NEW Air Fryer SALT & PEPPER CHICKEN & CHIPS Review

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[@malcytull]

In total, it's got nearly 6 grams of salt, no good if you have high blood pressure. Great review !!

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Yes no good at all

[@gamingtonight1526]

@@BaldFoodieGuy What's 39% of 450 grams? I think you'll find it is more than 6 grams!

[@Maynards_so_blue]

This is one the rare times ive actually tried one of the items you reviewed. It was extremely salty and as dry as a desert

[@PaulEcosse]

Wouldn't feed that to my worst enemy.

[@pauljackson1981]

Those chips like the advert PURE CREMATION LOL

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

🤣

[@Wolflairhx1]

Thanks for the review. Have a good bank holiday Gareth. 😊

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

You too mate

[@tomfisher7751]

You're unintentionally hilarious. Love watching your videos!

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

I appreciate that!

[@karlos543]

Strangely enough, my partner and I are sat next to our narrow boat watching this and eating the same meal between us. It's absolutely disgusting. Way too much salt. I'm opening another Guinness to wash it down...hard life.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Haha 👍

[@richardjohnson8009]

ohhhh that looks like shite

[@FiveDORRA]

Partner? Ooh matron

[@davidn3394]

Thanks for taking one for the team, I think pedigree chum may taste better in air fryer than that😂

[@anthonybroom]

Top man. Another great review.👍👍👍

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thanks 👍

[@Steve3851]

Great review thanks for letting us know. Hope you had a great weekend too.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Thank you! You too!

[@loiismustdie]

Only uncooked/fresh chicken needs to be cooked to 76-78*. That is precooked chicken that just need warming through.

[@derryshore5586]

Sorry, but you are wrong. My hubby and I had a cooked ham and cheese toasty when out..The ham was cooked. The ham was not heated through to a very hot temp. We both got food poisoning. Same with that pre cooked chicken. It has to be hot..Otherwise food poisoning..Plus the product is frozen.

[@jamiemaguire6988]

@@derryshore5586 That sounds like bad luck tbh or the ham was off. I've had ham and chicken slices fresh out the fridge going in between 2 slices of hot toast, so you know it's not been hot but slightly warm when eating and no issues. Plus those trays of prepared sandwiches at functions tend to sit and get to room temperature and are still eaten with no ill-effects.

[@andywatts8654]

Ham is cured - it can be eaten at any temp but should be kept refrigerated or bacteria could build up

[@PotatoPirate123]

@@derryshore5586its almost impossible to establish what caused food poisoning in most cases, as the gestation period can be days and even a week. I imagine as a couple that you eat a lot of meals together too, and you are HIGHLY unlikely to get food poisoning from ham that hasn’t been warmed though - do you really think any surviving bacteria on cured meat will have chance to multiply in the time it’s on your plate?? If anything, it will have been the side salad responsible for any food poisoning. Commentor is correct, probing a piece of cooked reheated chicken is unnecessary and borderline ridiculous. It doesn’t need carefully pasteurising like raw poultry as it it will have been frozen almost as soon it was cooked.

[@Ben-3984]

Add a bit water to things like that and it Re-hydrates it just a light sprinkle but enough makes a difference.

[@dazisback2]

Love a bit of salt and pepper seasoning but will give this item a miss, imagine someone adding their own salt before they taste it? Another great video mate crack on.

[@brendanjackson-cr7cf]

Hi mate. Have another look at how they spell the word seasoning on the front of the pack!😜😜

[@ianzthingz1]

seasonining 🤣😂🤣

[@Mounhas]

Packed in Kwangchow China.

