My Air Fryer Has Officially Replaced My Oven.
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You missed one great feature. The ability to use it outside. When I cook fish, I take my airfryer outside on the deck so I don't stink up the house.
Fantastic idea!
thats pretty clever, i like fish, the rest of the house doesnt, deffo gonna do that. thanks.
ahh, I missed that because I've never done that myself. I think if im cooking outside it generally involves fire.
I suppose it is pretty portable. could be taken to be used for running a stall at a school fair or something
Good idea. We have salmon in our air fryer 2-3 times per week. I wish we had a covered deck - I'd get one just for outside use!
Cookouts have not been the same since my friends and I got air fryers. They're small enough that we all take them to each other's houses, plug in wherever there's an outlet, and have ourselves a fun cookout where everyone makes something. Let me tell you, when you get 4 air fryers in a house, you can't believe how much great food gets cooked and on a table in just 30 minutes.
I love this idea!
YAAAAS! This is why I have 2 good sized airfriers and 1 mini airfryer. If I want to do 4 pieces of chix... it's 25min at 380. I start that in one of the larger airfyers and then 10-20 min before it is done, get my sides going in the other one. The mini is my travel variety, for taking with me and making a quick snack/lunch while on the road, cause I have a solar battery it works off perfectly!. But...i love the idea of potluck with the larger airfryers! Thanks for the idea!!!
Do you guys have the same brand air fryer or do you guys roast (haha, get it?) each other for whatever brand you have? 😆
@@TehPurpleOne Haha, love the "cooking humor". I'm not brand-specific, but agree that the idea of using the air fryer outside is great!
Just be careful plugging all these appliances in ,on a kitchen ring circuit 2 of these running is just about on the limit of the wiring ,
I really like your air fryer videos. I'm 76, live alone and stopped cooking a number of favorite foods because I hated using my regular oven. I bought an air fryer a couple of months ago and everything is back to having great food, cooked perfectly in less than half the time. To those people that complain about how hard it is to clean an air fryer, I only say _How often have you cleaned your regular oven_ ??? How about the odor of past cooked food?
I will mention another godsend for single and couple food management. Vacuum resealable storage bags. I bought one over a year ago for around $30. I buy bulk food, seal portion sizes in vacuum bags and pull out a meal's worth when I am ready to cook. The vacuum pump is a little hand held, usb rechargeable unit, the bags are washable, last for months and *NO FREEZER BURN* happens. So I buy 2 pounds of bacon, I split into weekly portions, wrap them in press n seal and freeze them in vacuum bags. No freezer burn, and saves me money. About cooking bacon in the AF, no frying odor and NO grease covering the walls and NO SPLATTER!
The last thing I'll mention is a real necessity for AF cooking: A meat thermometer. The type with a folding probe attached has an added bonus when used as a substitute toothpick for testing baked goods testing for internal state of dough being cooked thoroughly. I wish the CZcams AF community would include internal temps for safe "doneness" for foods like chicken and pork.
Thank you sir
What brand air fryer? Size?
@@sl4983 The one I bought is:
Innsky Air Fryer XL 5.8QT, 1700 watts. After using mine and having watched a hundred or so videos, I just bought my son a Cosori 5.8 qt air fryer.
I like your channel. Your enthusiasm for cooking is infectious (in a good way! LOL). I tend to cook like you, recipes are a guideline so far as ingredients go. Cooking is just edible chemistry. So long as the reactions happen properly, yeast fermenting, bonds breaking and reforming, getting tasty food is the purpose of it in the end.
Another advantage for the sir fryer is that you don’t have to bend your body to remove your food. Easier on your back.
@@jeanhirsch2054 I know it is a typo but I really love the idea of calling your air fryer "sir fryer".
And what I love is for those of us who live in areas where summer is hotter than heck, the air fryer is way less heating up the house than an oven.
What areas are hotter than heck? That sounds good actually
@@sl4983 Death Valley mebbe? Not too far from where I live, which also regularly reaches 110 F and over in the summer. Heck, it was 85F at Christmas. I prefer the cold.
Hot in Australia, put the air fryer on the porch. It's not fighting the air-conditioning in the house.
Totally this! I hate turning on the oven or stove in the summer. I’m in North Carolina in the US so it doesn’t sound too far south but the humidity and heat are so intense in the summer.
They are merely tiny convection ovens. Instead of 66 to 76L they are 2.5 to 10L. They have about 50% the power of a full size oven even at thst size. They do not waste as much time and energy when heating up, and do not leave unused energy when cooking finishes, because they have a lot less metal. Traditional ovens were designed for families of 6. Modern households commonly consist of 1 or 2 people or expect great variety in cooking. A 2.5 to 5L oven can do the job.
Another great reason for having an air fryer is the amount of space it takes up. If you live in a tiny apartment or life on the road in an RV or wanting to go camping (that has electricity hook up), then the air fryer is perfect. And you touched on it a little in doing smaller portions, but I live by myself and won’t do a lot of big batch cooking for meal prep, so being able to cook tiny portions for just myself is perfect for the air fryer.
