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Airfryer Review PART 2


Happy Wednesday!!!

We made it to the middle of the week.

Anyone else feel like July is 652 days long? I think it’s the heat, but I swear there are more than 31 days in this month.

This is me.  Every. Time.

Okay, today’s PART 2 about my airfryer.

Because I love it.

I never knew how much I needed one until I had one…but it is really one of my very favorite kitchen appliances (right after my coffee maker and my slow cooker!).

Let’s back up a bit, if you missed PART 1 where I first reviewed this little machine, you can catch it HERE.

The last time I reviewed the airfyer, I had only been using it a few months, but I was already in love.  Now, that we’ve had it even longer, I thought it was time to share some more ways we use ours (and get even more ideas from you!).  Even now, during this time when our house is upside down, I can plug this thing in at any outlet and bam, food is cooked!  It’s not messy, it’s not hot, it’s just really fantastic!

We currently use THIS airfyer and can put 6 chicken breast halves inside the basket (they overlap just a bit, but it works).  Andrew told me (and I didn’t know this earlier) that when he first started using an airfryer, he used THIS ONE because he was only making food for himself (it’s a bit smaller), but then he upgraded ours (after his buddy at the gym told him he needed this one instead).  I never used the other one (he gave it to a friend at work), but Andrew says it’s great for smaller batches or if you’re not sure about committing that much to an airfryer.

Since the last post, we’ve tried many new things in our airfryer.  Just this week, I put my Trader Joe’s egg frittata things in mine…

…for like 2 minutes and even they were more delicious than normal!

Here are some of the other things we’ve made since my last post:
1: crab cakes (so many!!!)
2: Andrew has made approximately 4 billion chicken burger patties
3: Turkey sausages
4: a chopped up onion (try it!!)
5: baked potatoes and sweet potatoes (you’ll never do it another way)
6: so much bacon!
7: I put sausage balls in there.
8: anything frozen (veggies, gnocchi, quesadillas, those little tacos from Trader Joe’s, little pizzas, chicken nuggets), whatever you get frozen is better in the airfryer
9: Shrimp and scallops are so good in there!

Here are also a few things I’ve learned/tips from using ours:
1: It does help if you lightly spray the basket before each use with a non-stick spray.  I think this makes a huge difference when removing items.
2: I also think it makes a huge difference if you clean it out right away versus waiting until the next time you want to use it.  We just hand wash ours in the sink with hot water and dish soap.  Super easy!
3: I’ve learned that 325 to 350 is really the sweet spot when it comes to temperatures.  I’ve played around with other temps, but honestly, that range works every time and keeps things simple.
4: When your have an item (like those mini tacos from Trader Joe’s) that’s already frozen and don’t know how long to cook it, I would start with 10 minutes.  After the timer goes off, you can always do it a bit longer, but for me, 10 minutes is a nice place to start.
5: It’s okay to overlap!  At first, I didn’t want anything in my airfryer to touch (thinking it wouldn’t crisp up properly), but now, I don’t worry about it.  I’m totally okay with piling some things in there or overlapping others.

Now, you know I’ve tried to love this…

…my instant pot.

Sigh.  I just cannot make myself love it.  Every time I pull it out, I’m usually a little annoyed with it and wish I would have either used my slow cooker or just done it on the skillet instead.  If you missed my post where I compare my slow cooker to my instant pot, you can see that HERE.

Okay, so today, I have a brand new airfryer recipe to share with you…

…you can see my Airfryer Lime Pepper Chicken HERE .  It only has FIVE ingredients (including the chicken!)!! Also, don’t forget, I have these recipes too…

Crab Cake Fritters

Sweet & Spicy Bacon

Crispy Shrimp Salad

Chicken Parm

Okay, if you have other airfryer tips, please leave them in the comment section below!!  Also, if you love your instant pot and want to give me extra tips to love that more, I’ll take those too 🙂 .  Have the best day, friends! xx

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Comments

  1. Nicole says

    I am very new to the air fryer game and cannot wait to come back and read the comments!! LSt week I did a pork tenderloin (already seasoned from the store) and put it in for 40 minutes. It was fabulous!!! I will never cook this any other way.

