18 Air Fryer Hacks, Tips & Tricks Tested
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2024
- Let's put to the test a load of air fryer hacks, tips and tricks to see if they are useful. Some of these are supposed to help save time, cleaning & potentially improve the cooking and final taste!
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This series is amazing Barry! Thanks For this! Suggestion: Make a cheesecake in there!
Evening Barry, unsure if you will see this but is there a reason why your captions are not in English fully understand if it's to capture a wider audience but was curious.have a lovely night from a long time Australian viewer
@@julieogden1085 Hey they should be in English and a few other languages, maybe may have to see if it offers that option?
With the chicken dry rub- I'd give another light coating (not to disturb the spices). Kinda like clear coating paint.
Oooh. You could buy a second (cheap(er)) one, and use it to bake Sculpey clay objects in it!
@@mrbarrylewis As far as i know my youtube is set to english and my browser to never translate English since its my second langugage but i use it so much its basicly my second first language, yet google translate your video titles but not others :P
Love how Barry worrying about the safety of turning on the Air fryer with nothing inside, when his earlier tip was pre-heating the air-fryer, which is pretty much the same thing.
Exactly!
He's always thoughtful, but he swings between wildly brilliant and slightly unobservant
@@thursdayroman9030putting that on my gravestone lol
@@thursdayroman9030 way more theunobsrmebt more chaotic smileimg
I am lazier and energy saving too. I would turn it over in the sink and let it air dry.
Barry being astonished that the hot airfryer dried out the water lol. D'oh!! That one little droplet of water clinging on and saying I made it, I'm alive lol
Man who cooks for a living astounded by ability of water to boil when exposed to heat lol
When i received my new air fryer i created a list of each item i cooked, the temperature,and time. I still have the same fryer after 3 years and i still add new items to my list. This has helped me a lot and all the friends i have i have told.
Make sure to use the pump-spray bottle of oil - the aerosol sprays have an ingredient that really damages your air fryer by removing the non-stick coating over time. (Same with a non-stick frying pan.) You can even buy a pump bottle at a dollar store and fill it with avocado oil to save a bit of money.
A dollar store eh? I remember that the next time I need to buy a dollar 💷
those pump bottles also let you mix your own oil and add spices for extra flavour - great for grilling
Yes -- I discovered the problem with aerosol sprays the hard way -- both a non-stick pan and some silicone baking dishes ended up with a kind of brown hardened uneven coating.
But it also happens even with regular oil if you use too high a heat with non-stick pans.
Interesting. I have been using aerosol spray oils for years without any problem. Although I do buy relatively inexpensive pans at Kmart and replace them every few years. Maybe I wouldn't need to replace them if I didn't use aerosol oils. It is all too much, I need a nap.
A greasy airfryer can be cleaned using a dishwasher tablet
Very much enjoyed Barry's incredible discovery that water evaporates faster when you make it hot 👍
Our air fryer came with a warning never to use the basket with water in as it will damage the electrics and is a fire risk. There is a big difference in the small amount of steam produced by food that it can vent off than that of a 1/2 cup of water+ in it. But you do you, it's your fryer.
I was about to post the same thing. It voids your warranty.
I don’t even have an airfryer but never missed a video since like 2019 so let’s go
I don't have a toaster, so I've used my air fryer to toast bread practically all mornings. I keep it sliced and frozen, so I just put it straight away, 3 mins on each side at 200°C (~400°F) and it comes out perfect. It's so useful.
I also cook my 'boiled' eggs in the air fryer. 150C for 9 mins gives me a slightly sqidgy yolk with a medium to large egg. I believe the trick is not to go over 150C so the eggs don't explode.
You should not dry the baskets by turning it on, the steam/moisture can damage the elements over time. According to the manufacturer's manual. If you are lazy leave them out or just mostly dry and then leave the basket half in
Genuinely never preheated our air fryer once, it's so small it hits temp soon enough for it to not be an issue.
Also never once oiled the food with spray oil.
Just whack it in, stuff comes ou perfect every time, but we did go for a Corsori and I guess they get the hype for a reason lol
I never bother.
