What does an air fryer do?

Exploring what an air fryer can do
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[@matthiasrandomstuff2221]

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[@BrownAndDaughters]

I always assumed you ate exclusively yogurt and granola based on the number of empty containers in your shop. 😂

[@matthiasrandomstuff2221]

years of accumulation!

[@amberlindsey7112]

My dad was always trying to find something to pour small amounts of paint in while working on his wood projects. He started making flags and only needed small amounts of color so I got him to start saving yogurt cups lol He has a lot of them now

[@executive]

@@amberlindsey7112 tell him to be careful not to confuse paint and yogurt.

[@jpa3141]

If the airfryer could hold 42°C for a few days, you could make yoghurt in it.

[@inkrpen]

@@jpa3141 Better done in an electronic pressure cooker, most have a preset for it as well.

[@quinnkirby745]

If more ads were made like this, I'd buy a lot more gadgets I can usually talk myself out of. They got a deal going to you Matthias! Love your work.

[@rasmis]

I especially like the comparison with a toaster oven. @Matthias, a great and easy use for shrimp is stir-fry. Oil, shrimp, cook almost to completiion, then add roughage, noodles and seasoning. Less than 10 mins.

[@Havreflan]

I like that you are open and honest about a sponsorship, some youtubers say that their video isn't sponsored and then it turns out they got whatever they're testing for free.

[@Havreflan]

@@pietmondrianstudent6984 As long as it's made clear that a product was given for free, I agree.

[@sprint955st]

Or they don’t tell you or avoid the issue. I often respond to videos where ‘zzz company hooked me up with…’ or ‘the guys at nnn sent over this…’ by asking was it free or what did you actually pay? Some get quite affronted at the question, others give a waffling answer which avoids the question.

[@1pcfred]

Some feel that if they don't receive money then they're not sponsored. It is just a distinction that's made. I'm not defending their position, merely pointing it out. I can somewhat understand their position too. They're probably getting free crap all the time that they don't even bother reviewing.

[@1pcfred]

@@pietmondrianstudent6984 that's the thing though they're not making any bucks. They only get the products for free in many cases. Which isn't exactly like receiving money. It's value but you can't exactly put an air fryer in your wallet.

[@OtherDalfite]

​@@1pcfred but it's still free. Getting something for free like it or not does affect your opinion on it.

[@Raytenecks]

We've already got a really good air fryer and you've made me want this one lol Dreo knew what they were doing by sending it to you.

[@matthiasrandomstuff2221]

he he he he :)

[@UhOhUmm]

Dreo seems like a smart company, they take some of the most popular items solve the issues people are having with them and just give you good experience, for a little more money I guess, but a lot of people like that. Kind of wish they sold their items in EU.

[@Varangian_af_Scaniae]

@@UhOhUmm "Kind of wish they sold their items in EU" Then we would get a 1200W or lower version because of the "climate".

[@UhOhUmm]

@@Varangian_af_Scaniae There are no such limits. There are even dual air fryers in the EU which have above 2,5kW of power.

[@Varangian_af_Scaniae]

@@UhOhUmm It was a joke since we have low wattage vacuum cleaners and microwaves. I saw there are 2400watts available. Must be a new thing since the monkeys in Brussels are still allowing it.

[@revealingfacts4all]

you're not a shill if you're backing things up with data. I mean you presented data backed facts that formed your opinion and that my friend earns a lot of credibility. Wish others making videos put this much into their videos. Love your content and the diversity of it all from wood working to fans, cooking appliances, heaters, when you dive into the details like you do, it's very enjoyable. I bet when you left RIM, they tried hard to get you to stay LOL....

[@samTollefson]

I haven't done a lot of things with my air fryer but have found the best thing it does for me is steak and potatoes wedges. My fryer goes up to 450f, and a 3/4" steak will be perfectly medium rare and browned on the outside in about 10 minutes, while it is resting, I do the potatoes wedges, another 10 minutes at 450f and when they are done you have a delicious easy meal! I love it! Also, yesterdays pizza warmed in the fryer will taste close to freshly made.

