Cooking with Crisp N Bake Air Fry Toaster Oven | How to use

[@marissalynn2826]

Just bought one of these yesterday. I air fried a 12 inch pizza and mozzarella sticks at the same time and they were done within 15 minutes. Love it!

[@MeemReviews]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@trackie1957]

My pizza cooks in under 10 minutes at 450F in my regular oven, but I need 45 minutes pre heat…

[@marissalynn2826]

@@trackie1957 My regular oven takes forever 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@smileyyyyy1249]

@@MeemReviewscan u bake cookies or cupcakes in there?

[@rebecca8866]

Thank you this is far more informative than the actual black and decker video or manual and website.

[@MeemReviews]

You're welcome! I'm glad it was helpful!

[@eddiespagetti8395]

I just bought one use mint condition for 20 bucks and works great. I use it in our RV it's just as good as a big oven. I can cook anything a big oven can do

[@bardmoss]

We just bought one at Ollie's Discount Barn. It was clearly factory refurbished, but the price was $39.99. You just can't beat that for this kind of appliance. However it came with virtually no instructions so we thank you very much for your informational video.

[@MeemReviews]

Awesome! Hope you're enjoying it! Thanks for the comment!

[@kias8212]

I just brought mines from Ollie's also😂😂 no instructions

[@ravenliving]

Those instructions were included in my box. I just bought one of those today and was looking up some quick and easy meals to make in it.

[@MeemReviews]

I wonder if they finally realized it was was missing when they first started packaging them, and now they’re making sure it’s included in the box! Thanks for the comment!

[@babiimak3r]

Mines too!!

[@dianakarina8080]

Yes, My box was missing instructions/ ideas...I had to go to the website.

[@parodee]

I accidentally broke the element on my Black & Decker Toaster Oven yesterday(too bad I hadn't see your advice that drippings on the elements would burn off). Needing an immediate replacement, I discovered the improvements with the Crisp N Bake from your channel with tips and review, so ran to my local Walmart & bought it for only $69 . We cooked a roast - great, I tried a light toast, also good. I will follow your channel as I learn about using the air fryer and other features that are new to me.

[@straightforward]

Right with you, but not on the broken part yet! ;) Ours showed $69...but rung up at $58. Hope it was a good buy.

[@brendandoherty7819]

Thanks for the upload Meem, a couple of good things to note. Yes, probably best not to use the baking tray between the basket and heating mechanism as it blocks the true cooking process whilst on air frying mode. Thanks again 😊

[@MeemReviews]

You're welcome, thanks for the comment!

[@billlawing4823]

Agreed. Mine works really well with the tray out.

[@beauteefulhill3830]

Thanks for testing this, my friend bought this oven for me for Christmas and I’m going to use it today.

[@MeemReviews]

You're welcome, I hope you're enjoying it so far!😄

[@neilrosenberg2705]

Excellent Quick Video. I have just opened the box and set it up. Now after watching your video I am ready to try it in the next few days. BTW the The sheet with time recommendation list was in the box.

[@MeemReviews]

Thanks so much for comment. I hope you enjoy using it just as much, it just takes a few tries. You’re one of the lucky one then. LOL!

[@sandianderson1500]

I just bought mine today. I can't wait to try it, now that I have seen your video

[@MeemReviews]

awesome! 🤗

[@denaclements3936]

I think you did good review. thank you for the tips. I am purchasing it tomorrow.

[@MeemReviews]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the comment!

[@NicholasPlazioJr]

very good review. But frying or baking needs a lot of air circulation so fries should only be one layer not stacked on top of each other. when you stack fries the bottom layer steams the top layer and makes them not crispy

[@MeemReviews]

Thank you and thanks so much for the comment. I bought this over a year ago and it was all new to me, so I was still testing and learning. I eventually figured out that less is better. In my video for the Cosori Toaster Oven Air Fryer, you'll see I've added one layer.😊

[@kaydiankerr2455]

Got this as a gift and this video is helping me. Super, thank u a mil

[@MeemReviews]

You’re welcome 😊

[@GrayStoneAngel]

i was in search of a moderately priced toaster oven and found Black & Decker, a bargain. i get mine tomorrow ... so excited! and Thank You! for this helpful video.

[@MeemReviews]

You're welcome!!

[@143Bekki]

Good informafion! I've been going back and forth on buying one. I like seeing the fails!

[@MeemReviews]

Glad you found it useful!

[@rhodiafiddler5557]

I love the way you show how to use the oven. I got a kpx and I like it, but I'm haveing to search the internet to learn how to cook just simple food like toast.

