Should You Get an Air Fryer?
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- Опубликовано: 24 авг 2024
- What is an air fryer and why are they popping up everywhere? Wirecutter kitchen writers Lesley Stockton and Michael Sullivan walk you through what these machines actually do and whether they are worth the money.
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This cemented my decision. I won't be buying an air fryer. I already own a convection oven!
It's always nice when you realize you don't have to spend more money! 😄
Jajaja me either
Look at getting a basket tray for your oven, works great.
I agree. What a waste of money. Thanks for explaining this to us
Who cares
I feel like this dude's ex might have invented the air fryer
🤣🤣
Lmao yes!!
Hahahahahaha yup
yep sounds biased af lol
Lmaooo he seriously hates the damn air fryer 😂
I bought a Ninja Air Fryer at Costco for Can$99.00. To me it was a novelty item. I already own an oven, pressure cooker, Blendtec, etc but not a convection oven. So I now have a greater variety of cooking devices. So far I have used my air fryer to cook chicken breasts and sausages. Both results were good. I expect to use it often but not daily. The info from the video was useful. I am single and 75 years old
Glad I saw the comment about how the comments on this video swayed their decision.
I had pretty much written off getting an air frier after watching the video, but based on the comments, the argument should be a LOT more nuanced.
The gist I’m getting - Air Friers are much quicker, so potentially save a lot of power consumption. However because they are small, they are best suited to 1-2 person households/meals
Exactly. I have both an air fryer and a convection toaster oven, and the air fryer is significantly better, faster, crisper. But I usually make only a couple servings at once! I got mine used, and it's super basic (single knob, no display) but fantastic. People should just get one used and try it out!
You can get a convection oven in the toaster oven form factor that's still quite small. I got one that's the size of a normal toaster oven. Works great.
This video should be called “20 reasons why you should NOT purchase an air fryer”. Cause that’s what I’m hearing gadammm 😅
I said no the moment I realized its just oven fries.
😂😂😂
The only real benefits are that I have seen cheaper air fryers and that the air fryer is smaller. The toaster oven's pros absolutely outweigh the air fryer pros, however.
@@brokeandtired I have a convection toaster oven AND an air fryer, and the air fryer is significantly better (faster, crisper results). I use it much more often as a result, and I've done multiple side by side tests. He didn't actually show the results in this video. Honestly, I feel like which is better comes down to how many people you feed on a regular basis. The air fryer is better (and again, I'm speaking about the regular size, not the giant size like he used here) IF you aren't bothered by the smaller capacity and don't try to cram the food in. It is more efficient and crisps/browns better BECAUSE of the concentrated energy at close range to the food. But that efficiency won't matter if you need to feed more than a couple of people regularly. Bottom line, though, is that a standard air fryer does perform better and faster than a standard convection toaster oven. What people don't realize is that they DON'T need to buy a fancy new one. I got mine used - it's a basic model with a single knob, but it works beautifully and is plenty powerful. Just get one free or cheap from a neighbor! Better for the environment that way, too. :)
@@brokeandtired it's way crisper than oven fries, dude. But I love your user name, lol!
As a single person, I love my air fryer! It cooks small servings of food nice and crispy and I don’t have to wait for it to preheat-it saves more time than you’d think!
Exactly. Good or one person, or SOME of dinner for two, very quick, limited shelf space. But I wouldn't recommend one to a large family.
Thank you
Yes , air fryer is good 👍🏼 save time & plus hectic less
There are convection ovens don't need to be preheated.
For some things you dont have to preheat but for most you do. In the end how much time are you saving??? 5?? Maybe 10 minutes?? LOL...Many times I dont preheat my own oven and just tag on those extra minutes.....works out perfectly very time.
Thank you for this. I had no idea it was all marketing and rebranding of a regular oven. I almost spent a lot of money on this.
I have a convection toaster oven AND an air fryer, and the air fryer is significantly better (faster, crisper results). I use it much more often as a result, and I've done multiple side by side tests. He didn't actually show the results in this video. Honestly, I feel like which is better comes down to how many people you feed on a regular basis. The air fryer is better IF you aren't bothered by the smaller capacity and don't try to cram the food in. I'm not saying they're different in how they heat. Rather, an air fryer is more efficient and crisps/browns better BECAUSE of the concentrated energy at close range to the food. But that efficiency won't matter if you need to feed more than a couple of people regularly. Bottom line, though, is that a standard air fryer does perform better and faster than a standard convection toaster oven. What people don't realize is that they DON'T need to buy a fancy new one. I got mine used - it's a basic model with a single knob, but it works beautifully and is plenty powerful. Just get one free or cheap from a neighbor! Better for the environment that way, too. :)
RIGHT?!?! People have been telling me to get one for years. Now im looking at this like: I have a larger more efficient actual OVEN in my kitchen. 😂 But now that im moving to a condo with no oven its a whole new ball game.
@@deprofundis3293 they are the same thing. No need to write an essay defending your wasteful purchase.