My oven broke so I got a ninja air fryer and slow cooker! I'm moving to new flat soon and we aren't going to get an over anymore so will fill the space where cooker goes with cupboard and kitchen top I will use an portable induction or gas hob though here and there but literally slow cooker and air fryer is great
Moving in to my first apartment but there's no oven so am going the the airfryer it can do just the same but I am getting one that's as big as possible because I stil want to make pizza 😂😂
You just convinced me to leave my air fryer on the counter. When I first got it for Xmas, I used it all the time but then I made the mistake of storing it some place hard to get to and it just sat, gathering dust. I’m on a kitchen reorganization tear and today’s the day! It’s going on the counter top.
I just got an AF. I made space on my shelf to store. Tonight, I put my beloved Instant Pot on that shelf and the AF is on the counter 😂
I just saw something that made me ecstatic about the Cosori air fryers. They have a smart air fryer which can be controlled remotely from your phone. This is such a game changer for me, as I have a disability that makes it so I can't physically interact with it. I have never in my entire life been able to cook something or control temperatures on any of the cooking devices that I own, so I might just have to pick this up for myself
You need to interact with it oterwhise it wont start, its safety feature
Air fryers are an absolute game changer for heating and reheating cripy things (also, fries are def the #1 thing that goes into my airfryer). But Ovens do have their place, especially if you like to bake. The more finicky things need that slow, stability of an oven.
I agree. I view seemingly hot trends like instant pots and air fryers (or toaster ovens w/air fryer function) as just another kitchen tool. Mind you, I can see the toaster oven I just bought tonight completely replacing my actual toaster, for the simple fact that I can't cut bagels perfectly in half worth two hoots. So if I use a traditional, cheap toaster to crisp up an unevenly sliced bagel, the one half that's cut too thick is gonna get stuck. I could get a toaster with larger slots, but...I like the idea of toasting a bagel by laying it flat on the small cookie sheet of a toaster oven. This leads to using big bagels as the foundation of...mini-pizzas.
I can see, therefore, using the air fryer function on same toaster oven to cook me up a nice portion of homemade fries, without burning myself.
That said...there *is* something to be said for the delightful aroma of a biiiig batch of cookies or a biiig roast turkey coming from a big oven. And I like to try to incorporate all my kitchen tools and appliances in my cooking as much as possible. I guess that's kinda how I roll...😅🤷♀️
I bake in my toaster oven. Fits a bundt pan perfectly. I also cook everything in there and keep my oven for storing my pots and pans.
Baking is overrated long live the air fryer
0:00 Intro
0:30 Shake-ability
3:03 Catch fats and drippings
5:39 Energy efficiency
6:55 Cook faster
8:48 Air Fryers are getting better and better
10:00 No more cold soggy leftovers
12:18 Safer than ovens
13:10 Dynamic temperature adjustment
14:12 Clean up is easy
14:59 It's fun!
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Them ninjas are bloody good
Dude , you're amazing ! Production quality and editing are top notch, and you're so good at teaching cooking tecniques you beat most teachers out threre. Needless to say your videos sparked the joy of cooking in me once again and i'm eternally thankful for that. Keep up the good work !
Here's a quick tip on preheating oven if you dont already know, put it on broil first. After a couple of minutes then put it on the temp you want and chances are it is close or already at it. If its slightly over, just opening the oven fixes that. But yes, I do use my air fryer more than my oven too!
Sadly I can not enter your draw seeing as I am from Canada. 😥
@@lor7780 😲
Electric oven?
@@sl4983 Sorry, yes electric oven for preheating. Statement was made basically because of wait times for electric ovens to preheat. So figured I would share a tip I wish I knew of many years b4 I did. Unless of course your air fryer comes with a broil. 😁
But I fully support using air fryer for as many dishes as possible because of the speed, healthier cooking, lower utilities and its a lot of fun.
Great video! Only had my Cosori for a couple of weeks, but am absolutely loving it.
You are quite right when you say 'home cooking is about putting food on the table' rather than perfection. And it is a kitchen toy that definitely makes preparing tasty food more accessible to the novice! Thanks for sharing.
I’ve been using an air fryer for 8 years and have only used an oven for pizza in that whole time. My friends have been refusing to get on the bandwagon until now with the cost of energy crisis. My oven is storage for pots & pans now!
It's been around that long
if you eat tofu your penis gets smaller. It is pure ostarine .
Gee that's what I use my oven for too.
I rarely use the oven now since getting the ninja mini and its never occurred to me that I could use the oven to store those trays and things. Great idea. Its empty storage
I hadn't considered using it to heat my frozen quiche ... I hate using the oven for exactly the reason you mentioned, but it definitely heats it nicer (especially the pastry) then the microwave. I'm 100% going to try this for sure.
I love that you show how to make and cook recipes for the air fryer. I enjoy that you use food from your garden and always try to make the food healthy as well as palatable, wish they had these when I was much younger and cooking for a family!
I'd love to see a video from you on Air Fryer tips. For example, I read somewhere you should reduce the package directions by 50 degrees if you're cooking in an air fryer (package directions cook at 425 but do it at 375 for a similar time). I find it hit or miss but hit more often than miss although I usually have to keep an eye on timing still. Tips like that would be bueno!