  2. Amy Heinl says

    I have been wanting to get one but now you have me sold.can you share how you do your baked and sweet potatoes? Thanks again for sharing some wonderful recipes for the air fryer as well. Have a great day .

    P.S. I am with you on the instapot. I ended up selling mine. I tried it 5 or so times, couldnt see what all the hoopla was about and just loved my slow cooker so much more. Glad I am not the only one

    • Mix and Match Mama says

      Super simple! I just poke a few holes and toss them in. I like to add a little EVOO to the skin with some salt and pepper on the outside too (before putting them in), but you can skip that step if you like. I typically turn the heat up at bit (400ish) and let them go about 25 minutes or so. They’re always perfect!

    • Krista says

      We take ours camping with us lol! Hasbrowns, french fries, sausages. Best Mother’s Day Gift Ever!!!

  4. ER says

    I’m convinced that slow cookers produce
    flavorless mush in general. The Instant Pot is far superior.

    Cool to know about the air fryer! Maybe I need one! Thanks for the review.

      • Susan Loughrey says

        The only thing I use my Instant Pot for now (after a few failed recipes) is PERFECT hard boiled eggs. Every.Single.Time!! They peel so easily. Love it for that. Ordering an air fryer today! Thank you Shay.

      • Annie Torres says

        Check out pinch of yum for tons of great IP recipes. I make a hawaiian taco and chicken and wild rice soup. We make carnitas in the IP too!

      • Jaime says

        Hi I recently bought a slow cooker and feel the exact same way. I’m 100 perfect IP. My favorite thing to make in my instant pot it broccoli beef.

    • Terry C says

      ER: I agree with you on the slow cooker… everything comes out tasting the same. Except for soup and chicken breasts, I rarely use mine anymore.

  5. Monica says

    I don’t have any tips, yours above are spot on. But did wanted to share I got my air fryer after review #1. We love it and now my mom has one too! Thanks for the nudge to buy one. Have an amazing day!

    • Mix and Match Mama says

      Yay!! I never would have bought one myself, but I’m so glad Andrew did!!

  6. Rosa Dun says

    I’m not a fan of the Instant Pot either! I just can’t get behind it. My food taste so much better in my slow cooker!

  7. Kerri says

    We love air fryer biscuit donuts! All you need are canned biscuits with a small hole cut out of the center. Five minutes at 350 in the air fryer and then dip in butter and cinnamon/sugar! So yummy! Don’t forget to bake the donut holes also! They only need around 2 minutes!

    • Mix and Match Mama says

      I will! It’s ground chicken, salt, pepper, EVOO, some Italian breadcrumbs (g-free for us!), an egg…super easy! I like to chop a green onion up in it too!

  9. Carrie says

    I also wanted to love my instapot….but I just don’t. Sigh….
    You have convinced me I need an air fryer though.

    • Mix and Match Mama says

      I just don’t either. I even joined FB groups trying to motivate myself…didn’t work.

  10. Erika Slaughter says

    I LOVE my air fryer! My sister-in-law just told me she makes chocolate chip cookies in hers!

  11. Cathy Williams says

    I’m curious about #4 – the chopped up onion. Tell me more! Chopped how? and how do you use it/eat it?

    • Mix and Match Mama says

      It’s like a non-fried onion ring. Just crispy, onion goodness! It’s great for fajitas and to top burgers or hot dogs. My kids love onions, so this is an easy, easy way to do it.

  12. Jen says

    I didn’t know how much I needed an air fryer until a friend insisted we invest in one. I just had always told myself it was one more appliance to Monopolize space in my kitchen. Fast forward 2 months and I’m so glad I got one!! I use it almost daily and I love that it doesn’t put off any heat. I tend to use the Skinnytaste air fryer recipe book and everything has been delicious (and gluten free!) we just had chicken vegetable egg rolls last night and they were delicious!

    • Mix and Match Mama says

      Me too!!! We leave ours out too bc we use it so often (something I don’t do with my slow cooker or IP). It’s so versatile!

