Thank You for this video. I just bought a Frigadare stove last week. I am still learning how to use the oven. I was excited it had an air fryer and convection. But seriously I chose this stove for the price, it was on sale and met all my wants. The only difference I can see from yours and mine is I have a griddle, which I love. I have not purchased the air fryer so seeing what you did helped me make my mind up. Thanks again.
My stove has a griddle too. I've only used it a couple of times because I also have a Blackstone griddle outside. It's been a couple of years since I made this video & I still love this oven. I'm glad that you found this info helpful and was able to save you some money. Thanks for watching & commenting!
Looks like an awesome oven my bench top oven used to have an air fryer feature on it but it died on me unfortunately. I'll be buying a new oven soon but in the mean time I'm making do. Excellent review TJ!!!!
Hi, TJ! Thanks for doing this small experiment. I have never heard of an oven having air fryer capability, so this was really interesting to see. What really caught my attention was that although the cheesesticks seemed to be about the same when you examined them, you definitely noticed a difference when you ate them. That's interesting for sure. Thanks for sharing!
I still have plenty of practicing to do with the air fryer. It is fun to play with and getting to eat all my experiments is a plus too. Thanks for watching!
That's a pretty neat function to have available! The air fryers seem to be popping up everywhere and I wasn't aware that they incorporated the functionality into a standard convection over! Great review!
I've always avoided an air fryer because I didn't want to give up the counter space so this was a perfect solution. I still need some practice with it but it is pretty fun. Thanks for watching!
So far so good on mine but I still need to get better acquainted with the air fryer. Darn it, how will I eat all that practice food 😃. Thanks for watching!
I love how quiet the air fry setting on this range is. Not any louder than standard baking and much quieter than a countertop. I'm in love with mine! Mine is model GCRG3060AF if you are curious.
@@CulinaryUndertaking I honestly thought mine wasn't working either but it indeed is. I got some clips of mine running when the kitchen was absolutely silent so you can hear that it is working. Check it out! ruclips.net/video/vW5Gd5Ayw7k/видео.html
Thank you for reviewing this oven and actually using the air fry mode. Many reviewers have stated, they can’t use the air fry mode because the oven smokes profusely. I’m now realizing they’re probably not putting anything under the basket. Also, many reviewers mentioned oil on their air fried food. I thought the purpose of an air fryer was to move away from oil, so again it’s my unwarranted assumption that the oil is also contributing to the oven smoking.
I do not use any oil when I use the air fry mode and have never had a smoking issue. I think you're right, because I use the baking sheet. I hope this review helped you. Thanks for watching!
Nice review and oven TJ, love using the convention setting in my old stove. This one does not have so I miss it. The fan goes faster on the air fry setting, I’d like to see that new broiler handle your favorite steak.
I haven't even used the broiler yet. This is the first oven I've had with convection so that is new to me too, let alone the air fryer. I have a lot of "getting to know you" to do with this thing 😃. I'm having fun figuring it out so far. Thanks for watching & have a great weekend Joe!
@@CulinaryUndertaking love using the convection on roasting chicken and veggies tossed in oil and salt and pepper , have a great super bowl weekend TJ!
They should be paying you! I was today years old when I learned that you can get an air fryer oven!! That was my main reason for not getting one, my family is big, (well almost 3 teens big) and I need space. I wont go throwing my oven out, but I am moving some time this year, and I will need a new one, so Ill def make sure I get one with that feature. Thanks Tj! And just as a person who eats waaaay too many frozen pizzas, and moz sticks, try them at 425 :) Nice review
I hear you, there was no way I was using up counter space for an air fryer. I didn't buy this oven because of the air fryer, it just so happened that the model that had the other features and price that I wanted came equipped with an air fryer. When you move would be the perfect time to get one of these. They come in electric, induction, and gas. I hope you aren't moving out of AZ, I like knowing you are my neighbor out there somewhere. Thanks for watching!
@@CulinaryUndertaking yes i agree with Resa with the air fry option its better with 25 degrees lower for same time but i am not claiming to be an expert, just learning like any other home cook :P
Samsung has an air fryer oven that we just installed today. I did notice something about your cut pizza doughs. The baked pizza dough at 6:13 compared to the fryer pizza dough at 6:59 look very different. I like the larger holes in the fryer dough. Also, do you think it would help to rotate the pan halfway through, like a conventional oven? I can't wait to try our fryer!