You inspired me to get a Cosori air fryer mainly because of the size and i have loved it ever since ❤ just one of the pieces of advice from you that have helped me in my cooking journey, for which i thank you so much 🎉 always looking forward to more videos
If he provided a link - please click on it - often times the creator gets a few cents on each purchase .. helps the channel out a bit
@@Sueprises sadly i live in Europe and the links are to US sites
Did the exact same when i was first thinking about buying an air fryer, bought the Cosori one cause i saw it in one of his videos a year or so ago and it has been a pleasure to use almost every day
Cannot agree more! As a dad who is the primary cook and is always cooking at least 2 (often 3) different options for dinner because my wife and I are trying to eat healthy and my 3 kids are kids (and thus cannot all like the same foods). Having an air fryer (I actually have a Cosori mini-oven/air fryer/several other features) is so helpful in cooking meals quickly. Love your channel! Been a fan since The Brothers Green, keep it up!
Took me forever to open the box to actually use my air fryer. Now I use it daily. Much better than an oven. LOVE IT!
I'm not necessarily a nay-sayer when it comes to air fryers, but I think I prefer them in the form factor of a toaster oven that has a convection setting. It won't be a perfect replacement for every role you mentioned here (especially things like the basket shake) but it affords you the ability to use a 9x13 baking pan or a quarter baking sheet to do more traditional cooking and still without having to heat up your big oven.
Came here to say the same. A straight up mono-purpose air fryer would never replace my oven. But my Breville toaster over + air fryer is definitely doing that except for large items.
@@craino308 exactly why I just ordered one last week. The tiny awkwardly shaped capacity of dedicated air fryers is a problem, plus they only do one thing.
no air flow though
@@ThermalSpace there is though, it's designed to be an air fryer, which is literally just a small convection oven.
@@kyorising Yep - that was the eye opener for me, that "air fryer" is more the marketing term. The actual device is a convection oven. The Breville unit mentioned above is by default a convection - the air fryer mode is super convection. TONS of air flow...
I have been considering an air fryer ever since you started using one but with a small galley kitchen space is a problem . However I like the idea of faster meals ,no bending down to oven(bad back) ,less fat used(healthy), less power( great for environment),your latest seal of approval has sold me on one . Went in for your giveaway hoping to win but if not shall be heading out to buy one. Thanks Mike ,love all your great recipes and tips,always good to learn something new .😊
I just discovered you yesterday! I've had an air fryer for over a year literally in its box, never used and I saw your video with doing Brussels sprouts crispy...I actually used my air fryer and now im all about it... Thanks so much not only for recipes and ideas but explaining everything! I look forward to more:)
My air fryer actually helped me eat vegetables more even though when I bought it I was sold on the idea of crispy fried chicken. It's been a wild ride.
We’ve been using an air fryer for a year now and I’m loving it. And thank you sir for taking chicken scraps and making broth. All the cooking shows I watch talk about it but never do.
I had been on the fence about buying an air fryer since we have such a small kitchen. Every time I watch one of your AF videos, I have a serious debate with myself. Having "all the reasons" in one video is fantastic. I'm sold! Thanks, MikeG!
Aren't there all in one cookers that can air fry, and do other cooking like instant pot? A cooking channel did a comparison of oven and air fryer and preferred the flavor of the oven. So I guess it's faster? But frying isn't something I do a lot.
@@recoveringsoul755 My stepmom has a combo Cosori, but she discouraged me from getting one since she feels like the individual components don't do as well as stand-alone models (she had a Cosori air fryer previously). We also don't do a lot of frying (but we DO oven roast a ton of veggies), but being able to cook & reheat in small batches (we are a family of 3) is super appealing to me along with the energy savings, heat generation reduction in a small kitchen, and flexibility of temp settings.
@@leslieharvath6682 they do sound like they'd be good for reheating leftovers
He sells them. Don't trust his opinion.
@@recoveringsoul755 D'oh! I just realized you mention the Instant Pot combo cooker: my stepmom has a Cosori combo air fryer/toaster oven. Mike does not sell that model, but he does sell the Instant Pot combo, which he reviewed. Did you see that video? czcams.com/video/634iiu71L1M/video.html He highly recommends it!
Namaste Mike.. Thank you so much for the pro home cooks tip, air frying tofu cubes.. Literally, right now, I was wondering how I was going to cook my tofu, and here you appeared at the perfect moment with the solution to the tofu preparation dilemma.. thanks man.. Salute to you and your family.☯️🕉🪬
Marinade the tofu in soy sauce garlic powder and black pepper, Coat in Nutritional Yeast and air fry. Let the Tofu cool down before eat8g and make a dipping sauce. It is delicious.!
