Airfryer Chips: Homemade vs Frozen

Love chips but which one is best in the Airfryer? having had mixed results with homemade chips when I first had the airfryer, I thought I would do a comparison and see which turns out the best.
Hope you enjoy....
Kerry :)
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[@shazzabbegg9934]

Oven chips are pre cooked with oil ETC so will naturally cook quicker. My friend’s dad who’s in his 80s is a master home made chips/roast potato maker. He always says make sure your chips are thoroughly dry before cooking, be it on an air fryer or any other way. Only when the chips are dry add your oil etc and cook away ❤️ xx

[@budgetcookinguk]

That's a good point re dry chips before adding oil thank you💕💕

[@tfste]

I never put oil on oven chips. If l want proper chips l use my Actifry.

[@SuperLittleTyke]

Yes, the chips must be dry. I use my salad spinner to get them very dry. Sometimes pat with a clean tea towel afterwards. For oil I've tried sunflower oil and rapeseed oil. I get better results with rapeseed oil. I haven't tried using olive oil yet, as the smoke point is lower than the other oils.

[@budgetcookinguk]

@@SuperLittleTyke great tip with the drying using a salad spinner, love it👌💕

[@clairepapadatos1116]

Exactly what I thought!

[@stevebrown8233]

Hi Shazz, I’m a 62 year old guy who has just been given an air fryer by my daughter and I’ve just come across your videos. Firstly may I say I’ve watched a few different peoples videos but yours is so informative because they are real, and a little funny if I was being honest. I’m going to make my own chips tonight as you did in your video, I’ve also subscribed so I can watch more of them. Lastly I love your breakdown of cost, makes for an interesting finish to your video. Thank you Steve

[@budgetcookinguk]

Aw that's really lovely Steve, a great gift from your daughter! 😃👍💕

[@colinbirks5403]

Put the bottom bowl in some hot water. It will expand.

[@chrisw138]

Par boil the marris pipers chips for 2 mins with a teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda, rinse shake, like you do with roast potatoes, not as much obviously, then season cook for 12mins. Come out with crispy edges like the crisp on a roast potato.

[@budgetcookinguk]

Hmmm I need to try that thank you👍👍

[@phillloyd5233]

We prefer home made chips in air fryer. We crinkle cut the chips, let them soak in cold water for an hour, drain and dry thoroughly, then toss in small amount of extra virgin olive oil with salt and pepper, then air fry for about 12-13 minutes. Works every time. Keep up the good work!!

[@budgetcookinguk]

Ooo that's a great method Phil, I need to get hold of a crinkle cut thingmabob👌

[@WasabiDreams]

i need to seriously look at getting an air fryer myself, i only ever hear good things about them

[@cudgee7144]

@@WasabiDreams I was the same, thought it would be another " Gadget " used once then taking up space. How wrong i was, but a piece of advise, get one with a square cooking basket, more cooking space, so better bang for buck.

[@susieseegolun6153]

@@budgetcookinguk I bought I crinkle cut slicer off Amazon for £2.20 it’s brilliant really sharp. I’m a newbie on your channel and I’m binge watching 🤗🤗 x

[@budgetcookinguk]

@@susieseegolun6153 oh thank you Susie💕💕I will have a look on amazon for that👍👍👍

[@bimboclack7079]

We normally par boil homade chips for 3 minutes into cold water 💧 to cool dry off spray with oil air fry for 12 minutes we normally make enough to freeze and they can be cooked from frozen but keep an eye on them as the varies between 15 and 18 minutes. As always absolutely brilliant video looking forward to the next one. YOU forgot to mention the Swedish meat balls from IKEA lol 😆 😜 😄.

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thank you Jim😄👍like your method👌will try that myself

[@georginadove4748]

Aha found you at last! So many budget cooking KZbin videos but I like yours 😘. Thank you for doing this one especially, I’ve always wonder which is best but never did my own comparison. You always hit the nail on the head Kerry, thank you. Have a lovely weekend x

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thank you Georgina! 💕

[@SuperToronto416]

Great video Kerry. With my homemade chips I soak them in some salted water for about 30 minutes then pat them dry before putting them into the air fryer to cook. Always turn out great.

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thank you Tracy💕like your method too👌

[@davidduncan6889]

Deep fat fryer every time, much less hassle & proper tasting chips!

[@denisedavies3575]

I find homebase chips and fries take about 30 minutes to cook in my Innoteck 30 litre air fryer. Although I haven't worked out the cost between frozen and homemade. At the moment I'm still buying frozen chips but do make sweet potato fries from fresh fur about 25 mins with the skin on and they turn out really good. I'm addicted to sweet potatoes chips with mayonnaise too do into. They're really good YUM!