I don't think it is necessary to rotate food on the air fryer setting because that fan is circulating the air really fast. I haven't noticed hot or cold spots on the air fryer setting. I have found that following the air fryer directions on packaged food doesn't translate to this oven. I just follow the baking directions & temps but set the oven to air fryer mode instead of bake. A little experimenting & playing around and you'll get the hand of it pretty quick. Enjoy your new oven & thanks for watching!
Great review TJ! I was expecting a little air fryer..lol..is the oven gas also or is it electric? Definitely a awesome stove👍 thanks for sharing brother, have yourself a great one, you all stay safe!👍👊🍻
Been scrolling thru different vids about this oven with air fryer. Just had ours installed today. I believe having the air fryer basket without the tray being a 1/2" under food would make a much bigger difference, since the tray is impeding air flow circulation. Haven't cooked anything on or in it yet, so can't really comment on the funtions yet. Thanks for vid.
It's been three years now since I made this video and I still don't have the fry basket lol. Still just use the flat sheet pan. I do love the oven though and am happy that I bought it. Good luck with yours and thanks for watching!
@CulinaryUndertaking ordered basket yesterday. I did notice big temp swings when testing it with my thermoworks ambient temp probe in center of oven. It was +/- 25°. Will see what happens when I break it in. Noticed temp probe is located in top left corner of oven, thinking center top would of been more ideal. But I'm no engineer lol.
@@t-reyh5937 I have never uses a thermometer to check the temp but I have never noticed a problem. I also keep a pizza stone in it so maybe that prevents any temp swings from being noticeable. Also I'm not sure if which version would make any difference, I have gas. Electric might act different? I probably shouldn't have ended that sentence with "I have gas" haha.
I've never air fried a cat but always a first time 🤣🤣. I like the oven air fryer because it eliminates another machine sitting on my counter. I wish it had a built in pressure cooker...that thing takes up a lot of space. Thanks for watching & enjoy the new kitty 🐈
I've heard that but so far it has not been an issue for me. I set the temp & time on the box and just keep a close eye on the food. I have ended up with a few extra crispy edge pizzas though 😂. Thanks for watching!
I haven't heard that but it should work. It's been a couple of years since I made the video & I still just use a cookie sheet or a cookie sheet with a drying rack on it and it works just fine. So, parchment or sheet, I don't see a need to buy the special air fry rack from Frigidaire. Thanks for watching & commenting! 🙂👍
I think I had one of the early models like this back a while ago! but back then they were just calling them convection ovens or w/e. I think they've improved because back then I couldnt really tell any difference! I'd tell you an air fryer joke, but its just *full of hot air.*
@@CulinaryUndertaking pfft you need to meet mine 🤣 even when I'm literally in the middle of doing them a favor they can't help but to run their mouths!
They crunch and feel didn't seem to be much different, but the taste was noticeable. It has been suggested that I set the temp 25 degrees lower than the baking recommendation and cook for longer to get the real air fryer results. I still have some experimenting to do. Thanks for watching!
I hear ya. Overall I like the oven a lot and would definitely buy it again. The air fryer function isn't the greatest though. It works good for fries and smaller items but I wouldn't air fry a steak or wings. Thanks for watching & commenting!
I still don't have that basket even after a year later. I do use the air fryer setting all the time to make fries, breaded shrimp, mozzarella sticks and other stuff. I should break down and get the fryer basket though. Maybe for my birthday... Thanks for watching!
Ha! I'm pretty sure that stuff isn't real cheese. A blowtorch probably couldn't melt it. That said, now that it's been a few years, I don't think this oven is the best air fryer. It does get hot fast and will brown things better than the standard oven setting. I am still happy with the stove but wouldn't get it just based on air frying. Thanks for watching 😀👍
@@Virtuenow I have never owned or even used a stand alone air fryer. I just can't justify using up my limited counter space with one. The oven air fryer works good for french fries, cheese sticks, and things like that. I've seen steak or chicken cooked in one but I have a smoker for that. I feed 4-5 people every day and a stand alone fryer just doesn't seem like it would have the capacity for me. My mom has an air fryer that looks like a toaster oven and she says it works good for just her and my dad instead of heating up the big oven. She does complain about cleaning it though. Sorry this is so long and wasn't a great answer. Love the questions though, keep them coming if you have more. 😎
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Thank You for this video. I just bought a Frigadare stove last week. I am still learning how to use the oven. I was excited it had an air fryer and convection. But seriously I chose this stove for the price, it was on sale and met all my wants. The only difference I can see from yours and mine is I have a griddle, which I love. I have not purchased the air fryer so seeing what you did helped me make my mind up.
