I wish stuff like this existed when I was a student. I had a small rice cooker, which was amazing as a student, but that in combination with a airfryer would be god tier for a low budget or anyone limited in space.
Souchira instant pot has a pressure cooker air fryer for under USD $200. Check out John Sanders channel where he does a full beef prime rib roast and in another video 20 wings from frozen to done in 1/2 an hour.
Fred Frond we have both an airfryer and instant pot, and both cook different foods better :) don't know if it would be a good option for dorm rooms though with the price point. A small rice cooker and airfryer would do well in dorms.
Really like the honesty, hate when people cook and everything is "wow, that's amazing"...no it's not. Letting us know how you could have made it better helps us avoid the same mistakes; much appreciated!
To be fair, most cooking videos only have the people cooking stuff they know will work... they try to teach us what they know how to make... And when they actually make the rare mistake, they usually do admit it.
Just a random tip that I use with wings in my air fryer. I stand them on their tips and support them with each other. This gives an easy way to fully crisp the whole wing without needing to flip them.
My wife got me an air fryer last year. 1st thing i cooked was wings. I cooked them like directions, at the end though i raised temp 10 degrees for 5 extra minutes. They came out amazing.
Key to air fry is if you want anything less dry inside. It needs to be 90% cooked on a low temp and then last 10% cooking time should be at max temp to achieve that Gold tone of deep fryer. And don't forget the preheat 3 min max temp or add 3-5 min more to your recipes required time if you too lazy to pre heat.
Here’s Some Quick Time Stamp’s 👍🏻 01:40 Korean Chicken Wings 03:35 Beef Jerky 05:49 Patatas Bravas 08:08 Mini Apple Pies 10:32 Milk Bread Rolls 12:39 Parmesan Broccoli 14:01 Twice Fried Plantains 15:33 Kale Chips Wasn’t even late to the Air Fryer Party; as still don’t have one..... same goes for the InstaPot (pressure cooker + slow cooker; had a “baby” kitchen appliance😂) Craze😉 Like the vids, CHEERS ✌🏼
I find when baking dough items, such as tarts or rolls, belay the egg wash/brushed butter until halfway through baking time. This allows the dough to bake without over browning.
You can get a good meat slicer for $100 or less (same price as some really good knives). Freeze the meat for like an hour or so beforehand and you’ll have perfect even slices.
I'm in awe. A close friend bought me an air fryer today as a late birthday gift. I'd heard they really shine with meat. The first thing I cooked was ribeye steak with stuffed mushroom, and I just guessed on the timings and temperatures. I usually like my steak rare, but it came out medium/well done, I kind of expected that seeing as it was all guess work. But MY GOD. I have never had a medium/well done steak have such golden and crispy fat, yet retain such juiciness and flavour. The first ever thing I cooked in this new air fryer fucking sold me completely! I've just finished a beautifully seasoned chicken breast, and yet again it was pure juiciness and flavour. I'm beginning to feel like this is the best birthday gift I have ever received!
Oh wow, so you really like it? Does it seem to make cooking a lot more EASIER? I'm thinking on getting one, and these videos inspire me. 😂 Maybe I can cook good meals for my family. Wife, daughter, and elderly mom. I think maybe even she can use it since she's elderly. She won't have to bend down to put in and take things out of the hot oven and accidently burn her wrist or back of the hand..
Quick Tip for slicing any meat thinly: Take refrigerator temperature meat and place it on a cookie sheet in the freezer for 30-45 minutes until it just starts to freeze. You want it cold and very firm with some ice crystals starting to form, but not so frozen that a sharp chef's knife won't go through it. With a little practice and patience, you can then slice amazingly thin slices. If it starts to get too warm and loose, return it the the freezer for 10 minutes and then continue.
@@lacydoe Cutting at an angle (or "on the bias") is for increased tenderness, more surface area, and better aesthetics. While it's the ideal way to do it, it's more difficult than simply cutting perpendicular to the board. That's assuming you were responding to Irennerz's tip... If you were just sharing another separate tip, please excuse my nit-pickery and ignore me.
In Thailand "Sundried Beef" isn't completely dried, and it needs to be cooked after the drying in the sun. It is usually fried with garlic, it creates that juicy chew and meaty flavor. It looks like you made something really close to nuea daed diew (เนื้อแดดเดียว beef, one sun), and I'm very excited to try it
"air fry at 180 for 30 minutes, flip over and cook for another 30 minutes" *cooks it for 30 minutes* "huh I think this could use longer, maybe even double"
Man, I was so resistant to the instant pot, but it's my number 1 used kitchen appliance now, after the microwave. Maybe I should take another look at these airfryers....
@@amouramarie I'm on the other side. I swear by my airfryer and just got an instant pot as a gift. We have so much to learn from one another! (Wings, burgers, steaks, heck youc an even do a small "baked" chicken in an airfryer and they are HEAVEN)
@Anonymous Besides the obvious things like rice in about 20 minutes and slow cooking, it does what pressure cookers are great at - deep cooking in short time. For example you can cook unsoaked beans in about 70 minutes including warming-up and cool-down time. You can do one-pot stews, chilis, curries and mac-n-cheese in short time without having to babysit at all.
@Anonymous I'm telling you, don't knock it till you try it. It sears the outside really well without drying out the inside and you don't have to mess with charcoal or worry about too much grease. They come out fantastic.
Huck it’s so true I was watching the video with my friend and telling him everyone name drops chef John that’s when you know your on a good cooking channel
When the potatoes are sitting, they're still cooking but cooling as well in a heap which makes them soggy. Put them on a rack while waiting for the fryer to heat back up so they don't get soggy while you wait.
Love my cosori! Instead of the pam, toss anything your coating with oil in a gallon size bag or glass bowl with seasoning and some olive oil. No buildup and more budget friendly imo.
I've made that broccoli a stupid amount of times, which lead to me experimenting with a bunch of other air fried veggies. So thank you for single handedly upping my vegetable consumption 😂
I absolutely love my air fryer. It's given me so much more freedom in my kitchen! After moving to Korea I didn't have an oven in my kitchen and also didn't want to have to get many different appliances such as a microwave/toaster oven/etc... and was able to just use an fryer for everything. I am so glad I can bake again.