[@harryturnbull4781]

Made in Valley Road, Birkenhead, home of Park Foods. I knew the owner Pete Johnson when he was chairman of Everton and told me he was going to revolutionise fast food with flavoured chips called DJ Spuddles. You could get chilli, garlic and whatnot. They were really good but never took off. Spuddles crashlanded and he lost a packet.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

I'm not sure he will lol

[@bebejohnston]

Gareth your a trooper for trying that, thanks for the review def will give that a miss❤❤

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

No problem 👍

[@coopz1969]

Bag of chips £2 chicken nuggets £3 and itd be far better plus youd have enough left for a few more meals

[@nmurphy02]

Chicken like that, which is already pre cooked, doesn't need to get up to temperature. Can eat it cold if needed Love the channel

[@tongey1]

Hi Gaz, thanks for the review I will steer clear. I can highly recommend the Lamb Hot Pot and Beef Stew with Dumplings from Aldi. Chilled ready meals. Excellent value and really tasty!!!

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

You're welcome 😊

[@siroyal2040]

Great review thank you that saved me wasting money I see these in farm foods think the packet picture looks better than the food lol thank you keep safe 🍺🍺🍺👍👍

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

No problem!

[@jdhtyler]

In Winter use it on the drive way.

[@GregB314]

Gareth, I do love your obsession (is that too strong?) with the tab system. If we were to give weighting the various elements of your review, I reckon the presence or otherwise of a tab system would be, say 2%. That being said, don't stop.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Greg

[@paulhoskin3286]

Even the dog wouldn't eat that

[@chris.hinsley]

Yes it would. They eat each others sick 🤢

[@robertsmelt6638]

Someone never owned a Labrador...

[@davidn3394]

My dog would eat the air fryer given half a chance let alone heart attack chicken and chips 😂😂

[@BikeLife154]

Maybe its salt and pepper dog? Who knows??

[@Mounhas]

@@chris.hinsleyPerhaps you should feed your dog, mine don’t eat other dogs vomit.

[@andreisuciu677]

This is one of Cole Palmer’s favourite meals (Chelsea’s young striker). Although he used to get it as a teenager from local take aways. I did try it today and it seemed decent to me, although it seemed to be containing a bit too much spices or salt and pepper in there at some point. I reckon ALDI’s boxed version might be nicer, as they also provide you with a satchet with sliced peppers.

[@martinandjackthecat.554]

Thanks for the review of the air fryer ready meals ,its very helpful. , i also like you high sided plates, could you tell me where the come from please ?

[@atnorthabc]

We have a Ninja air fryer you would normally drop the cooking temp by 20c from normal air fryers that normally stops the burning of foods

[@uglenddalejones2]

Price and flavour sounds worth trying Maybe yours was a one off for salt. Leathered- haven’t heard that in ages lol Happy May Day 🙌👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Same to you!

[@markw5779]

Papparoni likes salt,but even this might be a step too far 😂Cheers Gareth,you’ve saved a lot of people two and a half quid 👍

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

You're welcome 😊

[@frankprice7575]

Reminds me a bit of a Spice Bag you can get here in Dublin chip shops, very spicey, great after a pint or a dozen............I reckon you'd love it Gareth

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Sounds great!

[@geoffstainforth352]

Chips 180 in my AF. I would do Oven Chips and some other chicken in my Halogen Oven (Breast), another of a bit of a gimmick? Great review though !

[@alexandrasmith7682]

According to the Nutritional Breakdown, that's about 4 times recommended daily intake for an adult male .... No wonder it was salty!

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Yes went in bin

[@peterclarke3300]

Great review Gaz they should put less salt on and mixing and cooking big bits with small bits they never cook equally they should know better 👍👍

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Peter

[@NigelOrmsvik]

Another one to bypass. I can never understand why they give you a half empty bag these days, and btw, the e is a sneaky way of saying you're getting less than the grams advertised. Thanks for the review though 😊👍

[@stevelee2787]

Not for me mate well done for trying it😂😂

[@pikricky]

I think I'll stick to my local Chinese takeaway for salt and pepper chicken Gareth,thanks for the heads up big pal,I would definitely have bought that if I hadn't watched your review

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Good idea mate

[@menopausalbarbie7467]

You're definitely not selling them to me 😂 but thanks for another honest review 💜💜💜

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

You’re welcome 😊

[@AshleighKinsella]

Oh dear fella. I think the manufacturer needs to go back to the drawing board & reduce the salt. Last time i had lots of salt was from my ex boyfriend, but i won't go there ;)

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

🤣

[@crunchinjelly]

👀

[@Stratboy999]

Very rare to hear of foods being oversalted these days.