I've had my 'air fryer' for a few years now. I've found it to be the most useful kitchen item I have purchased. One thing to keep in mind, as I look at it, is that it may not be the right item for cooking a family meal because of it's size. For just myself and my wife, though, we have enjoyed the convienience.
Sure, I cook my fries and chicken wings in there, but my favorite thing is to cook my my 'pork-butt steaks' in it. I've never had them turn out as good any other way other than outdoor grilling, which does take a watchful eye. I've thought about a counter-top convection oven (toaster oven), but they take up more counter space.
Air fryers come in many sizes. Some have a capacity of 11 litres.
This video needs to be revisited! I thought the same at first, but now I LOVE my air fryer and I use it almost every day!
Well, this video was made 3 years ago. I believe airfryer has been improving a lot since this video was released.
I just wanted crispy chicken without the oil 😔
You have to use oil with airfryer as well. But just like brush of oil unlike deep fryer.
Just buy it if your single person or two
Hot damn same here! I feel in love with burgerville crispy chicken
You know you can oven bake chicken to make it crispy, right?
@@TheIncognitusMe
Yes! But im a one man team stupid oven takes forever to warm up then all that energy to cook 2 chiken strips.. But ur right
Just use a spritzer filled with olive oil but you don't even need that. The AirFryer will cook your food to a crisp so long as you turn it over. No oil is needed.
Thank you! My friend, bless her heart, wants to give me an air fryer. I live in an RV with very limited kitchen space. Now to find a diplomatic way to say I don't want it.
Get a toaster oven and say sorry I already have one lol
I remember having a convection oven, but it was also used as a toaster. The thing got crumbs way deep inside and always stunk up the place whenever we cooked with it. That would never happen in an air fryer.
I've been debating on buying one after hearing great things from a lot of people. I'm glad I read the comments instead of accepting the video at face value. The comment section has spoken and air fryers are in fact worth the purchase.
That's because people are addicted to consumerism to the point they get insulted if you don't agree with their purchase choices. They want to feel validated that they just went out and spent $150 for a type of oven they already had in their house.
I bought an air fryer about 30-lbs. ago.
...What?
@@Misana I have gain the weight.
@@greenacresfan768 Yes... I realised. LOL
Lol
Ahahahaha - funny
I listened to them when this first came out. Decided to give it a chance 5 months ago due to practicality.
I have regretted watching this video and be convinced why I should not get one. I have wasted money on oil, time, and water convinced that sticking to my convection oven is the best decision I made. For everyday basic frying and small serving of food, airfryer trumps oven that needs preheating and radiates heat.
Like this guy, he's honest!
He didn't show results, though. I have a convection toaster oven AND an air fryer, and the air fryer is significantly better (faster, crisper results). I use it much more often as a result, and I've done multiple side by side tests. Honestly, I feel like which is better comes down to how many people you feed on a regular basis. The air fryer is better (and again, I'm speaking about the regular size, not the giant size like he used here) IF you aren't bothered by the smaller capacity and don't try to cram the food in. It is more efficient and crisps/browns better BECAUSE of the concentrated energy at close range to the food. But that efficiency won't matter if you need to feed more than a couple of people regularly. Bottom line, though, is that a standard air fryer does perform better and faster than a standard convection toaster oven. What people don't realize is that they DON'T need to buy a fancy new one. I got mine used - it's a basic model with a single knob, but it works beautifully and is plenty powerful. Just get one free or cheap from a neighbor! Better for the environment that way, too. :)
No he's not.
For me, after owning both, two things the "air fryer" tops over the oven. 1 - cleaning the bowl and basket on the air fryer is all the cleaning you need to do, the oven on the other hand means cleaning the insides of an oven and if you have done so a few times, you'll know that its not as easy as just the bowl and basket of the air fryer. 2 - its compact, it just takes less space in a kitchen.
So the take home is "we don't like air fryers because they're air fryers." Some of this is just elemental, man. You can't overfill them, you have to shake the basket half way through. These things are great for single guys... it cooks frozen foods really well. I'm happy with mine.
As a single guy, what does that have to do with it? Ditch the cheap frozen shit and actually cook a meal.
Freighter109 HA! If you got hate in your heart, let it out!
@@freighter109ha4 what a jerk.
You missed the point. They're saying air-fryers don't really FRY; they're just glorified convection ovens which sell for a shit ton more for no reason other than misguiding people. So you'd rather invest in an actual convection oven which is better value because it does more and a better job for a cheaper price.
@@bioluminescent1344 love it haha
Were a family of 8 and we love our air fryer and instantpot, it cooks our food super quickly !(:
I used a Turbowave halogen oven for years. Loved it! Then the bulb went. I then bought 2 air fryers, love them even more!
I bought one 10 litre air fryer about 3 weeks ago, have been using to cook most meals. It's awesome and has made my life better. I hate standing over the stove esp on a hot day.
Which model did u get??
@@Huidos001 I bought the Riino 10 litre from Lazada. It looks like an oversized helmet. Very easy to use as it opens up like a rice cooker pot.
@@yapyf6050 thanks for the info. Ill check it out.