[@MysteriousBeingOfLight]

Thank you very much, just got an Air fryer and very excited to try new recipes x

[@budgetcookinguk]

Yay congrats on getting an Airfryer, they're great love em🎉🎉👍💕

[@janebrandon]

Great comparison, thank you. Will definitely be giving home made chips a try now I have seen this.

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thank you Jane 😃👍💕

[@Elizabeth-gn9dc]

Just came across your channel and find your videos really instructive and helpful. I use ramekins for mini pies, Yorkshire puddings, mini sponges or for serving dips, sauces, guacamole etc in buffets.

[@ciaomuffet]

Oven chips have already been blanched and fried once, so they are always quicker to cook.

[@budgetcookinguk]

It wasn't so much about the timings but about taste and cost😃👍homemade won on those factors

[@user-vu6gf6kz3o]

@@budgetcookinguk Too true

[@diannebrown7393]

Love this also such a safer way to make homemade chips ,no more chip pans

[@budgetcookinguk]

God yes! So true Dianne. Chip pan fires were a real problem back in the 80s, remember my gran had one - boy her chips were good but still, the fire risk🥴

[@Robob0027]

And no smell either. Air fryers are the best things ever invented and the two drawer ones even better.

[@SuperLittleTyke]

I prefer to make chips fresh, also with Maris Piper, but sometimes you don't have the time for peeling, soaking and drying. So as an alternative my favourite frozen chips are Iceland crinkle cut ones. I also found that frozen chips take slightly less time to cook. As for cost, the last 2.5kg bag of Maris Piper cost £1.59 from ASDA and that amount makes a lot of chips. The crinkle cut frozen chips are £1 for 900g, but I get the 10% pensioner discount if I go on Tuesdays. By the way, I get my fresh chips super dry in the salad spinner.

[@SimonGaleandro]

thanks for the tips on chips x

[@Clavinovaman]

There are notable differences in terms of quality and taste with frozen chips. In comparison tests, very rarely is like for like apparent. The ALDI’s and LIDL’s tend to use cheaper varieties, but doesn’t mean they are bad. For us, though, Waitrose, M&S and Sainsbury’s TTD offer tastier potato products because they use higher quality varieties. King Edwards, Marie’s Piper or similar cooked in good quality olive or vegetable oils may be lost with some peoples palettes. For me, though, the difference is marked.

[@wendydalton3853]

Interesting as always. Love your uploads

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thank you Wendy💕💕💕

[@janishayes7366]

Going to do some frozen chips (1st time ever) for Tea. I love following you Kerry, you're so easy to watch and makes me try different things x

[@budgetcookinguk]

Aww thank you Janis💕💕this channel has made me try new things too, it's great to have you along for the journey 👍

[@janebere193]

Great video Kerry. Interesting to see both side by side. I think I prefer home made ones. I always end up peeling and chipping the spuds, always got a bag of frozen in the freezer as a back up though. Lately I've been dicing my spuds, they tend to cook more evenly than the chip shape.

[@budgetcookinguk]

Ah that's a smart idea Jane, I like it😃👍💕💕

[@lesliesweeting8257]

Good advice

[@ianlindsay1454]

Hi, We just started watching your videos, we’ve watched 3 now and look forward to watching many more. We love your approach to these dishes, very natural. It must be difficult for you sometimes having to hold the camera and cook but you do a good job, well done. We loved a bit you said in one of the ones we watched when you were doing a meal as well for Valerie, an elderly neighbour I think you said. That is such a nice gesture. We are subscribed and look forward to watching many more. Ian and Angie.

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thank you for watching and subscribing Ian and Angie💕its been a year since I started sunday dinners for Valerie, we always have a sunday dinner and I found out that Valerie hadn't had one for so so long (you'd never cook yourself a roast for just one) so I offered, she is like my gran who never ate huge portions, in fact she often says I give her too much and she has a small plate! 😄I do her shopping once a week too👌shes welsh, I've a soft spot for anyone from wales as my daughters nan lives in north wales🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿💕

[@glamdolly30]

@@budgetcookinguk Oh that is so lovely - what a sweetheart you are, a Heaven sent neighbour for dear Valerie!

