitely worth it, only time I use my oven now is for baking cakes

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By (user no longer on site)
47 weeks ago

A halogen oven is cheaper and works as well.

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By (user no longer on site)
47 weeks ago

"Definitely worth it, only time I use my oven now is for baking cakes

I agree. If you get one large enough you can air fry an entire roast dinner in them.

It’s significantly reduced my use of a regular oven by more than 90%. I used to use the oven at least once daily.

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By *rozac_fairyCouple
47 weeks ago

Tamworth

It probably depends on the volume you cook.

For our household, our airfryer collects dust because it's just not big enough to warrant bothering with.

I imagine they're fanatic for singles and upto small families though.

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By *inkygentkentMan
47 weeks ago

Maidstone

We have a Ninja 10-in-1 oven/airfryer. It managed to do a 600g joint of beef and an 800g ham in under an hour yesterday. Easiest Christmas dinner ever cooked!

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By *arkus1812Man
47 weeks ago

Lifes departure lounge NN9 Northamptonshire East not West MidlandsMidlands

Have had a Ninja for about 6 months,Great piece of kit and well worth the investment.

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By (user no longer on site)
47 weeks ago

You Won’t look back pal

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By *icecouple561Couple
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47 weeks ago

East Sussex

It depends. If we're having chips we have those McCain twice cooked ones (I can't remember the proper name) and they don't cook as well in the airfryer. So I'll put everything in the oven.

Check timings and relative costs if economy is your main reason for buying one because with some things I don't think there's much in it.

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By *hrista BellendWoman
47 weeks ago

surrounded by twinkly lights

I don't use the oven anymore, everything goes in the airfryer

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By *exyCarla181Couple
47 weeks ago

Leamington Spa

Love the airfryer definitely a must have if you're thinking of it

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By *vd061987 OP Man
47 weeks ago

cardiff

Thinking of the 10 litre one.

As I said I use the oven daily for about 20 minutes at a time so seriously thinking of it.

Just thinking of the cosy really.

Saw one for 180 quid but that's still a lot of money lol

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By *icecouple561Couple
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47 weeks ago

East Sussex

"Thinking of the 10 litre one.

As I said I use the oven daily for about 20 minutes at a time so seriously thinking of it.

Just thinking of the cosy really.

Saw one for 180 quid but that's still a lot of money lol"

If I wanted a really quick dinner I could have sausages and chips on the table in around 15/20 mins with our airfryer. Fish fingers probably take less time than that.

It would take a while to recoup the £180 but if you factor in convenience it's probably worth it. Top tip , invest in silicone liners

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By *GermanInLondonMan
47 weeks ago

London

Definitely worth it. Just consider the size of your household when considering the size. I had a smaller one to start with which barely managed when I cooked for 3.

Had mine on Amazon warehouse (Tefal). Had a greater discount than sales after monitoring the price for a while

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By *rHotNottsMan
47 weeks ago

Dubai & Nottingham

I think they’re a bit chavvy. Why not use that space for nice coffee machine instead?

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By *rispyDuckMan
47 weeks ago

Chinese Takeaway near you

Best thing since sliced bread

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By *onguesandpunsMan
47 weeks ago

East Midlands

I definitely think it's worth it. Since buying one second hand, I've barely used the oven, apart from cooking lasagne, a pizza or anything on the larger side.

Depends on the type of thing you cook and size of household, but for smaller dishes it's much better and more efficient (heating a small space to cook a small object rather than a big space to cook a small piece of food).

Don't rule out getting one second hand, especially at this time of year as there will be a lot of people either upgrading theirs or selling unwanted Christmas gifts. Go for at least a 6.5 litre capacity if you have the space.

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By *ictoria_1976TV/TS
47 weeks ago

Lanson

Get one - it's literally life changing - especially for cooking the stuff you mentioned,

Ive managed a roast chicken dinner from scratch to on the plate in 45 mins by using the air fryer for the chicken, roasties & parsnips

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By *andB130Couple
47 weeks ago

northampton

Air fryer is brilliant, so much quicker and cheaper than using an oven.

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
47 weeks ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

I really like mine. It also seems to cut down on cooking smells

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By *CCoupleCouple
47 weeks ago

Aberdeen

Did Christmas dinner for two in ours. Genius.

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By *hrek101Man
47 weeks ago

Herts

Ok you lot convinced me, I ordered one. Still refuse to own a microwave though

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By *imi_RougeWoman
47 weeks ago

Portsmouth

Yes, will definitely save you money. I got one as we don't really do much proper cooking. Do pretty much everything in it from eggs, to roast chicken and cake to salmon. Very versatile!