I agree. I recently bought one and I am in love with it.
@@Nekole1 Great! Happy cooking!
Absolutely, the best kitchen appliance I've ever purchased, I watched RUclips videos on how to use these effectively, and I use mine every day!
Same here !!
Sure but the toaster oven is a better more versatile appliance that you don’t need to do any learning to figure out how to use and it’s cheaper and quieter and easier to clean so...? I mean that’s the point of this video, the air fryer works it’s just not as good as a cheaper toaster oven so why spend the money on the hype right?
@@andreal3239 that's what I thinking
Not sure why they're defending the AF
@@MegaNicolemarie not sure either there both the same and this idea is not new just name change in 80’s it called turbo broiler
Family and friends were raving about this kitchen gadget, so I decided to get one. Bought one from Bed Bath and Beyond don't remember what brand it was I used it once and then gave it away to a friend. I decided to try another brand Hamilton Beach from Costco I used it for 3 or 5 meals and ended up giving it away to a niece. I still use my stove and oven more and with the way I cook I don't use any oil for cooking. Those things in my opinion are a waste of money when you already have a stove with an oven.
I suspected that this was a gimmick. After watching about ten videos comparing air fryers to frying and fan ovens, I can say that:
1. It is not an alternative to frying. It bakes instead.
2. A fan (convection) oven does a better job and is cheaper.
3. It doesn't feed a family as it only makes small portions.
4. It's basically a gimmick and a rebranding of a mini oven.
5. I will not be buying an air frier.
6. Your video was the most honest and straightforward of the ten I watched. Liked and subscribed!
I hope you’re bring ironic
I have a Cuisinart toaster oven with air fry feature. The air fry setting is much hotter and the air is forced at a much higher speed than the convection setting; there are extra heating elements and fans. I had a dedicated air fryer before but it had limited capacity and it could never replace a convection oven; they are not interchangeable. My air fryer can do four pounds of chicken wings at once. When you compare appliances, at least compare appliances of the same or similar capacity. When I bought my Cuisinart, I got rid of my toaster, my toaster oven/convection oven, my air fryer, and my Fry Daddy. The Cuisinart also has a 'warm' setting that can be used to dehydrate bread for panko or dry fruit, vegetables, and herbs. When you ask if one should buy an air fryer, I say, "It depends on which air fryer you get".
This video is misguided. Air fryers are not just convection ovens. Yes, they use a convection heating element, but on Air Fry mode, the fan circulates the hot air around the food and OUT of the unit. The moisture is blown out of the unit so that the outside becomes crispy as it cooks. On bake/roast mode, only the heating element is on, which keeps the moisture in.
Finally, an honest and well-balanced review about this over-hyped product. Thank you so much!
Overhyped? this thing is the shit
Do you like fish sticks?
Can't comment on the hype. But having both appliances, I feel that this review doesn't do the air fryer justice. There are a lot more pros to the air fryer including lower power consumption, less heating time, and its ability to cook smaller portions of food. The example used is a jazzed up version--I got a 2.5-L (2.6 qt) air fryer for about $70 three years ago and it's still churning out crispy chicken and fries like a boss. They're like comparing a ball-peen hammer to a sledge hammer. You want to bake a cake, roast meats for a party, sure, use the oven. But for your every day needs, the air fryer is the more efficient tool.
I listened to them when this first came out. Decided to give it a chance 5 months ago due to practicality.
I have regretted watching this video and be convinced why I should not get one.
I have a $50 air fryer and a ~$130 convection toaster oven. Using it properly, my air fryer cooks everything evenly and crispy (oven quality crispy). Also finishes cooking a meal before the toaster can finish preheating. It even finishes cooking in about 50-70% of the time of what certain directions say . Compared to the toaster, air fryer cooks evenly because the heating element literally covers everywhere towards the direction on the food. The toaster (just like an electric oven), the heating element is in some odd shape that doesn't completely cover the food. So, this is going to create hotter spots and more uneven cooking. The fan helps, but can't fix that uneven heating element. So him saying you can cook a pie in that toaster, sure but it's going to have parts turning dark brown, so you'll need to constantly rotate and move it around.
For 2 people, the air fryer is perfect. He tried to sound smart by acknowledging that it's convection heating, but clearly doesn't understand the physics on why the air fryer is better from a purely cooking aspect.
this is excellent information thanks George - wish this video didn't imply people were so dumb to be bamboozled for no reason
Thanks for this comment mate
Eh ik am late. But dude does air fryer heat leftovers from refrigerator? Like suppose soups and stuff?
I bought a ninja air fryer, I can cook most of my normal foods in it and ANYTHING that should be crispy, comes out crispy and generally cooks faster than it would in an oven. I have cooked vegetables, steaks, air fried oreos, chicken nuggets and French fries and more. Even if you pile food on top of food, as long as you stir it you'll get an even crispy coat. In my opinion my toaster oven burns food faster and cooks it less evenly, but I do have a cheap toaster oven.