I love my air fryer, I rarely use the oven unless I’m doing a sheet pan dinner. I’ve never tried using it for reheating so thanks for that tip. I’m heading to Palm Springs in January and staying at an Airbnb and will be bringing my air fryer
Love my Cosori! It was a gift from my boys for my tiny kitchen. It’s a game changer! Would love to upgrade to the smart grill next. Great videos, keep them coming! 😋
You've changed my mind...I was thinking of them as another huge gadget rarely used, but our family has trouble with the deep fried chips and chicken in restaurants, and I'm not going to start deep frying at home because it feels wasteful of oil. But to have homemade tortilla chips and fries for the family would really help since it's way less oil, and it'll stem inflation's tide. Roasting chicken to make bone broth would be easier, too. And pouring off schmaltz is easier with this than a huge roasting pan! I have to admit it's also more logical to use in Texas summers than the oven heating the whole house, too.
Microwaving some foods from the fridge, then putting it into air fryer also significantly cuts down cooking time. Also helpful if you don’t want to dry out foods like pizza or fried chicken, slightly warming it in the microwave first works wonders.
I bought a Sunbeam BT7200 a few years ago. Sure it's not like a normal air fryer, but it has got that mode and you just put a wire rack on an oven tray. I am always so impressed by it though, it's the perfect size and I've only used my actual oven twice in one year. I am debating whether or not to get an actual air fryer as well.
Huge blessing for disabled also. I can’t bend easily to get into my oven and have some unsteadiness. My air fryer is first generation from like 10 years ago. I just ordered the dual air Cosori and can hardly wait! It stays on my counter all the time. And I don’t need to preplan my dinner because frozen can go in there. Love it!
I have the Dual Blaze air fryer and love it. Would love to get the Aeroblaze Smart Indoor grill to add to my kitchen so I won't have to use the outdoor grill as much and to explore alternative cooking resources other than my gas stove/oven. Love the air fryer and it was your channel that got me turned on to air frying and it was your recommendation for the Dual Blaze that I got that model. Waited to just the right time and got it on a killer deal. Thank you for the great content.
I have a Phillips indoor grill! It’s amazing, I like having a bbq inside when it’s really cold outside!
My main oven (Samsung, but that's another story) decided to die twice after repair. It has not been replaced. It is a very nice looking storage box :) I get fab results from my combo of air-fryer, instant-pot and micro rounds it out. And yes, got to say clean up is a breeze. I could use another air fryer as they are so versatile!
Thank you for recommending the Cosori! Bought one last year because of your channel here and absolutely love it! Best wings and chops ever!!
I have a tiny Air fryer that I bought to use in our motor home many years ago. I now use it in my house and find I use it daily. Only trouble it is so small I need a bigger one to save using my full size oven. I love the look of the COSORI Blaze or the bit smaller one. I have been binge watching all the meat free videos I can and am becoming more confident in using one.
You, sir, are why I bought my first little air fryer and the Frya Ooni! I cannot thank you enough! Now I hope I can win the Pro II Cosori from the promo you are running! Thanks for another great video!
I was blown away years ago when Eric Ripert did a series on toaster oven cooking, you have taken that idea to a whole next lever with the air fryer. Thank you!
Nice to learn how to replace the darn gas oven I have been forced to use the past few years. Thanks for letting me know! Those off-gassing chemicals make me sick.
As a former RN with a life-long commitment to preventative health and teaching others health tips, I just wanted to share some health info for those that care. One thing to be aware of when purchasing these, is the coatings used. From google: "Is the coating in an air fryer safe? Unfortunately, many of the best-selling air fryers today have non-stick coatings that may contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. This class of chemicals, known as PFAS, can cause severe health problems."
I saw it is best to use stainless steel, ceramic, and other non-toxic lining choices to avoid a dash of toxic chemicals as a "seasoning"! I stopped using my non-stick cookware in the 1990's after learning how the toxic chemicals leach into the food. I was working on reversing abnormal liver function tests to avoid a transplant. Consuming more toxins meant more of a toxic burden for my damaged liver. They have changed the composition of teflon to make it less toxic, but then it is usually another decade or so before they know the harms of the NEW man-made chemical formulas! Best to use the "Precautionary Principle" and wait to see the toxicity that develops over time. So I just purchased a stainless steel one. Thanks for the tips on how to use it when I get it delivered!
Did you buy an oven- or basket-style? I love the basket style but haven’t found a stainless basket.
I have yet to find a stainless air fryer - and believe me, I looked! The best alternative I could find was a halogen oven with glass bowl and stainless inserts, but they are HUGE and lack the option to easily toss the food periodically. So what brand is this stainless air fryer, please?
@@username00009 I got the oven style.
@@lisar3944 Cuisinart makes a stainless air fryer, oven style. I have been very happy with it!
Wanted to add this is still "Brenda" that posted this comment before, but I was blocked from answering. Sorry for the delay in responding. CZcams gave me a new user name for some strange reason, and am finally unblocked so I can respond!
Wow! What a stellar break through in perfect food preparation. I am totally jazzed up!
My oven conked out a few years ago and I switched to my toaster oven. But then I discovered air fryer heaven! I have one that is mini oven style but it has the rotisserie with a basket attachment and a basket that I can shake and 4 different racks! And other attachments that I can’t think of right now! They all came with the air fried “oven” when I bought it! I can do everything you are showing plus a full rotisserie chicken (my personal favorite) and so much more! Plus I can cook 2 (sometimes 3) different dishes at the same time! Of corse they have to cook at about the same temp but with a little adjustment on cooking times it has been working out great! If I were asked I would say get 1 of the medium size basket style and one oven style with the extras and you will make your family of 4-5 very happy eaters! And healthier too with less oil in their diet!