One thing I've found about the Air Fryer is IT DOESN'T HEAT UP THE KITCHEN. Not an issue in colder countries, but this is why they are so popular in places like India. And apart from fine tuning your own recipes in the beginning, you can toss the food in, and just walk away. For a few minutes :-) One thing it doesn't do, particularly with meat dishes though, is provide the basis for gravy like meat in a pan does. (though the cake baking accessory would work if gravy is a must). I've done marinated chicken pieces in their sauce in the cake baking pan; worked beautifully.
I did notice that the instructions in the book for the jerky specified 30 minutes for 1/4 in thick strips, then turn over and set for another 30. :) Gosh, this all looks yummy. Thanks for such a great intro to using such an intimidating appliance for more than just reheating pizza.
Was going to get one of these for Christmas and watching this video has made me solidify my purchase. I want to do broccoli like that, it looks so healthy and tasty but takes an hour in the oven. Great vid
I just got a Nija Air Fryer for (2019) Christmas so I was happy to find your channel. You make cooking in an air fryer easy and delicious. I’ll be following you now.
@@MrVIPLIMO Beef jerky I used to make never made it to storage. Sometimes didn't even last that long in the food dryer lol. Kids would casually drift past and ...just leave me a few pieces...
@@jomsies not true at all. beef jerk, real beef jerky can last for a long time if stored correctly and it doesnt have or need preservatives in it because its dehydrated. without moisture it doesnt rot. i suggest you search for Alton Brown and watch his video on how to make beef jerky.
Mike - You killed it on this video! Super interesting recipes. I love how you show the natural process of making these dishes and the surprise you feel after something tasting way better than you thought it would. Need to make those apple pies asap.
Like the apple pies - if you get pastry real soft like that because the filling is still warm. You can use a butter type spray instead of brush so the pastry doesn’t get squashed by the brush.🏴 I’m a convert.👀 Thanks for the time on this.❤️
I don't like having too many countertop gadgets so I invested in a Breville Smart Oven, it roasts, bakes, toasts, air fries, dehydrates. I use the air fry feature almost daily. Several gadgets in one.
I love the airfryer. For people that live alone (Like me ;( ) or households of 2, the airfryer can almost completley replace the oven and deepfryer. The only problem is larger things (e.g. full sized cake or pizza). But almost everything can be made in smaller versions. For some foods it can just be a hassle to figure out the right time/temperature ratio, but for most foods you can find good instructions on the internet.
As a boricua I recommend you try the “twice fried plantain” with a green plantain, instead of a ripe yellow one, using the same fry smash fry technique , then you would have tostones... also don’t put all that sweet stuff on it at the end... great video btw
Yes, but even though convection ovens (fan ovens) been around for years, they weren't hip or trendy. Re-slap a new label on them, call them "air fryers" to a new generation, and boom, profit.
I have my grandma to thank. She (very German) raised me on home cooked German food and was a fantastic cook who was also very frugal. Over the years I've eaten like a king for cheaper than going out to eat twice a week. All thanks to Grandma
@@whatahowl1 Representation isn't a bad concept for one, on the other hand she's the one featured and the narration depicts him as the one doing it. When it's just 2 people I think it's pretty self explanatory :)
This video was do nice and informative! I found an unused Dash air fryer at Goodwill for $4usd and I was at a loss as to what to do with it. I tried some of the things from this video and I loved it! I'm now saving up to buy a bigger one so the whole family can get in on this awesome device.
Y'all are so critical! He's literally just playing around with it, experimenting. He'll figure out how much is too much on his own. Using an air fryer is a lot of trial and error at first - at least for some of us. Considering every recipe from the book would have burned the food, I thought he did a great job altering the times and temperatures.
Anything I use oil on gets chopped and tossed in a bag with the oil. The oil gets everywhere, and the excess pretty much drips off. Remember not everybody is concerned about their cholesterol!
This is an excellent video; I’ve done the kale and it turned out perfectly with my new air fryer. Wish you could do a part 2 video to this and we can see what more ideas you two come up with.
When you tried to make the "twice fried plantains", aka Tostones, you used the wrong kind of plantains. You are supposed to use the plantains that are the really unripe green ones. They have the characteristics of a starchy root vegetable/potato at that stage. When the plantains are yellow, their characteristics change and they are more fruit like with a higher sugar content. Traditionally what we Puerto Ricans do with the yellow plantains is cut them in half, and slice them lengthwise. Then we sautee them in butter and a tiny touch of salt, finishing them off with a bit of brown sugar until browned. It doesn't take long to cook, so careful not to burn them. For an extra treat, you can add a bit of rum while they cook.
Anacaona4 I’m from Colombia, and we call these patacones. You are right , you have to use the green plantains. My grandma had a big rock to smash them, I usually did that. As for the ripe plantains, we would slice it like you, but we would put a slice of queso and bake it.
I’m senior citizen and I love your air fryer cooking ....I been single and after close to retirement started cooking like a new bride for two, that was decade ago... I still don’t cook very well and I learn a lot from you... The traditional cook for maybe four a lot and your cooking, minimal fits us... Thank you for showing Apple turnover , I made potatoes for dinner etc...Luv it..
@@sandeshHQ It works like a convection oven, which plenty of us plebs do not have in our home. The ease of cleaning and no need for pre-heating are pretty sweet bonuses too I'm actually curious how much creating a buzz-word helped with marketing. Like Mike I hesitated for awhile in the fad phase of these things and feel like I would've tried and fallen in love with mine much faster if it was marketed as a counter-top convection oven that doesn't need to be preheated.
Nice. I received an Instant Vortex Plus for Christmas,. At first, I was "whatever," but now we love it. It's convenient and heats up faster than an oven, and the small size is perfect since We're only cooking for two now. Today, she baked a small pineapple upsidedown cake in it, and as that cooled, I made fish and chips with salmon and hand-cut steak-fries. All were excellent. And last week, we roasted a full 6-pound chicken in 40 minutes that was 100% done perfectly. Crispy skin, thighs 165, and flavorful. Better and faster than the oven, where I'd have to bone the chicken to have it done in 40 minutes, thereby adding 10 minutes of prep time,,, and another few minutes sanitizing the counter after to avoid salmonella. Needless to say, there's no comparison. Believe the hype. Air fryers are cool. And way more useful than the pressure cooker, the uber-hip Instant Pot, that she got me last year.
I used to think just like you. I returned the furst one I got without even trying it. Then I got one for Christmas. Ok- now I am trying to learn more. So thank you so much for your videos.
