3 Course Meal in an Air Fryer | Part 2

[@mrbarrylewis]

Don't know about you, but the hair dryer thing is starting to grow on me! Anyhow, here's the first 3 course air fryer meal if you fancy taking a look kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIe6hImqqN94r5o

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

On My too mate! This Air Fryer series is truly stonking!😊😊

[@Ambiii11]

@@danielsantiagourtado3430 I have the cosori one 5L..

[@ThePurplesquish]

With the chaos involved in the price of living, it would be amazing if you could somehow work out how much you save energy-wise using the airfryer. Not easy if you don't have a smart meter.

[@Chaos_Senpai]

Air fryers can cook most things an oven can unless it is something quite wet as it dries it out rather than get it to temperature.

[@mikkimags]

Instant Vortex Plus 6-in-1 ClearCook 5.7L Air Fryer has a clear viewing window. You could watch your cake rise then 😊

[@Netvyper]

The rule of thumb for oven -> air fryer is 20% less. 20% less temp, 20% less time. You can always cook it longer, but if something gets a little dark like your cake you can't roll that back 🫤

[@oraclebunny8359]

So glad someone has said this.

[@B_T_B]

Agree, I always drop the temp if it says 170C will do it at 150C, never had any problems. :)

[@AntonGully]

@@oraclebunny8359 People have been saying it every time he has an air fryer video. He'll figure it out eventually. Probably around the time the pizzeria opens.

[@peterthomas5792]

The one I've always heard about & used is 10% less temp (than fan oven), 20% less time. e.g. 180C 1hr => 160C 48min 20% less temp would be 144C which seems too cold.

[@cazzioc]

Where as mine seems to work well same temp but half the time!!

[@GGdude]

I've leared so many new ideas by watching this series. I had my airfryer for a year before starting using it since i thought i only use it to fry stuff like fries. Now i'm making 3 course meals! AND saving on calories.

[@dianacfleming]

If you are going to try a different brand, consider a non-basket model. There are front loading ones with a couple of shelves that are much more versatile when it comes to cooking several things at once. It would be interesting to see which kind you consider better, front loading/with shelves or basket.

[@mrbarrylewis]

That's a good call, any one in particular? I like the bucket one as I wanted to do a whole chicken in it originally

[@shoshonerogers1513]

​​@@mrbarrylewis Tower has a front loading one that I use, which also has a rotisserie mode for a whole chicken if you wanted to try that! It's decently priced one too, good for on a budget compared to some of the bigger fancier models

[@louisehorrell8910]

I have the same one and it's great. And it means food can be seen while cooking. It also has the option for kebabs too.

[@nicholasgoodchild]

I have the tower one too, it would struggle with the cake tho but the rotisserie is brilliant

[@dotar9586]

I had a toaster oven style and found, personally, I rarely used all the gadgets. I did like the extra rack, but the basket type is a LOT easier to clean.

[@aalora1]

I love mine. I have one that has 2 racks and an option for rotisserie. I've roasted whole chickens and beef roasts to perfection. All an air fryer is is really a small convection oven. I use mine every day, pretty much

[@andybuckle626]

As I live alone I find that cooking in an air fryer is much better than heating a normal oven. I have also found that cook thing like chops and sausages in the air fryer rather than on my electric hob as the hob takes time to warm. Jacket sweet potato are great in there. Great videos.

[@imjustsaying7300]

Looks delicious! Love the air fryer ideas. Yes a more expensive one may do more but I really like Alan- he seems a more attainable air fryer for most people. Would be interesting to see a cheap vs steep air fryer video to see if more expensive ones are worth the price.

[@struebz]

I was so sceptical about an air fryer. Was thinking, why do I need another oven? It’s an absolute game changer. Got one with 2 drawers and it’s great

[@eoinlooktong3278]

a wet one that i would love to see is a creme brulee or a souflee. They would be an interesting recipe for the air fryer!!!