I really like your videos and can’t say thank you enough! I’ve learned a lot from your insights!
So much information, you know what you're talking about. I'm a good cook, but love your helpful tips 🥰
Great video, love the stock idea. I’ve been using my airfryer almost exclusively over my oven. It is also the easiest way to create endless chicken nuggets for small children. 😂
Appreciate how your videos are informative. You break things down easy & efficiently. Your an amazing cook.
Air fryers are total game-changer. It is now almost exactly one year since I bought mine. My brother had one and we used it to reheat food for my niece who we had to send to the annex room because she suddenly tested positive for COVID. I was blown away by how good it was, and bought one the next week.
I have only used my 'big oven' about three times in the last year. I actually bought the Instant Pot with the Air Fryer lid - perfect for making stock.
I agree - the air fryer is sooooo much easier for kitchen cleanup - love mine, can’t live without it now
I use a black and decker toaster over which has convection setting basically making it an air fryer and it fits a 1/4 metal sheet pan with rack so I don't even have to flip most things halfway because of the rack, it cooks top and bottom evenly as well as catches any drippings. Only downside is the model I have doesn't have great timer settings, it just counts down from 30 min once it reaches temp so I set a separate timer. I love making chips in there, especially because it's so hard to find chips cooked in avocado oil.
I have their rotisserie - makes best chicken ever ... and they sell a basket on amazon - can spin tofu and tortilla chips without any help and hardly any clean;up
I have an Oster brand, but same concept. I've been touting it for years. Oh I don't need an air fryer, I have this. Then I tried my Father's Ninja air fryer, and boy I WAS WRONG. Fantastic little cooker. They both have their merits.
Excited to see a new air fryer video. l’ve had mine over a year and we use it just about every day. Submitted a form for a new one! 😍
Bought the same black Cosori you have on Black Friday inspired by your previous airfryer videos, it really rocks chicken thighs and so much more. Keep up the great work!
Airfryer was an absolute game changer for tofu.
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I agree--I first went vegan in 1973 and I love air fried tofu.
I'm so inspired. I need to try this method!
I am a vegetarian, skeptical in buying an air fryer and now I just bought one. I have to say Hallelujah~~I should have bought it earlier.
Mmmm ! je vais peut-être finir par aimer ça ! je vais tester ! merci ! /Mmmm! I might end up loving it! I will test ! thank you ! (my english )
Greetings from New Zealand. This is such a fabulous video, thanks! I bought an air fryer a couple months ago, because it is such a cost saving over the oven (especially for a single person). I didn't realize how versatile it was. Using the air fryer, along with the microwave and the slow cooker, my power bill has dropped substantially (no other changes to power use have made). As an added bonus, the oven makes an excellent extra storage cupboard now.
Hey now, I loved my little George Forman Champ Grill! It was small and perfect for one, or two, servings. I used it so much I wore it out. However, your air fryer looks like it does even more than the Champ. I was glad to find your videos so I can learn about the air fryers and choose one. Thank you.
I saw your first video on using the air fryer and I was hooked! I do still use my over for large things, but now that it is just my daughter and I, I can down size our meals. A friends daughter is going to college and living in a dorm. So I am going to send a Air Fryer with her. Bet she wont be the only one!
You've sold me on air fryer use but I worry about the health risk claims of non stick coating. Have you tried an air fryer with stainless steel cooking trays?
I've resisted the urge to purchase an air fryer and now I really want one. I've been binging on your videos and realize it's time to get an air fryer. Thank you for all your helpful videos and for this opportunity to win an air fryer. Good luck everyone!
It’s a purchase you won’t regret.
I would suggest the Ninja Seedi.
I'm sold after watching this video I'm convinced it's a much quicker way to cook meals with an air fryer than an oven. Ty!
I agree. we just bought a new one after I melted my old on on my stove top lol. we bought an air fryer, convection oven, broiler, thing and we love it even more than our other one. I only use my big oven for baking bread or cookies.
As a Chef, I love the air fryer. Admittedly at first i was sceptical but went ahead anyway. I got the Cosori 3.75 like the one in your video as I am now on my own I reasoned that would be all that I’d need. I’ve grown to love it from the start and just wish I had bought a double drawer one just for convenience,but I guess I’Il just buy another maybe larger or a double like I wish I had bought in the first place. In these times in the UK when fuel is over the top expensive they still would work out cheaper to run than a conventional sized oven. I love your videos Chef. Many thanks. All the best to you and yours. Rab
As a chef, I think they're absolutely pointless. It's literally just a fan oven, but the compact size and humidity issues inside just mean that it dries things out a lot more (granted, it bakes things in about 75% of the time of a standard sized oven). They have no place in a working kitchen, and any self-respecting chef or even home cook should probably avoid them unless you're really in a rush. I'm guessing you're probably a line or short order chef.