[@mrcoz1764]

Hi Rhodia, i too just bought 1 this past weekend and tried to cook some stuff that was a total disaster,,,Let me know what you come up with and maybe we can both help each other out

[@Everythingkris876]

Thanks for the review. Watching someone else do it makes me a little more confident except other air fryer have temp and this doesn’t so it still makes me wonder if mine was not good

[@straightforward]

All I can get from the manual is that the Air Fry mode operates at 425...have not yet found out if it will go higher, or lower. Most of the air fry directions I've seen are at different temps. I'm still ignorant, at this point though. Let me know what you found out! Please.

[@ralph599]

i actually got 2 cheat sheets with my crisp and bake oven, i must have your copy lol. thanks for the tips

[@MeemReviews]

Oh that’s where it went, haha! Glad you found it useful, thanks for watching!

[@denisgray9639]

I like my oven for air fry/ baking. Bought to use in our Apartment to keep from heating up house with large oven. This unit does the job well and cools down quickly. Have cooked tator tots and breaded fish fillets, and even did frozen biscuits and a pan of cornbread. Unit gets hot outside when cooking, but cools off fast.Easy to clean, love the mesh basket for airfrying. Cord is too short of course. Why do they do this?

[@denisgray9639]

Also cooked frozen pizza's.not any faster than big oven but does not heat up house. Broiler works good too.

[@MeemReviews]

Thanks so much for sharing!

[@straightforward]

Agree about the cord! It should at least be as long as the dimensions needed to allow the 6" clearance...or so you'd think. And then, finding the right cord...so you don't burn anything down along the way. ;) Big reason we haven't tried ours yet.

[@skinnybear5743]

Do you need an extension cord?

[@straightforward]

@@skinnybear5743 We did. Just make sure you follow the directions on what is right. Our cupboards were too low to put it on the counter. We had to move some things around. That's when the cord became an issue. If you have clearance on your counter (6 inches) above and behind and sides...God bless you @skinny bear!

[@abbottgirl82]

So I’ve had and used my one for almost a year now and tonight while doing air fryer fries and nuggets for my son dis I JUST figured out where the drop tray (not the little rectangle tray but the one that goes in the very bottom of the toaster) went! All this time while using my toaster as an oven or air fryer, I had the drip tray slid in the slots to the inside of the toaster!!!!!!

[@MeemReviews]

Haha, do u mean the crumb tray? My first demo video would’ve come in handy for you then. Start watching from 0:53 kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqW9n2Bqi6qrftE

[@abbottgirl82]

Yes! The crumb tray. All this time! Wondering why when ever I used the damn thing it didn’t seem to work as well as it should whether I was simply baking or using the air fryer. The heat wasn’t circulating!

[@bulujeegar9184]

@@abbottgirl82 I have just come to the same realization myself.. after owning a unit for about a year :P

[@KitsuniRose]

I've got the same airfryer, and had the same issues. It likes to burn foot quicker near the rear so shifting things around during cooking is a must and everything will always be too dry if you don't use some spray oil or something to coat them with.

[@MeemReviews]

Yes, it's unfortunate that you can't adjust the air fryer temp

[@LisainCT64]

Thank you just got this for Christmas

[@MeemReviews]

You're welcome! Enjoy your new appliance! Thanks for the comment!

[@RodadeSambaOttawa]

I just got mine in may , 2021 at Costco and the instructions are in \0/

[@esseobi2032]

Thank you so much for the vivid explanation!

[@MeemReviews]

You're very welcome!

[@lauragoldstein2506]

Thanks for this. I was wondering if you could provide a link to that list of cooking times? Thank you.

[@MeemReviews]

I found it somewhere on Google a couple of years ago and saved a copy of it on my Facebook page. Hope it helps. Ifacebook.com/MeemReviews/posts/pfbid02eCHfrDiwvNHKbcdrbdwJR5AxwPhjSVYT36J33Q2EAK1Z8VeL2aRb1BDbZhCDBFETl

[@VioletBees]

😅I just bought this on sale at Walmart for $59. Good tips on the ffs. I don't have facebook, any chance you have the original link? Thank you. 🙏🙏

[@genemartin6589]

Does the convection feature only work when you air fry and not when you use bake or other features?

[@chronicawareness9986]

Ima find a bigger drip tray for the air fryer thing. Smells bad when u first use it so I put it on high for 1 hour to pre heat and clean

[@MeemReviews]

Great tip, thanks for sharing! ☺️

[@amaliaromero4874]

Wow. Thanks thanks. So much. I had it for long time , and was not using a lot , Wow. Coming home soon to use today with ur help 🙏🙏💕💕✝️✝️✝️. Wow. Much blessings

[@MeemReviews]

Awesome, glad I could help!

[@saint-g7449]

This was helpful. I don't have that air fry she's using but it's better than nothing. Thanks.

[@MeemReviews]

You’re welcome!

