Gourmia 7qt airfryer from Costco- unboxing and 1st cook

[@josevaldivieso5596]

The instructions book states to not use cooking spray or else it can damage the nonstick coating

[@morgansdoor]

Thanks for unloading the video. Appreciate it!^^ Reading the manual when you purchase "anything" is a good idea and here's why🙂: Great that he kept the little plastic legs on, per the manual. Some people remove them thinking that it'll remove the plasticky smell when you first use it. In order to remove the plastic odor that some people complain about, you can run the air fryer WITHOUT any food prior to cooking. I did that with my Gourmia and it worked out well. I kept the temp around 385°F-400°F for 15 min. This was a tip from a KZbinr and NOT from the manual. You need to thoroughly wash the basket and crisper trays with hot water and dishwashing liquid and a non-abrasive sponge BEFORE the first use. Also, wipe the entire unit (inside and out) with a moist cloth (according to the manual). Not sure if he did that or not b/c he didn't mention in his video. Do NOT use cooking spray (like Pam) as this may damage the nonstick coating. Instead spray food with regular cooking oil with an oil mister (according to the manual). No need to stop the air fryer whenever you pull the basket out. It stops automatically when you it out and resumes its operation when you push the basket back in (according to the manual). Happy air frying!🙃

[@MrDanshibai]

Instructions in book says never use spray oil like spam because it can damage the basket. Better use brushed oils

[@LouisatRshackBBQ]

Thank you for watching and letting me know

[@Manche-De-Pelle]

@@LouisatRshackBBQ also, better use olive oil instead of pam... well I could bet 100$ that you would have less chances to get cancer from natural oil

[@ghostwriterinme5050]

Agreed, there also maybe a danger of the aerosol too ignite, and no one wants that to happen.

[@Davidh741]

@@Manche-De-Pelle even better avocado oil it can take 450 F temperature before it burns

[@EZETechnRC]

Just picked up the same one ... all the vids say to use a high heat oil like avocado oil in a spray bottle ... not to use presurised sprays cause the chemicals react with the nonstick coating...??.... idk....

[@cmortensen74]

It says in the owners manual not use spray cooking spray and to use canola in a spray bottle just a fyi!

[@LouisatRshackBBQ]

Thank you for watching and the tip

[@aneee9909]

I'm curious what about the plastic which from it's made...

[@yiyihsu3924]

Appreciate your video . easily simplified you instruction for me to followed and learned , thanks . I donot have time to unbox my air fry ,and also lazy to read instruction until I check out video how to use air fry. hahaha awesome

[@clinto767]

Aloha from Kauai, bought it last week, shared to a coworker he goes to get. No more, 4 pallets gone quickly. for 40.00 bucks, it's awesome! now time to google or youtube all them recipes for the air fryer. ;) Mahalo (till you paths cross again) And Aloha!

[@LouisatRshackBBQ]

Thank you for watching. I have been enjoying using this air fryer and find the size perfect for my wife and I. So convenient.

[@jonhare392]

We live in Eleele and are trying ours out for the first time. Aloha!

[@Seech1000]

Are the plastic feet safe for the high temperature? I have heard somebody had to remove them bc of the plastic smell.

[@DemolitionLover333]

I want to know this too

[@kembodia]

Same I just got it and I was going to remove them but I’m not sure yet

[@albryant2385]

Is it LOUD TO RUN?

[@rumblinalong]

Leave the rubber feet on. It protects the Teflon. They stand up to the heat just fine. It makes beautiful crispy burritos. I'm going to do a pork tenderloin in it tonight. Awesome for potato cubes. Air fried an apple cut in half with brown sugar and cinnamon (delicious). Awesome for English muffins. Only had it a week. 🥲👍. Tons of ideas on Google

[@SweetCinnamonAlmond]

The comment I came to look for

[@ngoyecisse1781]

Thank you I thought they were going to melt 😂

[@ThaoTran-fx5dk]

It’s hard to put it in with the rubber, can you please let me know how to put it in without the rubber came off Thank you

[@JeanIHein]

@@ThaoTran-fx5dk Same for me, I can’t get the tray in coz of the rubber things

[@americanautotransportllc]

Ok so did you have to remove the rubber feet or not? I have one and it doesn’t say whether to remove them or not, now to me, I would think that rubber pieces in a heated element are probably not good for #1 the element and #2 our health😂. But I guess I could always call customer service😅

[@LouisatRshackBBQ]

Thank you for watching, I left the rubber feet on mine and haven’t had any issues. Just used it last night for dinner.