  13. Meredith says

    I love my air fryer! We’re using ours tonight to make empanadas. I feel the same about my instant pot. Honestly I only use it to make shredded chicken when I forget to thaw my meat since you can cook from frozen.

    • Mix and Match Mama says

      I have used it a handful of times for that too, but it takes up so much cabinet space if I’m not using it, right?!

    • Rachel says

      This is the only reason I use my IP, too. I find that helpful on nights when I don’t know what to cook and I haven’t pulled anything out of the freezer to thaw on time. Otherwise, not a fan of the IP….and I can’t get motivated to keep trying! LOL

  14. Marcel Urban says

    Hard Boiled eggs in the Airfryer!! Put a dozen raw eggs right in from the refrigerator….250 degrees for 18 minutes! So easy!?

    • Mix and Match Mama says

      Okay, I do not understand this at all, but I am going to try it!!!

    • Samantha Barnett says

      Yes!! I do mine at 270 for 17 minutes. Perfect every time. I putt the eggs in cold water immediately after the timer goes off. If I boil my farm fresh eggs, they peel terribly. Not so in the air fryer. They peel beautifully!

  15. Kate says

    Love my air fryer too. My latest thing to make in there is homemade French fries. I just chop up potatoes into fry shape, toss them in olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic salt (a little truffle oil would be great too) and toss them in the air fryer. They are delicious!

    Praying for you Shulls as you go through this rebuild!

  16. Allison says

    My only tip for the instant pot is to give it away! Hahaha! I’m with you on it though, I can’t get into it. And that’s ok! I too love my slow cooker! And now I NEED an air fryer. Thanks for the tips!!

    • Marie says

      I also just couldn’t get into the IP. It does do a beautiful job on boiled eggs but so does my steamer. I recently got on IP multi cooker multi functions and am going to betraying it out

  17. Kelly Henderson says

    We’ve had an IP for several years and we absolutely love it. Despite the name, there is nothing instant about it. You still have to do all the prep work but it does cut the cutting time. My favorite thing about it is you don’t have to babysit what you’re cooking. I converted my potato soup recipe to the IP for that reason, I never scorch boiling potatoes now. It’s perfect every.single.time from the IP. Our airfryer was a quarantine purchase from the early days and we use it almost every day, we never knew how much we needed one until we got one. I totally agree about anything frozen. One of the things I have finally learned to cook is breakfast potatoes, thanks to our airfryer! Prior to the airfryer, no matter how many times I tried, I just couldn’t get the perfect crisp, they were too soggy or just not crispy, now they are perfect every time!

    • Mix and Match Mama says

      Breakfast potatoes!! Great idea!!! And yes, that was one of the things that threw me off the most, the IP is really not instant. I was clearly expecting magic!

    • Ashley P says

      Oh man, that’s a great idea! I cooked some hash browns in a skillet yesterday and was so disappointed in them. I bet they’re so good in there!

  18. Twila says

    Does the Bella (for a family of 2) work as good as a Phillips (for 6)? We bought one at Costco sometime back (? Brand) and returned it cause we weren’t sold on it at all.

    • Mix and Match Mama says

      We really love our Phillips, but Andrew says he has zero complaints about the Bella. I never used that one. I only started using the bigger one.

  20. Carrie says

    I borrowed an air fryer for a while and we did not enjoy anything in it. I think since we have never really eaten things like fried food and eat a ton of veggies that it just doesn’t fit our lifestyle. The instant pot is my BFF. Steaming veggies in that is a big game changer, I use it daily! It’s so easy to sauté things in it too, clean up is so easy!

  21. Michelle says

    We LOVE to cook whole chickens in our air fryer. With the right brine/ seasonings, they are better than rotisserie! We do ours at about 375 for 45 min- flip once.

    We also love corn on the cob in the air fryer 🙂

    • Ashley Doroff says

      Do you put it in with the husk still on or already removed? I’m intrigued! Temp/time?

  22. Kelsey says

    The air fryer is a game changer, especially in NYC apartments without central AC! I’ve done a pork tenderloin, salmon, meatballs, chicken, asparagus, potatoes, frozen fries…almost everything these days. I find myself using 400 degrees most often. Have you tried the basket liners? It’s basically a piece or parchment with holes in it. Makes a world of different when cleaning up.