Great great videos! I'm just about to buy an air fryer butt needing confirmation that it will be good for more than just fish and chips. You convinced me! From Australia thank you. Your videos are so simple but provide all the information I needed without all the dribble most other cooking videos make us listen to. You made it about the food and not you. Keep up the great work. 👍
I’m new to the air frying game. Got my hands on a cosori 5.8qt from a client that was selling hers. I was like you and thought it was a gimmick. How wrong I was. I love ❤️ it. What a result to find your channel. Such great information and I can’t wait to experiment. Best £35 I spent on a pre loved, hardly used air fryer that even came with the cosori accessory kit 🎉🎉
Anyone who's going to make sweet plantains, please know that your plantains need to be brown/black not yellow. Do not do what he did and use a yellow one. A ripe plantain is almost completely brown/black.
nanuhoneyluv seems like he was trying to make tostones and not maduros, so he would have needed green plantains rather than yellow at all. But then he added cinnamon which confused me so maybe you’re right
@@PeterSedesse Tostones is made with plantains that are not ripe (green). And usually with the shape he tried to make them. Sweet plantain does NOT have to be black. They just have to be really soft, feel like an overly riped banana to the touch. Sometimes they are yellow, sometimes black. If they are not so soft yet, you can still make them and get a less sweet and slightly sour plantain, some people actually like it better that way!. Ive been eating plantains since I was a kid, I am from Venezuela.
Did you ever make or consider a video about making foods that are typically less favoured more appealing? For example, I used to quite dislike olives and bell peppers until a good friend introduced me to meals in which those were used. Now I can't think of making meals without bell peppers! Examples of foods I personally still don't like include Brussels sprouts and chicory. Do you know some great way to cook/prepare those? For any viewers reading: which foods do you dislike but would give a shot if Mike gave some nice recipes for them?
The bitterness in both of these is probably the ofputting part. The trick is to make sure they are cooked through and get some nice browning on them, this reduces the bitterness and ads some nice flavour in return. Then as you say match them with some apropriate food. Chicory (witloof): remove the core, cut leaves in halve and fry in plenty of good butter + salt and pepper ofc, keep the temp on the low side and stirring occasionally wait untill they have browned nicely. For me it goes great with cordon bleu and your potato preparation of choice (croquette in my case). Brussels sprouts: (make cros cuts in bottom for even cooking) and blanche for a few minutes. Let cool/dry slightly and cut in halves. Then fry in plenty of butter with pepper salt and a little bit of nutmeg (go easy on it though). Fry untill you get nice browning but make really sure they don't burn. Don't stirr too vigorous or often though or they'll completely brake apart. I love them just like that, probably best with any pork dish. Alternatively my dad combined them with bacon bits and some baked potatoes into a puree for an amazing christmass side dish that even all the kids would love. Hope that helps :) kind regards, a non pro belgian home chef ;)
I think that's just something you learn along the way of trying new foods in general. For example, I used to hate tempeh but when I tried to fry it really crispy (cause my kid likes it that way) I start to love tempeh now, I even eat it raw 😂 but I guess it's also because growing up, I always had tempeh in really thick sauces.. (we either stir fry it with REALLY salty thick sauce or eat it with sambal)
Sonja Wright for real! I’m Dominican and we eat plátanos daily. It’s part of our national dish. We cook plátanos so many different ways..... definitely not how you eat plátanos maduros - with salt and Maple syrup. LOL but to each their own.
Y’all are making instant beef jerky. To really experience making true beef jerky is to use a lower temperature at about 140º F and dehydrated for about 6 hours if your air fryer has a dehydration settings.
I saw you mention beef jerky in a different air fryer video and I had to come check this out. My friend really loves jerky, it'd be great if I can do it with my air fryer. Thanks so much for these videos!
I just got an air fryer. Talk about being late to the game. But when I chose one I had one requirement: I could rotisserie. And I decided the same thing as you that Cosori was really good. I find with the more open compartment and a drop-down door that you do not get the same results because of the increased room. (mine is 30L) But when you had one show you were getting the feel for what you needed for cooking so I felt better when things did not turn out the way we wanted. I am now on my way to becoming a Cosori Large Chamber expert. :) We wanted to go with an air fryer to eliminate the need for deep fry AND because our Colombian oven was really bad and hard to get started and staying hot the entire cook without the fire blowing out.
Thanks for this, there's a lot of interesting ideas here, the bread and personal apple pies especially looked really good. Do you think using something like frozen bread dough would work well for the bread balls? Two things I've done in my air fryer that I was surprised turned out so well were cheesy garlic bread toast (took french bread, cut it in half and poured melted butter with various spices in it on the bread then sprinkled cheese on top and cooked for like 5 minutes or so at 375, it toasted up perfectly all the way around) and apple chips (sliced them on a mandolin and cooked them for a long time at the lowest temp mine could go, like 200, they were super crispy and delicious).
But does it taste good. If it does I don't care. It would be helpful if you did something better with your time than posting this nonsense about it's not authentic.
@@missdee212 it tastes a thousand times better that's why I say that if your going to do patatas bravas show why we love them and not cubed french fries
I just made 4 batches of kale chips. The nutritional yeast really gives a nice toasty flavor. I got creative with the last two batches. One I did with a truffle black garlic parmesan blend I got at Costco. The other I did with a wasabi furikake which is super great and my favorite batch. Reminds me of nori.
Thank you so much for this video! It convinced my husband and me to buy one. Still experimenting, with some hits and misses, but I think we will end up very happy with it. One question about kale chips: how do you stop the light pieces from flying around, getting caught in the fan and burning? I had to stop it every couple of minutes to clean out the fan.
When those bread rolls came out i thought, that's the most beautiful thing I've ever seen in my life.
you found love in a doughy place.
IKR
Persnikitty e EastEast
Made my mouth water !
@@Sunshine11229 , se
I wish stuff like this existed when I was a student. I had a small rice cooker, which was amazing as a student, but that in combination with a airfryer would be god tier for a low budget or anyone limited in space.
@Masaka a you can find 2 liter capacity ones for less than $35. Perfect size for my dorm room. Its just slightly larger than an electric kettle
Souchira instant pot has a pressure cooker air fryer for under USD $200. Check out John Sanders channel where he does a full beef prime rib roast and in another video 20 wings from frozen to done in 1/2 an hour.
