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Gunter5 t1_j5f057p wrote

Reply to comment by CanIHazSumCheeseCake in [Homemade] Crispy Air Fryer Buffalo-style Chicken Wings by elcelt

i always thought air fryers were just a dumb gimmick, started roasting veggies, bought one, use it all the time

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djamp42 t1_j5f0k53 wrote

Pretty much anything frozen is better in the air fryer. Wings are the best.

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AnonymousAccusations t1_j5fdqrq wrote

For proper flavor you still have to add a fat though. But I agree, anything that's frozen and pre-cooked cooks so much faster in the air fryer than preheating and baking in your oven. It makes meals so much faster whether it's being used for an entree or or a side.

I got the Ninja Air Fryer that has the drawer that pops out but I believe those front loaders that have two shelves for baking sheets with racks in them would be a lot more useful.

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dewaine01 t1_j5fqck8 wrote

The BEST thing for an air fryer is the sprayable avocado oil. Perfect for getting a light coating on the top before you cook

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AnonymousAccusations t1_j5g1ssj wrote

They have fill it yourself manual pump sprayers that work fantastic. That way you know what the oil is and it isn't using an aerosol.

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S4FFYR t1_j5hty3e wrote

This. Aerosols will screw with the nonstick coating of your air fryer. I tend to just baste mine in oil to eliminate any aerosol issue

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mikehayz t1_j5fefbi wrote

Can confirm, front load much better. I have a basket air fryer. Been using my room mates front load style with shelves and I’ll be replacing my basket style once I move out.

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AnonymousAccusations t1_j5fevy0 wrote

My wife and I will probably upgrade to the dual door dual shelf style also but it does take up a lot of real estate on your countertops so I see why the basket type would be very popular. Just make sure you get one that doesn't vent the heat downwards I hear they can melt your countertops. I saw some of the newer designs blow out of the side instead.

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wbruce098 t1_j5ibf2x wrote

The front loader/toaster oven combo is a real game changer.

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kirsion t1_j5fem0u wrote

Get a bottle of oil sprayer

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AnonymousAccusations t1_j5g1eku wrote

Yep. I got one of those pump sprayers full of Chosen avocado oil from Costco.

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eeeeeefefect t1_j5ia205 wrote

Which oil pump sprayer? Ive never had a good one before. They all seem to suck

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breddy t1_j5fc3xz wrote

They're mini convection ovens. Lots of great use cases.

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Krynja t1_j5fw1ir wrote

Actually they're not convection ovens. They're Impingement ovens. Convection oven move the heated air 'around' the oven. Impingement ovens blast heated air directly down at the food.

So they're not a scaled down convection oven. They're a scaled down version of the pizza ovens restaurants have.

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breddy t1_j5g95s2 wrote

Interesting, TIL

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Krynja t1_j5ga7qy wrote

I watched a video where this lady did the math and went over the BTU and efficiency of various ovens along with the air fryer.

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simmonsatl t1_j5fldz6 wrote

they often have a stronger fan than convection ovens

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BradMarchandsNose t1_j5fqp1y wrote

And the smaller space makes the convection more effective. The “old air” is able to be replaced more quickly.

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Generalissimo_II t1_j5fr9ww wrote

My gas range has an air-fry setting where it turns up the fan and keeps it on full time, works great

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JustaRandomOldGuy t1_j5fr9lg wrote

Also great for reheating fried leftovers. And for frozen onion rings.

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SelfDidact t1_j5g0px3 wrote

Of all the things I've put in my impingement oven, have never thought of onion rings (facepalm).

Thanks! Will be getting a packet the next time I'm at the store.

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wbruce098 t1_j5iblnm wrote

This! I often find myself with leftovers from appetizers or sides that I don’t want to eat all the way since, you know, I’m full, and an air fryer is the best way to reheat them back to original condition. Maybe add a little water or pan spray to steam or crisp them back up, or don’t.

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Cosmonaut_Cockswing t1_j5fenni wrote

I've owned one for years now and I still think they're a dumb gimmick. Until I make fries, or wings or potatoes in it!

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