    • Mix and Match Mama says

      No!! Where do you get them???? I’ve never heard of them before!!

      • AnnaMarie Cover says

        After reading this second review of the air fryer I think I need to buy one. One reviewer on Amazon mentioned having to use it outside because it smoked so much. Do you notice this problem with yours?

      • Karen says

        I use these also and love them. I buy off Amazon. Make sure you measure your diameter for the right size and DO NOT EVER start the air fryer without food on it. I will get sucked up in the heat rod and start burning.

    • Kelly Henderson says

      shut the front door, there are basket liners? please share with the class on where to find those.

  23. Lori says

    Two words: Fried Oreos! Take a can of crescent rolls, roll out into individual triangles, place an oreo that you have dunked into milk, wrap crescent roll around it and place in air fryer for 2-3 mins. Sprinkle with powdered sugar!

    • Adriana Ortiz says

      Yes- I was going to mention this one. My boys were bummed about no fair this summer and therefore this treat helped ease that sadness!

  24. MelanieL says

    I purchased your exact air fryer at the end of April when it was on sale for $199 and I am obsessed with it too! It is a nice size for a family of 4 with 2 teens. My tip is to preheat it a little. I usually set the timer to 12 minutes so it can heat up for a couple minutes prior to putting the food in. We’ve cooked everything from chicken to grilled cheese bit I love doing frozen broccoli in there…spray the basket and the broc with avocado oil and sprinkle a little s&p and garlic powder on it…so good! My kids love all the frozen snacks they can put in there. 🙂

    • Kristine says

      I am totally late to the game, but I looove my ninja foodie. I bought it a few weeks ago at Costco and it has revolutionized my cooking. It’s a steamer and a air fryer. I make so many things in the air fryer and now I can cook whole beans in an hour and a half??. It’s the best!

  25. Brenda Withrow says

    We did biscuits the other day and they were great. We even did some with a hole cut out in the middle. After they were done, we dipped in butter and then a cinnamon/sugar mixture. Not very good for you but a nice treat once in a while.

  26. Lisa Settipane says

    Super-easy sauce for crab cakes; mix equal parts cocktail sauce and mayo together for an aïoli style cocktail sauce! It’s delicious and is inspired from Legal Seafoods chain we have up here in the Northeast. Can’t wait to try your crabcake recipe! Sounds too easy!

  27. Kimw says

    Thanks for the new air fryer ideas !! I love mine too!!!! I have to say I like my instant pot but also get frustrated when I get the burning error code. I learned that if you spray with nonstick spray before the actual cooking time, this helps? Still.. I think flavor is better in the slow cooker!

  28. Kristen W says

    Okay I’m kind there with you on the insta pot- I basically use mine as a crockpot? I bought an insta pot when my crockpot bit the dust. I’ve never really been impressed by it and because of that I’ve been hesitant to purchase an air fryer. I recently had a Pampered chef party and decided to take advantage of the host specials including their air fryer. So I’m looking forward to getting my air fryer and trying all these wonderful ideas?

    • Kathy says

      You need to follow Lisa @ This Pilgrim Life. She has the best Instant Pot recipes!

  30. Miscty M Munn says

    So great for heating up left over pizza!!!
    As well as hot dogs , sausages, bratwurst!!!

  31. Amy says

    Pre-quarantine I was not a fan of my install either. I was intimidated by the timer- never knowing if I set It long enough or to long and since the lid isn’t clear you can’t see what’s happening in there. Since quarantine I’ve used it soooo much more. I’ve started using the preprogrammed buttons. Just this week I’ve made brown rice, shredded chicken (from frozen chicken breasts), vegetable soup, and popcorn. I still love my slow cooker but have found a little more confidence with my ip. I think it cleans up easier than my slow cooker just hate it’s so big (especially tall) as it won’t fit under my cabinets.