Fred Frond we have both an airfryer and instant pot, and both cook different foods better :) don't know if it would be a good option for dorm rooms though with the price point. A small rice cooker and airfryer would do well in dorms.
Chicken nuggets and fries midnight snack . . . frozen egg rolls . . frozen bean and cheese burritos . . .
As a student in Italy you only eat pizza!!!! Not too bad after all 🤣
Ciaoooooo from the ITALIAN FOOD BOSS! 💪💪🇮🇹🇮🇹
Really like the honesty, hate when people cook and everything is "wow, that's amazing"...no it's not. Letting us know how you could have made it better helps us avoid the same mistakes; much appreciated!
To be fair, most cooking videos only have the people cooking stuff they know will work... they try to teach us what they know how to make...
And when they actually make the rare mistake, they usually do admit it.
@Kevin O Wow your reply to that comment is amazing
@@FrozenAlacrity Wow, you're amazing.
OH MY GOD - ITS DE-LI-CIOUS. uhmmmmmmmmmm, Im dying, this is so so so so good. nomnomnom. WOW!
I completely agree I hate trying a recipe only for it to turn out horrible or mediocre when they made it out to be amazing.
Just a random tip that I use with wings in my air fryer. I stand them on their tips and support them with each other. This gives an easy way to fully crisp the whole wing without needing to flip them.
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But where they touch they won't cook, no??
What settings do you use for cook time and temperature?
My wife got me an air fryer last year. 1st thing i cooked was wings. I cooked them like directions, at the end though i raised temp 10 degrees for 5 extra minutes. They came out amazing.
How do you stand them exactly?
Key to air fry is if you want anything less dry inside. It needs to be 90% cooked on a low temp and then last 10% cooking time should be at max temp to achieve that Gold tone of deep fryer. And don't forget the preheat 3 min max temp or add 3-5 min more to your recipes required time if you too lazy to pre heat.
Good tips!
This was very useful tip. Bless you
Here’s Some Quick Time Stamp’s 👍🏻
01:40 Korean Chicken Wings
03:35 Beef Jerky
05:49 Patatas Bravas
08:08 Mini Apple Pies
10:32 Milk Bread Rolls
12:39 Parmesan Broccoli
14:01 Twice Fried Plantains
15:33 Kale Chips
Wasn’t even late to the Air Fryer Party; as still don’t have one..... same goes for the InstaPot (pressure cooker + slow cooker; had a “baby” kitchen appliance😂) Craze😉
Like the vids, CHEERS ✌🏼
I got an airfryer today, years after instapot and slow cooker
THANK YOU for taking time to do this. Much appreciated. 🙏
I find when baking dough items, such as tarts or rolls, belay the egg wash/brushed butter until halfway through baking time. This allows the dough to bake without over browning.
Thank you
Finally a fellow in the know about bread.
Thanks , you meant "delay"?
@@billihawk368 Sure, which ever works for you.
Burning*
For the jerky, I would recommend freezing your beef before cutting it. That'll make getting super thin slices WAY easier.
But of course, some people complain that the meat gets hard.(that's what the knifes for)
@@CoryRayGordonMusic Freezing beef is against my religion.
You can get a good meat slicer for $100 or less (same price as some really good knives). Freeze the meat for like an hour or so beforehand and you’ll have perfect even slices.
@@ericmack6923 or go to an Asian market and get the pre-sliced ribeye they cut for bulgogi
@@thomlarsen6743 Yo thats actually an amazing idea, thanks for that
I'm in awe. A close friend bought me an air fryer today as a late birthday gift. I'd heard they really shine with meat.
The first thing I cooked was ribeye steak with stuffed mushroom, and I just guessed on the timings and temperatures. I usually like my steak rare, but it came out medium/well done, I kind of expected that seeing as it was all guess work. But MY GOD. I have never had a medium/well done steak have such golden and crispy fat, yet retain such juiciness and flavour. The first ever thing I cooked in this new air fryer fucking sold me completely!
I've just finished a beautifully seasoned chicken breast, and yet again it was pure juiciness and flavour.
I'm beginning to feel like this is the best birthday gift I have ever received!
Oh wow, so you really like it? Does it seem to make cooking a lot more EASIER? I'm thinking on getting one, and these videos inspire me. 😂
Maybe I can cook good meals for my family. Wife, daughter, and elderly mom.
I think maybe even she can use it since she's elderly. She won't have to bend down to put in and take things out of the hot oven and accidently burn her wrist or back of the hand..
@Jojo Joline it's the Ninja foodi? What da hek?!
@Jojo Joline what's 50 bucks at target 🎯
@Jojo Joline what model air fryer are u talking about
That is a GOOD friend that you have, there!
Quick Tip for slicing any meat thinly: Take refrigerator temperature meat and place it on a cookie sheet in the freezer for 30-45 minutes until it just starts to freeze. You want it cold and very firm with some ice crystals starting to form, but not so frozen that a sharp chef's knife won't go through it. With a little practice and patience, you can then slice amazingly thin slices. If it starts to get too warm and loose, return it the the freezer for 10 minutes and then continue.
a lil extra tip, have the knife at a lil angle also ......
great tip
This is kinda how I used to do my Carpaccio at a joint I ran about 10 years ago, good tip.
a sharp knife helps too. I'd imagine most general kitchen knives are more dull than they should be.
@@lacydoe Cutting at an angle (or "on the bias") is for increased tenderness, more surface area, and better aesthetics. While it's the ideal way to do it, it's more difficult than simply cutting perpendicular to the board.
That's assuming you were responding to Irennerz's tip... If you were just sharing another separate tip, please excuse my nit-pickery and ignore me.
I would love a whole series on air fryer recipes! This was a great video.
In Thailand "Sundried Beef" isn't completely dried, and it needs to be cooked after the drying in the sun. It is usually fried with garlic, it creates that juicy chew and meaty flavor. It looks like you made something really close to nuea daed diew (เนื้อแดดเดียว beef, one sun), and I'm very excited to try it
my wife took the kids but I have the air fryer so it's all good
you can always make new kids
@F*CK tRump Ha's are here to
what? i don't get it
That's a positive way of looking at life!!! 🤣🤣🤣
Ciaoooooo from the ITALIAN FOOD BOSS! 💪💪🇮🇹🇮🇹
@@Yolo_Swagins you can always get a new air fryer
I am loving the quality and personality in your latest videos. So refreshing on this platform!