@@hannibalmanson1973 I think the main selling point is the efficiency and time saving, not everyone likes to fuss about... especially people that are living busy lives. "self-respecting chef" - well, when that chef is 3 times more efficient, i'm afraid things are going to change ha!
@@glassonion8358 You will never see these in working kitchens, unless it's some Gastro Pub type place, or a Cafe. The time saving only comes in to play because of how long it takes a fan oven to heat up, but in a working kitchen it's on an hour early and just stays running throughout the shift, so in a professional kitchen there is no time saving by using an air fryer.
@@hannibalmanson1973 I agree with you on that. It is mainly a home-chef device really.
That moment he put the tofu in his mouth and soldiered his way through talking while it was clearly giving his mouth 1st degree burns I had to stop and laugh. Even without the oven he do be burning himself 😂
I noticed that he's always popping things into his mouth that are still too hot and never waits for them to cool down haha
I am so glad I stumbled onto your CZcams platform. I'm learning a lot and very much appreciate your tips & tricks. I should admit that I'm a Ninja Foodi freak. I have their new 8 qt one lid Foodi that does just about everything. In addition I purchased their XL Pro Oven, the large 2 drawer air fryer, and most recently their pro Grill / Air Fryer. This allows me to try different recipes w/ a variety of tools. Thank you for all that you Share. Keep up the great job 👍
I wish I had the counter space for that many appliances. ☹️
My oven is just another cupboard now for my roasting trays etc,I have a Panasonic combi oven and between that and my Instant Pot Duo+ Air Fryer I pretty much cook every meal now, my 7 yr old Granddaughter loves McCain's Smiley Faces (UK) and in the oven they take around 15 minutes as well as the 10 to 15 minutes preheat time but in my IPD+ Air Fryer only 8 minutes and it comes to the 180c temp in around 2 minutes,definitely saving energy,love your videos
I love my air fryer. I use it everyday. The way my air fryer can revive fries the next day is awesome!
For cleanup, you can put some soapy water just to cover the bottom grate into the air fryer and turn it on 200 for a few minutes. carefully remove the hot water, dump into the sink and give it a rinse. you don't even need to remove the inside basket :)
Hi! How do you clean the heating element? If you air fry something that “splatters” grease my concern is a possible fire. Thank you in advance if you can help me. Have a great day!
@@gizmosworld5855 You should google that. But I once cleaned them just with a damp cloth and it didnt damage them. Perhaps you dont even have to clean them because they get so hot that they clean themselves?
@@teeaymusik9811 indeed. I also think that having the blast of air coming from above the heating element helps blow most of the spatter back down onto the food.
I have only heard of fire risk related to using parchment paper without properly securing it under the food. Eg preheating with parchment in the bottom (it can fly around in the "wind" and come into contact with the element and ignite), or using too much so the parchment comes up the sides of the basket, too close to the element.
Or just get yourself a silicone insert which can go into your dishwasher.
I just purchased one last week and I'm literally obsessed with it. Your videos are making me want to buy another one out of pure excitement. Lol.
I love my Phillips air fryer - used it for so many home cooked lunches and dinners. Can’t cook without it now 😊
It’s nice to have as a backup in case your oven is full/being used for something else! Double up. 😊
I don’t think I’m the only person that thinks you should write an air fryer cookbook!
Definitely 👍
I love my air fryer, it's like having a second cook in the kitchen with me. Not having to babysit so many dishes is a godsent
I absolutely love my Cosori air fryer!! I use it every day from toasting bread to cooking meats/veggies. AND I too stopped buying tortilla chips and french fries, instead I make my own. I haven’t used the spray avocado oil yet though, that will make it even quicker!
My favorite never fail air fryer dish is asparagus and pork tenderloin two of the easiest things to cook in the air frier. I’d love to see you make your own spin on it.
Love these videos Mike! Straight to the point, educational, and entertaining. You've really nailed the trifecta, great work! Keep it up! Excited to see what you're gonna bring in the next year. Cheers!
Your videos really bring back the joy in cooking for me!
Great video with awesome info. I have a combo air fryer and pressure cooker but your video convinced me that I also need a stand-alone fryer for shaking like you did. Also, I find that when my current device is being used to pressure cook then I might not have an air fryer for a couple of hours.
I got the air fryer lid for my 8qt pressure cooker... Definitely too small for a decent quantity of food. Kind of feeling your sentiments.
The handy accessories are helpful, for taco shells, kabobs, baking cakes and casseroles, etc. Also, I've heard from another CZcamsr that has given a year or two of recipes and has worked with Cossori company also, that there should not be aerosol spray in the basket because it does something to the material in the basket. I spray food while in the bowl and season it.
@tamaratafoya9466 Aerosol spray should never be sprayed on nonstick pans or cookware. Cooking sprays also contain lecithin, which is an emulsifier; dimethyl silicone, which is an anti-foaming agent; and a propellant such as propane or butane. Over time, the lecithin in the nonstick spray will cook onto the surface of your pan, build up, and become nearly impossible to remove.