Thanks again.
My stove has a griddle too. I've only used it a couple of times because I also have a Blackstone griddle outside. It's been a couple of years since I made this video & I still love this oven. I'm glad that you found this info helpful and was able to save you some money. Thanks for watching & commenting!
love your kitchen that give the aesthetic and vintage look
Thanks for watching!
Oh my goodness. I didn’t even realize there was a oven. That’s awesome. Thank you for sharing.
I don't think most people know about the air fryer oven so I'm happy to share. Thanks for watching!
That’s cool that an oven had an air fryer feature. New fiend and looking forward to watching more of your videos
Thanks for stopping by & watching. I appreciate your support!
That's cool, air fryer setting in an oven, I'll need it for my large family.
Looks like an awesome oven my bench top oven used to have an air fryer feature on it but it died on me unfortunately. I'll be buying a new oven soon but in the mean time I'm making do. Excellent review TJ!!!!
Hi, TJ!
Thanks for doing this small experiment. I have never heard of an oven having air fryer capability, so this was really interesting to see.
What really caught my attention was that although the cheesesticks seemed to be about the same when you examined them, you definitely noticed a difference when you ate them. That's interesting for sure. Thanks for sharing!
I still have plenty of practicing to do with the air fryer. It is fun to play with and getting to eat all my experiments is a plus too. Thanks for watching!
That's a pretty neat function to have available! The air fryers seem to be popping up everywhere and I wasn't aware that they incorporated the functionality into a standard convection over! Great review!
I've always avoided an air fryer because I didn't want to give up the counter space so this was a perfect solution. I still need some practice with it but it is pretty fun. Thanks for watching!
@@CulinaryUndertaking The air fryers I’ve seen are quite bulky. Keep up the great work! I look forward to checking out more of your videos.
@@JoeYourCookingGuide I appreciate your support!
I’ve got one too! Absolutely love it!
So far so good on mine but I still need to get better acquainted with the air fryer. Darn it, how will I eat all that practice food 😃. Thanks for watching!
I love how quiet the air fry setting on this range is. Not any louder than standard baking and much quieter than a countertop. I'm in love with mine! Mine is model GCRG3060AF if you are curious.
I couldn't believe that the fan makes no noise. I wasn't sure it was working at first. Very happy with this oven so far. Thanks for watching!
@@CulinaryUndertaking I honestly thought mine wasn't working either but it indeed is. I got some clips of mine running when the kitchen was absolutely silent so you can hear that it is working. Check it out! ruclips.net/video/vW5Gd5Ayw7k/видео.html
Thank you for reviewing this oven and actually using the air fry mode. Many reviewers have stated, they can’t use the air fry mode because the oven smokes profusely. I’m now realizing they’re probably not putting anything under the basket. Also, many reviewers mentioned oil on their air fried food. I thought the purpose of an air fryer was to move away from oil, so again it’s my unwarranted assumption that the oil is also contributing to the oven smoking.
I do not use any oil when I use the air fry mode and have never had a smoking issue. I think you're right, because I use the baking sheet. I hope this review helped you. Thanks for watching!
Great review my brother now I got the sudden urge for pizza 🍕 and cheese sticks lol 😆 🤣. Take care . Cheers!👊🍺
I still need to practice with it. Maybe some wings next time. Thanks for watching!
Nice review and oven TJ, love using the convention setting in my old stove. This one does not have so I miss it. The fan goes faster on the air fry setting, I’d like to see that new broiler handle your favorite steak.
I haven't even used the broiler yet. This is the first oven I've had with convection so that is new to me too, let alone the air fryer. I have a lot of "getting to know you" to do with this thing 😃. I'm having fun figuring it out so far. Thanks for watching & have a great weekend Joe!