[@angelalynch9286]

I'm new to the ninja so looking for basic, budget food ideas so thank you for sharing. I will definitely be trying some homemade chips x

[@dennispatchett9806]

I love nice chips this was a brilliant demonstration and I’ve just picked up a great tip of putting a bit of salt on before cooking I’ve never done that

[@Azraelish]

Another great video. I find your posts super relaxing! 😊

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thank you! That's so lovely💕💕

[@juliewatts1937]

Your home cut chips look chunkier than the frozen ones so will take a bit longer to cook. I agree with other comments- cut, soak and then freeze your chips, makes them more convenient (you could par cook before freezing as well)

[@budgetcookinguk]

I need to try freezing them for sure, great tip thank you Julie👍💕

[@hilarygriffiths3036]

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[@sueo2]

Love your honest videos Kerry , mistakes and all, xx

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thank you Sue!💕💕

[@johnjdevlin2610]

Thanks for the comparison. With this video I learned a lot about cooking chips in an air fryer from you. And also from those who left comments. I'll have to try my own comparison and see for myself. Thanks!

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thank you John👍👍

[@MichaelLyne-rf1hf]

Thank you for that little tip, the air fryer is a total game changer. Many thanks 👍

[@keithalisonpreston9327]

Another great video. We have both with frozen chips i cook them on max crisp and home made chips i like red potatoes soak for hour depending on amount i par boil . Drain and pat dry then toss in oil with salt and sometimes chilli flakes. Air fry for 20mins. Look forward to nxt one. Alison. Xx

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thank you Alison😃💕I need to try the frozen on max crisp next time, always airfry before

[@lyndamcleod2242]

Hi Kerry,learning from you how to cook in my ninja ! Everything explained so well for everyone,Thankyou so much for your channel,lovely lady x x

[@budgetcookinguk]

Aww thank you very much Lynda💕💕

[@MichaelLyne-rf1hf]

Thank you for your tutorial, excellenty explained, I will sertainly be using your recommendations. Many thanks. I cannot emphasize how good they look and taste Enjoy your day

[@christinenewman2898]

The home made sound so much crispy it depends how much time you have x

[@budgetcookinguk]

True, frozen very handy if short on time and they can taste great with a bit of extra adornment 👍💕

[@terrinewell3044]

Thank you for doing that side by side for us. I'm in Canada, so I don't know if the costs will be the same, but next time I get groceries, I'll try this challenge for myself. We do love fries here.

[@budgetcookinguk]

Oh that's fab Terri, thank you for watching from Canada! 👋😃💕

[@davidmitchell2766]

Yes my favourite uploaded to watch thanks Kerry

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thank you David!💕

[@thetruthbetold961]

Thank you so much for showing the difference between home made and frozen chips! I have subscribed to your channel.

[@budgetcookinguk]

Aw thanks so much for subbing👋😀💕

[@leonnielsen9284]

Thank you for this refreshing video. About the Ramekins, a little tip (if no one has mentioned this before), which can also be used for glasses that has gotten stuck together after dishwashing; put the bottom bowl/glass in a hot bath, while putting cold water in the top bowl/glass.

[@budgetcookinguk]

Oh thank you Leonnie, will remember that next time😄💕

[@imeldadolan3801]

Thoroughly enjoyed your no nonsense approach to the demonstration Keep up the good work...

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thank you Imelda, really appreciate that😀💕💕

[@pauldowney8805]

I always put my homemade chips into boiling water & boil for 2 minutes drain &dry then spray oil air fry approx 12 minutes enjoy your honestly

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thank you Paul👍like your method

[@bridgetjones4702]

For homemade chips I cut and soak in salted water for a while, drain place in a foil tray with tsp oil and herby salt cover with foil air fry for 10 min (depending on the amount) then if soft decant into the air fryer add more salt and cook for 5 mins. Cooking in foil container steams the chips and helps the oil absorb. But everyone has their own preferences and if you like the result all is good 😊

[@DQ940]

Great video. Love the idea of your channel.

[@Liz-sq9pf]

Hi from Australia new subscriber 🙂 I have purchased the same airfyer haven’t used enough until I watched your channel your recipes are so easy I am going to try them all 🌹

[@micheleselvage8873]

Awww Kerry, you always make me smile and chuckle! Yes Brain Fog in Ikea I know it well, I hate the place but also love seeing their ideas, but just want to get out! Great Blog as always! 🥰🥰🥰

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thank you Michele 💕💕yes! That's it! Love the swedish style but it all gets a bit much after a while (the ikea shopping experience)🥴😄

[@glamdolly30]

And the home made chips were cheaper too? Wow it's a no-brainer, they look delicious! Great video, I just brought a Ninja Foodi 15-in-1 that does everything bar the washing up! Wanted to find a video on chips and this was perfect - thank you Kerry!

