Air Fryer

[Mike_Hunt]

1 minute ago, Celsius said:

 

I am not drowning, I'm just showing off 🌊

Then someone had to give him mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

[Cameroni]

7 minutes ago, Celsius said:

 

I am not drowning, I'm just showing off 🌊

 

It's all in his autobiography.

 

In the chapter "How I won the bronze medal in the 800 metres freestyle at my local condo after I inhaled fried chicken from my Tefal Dual Fryer".

[Raindancer]

19 minutes ago, Lacessit said:

Teflon is not banned. One of its precursor chemicals, PFAO, is. Teflon is now made with different precursors.

 

Teflon is perfectly safe when operated at 200 C, which is what the majority of air fryers are governed to.

You only copied part of my post.   I qualified it by adding PFOA and PTFE statement. 

 

However, I take your point.  This is probably more accurate.  And lists certain countries etc involved in their ban/ restriction of chemicals involved in the process of manufacture.

 

 

https://thegoodhuman.com/is-teflon-now-banned/

[save the frogs]

13 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

Low fat and low protein is good for losing weight, only if doing keto people swig oil down

 

Don't tell me you're on "The Sugar Diet" ??

 

[save the frogs]

13 hours ago, Cameroni said:

If you have a good oven I don't see the point.

Maybe consumes less electricity due to compact size.

Ovens might be overkill for single people cooking small meals, I guess. 

[Cameroni]

1 minute ago, save the frogs said:

Maybe consumes less electricity due to compact size.

Ovens might be overkill for single people cooking small meals, I guess. 

 

Well, if you're in such dire straits financially that you have to a buy an airfryer to save on your electricity bill it could make all the difference.

 

Seems a strange thing to buy though, you can't cook a long list of foods in it. And it's too small too cook a pizza or a chicken. Unless you cut it all up in tiny pieces first to fit it in your tiny oven.

 

Kind of extra work, and a bit stupid isn't it?

[save the frogs]

12 hours ago, FolkGuitar said:

My Keto macros are 80% fat, 15% protein, and 5% carbs.
A 'little' lump of butter won't work for me. I need lots more.

 

 

80% fat? Holy smokes ... what's your BMI? 

 

I got thinking about the Air Fryer because I watched this video. He cooks his meatballs in the air fryer.

And there is a boatload of fat in his cheese sauce - butter, cream cheese, heavy cream ...

 

There's a Youtube channel called "Steak & Butter Gal". It's an Asian girl. I think she eats an entire stick of butter a day.

 

 

[save the frogs]

11 hours ago, Cameroni said:

Well, if you're in such dire straits financially that you have to a buy an airfryer to save on your electricity bill it could make all the difference.

 

Well, oven takes a bit of time to heat up.

But valid points. I'll put some more thought into it before getting one. 

And also look into the safety. Thanks for pointing it out. 

 

[Cameroni]

4 minutes ago, save the frogs said:

 

Well, oven takes a bit of time to heat up.

But valid points. I'll put some more thought into it before getting one. 

And also look into the safety. Thanks for pointing it out. 

 

 

Well, good cooking takes time. You prep the food and pre-heat the oven. It's good mental training. 

 

I'd hate to have to work with such a small device. Hardly anything fits. And from what  I hear the cleaning is a real nightmare.

[KhunLA]

They are simply a convection oven, no more, but a bit less.  Good for a single person, that eats small meals (if relying solely on the AF), and prepares one at a time.

 

Good for a wee bit faster cooking, using less energy and less space, maybe, on your countertop.  Yes, you need to use oil, less maybe.

 

They'll never replace a full size (56L) convection oven with good fans.  We have an AF (actually 3).  One being our main 56L oven, labeled AF.  A new small popular one (rarely used), and one of the older 'glass bowls' w/top heating / fan element, almost never used.

 

AF is great if living out of a box condo, and space is limited.  Add a single gas hob & skillet, a water kettle & microwave, and you're set to cook most things, taking up minimal space.

[Kinnock]

Yep .... just a mini convection oven, but still handy for 1 or 2 person households.

 

The ones with a large glass bowl and the heater/fan in the lid are the best, can get more in them, and can see what's going on inside.  Great for reheating last nights pizza 🙂

[Airalee]

57 minutes ago, Cameroni said:

 

Well, if you're in such dire straits financially that you have to a buy an airfryer to save on your electricity bill it could make all the difference.

 

Seems a strange thing to buy though, you can't cook a long list of foods in it. And it's too small too cook a pizza or a chicken. Unless you cut it all up in tiny pieces first to fit it in your tiny oven.

 

Kind of extra work, and a bit stupid isn't it?

There are some higher end air fryers with full stainless interiors/baskets etc.   I’ve used the Cuisinart TOA-70 and have even cooked a 2kg tenderloin in it quite nicely.  I bought it for a guy who used to be a Chef in New Orleans and he was pretty impressed with it.  Unfortunately this was back in the US and the prices are overinflated for those models in Thailand.   

 

https://www.homesandgardens.com/buying-guides/best-non-toxic-air-fryers#
 

https://www.cuisinart.com/air-fryer-toaster-oven-with-grill/TOA-70NAS.html?srsltid=AfmBOoqPNMaIA6vTmJx4TC5-Xi9vdjE7PjZxGfWoBl7u2zIevnHjqYMv
 

 

[NickyLouie]

27 minutes ago, Kinnock said:

 

 

The ones with a large glass bowl and the heater/fan in the lid are the best,

 

This ^

 

Get the newer style with the glass base , much easier to clean 

 

[FolkGuitar]

1 hour ago, save the frogs said:

 

80% fat? Holy smokes ... what's your BMI? 