[@alexdavis5766]

Watching this whilst on a train that’s next stop is Weston Super Mare! I’ll give you a wave! (Travelling back from Exeter for my sisters wedding) glad to have something fun to watch as bored already but not into Stafford until 7pm

[@mrbarrylewis]

i'm waving lol cheers Alex

[@mathboy1066]

Air Fryers are so versatile. Great Video once again Barry!

[@mrbarrylewis]

Thanks mate

[@AmyAmos7]

I use my airfryer everyday. I love it. I cook all sorts in it. Maybe try cheese toastie and corn on the cob (not together 😂)

[@louisehorrell8910]

Just sat down to watch this, and my 5 year old raced in saying "I heard Barry Lewis so I'm watching too" 😂😂😂 think youve got a new fan there. Eldest already watches, and tries, the recipes and videos.

[@pauline3379]

Ooh the fish and chips look so yummy, the colour on both looked good, and who doesn't love minted peas? Good one Barry 😊

[@chris_is_here_oh_no]

Very impressed, never knew you could do so much with an air fryer. Excellent work!

[@anndownsouth5070]

Becky, shaking her head "NO" when you said the builder and his family like the chocolate flan were just so funny.

[@sidkoul]

The food looks amazing Barry! Thanks for showing us how!

[@Julesmakes71]

Try Yorkshire puddings they work really well in the airfryer or toad in the hole.

[@mrbarrylewis]

Good call!

[@ray73864]

Here in Australia (at least Western Australia), toad in the hole is a slice of bread, with a hole in the middle, and then an egg in the hole, cooked in a frying pan :D

[@AmandaGemini]

@@ray73864 LOL we do this in the American South only we call it "egg in a basket".

[@junebryant5159]

You are giving me inspiration to make stuff in an air fryer, I have a microwave, baker and air fryer all in one🤔

[@fraserkatie]

Always love Mrs B's opinions on your food! And your children too! 😊

[@lockonandfire]

Would definitely be interested in seeing how far you could push the basic air fryer - not that I'm trying to stop you getting a more fully featured one, just that I think it would be cool to see just how much you can achieve with a basic model. (I'd also be interested to see power usage vs the oven, but I realise doing that would be well nerdy and possibly beyond the interest of the wider audience! 😂)

[@LiterallyAllNamesAreTaken]

there’s videos already on YT that test the power usage

[@jessiep2471]

Love the Boston cameo! Fabulous video as always 👌 ❤

[@SirNecro]

Honestly, get a better machine. The things you can do with it are amazing. There are even machines with glass windows so you can see the dish cooking which would help with the cake making experience. Personally I purchased the Foodie by Ninja and I use it daily. It's great for casserole type dishes in the colder weather, it will do your rice, it will roast. It will pressure cook. For me it's the singular device that does it all

[@stevenskim18]

Love this video! Please keep this playlist going, Barry!

[@pete104242]

Hey barry, as my wife is veggie I limit air frying to non meat. She likes a curry and I have tried frying Paneer before and got the scars to prove it, a "Misto" spray with Paneer works amazingly in an air fryer, lovely crisp golden edges. dunk in a curry or skewers, job done

[@karenshean8841]

You did well there Barry, excellent!

[@esesbee27]

Lots of people have probably said this but here goes. When cooking in an air fryer you should knock the temp and cooking time down. When I started I cooked for half the time then tested with a food thermometer. Usually you don't need the whole second half of time. Also I would recommend using an oil spray bottle because it's been proven that the propellant in the shop bought sprays damages the non stick coating on your basket. I use a Cosori 5.5lt and I blooming love it.

[@almostadult5692]

I will never bake potatoes in my oven again after using the air fryer. I also baked a fruit cake in there last Christmas and was equally surprised by the cake tin! Thanks Barry, me and my 2 year old daughter love your videos, she particularly likes Chloe.

[@tiago9977]

I'd love to see more air fryer videos in the future - testing recipes, hacks & limits

[@phantomfire4929]

I miss the supersize guys🎉🎉 peeling toffees for hours 😂

[@beccasmama63]

I love making mini potatoes in my air fryer. I put the mini potatoes in a bag along with a bit of oil, salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder and PAPRIKA! 375 F for 12 mins and yum yum

[@danmbradley]

Glad to see you seeing the benefits of the airfryer barry 😁 We don't have a fancy oven with timers and occasionally we would forget about things and they would burn. Airfryer timer is a god send.