[@matthiasrandomstuff2221]

With this one, I started setting it to 450f more too. Fries and burgers work best at max temperature.

[@Matt_OG]

Love your content Matthias its always amazing stuff

[@abcxyz3028]

I love how you really put all the products to the test and your explanations are easily understood. 😊 The thermal camera from a previous review came in handy too. 😁

[@TheBrowncoat1]

the best and only review of and air fryer I've ever seen, love to see you testing them like that, fun stuff

[@inspector1794]

As I am old and simple myself, it's nice to be appreciated by others. Interesting item it got my attention. Thanks for sharing.

[@James02876]

I don't watch cooking channels, and I'm now considering an air fryer. I like the way you review things.

[@woodcox0171]

Great timing! Our first air fryer was delivered yesterday.

[@CelestialLites]

Your analytical review is amazing vs other youtube reviewers. Kudos to Dreo who knew how you would review. Now we need Cooking with Matthias!

[@matthewsteven6071]

You can make a video on why water is wet and I would still watch it.

[@smartups1]

Your inverter test videos are amazing please make more .

[@nobuckle40]

Great test! Very informative.

[@drewgi7543]

This is a cross-over I never thought I'd see. As a chef who's been watching your videos for well over a decade this is great.

[@stitchinginthebarn8307]

I saw this new airfryer on Sorted's channel within the past week & its really impressive. It looks like it does a much better job than a typical air fryer. Thank for documenting its temperature outputs and power usage!

[@briantaylor9266]

9:25 Simple and old. Describes me pretty well 🙂

[@MarkMcCluney]

Yes, I was grateful for that remark too.

[@SakariNy]

This video, and your approach on the subject is kind of getting me convinced on the airfryer idea.

[@lemagreengreen]

It's a teeny tiny convection oven and I admit I've been quite annoyed at the name "air fryer" but can see the value of the appliance, they're a lot more efficient for single people to run vs an oven and even many families can benefit since we often don't fill our ovens.

[@robertharris1748]

I think the fan is significantly better than in most convection ovens. My oven convects for shit and makes the most awful racket doing so.

[@johnnyllooddte3415]

wowwww thanks.. well done.. get it ..medium, well done.. looks like you and your wife are great cooks for the family

[@Rick-vm8bl]

Glad you liked it, its probably worth mentioning that practically any air fryer will cook food exactly the same way. As cool as the built in screen and recipes are personally its not worth the $150+ extra over a basic little store bought one.

[@matthiasrandomstuff2221]

yes, basic ones are surprisingly cheap, and I think as long as you keep an eye on the cooking process, they will do as good a job too.

[@jeffspaulding9834]

There's a lot of trial and error when it comes to those things. Having the recipes built in would probably be really helpful, especially for people who don't have a lot of cooking experience. Add in the built-in meat thermometer and I could see it being worth the cost.

[@libb3n]

I have a simple air fryer with no screen, just digital. It has some recipes on it that I never use. But mine does not have water ability and probes. Those two things add alot of value to the end product. And if you cook quality stuff in air fryer like lamb racks etc and given that the air fryer probably will not break within at least 5-10 year. What is 150+ one time extra for a decent air fryer that you will probably use several times per week? $150/(12x10). I mean, it's not even a cost in the end to even think about.

[@brunomuitcholoko]

I started watching to learn about air fryer, and now i'm hungry, thank you matthias.

[@azyfloof]

I've love to see a followup where you also log the water pump to show when and for how long water is sprayed in :D

[@oBuLLzEyEo1013]

Looking good Man...

[@richardperritt]

"There's something to be said about being old & simple". Thank you. That's the first compliment I've had all day. 😁

[@johngregg5735]

Great review! Any company that sends you a new product to test & review either has a great product (like this air fryer) or out of their minds

[@andrewgalbreath2101]

Saw this on my favorite cooking channel. Was not expecting to see it on my favorite woodworking channel

[@matthiasrandomstuff2221]

this is my "matthias random stuff" channel. The woodworking is all on my main channel.