Got an air fryer and it’s great during the summer because when you have to use your home oven and try to cook some Frys or chicken etc it’s the best thing plus if you want “fried” food just spray some Pam on it and bam there you go crispy frys and hash browns without all the extra heat in the house and standing over a hot stove frying the food
Long story short: Don't expect the best results if you're planning to fill it with a heck of a lot of food.
I've bought my air fryer a couple of days ago and I think it's one of the best kitchen items I've ever bought.
It fried wings and drumsticks QUICKER and more evenly as opposed to what a normal oven would do.
i love my air fryer... i can say its one of the best kitchen appliance i've purchased. Even my son can use it. It so easy to use.
Which brand are you using plz?
@@marionmason2470 my family has a Philips air fryer
At first I was skeptical about air fryers because they’re essentially a convection oven. Let me tell you, an oven doesn’t have strong heated air circulation to cook food evenly. So air fryers are awesome!
Convection ovens do have fans circulating heated air around the food.
My oven has heated air circulation (a fan) lol
Yemzi™ but not TurboStar strong enough lol
Hi :) Thank you for making the video and I enjoyed watching it, but I did down vote. You kept talking about the serving size as a negative, but for me that is a positive. You also talked about cleaning being a problem, but, unlike the convection oven, the cleaning chamber of an air fryer can be fully submerged in the sink to clean. You mentioned the noise being loud, but kitchens are loud anyway. Anyway, I felt that your video was extremely biased against air fryers, and that immediately made me think this review isn't valid.
Update: After 6 weeks of using an air fryer, my only complaint is the temperature. With how quickly the air moves, I wouldn't mind it getting into the +400F degree range. Other than that, I love it.
I really like my air fryer. I bought a 5.8 quart Gourmia from Costco. It's way cheaper there than trying to buy off Amazon. It's super easy to clean and comes with accessories. It's great for cooking and crisping those frozen foods that never come out the right texture between when you stick it them in the microwave. It cooks faster than conventional ovens, but raises internal temperature slower than microwaves. I like them for frozen chicken wings, frozen taquitos, "boiled" eggs, meatloaf/balls, sausages and the best tater tots I've ever had. I like that I can open it at anytime to see how things are going. You just can't do that with an oven because it takes too long for the cabin temperature to get back to where it was. As someone who was a fry cook, I do not recommend this to replace deep frying anything thicker than 1.5 cm. Some of the stuff you can fry is more like a pan fry and may require spraying oil on the food. It just doesn't come out the same texture wise as battered items dipped into hot oil. Sometimes you have to flip stuff halfway through with an air fryer. Once you do get used to what the times are, it becomes very "set it and forget it" as it provides more reliability than other kitchen appliances. It's worth a purchase.
Philips airfryer is the King... this guy seems like toaster oven propaganda... i have an airfryer and its easy to clean and works pretty good and fast.... the guy is probably a beast to scratch the metal like that... maybe he used wire brush to clean it
I've only cooked chopped potatoes in my air fryer and they always come out with cooked outside and creamy delicious inside.
For me a college student who live on my own in not so much big room. Air fryer is the best choice, it's compact and fast
You can get one for $50 at Costco, they're awesome and super convenient. They're easy to clean up, they don't produce much heat, and it's just 1 pan/grate that I have to clean. I just made some fries, dumplings and now cooking wings all with the same grate and all really fast. This is a must have for people who want things FAST, you can even cook side dishes in there to save you time. With ovens it gets super hot, I find it takes much longer to cook foods, you gotta use different dishes, the inside of the oven can get crumbs and crap if you're not careful etc.
I own an air fryer and I really don’t agree with a lot that he said. Not everyone needs to fill it to capacity. Air fryers are better for time. Great for parties or quick food all you gotta do is pop it in there and boom 10 mins or less done.
agreed
Agree
Agreed, this dude is clueless.
Ur a jackass
Kerrissa Rebekah Fuck you
There is a reason to have an air fryer AND a toaster oven. Say you want to prepare a meal of fries, breaded fish and a salad. Cook the fish in the convection oven, while the fries are cooking in the air fryer and you are preparing the salad. With proper timing, all would be done at the same time.
So glad I watched this. Sticking to my convection oven!
I bought one and it was so awesome I bought another. In fact, I stopped using my grill. No comparison to a convection oven. The air is much more directed and will crisp things faster and cook faster than a conversation oven. No comparison. Fantastic! These guys must be schills for some company.
Just ordered and watched this. I was about to cancel the order then saw the comments, glad I read the comments...keeping it now.
These two women didn't change my mind. I'll be buying one.
Two women ?! LOL
Air fryer make a lot of success with single people like me (i have an oven not an air fryer tho) exactly because is compact and you can make single servings without the guilt of expending a lot of energy or feel like you should make bigger servings.
I bought the exact model of the Cuisinart oven in the video about a year ago and it's more awesome than I thought. Theres nothing and I mean nothing, that I cannot cook with this unit. I thought of buying a air fryer this summer but found out that it's nothing but a glorified convection "oven"..well...I have that already with my Cuisinart. It was great to see my unit in comparison!