[@bryankeller3492]

I just bought one of these via QVC for 79.99, FREE S&H, with a 15 dollar coupon as a "New" buyer. I read some pretty snarky reviews over there that appeared, the folks that bought them didn't 1)Read the instructions 2)Don't really know how to cook anything proper 3)Obviously, didn't watch your video. I already have a convection, toaster oven I bought used that does a wonderful job baking..(Having done biscuits). I'm excited by this IF it lasts because it's not just one of those little coffee-pot-looking units that WORK but for just a few things. That being said, HSC has a tiny 1 qt model for 35 bux (sometimes much less) that one could take to work and do lunch... PS, did you get much of any drip on the coils from the fish Meem?. Thanks

[@MeemReviews]

Thanks so much for the comment! I didn’t get any drip at all from the frozen fish pieces, just a little grease that washed off easily. I hope (I’m sure!) you will love the appliance. We use it 5-6 times a day.. with kids, and everyone just always on the go, it’s SO convenient. Breakfast, lunch, dinner snacks.. something or other is in there cooking and it’s still going strong 🤞🏼I will be honest though, other than frozen fish pieces and chicken nuggets, I don’t use the air fryer.. not because I don’t like it, but more for time LOL....again, thanks for taking the time to share your opinion.

[@bklynny64]

Thank you amazing video 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 things I was doing wasn’t coming out right.

[@MeemReviews]

You're welcome, glad it helped! Thanks for the comment!

[@benjithefox1278]

At first I was sorta nervous with doing some air frying dishes in the air fry basket because I feared it would drop grease or oils onto the heating element. But perhaps maybe the heat keeps them away from the element anyway?

[@treva6716]

No, I used the device and some of my chicken grease dripped on the heating element and caused a small fire. I was able to put it out with no problem but that was scary.

[@AnanaRiz]

Mines didnt came with the cooking time, does anybody have the link they can share?

[@leeh9520]

Put the timer on stay-on that stops the ticking...and when air frying fries spread them out and yes no tray under the basket

[@MeemReviews]

Thanks for the tips!

[@raniayacoub1770]

Do you have other air fried recipes n videos?

[@ibstayfly]

I have this exact same one. But can you use the bake option for baking stuff like cookies cakes etc. Cuz majority of the time when baking cakes etc I usually will put it on the regular temperature like 350 or 400 etc but then sometimes it doesn't come out the same Then sometimes when I put it on the bake option it doesn't do anything

[@MeemReviews]

You know, I found the dial to be a little deceiving, I don't think it hits the right setting sometimes when you turn it and it is so hard to tell if it is actually working on the bake mode or the setting chosen. My bottom turn dial eventually stopped moving but it was still cooking.

[@ibstayfly]

@@MeemReviews ya that's what's confusing. It never does anything on bake. So I should stick with the regular 350 and 400 options

[@MeemReviews]

Bake? I don't recall a specific setting labelled 'Bake'? The top dial had Air fry, Broil, Toast then all the temp settings from 250F/120C-450F/230C - These temp settings are all for using the baking mode. (yes, I know it's confusing how they labelled it). Once you select the temp setting on the top dial (i.e. 350F) then use the middle dial to set the time. - you don't need to use the bottom dial, that's only for Toast setting. I hope that helps.

[@ibstayfly]

@@MeemReviews ok. I actually do have a bake option on mine. I guess it's a different black and decker brand. I actually don't have airfry option only toast broil bake and warm then 350 400 other options

[@MeemReviews]

@@ibstayfly Ah ok, this was the Crisp N Bake model. OK, so in that case. I think you may have to select Bake, and then select the temperature you want. that's probably why the Bake function on its own did nothing. OR if they are all on the same dial, just use the temp, ignore the Bake label. Try that and see. Let us know if it works. All the best!

[@kodirawr]

I would advise to use the drip tray when air frying. I've tried it without it and it almost caused an electrical fire because it will drip directly onto the heat source...things? I don't know what they're called.

[@MeemReviews]

Yes, the heat elements. When using the drip tray it blocks much of the heat underneath and food doesn't cook evenly and needs to be turned part way. I actually line some foil in the mesh basket only when I'm air frying food that I know will drip. For dried frozen foods, (nuggets/fries/mozzerella sticks etc.) I don't use anything underneath. Thanks for your comment.

[@electricheadmusic]

@@MeemReviews Do you mean you line the inside of the basket with foil if you expect drips? Doesn't that block heat the same way the pan does?

[@Dawn-zo2ny]

Do you know if this oven bakes well without burning the tops and bottoms, like bread, cookies, pies, etc...?....Thank you...

[@valeriejenkins4453]

I have baked two cakes, 9x13 pan, and baked cornbread. My cakes were better than cooking them in my gas stove oven.