[@budgetcookinguk]

Aww thank you so much💕💕 the ninja foodi 15 in 1looks like a good bit of kit👌

[@glamdolly30]

@@budgetcookinguk Ooh it is, got mine in December and don't know how I managed without it! Highly recommended, and was on sale at £249 on the Ninja website last time I looked, I paid £299 and it's worth it!

[@budgetcookinguk]

@@glamdolly30 it's my birthday coming up (well a few months away lol) going to have to start dropping some heavy hints lol😃👍

[@glamdolly30]

@@budgetcookinguk Ooh yes, drop some hints girl - after all, hubby will be benefiting from all the delicious grub you'll be serving up in a fraction of the time! The 15-in-1 Smartlid Multi cooker is the newest and best of the Ninja multi cookers on the market, and I just checked - it is still £249.99 on the Ninja website. It promises to save around 40% on your energy bills too! I confess I've a vested interest - I'd love you to get one, so you can feature it on your wonderful channel, and I can get some new recipe tips from you, lol! I reckon it would get you lots more viewers, as not many UK channels are featuring the Ninja Foodi 15-in-1 (by far the best machine as it does it all). One lovely American lady called Louise has an excellent cooking channel called 'The Salted Pepper', specialising on Ninja recipes only - well worth a watch if you're curious. We could really do with a British equivalent to offer Ninja recipes for a UK palate/tastes - you would be the perfect host! Seriously, I'm not the best cook (I'm 54 now and only started cooking in my 40s, so I've a lot to learn!) but this machine makes it so quick and easy to produce umpteen different things. I particularly like the 'Steam Meals' function, which means you can produce a complete meal - meat, veg and potatoes/rice/pasta all together. And it does the best whole roast chicken I've ever had. It has a very clever built-in thermometer you just stick into your whole chicken/joint of beef/pork whatever (even steaks, as long as they're 1.5cms thick), then you use pre-set buttons to tell it what kind of meat it is and if you want it rare/med rare or well done. Then just close the lid and let it get on with the job. You don't have to set a time - the thermometer means the machine knows when it's cooked to your liking, and it switches itself off automatically. It's perfect, 'no-brainer' cooking, for a nervous amateur like me! Anyway, enough waffle from me! I just discovered your channel this week when browsing recipes, and this video was so useful for Ninja chips (I'm making them from scratch from now on!) I'll be binge-watching your other videos over the weekend. Keep up the excellent work Kerry & thanks again. X

[@steveward5044]

thank you. Definitely inspired me to use an air fryer for home made chips :) x

[@marcj3682]

Just subbed for your honesty. Just bought my airfryer and looking for ideas/instructions.

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thank you subbing Marc, I really appreciate that😃👍👍

[@kab7044]

Great comparison! I will try home made….

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thank you Chris! 😃👍💕

[@johnmcmahon4364]

Great video nice to see the comparison i agree the home cooked chips looks better, but its all the prep work involved, so I will stick to frozen I am lazy

[@budgetcookinguk]

Me too John, nothing wrong with frozen esp with a bit extra adornment but if I have time for the extra faff (& the energy lol) I may whip out the peeler😄👍

[@paulsnape271]

Maybe you are lazy but so am I and I do think they taste better too

[@rinacraig7307]

Lovely vidio Kerry. I've learnt a lot of extra tips . I have always just par cooked frozen & homemade chips in a plastic bag in the microwave complete with condiments & oil & it's been a hit & mis. But usually a hit. Can't wait to try these tips of yours . Blessings from S.A.

[@budgetcookinguk]

Hi Rina👋😀💕that's lovely, thank you for watching! Like your technique too😀👍

[@PD62155]

Nothing beats homemade chips.

[@conishkee]

1/30/24: This was a great demonstration and I enjoyed it. I'm looking forward to trying them both. Thank you. (I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your accent!)

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thank you so much 😄💕

[@rubyreddress1]

Thanks Sue do hope so.💐♥️🙏🏻🙋🏻‍♀️

[@garethwilliams976]

I always buy thick cut frozen and slightly defrost amount to be fried in a bowl for about 30 min at kitchen temperature. Then into fryer with the pan never more than half full. Cook for about 15 minutes at 120 and shake once during cooking. Add salt and spray with oil and return to fryer for 10-15 minutes at full power shaking the basket once or twice during cooking and checking for brown preference. This gives a nice fluffy chip with a crisp outside - try it!

