Me, my Air Fryer and I… and You

[Badda]

Prolex-UK said:

Try roast pork... Cracking is awesome

2 weeks ago we had shoulder of pork

Last week roast loin

Awesome

Interesting. I normally think of shoulder as being low and slow. What timings and temp did you do and how was the meat consistency?

[carlo996]

Badda said:

Interesting. I normally think of shoulder as being low and slow. What timings and temp did you do and how was the meat consistency?

Try using it with a Meater, I use that and thermopen. Never cook by time anymore.

[CharlesdeGaulle]

carlo996 said:

Try using it with a Meater, I use that and thermopen. Never cook by time anymore.

Is that a remote thermometer? I'm thinking of getting one, any recommendations?

[sherman]

CharlesdeGaulle said:

Is that a remote thermometer? I'm thinking of getting one, any recommendations?

Meater is the one I would go for.its not cheap but really does work. Version 2 has an improved bluetooth range.

https://store-uk.meater.com/products/meater-2-plus

[CharlesdeGaulle]

sherman said:

CharlesdeGaulle said:

Is that a remote thermometer? I'm thinking of getting one, any recommendations?

Meater is the one I would go for.its not cheap but really does work. Version 2 has an improved bluetooth range.

https://store-uk.meater.com/products/meater-2-plus

Thanks. You're right, at €100 it's not cheap but I've heard good things about them.

[carlo996]

CharlesdeGaulle said:

sherman said:

CharlesdeGaulle said:

Is that a remote thermometer? I'm thinking of getting one, any recommendations?

Meater is the one I would go for.its not cheap but really does work. Version 2 has an improved bluetooth range.

https://store-uk.meater.com/products/meater-2-plus

Thanks. You're right, at €100 it's not cheap but I've heard good things about them.

Yes.

I have the Meater + it's fab. I use it all the time with joints of meat, in the BBQ and oven and now air fryer. Not sure what the differences are with the newer one, looks like higher temps and probably better bluetooth..... but I definitely recommend them.

https://store-uk.meater.com/products/meater-2-plus...

[CharlesdeGaulle]

carlo996 said:

Yes.

I have the Meater + it's fab. I use it all the time with joints of meat, in the BBQ and oven and now air fryer. Not sure what the differences are with the newer one, looks like higher temps and probably better bluetooth..... but I definitely recommend them.

https://store-uk.meater.com/products/meater-2-plus...

My girlfriend wants to buy it for my birthday next month. Result. Thanks chum.

[carlo996]

CharlesdeGaulle said:

My girlfriend wants to buy it for my birthday next month. Result. Thanks chum.

Win, win

[Prolex-UK]

Badda said:

Prolex-UK said:

Try roast pork... Cracking is awesome

2 weeks ago we had shoulder of pork

Last week roast loin

Awesome

Interesting. I normally think of shoulder as being low and slow. What timings and temp did you do and how was the meat consistency?

Make sure the skin is scored... Rub with olive oil... Rub coarse salt into skin trying to work some into score marks...

20 mins at 200 c

Then 25 mins per 500g

Basting from time to time.

I used a thermometer to check on internal temp.

The last 25 min session may be reduced...

Remove and rest for 10 mins

Hope that helps

[Badda]

Sounds good thanks.

Was the meat tender? As i say i normally slow roast shoulder, maybe 4-5 hours, as its not the tenderest cut.

[Prolex-UK]

Badda said:

Sounds good thanks.

Was the meat tender? As i say i normally slow roast shoulder, maybe 4-5 hours, as its not the tenderest cut.

It was indeed.

The crackling was awesome as well. Not normally a fan but really enjoyed it.

[fourstardan]

Having very little money due to the oil I've used in the frying pan and deep fryer over the years I've bought a "budget" AF from John Lewis.

It is a JS own brand 7.2L and was 45 quid (2 year warranty)

I was deliberating over a Ninja double but maybe next time.

[blueg33]

andyA700 said:

Looking for advice. We saw a Salter EK4750 in "Middle Lidl" this morning for £89.99. It is a 2 drawer (3.7 litres each, total 7.4 litres). The reviews are very good. There are two of us and we usually cook from scratch every day. Would this be a good way of getting into airfrying?
The missus wanted to buy it straight away, but I am not an impulse buyer.

2 drawer works well for the 2 of us. The ability to two things with different settings and timing simultaneously is great.

[fourstardan]

Well the JS arrived yesterday, for 45 quid and two year warranty it feels like a good deal.

It's a run of the mill fryer with no fancy name/gadgets all over it so will be useful.

Can fit a full joint/chicken in there that seems to be the benchmark of size.

[Bluevanman]

CharlesdeGaulle said:

I prefer a single large drawer as I think it offers more options for larger items, but I know many here like the flexibility of being able to cook different things simultaneously. I think the number of drawers is really the only choice you need make.

Some fryers ...the more expensive ones usually,have 1 large drawer with the addition of 2 elements and a seperator so have the benefits of both types

[Sticks.]

This two drawer AF might work well for people. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tefal-Dehydrate-Non-Stick...

[Bluevanman]

For those of you with Ninja AF300s how long do fresh chicken breasts take to cook on average ?
My non Ninja appears to be taking longer than it used to and am considering 'upgrading' to a Ninja

[fourstardan]

After a few weeks of the John Lewis AF im mightily pleased.

Only issue is cleaning and I can see why dual fryers are around as doing a full meal is hard work when you've got meats/fries/veg you need to do.

Very pleased with how quick it does meat.

I bought a Russell Hobbs Microwave with "air fryer" but its no more than a convection fan and didn't get hot enough so defeated the object in savings on time/electricity.

[justin220]

Bluevanman said:

For those of you with Ninja AF300s how long do fresh chicken breasts take to cook on average ?
My non Ninja appears to be taking longer than it used to and am considering 'upgrading' to a Ninja

About 18 mins I think in ours

[Ham_and_Jam]

Bluevanman said:

For those of you with Ninja AF300s how long do fresh chicken breasts take to cook on average ?
My non Ninja appears to be taking longer than it used to and am considering 'upgrading' to a Ninja

Air fry - 15mins @ 200C (AF400)

Get the AF400 over the AF300. Hardly any difference in footprint, but more practical space inside.