[@MeemReviews]

Oh yeah! I use the bake feature ALOT, cakes, pizza, muffins, and bread! No complaints! If you're finding things to burn, just lower the temp 5-10 degrees and see if it helps...

[@Dawn-zo2ny]

@@MeemReviews ~ Thank you...Strange i tried cooking already cooked frozen pizzas in it, and the oven didn't really cook it.....i'm not sure why...but thanks...

[@joannebeebe7630]

How do you change the airfry temp?

[@MeemReviews]

you can't change the temp on this oven - it's only one setting - I'm assuming it's set at 400F/200C

[@jz94109]

Just used for first time. Chicken wings. Used 1 tbs. olive oil and garlic coating, salt and pepper as per recipe. Needed drip tray. Smoke throughout the house. Any ideas to stop smoking? Not as crisp as I would like. Should I not use any oil? Any coating to make crispier?

[@Experienced81]

I would line drip tray with foil and change it out during cooking process. It's the drippings that are smoking up the house. That happens during longer cooking times.

[@piotrthebear8071]

Olive oil smokes easily, try canola oil

[@johnmoakler1391]

How do I get a PDF copy of your cooking guidelines...looks great...can't find it on your channel

[@markwilliams1824]

Nicely done! Honest and open review! Admitting mistakes and give opinion to making things better! Been looking at this one for a few weeks... thanks 😊

[@MeemReviews]

Really appreciate the comment!! Thanks so much!

[@merylburke9137]

Nice demonstration thank you. I think that your French fries were stacked a little too deeply and maybe the tray also block the heat from the Air frying Browning them correctly on both sides. But I'm trying to figure out and I looked through my instructions and yes I did get that cheat sheet when I bought mine the other day which should be around September 3rd 2020 the year of the nightmare pandemic. The bottom tray I'm assuming it's a bottom tray came with no directions and I'm trying to figure out exactly where to place it in the oven does it go on one of the shelves or just sit directly on top of the bottom? If anyone knows please reply. Thanks

[@MeemReviews]

I’m guessing you’re talking about the bread crumb tray. If so, this needs to slide under the toaster, with the door closed, making sure the ‘lip’ is facing top down. Hope that helps. Thanks for the comment!

[@snehajulapally8447]

at wat pice u got it?

[@22ryanoc]

Great tips!

[@MeemReviews]

Thanks, hope they helped!

[@DEITYofSTEALTH]

Any tips on cleaning or keeping it clean 😅

[@MeemReviews]

Unfortunately, toaster ovens are super hard to keep clean. My biggest tip, wipe it down once it's cooled down it'll be easier to clean while the grease is still fresh, the longer it stays on, the harder it is to clean. Hope that helps.

[@joycej9415]

Just got this and ours had the cooking chart in the box. I was thinking of not using the tray too! Do you ever spray oil on the basket and the food so it isn't so dry?

[@MeemReviews]

Yes, especially for food that doesn’t produce its own grease or juices.

[@sonyapaz6513]

Thanks for the great video, I noticed at the end you have a food cooking guide, I don’t see a link for it on here and I can’t locate it online. Can you post a link for us to download?

[@Javajin]

Just take a screenshot and then print. I did that except printing.

[@anamontanez8685]

@@Javajin Have you use aluminum tray?

[@Jerutez]

It's a very helpful video, I bought the same oven 2 weeks ago and I bought it because it has convection, can't activate the fan while baking i try all the functions but nothing work, only stay active during air fry function.

[@MeemReviews]

So you put it on the bake temperature using the top knob and then select the time you want, and it still doesn't work?

[@Jerutez]

@@MeemReviews yep, the fan only work on air fry but on baking even on de top knob the fan still doesn't work on the baking mode

[@MeemReviews]

@@Jerutez The instructions did mention that you have to turn the middle knob to past 20 for it to turn on and then move it back to the time you want. So try that and if it still doesn't work then maybe you should exchange it. Let me know how it goes, all the best,

[@Mj-bg2uj]

Meem Reviews Tips & Tricks I got mine today and I’m trying to understand this .. why do I have to turn it to 20 mins first ?

[@johnnybravo8129]

Mj312 you have to turn it past 20 and then you can turn it lower, that’s what activates the air fryer. It says it in the manual and it should also say it on the toaster itself underneath the bottom knob. Mine does at least.

[@sarahmughal5615]

Thank you sharing Helped me a lot🙏🏻

[@MeemReviews]

My pleasure 😊

[@jennyjones4875]

Hi. Can you uses other separately sold accessories/pans/dishes in the airfryer toaster oven?

[@MeemReviews]

Yes, absolutely as long as it is oven safe!