  32. Andrea at Opulent Cottage says

    We have had ours for two weeks and have made every single meal in it! If your kids love onions, try making a blooming onion! I spooned in some beaten egg, then used almond flour since I don’t eat wheat. It was so crispy and good! Plus they are a lot of fun to eat, your kiddos will love it 🙂

  33. Sheaffer Sims says

    I love making the Trader Joe’s cauliflower gnocchi in it! It’s not mushy at all, and it’s so much easier than the skillet. Mine would ALWAYS stick in the skillet!

  34. Amanda says

    I definitely had to realize that the instant pot is nowhere near instant. When people say a recipe takes 3 minutes it’s like they’re forgetting about the pressure build up and let down – both huge time consumers. That being said, I have learned to love mine. Originally I just used it for hard boiled eggs but now I use it for recipes I’ve specifically found for it. My faves so far are lasagna soup, chicken fried rice and chicken or shrimp pad Thai. And I am gluten free so all of those are as well 🙂
    I’d start with using recipes and then start being creative using other people’s bases. I have one of the OG air fryers and it sucks because it moves things around and takes forever. So tempted to upgrade now!

  35. Shellie says

    The ONLY way to cook hard boiled eggs is in the instant pot. They peel perfectly every single time and only takes 5 minutes.

  36. Erica POllak says

    Girly if you love the air fryer you have, you need to get this one. We cannot live w/o it.
    It toasts, broils, bakes, air bake, air fry and more. You will never need a microwave again.
    We reheat all food in this, cook all protein, biscuits from the tube, YOU NAME IT. Seriously, once you have this gem, you will wonder why you ever played around using the one you have now. I kid you not !!.

    https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-TOA-60-Fryer-Toaster-Silver/dp/B01K0W8LTE/ref=sr_1_26?dchild=1&keywords=air+fryer&qid=1594216827&s=home-garden&sr=1-26

    Hope you have a good day!
    Erica

  37. Erika says

    We buy those ore seasoned pork tenderloins for the air fryer and oh my word they come out SO juicy and delicious!! I never liked them before because I always felt they tasted too dry! Now they’re an EASY dinner with some veggies on busy days.

    Our AF sits on our counter because we use it so much. It makes the best burgers and hot dogs so quick!

    My sister makes small cakes and muffins in hers using ramekins but I haven’t got there yet

    • Carole says

      For the tenderloin, how long do you cook it and what temp? Really wanting to try this!

  39. Kristi Livingston says

    I bought my “quarantine” air fryer based on your recommendation and the need for something different. We’ve only had it a few weeks and are loving it. The biggest fan–my husband. He loves it for hot dogs and brats. I did homemade chicken tenders last night for my son. Can’t wait to try the suggestions others are making.

  40. Bryana says

    I have been convincing myself I don’t need another kitchen gadget but this seems just too convenient to pass up!!

  41. Pam says

    I hard boil my eggs in my Instant Pot and they peel wonderful. Even fresh farm eggs peel so easily. It’s about the only thing I use my instant pot for. I also do a seafood boil in my instant pot. I love my air fryer!

  42. AlexaGUTZ says

    I think I need an air fryer after all of this. I know that your family of 6 uses the larger one. Do you think the smaller one is good for just feeding 2 people??

    And I’ve used my instant pot once…now it just collects dust in the basement!

    • Mix and Match Mama says

      Yes! Andrew used it to make his own individual meals, now, we use the bigger one for all six of us.

    • Karen says

      I live alone and use the large one. I would never get a small one!
      Gust love it. Especially for roasting all types of vegetables, chicken and now doing some experiments with roasting fruits!

  43. Carolyn says

    We love grilled cheese in ours. I butter the outsides of 2 pieces of bread, put whatever cheese in it (sometimes 2 different kinds) and plop it in the air fryer. Comes out perfect every time.
    Also love TJ’s Cauliflower Tempura done in air fryer.

    • Marnie says

      This is probably a strange question, but do you have to flip the sandwich half way through? I had to with mine to get both sides crisp and was hoping maybe that was unusual? Maybe something wrong with my air fryer? It seems if I need to “flip” it to cook both sides, It’s just as easy to use a pan?

