I’m excited because today is all about the new love of my life…my airfryer 🙂 .
First of all, I just want to point out that I want to spell it air fryer but the one I bought is called an airfryer (one word), so that really confuses me and messes with my head. I think I’ve decided to call it an Air Fryer two words but my graphic says Airfryer one word since that’s what mine is…I’m so perplexed by this and should move on with the point, but I HAD TO SAY SOMETHING! 😉
I’ve been talking about my air fryer a lot on Stories as it is my new obsession. Andrew has been using it every.single.day for well over a year to make his lunch, but for whatever reason, I just started using it in December for our family. IT IS AMAZING! I don’t care what you put in that thing, it comes out better. From quick sides to easy mains, I’ve been using the heck out of that thing. In fact, today, I’m sharing my first (or hopefully many!) air fryer recipes too…
…you can see my Air Fryer Chicken Parm HERE.
Here’s the thing, the Instant Pot…there’s a learning curve to that. The air fryer? IT’S SO SIMPLE!!!! You don’t need to add anything or do anything special, just open it, pop in your food, set the timer and go. If the timer goes off and it’s not quite crispy enough, just shut the door and set it again. It’s really that easy.
Yesterday, I even made a little at home video to show you…
So, here are some ways we’ve been using ours:
1: Andrew uses it for lunch every day. He adds a little olive oil and g-free breadcrumbs to his plain boneless, skinless chicken breasts and lets them “fry” for 22 minutes on 325 degrees. When they’re done, they’re perfect! They’re a little crispy and the chicken is cooked all the way through to perfection. It really is as easy as that. (Just watch that video if you don’t believe me!)
2: I can take a bag of frozen ___ (fill in the blank) and quickly air fry it up as a side dish for dinner. The cauliflower gnocchi from Trader Joe’s, sweet potato fries, Brussels sprouts, broccoli…all of it goes in and comes out a-mazing! For the veggies, I like to add a little EVOO and salt and pepper, but everything else just gets added in and “air fried”.
3: You can make something (like a quesadilla or panini) and then air fry that too just to get the cheese melted and the bun/bread/tortilla a little crispy.
4: We always use a non-stick spray in our air fryer basket before using it and then wash it out after each use.
Guys…it’s so simple. Again, the IP, a little tricky…the air fryer, reallllly easy!
We bought this one HERE because it’s larger and fits more food. If we’re making something bigger (like 6 large chicken breasts) for the whole family, we might need two batches, but for most things, I can get it done in one round. It really is super fool-proof.
So, give me all your thoughts! Do you have one? Do you love it too? What are you putting inside your air fryer??? What should I try next? I’ve done chicken, fish, shrimp, sandwiches/wraps, veggies, sliced potatoes and a ton of “sides”. What else can I do with it? It’s so easy to use and simple to clean that I CAN’T STOP 🙂 .
Air fryer people, comment and share please! xo
Annie says
Does Andrew (or do you) thaw your chicken or other meat first? I get it for the veggies! Very intrigued about the meat!
Mix and Match Mama says
Nope! If it’s frozen, I put it in frozen…if it’s from the fridge, I just pop it in!
Jennifer says
OK, wait! You’re telling me that a chicken breast can go from frozen to fully cooked and look that delicious in 22 minutes?!?
Mix and Match Mama says
We don’t use frozen chicken. It was out of the fridge!
Courtney says
Which gluten free breadcrumbs do you use?
Mix and Match Mama says
Aleia’s!
Sandi says
Try 7minute hot dogs! Make a slice in the top at 375!! Just like out on the grill!
Shani Wiggins says
Brussel sprouts!!!!!!!!!!!! The most crispy perfection ever!!!! And actually any veg….. put in a big ziplock or bowl…. tiny olive oil…. shake w your fave seasoning……. air fryer…. AMAZING!!!!!!!!! Cauliflower with Buffalo seasoning..,, ??
Sheaffer Sims says
We love our air fryer too! Super simple ways we use it: frozen fries come out perfectly browned and crisp, we love heating up leftover pizza, and it’s now the only way I cook TJ’s cauliflower gnocchi. I’m excited to try new recipes as you create them, but we need a bigger one. Ours doesn’t have that much room and it’s pretty limiting.
angela says
we tried kale chips the other day and they came out just perfectly!