Honestly the next time I needed new air fryer you've convinced me to go with cosori.... I have one now that was given to me by my cousin because I don't have any kind of kitchen in my living space. But my next living space will have a kitchen of its own and it would be pretty cool to replace it with a brand new air fryer. Mine is like ten years old at this point, I still remember totally denouncing air fryers when they first came out I with so mad that it was just a little convection oven. But they really truly are amazing. The first time I used one I was completely converted. And I was so adamantly absolutely intensely against them. I don't need another item taking up counter space that I don't have to share. One use and I was like holy crap I can't believe this does this.
First of all: Your videos are amazing. They are super inspiring and I managed to cook food that my picky boyfriend loves from skratch with stuff I got in the fridge. I also love your airfrier videos, but I always transform them and only use my oven.We just don't have one... And we both eat so much that the tiny airfrier would have to run 3 times😂... Please keep doing those videos. They are soo so valuable. Especially when it comes to cooking sustainable and somewhat health in terms of variance.
Best wishes from Germany!
Consider one of the larger models, then. There is quite a range of sizes available, and you can read or watch reviews to get an idea of capacity.
I know this is a 10 month old video, but I'm so happy air fryers got so popular!! I insisted on getting an air fryer that was on sale even though my husband was skeptical, and I'm super glad I did. It's really a life changing appliance
my apartment dosent have a oven so an air fryer helps me a ton when cooking and it’s so easy to use
Maybe it depends to what extent you're cooking one-off meals? I tried using my roommate's air fryer several times, and it's great if you just want a meal or two out of it for special occasions, but I usually cook 4-6 meals worth at once so an oven tends to work a lot better for my meal prep routines. I've also found the flavor of air fryer foods to be noticeably blander than other oven/fried food, causing me to compensate with sauce/dressing (trading a little oil for a lot of salt). Maybe it's just me, though?
Interesting about flavour, my favourite cooking flavour comes from a cast iron skillet. I'm reluctant to get an air fryer because they have non-stick baskets which I dislike for health and flavour.
That air fryer you are using is the best. No stopping to flip food. I had another one and it was a pain to clean compared to this one which makes it so much easier.
It was your very first airfryer video that prompted me to get my first one! I started with a basket style one, but now I have an Emeril Lagasse Airfryer 360. I use it every single day, often 2 or 3 times a day. I almost never use my oven or microwave. In addition to being an airfryer, it's a toaster oven, I can bake, broil and even cook a small rotisserie chicken. It cooks absolutely everything for me except large roasts. I've also never tried steak. Hmmm...
While I don't get the "shake" feature of the basket style airfryer, the basket trays give significantly better airflow, so it's not needed as much. Also, I adore the fact that I have now consolidated 2 appliances into one!
You’re right. I just got an air fryer about a month ago and I’ve almost never used the oven again and even have drastically cut down the use of the stove. I almost never fry anything on the stovetop anymore.As far as kitchen appliances go, this is in my top three kitchen innovations, the other two being my Microwave and Thermomix.
Btw, don’t know what all that Mexican food is, lol (I’m from Europe).
Really enjoy seeing how your kitchen is transforming. It's interesting to see how you are customizing everything for your needs.
I have so many small kitchen appliances I have decided not to purchase a traditional range/oven for my new home. My toaster oven/airfryer and my electric 2 burner cook top have been all I have needed for regular cooking. I also have an outdoor grill for any searing/smoky/smelly foods. You put out great recipes. THANKS FOR SHARING!
Nice video. I'm going minimalist and in my kitchen redesign, will no longer have the traditional stove/oven. Haven't used mine in (probably) over 6 months. ✌️
I loved this video! I have a so called air fryer with racks instead of a basket. It is so hard to clean and I’m constantly burning myself when removing the racks. Love the basket and handle for safety and cleanup, plus, the ease of temperature adjustment. Who wants my air fryer so I can buy this one??😂
Right?!?! Me too!! I can't tell you how many times I've set off the fire alarm because I didn't get that thing cleaned up correctly. I'm going basket model. Sign me up for the giveaway!! 😉
definitely get a basket one. You can seperate the basket and tray to clean it nice and easy.
I LOVE my rack airfryer! Mainly because I can cook more onion rings and my chips don't get stuck together 😋 I had a basket one, but it wasn't doing it for me
Your little girl is growing up so fast and what a cutie. I'm looking forward to receiving my first air fryer 😀
I can't collect my price. No one answers the message. Can you help me Mike?
I meant prize
We don’t get Cosori air fryers in NZ, so after much research I purchased an Instant Pot Vortex air fryer. Since it has two shelves, it’s great to do fries on one shelf and chicken strips or wings on the other, and swap the trays around for even browning. And I don’t preheat it, so it takes max 10 minutes for smaller items. It also makes great cheese toasties, fruit crumble and heats up leftover food very well. I’m yet to experiment with baking buns, bread or cake. I know a CZcams person has baked rum cake and it looked very good. Air fryers are definitely a good investment, especially for one or two people.
Your videos are inspiring, enlightening, and just plain fun. Thank you!
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Just to expand on this point, I did some very rough estimates and I think I will be able to make back the cost of my Air Fryer in about 19 months in energy savings.
Details:
Oven: 90cm 920w convection oven. 25 min pre-heat time at 200c.