  44. Lisa W says

    What is the difference between an actifry and air fryer? I have an actifry but I don’t think I would be able to do pieces of meat? I am confused. I just do french fries in my actifry but would like to expand my horizons. 🙂

  45. Lyn says

    Honestly, I bought an air fryer and an instant pot last year and I love my air fryer and do not even like my instant pot. Thinking of donating it!

  46. Shalimar C says

    Best Tuna melts ever from the air fryer. Tuna and dill with havarti, then spread mayo on both outsides of the bread. 360 for 7 minutes. My favorite thing to do in my air fryer!

    I got the ninja foodi air fryer that’s also a smokeless indoor grill and it’s amazing!

  47. Cheri says

    First – I am with you on the Insta Pot and gave my large one to our daughter who LOVES it…not me. Second – I was wondering about the Air Fryer because I didn’t want another appliance to take up space or regret getting but all the comments on your blog seem to positive and maybe worth purchasing. Thanks

    PS- I love my crock pot more.

  49. Marisa says

    I gave up on the Instant Pot and sold it! I do love my slow cooker and the air fryer. Like you, a lot of bacon has been done in that thing along with frozen veggies, nuggets, fries, etc. I am going to give your recipes a try for sure.

  51. Kim Kiser says

    I’ve been on the fence about buying an air fryer for sometime – I didn’t want another gadget sitting in my kitchen that I don’t use( like my instapot – no love for it). But, your post inspired me and I just ordered one!! Can’t wait to try some of these recipes ?

  52. STEPHANIE SANDERS says

    I love my air fryer AND my instant pot, but only use the instant pot when I’m cooking for a crowd. My favorite thing to make in the instant pot is called Dump and Start Instant Pot Creamy Ziti by cooking with Karli. I add a lb of italian sausage and cut that up and saute it before I start the recipe. It is so good!

  53. Heather says

    Does anyone have the instant pot air fryer lid attachment? I really don’t have room for another appliance. But I’m very interested in an air fryer.

  54. Lisa Osterland says

    I purchased an air fryer for my hubby’s birthday after your last post. It was a long wait (lol), but he finally had his birthday and we got to try it out. We’ve only cooked a few things, chicken strips for wraps and sausage and peppers, onions, and mushrooms, but so far we love it. I love that it doesn’t heat the whole house! I am with you on the instant pot. I rarely use it and don’t love it at all, but my slow cooker is my bff during the school year! I am looking forward to all the air fryer ideas. I don’t comment much, but I wanted to say thank you for your outlook during hard times (and Andrew, too). I’ve been praying for you all! I sent my friend to your blog before her recent hysterectomy, too. She appreciated a firsthand experience, and is doing amazingly well herself. 🙂

  55. Amanda Farris says

    we use ours for EVERYTHING! we even take it in our camper with us and use it! My son loves making personal pizza’s, hot dogs, burgers – he doesn’t have to use the skillet and he can be his own “chef”.

  56. Lizzie says

    I LOVE my air fryer! I have the Phillips XXL. I buy crabcakes from Market Street and pop them in. Add a summer pasta salad and you’re good to go for a quick summer meal. Plus, salmon is SO good and easy in it, too. I must try the fried Oreos, though! I say them on Pinterest. Still playing around trying to get my frozen FFs to come out right. I keep having to add time to them.
    Love seeing what everyone else is making in their air fryer. 🙂

  57. Ashley says

    There is a lid you can order for your Instant Pot that turns it into an air fryer! I’m planning on ordering one soon.

  58. Erica S says

    I’m so intrigued but a bit overwhelmed with all the options! I get that this one was recommended to you guys, why this one? What features do you think are must haves? I see $70 airfryers and $300 airfryers???

    • Mix and Match Mama says

      I think basket size is one key! Also, I like the ones that have parts that are easily removable for cleaning too.

  59. Jaren says

    Okay, I must check out an air fryer, and all these air fryer recipes look great! I LOVE my Instant Pot and now hardly ever use my slow cooker anymore. I make tons of soups and made a quick jambalaya in it the other day too. I find that it doesn’t dry out chicken like a slow cooker can.