[@LacayoDe]

Another amazing Dutch invention!

[@Dragon1291]

Air Fryers are definitely one of those things I see people start off "Why would I even need one" to "I love using this thing" very consistently.

[@rickrudd]

I love air fryers. They're perfect for making crispy vegetables - we use it for broccoli, cauliflower, potatoes, green beans, etc etc. It reheats food 1000x better than a microwave, especially pizza, and you can make perfect chicken and fish in it. Huge fan.

[@dakotaswain5026]

I appreciate how dynamic the videos and channels are and not just because you are reading a teleprompter and working the algorithm of the current KZbin fad but are sharing your interests. And even your sponsored videos are still more objective than most of the other people out there.

[@FriggOff361]

3:24 The non warping cutting board! Looks great and you didnt die from the oil you finished it with

[@matttps]

Kitchen gadgets would be a great series for your channel!

[@charliemason4355]

"There's something to be said for simple and old." I feel better about myself. Thanks!

[@user-nd9lg2bm8e]

Keep it up!

[@waytospergtherebro]

It makes Millennials believe they can cook with their smartphone.

[@genericuserid7283391]

I was an air fryer skeptic, and then i got one. Rediculous how handy it is, even for the first part of a reverse sear on a steak.

[@instantsiv]

Best thing we've tried so far in the air fryer is chicken wings. Found that over cooking them gets them really crispy in trade off for dryer meat but it's fine because it's dark meat. Still amazing.

[@FlameMage2]

I like the basket design for air fryers. I got one that's shaped like your toaster oven even though it insists it's an air fryer. I don't like it compared to a few friend's basket styled air fryers. Not this brand though but my old basket designed air fryer snapped off at the handle after a few months of use.

[@smitcher]

We love our air fryer over here in Scotland... for many things you don't need to fire up a big oven and its so versatile. It's not a feature rich as this one but it was very cheap, maybe about £50 ($60) and cooks things way faster than an oven and in most cases you can just load in there, set a programme and/or timer and walk away...

[@MazeFrame]

The fact these things just shut off on their own will probably save the fire brigades a lot of headaches.

[@rkan2]

The timer functionality is the best. Combine it with a pressure cooker / crock pot with a timer and you're about 30m away from a meal! I'd like a smaller of those pressure cookers too to make smaller batch faster.

[@dscrive]

I saw this on Sous Vide everything a couple of days ago, signed up for the email alert for when the kickstarter went live. Having seen a couple of videos now, and being a single guy, I see it as a good option for me. It would also probably be useful for on-call work situations and college living (probably not in dorms though) a little pricey for many college kids, but that set and forget is very handy for the busy student.

[@JasonJonesoriginal]

Good timing. I literally ordered an air fryer last night and it was delivered today. No water feature but I wonder how useful you found it

[@RobbieBeswick]

I personally like random stuff videos like this, showing off tech, how it works, how it’s advancing etc

[@nathanvandendungen4450]

Very cool. I have an older and cheap air fryer and found it’s best use is for cooking for hungry little kids that can’t wait. Perhaps it’s time for an upgrade. Thanks!

[@matthiasrandomstuff2221]

When I was single, I didn't cook until I was hungry, so it had to be fast for me too!

[@DooMMasteR]

Air fryers are just fancy tiny convection ovens. Mine has 2200 W and the container is "double" walled, so the air can circulate freely throughout the food which give them an advantage over my normal big oven.. but that's about it...

[@matthiasrandomstuff2221]

Basically, yes. But takes the convection to another level of intensity.

[@davebullard]

Have you ever gone over what you're using to format your programs output? Those floating temperatures in what looks like a terminal are really cool and I would like to know how to do it. I have an actual use case for something like that at the moment.

[@jeffk204]

That looks like a pretty good product. I'll need to check the specs on the kick starter, I wonder if it will fit on my counter under the cabinets or if it is too tall. Thanks for the technical review.

