Air Fryer Advice

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Personally, I buy cheap air fryers and replace regularly because they are hard to clean. I find that even if you keep the basket clean (I use a sheet of parchment paper in the basket so the basket looks like new), the heating element gets covered in aerated oil and starts to stink after awhile. Also, I like the simplicity of an analog timer.

How many have you gone through? I have no stink. Clean it!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:We have this flip up Ninja multi-use. Does a great job with all functions. Flips up to free up counter space

https://m.ninjakitchen.com/exclusive-offer/SP101WBKT/ninja-foodi-digital-air-fry-oven/

I’ve been eyeing this one! Do you keep it flipped up when not using? Or is that a useless feature. I envision all the crumbs and grease getting tossed to the back when you stow it that way.

I currently have the toaster oven style air fryer, and a small basket style. The basket style wins hands down for reheating food, nuggets, etc. The air fry/convection function of my toaster oven seems to burn everything to a crisp no matter what setting I choose.

The bottom is a tray that can be pulled out to clean and when flipped up the bottom has a button to open it up to access the inside.

We do flip it up since small kitchen. It sits on the only little section of counter space by fridge we go months without using our regular oven since it does everything. Love that it cuts off when cooking time is complete.. Only wish it was a little deeper for thicker items or that raise a lot.

[Anonymous]

OP reporting back. I got the Cosori one recommended here and it's amazing!! Complete game changer - so much better than my old one. The only thing is - it is SO LOUD!! I usually make phone calls with earbuds in while I'm making dinner for my family....and last night I couldn't hear my friend.

I guess you can't win them all.