[@JayYouDeeWhy08]

When you airfry the chicken nuggets frozen didn’t some drips come down? I have the same item and when i airfry chicken wings drips come down to the burner and smoke. So i placed the driptray but still some smoke comes out out from the bottom.

[@MeemReviews]

@Judy O chicken wings have a lot more ‘juices’ so I would recommend laying some foil in the mesh tray. I found if u use the drip tray when air frying it blocks most of the heat coming from underneath. If there is still smoke coming out it’s possible you missed some of the drippings on the bars. You can twist them to clean them. Hope it helps.

[@JayYouDeeWhy08]

Meem Reviews Tips & Tricks thanks for the response. I will try placing foil next time.

[@straightforward]

Some of those directions were in my manual. I just bought mine. Still questioning the "recipes" they include to try and sort this out for more than frozen food.

[@baljitriyat1]

I want to learn clearly how you set up for the air fryer option. Which switch or button orswitches or buttons needs to rotate , if someone can explain

[@jeanschultz8857]

Where did you find the air fryer cooking instruction you mention at end of video?

[@MeemReviews]

I googled it.

[@dawnhaussler593]

Wondering why you can't set a temperature when using the air fryer. Best if you don't put a tray underneath when using the air fryer because you need the heat to circulate around the food.

[@MeemReviews]

I think this toaster oven is just manufactured to one temp, most likely 400F.

[@cupcake555x]

It's set to 425. The instruction book says 😊

[@supernova3723]

Just bought one on 1-1-2022, but mine looks different from urs being that this video is 2 years old, still its similar. Just using it for the 1st time 2day. Will see how it does with a roast.

[@MeemReviews]

Yeah they probably gave it a face lift lol! 😁 Hope you're enjoying it!

[@Ron_the_Skeptic]

The drip tray is in the bottom, it is accessed from outside with the door closed.

[@MeemReviews]

Thank you!

[@maryds3755]

Can we put more than 1 tray at once? Like the basket and another tray? To cook multiples things at once?

[@MeemReviews]

You can put in another tray, but you will likely block most of the heat from the bottom that the higher food tray would not cook as well.

[@pdp_nag]

Hello, Thanks for video. I wish to try out Turkey Drumsticks on air fryer. Should I not use the drip tray underneath ?

[@MeemReviews]

I wouldn’t recommend putting the drip tray because I find it blocks the heat coming from underneath. Lay a sheet a foil in the mesh tray instead. Let us know how it turned out!

[@pdp_nag]

@@MeemReviews Yes. I used a foil on the tray underneath . It took around 18mins of cooking on each side and 5mins to broil finally for a crispy turkey drumstick.

[@MeemReviews]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing your tips!!

[@jenfreycurtis9106]

Well I tried cooking some chicken wings. And I didn't use The drip tray and it caught on fire. But I just read you can use foil so I will try that

[@cjone1992]

@@jenfreycurtis9106 😁😁 Thanks for info because I just bought 1 & have wings ready.

[@neilmartin99]

Any ideas on why the coating on my chicken coating would stick to the mesh cooking rack? Soaked the chicken in buttermilk for an hour and then dusted with flour. I then dipped the chicken in the buttermilk a second time before applying my final seasoned flour based coating. Checked chicken after 15 minutes and it was 170 degrees but was sticking to the rack in several places.

[@MeemReviews]

Yeah these mesh trays are not the best for flour covered food. You would need to either brush the mesh tray with oil… or place foil/parchment paper in it.

[@neilmartin99]

@@MeemReviews Wouldn't foil on the rack interfere with the air circulation on the bottom of my chicken? I guess I could turn the chicken after 8 minutes.

[@jamesdavies1179]

What I do with the mesh tray and baking tray is line them with tin foil That way the heat can still get to the bottom but you don't get any drips and clean up is easy.

[@MeemReviews]

Great tips, but I feel this would still block the heat from the bottom?

[@Jaiti1000]

hi it doesnt allow you to decide temperature for air frying mode?

[@MeemReviews]

Hi. No, it doesn’t. You just put it on air fry mode and then set the time.

[@danielacobb9175]

There is no temp for air fryer. You just select air fryer and set the time.

[@latithelatte]

Is there a top heating element?

[@MeemReviews]

yes, there is.

[@MarioHristov-b2k]

It seems like the bake function isn't working unless I am doing something wrong? The heating elements are not getting hot at all. Suggestions?

[@MeemReviews]

Turn the top knob to Bake and the middle knob to select the temperature.

