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  • ErgatesErgates Posts: 2,953
    I read a lot of reviews first on websites of places that sell them. OH has been quite keen for ages, but as I said, he does love his chips! I couldn’t imagine what else I could use it for, but it’s a lot more versatile than I imagined. Today, we are having cold turkey, which I cooked in the main oven yesterday. I shall do roast potatoes and parsnips in one chamber, plus pigs in blankets and balls of stuffing in the other, veg in the microwave. Will take around 20 to 25 minutes in total, as no preheating required, although I give the potatoes about 8 minutes in the microwave first, then roll them in a teaspoon of oil.
    What I also love is that once the timer is set, I can leave it to it, just a gentle shake halfway through cooking, and there is so little to wash up afterwards. Phew, I am starting to sound like an advert!
  • ErgatesErgates Posts: 2,953
    It was expensive, though. Nearly as much as the new oven. 
  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    But can you cook an onion bhaji in it?
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • Fairygirl said:
    I've never heard of that @StephenSouthwest. Are they readily available? Apologies if you've said.
    I've just ordered a new kettle, but there's a delay with it. Not really a problem, but the one I have is a bit dodgy. Can't be without my tea  ;)
    I ordered one through their website: https://hubimex.co.uk/   I found them to have good communication and good delivery.

  • ErgatesErgates Posts: 2,953
    B3 said:
    But can you cook an onion bhaji in it?
    Yes, I certainly have! Quick and easy. 
    Here is New Year dinner. I slightly overcooked the roast potatoes, and  the bacon round the stuffing shrunk! However, it all tasted very good, and they only took 16 minutes in the air fryer.

  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    Isn't there some sort of paddle inside? I thought that would splatter the batter all over the shop.
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • ErgatesErgates Posts: 2,953


    This is what it it looks like inside. No paddle. There is a removable perforated ‘floor’ to allow the air to circulate around the food. All non stick and very easy and quick to wash up. As long as the Bhaji is on the drier rather than wet consistency, should cook fine. The instructions advise that foods covered in breadcrumbs may result in the breadcrumbs flying around and messing up the heating elements. Haven’t experienced that as yet. The bhajis I cooked were ready made from Waitrose. Quite partial to them, but couldn’t justify putting the oven on just to cook a few, especially if I was heating the curry and rice in the microwave.
  • LunarSeaLunarSea Posts: 1,923
    Ergates said:
    Here is New Year dinner.
    Don't think I'll be coming for dinner. Nowhere near enough gravy  :blush:
    Clay soil - Cheshire/Derbyshire border

    I play with plants and soil and sometimes it's successful

  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    I want to make my own .
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • FireFire Posts: 19,096
    Make you own air fryer? Go for it, B!
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