[@harleyinred]

thank you, enjoyed it!!!

[@budgetcookinguk]

That's lovely, thank you😀👍💕

[@rectify2003]

The secret for making great homemade chips, is the variety, and then soaking them in salt water, and removing the starch by washing. Leaving them in the fridge will dry them out. Make sure 5hey are evenly cut and as dry as possible. To store them in the fridge, par boil, for a few minutes, and seal in freezer bags with oil

[@trishparker7140]

I’m very greedy and have the 9in1, the 15in1, and the dual. Don’t use my oven unless a pizza is wanted, I would pressure the chips then air fry them x Love your Chanel it’s great x

[@budgetcookinguk]

Omg what a collection love it🥰

[@hopefletcher7420]

A fun experiment and you get to eaten the results! I would recommend microwaving the raw chips for a couple of minutes and patting dry before air frying. I think you'll get a fluffier interior. From Southern California on a warm November 2nd.

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thank you, I'll try microwaving next time👍 hello to you in Southern California 👋😀💕💕

[@Radio4ManLeics]

Frozen chips are part-cooked before freezing, so they should cook quicker. Some brands also have a coating on Oven Chips to crisp them up.

[@gunnerman1880]

I like frozen lot less hassle but I'd suggest you use inserts to 1 prolong the fryer trays and 2 no clean up.. but obviously frozen are pre cooked so take less time. For me I would shake after adding the oils and salt and add no oil with frozen but needed. 😊

[@MH-qg4yl]

Love watching you are so natural 🧡

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thank you! 😃👍💕

[@janelloyd4332]

Great video as always Kerry, Ive found making sure the chips are completely dry before cooking helps reduce the time... why do I still flinch when you hit the video camera with the palm of your hand in between shots...lol

[@budgetcookinguk]

Oh no do you? I'll try and stop lol. You're right I need to make sure hm chips are completely dry👌

[@paulsaunders2927]

Thank you so much for your videos.

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thank you Paul👋😀

[@cookiecook7042]

Frozen chips are pre cook with canola oil, I usually do them max crisp 15min from frozen depending how you like them. Agree home made better & baked potatoes are awsome. I have AF300 dual & love your experiments.

[@budgetcookinguk]

Ooo I will have to try that thank you, one thing I've learnt theres a time for frozen chips and there's a time for homemade depending on time and convenience on the given day. If I've been working, frozen wins. If I have the day off, I've got more time to peel etc etc 😄👌I need to try baked potatoes, as yet I have not cooked that!

[@basingstokedave4292]

looks great and bet taste great to. when i do air fry chips i like the use hard potatoes home cut to size of choice peeled then sock in heavy salt water in fridge. when wanted rinse with water pat dry put in large bowl and some oil of choice i like avocado then air fry . till your taste and salt . cheers

[@budgetcookinguk]

Hmm nice method Dave like it👌 love the sock method😄

[@basingstokedave4292]

Lol Hic!% lol

[@garyhope3731]

Hi Kerry, when making homemade chips, I usually melt some beef dripping in a pan ,then pour on the chips in a bowl, shake to cover, then into air fryer,works for me.

[@budgetcookinguk]

That sounds flippin delish Gary, beef and lamb tend to be off the menu due to cost thou, otherwise I would definitely save some of the fat for cooking

[@garyhope3731]

@@budgetcookinguk i usually buy a packet of dripping at supermarket.

[@kathryng6363]

I haven't made chips in my air fryer yet but I normally like homemade crinkle chips. I might give them a go at the weekend. The last (and first) time I went to IKEA was about 10 years ago. Wasn't sure where it was so used my satnav. I eventually found it and after choosing a few items to buy I couldn't find my way out. Couldn't find the way out of the car park either. I decided it wasn't for me 😁 I go to The Range and B&M instead. I use ramekin dishes for dips and olives.

[@budgetcookinguk]

Oh no stuck in an ikea Kathryn, nightmare. It is a winding warren designed to make you spend spend spend. I like the range, was in my local one yesterday

[@Robob0027]

You must be a bit dim if you couldn't find you local IKEA then not find your way out of the store. Every IKEA I have ever been to has a very cleverly design one-way system that eventually leads to the exit. This is for marketing purposes to ensure that you pass through every department in the store. (a bit like Tesco placing the Smarties at child height at the till).

[@sandrawestley4193]

I don’t know if you were at the one near Birmingham, but I do sympathise, after going round In Circles and up and down floors, I also got totally lost and disoriented to where you pay, I think they do it on purpose, the payment area was like down a corridor that ended up in a large warehouse to collect your items ordered on other floors, mind boggling, but the more often you go it does get better, just don’t get separated from family otherwise your there for the day trying to find them 😂😂.