[@jugglerjim01]

1:07 the way thats written does not bode well 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@sammy4583]

Try the Karaage chicken bites they do in Farmfoods

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Sammy

[@chris.hinsley]

Gaz. Get some Diggers frozen chicken balls from Tesco. Put them on a bed of oven chips yourself in the air fryer. Cook and shake now and then till nice and crispy ! 15-20 mins. Lovely.

[@robtok1968]

Bang on them diggers, few crinkle chips done in airfryer with slivers of onion, sprinkle of salt and a few chilli flakes, make a drop of mayflower curry sauce, who needs a Chinese??

[@lindaeastment4542]

Hi Gareth, oh no 100% definitely no way today I would most definitely say the only way is 200% straight in the bin & I wouldn’t even say your dinner is in the dog the food company should be told total rubbish but thanks for sharing all the best 👍

[@gerrylewis5281]

I find that foods that are “ salt & pepper “ flavoured are always too salty for me. I think they use Himalayan salt, which I find very salty. If Gareth found this too salty ? Then it probably is. As he does like a bit of salt on his grub. I think I’d go for some chicken nuggets and some oven crinkle cut chips. Then add my own seasoning. I noticed that Mr G didn’t taste any pepper coming through because of the salt. A good review, as always. But this is a definite, “ give it a miss “ item.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Gerry

[@polymath9372]

Because of the thickness of the chicken chunks, you'd imagine they would need more cooking time than the thinner chips.

[@Vargol]

Didn't it say the chicken is pre-cooked ? so you're just warming the chicken up.

[@Lumibear.]

It does state they’re already cooked though, so maybe they just needed less time or heat? Nothing would rescue the taste though.

[@Cordel10]

If you don't laugh you cry hahahaha brilliant as always 👌

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

You're welcome

[@JanetBrown-px2jn]

You are a nice man Gareth,and I know this is a job you have chosen,but I do hope that after you try one,or two bites you throw the rest in the garbage,as this food is so unhealthy,and you have a wife,and twin daughters.I lost my Dad at 56,and it’s awful to loose someone that young.Take care,we enjoy you a lot.😊

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Yes this went in the bin. Thanks 👍

[@kennymcewan7281]

Av got one in freezer was looking forward to it let's see after review

[@jamesjimbob71]

have you tried the iceland air fryer sweet potato fries, much better than plain chips in my opinion

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Yes very good

[@davidbowen60]

Nothing wrong with a bit of soot lol not for me G great vid tho kid 🇬🇧👍

[@leesharpe5610]

Looks ok ,but would give it a miss because too much salt ,Good review mate .

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Lee

[@X22GJP]

The Aldi Munch Box is £1.50 more for 742g, similar but better value when you work out pence per gram, but that looked nowhere near as nice as Aldi’s on the plate. I also liken the fact you get a separate sachet of seasoning in the munch box so you can lather on to your taste.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Yes I enjoyed that one this not for me

[@ianrobert6239]

I got some frozen Salmon from Farm foods, quite a while ago and it was awful. Put me off going there for a while.😁👍

[@G-LFC-85]

Soz mate looking at them chips is giving me heartburn! 🤢🤢

[@jeantootell2670]

Thanks for the review, Gareth.not for me, not keen on salty food, will stick to a lovely roast chicken, with all the trimmings 😂

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

You're welcome 😊

[@desertrat5782]

Like your old pizza joke when you cut that chicken in half you halved the temperature 😂😂

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

🤣

[@timcrook2231]

My condolences Gaz ooh no ,mind you i got to invest in a Air fryer b4 i can try these bud i hear they are good on electric 😊

[@Lumibear.]