So glad I saw this. Haven’t bought one yet. But reading comments people are saying the Air fryer is better.
sweetsavvywally just get a cheap one they work just as well as the expensive. The con videos for these things always compare to the $250 Phillips like when it's that price of course it's not worth it. But get a great deal on one on black Friday and you will see why people love these things including me
the only con is they dont hold much, i have seen one twice the size of mine, but i have the feeling that when it comes to an airfryer smaller is better
I just bought one used. If I end up disliking it, I think I'll feel half as bad at half the price.
Air fryer is perfect for cooking food in smaller quantities, great for single people. As compared to oven, the food is a lot more crunchier and it's cooks faster.
Phillip is only one with that high price , i bought mine for 60 dollars and it just work perfectly
Lmao 😂💀💗 “why don’t people just call it convection?” She’s not convinced.
I own an airfryer. It's the most convenient thing ever. Quick snacks or meals. I make my saisages, Pies etc etc. Set the timer and chill instead of putting the stove on, waiting for it to get hot, iol etc it's just too much
We were recently given an air fryer. Used it for the first time this week. Awesome device. I’m alone most meal times so it’s great. Heating up a full size convection oven doesn’t make sense to me. Cooks faster and more evenly in my opinion. Especially snack foods. Cooked pork chops in there today and wow. Tender and juicy. Minimal mess. I’ll always have one in the kitchen from now on.
My wife loves the self cleaning option. I do it myself.
You can also get a convection oven in the toaster form factor that's as small as the stand-up air fryers.
@@dogchaser520 true, but I find the circulation of hot air is what helps make the food cook more evenly
@@dogchaser520I don’t understand how ya’ll are so finicky about this.
Air fryers are not as versatile as convection oven but they are faster.
For some people, saving a few minutes is all they need. That’s it.
She played skeptical really well
I have both and i have to say we use the air fryer much more than our convectional oven, but some of it has to do with us being so busy we have to make food fast. Both have their uses, but overall you can make great solid meals out of a air fryer as long as you know what you're doing. You'll learn as you go the more you use the air fryer the more you realize what to do and what not to do, and there are certain things i like cooking more in the air fryer and there is certain things i like cooking more in the oven. Overall tho i love my air fryer it turns some 10 minute meals into something great, and are great for busy meal preppers. I do still occasionally use my oven, but probably less than half of as much as i use to.
Keep in mind that you're probably talking about a conventional oven (not a convection oven). An air fryer is a convection oven. They're just talking about two form factors of a convection oven. Conventional ovens don't normally have a convection feature, though some expensive ones do.
Cooking french fries in an air fryer is WAY BETTER than using a convection oven! Mine rotates the food inside and the fries cook perfectly every time, unlike a convection oven where the fries do not cook evenly.
My Breville convection oven air cooks french fries much better than any of my standalone air fryers or my air frier attachment for my Instant Pot.
I’ve had a small convection oven like the one on the right for years. Just got a brand new one on major clearance to upgrade. I like it to cook certain things. Also just got an air fryer. Only used it twice but loving it. I will say there are only two people in the home, so we wouldn’t cook as much food as a family with children. BUT in my convection it will take about 30-40 minutes to cook 1/2 a bag of fries, spread in a thin layer on the sheet pan, to very crispy. The air fryer will get them there in about 10-12 minutes and they are less burnt and even more crispy than the convection. So even if I had to cook them in 2 batches that’s still around 1/2 the time. Not to mention the time and effort savings in cleanup. In my limited experience, it seems the air fryer is a great motivation to cook at home as opposed to eating out on a hard day. Minimal prep, minimal cook time, minimal cleanup. I now understand the hype! I will still use the convection for things like slow-roasting veggies and melting extra tomatoes and cheese on my pizza.
What model and what clearance?
Yes, I would like to know the air fryer brand/model too. Thanks
I rarely clean my countertop oven. How often do you clean your air fryer after use? How long does it take to clean that grid/grill?
ovens do take long to preheat. 12minutes you say...
Use the 550 degree broil function and be sure to flip the fries in 4 -5 minutes! Nothing beats s broil function on a modern stove!
I really like my air fryer. I bought a 5.8 quart Gourmia from Costco. It's way cheaper there than trying to buy off Amazon. It's super easy to clean and comes with accessories. It's great for cooking and crisping those frozen foods that never come out the right texture between when you stick it them in the microwave. It cooks faster than conventional ovens, but raises internal temperature slower than microwaves. I like them for frozen chicken wings, frozen taquitos, "boiled" eggs, meatloaf/balls, sausages and the best tater tots I've ever had. I like that I can open it at anytime to see how things are going. You just can't do that with an oven because it takes too long for the cabin temperature to get back to where it was. As someone who was a fry cook, I do not recommend this to replace deep frying anything thicker than 1.5 cm. Some of the stuff you can fry is more like a pan fry and may require spraying oil on the food. It just doesn't come out the same texture wise as battered items dipped into hot oil. Sometimes you have to flip stuff halfway through with an air fryer. Once you do get used to what the times are, it becomes very "set it and forget it" as it provides more reliability than other kitchen appliances. It's worth a purchase.