AirFryer: 6.7L 1500w. 2 minute pre-heat time. Cost £58
Air fryer cooking times can range from 50-80% of the oven times in my limited experience.
As an example for comparison I will use cooking frozen breaded chicken fillets everyday. Cooking time is 25 vs 15 minutes.
Oven: (25+25) /60 * 0.92kw = 0.767kwh * £0.34 = £0.2607 * 365 = £95.14
Oven: (2+17) /60 * 1.5kw = 0.475kwh * £0.34 = £0.1615 * 365 = £58.95
£95.14 - £58.95 = 36.19
£58 / £36.19 * 12 = 19.23 months
The oven (and probably the air fryer too) won't be using full power all the time. It will apply heat til it reaches desired temp, turn the elements off until it drops below the temp, and repeat the cycle.
But saying that I would definitely think the air fryer is much cheaper to run, I just think you have some flaws in your calculations
@@BrianLough Yeah, that's probably a good point.
On the other hand I also didn't include long term things like the cost of replacing the oven which would shift things massively in the air fryers favour.
I'm so glad you did this video Mike. I've been using my air fryer more often saying to my husband that it's basically a convection oven. I make our frittatas in it all the time. Instead of 40 minutes in the oven, it literally takes 12 - 15 minutes. And I'm finding that reheating food is even better than using my toaster oven. We try to rarely use the microwave because of how it kills off all the nutrients. Your steak looks amazing. I haven't tried any meat except chicken. I'll have to try that some day.
All cooking affects the nutritional content of food, Microwaves are actually the least likely to negatively impact the nutritional value. Unfortunately, almost all microwaved food is disgusting so the air fryer is still the better option. I like my food to not be mush.
my friend you have some inaccurate information, microwaves do not impact nutritional content and have no mechanism by which to do so.
My Cosori Lite just arrived today, so you put this video up just at the right time!! Time to retire the air fryer lid for the Instant Pot, which is a pain in the *ss to deal with.
Great video, I bought my Cosori Air Fryer six months ago and have not used my main oven since, (except for family at Christmas) I use it everyday and love it. Also love your idea for tortilla chips and tofu. My only criticism was the extremely loud beep but after watching another CZcams video I have managed to decrease the volume 🥰
what i really, really want to see is cupcake, bundt cake and spring form pans for these air fryers. let's take baking to the next level : )
Just measure your airfryer basket and go buy a form that fits :-) My philips xxl even came with a pan, so far I've baked scones, buns, cookies and a brownie in my machine :D It's amazing!
I made brownies this weekend. They were amazing.
@@moec6862 😋j'en veux !
Ninja are doing them.
I have all those pans for my Ninja Foodi 6.5qt. It has an air crisp (air fry) feature. I'll use it so I won't have to re buy those pans for my rectangular air fryer basket. I've just made crescent rolls and biscuits in my new dual zone air fryer and they turned out great. Next up..muffins. hope they do as well as the biscuits.
Thank you for reducing the amount of music that you're using in the background. I really appreciate it. As someone on the spectrum, background music and sound effects can be distracting and bothersome. Your cooking always looks really yummy.
I had an air fryer years ago and didn’t use it to its potential. After watching you for a while now, I’ve been debating on an air fryer. I have a family of 8 (myself, husband and 6 hungry boys).
Considering our size, I’d love the Dual Blaze™ 6.8-Quart Smart Air Fryer.
You are completely correct! Love my air fryer - I bought the Cosori 5 quart after researching
Ever since I have had my air fryer and Instant Pot, I rarely use my stove and oven. It is so much faster and easier, I injure myself less often and the house doesn't heat up as much in the summer. The one thing I haven't experimented with yet, is baking in the air fryer. I need to try cookies and bread in there at some point. I especially love the air fryer for steaks, roasting chicken, and turkey tenderloin.
I've done cakes and pies in there too !!!! my issue is wanting to find pans and such for the air fryer to do more of these things that is lagging and I hope it comes soon !!! like a 4 cupcake form and other such things !!!
@@bookswithatwist-vanvelzerp9262 Amazon has some 4 cupcake pans.
I made cupcakes in my air fryer the other day. Silicone molds work really well in there! They never worked for my standard oven
@@jemappellemerci thank you so much - I have silicon cupcake "papers" I'll try those I can prob get 5 at once -and for a household of 2 that is perfect :)
@@bookswithatwist-vanvelzerp9262 yes that should work, i would recommend lining them with actual cupcake liners so you don’t make a mess haha 😂 for me that method worked best
Always hated air-fryers because early on they were advertised as a replacement for an actual fryer, rather than a fast small oven. The more I watch you, the more I am warming up to them
I like to think of it more as a replacement for my microwave, or what we all wish the microwave would be. Since I got my air fryer there's very few things that I would rather do in my microwave than the air fryer.
I can't live without one anymore.
same here, I hated the idea and thought of it as health extremism. that was until I saw videos of it being used as an oven. now it's my oven for 90% of usage.
I was just thinking about how I needed a video on this! So helpful!
Thanks for showing the cleanup process. Wondering about the longevity of the unit too, sorry if I missed it.