"air fry at 180 for 30 minutes, flip over and cook for another 30 minutes" *cooks it for 30 minutes* "huh I think this could use longer, maybe even double"
After all, you are the Mack, of your Chef John Hack... :)
Air Fryers are our Friends..
Noice
Everybody loves Chef John’s tricks❣️👏🤘
There's no way I can't give this video the old tappa tappa on the thumbs up button.
Chef John would be proud of that one, LOL!
Fork don't lie!
this and the instant pot are like heaven for students
Man, I was so resistant to the instant pot, but it's my number 1 used kitchen appliance now, after the microwave. Maybe I should take another look at these airfryers....
@@amouramarie I'm on the other side. I swear by my airfryer and just got an instant pot as a gift. We have so much to learn from one another! (Wings, burgers, steaks, heck youc an even do a small "baked" chicken in an airfryer and they are HEAVEN)
@Anonymous Besides the obvious things like rice in about 20 minutes and slow cooking, it does what pressure cookers are great at - deep cooking in short time. For example you can cook unsoaked beans in about 70 minutes including warming-up and cool-down time. You can do one-pot stews, chilis, curries and mac-n-cheese in short time without having to babysit at all.
@Anonymous I'm telling you, don't knock it till you try it. It sears the outside really well without drying out the inside and you don't have to mess with charcoal or worry about too much grease. They come out fantastic.
There is an instant pot with an air frying attachment. It’s $170 but it seems awesome
Oh my god the pie and rolls had the most beautiful browning I’ve ever seen !! I feel like I’m watching a ghibli movie
smad lad God always gets a capital G.
MuscularMtnMan no
Chef John really is the godfather of youtube cooking
I will worship him forever
@@chuchuchuchia haha, he's a true legend. He's helped me a ton over the years
His thumbnail image reveals his legend status.
Yaaaaasssss! Chef John is the best!
Huck it’s so true I was watching the video with my friend and telling him everyone name drops chef John that’s when you know your on a good cooking channel
When the potatoes are sitting, they're still cooking but cooling as well in a heap which makes them soggy. Put them on a rack while waiting for the fryer to heat back up so they don't get soggy while you wait.
Love my cosori! Instead of the pam, toss anything your coating with oil in a gallon size bag or glass bowl with seasoning and some olive oil. No buildup and more budget friendly imo.
I have recently bought the Cosori combo Toaster Oven, Air Fryer, Baking/Roasting and Dehydater. I LOVE it! I'm single and I never use my oven anymore!
These are absolutely brilliant for mozzarella sticks and Totino's pizza rolls.
.... *off to the youtube search i go*
Andrew Elias yeah, don't use it to prepare healthy snacks and foods without unhealthy crap additives, run straight for the junk food!
@@sdushdiu Your sarcasm humor detector is broken
Buzz Buzz Not at all - as the fact remains that that is exactly how most imagine the purpose to be gor this device - another way to prepare junk food
@@sdushdiu Everyone: *eats pizza rolls*
This guy: "I'm gonna end this man's career"
I've made that broccoli a stupid amount of times, which lead to me experimenting with a bunch of other air fried veggies. So thank you for single handedly upping my vegetable consumption 😂
"Why I season my air fryer, not my chopping board."
It's nice to see an air fryer video where they're not just warming up frozen food.
LMAO.
In fairness that's what these things are used for 99% of the time.
I absolutely love my air fryer. It's given me so much more freedom in my kitchen! After moving to Korea I didn't have an oven in my kitchen and also didn't want to have to get many different appliances such as a microwave/toaster oven/etc... and was able to just use an fryer for everything. I am so glad I can bake again.
Okay. I’m getting this for my birthday. I’m officially hooked. I want the same exact size and model.
One thing I've found about the Air Fryer is IT DOESN'T HEAT UP THE KITCHEN. Not an issue in colder countries, but this is why they are so popular in places like India. And apart from fine tuning your own recipes in the beginning, you can toss the food in, and just walk away. For a few minutes :-) One thing it doesn't do, particularly with meat dishes though, is provide the basis for gravy like meat in a pan does. (though the cake baking accessory would work if gravy is a must). I've done marinated chicken pieces in their sauce in the cake baking pan; worked beautifully.
Who needs an oven with one of these?! Lol I'm SOLD! Definitely running to order one now after contemplating for months.
I did notice that the instructions in the book for the jerky specified 30 minutes for 1/4 in thick strips, then turn over and set for another 30. :) Gosh, this all looks yummy. Thanks for such a great intro to using such an intimidating appliance for more than just reheating pizza.
I don't know why but i just love it when other youtubers mention chef john.. feels so wholesome
I like how you say “I ...” but those aren’t your hands 😂😂
He should be saying "WE"
Haha was thinking the same thing
i literally went down to the comments to say that lol like he better give her her credit next time
she did everything lol
Well baking soda made it all taste like shit... Thanks for the tip
I'm sure all the Africans/Caribbeans were weirded out when he put maple syrup and cinnamon on the plantains lol
And Latinos hahaha was like.. "WHAT ARE YOU DOING WITH OUR PATACONES"
@@christianmendoza762 Oh! It thought that !
Yeah I migth try that anyways
I scrolled down to see if anyone else felt that was bizarre. I knew it was going to be weird when he didn't cut them at an angle.
Dios mío qué le hace a los patacones! 😂
Was going to get one of these for Christmas and watching this video has made me solidify my purchase. I want to do broccoli like that, it looks so healthy and tasty but takes an hour in the oven. Great vid
I just got a Nija Air Fryer for (2019) Christmas so I was happy to find your channel. You make cooking in an air fryer easy and delicious. I’ll be following you now.
Bea Redd LoL. I got the same one for Christmas.
Thank you so much! I’m late to the game with air fryer too. I just didn’t think I needed another gadget but I love it !
Am I the only one who saw the jerky instructions said "Turn strips over and air fry for an additional 30 minutes"
julb2075 oops. So I guess they nailed it haha
And it said only keeps for up to a month. Real beef jerky keeps a lot longer than that.
@@jomsies just make smaller amounts and remake before you eat the last lot. Simple. No preservative
@@MrVIPLIMO Beef jerky I used to make never made it to storage. Sometimes didn't even last that long in the food dryer lol. Kids would casually drift past and ...just leave me a few pieces...
@@jomsies not true at all. beef jerk, real beef jerky can last for a long time if stored correctly and it doesnt have or need preservatives in it because its dehydrated. without moisture it doesnt rot. i suggest you search for Alton Brown and watch his video on how to make beef jerky.