Yall just keep in mind that this video is sponsored by a convection oven maker.
watching this video knowing that, makes it look like a long ad.. I dont own an air-fryer and probably won't buy one, but I really wish I could watch a video with an opinion that wasn't bought.
A convection oven that is cheaper and does more and comes with more accessories.
@Paul Vasso Read the description box under the video.
@@WeDontWantYourWar Try Consumer Reports! They give really great reviews that aren't bought by the manufacturers.
@@anniebanana3698 I'm on mobile, and it doesn't say anything about this video's sponsors. Any pointers?
This was terrific. Easy to understand, no irrelevant chit chat and solid information. Well done, no pun intended.
He points out most of the flaws of the air fryer and pros of the convection toaster, but I think there are a few other points worth considering:
In his example, the air fryer is more expensive than the toaster, but this isn't super accurate. They're about the same price in general and price variance is mainly from the brand. The big difference is the form factor, and there are benefits to the basket shape. It's easier to toss fried potatoes in a basket than flipping by hand on a tray. It fits taller foods more easily than a toaster sometimes. Because of the smaller chamber, it doesn't need preheating so it cooks quite fast relative to an oven.
I would say if you have an oven already, but don't have a convection setting, then consider getting the air fryer. If you don't have an oven, then definitely get the convection toaster, since it'll fit pizzas and other wide, flat items more easily.
There are toaster convection ovens that use a basket, and have plenty of space vertically, but are as small as a normal toaster oven.
@@raminolta He's talking about two form factors of a convection oven (different from conventional oven). An air fryer is a convection oven.
I have a NuWave Oven and it's a 6 quart it's a large one. it's amazing .I don't know what he's talking about. The reason that his stuff is not crispy it's because you're supposed to spray it with olive oil or butter spray and that's the oil that is absorb into the food and make it crispy. When frying in the air fryer you can make sure that your temperature is extremely 🔥. I will cook things like french fries on 400° and then I will preheat the air fryer. Guys I'm telling you get a big air fryer the little ones are okay big ones are amazing
I bought one of the rack based air fryers (the one with the three lil racks and the rotisserie nobody uses) and it gets used daily. The hot airflow really does get food crispy. It has earned a permanent spot on my counter. I was a holdout/ skeptic, but it really is a useful thing.
Check out some other videos people. Do not take this guys word for it. I love my air fryer as do several friends and family. It’s more economic than heating your entire oven. It’s less clean up, quicker start cooking, and cooks faster as well. Terrific for reheating leftover fried foods. Don’t take my word for it either. Watch more than this video. Watch two or three others but don’t take this guys word for it. It may still not end up being an appliance for you but imo it has many uses and benefits.
They are actually really good for apartment living in small space and for single or couples. It’s faster than a convection oven imo as I own both. I do find the French fries do better in the air fryer than a convection. What you do is use a spray oil to coat your food if you want that fry crispy and it really works. And yes he is correct about not putting too much food in the basket but you also can’t do that in a deep fryer. They are good for dorm living or single folks.
I'm pretty sure dorms would not let you have one of these.
@@macrumpton Why? And they do because I know they do. They also don't allow alcohol..wink wink.
I have 2 air fryers. One has a drawer and the other has racks. The rack style works better. Bother clean easier than an oven.
Air fryer was awesome for me. Honestly. Meal prep (fish, veggies, sweet potatoes) took literal hours in the oven. Air fryer is ~ 45 mins for 4pcs fish, 2-3 sweet potatoes and a full basket of greens. Cooked separate batches.
I tried a friends for the first time and didn’t see a difference really. Not worth the 100.00. Cooks faster I think is all. I just canceled my Amazon order knowing this already but it feels good having someone agree. Thanks!!
I think this video was made by someone who hasn't used an air fryer. So Its not the same as deep frying. Its not supposed to be. Its supposed to be using much less, if any, fat which is much healthier. The range of sizes available is small to quite large so you choose one to suit you. Amazon have several 6 quart models that cost less than$100. You don't have to hand wash as they are dishwasher safe and most are ceramic so the non stick will not wear out. They cook MUCH faster than a conventional oven and remember the conventional oven can take up to 30 minutes to preheat. They use less electricity for a shorter time saving you money and helping the environment. They AIR fry not OIL fry. If you miss the taste of oil then simply use marinades and rubs which is not only much healthier but makes the food so much tastier, or buy a bottle of oil and drink it. Most of all don't be put off by an amateurish pretend review like this one.
Well said!
I can assure you, an air fryer isn't the same thing as a convection oven. One difference is that air fryers contain an exhaust system that blows out moisture and hot air. This means that your food gets crispier. An other advantage is that air fryers pre heat much quicker and have shorter baking times compared to ovens.
I wanted an air fryer before this video, but not now. Very informative video.