The tip about the bread under the bacon reminded me of a tip when cooking chicken kyivs. Place each kyiv on a slice of bread on the baking tray. Most times the garlic butter leaks out as they cook, sitting it on the bread means it soaks into the bread and creates garlic bread to serve with it.
ooh, that's brilliant! thanks for sharing
I do sort of the same thing when frying bacon. I put the bread in bottom like he did to soak up the grease and then cut the bread into croutons they are so good.
Bacon flavored floor bread...yum
Don't use metal tongs to lift the grate out of the air fryer, you'll scratch and damage the non stick coating. When using baking parchment paper make sure you have no loose bits sticking up above the basket into the element as it could catch fire. You can now buy some silicon air fryer liners that have pre cut holes to help with air flow. For very stubborn burnt bits on the grate use a plastic scraper designed for hobs, it wont scratch the surface and is great for scraping off burnt on food. I've never had any issues with bread lifting up in my air fryer when making toasties so wouldn't bother using toothpicks or skewers personally.
Uncle Roger? 😁
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Love the intro. Don't drop it on your feet!!!
I have a Cosori air fryer, had it for about three years now. Love the basket that is attached to the handle and makes removing the contents easier.
As to oil, I will buy avocado oil in a bottle and pour it into a hand pump to spray it. This costs a lot less than buying those aerosol spray cans and you get to decide what oil you're using.
I've also invested in those silicon finger covers. They're like half mittons that let you grab light weight pans. However, if you have a bigger or heavier pan in the air fryer I suggest getting a couple of plate clamps (hot bowl grippers) which allow you to grab pans much easier.
I take a piece of foil and fold it so that it's about the size of the bottom and I place that under my basket. It's flat so the air still moves around, but it also catches all the grease. I usually clean my basket after 2-3 uses or a particularly dirty use, but the easiest part is pulling out the foil, wiping out the bottom with a paper towel, putting in a new bit of foil and plopping the clean basket back in. All the nasty stuff comes out with the foil and doesn't get baked onto the bottom of the air fryer basket holder.
I've found recipes on CZcams for frozen fish. I buy bags of frozen Salmon and Cod from ALDI. I don't know when I want to have fish, so I never know when to move fish to the fridge to defrost. I looked for a way to defrost the fish and then cook it. As usual if anyone's done it, it's on CZcams. Defrost it on a lower temperature and then cook as you normally would. This makes frozen fish an easy idea for dinner as I only need a few extra minutes to defrost it.
There are two counter top appliances I can't do without and those are my Air Fryer and my InstantPot. These two items save you HOURS of cooking time. And all you have to do is search CZcams for "Air fryer recipes" or "Instant pot recipes" to find out how to cook almost anything.
Another great video!
Mark
I've got a ninja double drawer. I can bake, roast, dehydrate, air fry re heat and its got a mx crisp function for making chips extra crispy after they've been air fried. Its amazing. I make Sunday roasts in it. Put a small kiwi lamb leg in one side and my veges in the other. I can match the 2 drawers so everything cooks at the same time or sync it so the longer to cook food starts cooking first and the other food starts cooking when the timer on the already cooking drawer matches its start time
Haven't done that bagel hack, but I often cook bagel "pizzas" in my air fryer. Slice, air fry 1min, spread a thin layer of tomato puree on each slice, grated cheddar, chorizo crumb or pepperoni etc, air fry 6/7 mins. Lovely.
Tip not hack
You don't always need to preheat your air fryer,I only preheat if I'm baking something or doing steaks which are great out of an air fryer,my 5.7 ltr and 8.5 ltr airfryers automatically take 2 and 3 minutes to preheat and then tell you to add the food so I just reduce the cooking time by that amount and always check the internal temperature at the end to see if the meat and fish are cooked,my oven is now a storage cupboard for my air fryer accessories,I have cooked with the air fryers for at least 2 years,and my toaster is in a box in the shed,another enjoyable video Barry
@@pikricky its recommended to preheat for meat but not for veg, saying that though I dont preheat I just add a minute or 2 to the cooking time for meat
"2 and 3 minutes to preheat"
From my experience... even less time.