The ingredients don’t look quite as rough as that last one, but still, that’s a lot of salt & palm oil, that stuff always leaves a dry lardy coating on my tongue and I think maybe that’s why manufacturers who use it often put way too much salt or sugar into things when there’s a lot of it. Obviously you can go too far! Cheers fella, go have a drink.

[@joeygames936]

Worked in a factory where they was made wouldn't even give the dog it or if it was the last meal on earth the season was put on at the end of the production line with a cup chicken chunks came in as rejects from other compay that didnt use them and was in a massive. Freezer for who noes how long

[@Mandy-nw6dv]

Tbh, it looked really salty when you opened the bag. I love pepper but not a fan of too much salt. 'Unless I'm eating fish an chips 😅 cheers for sharing 👍

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

You're welcome 😊

[@Turritopsis-dohrnii]

I love the way all the people leaving comments wouldnt touch any of the food with a barge pole. Its like we all think its all shite. Im glad most people would rather eat homemade food.

[@briangowland9034]

No wonder it's salty. Look at the nutrition again - 1.27g salt per 100g. The whole bag is 450g - that's about 6.3g of slat for the bag. That's probably about a heaped teaspoon. Plus MSG has a saltiness to it although it's not quite the same as regular salt.

[@sparsh415]

They should put the chips and spices in separate bags then you can cook the chicken for longer ,the chips for less and season to your own taste+ more people would buy it as you don`t have to add the spices and could just add sauce. I think the idea is good and the price for what your getting but they defo. need to make a couple of changes.

[@AndyStuart-fe9hn]

Further to the comment below about the seasoning spelling mistake, they spelt aniseed wrong in the ingredients list too.

[@carldone6845]

Cooking times in Air fryers can be a bit of a guess even with guidelines. I like my salt but that seems too much for me. There is a few issues with the packaging and instructions. No seasoning packet, which is in the instructions, and the ingredient 'Aiseed' which I think should be Aniseed.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Very true!

[@Skaterbun]

Weird how you have to guess, can’t be safe if the AF heats up some of the chicken hotter than the rest of it, not evenly cooked. I don’t have a thermometer like Gareth’s so I would never have guessed. Least in the normal oven you stick it in for the time stated on the packet and you can trust what you’re eating.

[@MaffAndxu3jj]

I'm New in!!!!!!!

[@robsantana629]

Poor Gareth overdoing his salt intake to help everyone out. Too much salt will ruin a product I agree.

[@8outof10catzDOOM]

The big warning was that Seasoning was misspelt on the pack....lol "Seasonining"

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Yes not good at all

[@Canalcoholic]

Also Aniseed without the n, "Aiseed". Just realised, mine was in the small print but yours was on the pack front.

[@roymillsjnr5172]

They always look good on the packaging £2.49 lets see recomend , to salty ✌️

[@brewsterkits]

oh dear!

[@chipnroll]

how much i keep missing the price prob me lol but yeah very easy just to do at home to your own taste

[@user-hs1si5up9h]

Put vinegar on

[@dcworld1076]

If you get to Asda there's a kebab kit call Jeff the chef id love to hear your thoughts

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cool will look out for it cheers

[@dougie60892]

Ok for a wee snack.

[@user-fj5uf5hn9v]

Cheap as chips eh. Not my cuppa tea. Hope you enjoy will be interested in what you think of it. Ann in Cumbria.

[@neiltaylor6466]

Add a bit of vinegar and have a chip butty and have the chicken on the side.

[@Sigma1_969]

You haven't over cooked anything Gareth.. it's not your fault m8.. keep smiling pal, and carry on.😊

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers

[@GlenB-qo7wd]

I have tried various salt chicken & chips and to be honest nobody does it better than a Chinese takeaway

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

You're right

[@georgefeaton7341]

It also has the dreaded E

[@mountainclawoutdoors]

Whats the "E"?