So you need oil to fry, right? I have the Instant Vortex plus air fryer and I use oil on it to "fry" up my food. My wings taste the same as if they were fried! Air fryers are meant to use less oil and also use oil within the same food to fry. I love my Vortex. Things cook up a lot quicker and there is also less mess involved. Now, Instant Pot has also came out with the Omni plus which may be as big or bigger than the convection oven you have. Also, you can toast on both models.
I have a family of 3. It cooks SO much faster than the oven or anything else I have. It's obvious this guy is biased and doesn't use one often. I literally just cooked Ribeyes and zucchini fries for dinner in my air fryer. It's definitely worth it
I've used small convection ovens (cyclonic type in big clear bowl and Breville toaster oven design) for over 15 years. They work well. I've had an T-Fal Acti Fry for about 10 years. The ActiFry is limited more so. I've put off getting an air fryer for years. But I just got one today and it does a much closer job to frying than any of my convection ovens. I believe they called it an air fryer because it was designed specifically for the purpose of air frying, and not all the other things that a convection oven like the Breville will do. I have much more testing to do, but I've tried off-and-on for the last couple of years to do air frying similar to what I've seen the newer things do and the Breville just won't really do it. The first one I had, big clear bowl with the heater and fan in the lid, did a pretty good job of air frying, but these newer ones (last 5 years) are more advanced. Anyway, my main point is that they are not the same as deep frying and they are not just a tiny convection oven. They are somewhere in between. As others have put it, they are small convection ovens on steroids. The guy on this video seems to be going out of his way to be unimpressed with the whole deal. I hope he's not like that about everything in his life. At some point, people realize that you're not selective, you're just wrong.
I have an ActiFry that I received as a gift years ago and I hate it.
@@crochetingcanuck Read the comments - all of us who actually own both an air fryer and a convection toaster oven can attest to the fact that the air fryer is superior. It's simply more powerful, faster and hotter. But you don't need a fancy new one. I got mine free and used from a neighbor. It's super basic (single knob, no display) but sooo powerful and a game-changer. Just get one on Craigslist or something if you don't want to join a Buy Nothing group (which is where I got mine)!
I use my air fryer daily and have not used my convection toaster oven since I got the air fryer. My air fryer gets the food crisper and does it faster than the toaster oven. I highly recommend a air fryer.
It may technically heat the same way as convection mode on a toaster oven, but it has a totally different form factor and is different in so many ways that I find it mind blowing that he is gaslighting people that it's the same thing - it clearly isn't just by looking at it. It's an appliance and the form and function play a large role.
1. It's smaller - for those in apartments who move often like me this is very important. There is a reason I own this and not a toaster oven.
2. Because it is smaller, I don't preheat it I just reheat things in it for 3-5 minutes. It has the immediacy of a microwave without soggy leftovers. You have to preheat a toaster oven and it is faster than a full size oven but not as fast as a microwave.
3. They come in various sizes - if your normal portions don't fit in that basket you can get one that accommodates your portion size - and sure there are ones that cost that much, but that is the high end of the price, the most popular ones on Amazon cost $70-$100. I got mine on sale for $70.
3. If I wanted to bake a pie I would use my oven 😂 they serve different functions.
That being said this still may not be the appliance for you - it depends on YOU and your eating/cooking habits. I am a single person who orders a lot of take out so I have a lot of left overs to reheat so this is perfect for me and my needs. If you cook a lot and also reheat those leftovers I think this would be great for you too, just don't expect it to replace your oven, it's designed for convenience and speed. If you are a slow going person that cooks fresh meals each day - you can probably do without. But he makes it seem like they're a scam and they're not - they serve people like me who are impatient about food and just want a quick and easy way to make my left over french fries crunchy again for a quick lunch.
I'm sorry but using an air fryer is much faster and convenient depending on what you want to do. Being a single person with one child, this is perfect for my daughter and I. Also you can get much crispier food with an air fryer than just baking. Anyone that has one can attest to this. Lastly, you can indeed make toast in an air fryer too.
Just bought a COSORI Air Fryer and I love it...Amazon $90.00
I make everything in my Airfryer also toast, I did have a convection oven in the past but you can’t make fresh french fries in it also vegetables are not in the same quality as in a Airfryer.
Actually, i just “fried” 6 chicken wings in the air fryer and 6 in the oven.
THERE IS A BIG DIFFERENCE.
was the oven on convective heat? Thats what should give you the crispness, not all ovens have that function
did you use convection? they're literally the same thing so you either messed up or don't have convection on your oven
I use my air fryer to bake cake and bread, because I don't have an oven😂. But it is really useful for meeeeee. I feel healthier and time-saving. I love it soooo much❤️❤️❤️
well duhh!! you don't even own an oven. So of course you have to like yours.
@@AxelSituation apples to oranges though. I own both. Oven for big meals, but for a weekday 3 people dinner the airfryer is done before the oven even finished preheating.