Ashley says
If you like chicken wings, the ones we did in our air fryer are the best we’ve ever had! We put salt and pepper on plain raw (not breaded) wings and follow a routine for time and temperature and they turn out amazing every time!! Sometimes we add sauce afterwards but it’s really not even necessary, they’re so tasty! Love the air fryer so much & very excited to get some new recipes to use it even more!!
Kara says
Our favorite is chicken wings too! They are the best in the air fryer!
Jennifer H Crawley says
My recipe for wings calls for a little bit of baking powder on them as well. they are so crispy when you take them out!!
Our go-to air fryer uses are for boiled eggs and baked potatoes! Perfection!!
Karen says
Love chicken wings too! I just sprinkle a little Lawry’s garlic salt – so, so good! My family can’t get enough. Crispy outside and tender inside. Yum!
Anna says
Been eyeing it for a long time now! I’m just not sure which one to pick because there’s so many out there! How did y’all decide on the one y’all have?
Mix and Match Mama says
We have friends with this one and they raved so much about it (size, quality, easy to clean, etc) that we trusted their opinion!
Erika Slaughter says
One question-can I store mine at your house? It just takes up so much space to store! ???
Mix and Match Mama says
Hahahaha!
Jenn says
Try the new Ninja Foodi Oven (not the regular Ninja Foodi [that does have an air fryer and is great too but it is huge] but the Ninja Foodi Oven! It has an air fryer (and tons of other features!) and you can literally fold it up on your counter! It is a bit expensive but so worth it! We love ours! You can toast NINE pieces of toast at a time! Who even needs that!?
Ty Le says
At our house, we put steak and salmon on the air fryer.
Mix and Match Mama says
I haven’t tried steaks yet!
Cristen says
We used ours to make kabobs. We used marinated sirloin steak, mushrooms, bell peppers, and onion and they turned out great.
Kristin says
The air fryer is awesome for reheating steaks as well! They come out so juicy.
Kristen says
Steaks are excellent in the air fryer! Also smoked sausage and peppers… lay them on some foil while cooking if you need more oil for your peppers. Boiled eggs are super easy. Makes a quick supper with no preheating like with an oven. I especially like it if you’re cooking for one or two and want to do your meat and veggies at the same time! Most come with a divider or you can make one out of foil. Best appliance ever and I have limited counter space.
Lesley McFarland says
Do you have to preheat it. I thought I read somewhere to preheat. I don’t know. But I have been trying to figure it out and can’t. So maybe not. I love love mine!!
Mix and Match Mama says
You don’t with ours!
Amy Heinl says
I love my ait fryer and it makes the best burgers and steaks as well
Diane says
Been debating on whether or not to jump on the air fryer bandwagon. Do you recommend on a little less pricey? Also, can you share more of your air fryer recipes? Thank you!
Mix and Match Mama says
Yes! I’m going to share other ones! I debated for a long time about it, but once I tried it, I was hooked!! I’m sure Amazon has other comparable ones at different price points!!
Janet says
https://www.qvc.com/Cooks-Essentials-53-qt-Digital-Air-Fryer-w-10-Presets-%26-Pan.product.K49612.html?sc=SRCH
I have this one from QVC. I really like it.
Carrie says
I feel like I don’t want more kitchen appliances but given that the instant pot has completely changed my life I am toying with a fryer. That said we eat a ton of plant based recipes. I am wondering if it is worth it. We actually never eat fried foods at all, not even when we go out. Ha! Writing this makes me think we aren’t the targeted consumer?
Mix and Match Mama says
Or you can put all of those yummy veggies in here to give them a whole new life?!
Carrie says
Yes, that might appeal to my husband a lot. Not sure about myself or my girls since the three of us love plain old veggies ( cooked or raw). No lie, our family goes through 3 bulk food store size tubs of spinach a week. I need to borrow one!!
Jen says
it’s not really fried food. you can put any veggie in there on it’s own and it cooks up to perfection but it’s not fried (aka cooked in oil)
Whitney says
The Ninja Foodi is the answer to this! Instant Pot + air fryer.. huge capacity.. all in one! Love!
Sarah says
Instant Pot makes a kid that you can put on your instant pot to make it an air fryer. It works great and you don’t have to buy an air fryer!
Sarah says
Lid not kid!
Christyn Johnson says
Instant pot just came out with an airfryer lid—so not a new appliance, just a new lid for the one you have!