Also, if you want a quick snack at 2AM, you can easily make nachos in an airfryer :
Just line the basket with parchment paper, add a layer of nacho chips, slightly crush them and sprinkle your cheese of choice.
Pop it in the airfryer for 4min at 180°C, remove and add your hot toppings (red onions, beans, meat of choice (pre-cooked in a pan), corn, etc...).
Pop it back for 6 more minutes and finally add your cold toppings (sour cream, pico de gallo, etc...).
The first 4 minutes allows the cheese to melt, protecting the chips from any soggy toppings.
Somewhat surprisingly, nachos work well in the microwave too. It is a bit counter intuitive, but the results speak for themself.
is that the married mans recipe for 2am (where you have to do this silently as you sneak in, despite being a little wobbly on your feet), or the single mans recipe where you can make a little noise.??
Putting liners in makes no sense to me, since the idea the air circulates around the food including underneath
Pretty much all liners or parchment do is disrupt the airflow.
Agreed, the whole purpose of the air fryer is to circulate air around the entirety of the food.
Agree..but I have used the Chinese steamer papers which look like someone has taken to it with a hole punch (sometimes called air fryer parchment paper). The holes pretty much line up with the holes in my air fryer basket. I only use them for things that will be sticky like honey/soy chicken wings..otherwise everything else just washes off easily. Note: never use them without food weighing them down, otherwise they can fly up into the element and catch fire.
@@amypendragon5129 *Any* liner will block airflow... probably more than you think.
It's really simple to just add some hot water and soap to the pan after finished cooking. Any oils or sticky residue will be easy to clean. Just don't wait until everything is cold and stuck on. Even then it's not much harder.
What the hell are left over pringles 🤣🤣
Pringles are an American brand potato crisp stacked inside a cardboard tube.
"Left over' in this context, means a food package that has been opened, but the contents have not been fully consumed. The remainder are known as 'left overs'. 'Leftovers' often go stale. The term 'left over' applies to all foodstuffs, but in this case it was "Pringles". (They are found in large supermarkets, in the city closest to you).
@Durexface
I think your joke went right over the long winded commenters head lol.
I got the joke thanks for the laugh😂😂❤
They get hot so quick that you absolutely do not need to pre heat an air frier. For people who say you do, Can you explain what those 20-30 seconds are doing to the food that makes it so wrong?
With mine, (not a bucket style) preheating takes about 5 minutes. That throws off a 15 minute bake by a lot.
As I recall it, the manual for mine said it wasn't necessary for air frying, but you do need to preheat if you are using the trivet and grill function to cook meats, burgers and the like, and want it to sear in the griddle lines on the trivet plate. It does do a nice job if I'm doing something like steak and chips (cook the steaks, take out the trivet and throw the chips in with the steak juices to give them extra flavour) but the pre-heat is around 15 minutes.
I have the Cosori Duel Blaze that says in the instructions no need to preheat, but when I’m doing chips I preheat at 205 degrees Celsius for 4 minutes and the chips come out 100% better
Taking 30 seconds to preheat it doesn't do anything either, but it does ensure consistency
Pringle hack works on stale biscuits too, obvs not chocolate ones but Rich Tea, Digestives type of thing, works really well !
Bread/roll refreshing... Put water under the grate and heat up to steaming... Put bread on grate and close WITH THE MACHINE OFF... The steam refreshes the bread...
I'm making breadrolls in my airfryer regularly - its not a bagel but close enough i suppose - works really well!
I make bread and rolls in my airfryer using a normal yeast bread dough.
Mate, your airfryer fan doesnt do half of what you think it does. It aint a tornado in there.
The small volume and the speed of the fan produces a lot more turbulence than a standard, full-size convection oven It can and will blow loose powdery ingredients around a bit. Something you'd never see in a standard oven.
I agree with you, Barry, on the fact that an air fryer is a small convection oven. They should've called them mini convection oven or something like that instead of air fryer, as it makes it sound like it's capable of actually "frying" something. It's still baking things. I don't get why people think this is such a hype thing. I have a convection toaster oven and it does the same thing.