[@matthiasrandomstuff2221]

It blows hot air out the back, so should not be too tightly enclosed that way

[@AmirASD]

I was having dinner while watching this video. After watching you make fries, I couldn't stop myself, and made frier in my air fryer too. Now, I'm overly stuffed and wish I hadn't. 🤣😂😅

[@Zsub1]

You can shill all you want, we know that if the product is junk you won't shill it.

[@johnfithian-franks8276]

Hi, you use a lot more oil than me when cooking, my air fryer does not have a water system, but it is a out of stock item now. I never had a deep fat fryer as I considered them too dangerous but as I am on my own now, I find it very useful, and I do most of my cooking in it now.

[@lysun83]

Interesting perspective from engineer. I saw a review from Sorted. I'm very interested in buying one air fryer now

[@matthiasrandomstuff2221]

yes, if we didn't have tis one, I think I'd go buy one now. Never missed not having one before though!

[@TomTheEnglishPicker]

What’s the cleanup like of the tray ? My only reservation, and why I’ve not got one is the cleanup and also the use of nonstick and how that holds up over time .

[@matthiasrandomstuff2221]

I use dishwash liquid and hot water. I'm not a fan of non stick, but at least the tray doesn't get nearly as hot as a frying pan, so it should last longer than those.

[@jackmcslay]

Air friers are amazing at reheating oven-cooked meats. Whenever I put over-cooked pork or chicken they seem to taste better than when it was freshly made.

[@MCsCreations]

You know, Matthias, I'm trying to learn to cook... And what I realized is that I like to make stuff. Anything really, even food! So, I've been thinking about getting one of those... Either way, my only issue is that I'm eating a bit too much... 😬 Anyway, stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@tallswede80]

a single guy who doesn't want to cook just needs a microwave.

[@Traderjoe]

How is it to clean up? And maybe you’ll be the only one who could appreciate this, but, what are your thoughts on the cooking exhausts and humidity flying past that fan above the heating element? Do you envisage the fan getting gummed up with oils and moisture and eventually losing efficiency? What about keeping that airway clear of exhaust grime? These are things that I think about. Not sure what other people think about in this regard

[@matthiasrandomstuff2221]

so far no issues, but we used ours less than 20x so far. The fan would need quite a layer of gunk to become ineffective, and I would guess, being so close to the heater, and spinning, that it would fling the grease off itself if there was much of it.

[@sethmiller1357]

Love making cauliflower in our air fryer! Break it up, add oil, pop it in, give it a shake a few times and when it is browned, it's done. So good. Perfect side for steaks, chops, burgers, etc cooked on the grill. Ours isn't that sophisticated, just a temp dial and a timer, but it does a decent job on meats when it is too cold/snowy to grill. Unlike an oven or toaster oven, the timer and cool to the touch outside allow us to be comfortable with our young teen using it when we aren't home. The biggest complaint I have is ours is just too small, yet too big at the same time. Can't fit enough food for 4 in it at once, but takes up a lot of counter space. Make me a double basket model that replaces my range hood (include a vent fan) and I'm sold!

[@matthiasrandomstuff2221]

they need to be small, cause tere's only so much power that you get out of a socket, and you need lots of heating power for the volume to fry things. But yes, capacity is an issue. One time, with guests, we had two going at once.

[@tarkadahl1985]

@@matthiasrandomstuff2221 benefits of 240v :)

[@rodiona8781]

What you are looking for are options on the market now. There is a Ninja duo basket and also small convection oven/microwave combo. I have an 8qt that I use at the same time as my Instapot and it works well for large volume.

[@ProfessorOzone]

I thought the point of an air fryer was NOT to use oil. I'm sure you did it for color and crispness, but it would have been nice to see how the fries came out without the oil.

[@sparqqling]

You need oil for fries, that's what makes them crispy, The water boils off and gets replaced by the oil.

[@donstanley8021]

I have used my simple air fryer to make hard boiled eggs! 6 eggs at 270° for 15 minuets, followed by ice by ice bath.