[@izzdidit64]

I'm thinking about getting that exact toaster tomorrow I just need to know if you still own it and how's it working for you does it actually make fried chicken or anything air fried well just need some advice and hopefully you like it and any info would help thank you

[@MeemReviews]

Hi. I do still own it, but I decided to buy another make and model during the Boxing day sales because it was too good a deal to miss. BUT, I've still kept my B&D as a backup since I don't know how well my new one (Cosori) will last. B&D is a very solid appliance, my very first one lasted 7 years, so I'm confident in saying they last a long time. In terms of the 'air frying' feature on this model. It's not the best. Especially when I compare it to my Cosori air fryer toaster oven, which gives better results. B&D does not cook evenly and when you use the drip tray underneath, or even if you lay some foil in the air fry basket, it does block the heat from the bottom, therefore food needs to be turned part way through. You can't set a temperature when you put on the air fry mode. One temperature seems to be pre-built into the machine, and there's no way of knowing what that temp is. If you're planning to air fry most of the time, this is not the right appliance, it's a great price, but you'll be disappointed with the outcome of 'fried chicken' I will say, it does a decent job of frozen nuggets, fish sticks, mozzarella sticks etc. but I was never happy with my chicken wings. Hope it helps.

[@izzdidit64]

@@MeemReviews so do you recommend it like I said I'm looking into buying one tomorrow and I really want to know because at this price point it's only 60 bucks at Walmart where I'm at I bought one a lower model one and it didn't do anything it was supposed to it was just a toaster oven with the little tiny fan I want to be able to still have a toaster oven and option air fry thank you for responding to me I really appreciate this

[@MeemReviews]

In that case, for $60 and if you want a toaster oven too, then yes, it's a very good deal, like I said, B&D has never given me any problems (knock on wood) so far. BUT, if you want to use the air fryer all the time and expect excellent air fryer results, then no. For excellent air frying results, buy an air fryer only appliance. The B&D is an easy enough appliance to use, just turn the knob to choose what cooking function you want. The air fryer mode has a pre-built in temperature setting, so you don't need to figure out what temperature to use. So that means you will need to test out and see how your food cooks a couple of times until you get an idea of how long your food should be cooked. If you're lucky you'll get some cooking guidelines in your box, I didn't and also some other's didn't either, so I included a copy at the end of the video. Hope it helps. Let me know what you decide.

[@izzdidit64]

@@MeemReviews already thank you so much for your input like I said I don't have a lot of money to spend thanks to covid but I do have just a regular toaster oven and I have a Fry Daddy but I'm trying to get into this new air fryer thing but I don't want to have another appliance if I don't have to I know I'll probably get better results for the more expensive ones but as you know thank you covid once again thank you for getting back to me I really appreciate you

[@MeemReviews]

You’re most welcome. I’m sure you can find a decent air fryer for about $40-$50. I think just recent Costco had a Gourmia brand which had lots of excellent reviews. Trust me, for air frying.. you’re better off with an actual air fryer. All the best! 🙂

[@mrylo1]

How do you clean the mesh tray? Is it dishwasher safe?

[@MeemReviews]

Yes it’s dishwasher safe.

[@amandabelanger21]

The drip tray actually slides under the baking rack, and I got the baking time template in the box with mine 🤷‍♀️

[@veoquenoesunproblema]

I bought this thing and it sucks for fries, you literally need to align them in order to at least get some of them brown color, otherwise this will not cook the potatoes. I prefer the first model of air frying. In case you don't know, you can wrap the baking tray with foil paper to protect it and give it more life over time.

[@MeemReviews]

Thanks for sharing!

[@Josiahofficialworld]

I have the 8 slice but I’m not hearing a fan why

[@Javajin]

Thank you. Great short video.

[@MeemReviews]

You’re welcome and thanks for the comment!!

[@Josiahofficialworld]

Can you air fry it when it says broil only

[@MeemReviews]

Broil will only cook the top of the food, you'll need to flip the food, with air fry you won't need to flip because heat will come from lower elements too.

[@maryann1187]

I just bought this at Walmart. Tried chicken wings tonight. Directions were to place the basket in the middle or lowest position. This means that there’s no room for the drip tray....ok, I get it, leaves more room for air circulation. So, chicken wings dripped to bottom tray and scorched lower heating elements....wings weren’t crispy, bit of smoking inside, but it was just enough to set off my way too sensitive smoke alarm. It’s going back tomorrow.

[@MeemReviews]

Thanks for sharing this! Shame u had a bad first experience. If U want to give it another try before giving it back I would say put some foil in the mesh basket. I wouldn’t recommend putting the drip tray underneath, it’s blocks the heat I found, but adding foil works best for me. All the best!

[@edvelasquez3937]

Hi. What is the dimension of this toaster oven?

[@Janice54]

I just want to point out that you were setting the timer for 20 minutes while you were set on Air fry. It says right on the oven by the timer knob...that air fry time starts after 20 min. If you want to air fry for 20 min...the timer must be set for 40. Otherwise it only bakes...