As you see below, not many people preheat. That great, LOL. It is a crisper tray, not a grate. For oil, you should get an oil spay, I got mine off of Aliexpress, that you can decant your chosen oil into but as you say olive oil is not a good choice as when it gets hot it loses its good qualities. I always use those paper trays in my pan baskets and sometimes depending on what you have cooked you can use them more than once, and I never pierce the trays, but the air seems to get around OK.
Love the air fryer!
Oh Barry, for a moment I thought you were going to take a sip of that bacon water!😂
make a good gravy with that !!!
My granny used to put hard buns into a bag then under the tap would wet the bottom of the bag then place into the oven for about 15 to 20 minutes at 350 f . The buns were soft, hot and delicious.
Yay I'm early for this video! Excited. I've been an avid airfryer kinda person since I got mine in 2012!
In response to you oiling and seasoning your chicken, i learned an easy (and i dont know why i didnt think of it) and effective way. Just mix the oil and the spices together and coat the meat in it. If the pieces of meat are larger, it works well if you mix it all in a bag (plus you could let it marinade if you want) and then cook it in the air fryer.
I took the idea from a local meal delivery recipe i tried for a chicken masala dish, but i cooked it in the air fryer instead of the oven, and that chicken came out so tender and full of flavor. I have coated chicken and rubbed the seasoning on it was good, but not as good 😅
Believe it or not, the microwave is cheaper to cook in than the air fryer and just as versatile!!
The Ninja air fryers don’t need pre heating.. it’s in the manual 👍🏼 I’d recommend the Ninja Dual Air Fryer.. having two buckets is so handy
for the self cleaning, you could also try adding some distilled white vinegar and baking soda to the water before the dish soap, then wait for the reation to stop, add the dish soap, then put it in. the vinegar and baking soda might help cut through the grease easier. just a thought
Thanks For this Barry! Just used mine to crisp up some cookies to watch a video of yours! 🍪🍪🍪
Life hack: pre heat it while the food is in it 😅😅
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Hi Barry. The steam thing you did to the hot dog bun works really well for bread with a thick crust (like a whole ciabatta roll) and to reheat leftover pizza. Hope this helps :0
Keep them coming everyone. I am loving it
Very helpful tips
Thanks for posting
Best hack in my opinion was the aluminum foil “handles”. Some brands have wire handles attached to the grate, and for those without this will be game changing.
Worst was reviving stale bread. Just wrap it in paper towel and microwave for fifteen seconds. No curling, no risk of burning. No need to add water either as when bread goes stale moisture from the air combines with the starch, and microwaving it just releases the moisture.
Otherwise, generally worthwhile ideas.
13:58 I kind of have this in my head for my air frier, like for my cheese bread i leave it for 7 minutes, nuggets for 12 minutes, French fries for 20 min. Only the stuff that i always make
Only thing I'd say is be careful using baking parchment. My sister did and it caught on fire!!
Make sure there are no loose pieces or long straggly ends on the paper - it will be blown upwards by the fan and touch the hot parts. This is where the fire hazard happens.
so you can get pyro effects too !!!
You can also stuff the bread, garlic butter, sun dried tomatoes or deli meat, slice from the top so you just grab a couple of junks but not all the way thru and yes you can stuff the bread with cheese.
Those paper air fryer liners: they catch fire. 😳 I mean, of course they do. Why was I surprised?
You should not dry the airfryer like Barry shows. The steam can creep into electronics and break the device in the long run when it condenses back to water. Most airfryers manuals even advice against that method of drying. Or do it if you want, I'm not your mom, but I did warn at least.
Most foods you cook produce steam. If you really want to be safe, store the unit with the basket slightly open for air circulation.
People just trying to leurn common sense its what you see here.
Its a hot air oven, so dem old and simple.
Difference is, water can kill it much more easily.
The airfryer hype feels like cave man re-discover fire again.
I have hear to many people getting surprised by the results of the food what make me think,, what do you expected to happen -_-? Its a hot air oven.
Ooooooh, fried bread WHILE cooking the bacon. Sorry, that beats the water trick! LOLOL😮😅
I loved my air fryer but I can't live without my Ninja Foodi. I've cooked pretty much everything in there for the past 3 years. I don't even remember the last time I used my stove.