Christine says
I have been thinking about the lid but have heard it doesn’t hold much as we are a family of 4
Leah Z says
I haven’t tried it yet, but the Instant Pot has come out with a lid that turns your IP into an air fryer! I don’t want to have to find room for another appliance, but this lid has me intrigued!
Cathy Williams says
Andrew needs one for his office. Re-heating is also one of it’s magical talents. It can bring pizza or anything crispy back to life in a couple minutes. So sad to microwave that perfect chicken
Mix and Match Mama says
Now, that’s a really clever idea!!
Carol says
Thanks so much for the air fryer info. Looking forward to using our new air fryer and trying the Chicken Parm. Have you tried Trader Joe’s tempura cauliflower ? It is great!
Mix and Match Mama says
IT IS!!!!! Yes!!
Vivian G says
Whoa! I need one in my life. Seriously this would be perfect for me right now. Is there a smaller one you would recommend for a smaller family?
Mix and Match Mama says
I would look on Amazon. I’m sure there is one that’s smaller for you!
Emily says
I have this one- it’s smaller and more affordable, but works wonders!
https://www.amazon.com/DASH-Compact-Electric-Digital-Temperature/dp/B07GP6CJPM/ref=sr_1_8?crid=19ZN80COUDDVF&keywords=dash+air+fryer&qid=1582212382&sprefix=dash+air%2Caps%2C152&sr=8-8
Teresa L says
Bigger the better even for a smaller family!
Donella Sherry says
We are a family of 2 who have used one for almost 2 years. We have a smaller one and wish we had bought a larger one.
amanda farris says
we love our airfryer too! we keep it on the counter though because we use it multiple times a day. https://sprinkledwithgranola.blogspot.com/2019/03/i-got-air-fryer.html
Laci says
I am terrified of my IP but I LOVE my air fryer and my kids (14 and 11) use it all the time for simple things like frozen chicken tenders, mozzarella sticks, pizza rolls etc!
Shari says
Excited to see more air fryer recipes from you Shay! I love my air fryer, but would love to try new things in it!
Sarah says
Bacon!!!! No splatter but still so crispy!
Mix and Match Mama says
BRILLIANT!!!
Jenn says
No splatter? I have seen this but was afraid to try bc of the mess I thought it would make!
Kristin Wilkerson says
It’s perfect for leftovers from any restaurant! We made Trader Joe’s orange chicken in it last night and it crisps it to perfection. We even started using ours in the morning to cook Trader Joe’s hash browns for our kids breakfast. Yum!
Tracy says
Word of caution for your readers: non-stick spray can gunk up on the basket and/or ruin the non-stick coating. Most sites encourage a spray of olive oil (get a mister and fill with your own olive oil). We LOVE our air fryer!
Sherry says
Grilled cheese is a game changer! Diced radishes with a little olive oil and seasoning come out like crispy new potatoes!!! Air fryer for life!
Lindsey says
Love, love, love our air flyer. If I have to get rid of all my small kitchen appliances, and just keep one…this is it. (Side note: I don’t drink coffee.)
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says
So jealous! I’ve wanted an air fryer for so long, I one want even more than an Instant Pot (and that’s saying a lot)! Thanks for the review!
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog
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Tracy says
I ordered one. The first time I used it my kitchen smelled of teflon. Then the food tasted like teflon. Is yours made of a different material? Sent mine back. I got it from QVC.
Emily says
Hi Tracy,
Which one did you get from QVC? I just ordered this week the POWER XL 5 Quart. Was it that one?
Brea Withrow says
Last November, we got the one that toasts and is an air fryer because I didn’t want more appliances on my counter and due to the size since we are a family of 6 too. We didn’t start using it until January and now I’m wondering why we waited so long. Just last night we put burgers in it. Oh my! They were so delicious and we couldn’t get over how juicy they were. And didn’t take long at all!
Emily says
Which one did you get? We need a new toaster and I’d love to do a combo to save counter space.
Jenn says
Check out the Ninja Foodi Oven (not the reg. Ninja Foodi). It has tons of features including air frying and toasting (9 pieces at a time!) and it literally folds up on your counter if you like! It’s a bit pricey but we used a Bed Bath and Beyond coupon and it is so worth it! I am not sure I will ever use my regular oven again!
Alicia says
I got one for my birthday in December and I couldn’t be more obsessed. The only thing I have been disappointed in was a baked potato but that’s just because I didn’t get the timing right and ended up throwing it in the microwave to cook. Otherwise every person needs an air fryer!