  60. Kristen says

    Ok the air fryer changed our lives over quarantine! I’ve never been a salmon eater but we are eating it at least twice a week now. Salmon with some olive oil plus Trader Joe’s chili lime seasoning. That’s it. Quarter up some lemons and put them in basket with salmon. It’s truly better than any restaurant.

    • Jenny says

      Just got my air fryer today! What temperature and how long do you cook the salmon?

  61. Rachel says

    I bought an air fryer after your 1st review. I purchased the same one you have and absolutely love it! I use it all the time. I couldn’t speak enough great things about it that my even mom purchased one–but not the same kind. She has been disappointed and I keep telling her its the design of the one she got (looks like a toaster and has 3 racks in it). She needs to toss that one and get a Philips or one with a drawer. That is my rec–make sure it is a drawer style.

  62. Jennifer says

    I got an air fryer for Mother’s Day and we absolutely love it! Totally worth the money and counter space. Mine didn’t come with much instruction or extra recipes, so I’m curious if you or anyone else always uses the air fry setting or if you also use the bake or roast settings as well.

  64. Pamm says

    I bought both of my daughters Air Fryer’s for Christmas last year and they both think it is the best thing ever. So much so, that now, I’m in the market, but I want a gray one with a bacon button – lol.

    IP: Follow @to_mimishousewego (Tina) on IG – that lady can spread some IP love (and really good recipes). She makes it look like a walk in the park.

  65. Angie McLaughlin says

    LOVE the Bantam Bagels recipe from Skinny Taste in the airfryer! SO EASY and my kids LOVE! Double the recipe!

  66. Kris says

    We love our air fryer! Try making 2 ingredient bagels. 1 cup Greek yogurt and 1 3/4 cup of self rising flour makes 4 bagels. 20 minutes at 325. We always make plain but you could probably brush with butter or egg wash and top with poppy or sesame seeds or Everything But the Bagel seasoning.

  68. Janice says

    I just got an air fryer and use it everyday and love everything we’ve made. I really love sweet potatoes cut up in French fry shape and throw them in. I do love my instant pot, but really use it because the slow cooker doesn’t work for our family. I leave for work before 6:30am and my husband doesn’t get home until after 6 pm. But I can cook most slow cooker meals in the instant pot when I get home.

  69. Libby says

    An Air Fryer is on my want list. Looks very versatile. I’m with you on the IP. I LOVE my slow cooker. The IP slow cook mode just doesn’t seem to work for me.

  70. Karen says

    We do chicken wings in ours. I spray the basket lightly and they cook on 400 for 9 min, then flip and another 9 min. Once out I dunk them in whatever sauce I am using. I usually do a trio….a melted butter/garlic/Parmesan dip, a teriyaki or bbq dip, and then I do some with a dry rub. For the dry rub you roll the wing in the rub first then cook it as I said above. Since you can only do so many at a time, I put the ones that are done in the oven on a pan heated to 250 until they are all done. (And if I am lucky, my husband mans the deep fryer and makes homemade wing chips (potato chips) while I handle the wings.

  72. Narci says

    Well, this convinced me (again) that we need an air fryer. I love that you can do all that chicken at once in there. The boys never stop eating these days, so this would be so easy for them and great quick option…you know for their 2nd lunch and 2nd dinner. ?

  73. Paula says

    I do like my air fryer, but get annoyed often because I over cook items. I haven’t found that sweet spot. Onion? Please explain & pictures. Frozen veggies? What is the texture afterwards? Like roasted oven? Soft? I am so curious.
    I do love a pork tenderloin in mine. I often have to cut in have and continue cooking , but overall I love it.

  74. Elizabeth S says

    I have a convection oven. Wondering how different an air fryer is from it? I want an air fryer but maybe I should be using convection instead?

