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Add Ming Tsai to the list of celebrity endorsements. Saw his pitch on one of the shopping channels and purchased it.
My only issue is that it is too small for a whole chicken. Most birds are too high and either touch the element or burn on top. Not a huge issue as I can use parts and I'm not cooking for more than 2 of us. If I need to my oven is a convection unit. The advantages of this unit are that it is compact, saves electricity, works very well and as it uses that new copper material is really easy to clean.
Your posts on the dinner thread are what mainly got me intrigued. Bacon? You can cook bacon? I haven't eaten bacon in years because I hate cleaning up the spatter off the entire stovetop and adjoining counter and often the floor too.
I put bacon in a pan with a glass lid on low and let it cook slowly. No splatter. Cooking on low means I don't have to attend to it much to keep it 'flat'. I take off the lid one time to turn the pieces one time only. It takes a while to cook the first side, which is fine with me as I am doing other things. The other side finishes quickly, which also makes it easy to time with other things being ready.
When I cook bacon, I soray a broiler pan and grill with Pam, add a little water to the bottom, and place the strips on the grill. I bake at 375 deg. It takes roughly 20 minutes. If I need it faster, I’ll increase the temp to 400 deg and have it quicker. But the edges will be quite brown.
I don’t do this often, but when I do, it works great. I do agree that this is not ideal for two or so slices. If I want two slices, I’d use the micro. Paper towell laid over a pad of newsprint. But I can’t remember how long I cook it for.
I don’t see how the air fryers are any different than a Nuwave or Flavo-Wave. When you open them up they both have a fan and heating element in the top. At least with the Nuwave you can see inside while it’s cooking.
I don't hate my air fryer. I've used it to make several foods but what I like most is that it's economical for me to use that instead of heating up the big stove.
I am waiting for a smallish convection oven/air fryer to come out. So far, the Cuisinart and the other brand are too big for the space I have. When I find it, I’ll buy it unless it gets horrible reviews. Right now, I have a smallish Cuisinart convection oven that I use practcally every day. It is starting to look a little ratty, even with periodic deep cleaning. I’d love to have the option to air fry.
I don’t see how the air fryers are any different than a Nuwave or Flavo-Wave. When you open them up they both have a fan and heating element in the top. At least with the Nuwave you can see inside while it’s cooking.
The clear glass/plastic types use more energy due to heat loss. The ones you can't see through have thick wall to keep the heat in.
I think someone here asked about the taste. To me, the taste is more grilled than fried.
I don’t see how the air fryers are any different than a Nuwave or Flavo-Wave. When you open them up they both have a fan and heating element in the top. At least with the Nuwave you can see inside while it’s cooking.
It may not be that much different but for someone who has neither the air fryer is a bit more economical and what difference does it make if you can see inside of not? the timing is going to be similar whether you can see the product or not.
I don’t see how the air fryers are any different than a Nuwave or Flavo-Wave. When you open them up they both have a fan and heating element in the top. At least with the Nuwave you can see inside while it’s cooking.
Mine has a glas door and inside ligh.
I made extra pecan pan cakes Sunday. From fridge to plate including bacon - 3 minutes and SO had a big grin on his face.
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