[@respectrealperson290]

Hiya Barry! Used a airfryer to cook roast pork; a small one. Still fed 4 people. Had to take the rack out. Crisped up the outside, and then lowered temp for a long even roasting time. Best pork roast ever. I really liked the out side crunch with the inner tenderness. I am super happy to get more cooking ideas and recipes for the airfryer from you! Thank you so much for your videos!!!

[@lifeisraph]

Your amazing culinary creations really encourage me to buy an air fryer of my own, Barry! :)

[@ByHerHand]

3 course meal with 2 desserts is my idea of a good time!

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

You legit made a stunning impression of mr krabs at the beggining Barry! 😂😂😂

[@mrbarrylewis]

haha awesome

[@psychorabbitt]

Over the roughly five years since I bought my air fryer, I've definitely used it more than my actual oven. Though I haven't made like cake or pork chops or French toast in it. Mostly chicken nuggets, onion rings, and french fries. Though I have made chicken breast in it.

[@joanneganon7157]

Fish and Chips with Minted Peas Oh my! You could slice off the top of the Cake. Great Job Barry😍. JO JO IN VT 💞

[@bentley684]

Mate, my advice for what it's worth as an ex-chef is to get the Instant vortex plus air fryer, I rarely use my oven anymore, it's quicker and so much cheaper to use than an oven. All the best fella.

[@ellebee2419]

Airfryers are fantastic. Go by the 15-20% less rule (time and temp - depends on the power/model of your fryer). They are so much safer for younger kids/people with mobility issues to use independently. Can easily chuck it in the dishwasher to clean.

[@MusingsFromTheDen]

OMG that fish and chips is making my mouth water. Actually the whole lot looks amazing. 😋

[@godzilla5599]

I jam anything meant for an oven in the airfryer,the most recent I found is corn on the cob-some advice if you try it,most suggestions on the net just shove the corn in the fryer,I found if you wrap it in foil and smear some butter and a dash of salt it comes out perfect corn on the cob.

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

Incredible video as always Barry! Always happy to see a pug cameo and Mrs b judging! Next time you should try making lava cakes on the Air Fryer! Proper Posh!

[@mrbarrylewis]

nice idea!

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

​@@mrbarrylewis very happy You think so mate!😊😊

[@MrJohnMDay]

We bought a double basket Air Fryer, which is a little restricting for some things as the baskets are not quite as wide as the singles. But i already knew i wasnt going to be doing any cakes/scones/bread and things of the like in the air fryer. What it is good for is cooking different things at different temperatures and different times and having everything cook and finish at the same time, which is just what i wanted. We do most of our cooking in the air fryer now, it is cheaper as it cooks in three quarters of the time and heats up faster. All in all although it was an expensive peice of equipement it is well worth it, and some things cook even better in the air fryer, Some things stay even more succulant imo, sausages are incredible and cook in just 12-16 minutes (not frozen) depening how well you want them. Frozen chips can be done in 12 - 16 minutes depending on how many you put in (Dont ovefill). Also Veg tossed in a drizzle of oil and salt/pepper then air fryed to a little bit charred is nice and also fairly healthy. If you like TOFU, try cubing some firm TOFU, drizzle of oil salt and pepper and air fry until crispy/ slightly golden. Overall, energy saving, healthier than frying and time saving. What you can not do is cook whole meals for a family of 4 in there (depending on what that meal consists of), you would have to utilize other methods such as microwave or hob. If you have to cook in an oven type environment like oven or air fryer (an air fryer is, a very small fan assisted oven) and the air fryer isnt big enough then you may aswell just put everything in the oven.

[@toddbuddy]

This one i bought because of it being the pick of America's Test Kitchen. I really like it. Instant Pot Vortex 6 quart. I think the basket type work the best.

[@SkyFellowship]

Pro Home Cooks channel has an excellent series on air fryers and I beg you Barry, get a Cosori, they're the best for a reason.