  75. Dustin K says

    I LOVE my air fryer and the best tip I picked up that has worked EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. is…use the same temp, as if you were using the oven, but cut the time in half and flip food halfway through. Mine only goes up to 400 degrees, so if you have something that you would normally cook at 425, just set the temp to 400 and half the time – don’t add more. I know, it doesn’t seem logical, but it works. If you like crispy roasted veggies, here is a recipe/method that I think could be adapted for ANY frozen veggies: https://www.recipethis.com/air-fryer-frozen-green-beans/ Pinterest hasn’t been as reliable, so I usually google whatever I’d like to air fry. Overcrowding can impede cooking, but you can set things like chicken breasts on their side, since the air circulates around the entire basket. Just make sure you don’t have the fryer too close to the wall, when cooking, and use trivets if you are wanting to pull your hot basket out of the unit. It can be a game changer for eating healthier when you don’t have the time or patience for traditional cooking methods. Enjoy! PS – get a large one so you don’t have to cook in batches!

  76. Marnie says

    Do you open and shake/stir/flip whatever you are air frying every few minutes or just leave in the entire cooking time? I had a Ninja XL and anything that was in layers/overlapped (homemade fries or bacon for instance) had to be stirred or shaken several times to get it to cook close to evenly throughout? The bottom layer was done, crisp and fantastic, but everything else was not cooked evenly. ? I’m hoping it was maybe just the brand and the Philips will be a better alternative because I loved the convenience and it was great for heating frozen foods.

    • Mix and Match Mama says

      I do not! The air circulates all around, so I never flip anything.

  78. Adriana says

    Everything in the air fryer- truly I think anything I have ever cooked in the oven I have now made in the air fryer. Crescent rolls, cheese toast, bagels, all types of meat/seafood, whole roasted chicken, hard boiled eggs, any sheet pan recipe is now a dump in the air fryer recipe, veggies (current fav- garden roasted okra), avocado fries, crispy chickpeas, stuffed pepper, baked apples and peaches, pizza, treats/ baked good (cookies, donuts, deep fried oreos. options are endless and delicious!

  79. Carol says

    I hate cooking bacon on the stove so I’m interested in how it works in the air fryer. Does it get really crisp? Does grease get all over the inside of the fryer?

    • Mix and Match Mama says

      YES!!! It’s super crispy and amazing!! The grease drips to the bottom which I wash out with soap and water. Easy!

    • Mix and Match Mama says

      Thanks to Covid, I stepped out of my comfort zone (I had always used Pam), but because I couldn’t find that for a long time, I tried using coconut, olive oil and avocado oil sprays and we haven’t gone back.

      • Christina says

        Thank ya! My Air fryer says not to use Pam because it damages it? but then doesn’t really say what is ok to use. I’ll try the avocado oil

  81. Stephanie Anderson says

    Left overs! Try pizza for a few minutes or Chick fila nuggets and fries. You don’t need to spray either. Seriously it’s better the second time around!

  82. Kory Bengtson says

    Ok- I love my air fryer but after using it so much in the last few months it has a smell to it. My daughter can’t stand it anymore. It’s almost a metal smell. Does anyone have this issue?

  83. Leigh says

    Instapot – I’m there with you. I finally realized that the reason I like the slow cooker is because I can start it in the morning and enjoy it at night. I also had to re-learn about myself that I can’t just come home and come up with something for an instapot meal. Since I already have to plan it, why wouldn’t I just cook it? Our town has a give away for free FB page and I sent mine out into the world in that. My air fryer came yesterday! CAn’t wait
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  84. Heather N says

    Hi Shay! What a 2020 it’s been for you and your peeps. Love how you rely on the Lord through it all!! <3
    I was a little slow to love my instant pot too. I've landed on a few that are on repeat in our house. I hope you don't give up before trying these. I don't have room to store an air fryer or I'd be all over that. I haven't reread through the comments to see if anything similar has been posted since Wed. Here are 2 of my favorite instant pot recipes that I found online. I hope you'll give them a try and love them too!

    https://www.happythymecooking.com/new-blog/2020/1/23/the-best-instant-pot-spaghetti-ever

    https://www.sixsistersstuff.com/recipe/instant-pot-carnitas/

  85. Amy says

    I just got an air fryer for my bday. I’m sorry if you’ve answered this 100 times already, but what is your preferred non-stick spray, or do you use a spritz of olive oil? Looking forward to trying your crab cake recipe. Thanks!

    • Mix and Match Mama says

      I used Pam forever (and it works just fine!!), but lately we’ve been using either an avocado spray or a coconut one and they work well too!

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