Skottie1 t1_j5fedqz wrote on January 22, 2023 at 4:57 PM

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

Air fryers are pretty much more expensive versions of countertop convection ovens (oven temps + fans to circulate air). I'd definitely get a convection oven since it's half the price for the same cooking capacity

SadBBTumblrPizza t1_j5fju8d wrote on January 22, 2023 at 5:33 PM

I have both and I disagree. The air fryer gets food crispier faster at the same setting.

zook388 t1_j5fkrez wrote on January 22, 2023 at 5:39 PM

Also have both and it’s just not the same. The fan is much more powerful on an air fryer which circulates more air and results in crispier and faster cooking.

StromboliOctopus t1_j5focho wrote on January 22, 2023 at 6:02 PM

While they work on the same principles, the dedicated air fryer does it much more successfully, and therefore should be it's own device if at all possible. I have a cheap air fryer and an expensive convection toaster oven. The convection setting on the toaster oven is serviceable, but the air fryer is leagues better. If you didn't know, now you know. Just the way it is.

Gimme_your_username t1_j5fs4z3 wrote on January 22, 2023 at 6:26 PM

Convection ovens are way more expensive than air fryers just searching on Amazon though.