[@ShalimarPerfume]

The air fryer I purchased is a 10.6 quart Innsky with an oven type door and a window. It comes with 2 mesh shelves, a bottom pan shelf, a rotisserie for a whole chicken, a mesh cylindrical rotisserie basket and a set of meat skewers. I got it for $146 Canadian dollars. I also purchased a set of baking pans to fit it and a 600 Innsky recipe book. I made cake yesterday. Just a box cake that I had in the pantry. The batter filled the smaller bundt pan and 2 small loaves that I baked separately. It was a bit of trial and error, with temperature, bake times and placement of shelf. But eventually figured it out with a lower temperature and the lower placement of the rack so it wouldn't burn before cooking through. Next time I'll try a from scratch cake from the Innsky cookbook.

[@HFC786]

Please do a 7 course posh meal in an air fryer

[@mrbarrylewis]

haha love that idea

[@karleedu]

You surprise me every time! Mrs B likes it!

[@samhenwood5746]

Thanks Barry & Mrs B 😋👍

[@irmgardvanderhaven390]

I would like to see you make a meal for a family of four. Is it still better than an oven?

[@mrbarrylewis]

You can 100% fit enough for a family of 4 if you get creative, it'll be cosy, this is a smaller one, but they do have much larger ones also separate shelves too would help, may have to source the larger ones!

[@kimmerrington1789]

I have the instant pot duo and it’s fab. Works as 2 4.3 lr baskets or take out the middle partition and have one 8.6 lr basket

[@Emmuzka]

I've made yeast doughnuts in an air fryer that taste just like deep fried ones! The trick was to brush the ready buns with browned butter before rolling them in the sugar. A perfect way to make home made doughnuts when you don't want to make a zillion of them, and avoid the deep fried smell.

[@MiscToddley]

If your going to try another air-fryer, try a toaster oven model. They're easier to use, pan wise, than those bucket models.

[@Ubersaur]

I've never heard of putting mint in with peas. Now I'll have to try it

[@lucybrebner1529]

One of the first things i did in my air fryer was a scotch egg. amazing ,, xx

[@mandygriffin5241]

Sweet or white potato fries - I decant normal veg oil into a spray bottle and just spritz the fries, rather than coat them. Slightly healthier. Never had a bad batch. Crispy outside and fluffy centres.

[@lisam2537]

I absolutely love this series. I have been trying new things in mine. Great for cooking for one or 2. I did the scones (biscuits):) and they were amazing and 5 minutes 40 seconds no oven preheat. Chicken comes out wonderful. Keep them coming!!! Great video!!!! Thank you.

[@MisterKrane]

I'd love to see Barry test out a Ninja Foodi 15 in 1, air fryers are great but got nothing on a Ninja Foodi. Bit expensive but basically all you need, especially if you have a smaller kitchen. I have the older model of Foodi but the new one can do even more, including Sous Vide apparently. I believe one of the models comes with an attached thermometer too, very fancy.

[@jamesstead2256]

Will you try cooking in the Drew&Cole CleverChef 14-in-1 Intelligent Digital Multi Cooker

[@wrightfamily4373]

I have this same air fryer it makes the best sweet potato fries ever just quick and easy stuff and just for me. We use it on our campervan all the time we do wish it was bigger but the bigger I get the more power they use and then you lose the benefit of saving electricity.

[@duranbodasing]

Fish parcel is top shelf mate!

[@MrGrimsmith]

I decided to buy one after your last video in this series, spent a little more for a dual drawer one with separate timers and functions but we plan on using it instead of the oven much of the time. It definitely fits the bill as far as chips are concerned but with other things I've found it necessary to reduce the temperature by about 20 C and the time by 20% then play it by ear. Standard times just burn the food. Still better than the oven though as I don't have to wait 15 minutes for it to heat up, there actually isn't a preheat on my air fryer and the destructions specifically state not to preheat it.

[@CupcakeSprinkleUwU]

Considering the air fryer is the only way I have to cook, this is very helpful. XD Woo-hoo!