[@georgefeaton7341]

Estimate weight not getting what you think

[@Kingtrollface259]

Msg isn't bad, it's just a natural compound like amino acids, too much however is bad, just like anything else, in moderation

[@papabear6860]

Just a suggestion Gaz, we don't all have air fryers, so why not start a second channel (once you get to your 100K plaque for this channel of course) just for air frying content? Diversify and prosper, so to speak.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Fair one

[@edd-6182]

Hello Gaz. Iceland are doing a new Iceland 2 American Hot XL Burgers 340g. They are very similar to the fabulous (now discontinued) pepperoni burgers that you reviewed back on 1 Apr 2022. Would you give them a test out, please? I hope your memory is good. The difference between the two sets of ingredients is small please take a look if it helps. Condensed and De-duplicated List: Beef (Percentage Difference: +17%) Spicy Pepperoni Pieces (Percentage Difference: -14%) Jalapeño Chilli (+2%) Onions Spices (Garlic Powder, Cayenne Pepper, Coriander Powder, Cumin Powder, Mustard Powder, Chipotle Chilli Powder, Fennel) Sea Salt Yeast Extract (contains Barley) Emulsifier: Diphosphates Crumb (Rice Flour, Water, Bamboo Fibre) Dextrose Sugar Paprika Extract Antioxidant: Ascorbic Acid No Potato Starch in the second list. This list includes unique items with percentage differences highlighted for shared ingredients between the new American hot burgers and the old pepperoni burgers.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Cheers Edd, ta mate

[@edd-6182]

@@BaldFoodieGuy Here is the old pepperoni and the new American hot ingredient list. I did love the old pepperoni burgers and they were very popular it's a shame Iceland stopped doing them as they were 5-star reviews every time as you know. I don't know how Iceland works now as it is all further shrinkflation products where the ingredients are getting worse rather than the size? That's why I keep note of the ingredients. I was trying to make my own. The old pepperoni burgers first. Beef (70%), Spicy Pepperoni Pieces (18%) (Pork, Pork Fat, Water, Salt, Milk Sugar, Smoked Paprika, Milk Proteins, Paprika Powder , Dextrose, Sugar, Garlic Clove, Antioxidants: Sodium Erythorbate, Extracts of Rosemary; Paprika Extract, White Pepper, Nutmeg Powder, Preservatives: Potassium Nitrate, Sodium Nitrite), Water, Seasoning (Spices (Smoked Paprika, Red Chilli Pepper, Fennel, Aniseed, Black Pepper, Paprika), Sugar, Dextrose, Yeast Extract, Garlic Powder, Flavouring, Potato Starch, Antioxidant: Ascorbic Acid; Smoke Flavouring), Gluten Free Crumb (Rice Flour, Water, Bamboo Fibre), Potato Starch. The new American hot burger is. Beef (87%), Spicy Pepperoni Pieces (4%) (Pork, Pork Fat, Water, Salt, Milk Sugar, Smoked Paprika, Milk Proteins, Paprika Powder, Dextrose, Sugar, Garlic Clove, Antioxidants: Sodium Erythorbate, Extracts of Rosemary; Paprika Extract, White Pepper, Nutmeg Powder, Preservatives: Potassium Nitrate, Sodium Nitrite), Water, Jalapeño Chilli (2%), Crumb (Rice Flour, Water, Bamboo Fibre), Onions, Spices (Garlic Powder, Smoked Paprika, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Coriander Powder, Cumin Powder, Mustard Powder, Chipotle Chilli Powder, Fennel), Dextrose, Sea Salt, Sugar, Yeast Extract (contains Barley), Emulsifier: Diphosphates; Paprika Extract, Antioxidant: Ascorbic Acid. I question the beef now? I question everything. LOL. There is a lot of ingredients in both burgers and I try to avoid processed food but you and I know what we like. Thanks Edd.