Mike - You killed it on this video! Super interesting recipes. I love how you show the natural process of making these dishes and the surprise you feel after something tasting way better than you thought it would.
Need to make those apple pies asap.
I love my air fryer, though I never knew I could bake buns in it! I’m gonna have to make some!
Watching this totally makes me want to get one. Speed and ease is all I need...when it come to food
🤔 Apple pie 🤤
This video told me I’m not using my airfryer enough
RosetheLourdes same here
RosetheLourdes Yeah. I thought I was until now.😂
My wife wanted an airfryer for months. Best kitchen appliance I bought. So handy
Same!!
Like the apple pies - if you get pastry real soft like that because the filling is still warm. You can use a butter type spray instead of brush so the pastry doesn’t get squashed by the brush.🏴
I’m a convert.👀
Thanks for the time on this.❤️
I don't like having too many countertop gadgets so I invested in a Breville Smart Oven, it roasts, bakes, toasts, air fries, dehydrates. I use the air fry feature almost daily. Several gadgets in one.
I love the airfryer. For people that live alone (Like me ;( ) or households of 2, the airfryer can almost completley replace the oven and deepfryer. The only problem is larger things (e.g. full sized cake or pizza). But almost everything can be made in smaller versions. For some foods it can just be a hassle to figure out the right time/temperature ratio, but for most foods you can find good instructions on the internet.
I would love a whole series on air fryer recipes! This was a great video.😃
Got to be honest, I'm still not used to the name of this channel, like I'll see a notification and think who the hell is this?
Goodi2shooz totally get it, I would feel the same if I was used to a channel name popping up in my sub box for years.
@@LifebyMikeG Brother Green Pro Home Cooks.
Just happened to me!!! And I finally clicked on the video
I'm new here what was the old channel name?
I recognize the face
As a boricua I recommend you try the “twice fried plantain” with a green plantain, instead of a ripe yellow one, using the same fry smash fry technique , then you would have tostones... also don’t put all that sweet stuff on it at the end... great video btw
As a Haitian, same exact recommendation. Then put lighlty pickled shredded carrots on top (pikliz)
@@videoguy640 As a Colombian, same exact recommendation, only I would top it with guacamole and hogao.
3rded, but add garlic.
I agree, don't put the sweet stuff on there. It ruins the natural flavour of the plantain. Salt is all you need if you have a good plantain.
As a Dominican, I agree with all this!
Awesome! Thanks! The beef jerky you made is more like the South African Style "Biltong" it's much more rare than jerky
I read "cursed apples" instead of "cubed apples" and thought "oh myyy"
not Snow White approved!
In your George Takei voice?
@@dingfeldersmurfalot4560 of course
Just spit tea on my screen... thanks 😊
@@charlieechoalpha7286 you're welcome lol
It's a miniature fan oven, that's what it is. That's why it cooks more efficiently. I have one, and I use it a lot - i love it.
i have 2 because I like to cook potatos with my wings, for example - I guess you can do both together in the big ones...
@@michaelxz1305 Yes you can. The problem is when you stack too much stuff: you should place food inside in such a way that air can circulate freely.
Yes, but even though convection ovens (fan ovens) been around for years, they weren't hip or trendy. Re-slap a new label on them, call them "air fryers" to a new generation, and boom, profit.
I love that all of your young folks are embracing home cooking! No cardboard frozen pizzas, spagettios or McD's!
I have my grandma to thank. She (very German) raised me on home cooked German food and was a fantastic cook who was also very frugal. Over the years I've eaten like a king for cheaper than going out to eat twice a week. All thanks to Grandma
I,I,I come on man we can tell the little sweet girl is doing things in here. Just give her a little recognition
That's the millennial way you think you need to be recognized for doing your job
@@whatahowl1 that's her job? he's literally saying "I-" when she's the one doing the thing, it's just not factually correct
@@whatahowl1 Representation isn't a bad concept for one, on the other hand she's the one featured and the narration depicts him as the one doing it. When it's just 2 people I think it's pretty self explanatory :)
capitalizing on the assumption that a vast majority of people received an air fryer as a gift this holiday, very smart
I am one of those people
Same. Got one as a gift.
Same here lol
I received a ninja foodi
BLABLABLABLABLABL298 same
Took me months to take mine out of the box. Intimidated me. Glad to see this vid. Hopefully it will motivate me
This video was do nice and informative! I found an unused Dash air fryer at Goodwill for $4usd and I was at a loss as to what to do with it. I tried some of the things from this video and I loved it! I'm now saving up to buy a bigger one so the whole family can get in on this awesome device.
You said “and then i” so many times but it was really Alex doing the work xD
As a Spaniard, those "patatas bravas" really hurt my feelings. But, now I want an Air Fryer to do some experimentation myself XD.
Mejores que en la mitad de los bares de mi ciudad ya son...
jajaj I was looking for this, yeah, the bit that make the Patatas Bravas distinctive is its spicy sauce :(
Was expecting to see this way higher. It's not patatas bravas without brava sauce!
> "patatas bravas"
> ketchup and mayo
use Carolina Reaper ketchup
Love what you demonstrated here, and I don’t understand why there are so many dislikes or thumbs down.
SL Hemp because some people do not believe other people’s opinions count. Other people are just born haters.
Mike: The best thing about the air fryer is that you don't need a lot of oil.
*proceeds to bathe potatoes in a monsoon of oil*
Honestly! Lmao when I air fry potatoes, I only put a cap full.
Y'all are so critical! He's literally just playing around with it, experimenting. He'll figure out how much is too much on his own. Using an air fryer is a lot of trial and error at first - at least for some of us. Considering every recipe from the book would have burned the food, I thought he did a great job altering the times and temperatures.
Anything I use oil on gets chopped and tossed in a bag with the oil. The oil gets everywhere, and the excess pretty much drips off. Remember not everybody is concerned about their cholesterol!
I've been looking at your airdry cooker. I so love 5he way you wing it through. IT JUST WORKS.
This is an excellent video; I’ve done the kale and it turned out perfectly with my new air fryer. Wish you could do a part 2 video to this and we can see what more ideas you two come up with.