[@butterflymcqueen5721]

Ki watched your scone recipe and juat had to try a cheese cake and it was good. I use mine everyday for various thins

[@MatsJPB]

Yeah, I'm really warming up to getting an airfryer!

[@clairegregory2006]

i use a silicon bundt tin in my airfryer for cakes and they cook fine without the bump. Also I cook them at 150c.

[@Shannylou101]

Would love to see this kind of video but as breakfast, lunch and dinner

[@ST-fw3td]

Ann over at How To Cook That actually did the energy use comparison between an air fryer, deep fryer, and oven. She found that the deep fryer was actually the most efficient if you look only at energy use. It's definitely worse for you, calorie-wise.

[@davidfernelz]

How did the other two compare? Was the air fryer better?

[@ST-fw3td]

@@davidfernelz As I recall, the air fryer was middle of the road in all the tests. The deep fryer was most efficient and tasted the best, but was the least healthy. The oven was least efficient, most healthy, and tasted the worst, and the air fryer was in the middle.

[@GriffandZeus]

Need the air fryer accessories. I have a skewer rack for mine & often make Chicken Souvlaki, chips & flatbreads in about 15 mins

[@CarlGorn]

French toast is so much more than eggs. For mine, I use eggs, bourbon vanilla, orange zest, the barest dash of cayenne, salt, sugar, and heavy (aka double) cream. A more accurate description would be custard toast, because that's essentially what it is - bread that's soaked in a custard mix and toasted.

[@WhizzyWheelz]

I dont know if anyone else has said this but when cooking the eggy bread perhaps putting down some grease proof paper at the bottom of the air fryer might mitigate against potential dripage of the wet egg on to the heating element?

[@charliewilde8250]

My best air fryer dish was enchiladas baked the chicken, shredded it into goo then assembled strainght in the basket with the grid out. Done cottage pie like that too

[@susie2shoes]

I’ve just ordered one … I blame Barry Lewis 🤪

[@DrWittzy]

Please try the instant pot ultimate lid It has an air fryer, grill, sous vide, dehydrator, pressure cooker and many more all in one. Think you'd have a blast with it. 😁

[@carolineanderson3341]

Barry, watch using the fry light there's always big discussions over on the ninja air fryer pages....over time it destroys the non stick coating on anything its used on. One of the ingredients in it does it.

[@PlatoonGoon]

I had to look up the eggy bread thing lol that's something I've never heard

[@janetroberts2262]

I never preheat my air fryers, admittedly I haven’t tried a cake but I still wouldn’t preheat as they heat up so quickly and maybe the slightly over browned top of your cake proves that you don’t really need to. Air fryers use a lower wattage and less time so definitely less electricity than a whole oven. ❤

[@Little_Dragon626]

englishman here, it's french toast. I called it eggy bread as a child, and grew out of it

[@martinquayle1690]

Literally put on your video and at the same time came home after a couple of pints and made pizzas in the airfryer, with store bought pizza bases! Worked a charm, happy fellow!!! Maybe a roast next???

[@martinedingivan]

I did my madras b4 I put it in my slow cooker which had a lot of liquid in the air fryer and it tasted delicious 😊

[@ForceFreeTrainergirl06]

What you need is a double air fryer. I've just bought a Ninja and it has two compartments. If you want the food in each compartment cooked and ready at the same time, you just programme it for the temp and time in each compartment and it makes sure it all finishes together. My Ninja gives a choice of air fry, bake, roast, and reheat. I make fish and chips in it with fish in one side and chips in the other. I'm not sure about the peas tho.. I'd rather just put them in the micro. I also have some silicone inserts which fit the inside of the pans which avoids lots of washing up. I just put them in the dish washer each time. The Ninja tells you to cook things at 25 degrees lower than an oven and that is maybe why your cake was slightly burned on the top. Frankly, I just experiment and see what I think.

[@PunkyHorrors]

I always thought that eggy bread was savoury and that french toast had sugar and vanilla in to make it sweet

[@samc2]

Me too, I would never serve eggy bread with fruit on it, it goes on a fry up! 😂😂

[@jo.85]

Same. At least here in Australia

[@zoeyd9763]

Was that a cadbury cake mix a just saw!! 😵 I need that in my life!!