[@NerissaYadigg]

I bought mine today, was thinking the same thing! Do you leave it on? I took it off and the gray was a “loose” fit but I ended up putting the rubber feet’s back on

[@americanautotransportllc]

@@NerissaYadigg I called and customer service said to leave them on

[@NerissaYadigg]

@@americanautotransportllc wow, thank you for that!! 👍🏽

[@ventsi2178]

How is it performing after a few months? Is the Teflon still there 😃

[@maureenlemon2288]

I loved your slow talking. Others go so fast, and I don’t catch everything. Just bought the same one and getting used to it. Thank you

[@Greenfarmer25]

You made me a believer with this video getting one tomorrow 😂 thanks

[@clydekimsey7503]

I turn it on preheat. Afterwards, it wants to cook everything at 20 minutes. If I set the time manually, it won't go over 1 minute

[@1flybyguy]

I just bought this same air fryer at Costco and unboxed today to use for dinner. I couldn't get the crisper tray to fit in the basket and noticed in the user manual that the rubber feet should be in the corners and not the edges. I don't think I should have to force the crisper tray into the basket. Seeing that your tray has the feet on the edges, too, it appears to be how they sent out all these units. Did you bend the feet on the tray to get it to fit? Gonna try again.

[@aldonaskitchen]

I had the same problem. I just bend the feet in and it's perfect now.

[@1flybyguy]

@@aldonaskitchen Thanks. I ended up doing the same.

[@LouisatRshackBBQ]

Thank you for watching- I did bend them in to fit. Kind of strange we have to do that- but it works great I am using it at least once a week

[@1flybyguy]

@@LouisatRshackBBQ Thank you. That worked for me, too. I did contact Gourmia with a complaint and I'll see what they have to say.

[@anitahadley2871]

@@1flybyguy did you hear back? I’m wondering why it’s so hard to get in!

[@joelbastian5741]

Can the beeping of the buttons be turned off?

[@mellie5570]

I’m with you. Everything with the beeping buttons drives me bananas!

[@charlenechen7515]

Please see user manual on page 10

[@sfpuppyraiser]

FYI: the manual does not recommend cooking spray. It recommends oil mister or spray bottle

[@LouisatRshackBBQ]

Thank you for watching- I read that but figured it would be okay

[@brianstifora1548]

You risk damaging the finish in the basket..mister or spray bottle with avocado oil is a much better option!

[@jc10907Sealy]

@@LouisatRshackBBQ it will damage the non-stick coating on your basket

[@adda25]

What’s the difference?!

[@privatebubba8876]

@@adda25 The chemicals used to propel the spray. There are inexpensive misters you can buy for oils. I use a Misto sprayer which has a built in air pump to pressurize the bottle.

[@jessicaxmm]

Does yours have a bad plastic smell? Also the instruction says shouldn’t use cooking spray if I read it correctly

[@AshutoshBaghel]

Is there a manual control? Like can i control how long I wanna cook at a particular temperature ?

[@josephkwiatkowski7283]

Yes using the “Air Fry” preset both time and temp can be adjusted to whatever settings you want.

[@LouisatRshackBBQ]

Thank you for watching. Yes you can set temp and time.

[@vegangelist]

You can adjust time and temp for other settings too. Not just air fry setting.

[@shariaustero7464]

the receipe book says to use 1 table spoon oil - you did not, why?

[@WevertonCastrotonsilva23]

How to clean without damaging it as a log pass the time ?