When you tried to make the "twice fried plantains", aka Tostones, you used the wrong kind of plantains. You are supposed to use the plantains that are the really unripe green ones. They have the characteristics of a starchy root vegetable/potato at that stage. When the plantains are yellow, their characteristics change and they are more fruit like with a higher sugar content. Traditionally what we Puerto Ricans do with the yellow plantains is cut them in half, and slice them lengthwise. Then we sautee them in butter and a tiny touch of salt, finishing them off with a bit of brown sugar until browned. It doesn't take long to cook, so careful not to burn them. For an extra treat, you can add a bit of rum while they cook.
why am I feeling faint reading this comment SOOO HUNGREEE
I was thinking the same. I was like wait...are they making tostones or platano maduros? 😅 Still looked good tho.
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I’m from Colombia, and we call these patacones. You are right , you have to use the green plantains. My grandma had a big rock to smash them, I usually did that. As for the ripe plantains, we would slice it like you, but we would put a slice of queso and bake it.
I was looking for this comment 😂 I was like those are maduros 👀
I’m senior citizen and I love your air fryer cooking ....I been single and after close to retirement started cooking like a new bride for two, that was decade ago... I still don’t cook very well and I learn a lot from you... The traditional cook for maybe four a lot and your cooking, minimal fits us... Thank you for showing Apple turnover , I made potatoes for dinner etc...Luv it..
I’ve used several air fryer models.
Bigger is better.
I’ve come to the conclusion that 400F isn’t hot enough for some recipes.
@@sandeshHQ it's about the time you save...
@@sandeshHQ It works like a convection oven, which plenty of us plebs do not have in our home. The ease of cleaning and no need for pre-heating are pretty sweet bonuses too
I'm actually curious how much creating a buzz-word helped with marketing. Like Mike I hesitated for awhile in the fad phase of these things and feel like I would've tried and fallen in love with mine much faster if it was marketed as a counter-top convection oven that doesn't need to be preheated.
WZRD702 Agree
Quick tip: you can preheat the air fryer for around 3 mins before putting the food in
Because no one knows how to preheat an oven?
Never thought of that, great tip!
@@robinlillian9471 The instructions say you don't need to preheat the air fryer but it works better if you do.
@@johndough8219 Then you have the wrong air fryer. The Cosori makes it a point of telling you to preheat, plus they have button for exactly that.
literally doesn't make a difference if you preheat it or not
Your personality is awesome. You just gained a new subscriber!
I agree and have also subscribed.
Nice. I received an Instant Vortex Plus for Christmas,. At first, I was "whatever," but now we love it. It's convenient and heats up faster than an oven, and the small size is perfect since We're only cooking for two now. Today, she baked a small pineapple upsidedown cake in it, and as that cooled, I made fish and chips with salmon and hand-cut steak-fries. All were excellent.
And last week, we roasted a full 6-pound chicken in 40 minutes that was 100% done perfectly. Crispy skin, thighs 165, and flavorful. Better and faster than the oven, where I'd have to bone the chicken to have it done in 40 minutes, thereby adding 10 minutes of prep time,,, and another few minutes sanitizing the counter after to avoid salmonella. Needless to say, there's no comparison.
Believe the hype. Air fryers are cool. And way more useful than the pressure cooker, the uber-hip Instant Pot, that she got me last year.
I used to think just like you. I returned the furst one I got without even trying it.
Then I got one for Christmas. Ok- now I am trying to learn more. So thank you so much for your videos.
Great great videos! I'm just about to buy an air fryer butt needing confirmation that it will be good for more than just fish and chips. You convinced me! From Australia thank you. Your videos are so simple but provide all the information I needed without all the dribble most other cooking videos make us listen to. You made it about the food and not you. Keep up the great work. 👍
me: cool toy...
mum: we don't need it, we have an oven.
me: but this dude made a bread out it.
mum: buy
RUclips chefs can take as many recipes from chef John as much as they like but no one can be as daddy as daddy John
I’m new to the air frying game. Got my hands on a cosori 5.8qt from a client that was selling hers. I was like you and thought it was a gimmick. How wrong I was. I love ❤️ it. What a result to find your channel. Such great information and I can’t wait to experiment. Best £35 I spent on a pre loved, hardly used air fryer that even came with the cosori accessory kit 🎉🎉
Anyone who's going to make sweet plantains, please know that your plantains need to be brown/black not yellow. Do not do what he did and use a yellow one. A ripe plantain is almost completely brown/black.
nanuhoneyluv seems like he was trying to make tostones and not maduros, so he would have needed green plantains rather than yellow at all. But then he added cinnamon which confused me so maybe you’re right
Was thinking the same thing... Yellow with salt (tostones)or black with cinnamon(maduros).
Thank you! I didn’t know why they tasted different.
@@PeterSedesse Tostones is made with plantains that are not ripe (green). And usually with the shape he tried to make them. Sweet plantain does NOT have to be black. They just have to be really soft, feel like an overly riped banana to the touch. Sometimes they are yellow, sometimes black. If they are not so soft yet, you can still make them and get a less sweet and slightly sour plantain, some people actually like it better that way!. Ive been eating plantains since I was a kid, I am from Venezuela.
I remember making a really sweet plantain lasagna with black plantains. It was delicious. Wonder how well it would work in an air fryer.
I just upgraded my air fryer to a Breville smart oven.. so good!
All kinds of goodies going on here! Very nice guys
I just received an air fryer for Christmas, and I'm VERY happy I came across this video. Can't wait to try the milk bread rolls!
Same! I'm so excited
I'm obsessed with my Ninja Foodi! Cant stop air frying EVERYTHING haha ✌️💚🇨🇦
Good job. I already got an air fryer but didn't know it was so capable.
Did you ever make or consider a video about making foods that are typically less favoured more appealing? For example, I used to quite dislike olives and bell peppers until a good friend introduced me to meals in which those were used. Now I can't think of making meals without bell peppers!
Examples of foods I personally still don't like include Brussels sprouts and chicory. Do you know some great way to cook/prepare those? For any viewers reading: which foods do you dislike but would give a shot if Mike gave some nice recipes for them?