[@weebizzom1495]

I wonder if there has been a mistake with that batch or something. 1.27g of salt per 100g is 1.27 per cent, which is roughly what you get in salted butter, e.g. Lurpak says 1.2%. It would still have a lot of salt because you are eating quite a lot of food (you wouldn’t eat a whole packet of butter) but it should not taste all that salty. Maybe the sesoning it said to sprinkle was scattered inside instead so you got all of it? Mind you, salty or not, I am not impressed by the palm oil or the cotton oil. Cotton? Do I eat it or wear it? No, not for me. Thanks for the review - one to avoid, I'm afraid.

[@GregB314]

Reading between the lines, it sounds like this might be over salted.

[@stevehopkinson4871]

To be fair Gareth the company is covering there back side with all the warnings

[@robkelly9258]

Min is 82c with Chicken!! lol At least that is what i was told when i was cooking the things in a supermarket....

[@noelmcauliffe]

Almost didn't recognise you with your long luscious flowing hair mate! 😁

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

🤣

[@conormacdougal2344]

1.4g of salt per 100g, means that the whole lot exceeds the RDA of saotfor the day. No wonder it was salty. Not my cup of tea. But thanks for reviewing it for us.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

You're welcome 😊

[@dinointhetube]

Did you even shake it halfway through ? If it says 15 min more like 12 min but shake in between.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

Yes

[@kizzyfarrell6156]

Didnt look great Lol Best wishes gareth 👍

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

You're welcome Kizzy

[@andymair7992]

I'm a Smoker, Salt is what gets the Buds going.! Too salty? Never! 😂

[@Bodz2023]

Maybe its time to make some new life choices

[@paulballinger1218]

If it only looked like the picture on the packaging 😂🤦‍♂️ think you're right about having sachets of salt to control amount of content, its crazy how much they put in 😬. Funny review never the less 👍🙂

[@Sanderly1820]

When it comes to chinese salt and pepper, to reduce the salt taste they actually cook the salt first this gives you the salt without the saltness

[@PaoloBanke]

Usually commercially when its tasteless add salt, salt hides everything and its cheap. A great shame really as it could have been a half decent buy with just a few herbs. But thanks again we are prewarned :).

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

You're welcome

[@StephenSaxby-vf2ws]

Oh dear this looks terrible...i definitely wont be buying this in a hurry...i'd rather buy good stuff for my airfryer. Thanks as always Gareth for warning us about rubbish products like this...here's to the next video mate.

[@Bodz2023]

Hi there did you not get a hair transplant? im confused.

[@BaldFoodieGuy]

🤣

[@Bodz2023]

@@BaldFoodieGuy in sorry just so were clear, did you get a hair transplant or did I miss something?

[@fookoff9220]

​@@Bodz2023yes he did. Can you not see the hair coming through?

[@DoctorBobP]

Was it my eyes or is the weight showing as 450 grams with a letter "E" after it? If so then it's NOT 450g but 450g Estimated. Maybe on future videos Gareth you might want to weigh the contents (with the extra E) to see how much away from the numbers it actually is? Just saying that's all. Thanks for taking another one for the team :-) Go check out the B&M air fryer seasoning, its in a pot bigger then normal ones and its only 69p each!!!!

[@loslobos4053]

i had aldi wagyu burgers for tea with some carlos fries in a box,100000000000x better than any iceland burger ive tried and best burger ive cooked ive tried them all they taste like the cardboard they come in aldi burgers all the way

[@user-mo3wx8ut4t]

What a pity. If they reduced the salt, by say 60% that would pretty good. Oh dear Gaz.

[@afc358]

The packaging appears to have been written by a 5 year old, and judging by your reaction, I think they let the kid do the seasoning as well.

[@carlrobson5745]

I like salt on my food but reading the comments and going off your review I will not bother