[@Bevieevans8]

Great demo thank you. Only thing is I now need to go to IKEA, those slimline tongs you bought are exactly what I’ve been looking for, so thank you again 😊

[@budgetcookinguk]

Ahh tongs! I couldn't think what to call them in the vlog😄👍👍

[@drumstick74]

I was waiting for you to tell us *which* was the cheapest version? Of course, the 'homemade' takes more work, peeling, slicing and soaking the potatoes; but they did look better, I think.🤤 I will try both, just got an airfryer myself.

[@budgetcookinguk]

It's been a while since I made this vlog, I checked - the cost breakdown is at the end😀👍 the frozen chips cost £1.65 per 1kg (they used to be 99p pre cost of living blah blah), potatoes (maris piper) stayed at a steady £1.55 for 2.5kg, only rising to £1.70 very recently (Lidl prices) Hope you enjoy using your new airfryer😀👍

[@drumstick74]

@@budgetcookinguk Thanks for replying! I am so happy with it... I tried reheating some fried chicken leftovers, and breaded frozen fish filets. Much better results than normal oven, and faster! PS: Must've missed it. I can see LIDL is a little more expensive over here in Copenhagen... 1kg of frozen Pommes Frites (or 'chips' as you Brits call them), are £2 , which is almost double of the prize just a few years ago, as you also said.

[@petemullen842]

Hi there, just watched your video very interesting. I have had a small air fryer now for about two years just got a big one I would never go back to traditional cooking again. Airfryer absolutely 10 out of 10. Thanks again for your video excellent I have subscribed and I’ll be looking forward to seeing more.😊👍

[@debbiegreenhalgh1104]

Thank you for sharing this i have only just found you x

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thank you for watching Debbie💕💕

[@jasoncreighton5140]

Just bought an air fryer and I need to see videos like these ! Thanks

[@budgetcookinguk]

Airfryers are great, love mine. Thank you for watching 😃👍

[@Robob0027]

You won't regret it.

[@patpowell6684]

Like many others I make sure the chips are dry. I put them in a bowl add oil and a good sprinkling of Italian herbs 🪴 lovely. Must admit mine take longer because I like chunky chips!!!!! 🎉

[@kimpittman2094]

Hi regards your newly purchased ramekin dishes I make breakfast egg muffins there are endless ways to add veggies mushrooms, spring onions, peppers, ham, cheese and bake for around 10 minutes, might be quicker in the air fryer. They are low fat and great for packing in lunch boxes without any guilt and they are healthy and full vitamins. x

[@budgetcookinguk]

I love the breakfast egg muffins idea thank you Kim!😋👍💕💕

[@traceylane6631]

Love your double air fryer we've been thinking of getting one we have a tower one at min

[@budgetcookinguk]

Love the 2 drawers, makes cooking 2 separate foods a cinch😃👌

[@hushlittlebaby4304]

My hubby seems to prefer home cooked chips, but I prefer thin frozen ones. I like to call them French fries 🙂 Since I tasted chips from an air fryer, I really no longer like chips from a kebab shop or a fish & chips shop. They are just too greasy for me. I often eat air fryer chips, and don’t feel guilty about it ☺️ xx

[@budgetcookinguk]

Their cooking time is a lot quicker than the oven as well, brucie bonus😃👍💕

[@SuperLittleTyke]

With only a tablespoon of oil, air fryer chips are much healthier than chips from the chippy.

[@paulsnape271]

I don't use any oil on frozen chips as they are part cooked anyway so don't need it. I also prefer frozen but would like to have a price comparison

[@SuperLittleTyke]

@@paulsnape271 It's cheapest to make one's own from fresh potatoes. I use Maris Piper. A 2.5kg bag costs around £1.59 and makes a heck of a lot of chips.

[@janetroberts2262]

Homemade all day long. When my nieces and nephews were young they preferred my homemade chips to the frozen ones their parents cooked and my grandchildren are the same and I’ve been air frying them for years (tefal and now ninja). Frozen chips are dry and claggy. Also, oven chips already have oil on and homemade chips need to be dry, I put mine back in the pan/dish used for soaking them to remove starch after drying, add oil and salt and toss the chips before putting them in the air fryer, no way will they be ready in 10 minutes ❤

[@bankimpatel9483]

That was probably the best "Ninja Fryer" chip frying video I have seen. So interesting, informative and enjoyable to watch. I have the round version, where you have to lift the lid up and then lift the basket out using a pair of oven gloves, so shaking the chips frequently, to be honest is a right pain in the backside. I shall definitely be looking out for your other videos. Thankyou.