Alison says
My kiddos love making donuts in the air fryer! We just use a can of biscuits and some melted butter & cinnamon/sugar. I’m sure you could come up with something much more creative! 🙂
Emily says
FYI Costco carries two sizes of the Phillips air fryer at better prices. Costco is always my go to for appliance type purchases bc if it doesn’t work right it’s so easy to return. Now I kinda want one.
How do you know how long to cook things?
Mix and Match Mama says
I’ve learned through trial and error!
CAROLYN BECKER says
Burgers-less mess and when you live in snowy Colorado it isn’t always grill time.
Sheena Snook says
Just got one.. love it! We tried steak ( with little EVOO and spices) perfect! Also, tried Mozza Sticks 7 minutes, done! 🙂 Hope to see more Air Fryer recipes 🙂
AliJ says
I had a small air fryer and liked it but wanted something bigger. My husband got me a bigger one for Christmas, the NuWave Brio Black 10 Quart Digital Air Fryer and I LOVE IT! I’ve done roasted brussel sprouts, salmon, homemade chicken tenders, pizza, grilled cheese, potatoes, “deep fried” oreos and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, cookies, quesdilla’s, bacon and of course French fries and mozzarella sticks.
Whitney Herrera says
Blistered shishito peppers- perfection! Those wontons or dumplings from HEB or TJ. Bacon, wings, tortilla pizzas! Brussels. We love ours so much!!!
Grace says
I adore my air fryer!! It’s a Breville. Seriously life changing. It’s also an oven, dehydrator, toaster, and some other things. I love that I can air fry 3 trays of food at a time. I can cook meat, starch, and veggies all at once. ?
KRISTIN LESTER says
We have the Air Fryer XL! LOVE IT – makes the best burgers. We are totally all year around grill people but I can’t make burgers on the grill anymore!! So good in the fryer!!
Katie Godwin says
I have had one for well over a year but have only used it maybe once, I am scared because I don’t know how long to cook things and don’t want to burn them. But I will use this post for reference!!! EEEEEP
Mix and Match Mama says
I hope you get great ideas!!
Kay Svetina says
You can google recipes and they all tell you temp and time.
MelanieL says
Thank you for this! We need an air fryer at our house!
Ellibelle says
I’ve been thinking about purchasing one of these! Thanks for sharing this post and the delicious recipe!
Chelsea says
I have made the following that hasn’t been mentioned in mine and everything has turned out amazing! Homemade donuts (out of biscuits), sausage patties, grilled cheese, garlic toast, fajitas, chicken fried steak patties, sausage/chicken/shrimp stir fry, and bacon.
Mix and Match Mama says
Well, YUM!!!!
Becky Propes says
I love my Cuisinart Air Fryer. It serves as an air fryer, toaster oven, convection oven etc.. I replaced my toaster oven with and it stays out all the time. It’s a large capacity one and is great for a big family. Here is a link in case anyone is interested. Hope the link works! https://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/store/product/cuisinart-reg-air-fryer-toaster-oven/1061818064?skuId=61818064&mrkgcl=609&mrkgadid=3273725376&enginename=google&mcid=PS_googlepla_nonbrand_kitchenelectrics_local&product_id=61818064&adtype=pla&product_channel=local&adpos=1o1&creative=248875057638&device=m&matchtype=&network=g&utm_campaignid=71700000037211805&utm_adgroupid=58700004142068815&targetid=92700034062230274&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI1vf2iavg5wIVsY1bCh2FuwLgEAQYASABEgI_fPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Julie Bradford says
thank you thank you thank you!!!! I have been wondering about the air fryer!! I am off to Amazon right now to buy it!! hopefully this helps my cooking supper during the week a lot easier!!! right now I only want to cook a few nights a week b/c of the prep and waiting and getting home at 5:30 or after…. the last thing I want to do is stand in the kitchen for hours!!
Rose says
We have this one!
GoWISE USA GW44804 Air Fryer… https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TKP7VLW?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
It has mutiple racks and a rotisserie function for a whole chicken! We love it and use it everyday too!
Jill says
Thank you so much for this! I bought one, used it a couple of times because I didn’t know what I could cook in it besides veggies. Excited to start trying it more, yay for new recipes!!