[@LouisatRshackBBQ]

Thank you for watching. I just run the cooking basket through the dishwasher

[@plantsandpom]

Did you remove the rubber thing on the crisper tray?

[@lilyholliberri]

Not supposed to, protects the basket.

[@LouisatRshackBBQ]

Thank you for watching. I left the rubber feet on- just bent them inwards a tad

[@jsgll...godgunsliberty2025]

I cant seem to get my display to light up in full other then the "Pre Heat lights up etc, but not the whole menu like I am seeing in most videos, I have the 7qt model from costco am I doing something wrong ? still looking forward to using it but not seeing a fully lighted digital display.

[@LouisatRshackBBQ]

Thank you for watching. I would definitely take it back and get a new one

[@hynahammond5741]

Just bought one from Costco and I have to return it because it won't open, I don't want to force open it, something might break inside, It must be some manufacturers defect, and I lost the receipt I still have to try returning it.

[@LouisatRshackBBQ]

Thank you for watching, sorry to hear this but thankfully Costco has a great return policy. I can tell you this coming from a bbq guy- I use my air fryer at least once a week- so convenient

[@vegangelist]

Did you remove the tape from the outside? Just curious. ;)

[@ninabradley3479]

great vid, thanks. i didn't have to bend my feet i just pushed the tray down with a bit of pressure. i did some potato wedges but you inspired me to try drums. 🙂

[@joet7136]

Bought it today for $40. Looking forward to making onion rings, chicken wings, and roasted veggies! Edit - I would probably never bother roasting a whole chicken since I can get one already cooked at costco for $5 stinkin dollars!

[@LouisatRshackBBQ]

Thank you for watching. I have been using ours at least once a week and have enjoyed everything. I agree it’s hard to pass up Costco’s roasted Chicken deal

[@eskimochild87]

Just bought me one last night for 40

[@oculosprudentium8486]

Costco don't have enough hands to sell these. They are flying out of the stores. Costco = 39.90 vs Amazon $67.

[@Davidmaxwell07]

Saw them @ $40 today. Going back tomorrow

[@andersenyvonne12]

@@eskimochild87 where did you get this 7qt one for $40.00?

[@ghapak]

is it ok to pull out the basket immediately after it says END on the screen? or do we really have to wait for that sound to stop

[@LouisatRshackBBQ]

Thank you for watching. I don’t think you have to wait

[@marcusinHD]

just bought one and im not satisfied. its mostly plastic and it smells like wires are burning when it's in use. the fryer is quiet but im concerned about my food being contaminated above all else

[@joyceli5984]

I just bought one from Costco and when I cook 15 minutes with it on 400 F, the buttons get super hot, is that normal?

[@maileannlouie]

I’m sorry how do you disable PreHeat? My mother is a moron and was screaming at me because I didn’t know which model she had. Refused to give me model# won’t confirm your picture but expects me to know how to use it as I have the Ninja totally different sorry to complain but another 2+ hour screaming today I’m really desperate she can read but refuses to read instructions all I know is she got it from Costco on 4/2/22 7qt Gormia

[@LouisatRshackBBQ]

Thank you for watching. If it is the same as I got - there is a button on the screen in the bottom left that says preheat- she can press it and it will shut off the preheat mode

[@maileannlouie]

@@LouisatRshackBBQ Thank you! Oh when you preheat and only preheat does yours come out as 200 degrees Celsius for 20 minutes? Then cook time after preheat it’s in Fahrenheit. Sorry! But you can answer after the holiday I know you’re busy! Thank you again! There’s a reason why I moved to FL and she bounces from UT and HI. You and your family have a great Easter! There’s only me so I’m making a “small” 3.5 lb standing rib roast not brave enough to use the air fryer on that yet lol

[@tarasternopil1]

After my first run with pre set setting mine wings comes completely black. Does someone got same results?

[@KJBRWB]

Nope mine came out perfect using pre set 400 25min

[@LouisatRshackBBQ]

Thank you for watching. I found that mine were done in 20 minutes

[@kallertz]

@@KJBRWB Mine came out perfect...no issues at all.