Keep getting closer to getting an air fryer. Thanks for the video Barry
Missed opportunity should called the Mega Drive controller an Egga Drive Controller 😆
for stale baguettes I get them very slightly damp on the outside, and throw them for 15 seconds in the microwave 🙂
Those toasty pringles look delicious! Love toasty crisps and chips.
French toast but with bagels or cinnamonbuns instead of stale bread, try diffrent thing to see which is tastiest.
Sounds good!
Barry you talking about how you can damage you airfryer after stabbing it with a knife :D i was crying a bit inside ....
I have a fairly cheap generic air fryer very similar to this one (basket / grate look identical, different control section), My top hack was to buy a spare grate online. That way if it gets filthy, I can give it a good soak and just use the spare. And when the non-stick eventually starts to fail, I can just buy another one. I have had 4 grates over the 7.5 year life of the fryer so far.
something ive started recently when using the saisbos spices is putting some in the lid and then sprinkling form there, you can control it so much better
Your humorous puns are great today!!
I have exactly the same oven as you. By far my favourite hack is dehydrating silica gel desiccant beads, those sachets that say "do not eat" and I obviously love to cook them in an oven. I use them to dry out 3d printer filament, vital for polymers like nylon. Doing it in a traditional oven takes hours and wastes loads of energy, these air "fryers" have low thermal mass and airflow is key when removing water. Heat pushes out the moisture, but if the local air is saturated there is nowhere for the water to go, a combination of heat and fast flowing air is perfect. Microwaves seem good but damage the beads through local overheating and lack sufficient airflow.
What temperature do you set it at - I assume quite low?
I have a small kitchen. Been debating about air fryer for years. Still can't see it working 'better enough' than my pan with a lid. I used my friends for a couple of tests. Fries(chips) tasted way better with a shallow fry in a pan. Less healthy, but like a 3/10 vs 8/10. Chicken breast, much juicier in a pan with lid. I feel like the air movement/grill allows the juices to leave. In the pan the juice can't get too far way.
Chicken breast I won't argue about as I haven't used the air fryer for that...but steak or roast pork or salmon steak with skin on 🤤 I ONLY use the air fryer for those. I will agree with you on the chips(fries) from scratch are better in oil.. but reheating them is a cinch in the AF. I bought a cheapie $60 Kmart one...then bought another so the vegan in the house doesn't have their food contaminated. We use them every single day..and they don't heat the house in summer.
Air fryers are the Best! My favorite applience in my kitchen! Your videos really help Barry! Suggestion: make stuffed donuts in there!
Barry! I’m so glad you’re doing more air fryer hacks/recipes!
After the video with the smart air fryer I went out and bought one! Thanks mate! 🇦🇺
Oh cool, glad it was useful
I use the silicone liners in my air fryer. Then I put it in the dishwasher and it comes out great. I rarely, if ever, have to clean the inside of my air fryer.
I made a lamb kebab in my AF yesterday and had room to add a bulb of garlic which I used in a marinade in todays cooking.
*not me casually opening a kitchen bench top business for when Barry forgets the trivet. Saving marriages one bench top at a time😂
With the bread at the bottom of the tray, use the bread as croutons. ;)
I always thought that your 'appliance mindset', was:
'If I put (x) into my toaster, what is the absolute worst that might happen? Let's give it a go.' 🤔🤔🤔😆😆😆
Great video & some brilliant tips 👍Thanks for sharing Barry 🤗
I’ve never had a grilled cheese w/ mayo on it. I’m use 2 either regular butter or garlic and herb butter. Is it any good?
Hint: If you're trying something new in the air fryer and don't have specific timings for it, use the conventional (not convection) oven temperatures reduced by 10-15 C/25 F and reduce the time by 20%. If it's darkening too fast at the halfway point (ie, when you'd normally give it a shake/stir/flip), knock it down another 10-15 C/25 F for the remaining time.