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By *iftyshadesofbrownMan
47 weeks ago

coventry

I would if I was you OP. They cook food to a quality standard too.

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By (user no longer on site)
47 weeks ago

Definitely worth it

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By *he Running Man 2022Man
47 weeks ago

Shipley, Bradford

Just got an Instant Pot 11 in 1 Multicooker and it's been a game changer. Chucked the slow cooker and microwave out, the other day, so it's made more space in my kitchen too

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By *orny-DJMan
47 weeks ago

Leigh-on-Sea

I got rid of mine a few years ago. Hated it. Gone back to proper frying

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By *lynJMan
47 weeks ago

Morden

"Ok you lot convinced me, I ordered one. Still refuse to own a microwave though

Microwaves are great. Especially if you want to reheat stuff.

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By *ornucopiaMan
47 weeks ago

Bexley

Thought I might go and look for one in Brixton.

Effra Road.

Get it?

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By *entlemanrogueMan
47 weeks ago

Motherwell

"Thinking of getting an air fryer in the sales.

Is it worth it? I use my oven everyday for like 15 minutes for either sausages, fish fingers, fish and chips.

Trying to work out whether it's worth the price.

Any advice please?"

Yeah definitely worth it

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
47 weeks ago

Reading

I have a lakeland one that is excellent and all the trays are machine washable. Only use the oven for roasts.

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By *sLillyMrWolfeCouple
47 weeks ago

near you...

"I don't use the oven anymore, everything goes in the airfryer

Yep same here

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By *aughtySirMan
47 weeks ago

manchester

Costco one for about £37

Brilliant

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By *urve_your_enthusiasmWoman
47 weeks ago

Manchester

Great advice as I was thinking of getting one too.

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By *ez669Man
47 weeks ago

East Kilbride

Got the ninja a while back but just eat is too handy after a day at work

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By *mmacdheelsTV/TS
47 weeks ago

France, Not in

So many reviews about cooking in them BUT how easy are they to clean? I presume the draws are done in the dishwasher but what about the machine itself and the area the draws go? And after a while do they sit there emitting a cooked oil smell?

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By *vd061987 OP Man
47 weeks ago

cardiff

Also wondering this

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By *icecouple561Couple
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47 weeks ago

East Sussex

"So many reviews about cooking in them BUT how easy are they to clean? I presume the draws are done in the dishwasher but what about the machine itself and the area the draws go? And after a while do they sit there emitting a cooked oil smell?"

We use silicone liners in the drawers, the area the drawers go on can be cleaned with a cloth, the area the elements are in at the top of ours gets a careful wipe round. We've had ours a couple of years and it doesn't emit a cooked oil smell not least because we rarely use oil in it.

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By *isterE ManMan
47 weeks ago

Taunton

"I think they’re a bit chavvy. Why not use that space for nice coffee machine instead? "

Yea!! So Chavvy!

Its not real cooking unless its an Aga or an open fire!

Definately spend the extra money on a £500 coffee machine!....

One of the dumbest things I have read on FAB, and there are some Dumb arsed things said here!!

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By *vd061987 OP Man
47 weeks ago

cardiff

As much as I would like an expensive coffee machine lol.... it would get used less

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By *achel SmythTV/TS
47 weeks ago

Farnborough

I swear by mine … so quick, and doubtless cheaper to run. There is so much you can cook in it beyond frozen chips.

R xx

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By *tumpy5333Man
47 weeks ago

Doncaster

I didn't know you used oil

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By *CCoupleCouple
47 weeks ago

Aberdeen

Very easy to clean and no smells.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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47 weeks ago

East Sussex

"I didn't know you used oil "

The clue is in the name

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By *ornucopiaMan
47 weeks ago

Bexley

"I didn't know you used oil

The clue is in the name

I assumed that they used air.

Hence the name!

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By *icecouple561Couple
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47 weeks ago

East Sussex

"I didn't know you used oil

The clue is in the name

I assumed that they used air.

Hence the name!"

Exactly.

You do need to add a spray of oil sometimes though but never more than that.

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By *mmacdheelsTV/TS
47 weeks ago

France, Not in

Thank you, helpful comment. I know oil is only used in some recipes so good to hear they are easy to clean.

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By *enuine MikeMan
47 weeks ago

Guildford

"I think they’re a bit chavvy. Why not use that space for nice coffee machine instead? "

You can't exactly cook a roast chicken through a coffee machine now can you

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By *a LunaWoman
47 weeks ago

South Wales

I use the one we have regularly, for me it stops me incinerating things which I have a habit of doing when I use the oven.