[@kallertz]

Mine came out perfect ...no issues at all.

[@ghostwriterinme5050]

Excellent advice on your Gourmia 7Qt. Digital Air Fryer, and the BBQ Chicken looks so good. I just purchased the same and as you said, it’s very straight forward easy to use. Thank you!

[@LouisatRshackBBQ]

Thank you for watching. We use ours at least once a week.

[@oculosprudentium8486]

I take off the rubber footpads on the bottom tray as it can be difficult to insert and remove the tray with it on. Will it void any warranty if I use the air fryer without the footpads on the bottom tray?

[@LouisatRshackBBQ]

Thank you for watching. I found it real easy just to bend them in a hair. I am not sure about the warranty but most companies will look for any excuse not to pay out

[@johnewan5039]

I threw them out lmao it don’t make sense for them to be on the tray when the tray don’t even fit in

[@vegangelist]

You realize that they are intended to be "bumpers" so that you don't scratch the finish when you are putting the crisper tray in the bottom, right? That's the purpose they serve.

[@annettebezaire2050]

They tell you not to plug them in the same outlet if your testing 2

[@schizoidman7916]

Did anyone call the manufacturer to verify that the rubber tabs are supposed to be left on the crisper tray?

[@applepie6069]

Does it? I have one but idk if it should or not

[@armindareyes4159]

Hello how do you cook tater tots? On the air fryer? And Would you Still use the pan or something else?

[@LouisatRshackBBQ]

Thank you for watching. I will have to research that but I am sure if you did them the same as fries - they would come out delicious

[@judysbakeryandtestkitchen1654]

Thanks for saying how big it is and how heavy it is. I’m not going to be keeping it on the countertop, so having something lightweight. Or lighter weight. Is a really good thing. I was considering this or the hundred dollar one at Ninja. I was suspicious of this because of the price, but it looks like it works great.

[@trinitybersurto861]

That chicken looks delicious yumm

[@richardgarneau838]

I bought this thing about three weeks ago and have yet to use it successfully. When I bought it I looked ALL OVER the books regarding the rubber feet on that one grate and I found NOTHING, so, it wouldn't go down very far and I took them off which was obviously not the thing to do. The instruction book was entirely useless. This thing is not very intuitive and the manual was of no help. This video bounced around rather quickly and wasn't much help. For me anyhow.

[@libmananchannel]

Hello Louis at R shack BBQ! Thank you for showing me a nice video! I really enjoyed it! Thank you for sharing! Have a nice day!

[@LouisatRshackBBQ]

Thank you for watching

[@apollothirteen9236]

Got one today from Costco. Made home fries with it. Turned out really good. I want to try chicken drumsticks next.

[@raytrout8272]

Louis, That's a good looking airfryer! I have a cosori Air fryer it's alot like yours they're great to have. You can air fry a dozen eggs or 1 egg 12 min 270 deg it'll be identical every time you can cook them exactly how you want them (no guessing like boiling) Do 10 minutes just a little soft 12 minutes to perfectly hard boiled. That's the way to go I have a separate pressure cooker they both have their places it's way better to have them separate

[@supriyasou3722]

Wait..you can just put the eggs, set time and be done? get boiled eggs? 🤯🤯

[@Cookingmama57]

I just purchased the same 1 at Costco can't wait to use it!!

[@LouisatRshackBBQ]

Thank you for watching- I have been using this air fryer once a week now and love it

[@suesee448]

says not to use the spray lol

[@trevormalcolmson2002]

Just bought it today, can’t wait to give it a go, it’s a steal if it’s decent!

[@andersenyvonne12]

I’m reading comments from people who bought 5bis air fryer for $40.00! They are going for well over 125.00!,

[@LouisatRshackBBQ]

Thank you for watching, I can tell you here the Costco has them for $40. Maybe I should buy a few and put them up on sale sites. 😁

[@Pennshitz]

Is Dennis Hopper your dad ?