Julie says
I was gifted a big air fryer and honestly? I was terrified of it. But my 13 year old and I took it down and now we LOVE it. We do lots of breaded chicken (skinnytaste.com has great air fryer recipes including lots of gluten free ones). The potato pancakes from TJ’s are my daughter’s favorite snack. And like others said, frozen fries come out amazing. I want to try crab cakes at some point. I just have to get a little more comfortable using it, and then it’s gonna be my BFF-I just know it 🙂
Kim says
I’ve heard that if you have a convection feature on your oven it is the same as an air fryer. True or not?
Mix and Match Mama says
I would say it doesn’t work like that on mine.
Christyn B Johnson says
the air fryer is “super convection” so it’s even more convection-y 🙂
Mix and Match Mama says
Yes! I could never get the same results with my convection oven (especially in the amount of time!).
Kristen Cartledge says
I hated my instant pot, it had so many directions, that I didn’t have time to read/learn, BUT the air fryer has been a life saver! Especially when my 4-yr-old is screaming he wants chicken nuggets/fish sticks and I can just pop them in and they are done in less than ten minutes!
Teresa L says
Get the non stick aluminum foil!! Its a game changer!!!! I line the basket with no clean up afterward. Trust me. Its a must.
Kenna says
I love making baked potatoes in the air fryer!
Mix and Match Mama says
How long does it take?
Karyl says
Do you ever have any trouble with it “smoking”? I’ve worried about the whole house smelling like post-fried food.
Heather Green says
I just bought the compatible air fryer lid for my Instant Pot! Game changer and it saved me from having to purchase another appliance to store! I agree, the air fryer is so much easier to “master” than the instant pot! Plus it’s on sale right now! https://www.amazon.com/Instant-Pot-Lid-Roast-Fryer/dp/B07VF7J5VQ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2G0NA90FG56KM&keywords=air+fryer+lid+for+instant+pot&qid=1582210952&sprefix=air+fryer+lid%2Caps%2C201&sr=8-1
Christine says
The capacity is not too small?
Mary E Feagley says
Brussels sprouts with a bit of olive oil and sprinkle with Tastefully Simple Seasoned Salt. SOOOO GOOOD!
Kellie says
We love ours! It is super simple and you can just pop in what you need and keep moving. The creator of this gadget should get a Pulitzer!
April says
I’ve been on the fence about purchasing one, but I think your post and all the comments might have just pushed me over the edge.
Jody Forsee says
I’m intrigued that you can put raw things in there – I didn’t know that. Also, how do you know how long to cook something? Do you have to bread things for it to work? Also, is it considered healthier than a deep fat fryer?
Mix and Match Mama says
Nope! We put plain chicken in there too (without breading) all the time. We’ve just learned as we go. The great thing is that if it’s not cooked enough, you can just pop it back in.
Gretchen Hites says
Yes it is healthier than deep frying. There’s no oil involved unless you spritz w olive oil before cooking.
Jenny N says
I just started doing bacon in mine and love it! It comes out perfect. I did read a tip to add a couple tablespoons of water to the bottom basket to keep it from smoking from all the grease. It works perfectly.
brinkley brown says
If you love your airfryer, and you like your instant pot, you should consider looking into a ninja foodi! it’s both, and will also act as a slow cooker, plus it’s nonstick for way easy clean up! We had air fryer, instant pot, and multiple crock pots, and it all just took up so much room…the ninja foodi eliminates that, and I just love how easy it is to clean!! I of course still have multiple crock pots, cause I just can’t have enough, but now I have one that sits on my counter that will do all three!
Deb says
Oh man, I had received one as a gift last year and gave it away because it was ‘just one more appliance to store!!!’ Now I am sorry and am ordering one right now. That chicken looks really delicious and I eat a lot of chicken!!!
Michelle says
We recently just cooked an entire chicken in ours in about 45 min. Came out like a rotisserie chicken and was soooo good!
Mix and Match Mama says
I love that idea!!!
Amanda Jennings says
Oh yes I LOVE my air fryer! Last night, I made steak bites in the air fryer and OMG they were amazing! I did lightly battered chicken cutlets last week for chicken and waffles. Chicken wings are definitely a favorite. SO many options and yes, EVERYTHING comes out better. Can’t wait to see what recipes you share!
Carley Stevenson says
Homemade Donuts!!
Joanne says
I just bought an air fryer on Sunday. Excited to see what recipes you’ll be sharing.