One of the first things I tried in my air fryer was making some "nacho's" I used a ravioli cutter to cut up some tortilla wraps and then baked them in the AF, but some did end up flying about so might have to try again using your tip on putting them under the plate
why should you not like that?
it is toasted bread which has had bacon taste infused into it . .
Leftover pizza in the airfryer for about 5 min is amazing. Tastes better than the day before 😂
I've been wondering how to clean the heating element or whether it shouldn't be cleaned; any info you've heard of would be appreciated.
Ya know, in the stoner scene "high bread" has an entirely different meaning XD And now i wanna try making hash bread lol
3:24 the reason in not using empty microwave is that microwaves does not heat air (they are after red and ingrared spectrum and IR doesn't heat air either). So no waves are absorbed in anything and the inside is made from reflective materials so it would acumulate the energy. It could make some damage to itself probably. Of course there will be some energy lost but in the end there is always some weak spot that will let the energy "be used" and it could burn or make some other damage. Just my though with some physic insight. :)
If you leave the roll whole it will work better to revive it, and crusty rolls work better. Or wrap your roll on foil (leave it whole still) and don't bother with the water. Interesting to see all the tips tried out
I love Barry Lewis videos ♥️
I do bagels in the air fryer all the time. Don't do for too long though. Like 3-5 minutes tops. Crispy outside and soft and luscious inside.
I also do steaks in them for like 17 minutes.
I love using my air frier for pepperoni chips(crisps). In America, not sure about other countries, we have prepackaged pepperoni so I'll just throw in a handful or two and crisp up some pepperoni
VERY high in salt so I won't do it often but yeah it's delicious
So with the chicken portion, where you dabbed them dry, only to put some moisture back on to hold the dry seasoning......yeah have a think about that for a second :D. (i think you were referring to other dry meats for this trick, it just seemed a little silly on the chicken (which as you mention is already moist)
Me and the family Love your video's Barry, been watching you guys for years now and always recommend your videos to friends and family.
Keep up the good work!
I appreciate that the mayo was spread with a spoon and not a knife. I don't know why but that is the correct way to spread mayo.
Hey @BArry Lewis if you air fryer ever gives up you should look for a 2 chamber air fryer with windows, i think this would open a lot of options for unusual or just normal menu.
Preaching to the converted Barry,but we still love you❤
Air Fryers are the best! Thanks Barry! How is the new studio coming along?
It's pretty much there, just making a tweak or two to the layout in next couple weeks
I would love to see how you maintain your airfryer. You use it a lot and it's in great shape!
What I like to know is a good way to clean off the carbon build up after frequent use. It gradually burns on just like in your oven or grill except that you can't use strong cleaners on a non-stick air fryer surface and you don't want to scrub too hard and take finish off.
I never pre heat my tower air fryer and it never causes any problems. Sadly non of the tips are earth shattering.
For bread I damp a paper towel or two ( depending on the bun or slice ) Wrap the bread up and nuke it on high about 15 to 20 seconds . 30 if it is a thick piece . Nice and soft again .
When i got mine i started a notes page on my phone just for air fryer temps and times so through trial and error i have a good list now to refer to
I'm lazy..I bought a little flip book that someone else had made with the timings off Amazon.🙃
You can get a list of temperatures for different food for the airfrier from the net
Having a small air fryer, I usually have to reheat our leftovers in two rounds. Second round I set for two minutes less before I check, since its warmer. So I can leave the airfryer do something else the 1-2 mins it takes to warm it. No way Im standing around to check when its warm 😂
I saw a hack where they put a dishwasher tablet + water in the drawer and turned it on for 10 minutes. Haven't tried it though as it seemed a rather expensive way to clean it.
THANK YOU!
Yes, grilled cheese with mayo on the outside is the best from the air fryer. I’ve never put skewers in though.
That thumbnail screams "you don't own an air fryer?"
It's wild how many people don't wash their air fryer basket 😵💫
Really?
you should put the foil over the grate so its only under the grilled cheese to save from having to clean it
20 seconds or so in a microwave with a paper towel soaked in water works too for stale bread
I enjoyed the video, but realistically I don't think I will ever have the self control to have pringles in my home long enough for them to go stale.