[@budgetcookinguk]

That's a lovely comment, thank you so much 😀💕

[@marilynray3911]

Great video, I would use the ramekins for Yorkshire puddings

[@budgetcookinguk]

Good idea Marilyn!👍👍

[@jonjones.]

I never liked oven frozen chips until we got the air fryer and now love them which is probably not a good thing 😂 they both looked nice and will definitely try some home made ones, wonder if you could get some beef dripping and give them a light coating before cooking ? Love you and the channel by the way 😀

[@budgetcookinguk]

Aww thank you💕 cor beef dripping would be a chip game changer

[@glamdolly30]

Chips cooked in beef dripping are the best! They're unheard of in Southern chip shops, but I recall them on childhood holidays to Blackpool as a kid. The smell of the dripping wafted down the streets made you follow your nose to the chippie - delicious!

[@jonjones.]

@@glamdolly30 oh yes I’m from the West Midlands (Black Country) and it was definitely the way they used to be cooked and if you ever visit the Black Country museum in Dudley the authentic chippy still cooks them in dripping and they are the best chips you will ever taste 😍

[@glamdolly30]

@@jonjones. Oh WOW, how exciting! I had no idea you could find a chip shop that fried in dripping anywhere South of Manchester. YUM! Fantastic news - thanks for the info. I live in Gloucestershire, and that's well worth a day trip to Dudley!

[@jonjones.]

@@glamdolly30 if you do decide on a trip I suggest giving them a call first to confirm the chip shop is serving as I don’t think they are on all the time and would hate you to turn up disappointed !

[@SkittlesAnimates]

THOSE CHIPS LOOKED SO GOOD!!!!

[@user-kk9zf4fx9t]

Thanks for this, I think shaking really makes a difference.

[@WasabiDreams]

hi. am new to your channel ,and loved the video, looking foward to binge your other vids

[@budgetcookinguk]

Aww thank you so much😄👍👍

[@johnfurness2346]

I get my air fryer tomorrow, but with regards to ramekins, if anyone eats pickled cockles or mussels, keep the jars they come in, they are ideal

[@wizbot]

im converted airfryer rules havent used oven since i bought one and the type of potatoe you use for homade chips makes a big difference maris piper are one of the best

[@mandy2hug]

I use McCain French fries (skinny ones) in the ninja and they are delicious! But having said that I’m tempted to go to the home-made ones after watching your video. Thank you.

[@alandaniel1082]

If you drain and dry the potato's then add oil and seasonings in the bowl and mix prior to putting in air fryer it as best. Frozen chips have already been in oil and par cooked. I noticed a lot of chefs roast potato are boiled prior to roasting in air fryers or ovens this could also help with chips. James Martin shows how to make crispy roast potato's in this way seldom buy frozen chips these days since i got my Ninja to easy to do in it.

[@budgetcookinguk]

I tried par boiling the chips yesterday for 1st time with good results, always par boil potatoes for roasting in the ninja. Thanks for your input Alan👍👍

[@TraceyB1965]

I love your videos, and the comparison with the chips was very good, showed my hubby a thing or two. I wondered if you had any links for the ramekins and tongs you got from IKEA please, I need them so badly haha, thank you x

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thank you Tracey💕💕 I made homemade chips again this eve, adding paprika! Flippin delish😋😄 Love ikea (the cheaper the better lol) www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/vardagen-pie-dish-off-white-80289304/ www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/fullaendad-cooking-tweezers-grey-10393083/

[@RobCanada]

#TopTip We put our vinegar in a garden style sprayer and mist the vinegar over the chips, this way you get the vinegar taste but they don't go soggy. We learnt this as a Chip Truck in Canada. (I found a garden sprayer top screws directly on to a Sarsons vinegar bottle).

[@budgetcookinguk]

That's a fab tip thank you Rob😀👍💕

[@bampidraws]

great job

[@niknoks6387]

I don’t use any oil on my frozen chips, I find they don’t need it. I max crisp my frozen chips.

[@budgetcookinguk]

I do, they're definitely better with a little extra adornment 👍

[@mhairiobrien4394]

Thanks kerry 😊

[@budgetcookinguk]

Aww thank you Mhairi☺️💕

[@lowiepete]

The frozen chips are much better for you because you get much less blood/glucose rush. Any starchy food, bread, rice, potatoes or pasta needs to be cooked then frozen. On reheating you need to toast the bread and thoroughly re-heat the others. You'll not get the weight gain usually associated with these foods when eaten after a single cook. Instead, you get a healthy fibre boost.