[@MeemReviews]

No, that's not entirely right. It says "to turn ON the air fryer, turn the knob to 20, then select the desired time". So if I need to air fry for only 10 mins, I will turn the knob to 20 until it turns on and then move it back to 10. If I air-fry for 40 mins my food will burn or overcook. I set the timer to 20 mins in the video, therefore the air-fryer switched on. You know when the air fryer is on, because of the sound it will make, it's completely different from when it is on bake. Hope that helps.

[@laprofessora64]

@@MeemReviews OMG! We've had this for almost 2 years and no where on our instructions did it say that we needed to turn the knob to 20 to get the air fryer going. I've been disappointed with it and was actually considering buying a basket air fryer because I just assumed the air fryer function wasn't working well (we mostly use it for toast and baking anyway, so didn't contact manufacturer). I'm going to try this again to see if it actually does what it should. Thanks for the clarification!

[@jetstreamdefalpha5411]

@@laprofessora64 so, did it work? The suspense is killing me

[@laprofessora64]

@@jetstreamdefalpha5411 nope. bought an air fryer.

[@hmh3808]

It DOES say it in the instructions u just missed it…u can turn the knob Anytime to 20 or beyond and then immediately back it off to the time u need. The 20 min. Mark jus turns it ‘on’

[@juandavidpoveda7560]

I cleaned the downside bars and it seems like they had lost power, could you check if upside and downside bars have the same color when they are working? Thaanks

[@MeemReviews]

Yes, the top and bottom are both heating up and turning red colour when switched on.

[@juandavidpoveda7560]

@@MeemReviews thank you so much for the answer

[@umyeahokthen]

I have this oven/fryer and I wish the air fryer was better. There seems to be only 1 temperature setting when air frying, and that causes parts of some foods to burn. Plus, no drip tray under certain foods will only cause smoking and hard to remove stains. I wouldn't recommend this if you want to do alot of air frying. It's a good toaster oven, but not a great air fryer.

[@MeemReviews]

Thank you so much for the comment and sharing your thoughts!

[@CreativityWithReenaChauhan]

Useful share

[@MeemReviews]

Thank you.

[@angelakimble136]

One thing you don’t mention is what temperature you set it at.

[@MeemReviews]

On this oven, you can't change the temperature, unfortunately. You just turn the knob to Air Fry to begin air frying. I believe it has an internal temperature setting of 400°F and you can't change it. You can only set the timer using the middle knob.

[@maysunhair4863]

Thank for sharing this!!!

[@MeemReviews]

Thank you for watching and leaving a comment!!

[@hcitron]

The drip pan does not seem to be useful if it prevents even cooking... how do I keep the bottom of the fryer clean without it?

[@MeemReviews]

I find laying foil down for food that will likely drip helps, but then you still have to turn the food over half way through cooking. When I’m air frying foods that don’t drip (fries, nuggets, etc) I don’t use foil or the drip tray and the food cooks well without needing to turn them half-way. Hope that helps.

[@elainechin7786]

There is another option during air fry to prevent a dripping mess and allow air circulation. My oven rack has a wire guide beneath it and you can slide the baking tray beneath it. While I air fry on the top rack, I can place the oven rack with baking tray on the lowest level. This prevents drips onto the heating elements but allows more air circulation space between the air fry basket and the tray. I figured this out when I read the directions about baking directly in the wire rack.

[@Mabellelashes]

Hi I just bought mine , why smoke is coming out and smell strong like burned chemicals is normal ??

[@MeemReviews]

The first time it usually smells. It's a good idea to wipe the inside and the heating bars with a damp cloth or paper towel. Then run it empty for about 20 minutes on air fry. Then leave the door open to let all the smell out. The smell eventually goes away. 👍🏼

[@doogieball2464]

Why are there two temperature settings on the knob? How do you choose between the two temperatures. Is it 150 or 300? The manual is terrible

[@MeemReviews]

One set of numbers is Fahrenheit (250, 300, 350 etc max 450) and the others are Celsius (120, 150, 180 etc max 230). 150 degrees Celsius = 300 degrees Fahrenheit. (Rounded)

[@danielacobb9175]

I just bought this but I can’t figure out how to put the drip tray in. Not the small one but the larger one that goes on the bottom.

[@carolhall7947]

It's under the oven ..with the door closed, you slot it in

[@MeemReviews]

Do you mean the crumb tray outside?. Just make sure the ‘lip’ is facing downwards and slide it in.

[@Ryan-mn7sb]

Do you not have to set a temperature when you use the air fry

[@MeemReviews]

There is no temperature setting for this model. It just an air fryer setting, I’m assuming they designed it with a built in temp that can’t be changed.