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By *jorkishMan
47 weeks ago

Seaforth

Love mine even baked a cake in it

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By *hrek101Man
47 weeks ago

Herts

Picked mine up this morning. Did my dinner tonight. Quite impressed. Found it cooked far quicker than the suggested times. Suggested times were same as oven but it was half that time.

I like slow cooked short rib of beef for my ramen I wonder if it will come out the same?

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By *exybabe49Woman
47 weeks ago

Nr Lancaster

Ninja the best one rarely use oven now xx

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By *iddle ManMan
47 weeks ago

Walsall

I love mine. I have forgotten where the oven is now

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By *itygamesMan
47 weeks ago

Debenhams website

8 ltr £39.99

Reduced from 200

I got one.

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By *itygamesMan
47 weeks ago

Thank you, helpful comment. I know oil

is only used in some recipes so good to hear they are easy to clean."

You can buy disposable liners for the drawers...keeps em reet clean

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By *ddie1966Man
47 weeks ago

Paper Town Central, Essex.

A lot of froze stuff actually has already fryer times on the packaging now.

Think of it as a small fan oven.

More efficient as there's less dead space to heat up.

Also, most of them, nowadays you can put the basket in a dishwasher.

The liners can stop the airflow though.

I was originally sceptical but after having used one over Christmas, I'm reluctant to give it back to my daughter.

Hell, they've even got their own cook books out now, just like when microwaves first came onto the market.

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By *vd061987 OP Man
47 weeks ago

cardiff

I was looking at a ninja 10l one.

Know they are expensive which is what is putting me off a bit

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
47 weeks ago

BRIDPORT

How much worktop space do they require?

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By *obilebottomMan
47 weeks ago

All over

"A lot of froze stuff actually has already fryer times on the packaging now.

Think of it as a small fan oven.

More efficient as there's less dead space to heat up.

Also, most of them, nowadays you can put the basket in a dishwasher.

The liners can stop the airflow though.

I was originally sceptical but after having used one over Christmas, I'm reluctant to give it back to my daughter.

Hell, they've even got their own cook books out now, just like when microwaves first came onto the market."

Sounds like you found your soulmate

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By *a LunaWoman
47 weeks ago

South Wales

"How much worktop space do they require?"

Depends what size you get. My mum has a small one and it takes up less room than a microwave. It’s just slightly bigger than a deep fat fryer.

We use silicone or paper inserts and then pop tray in dishwasher to clean.

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By *partharmonyCouple
47 weeks ago

Ruislip

Here is an entire investigation into exactly your question:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0018hjr?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile

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By *orthern StarsCouple
47 weeks ago

Durham

Everyone seems to be raving about them. Are they really that good? Just thinking about when coming in late from work and having to start cooking a meal. Will it really save me a lot of time?

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By *ornucopiaMan
47 weeks ago

Bexley

Why do I keep checking this thread when I have no interest in frying anything.

Must make a resolution not to join threads I am not interested in with the result that they keep getting flagged up!

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
47 weeks ago

BRIDPORT

"Everyone seems to be raving about them. Are they really that good? Just thinking about when coming in late from work and having to start cooking a meal. Will it really save me a lot of time?"

This is my thoughts, I have a slow cooker I use a lot in winter, whatever time I get in dinners ready.

Take Christmas Day, planned to be finished between 12 and 1, actually got through the door at nearly 5pm, dinner sat there in the crock pot ready to just dish up.

If I’d had a hair fryer would have had to start cooking, fuck that.

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By *oquars19458Man
47 weeks ago

sheffield

"I was looking at a ninja 10l one.

Know they are expensive which is what is putting me off a bit"

Id go for the twin drawer one, meat in one side veg and spuds etc in the other etc and use the sync feature so all ready at same time

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By *oquars19458Man
47 weeks ago

sheffield

"Everyone seems to be raving about them. Are they really that good? Just thinking about when coming in late from work and having to start cooking a meal. Will it really save me a lot of time?"

Thats a totally different scenario, but the multi cooker versions have a slow cooker facility

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By *icecouple561Couple
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47 weeks ago

East Sussex

"Everyone seems to be raving about them. Are they really that good? Just thinking about when coming in late from work and having to start cooking a meal. Will it really save me a lot of time?"

I think it depends what you're looking but overall I don't think it'll save you a significant amount of time. It's more the convenience factor for me

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By (user no longer on site)
47 weeks ago

Costco do a well priced one by gouramia I believe

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By *adbod2godbodMan
47 weeks ago

Manchester

Wanted one for a while. Got one cheap at Christmas.

Been cooking everything in it. It'll even do toast (not worth the time, but it'll do it)

Only down side is I got a smaller one, I'll get a larger unit in the next 12 months.

