First Time Using an Air Fryer! Is it Worth the Hype? 🍗

[@howtomakedinner]

Hi! Initial thoughts are good, but I'm interested in seeing how this thing holds up over time. How about you? Are you an AFF? (Air Fryer Fan?) Thanks for being here!

[@STVG71]

My parents bought me one that looks like a toaster oven so it has both trays and a rotating drum you can use in it. I was kinda skeptical but I will never make french fries or chicken wings in the oven again! I will be trying the tofu one of these weekends!

[@malcontent_1]

I also just got my first air fryer (toaster oven style). My first meal was a big batch of chicken thighs ... holy **** they were juicy & delicious. Looking forward to more videos.

[@glendahingley491]

In part 2, how about some veggie roast combos like maybe potato, carrot, squash?

[@howtomakedinner]

Ya good call!

[@MariaMales-k6b]

Hi Paula, I watch the burrito part and you say that you cook them for 2 - 2 1/2 minutes. Is that time in the microwave for all of them or just one? Maria 🇬🇧 I forgot to thank you for your great video. Your honest valuations are always appreciated. And, Have a good Year 🇬🇧 Maria

[@jandmvideos9051]

I bought a 7 quart air fryer from Costco about 2 1/2 years ago. It's still going strong and I use it almost every day. I love mine!

[@NTHodges]

Love the tip for keeping high protein grab-able snacks for a teenage boy on hand! Still doing this for my 18 y.o.! Your guy is lucky to have you.

[@howtomakedinner]

Thanks! I like to think so too 😆

[@Wired7124]

We too have chicken wings/drumsticks on repeat. Really like the tofu tip!, I like a crispy tofu but never thought about using the air fryer for that, Thanks! Baked potatoes, I usually microwave for 4-5 minutes, cross cut them and put them in the Air fryer for 20-25 minutes. Or roasted potatoes, similar to yours, but I would usually cut the baby potatoes in half, season and roast @ 375 for 20 minutes.

[@Mialuvsveggies]

I rewatched you rolling up burritos, like, four times 🙃

[@howtomakedinner]

haha I LOVE rolling burritos.

[@jo-annmadsen7616]

We transport our limited, precious potable water, so I hard boil eggs! 250° 13 minutes in my air fryer. Ice bath. Half the water 💧. I get pretty consistent results.

[@angel-_-_-_]

I'm definitely an AFF! Makes cooking a lot faster for smaller portions!

[@howtomakedinner]

Totally! So good for 1-2 ppl!

[@renataz8885]

Looks great, thank you for all the tips! And - what size is your air fryer actually?

[@stellabelikiewicz1523]

HOW ARE THERE SO MANY AMAZING IDEAS IN ONE VIDEO 😅?! That tofu concept just seems brilliant! Also, the tip about giving your breakfast burritos a little schmear of cream cheese? Never would have thought of that!

[@howtomakedinner]

Thank you! Glad you found it informative :)

[@chrismeyers1607]

Have done Tofu in the Air fryer and it was great - make a bunch and have them on hand as an easy protein to toss into anything :)

[@jcanela4731]

I love to make crispy Brussel sprouts with bacon tossed in balsamic vinegar. Cook the bacon. Cut up/prep the Brussel sprouts and drizzle with OO, salt, pepper, or your fav seasoning - cook in the air fryer til crispy (cooking time varies by air fryer brand but usually up to 10minutes if cooking at 350 F). Toss chopped bacon + sprouts in a bowl. Sprinkle a dash of balsamic vinegar (or to your preference) to bring the flavors together. Typically you are supposed to toss the sprouts and bacon in a large pan w/ balsamic vinegar but I find that’s too much work… 😂😂

[@Taricus]

I like to make bone in, skin on chicken thighs in the air fryer. You can get the skin really crispy and the meat is super tender and juicy. Breaded okra is good too. breaded clam strips too ^~^

[@knbKaren]

I'm still a hold-out, but you've peaked my interest. The thing is, I really enjoy cooking so I don't tend to look for things to speed things up. I did like how juicy the chicken looked though and love that it reduces the use of energy, but I'm still on the fence. How is the clean-up?

[@howtomakedinner]

Clean up is ok so far! The whole drawer is dishwasher safe but I’ve been hand washing it. My main concern is that it feels kinda like a toy, and I worry about how well it’ll hold up over time… but we’ll see. I just don’t like owning things that are going to end up in the landfill in a few short years.

[@MariaMales-k6b]

I also do not wash often nor wash it in dishwasher (I don’t have one). To cut down on messy tray, I use a lot my silicone basket as well as my perforated parchment paper which is cut down to size of my Cosori Airfryer (my airfryer is n two parts, the machines basket and in there sits the cooking basket). I find the paper very good for roasting meat and vegetables as well as grilling my halloumi and doing my toasties as well. But you must never preheat your air fryer with the paper parchment in as it will catch fire. I found out the hard way. I never leave the paper in as my husband will burn the house down before he realises we are on fire, he has no sense of smell at all. But by using the baking parchment and my silicone basket I cut down a lot on washing. Nowadays I tend to use my main oven for cakes, the rest of the time I use my AirFryer which I bought 3 years ago and save so much of energy. I hope that this long Comment is of interest 😂 🇬🇧Maria

[@Mike_Greentea]

Wooo🎉

[@kaiju_k5042]

Im making bacon in my Airfyer right now, to top some lentil soup haha, good timing for this video, off to watch while it cooks :)

[@howtomakedinner]

Ohh yum. Nothing like some bacon to grease up a pot of lentil soup!

[@richhansen8617]

Going to try this recipe on thighs

[@l.josephpoyner6669]

I like fish and chips or fish for tacos!

[@daniellelebeau-petersen1531]

delicioso!

[@chrismeyers1607]

You are so cute