The bitterness in both of these is probably the ofputting part. The trick is to make sure they are cooked through and get some nice browning on them, this reduces the bitterness and ads some nice flavour in return. Then as you say match them with some apropriate food. Chicory (witloof): remove the core, cut leaves in halve and fry in plenty of good butter + salt and pepper ofc, keep the temp on the low side and stirring occasionally wait untill they have browned nicely. For me it goes great with cordon bleu and your potato preparation of choice (croquette in my case). Brussels sprouts: (make cros cuts in bottom for even cooking) and blanche for a few minutes. Let cool/dry slightly and cut in halves. Then fry in plenty of butter with pepper salt and a little bit of nutmeg (go easy on it though). Fry untill you get nice browning but make really sure they don't burn. Don't stirr too vigorous or often though or they'll completely brake apart. I love them just like that, probably best with any pork dish. Alternatively my dad combined them with bacon bits and some baked potatoes into a puree for an amazing christmass side dish that even all the kids would love. Hope that helps :) kind regards, a non pro belgian home chef ;)
I think that's just something you learn along the way of trying new foods in general. For example, I used to hate tempeh but when I tried to fry it really crispy (cause my kid likes it that way) I start to love tempeh now, I even eat it raw 😂 but I guess it's also because growing up, I always had tempeh in really thick sauces.. (we either stir fry it with REALLY salty thick sauce or eat it with sambal)
@@MartijnDeGussem Great tips! Thanks for sharing! - A dutch neighbour ;)
For the beef jerky, place flank steak into the freezer for 45 mins to an hour. This makes slicing extra thin slices easier.
Thanks SO much for this! I've had an airfryer for months but was intimidated to cook with it, i feel way better now!!
treat it like a mini convection oven because that's what it is lol
I’ve never eaten platanos with maple syrup, I prefer them with garlic butter.
Sonja Wright for real! I’m Dominican and we eat plátanos daily. It’s part of our national dish. We cook plátanos so many different ways..... definitely not how you eat plátanos maduros - with salt and Maple syrup. LOL but to each their own.
Fofita17 I love platanos, they are so delicious!
Hard to say you prefer them one way while also saying you have never tried them the other way.
Ian Loughead I never implied the sweet way wouldn’t be good. But I’m allowed to prefer to eat savory foods vs sweet foods if I so choose.
@@fofita17 being Dominican doesn't mean you dictate the "correct" wat to eat a fucking plantain.
Wife and kids: We’re getting you and air fryer for Fathers Day.
Me: No!
Got it anyways.
Love it now.
Thanks Honey! Thanks children!
I like the "beef jerky" idea of not so done. Glad to see you make this.
that bread rolls look so amazing...
but come on, we all know the only ULTIMATE test to the air fryer
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make sourdough bread in the air fryer
Sourdough bread rolls bake the same as other bread rolls. The gadget is obviously too small for a large loaf.
haha you wild
@@robinlillian9471 I'd say you can make a pretty decent round bread in that dryer.
@@LifebyMikeG I bet you wilder in bed..💖💕💋
Or making ARANCINI!
Ciaoooooo from the ITALIAN FOOD BOSS! 💪💪🇮🇹🇮🇹
Y’all are making instant beef jerky. To really experience making true beef jerky is to use a lower temperature at about 140º F and dehydrated for about 6 hours if your air fryer has a dehydration settings.
I saw you mention beef jerky in a different air fryer video and I had to come check this out. My friend really loves jerky, it'd be great if I can do it with my air fryer. Thanks so much for these videos!
I use one of these all the time, trial and error has taught me to cook at a slightly lower temp for longer.
1:42 Korean Chicken Wings
3:40 Beef Jerky
5:52 Patatas Bravas
8:11 Apple Pie
10:36 Milk Bread Rolls
12:44 Parmesan Broccoli
14:06 Twice "Fried" Plantains
15:36 Kale Chips
I just got an air fryer. Talk about being late to the game. But when I chose one I had one requirement: I could rotisserie. And I decided the same thing as you that Cosori was really good. I find with the more open compartment and a drop-down door that you do not get the same results because of the increased room. (mine is 30L) But when you had one show you were getting the feel for what you needed for cooking so I felt better when things did not turn out the way we wanted. I am now on my way to becoming a Cosori Large Chamber expert. :) We wanted to go with an air fryer to eliminate the need for deep fry AND because our Colombian oven was really bad and hard to get started and staying hot the entire cook without the fire blowing out.
the way he said "GOCHUJANG" killed me lol
Danny Chang ditto. LOL!!!
Same lol as a Korean, I DIED
Thanks for this, there's a lot of interesting ideas here, the bread and personal apple pies especially looked really good. Do you think using something like frozen bread dough would work well for the bread balls?
Two things I've done in my air fryer that I was surprised turned out so well were cheesy garlic bread toast (took french bread, cut it in half and poured melted butter with various spices in it on the bread then sprinkled cheese on top and cooked for like 5 minutes or so at 375, it toasted up perfectly all the way around) and apple chips (sliced them on a mandolin and cooked them for a long time at the lowest temp mine could go, like 200, they were super crispy and delicious).
I just want to say thank you. I keep coming back to the section for Korean Chicken Wings. My kids love this and I've probably made it 30 times ;)
You've been to Spain you know that's not the sauce for patatas bravas
oh jeeze #ketchupgate round two...
ha
But does it taste good. If it does I don't care. It would be helpful if you did something better with your time than posting this nonsense about it's not authentic.
@@missdee212 it tastes a thousand times better that's why I say that if your going to do patatas bravas show why we love them and not cubed french fries
@@missdee212 ! Amen missdee
Came from the Arho tv Sunny gang🙋🏻♀️🙋🏻♀️🙋🏻♂️
I just made 4 batches of kale chips. The nutritional yeast really gives a nice toasty flavor. I got creative with the last two batches. One I did with a truffle black garlic parmesan blend I got at Costco. The other I did with a wasabi furikake which is super great and my favorite batch. Reminds me of nori.
Thank you so much for this video! It convinced my husband and me to buy one. Still experimenting, with some hits and misses, but I think we will end up very happy with it.
One question about kale chips: how do you stop the light pieces from flying around, getting caught in the fan and burning? I had to stop it every couple of minutes to clean out the fan.
I'm totally trying some of these recipes and some from the one after this when I get my own air fryer🤤
2:13 always love me some "GO SHZOO ZYANGG" lol
I PLACE FOIL IN THE BOTTOM OF MINE TO KEEP THE BASE CLEAN,,,, WHEN FRYING MEAT I LET IT COOL BEFORE TRYING TO CLEAN IT
WHY IS EVERYONE YELLING?!?!?!
SingerGirl LetMeSing Its not good to have foil at the bottom when u cook! Foil can be on top of foods but under I heard it's not good