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By (user no longer on site)
47 weeks ago

Love it , I cook everything in it

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By *essaMayWoman
47 weeks ago

Fairytale Wood

"Thinking of getting an air fryer in the sales.

Is it worth it? I use my oven everyday for like 15 minutes for either sausages, fish fingers, fish and chips.

Trying to work out whether it's worth the price.

Any advice please?"

Air fryers are a god send if you have a busy life and little time. But you have to remember they are simply one of many kitchen appliances that have a place.

Quck meals, chips baked potatoes, sausages, bacon etc .

love bacon butties/baps - stick couple or so rashes in the fryer - 3-4 mins and lovely crispy bacon (healthy) purpose cooked for bacon a buttie/bab any time of day

Forget all the flashy marketing, if cooking a big meal/roast etc, cheaper to use a good modern oven.

They are a very useful edition to the modern kitchen/lifestyle but not a replacement for an oven.

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By (user no longer on site)
47 weeks ago

Don’t get it confused

Air fryers are just small ovens. That’s it

The only saving comes from reduced time to preheat and a smaller area overall to keep hot

I’ve got one and use it daily

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By *2000ManMan
47 weeks ago

Worthing

How much trouble is it to set one up for cooking...think a little oil is needed for certain foods but could be wrong? I have a large capacity microwave with a fan convection oven function which would be hard to beat. Also use a microwave steamer for veg or rice. Not used large oven for a long time. I would need a lot of persuading to give that up for an air fryer.

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By *vd061987 OP Man
47 weeks ago

cardiff

Twin tray on single tray is my next one.

Does meat have to be spaced out? I cook 8 sausages at a time so not sure if they have to be spaced out.

Just thinking big tray be easier for quantity but I've seen harder to clean

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By *otSoPetiteMortWoman
47 weeks ago

Hertfordshire

Jesus Christ, yes. I was skeptical but mine gets used for everything - it preheats quicker, everything cooks quicker, and crisps better.

Even Christmas day I used it for my spuds, honey-roast parsnips and pigs in blankets.

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By *hatCoupleNextDoorCouple
47 weeks ago

nearby

We have the dual ninja and would be lost without it! Rarely use our oven now

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By *rchie300Man
47 weeks ago

Hamworthy

I’ve got one , it’s totally worth it , I’m like Gordon Ramsey with a hard on now …. “Al denty”

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By *entleman JayMan
47 weeks ago

Wakefield

From £40 in Asda.

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By *moothstaffspeepsCouple
43 weeks ago

Stafford

We’ve never seen one in a professional kitchen and imagine most of them will be covered in dust in a few years in the garage. Bit of a fad

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By *ornucopiaMan
43 weeks ago

Bexley

"We’ve never seen one in a professional kitchen and imagine most of them will be covered in dust in a few years in the garage. Bit of a fad

destined for a resting place in the cupboard under the sink along with the sandwich toaster and the George Formby(sic) grill.

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
43 weeks ago

ashford

Rarely use the oven since I've had mine x

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By *bi HaiveMan
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43 weeks ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

I'm just about to lose my air fryer virginity.

If I don't post for a while you know it went tits up.....

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By *moothstaffspeepsCouple
43 weeks ago

Stafford

"We’ve never seen one in a professional kitchen and imagine most of them will be covered in dust in a few years in the garage. Bit of a fad

destined for a resting place in the cupboard under the sink along with the sandwich toaster and the George Formby(sic) grill."

100%

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By *layfullsamMan
43 weeks ago

Solihull

"Thinking of getting an air fryer in the sales.

Is it worth it? I use my oven everyday for like 15 minutes for either sausages, fish fingers, fish and chips.

Trying to work out whether it's worth the price.

Any advice please?"

What’s the price ?

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By (user no longer on site)
43 weeks ago

"We’ve never seen one in a professional kitchen and imagine most of them will be covered in dust in a few years in the garage. Bit of a fad

destined for a resting place in the cupboard under the sink along with the sandwich toaster and the George Formby(sic) grill.

100% "

Crazy I use mine 1-2 times a day!

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By (user no longer on site)
43 weeks ago

Air fyers don't seem to last long. I've had mine nearly 2 years and showing signs of being worn out.

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
43 weeks ago

ashford

"We’ve never seen one in a professional kitchen and imagine most of them will be covered in dust in a few years in the garage. Bit of a fad

destined for a resting place in the cupboard under the sink along with the sandwich toaster and the George Formby(sic) grill."

No deffo not! Not like the bread maker and sandwich toaster! These are here to stay on top of the work surface and get used daily x

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