[@laticman7010]

Just subscribed love the show

[@budgetcookinguk]

Thank you Latic Man!😃👍👍

[@brum64]

I love airfrying the potato peeling's too, delicious.

[@budgetcookinguk]

Oooo I need to try that, do you add seasoning?

[@davidcheetham3266]

When i do home made chips i cut them wash them in a bowl drain leave a bit of wet in there cover with cling film microwave about 7 mins drain any excess water then keep in bowl oil toss salt pepper chilli flakes bit of paprika or what ever toss make sure all coverd then into airfryer p.s. ive also just done that tiktok thing a spaggeti lassangea obiusly cooked on hob but finished in airfryer very nice

[@budgetcookinguk]

Your homemade chip method sounds great thanks David, will def try the microwave trick. I did hm chips today for dinner, adding paprika (like your additional chilli flakes👌). They turned out fab but I bet the microwave cuts some of the Airfryer cooking time👍

[@sandradent65]

I make my own chips as I don't like frozen ones. When my grandson was little he wouldn't eat my chips, I had to buy frozen for him because that's what he had at home. When I make them I soak them for an hour, then pay them dry, then I coat them with olive oil and steak seasoning sometimes I add a bit of garlic salt. I cook them at 190 degrees for 22 minutes. Your dishes were nice, you could make pies, crumbles, Yorkshire puddings in them

[@barbaracarter6726]

When I saw your video, I knew I had to share this... these homemade fries from scratch are pretty darn good!!! Parmesan Garlic FriesIngredients 4 large Yukon Gold potatoes 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt ¼ cup parmesan cheese, finely grated ½ teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon parsley Instructions Rinse and scrub the potatoes under cold water. Using a sharp knife, cut potatoes into thin 1/4 inch strips. Transfer the potato strips to a large bowl, cover with ice water, and let the potatoes soak for about 30 minutes. Drain the water and pat the potatoes dry. Add oil and salt to the bowl and toss to coat. Working in batches, place potatoes into a greased air fryer basket in a single layer. (Try not to overlap.) Air fry at 380°F for 18-20 minutes, turning once halfway through. While the fries are cooking, mix together the parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and parsley in a small bowl. Remove the fries from the air fryer and toss them with the parmesan, garlic powder, and parsley mixture. Serve immediately.

[@budgetcookinguk]

Omg Barbara that recipe for chips sounds delish! I've screenshot it and will definitely give that a go (asap!😋) thank you so much for sharing💕💕💕

[@barbaracarter6726]

@@budgetcookinguk thank you for bringing your channel to the air waves! I'm in British Columbia and enjoying it very much!

[@Robob0027]

Recipe sounds good but can you please explain what "Yukon Gold" potatoes are, we don't have them in the UK nor in South Africa where I now live. Also why Kosher salt?

[@barbaracarter6726]

@@Robob0027 Yukon Gold are a yellow potato - which is sold in Canada and the best one here for fries. Kosher salt here is coarse grains and contains no iodine. You could use sea salt - I use a sea salt that is produced near where I live but you couldn't get that brand either. Basically I posted a recipe for the method and the addition of parmesan and garlic powder more than any other reason.

[@annebruce5135]

Have only just got my ninja so not done my homemade chips yet but will be doing in a few days. I do know that to cook my chunky chips in the oven it took 35mins and cost according to my smart meter was 35/ 39p.

[@budgetcookinguk]

Timing in Airfryer definitely quicker Anne👍

[@tay7366]

Crinkle cut chips with a bit of buttery one cal spray on are the best!

[@barrieking5939]

McCains Home chips...no shaking, no oil and only 16 mins. Bit dearer than cheaper brands but perfect every time. Your servant ma'am.

[@janetwilliams7403]

Who what about jam sponge puds in your new dishes with home made custard. I don't mind frozen or home made chips if I have potatoes to use then home made save waste great video Kerry x

[@robertaqueen6113]

Came here to say something similar to put into the new dishes.

[@budgetcookinguk]

I like both too esp after doing that vlog, and love your idea for the ramekins! Thank you Janet💕

[@comicmania2008]

Homemade chips every time for me nowm, I've stopped buying those frozen ones. A great big bag of red spuds off the market yesterday for 4 quid, peeled and chipped just 2 spuds last night for my tea, probably cost about 50p. Delish...