[@LightsJusticeZ]

Got this for Christmas but it *really* bugs me that the drip tray can't sit on the bottom rack. It has to be on the wire rack meaning anything you wanna use the basket for is always gonna be using the top rack which is closer to the top heating element :/ Even with the fan, the air frying design leaves a lot to be desired.

[@GettingItDoneRepairs]

Hi there, we just tried our new Black & Decker crisp and bake air fryer oven and we tried fresh cut potato wedges first. It took longer than expected to cook. The wedges turned out well just the same. We didn't have the baking tray underneath either. We will try other foods as well and try to get used to it. Thanks for sharing this review. Liked & subbed. When you have a chance, please drop by for a visit :-D

[@MeemReviews]

You're so welcome, thanks for the comment and sharing your experience with everyone. I visited your channel and also mentioned your channel in my latest video! All the best!

[@CrystalRuizEnriquez]

I just got it, but a little bigger I think, and I was wondering about the tray because I toasted some bread and the top got nice and golden but the bottom was still fairly light, just a few spots were golden

[@MeemReviews]

Yes, I found this too which I think I mentioned in the video. But later after using it a few times I noticed that keeping the toast rack on the lowest level (closer to the bottom) it cooks the toast perfectly both sides. Try it and let us all know! 🤗

[@CrystalRuizEnriquez]

@@MeemReviews I'm gonna try that, thanks 😉

[@ArmyofCOD327]

Says heat can’t hit bottom cause tray put under but the proceeds to keep it there even though there already a drip tray at the bottom

[@ayishaashura7444]

Plz make a vdo on wonderchef airfryer oven

[@melidasoto5760]

At what temperature the oven for toasts, wings and chips. 300, 350 or more?

[@elenar4543]

Airfry

[@MeemReviews]

@melida soto. There is no temperature setting for toast, just need to turn the level to how much you want your bread toasted. for wings and chips: - to bake, you will need to follow the instructions on the packet for temperature setting. - to air-fry, turn it to air fry mode, then select a time. I would start with 20 mins and then add more after if you need to. It depends on the size of the wings and thickness of the chips. Hope it helps!

[@bobcorbett]

@@MeemReviews ok

[@joshshearer8775]

I tried making taquitos with the air fry setting and it burnt the ends very quickly im not sure what I did wrong

[@MeemReviews]

Unfortunately this toaster oven doesn't let you adjust the temperature it's better to keep an eye on it or reduce the cooking time. It's all about trial and error, you didn't do anything wrong.

[@jahmallajaima]

Am about to use this to air fry looking at instructions but doesn’t mention anything about using oil. People told me you use oil just not a lot. Where does oil go . I’m trying to make won ton. Lost on what to do.

[@MeemReviews]

You can brush oil all over the wonton before cooking it. For certain food you can add about 1-2 tablespoons of oil when marinating or seasoning

[@jahmallajaima]

@@MeemReviews Because I was about to make them and didn’t know how soon I’d get a reply I fried them in a skillet but next time I can do as you’ve suggested

[@robertkat]

And how do you clean it?

[@MeemReviews]

Wipe it down once it's cooled a little.

[@ThePino154]

*Good microwave. First you take off the plastic over the buttons so it doesn't melt over time **MyBest.Kitchen** Secondly always keep the box in case it doesn't work. Common sense.*

[@victoriaperez7784]

I'm having trouble with the airfreight part . When I try to put in frozen fries or even like rolled.taquitoes. the middle doest get cooked or.crisped amd tbe edges come out burnt . Can anyone help with ome tips

[@MeemReviews]

Try not to overcrowd the tray. Move them a little away from the edges into the centre. Give them a little shake or move them around a little part way through cooking. Hope either of these help.

[@raymondschmidt2003]

have you cooked a whole chicken yet ? and if so can you show video thanks

[@MeemReviews]

Unfortunately no, I never did cook a full chicken in this toaster oven.

[@LatishaBlayne]

Thanks for the review. This takes too long. Compared to the bucket ones these days. They still sell this in 2023. It also looks like its too much to clean compared to bucket air fryers. Thanks for the review

[@MeemReviews]

I agree, Thanks for the comment.

[@jameslink8903]

Thanks very informative

[@MeemReviews]

You're welcome, glad you found it useful!

[@bettymotilal2713]

How to use the baking section ., it's not working

[@MeemReviews]

Turn the top knob to the required temp and then turn the middle knob for the time needed. it should work.

[@raymondschmidt2003]

i have the black & decker crisp n bake model TO3217SS AND MY CRUM TRAY FITS ON THE INSIDE OF OVEN , BUT I WANT TO COOK A WHOLE CHICKEN AND I AM A MAN ABD NOT A COOK AT ALL THANKS