@@CulinaryUndertaking love using the convection on roasting chicken and veggies tossed in oil and salt and pepper , have a great super bowl weekend TJ!
They should be paying you! I was today years old when I learned that you can get an air fryer oven!! That was my main reason for not getting one, my family is big, (well almost 3 teens big) and I need space. I wont go throwing my oven out, but I am moving some time this year, and I will need a new one, so Ill def make sure I get one with that feature. Thanks Tj! And just as a person who eats waaaay too many frozen pizzas, and moz sticks, try them at 425 :) Nice review
I hear you, there was no way I was using up counter space for an air fryer. I didn't buy this oven because of the air fryer, it just so happened that the model that had the other features and price that I wanted came equipped with an air fryer. When you move would be the perfect time to get one of these. They come in electric, induction, and gas. I hope you aren't moving out of AZ, I like knowing you are my neighbor out there somewhere. Thanks for watching!
@@CulinaryUndertaking yes i agree with Resa with the air fry option its better with 25 degrees lower for same time but i am not claiming to be an expert, just learning like any other home cook :P
@@Sentone1000 I am still learning with this thing so all tips are welcome. I still have lots of practicing to do. Thanks for watching!
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Thanks for watching!
Samsung has an air fryer oven that we just installed today. I did notice something about your cut pizza doughs. The baked pizza dough at 6:13 compared to the fryer pizza dough at 6:59 look very different. I like the larger holes in the fryer dough. Also, do you think it would help to rotate the pan halfway through, like a conventional oven? I can't wait to try our fryer!
I don't think it is necessary to rotate food on the air fryer setting because that fan is circulating the air really fast. I haven't noticed hot or cold spots on the air fryer setting. I have found that following the air fryer directions on packaged food doesn't translate to this oven. I just follow the baking directions & temps but set the oven to air fryer mode instead of bake. A little experimenting & playing around and you'll get the hand of it pretty quick. Enjoy your new oven & thanks for watching!
Great review TJ! I was expecting a little air fryer..lol..is the oven gas also or is it electric? Definitely a awesome stove👍 thanks for sharing brother, have yourself a great one, you all stay safe!👍👊🍻
It is gas but they do have the same model in electric. Now I can air fry a whole hog, lol. Thanks for watching & have a good one!
@@CulinaryUndertaking 🤣😆👍👍
Been scrolling thru different vids about this oven with air fryer. Just had ours installed today. I believe having the air fryer basket without the tray being a 1/2" under food would make a much bigger difference, since the tray is impeding air flow circulation. Haven't cooked anything on or in it yet, so can't really comment on the funtions yet. Thanks for vid.
It's been three years now since I made this video and I still don't have the fry basket lol. Still just use the flat sheet pan. I do love the oven though and am happy that I bought it. Good luck with yours and thanks for watching!
@CulinaryUndertaking ordered basket yesterday. I did notice big temp swings when testing it with my thermoworks ambient temp probe in center of oven. It was +/- 25°. Will see what happens when I break it in. Noticed temp probe is located in top left corner of oven, thinking center top would of been more ideal. But I'm no engineer lol.
@@t-reyh5937 I have never uses a thermometer to check the temp but I have never noticed a problem. I also keep a pizza stone in it so maybe that prevents any temp swings from being noticeable. Also I'm not sure if which version would make any difference, I have gas. Electric might act different? I probably shouldn't have ended that sentence with "I have gas" haha.
@@CulinaryUndertaking mine is gas as well. I'll just keep an eye on it.
I do like the crispy edges
I was worried that they were over crisp but it turned out just fine. I still need more practice with it.
I like the air fryer oven it suits perfectly with a big family :) I have just myself and my guy...a cat is coming soon. Thanks for this review :)
I've never air fried a cat but always a first time 🤣🤣. I like the oven air fryer because it eliminates another machine sitting on my counter. I wish it had a built in pressure cooker...that thing takes up a lot of space. Thanks for watching & enjoy the new kitty 🐈
@@CulinaryUndertaking hahaha don't do it :)
I bought a new Frigidaire a couple of years ago, wish I knew I could get that feature
I'm not sure how long the air fryer has been an option, they just said it was "new". Thanks for watching!
Enjoyed it. When do we get to see a special guest or Mrs Undertaker?