BMI - 24   BP - 118/70  Pulse - 65  as of Saturday.  I've maintained this average for the past five years.

I doubt I hit my Keto macros very often, but the fats certainly always do outweigh the proteins, and the carbs tend to come from green vegetables of some sort.

[NickyLouie]

11 minutes ago, FolkGuitar said:

BMI - 24   BP - 118/70  Pulse - 65  as of Saturday.  I've maintained this average for the past five years.

I doubt I hit my Keto macros very often, but the fats certainly always do outweigh the proteins, and the carbs tend to come from green vegetables of some sort.

 

How many pullups can you do ?

 

[FolkGuitar]

35 minutes ago, NickyLouie said:

 

How many pullups can you do ?

 

Not many. I have a busted bicep muscle that stops me from rock climbing too. Did it about 10 years ago when I was in my 60's. Doc said not to bother fixing it so long as I don't put too much strain on what's left.

 

[still kicking]

7 hours ago, save the frogs said:

Never used an air fryer before.

 

Just did a quick search on Lazada and they're cheap ... some are 450 Baht. Are they any good? 

 

Anyone cook with these things?

 

What do you cook in them? Do they replace conventional ovens? 

Is any cooking oil required?

 

What's the physics of these things? Like HOW do they work? 

 

Recommended? 

 

 

Australia's most share-worthy air fryer recipes of all time

Australia's most share-worthy air fryer recipes of all time

[scubascuba3]

7 hours ago, save the frogs said:

 

Don't tell me you're on "The Sugar Diet" ??

 

High carb low fat, most important thing is minimising junk food, don't take dieting advice from fat people

[scubascuba3]

9 hours ago, FolkGuitar said:

My Keto macros are 80% fat, 15% protein, and 5% carbs.
A 'little' lump of butter won't work for me. I need lots more.

 

What's your cholesterol levels? or doesn't it matter once you switch to keto?

[quake]

7 hours ago, NickyLouie said:

 

This ^

 

Get the newer style with the glass base , much easier to clean 

 

 

Anyone that uses an air fryer, knows

that's a BS photo.

25% of that load may work ok. 

[Mike_Hunt]

9 hours ago, Cameroni said:

 

It's all in his autobiography.

 

In the chapter "How I won the bronze medal in the 800 metres freestyle at my local condo after I inhaled fried chicken from my Tefal Dual Fryer".

 

[shdmn]

I absolutely love my new airfryer.  This is my second one.  Philips apparently invented the airfryer and has patents on it.  I don't know how true that is but I like everything about it.

 

https://www.amazon.com/Philips-2000-Airfryer-Functions-Technology/dp/B0D8QNH6HK

 

[BritManToo]

10 hours ago, Cameroni said:

Well, if you're in such dire straits financially that you have to a buy an airfryer to save on your electricity bill it could make all the difference.

Reducing your energy consumption is good for the planet.

[daveAustin]

Been using them for years, from crap no names to big Ninja Foodis with pressure cooker, sauté option etc. The latter too expensive here. Someone said what’s the point if you have an oven? Well, if you want a quick jacket potato, eg, you’ll do it in 10m after a blast in microwave. Bake bread in them, air fry chicken legs, chips... coat with oil first or spray. Harmful substances? Lol. You’ll get sicker simply by walking outside or smoking your cancer stick. But yes, avoid the no name Chinese tat. 

[FolkGuitar]

3 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

What's your cholesterol levels? or doesn't it matter once you switch to keto?

So long as the HDL levels are high and the LDL levels low, it really doesn't seem to matter. Two doctors whose opinions I tend to trust have told me the same thing. So long as my blood pressure and heart function remain normal, I can continue with this lifestyle. I hope they are right... I began eating this way six and a half years ago, and so far, so good. I've only got about another 10 years if I'm lucky, and this diet makes my body feel much better overall. Joint pain reduced, body inflammation reduced, more energy, alert, never feel bloated after meals. and the biggest advantage... no more Pre-Diabetes. 
Peer-reviewed research on Cholesterol has been radically changing medical thinking about Cholesterol and its role in the body.

[nick supreme]

5 minutes ago, FolkGuitar said:

So long as the LDL levels are high and the HDL levels low, it really doesn't seem to matter.

You have LDL and HDL flipped. 

[save the frogs]

11 hours ago, shdmn said:

https://www.amazon.com/Philips-2000-Airfryer-Functions-Technology/dp/B0D8QNH6HK

 

 

Lazada has this one for just under 3000 Baht.

The stainless steel one posted above is also on Lazada, smallest model about 7000 

 

[JAG]

I use one of those halogen ovens, glass bowl with heating element and controls in the lid. No plastic coatings to worry about, easy to clean and does the same thing.

 

Mind you, I am sure that I saw somethingabout halogen bulbs being phased out or banned a while back, plenty available on Lazada.

 

Never tried to use one whilst swimming underwater though!

[save the frogs]

13 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

High carb low fat, most important thing is minimising junk food, don't take dieting advice from fat people

 

My weight came off the easiest and I stayed super slim when I did Keto.

But then a bunch of influencers were warning that long-term Keto is unhealthy, so now I'm CONFUSED. 

I ain't giving advice, but "The Sugar Diet" is a craze recently and it seems suspicious to me. 

[angryguy]

Saves a lot of time cooking, ours bought in the US it lasts a couple years and once you start using one you cant go back to less convenient methods