[@matthiasrandomstuff2221]

haven't tried that yet, but we should

[@JaMaMaa1]

That's pretty interesting. I have used air fryers that really only work on frozen battered foods that I don't really want in my diet anyways.

[@DiggitySlice]

Either the ad department is a master of writing dialogue or this is an honest product review.

[@Butchey24]

Your #3 of people that have been sponsored this air fryer in the past month!

[@kraftzion]

They made a good choice. I already own an air fryer, doubt I would have watched a video on one if it wasn't you. They excell at warming fryed chicken. I won't run out and buy this one but it will be my top choice when I replace the one I have.

[@mckenziekeith7434]

This thing would be great for roasting coffee.

[@MoritzvonSchweinitz]

I would love an open source toaster oven smart controller with temperature probe and stored heating cycle recipes!

[@bradley3549]

Never lose that curiosity. We have a combination air fryer and toaster oven unit. It's useful enough and fast enough and does a nice even cooking job that we don't even own a microwave anymore and rarely use our full-size oven. Edit: Also, any of your long-time viewers know without a bloody doubt that you're not a shill. If this was a turd, you'd be the first to tell us how much it stank and how many corn kernels you found. LOL.

[@luclatinette]

the screen might be a little extra but it helps with accessibility. If English isn't your first language or maybe if you can't read at all, the pictures help

[@Mhj96813]

The best thing we make in our air fryer is grilled cheese sandwiches. Perfect evenly toasted bread and melted cheese.

[@newmonengineering]

I have an air fryer toaster oven, but it doesn't have the water part. That gives me an idea to maybe add it to it. Should be easy enough. We use is all the time. Makes great mini pizzas from scratch. Also chicken nuggets and fries. It will cook everything that turns to rubber in the microwave perfectly so its kinda the Ying and yang with the microwave.

[@marcfruchtman9473]

Yea, I do like the air fryers a lot. I don't find that they cook "fries" the way that I want. I prefer my fries to be more crispy, and when the fries lay over other fries, they don't cook as evenly. I have found they work really well for things like Sausages in the morning, or for heating Frozen Corn Dogs, after 30 secs in the microwave for a quick thaw, I throw in the Air Fryer for 5 mins... done. It is very fast cooking for the most part.

[@BitsandWood]

Fun to shake up the content a little bit. 👍

[@silverback3633]

Yes, the size does matter, that is a small size. I have a 6 qt one and now uses the 2 qt model which is way quicker and more efficient than the family-sized one and it cooks crispier than the big one.

[@insAneTunA]

I have a basic air fryer and I use it a lot. Try fresh non frozen hamburgers, they are delicious when you cook them with the air fryer, 10 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius (356F) and they are done, good color, nice bite, and still super juicy. Pretty much any type of meat will do. Fish, chicken, I even cook shoarma or kebab with it. And it all tastes great, and if you want you can get it nice and crunchy while the meat is still very juicy at the inside. And yes it cooks truly fast. That requires a little learning curve. But once you tried several things you know how long to cook it. My basic machine also has simple instructions written on it so that I can set the temperature correctly for the type of meat that I am going to cook. I follow those instructions and that works great for me. And the basket fits inside the dishwasher.

[@matthiasrandomstuff2221]

Good to know. The thin pre-made patties aren't optimal in the fryer.

[@insAneTunA]

@@matthiasrandomstuff2221 I honestly only cook my hamburgers with the air fryer. I put some salt and pepper on it before I put them in the fryer. You can also make or buy your burgers with unions inside. If it didn't taste absolutely delicious I wouldn't do it. And on top of that it is fast, easy, and much healthier. There is no need to pay attention to it while it is cooking.

[@Mulletmanalive]

I bought a basic one and I’ve net exactly found it convenient. It doesn’t have and inbuilt return paths, so if you fill it so that there’s a layer of fries, it basically just acts as a clumsy broiler. Turn everything every 4-5 minutes and it works fine, but it’s not great. Not sure if it’s any faster really. The newer ones with a rotisserie, racks, and the ability to dehydrate look a lot more worth the counter space, but by that point I’m not sure that you’re saving all that much compared to an oven, so the selling point gets wonky.