Erin Emlen says
Bacon!!!!! 400 degrees for 10 minutes… super crispy & no mess! I’ve been telling everyone I know how much I love my air fryer. It’s honestly changed my life. Haha!! Chicken, veggies, pork chops, hard-boiled eggs, fries, salmon, tilapia, catfish, steaks, sausage patties, hamburgers, brats, grilled cheese, s’mores!!! It really does it all! And it’s perfect for reheating stuff. Doesn’t dry meat out like the microwave.
Peggy says
How do you cook the hard boil eggs and how long?
Katelyn says
I’m pretty sure you can hard boil eggs in there. 270 degrees for 15 minutes then plunge in an ice bath immediately after!
Mix and Match Mama says
WHAT?!?! That is a crazy fun fact!!
Emily says
I just made hard “boiled” eggs in mine for the first time and they came out perfect! And peeled perfectly! 250 for 17 minutes ??
Bethane says
I got one for Christmas and have been absolutely loving chicken and veggies!! What surprised me even more, however, was the “reheat” feature – it makes leftovers crispy again and as good as new (think leftover pizza slice, leftover french fries; etc.)! A game-changer appliance for me in so many different ways!
Dustin says
I bought ours after seeing Andrew’s post last Spring and we LOVE it! You can cook anything that you would otherwise put in the oven. I found this rule of thumb works: same temp as oven, but half the time, and flip or shake halfway through! Even if the oven temp is higher that the max temp on your air fryer, keep the cook time half of the oven cook time. We are eating a lot more vegetables, because we love them on the crispier side. I have also loved throwing in frozen salmon and turkey burgers, which are done in about 10 minutes. I only add olive oil to veggies because it is how I like them roasted, but have never had issues with anything sticking. Baked goods have been a success, as well! Be careful lining the basket, because the air needs to be able to circulate to cook. Despite the size, I would recommend everyone get a large one, because you will have more success if your food isn’t crowded. Make sure you have tongs and trivets, as well. We gifted one to my brother’s family and his teenage boys use it as much as the adults!
Jana Hampton says
I’m obsessed with my air fryer! If it’s not in the crock pot or air fryer, then I didn’t cook it. I’m somewhat of a newbie (I’ve had one for around 5 months), but I love cutting up potatoes, adding a little oil and garlic salt, and making “fried” potatoes. It’s the only way I’ll make salmon. I’ve done a pork tenderloin, pork chops, sausage balls, bacon, soooo much chicken, and even “boiled” eggs. The boiled eggs blew my mind. I’m sure there’s something I’m forgetting, but so glad you are enjoying yours!
Penny says
Leftover pizza is SO good air fried! Almost better than the original pizza!
Mix and Match Mama says
My mind is blown.
Alice H says
I have the cutest video of my Papa, he passed away 🙁 teaching us how to make Chicken Wings in the air fryer and I love it. I like taking cauliflower and tossing it in a little buffalo wing sauce and panko breadcrumbs…yummy!
Mix and Match Mama says
Awe!!!!!!!!!!!
Brooke says
We love our air fryer! I recently made eggplant parm in mine and it was so good. I just search online to find the temperature and time that I should cook anything that I think might be good cooked in the air fryer. I am excited to see what recipes you come up with!
Liv says
What is the cleaning process like? Is it easy to clean?
Mix and Match Mama says
Ours is super, super simple to clean! You just pop it out, clean it with dish soap, dry it off and pop it back in.
Kathy Hall says
Do you have problems with it smoking up the room? A friend of mine bought an airfryer and they can’t use it in the house or garage because it smoked up the room so much. Can only use it outside. I was going to get one but hearing her experience, I decided not to. But yours sounds like it’s great!
Mix and Match Mama says
Hmmm…I have not!
Dana Vissage says
My airfryer has been, dare I say, life changing! Ha! My husband bought me the Bella 5.3qt airfryer from Best Buy. I absolutely love it and use it multiple times daily! Excited for your recipes. ?
Lindsey says
Pork chops, burgers, steak, chicken, shrimp, chicken nuggets, burritos…so many options using the air fryer!! I loove mine! They’re also good for crisping up fish
Lindsay says
I LOVE LOVE LOVE our air fryer. Also, I totally agree with you about the learning curve V IP. I never worry that the air fryer might blow up . . . I can’t say the same for the Instapot. My two suggestions–salmon is delicious in the airfryer–I’ve done it sprayed with olive oil and coated with seasoning of your choice, and also rubbed with honey mustard (I just mixed dijon with some honey) and coated with GF bread crumbs (also delicious). My second suggestion (if you haven’t discovered it already), it is THE BEST WAY to reheat leftover pizza (especially GF pizza where the crust can get somewhat “funky”).