[@loeysmob]

I cook lamb loin chops, chicken thighs, muffins, cakes, scones, roast veggies, roast chicken, chicken mignons, mongolian beef, beans and so much more in mine.

[@ArtoriasNX]

A dual draw ninja max are pretty great and versatile with timings and cooking multiple things at multiple different temps and times at the same time

[@mrbarrylewis]

Yeah, i've seen some of those, may have to get one to play around with

[@ray73864]

I had both an air-fryer and an all-in-one, wanted to reduce the number of appliances, so I got myself the Instant Pot Pro Crisp. Gave the air-fryer to mum, since she needed a replacement one, and for christmas I gave my sister and her husband my old Philips All-in-One, since I figured they would use it (Her husband uses it pretty much every day) but I knew they wouldn't buy one and I wasn't going to buy one for them. I use the Instant Pot all the time, both for pressure cooking and air-frying, love the thing to death, and it has the pre-warm stage. Also, for a variation on the English scone, as nice as they are, PITA to make, try the Aussie Scone recipe, much much simpler :D 4 cups SR Flour, 300mL of cream, 300mL of Lemonade (the fizzy variety, so 7-up or Sprite, here in Australia we have Kirks Lemonade, which has no lime flavour in it). Super simple, easy to remember.

[@sahpem4425]

I’ve never heard of peas and mint together. I’ll have to try that.

[@anniekochera]

putting everything in, reminds me of when you got the large crock pot to make the English Breakfast in it at one time.

[@CarlGorn]

If you're going to level up your air fryer, I say spend the money and buy Emeril Lagasse's French Door 360. Nice amount of interior space(24 liters) with multiple racks and a chip basket & drip tray, so you can cook multiple dishes at the same time, clear glass front doors so you can see what's going on, and a nice array of smart functions with digital readout. Here in the States, it goes for around $300, which translates to £241. I'm squirreling away money to buy one myself.

[@YaaLFH]

Next time try baked camembert with honey and walnuts! Ready in 7 minutes and delicious.

[@Ambiii11]

Love my air fryer 🤗🤗🥰🥰

[@mrbarrylewis]

They are pretty fun things and I guess if they get more people cooking win win

[@Ambiii11]

@@mrbarrylewis Barry i have the cosori 5L one and haven't used the oven and reduced my hob cooking 🥴😻😻👍🤗🤗🤗🥰🥰

[@nancydonaldson3886]

Airfryers are great for kids and cooking because it's timed and controlled You can roast a chook and potatoes and Yorkshire puddings and a fruit cake or self saucing pudding

[@jasonbuchanan6794]

You said you want one with a window on it . The one I have got has got a motorised rotisserie bar, forks and handle to rotate up to a 1.2kg whole chicken and meat joints to offer even cooking results . It is called Scoville 11 Litre Digital Air Fryer With Rotisserie Feature . You should try it

[@davidf8749]

Barry does the experiments so we don't have to. Eggy bread and Fish (with the obligatory chips) are on the menu.

[@kassemir]

This is interesting as a series, and if you're cooking for one, and can live with the fiddly nature of taking things in and out of the basket, it could potentially be worth it. Though, if you have a household of people, like you do, probably not really a good option.

[@TwoWholeWorms]

You need to get a hold of a Ninja Foodi 9-in-1. I am not exaggerating when I say it changed my life. xD

[@vogonpoet5860]

i did steak, chips and egg, going to try cajun chicken soup and biscuits/scones with square dmplings, THOUGHTS ?

[@ZedIsNotGaming]

Here's my air fryer recipe: get yourself one of those rectangular sheets of pizza dough, slather it in pizza sauce of choice, add mozzarella, wrap in a roll, cut into segments and bake. Wonderful pizza rolls!

[@alh2116]

I love air fryers the food comes out really good. I love it because the food does taste as heavy oily as when you fry food in oil. I just love it!! Thank you Barry for showing us all the stuff you can make in it!!