Mrs. Undertaker was in a video already. Check out the sugar cookie video. I have some ideas for special guests...
@@CulinaryUndertaking I am available for parties. 😂😂
@@daveym2828 Come on out & we can party. Maybe put you in a video.
Just a word of advice on boxed frozen items since our ovens are conventional you have to decrease the temperature by at least 20 degrees
I've heard that but so far it has not been an issue for me. I set the temp & time on the box and just keep a close eye on the food. I have ended up with a few extra crispy edge pizzas though 😂. Thanks for watching!
I was told to use parchment paper instead of a cookie sheet. Line your basket or wire rack and just line it.
I haven't heard that but it should work. It's been a couple of years since I made the video & I still just use a cookie sheet or a cookie sheet with a drying rack on it and it works just fine. So, parchment or sheet, I don't see a need to buy the special air fry rack from Frigidaire. Thanks for watching & commenting! 🙂👍
I think I had one of the early models like this back a while ago! but back then they were just calling them convection ovens or w/e. I think they've improved because back then I couldnt really tell any difference!
I'd tell you an air fryer joke, but its just *full of hot air.*
Full of hot air...do you know my in-laws?
@@CulinaryUndertaking pfft you need to meet mine 🤣
even when I'm literally in the middle of doing them a favor they can't help but to run their mouths!
@@Passionforfoodrecipes Do we have the same in-laws without realizing it?
@@CulinaryUndertaking could be brother 🤣
There seem not to be an extra crunch with the air fried ones. And I like everything crunchy.
They crunch and feel didn't seem to be much different, but the taste was noticeable. It has been suggested that I set the temp 25 degrees lower than the baking recommendation and cook for longer to get the real air fryer results. I still have some experimenting to do. Thanks for watching!
The cheese on the pizza wasn’t melted yet the crust was over cooked. I will give that oven a C+.
I hear ya. Overall I like the oven a lot and would definitely buy it again. The air fryer function isn't the greatest though. It works good for fries and smaller items but I wouldn't air fry a steak or wings. Thanks for watching & commenting!
That's why you need the basket. That tray you have underneath prevents air underneath to crisp.
I still don't have that basket even after a year later. I do use the air fryer setting all the time to make fries, breaded shrimp, mozzarella sticks and other stuff. I should break down and get the fryer basket though. Maybe for my birthday...
Thanks for watching!
@@CulinaryUndertaking I won't buy it either. I put Totinos pizza directly on upper rack with cookie sheet on the lower rack. Pizza is crunchy.
👍 7 this is cool
Me or the oven? 🤣🤣🤣 Thanks for watching!
Culinary Undertaking LOL lol both. We were actually thinking of getting one so this review was awesome.
@@CookingWithNeighbors Cool, glad it helped!
Correction samsung has an air fryer I just got one
Need to get the stone out and place your tray lower so the air can blow on top easier.
Good catch! I noticed that and changed it not long after the video. I still have the stone in there but lowered the rack. Thanks for watching!
What is in the bottom
Below the door us just a small storage drawer. I keep a couple sheet pans in it.
Isn’t the oven supposed to melt the cheese??
Ha! I'm pretty sure that stuff isn't real cheese. A blowtorch probably couldn't melt it. That said, now that it's been a few years, I don't think this oven is the best air fryer. It does get hot fast and will brown things better than the standard oven setting. I am still happy with the stove but wouldn't get it just based on air frying. Thanks for watching 😀👍
@@CulinaryUndertaking is it better than using (or equivalent to) stand-alone air fryer? Thanks for direct answers! ☺️
@@Virtuenow I have never owned or even used a stand alone air fryer. I just can't justify using up my limited counter space with one. The oven air fryer works good for french fries, cheese sticks, and things like that. I've seen steak or chicken cooked in one but I have a smoker for that. I feed 4-5 people every day and a stand alone fryer just doesn't seem like it would have the capacity for me. My mom has an air fryer that looks like a toaster oven and she says it works good for just her and my dad instead of heating up the big oven. She does complain about cleaning it though. Sorry this is so long and wasn't a great answer. Love the questions though, keep them coming if you have more. 😎
Make a few more videos and they might pay you. 😂
They should at least send me a free fryer basket. Jerks.