[@johnmanthey2683]

I have the "as seen on TV" one. I do chicken nuggets in the rotisserie basket. Great for a quick meal. I like your cool blue gloves. Where did you find those?

[@TheLookatit]

It's loud😮

[@astidog]

They are in the UK Costco's too! Got one today-so far quite impressed- they seem to be half the price of other air fryers this size (£39.99+vat) I was comparing instruction books and they have UK'd it so much even the diagrams are in C rather than F!

[@adda25]

Do you know why on their Costco uk website are £60+? I’m trying to buy one but I don’t have a membership so online would be my only option (plus the online fee membership). Thanks

[@LouisatRshackBBQ]

Thank you for watching. Honestly I don’t know how they can sell these units so cheap. We really like ours

[@soniapletke8498]

This guy does not know what he’s doing. You don’t have to turn it off every time you take out the chicken or turn it over. You just take out the basket and put it right back in and it starts up again maybe he should read the booklet first

[@BLDJamaica]

I was looking for this comment, it gives the option preheat, it also allows you to turn

[@annettebezaire2050]

You should follow Fabulous Frugal

[@devilwoman150]

Pam will destroy your nonstick and it will cause the nonstick to peel

[@LouisatRshackBBQ]

Thank you for watching and the information

[@bobbyg7552]

The owners manual, recommends not using those type of sprays (Pam)

[@annettebezaire2050]

You should of patten them down so they don’t steam .

[@maureenlemon2288]

I loved your recipe, and that you took the slow method in talking. I’m a senior and others go so fast, I don’t get a chance to watch the times. This is the AF that I have, and I also bought from Costco. Thank you.

[@LouisatRshackBBQ]

Thank you for watching. I am glad I was able to make it understandable. I am using this air fryer at least once a week and am loving it.

[@jamesgreen7437]

Well, so I think it’s a little tacky doing a comparison of fryers with background noise. It’s hard to hear you you should’ve done it before running the dishwasher or after, so I am moving on to another testimonial about these air fryers

[@victorbenner539]

Looked great. Now get back to cooking with FIRE ! 🔥. By the way I was enjoying the music, don't worry, I promise not to tell KZbin 😉.

[@annettebezaire2050]

You should buy a meat themameter

[@maileannlouie]

My mother bought one yesterday lol

[@johnknapp6328]

Impressive there more than browning tater tots. Have to pick up some chicken. Nice Job Louis Seems like nice air fryer.

[@raytrout8272]

Looks Great 👍

[@ejakaegypt]

I have one. Works great

[@annettebezaire2050]

Men never read directions .You don’t need that extra part just turn half way

[@maudithiver]

Oups! No, no, no! What about the cross contamination with your brush going from the chicken to the jar of BBQ sauce!!!😮

[@Dillr0d]

DOUBLE DIPPIN'!!! Come on over to my house, Sal!

[@drod5157]

I went to KZbin to find out about those tabs. Odd, I think they are rubber

[@johnjeoffreym]

loved the video but get a mic, bro

[@cupcakecupcake8977]

I just bought one i don't know why I'm scared to use it! I literally use all kitchen gadgets. I just have to do it!

[@LouisatRshackBBQ]

Thank you for watching, it is very easy to use and it could become your 2nd favorite kitchen gadget

[@Javayba7]

I just bought this. Sweet potato fries not crispy.

[@johnphung7061]

Thank you for showing me how to use it 😂😘👍🇺🇸

[@LouisatRshackBBQ]

Thank you for watching

[@Adeline9418]

DONT TAKE THE SILICONE TIPS OFF!!!!!!!!

[@2savannah100]

So you are going to make this video which could have been a 10. But you decided to run the dish washer & have music playing in the back ground.. Smart, Real smart. Not!

[@ksyusha108]

Why would you want to start recording a video at the same time when your dishwasher is running???? So stupid.

[@ejakaegypt]

I have one. Works great

[@LouisatRshackBBQ]

Thank you for watching