Margaret says
Clearly I know zero about these but I am seriously intrigued now. Would this be good for something like heating up a can of vegetables for the kids? Or would I want to put a bag of frozen vegetables in there? I assume it just makes the food crispier so it tastes better? How do you know how long to cook things?
Angela says
Great post! I need help on this, I want to love it but I got an air fryer recently and the food does come out great only problem is it has this plastic/rubber smell and taste from being new and my husband can really taste it. Anyone else? Any tips to get rid of this? I’ve washed it many times and it’s still there.
I have the gourmia one from Costco.
Stephanie says
It is life changing — we’ve made Buffalo Chicken Egg rolls, chimichangas. — these were both crispy. And everything else thosIt is great for when you need to bake things at two different temps.
Kay Svetina says
I am obsessed with mine. I’m not a cook, but with this I can act like one! Pork chops (just with Italian bread crumbs instead of Aleias)hamburgers, homemade meatballs, And the best….bacon! The good thing about it, YOU choose how crispy you want things. Just add a couple of minutes on things or reduce the time. You can peak and it doesn’t hurt anything. The great thing is how fast it is. My pork chops took 9 minutes! We use Trader Joe’s organic whole green beans (frozen) with a few spices. Awesome! Mine has an extra set for $30 that has a cake pan, muffin tin, etc for all kinds of things. Life changer for me-goes in the dishwasher!
Patty says
Kay, I would LOVE to know what kind you have. There are so many out there that I’m just not sure which one to choose!
Kay says
I have the Cosori from Amazon. My daughter had it and lived it, so that’s what I bought. The smaller one only because there are two if us.
Joanne says
We have one but I don’t think to use it nearly as often! We do cook fish in it, I love tossing some butternut squash fries in there or other vegetable sides.
Margaret says
We love to do chicken fajitas (just chicken, peppers and onions) in the air fryer. Since the chicken is sliced thin it cooks so fast! The other thing we love using it for is frozen sweet potato tots; they always come out mushy in the oven and take forever. The air fryer cooks them perfectly!
Kelley Sawyer says
Trader Joe’s frozen turkey burgers! Amazing with some avocado on top.
Hormel teriyaki pork tenderloin – delicious.
Bacon.
Those are our top 3 favs so far
Joan Dukore says
Baked potato!
I nuke them for a couple minutes. Add some olive oil on the skin and air fry 390 for 10 minutes! Much better than baking for 45.
Andrea says
I ordered the Bella air fryer that Andrew was using in his day in the life post. I haven’t had it that long so I’m just curious if you switched to a different one based on needing a bigger size or something else? I just want to make sure there aren’t issues with the Bella I need to know about!
Mix and Match Mama says
Yes! That’s exactly why he upgraded!
Bethany says
We have one but haven’t been great about using it that much – so excited to try all of these great ideas! Also highly recommend the fried Oreos we did today! Not quite the same quality as the fair, but a “healthier” version for sure and a fun little saturday treat for the kids!
Lauren Austin says
OK I cratered, I bought the air fryer because I need to change up my game in the kitchen! I never jumped on the Instant Pot bandwagon (slow cooker girl at heart) but this looks promising. Looking forward to more recipes for this new toy!!
Lauren says
I make soooo many egg rolls in my house! I buy egg roll wrappers in the vegetarian/vegan section at the grocery store and stuff them with anything and everything; Buffalo chicken dip, ground turkey and cabbage, and my personal favorite—cheeseburger egg rolls! So easy and so yummy!
Sandi says
I LOVE the air fryer! I bought one off of Amazon, chose it in red because it was even cheaper and who cares what colour it is when its stored in the pantry 🙂 Well I used that thing at least twice a day for the first 3 months so it was left out on the counter. I couldn’t handle the red anymore so gave it to my daughter and bought a toaster oven style (Cuisinart)… it sucked! The food was burnt on the outside and cold in the middle. Returned that and now waiting for a pretty black on to be delivered. I’m vegetarian and love how the veggies are so crispy and flavourful.