MacKenzie Posted April 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 I am anxious to see how the spuds turn out, I know how the tenderloin will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 Eager beaver now. Want to play with my new toy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted April 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 (edited) Another experiment today. I bought a bag of crispy frozen fries and a bag of onion rings. I normally do not buy these things as I have never liked them but I thought perhaps the air fryer might work.This was just a test cook and I put the fries and onion rings in at the same time and still frozen. Set the fryer for 400F for 8 mins. Shook them a about 3 times and then added 2 more mins to the cook time bringing that to a total of 10 mins. at 400 F and no added fat. Here they are- They were very good and I can see that I'll be visiting the frozen food section more often. Both were crispy and tasty as hard as that maybe to believe. Edited April 20, 2017 by MacKenzie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted April 20, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 On 4/19/2017 at 5:08 PM, tony b said: Update, the AirFryer is supposed to arrive now on Friday, so I should get to play with it over the weekend. I'm thinking sous vide beef tenderloins and baked spuds in the new fryer. That is going to be soooooo good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Well, it's here. I just par-boiled 2 russets in heavily salted water to cut into wedges as the 1st test cook in the new fryer. Cooling now before slicing. Will spray them up with oil and seasoning salt and into the fryer for supper. Your post has given me a thought. I think that I have hoarded away a bag of frozen hush puppies that might get tossed in, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted April 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Fun time is here.I still have to do wedges but I can tell you those frozen onion rings are great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted April 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Don't put too much in the basket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Thanks for the reminder, MacKenzie. I've only boiled 2 medium sized spuds and will only toss in a handful of the hushpuppies. Shouldn't fill the basket. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted April 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Mine basket is not even half full. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Well, off to feed the dogs and start working on dinner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted April 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 You sound like me. In the morning It's off to feed the birds and squirrels and then I get breakfast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted April 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Here is today's dinner, KK burger and air-fryer fries and onion rings. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Looks delicious MacKenzie! I have too ask...the last few shots of the air fried chips and rings are ketchupless...everything OK? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Pearson Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 Looking good Mac 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted April 21, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 (edited) Thank you, Paul. I forgot to post the ketchup pix but you are in luck- Edited April 21, 2017 by MacKenzie 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony b Posted April 22, 2017 Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 (edited) Did my first batches in the fryer. Followed your advice and split it in two, so not crowd things. Batch #1 was some potato wedges and hushpuppies. Hush puppies went in frozen and were nice and crispy. The wedges had been parboiled whole, then sliced. They weren't as crispy, even though they had good color. So, Batch #2 was the rest of the wedges and i upped the time by another 3 minutes (and the fryer was already hot). They were better, but still not as crisp as I'd have liked. I think that I needed a bit more oil on them. I had lightly sprayed them with canola. Next time, I might try tossing them in a bowl with a splash of oil to get more on them. And, my other challenge - where to store the damned thing! It's bigger than I was expecting, so it's not going to fit in the space that I had planned under the counter. Edited April 22, 2017 by tony b 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted April 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 The wedges look good from here. I need to try those. I think I saw a package of frozen ones at the store the other day and I bet they would be good too. I did another grilled cheese with Canadian bacon this evening and it was certainly tasty, the bread comes out crisp and I'm liking that a lot. I was very lucky with the storage, I made a space and had about 1/4 inch to space. I sure didn't want to store it in the basement or the counter, no room there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisLinkletter Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 Looking to get an air fryer.. While on Amazon I noticed the Tefal ActiFry ,, It has arms that constantly stir your food which sounds like an awesome feature... I've seen how the Phillips needs constant turning or it cooks unevenly. Is this an issue? Did anybody research the Tefal ActiFry ? It seems the Philips always gets nods in the reviews but the one video comparing cooking on both had the Tefal ActiFry fries better 4-0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=su3sYpYbw_8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZARjJPcbL0c&t=11s I'm thinking I like the quality of the Phillips but LOVE the self stir feature of Tefal Whatcha all think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Ora Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 I went phillips over tefal the build quality seemed so much better 5 years later it's still going but I'm sure you already know that somethings are just made better lolSent from my SM-P600 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacKenzie Posted April 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 I am new to air frying and went with the latest Philips series, the Avance line and so far I am very pleased with it and love the cord storage. It neatly wraps around and stays in place. This model has some presets and temperature control in increments of 25, It also has a timer in minute increment up to 60 mins. Extremely easy to use the controls and you can change the temp and time part way through the cook if you wish. A couple of days ago I was speaking with someone who started out with the Tefal but after 3 months gave it to her son and bought the Philips because she hated having that post in the middle. She the self-stiring mechanism did break up some of the food. I would think if I did frozen onion rings in the Tefel that some of the batter would be knocked off. I have done grilled cheese a couple of times and I'm not sure how that would go unless the Tefal post can be totally removed. The wire grate in the bottom of the Philips keeps food up off the floor so that the air can get around the food and I have not had any problem cleaning it. You do have to shake it every few mins. My home fries take about 10-12 mins. so staying put is not a problem. The baked potato took around 50 mins. and I flipped it once, at the 30 min. mark. It was the best baked potato I've had in a very long time. The basket will go in the dishwasher but so far I've only had to wipe it out with a damp cloth. The one problem I have is flipping the grilled cheese sandwich. The basket is hot and not huge so I need to be careful and figure out a good method. I did think whoever did the comparison video between Tefal and Philips had an agenda and it wasn't to make a fair comparison. NOTE: I have not done huge amounts in my air fryer so I can't speak on cooking large amounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
