Me, my Air Fryer and I… and You

[Ham_and_Jam]

Carl_VivaEspana said:

10 minute pre-heat on an empty fryer at 200c.

Can’t help feeling you’ve wasted at least 8 minutes.

[Carl_VivaEspana]

[shakotan]

Carl_VivaEspana said:

Those were phat kebabs so adjust accordingly.

10 minute pre-heat on an empty fryer at 200c. Pop kebabs in, 6 minutes at 180c, check and flip with tongs, another 6 minutes, check then a few more if needed to blacken them off a touch.

Isn't the point of an AirFryer that they get up to temperature really quickly?

A regular oven would be up to temp in 10 mins.

[Saleen836]

shakotan said:

Carl_VivaEspana said:

Those were phat kebabs so adjust accordingly.

10 minute pre-heat on an empty fryer at 200c. Pop kebabs in, 6 minutes at 180c, check and flip with tongs, another 6 minutes, check then a few more if needed to blacken them off a touch.

Isn't the point of an AirFryer that they get up to temperature really quickly?

A regular oven would be up to temp in 10 mins.

Not once have I pre heated my air fryer and not had any problems with anything I have cooked

[Carl_VivaEspana]

shakotan said:

A regular oven would be up to temp in 10 mins.

I use the pre heat on the plate to sear the meat on both sides, each to their own.

[Ham_and_Jam]

Carl_VivaEspana said:

I use the pre heat on the plate to sear the meat on both sides, each to their own.

Instead of -
10 mins @ 200C pre heat
6 mins 180C cook

I would just try 220-240C 10-12 mins Depends on your model of Air Fryer

You will get that sear / char from the direct heat. No real need to preheat for a kebab.

[carlo996]

Salt, pepper, paprika.

[Carl_VivaEspana]

Ham_and_Jam said:

I would just try 220-240C 10-12 mins Depends on your model of Air Fryer

You will get that sear / char from the direct heat. No real need to preheat for a kebab.

this is the type of advice we need on the thread. I will give it a whirl, cheers bud.

[dudleybloke]

My air frier goes from off to 200c in about 2 mins, any further preheating is just wasting electricity.

[sherman]

carlo996 said:

Salt, pepper, paprika.

Chickepeas?
How long?
What temp?

[carlo996]

sherman said:

Chickepeas?
How long?
What temp?

200, canned, 20 mins, shake them every 5 mins

[carlo996]

First time with lamb in the megadoofus, slightly over cooked but impressive overal. Off to test the marrow

[andyA700]

shakotan said:

Carl_VivaEspana said:

Those were phat kebabs so adjust accordingly.

10 minute pre-heat on an empty fryer at 200c. Pop kebabs in, 6 minutes at 180c, check and flip with tongs, another 6 minutes, check then a few more if needed to blacken them off a touch.

Isn't the point of an AirFryer that they get up to temperature really quickly?

A regular oven would be up to temp in 10 mins.

[andyA700]

shakotan said:

Carl_VivaEspana said:

Those were phat kebabs so adjust accordingly.

10 minute pre-heat on an empty fryer at 200c. Pop kebabs in, 6 minutes at 180c, check and flip with tongs, another 6 minutes, check then a few more if needed to blacken them off a touch.

Isn't the point of an AirFryer that they get up to temperature really quickly?

A regular oven would be up to temp in 10 mins.

We have been home cooking for over 30 years and had 3 ovens in that time. Every one takes 15 minutes to reach 200C.