[@matthiasrandomstuff2221]

yes, I turn over the fries about two times during the cooking too

[@fartking2845]

Easy on the canola oil. I'd stick with extra Virgin olive oil instead.

[@Brurgh]

use the airfryer for everything now, so quick, easy and a lot more efficient than using the main oven

[@BTimmer]

They cook jalapeño poppers perfectly!

[@milesparris4045]

I have one of the cheapest air fryers (It has a very large basket) which I use quite a lot, especially with frozen french fries. I don't use any of the vent baskets, I just dump them in and toss them every five minutes. It will brown about four servings very nicely. I like to throw in a couple tablespoons of butter at the first tossing.

[@bullfrogpondshop3179]

Watching this video while sitting here eating my dinner... That I just cooked in the same exact toaster oven.

[@hotfightinghistory9224]

Given how much electricity costs in my city now, I'll need a 'Mr Fusion' at home before I can run this thing and still make rent.

[@Exgrmbl]

usually, it stinks of plastic that gets way too hot but this one looks like it is metal, so thats good i guess

[@kftc1980]

These are amazing for bringing leftovers back to life, like pizza or last nights fries.

[@JessicaFEREM]

for cooking hamburgers, I think you might want to look into a "George foreman" or a contact grill. it cooks both sides of the burger at once making for a faster cooking time. the smallest size is a bit too small unless you only want a single burger there are also better electric grills that will snuff the smoke so it won't set off the fire alarm, those would be good for a dorm or small apartment.

[@katelights]

They blow hot air on chips. :D

[@Kukkakukko]

I believe you

[@Tomazack]

Saw this on sorted food as well, it seems for once it's a kickstarter that isn't just a shameless cash grab. The temperature probe is the real deal here, giving you full control of how done you want the meat. I miss that in my Xiaomi air fryer.

[@davidriley7659]

I have one myself. For me it's basically a smaller, economic oven. Particularly if you don't have gas. And you can put mine in the dishwasher

[@Paulman50]

Hopefully the whole bottom draw fits in the dishwasher.

[@thomasmascio8808]

Hey your toaster oven and me have something in common, we both simple and old 😂

[@belg4mit]

SortedFood also recently did a preview of this on their channel for those interested in another take, or seeing some other foods tested. No graphs though.

[@rsporter]

It's just a convection oven. My opinion is just to get a toaster oven with convection feature and then you get all of the features with one device.

[@richbuilds_com]

Sorted Food just did a very favourable review of this product too.

[@huntz3215]

Thermal imaging is a handy tool, wish they were a bit cheaper.

[@DEADB33F]

You can get low-resolution camera modules for something like £100.

[@JMAWWorks]

Great video, I’m really curious about the water and potentially baking breads, since steam injection ovens are rare and quite expensive. Air fryers are essentially convection ovens, and I prefer the toaster oven shape for loading so personally ended up tabletop convection oven more like your toaster oven, but this seems like a great product for those that like this form factor.

[@matthiasrandomstuff2221]

It doesn't have a bread mode, and the water injection only happens in the automatic programs. But I don't think this would work all that well for bread. The heat comes from the top, and if the pan was full of dough, the bottom wouldn't get enough heat.

[@kenfreeman8888]

I made small buns in my air fryer, and with the hot air circulating underneath, they came out very well. I also have 2 spray bottles: oil and water to use as needed.

[@TheReepe]

I want this

[@nogamesjustsports4104]

If a meteor were to hit earth. This fella is going to be saved to keep future generations going.

[@ClumsyFlounder]

When the grease drips and burns it produces smokey goodness, which is where the real flavor comes from. Air fryers are rad and all, but you can't beat smokey grill flavor.

[@hippie-io7225]

Try coconut or olive oil for basting. Yummm.