Also, I'd challenge anyone to do a side by side comparison with either French fries or fried chicken. I'm betting the air fryer wins every freaking time no matter how much they try to convince themselves that is just a worse smaller convection oven 🤣
@@kyushirokun They did fries and chicken here and weren't impressed with the air fryer results. ruclips.net/video/8K7XiEOx3Fw/видео.html
Marnie Marnie MH but I think that the comparison should be between the air frier and the regular frier with oil
Everyone's cooking needs are different and based on that one has to decide what appliance may be best. I landed on an air fryer after being years of hating toaster ovens but using them for small amounts to avoid the oven and avoiding frying foods at home due to the mess. I like that air fryers don't need preheating which is a huge time saver. Some foods are done in the air fryer before a toaster oven or oven would even be preheated. I like the basket air fryers because they can be used with one hand (tossing food mid cook or pouring out into bowl when done) which is great when my other hand is holding babies/toddlers. It's not great for batch cooking but I'm not trying to replace my oven, just need something small and quick to handle weeknight meals and reheating and it excels with that. It takes up less space and is quicker than a toaster oven. There are some good cookbooks available and i have been impressed by the food; the cookbooks for me are important because as you mention this is not really frying but it doesn’t cook exactly like an oven either. For me, I MUCH prefer to wash the basket of an air fryer which fits easily into a sink or dish washer than a toaster oven which does not.
air fryer works great Food tastes like its actually fried especially wings
Ever since I bought a toaster oven I never touch my big oven. I love it and highly recommend it.
I have watched many videos about air fryers. Maybe too many. My conclusion is that many people love their air fryers and are happy they got one
Single Mom of a 4y old, not much space, believe me, Air Fryer+Instant Pot and you're good to go😁👍 But, yeah, a big Family would need 2 AF... So Con. Oven would work better for them.
Same here...single mom 8yr old, tiny apt. I have both the IP and an AF and they're life savers especially when it get hot here 3/4 of the year. My oven stores my pots and pans then barely ever gets used.
@@MicknKids you can also get the mealthy air frying lid for your instant pot to save even more space on your countertop. I'm getting rid of my Tefal Airfryer after buying the lid. Also, there's someone I follow on IG who has a discount code (DORISDELIGHTSCHO) to save $10 and get free shipping if you buy on mealthy's site. 😉
Instant pot now has its own air fryer lid.
@@marrianTube I have a TFal airfryer that's a few years old, the Actifry, its a round one that rotates and flips the food and I hate it so much. Can't cook many things in it because the rotating breaks everything up. Also too big for small countertops. I pretty much only use it for fries occasionally. Seriously thinking of replacing it with the instant pot attachment.
Glad I watched this video and seen all the comments. Buying an air fryer right now 😁
moto739 YES!
you enjoing the airfryer xd? just bought one also
Me too..
The comments are from marketing agents who are trying to deceive. If you are genuine buyer, then you have been fooled. But you appear like one of those marketeers
I love the fact that I can cook just for myself or both my wife and I.
I have both a Phillips Air Fryer and the Emeril Power Airfryer 360 (which is a convection oven). The Phillips cooks much faster and evenly and is easy to clean whereas the Emeril can cook larger or more items at once but has hot spots, takes longer to pre-heat and cleaning takes more effort. As for the price, I have had the Phillips ($200) for over a year now and the parts appear to be very solidly made. I had the Emeril ($120) for a few months and the construction seems a bit flimsier. Both give satisfactory results IF one follows the instructions as they are not like microwave ovens where you just thrown stuff in. One of the best cookbooks I have found is Air Fryer Perfection by America's Test Kitchen. The chicken parmesan and pork chops recipes came out fantastic.
Oh shit, wash by hand!? No way, next thing you'll expect me to work for a living.
And all i have read about non stick materials is that ultimately, little by little, it will wear down in the food and its not at all safe for the health.
Eah, anyone who works for a living should be able to afford a dishwasher.
😂I wash everything by hand so I was confused by how they live their lives
Dishwashers are overrated. I have one, but I never use it because I can wash my dishes faster and more efficiently by hand. I'd rather have the cabinet space in place of the dishwasher, but it was already here when I bought the place. I used it twice in the past year.
Why? Your slaves are getting fat just sitting idle
I love how everyone in the comments completely disagrees with this. This makes me wanna get one more than the review makes me not want to lol
Lol. 😆😆😆
Jaxon Jaxonfied it works the same way as a toaster over. And my stuff works great and fries just fine.,, so?
Jaxon Jaxonfied well you still use oil of you follow any recipes. You can do it with chips or fries or wings... ive done the chips in my toaster over. Done the others on my air fryer.
The point is to make them crispy and that’s what it does so I don’t know what you are so upset about lol.
@@KMReviews I have a convection toaster oven AND an air fryer, and the air fryer is significantly better (faster, crisper results). I use it much more often as a result, and I've done multiple side by side tests. He didn't actually show the results in this video. Honestly, I feel like which is better comes down to how many people you feed on a regular basis. The air fryer is better IF you aren't bothered by the smaller capacity and don't try to cram the food in. I'm not saying they're different in how they heat. Rather, an air fryer is more efficient and crisps/browns better BECAUSE of the concentrated energy at close range to the food. But that efficiency won't matter if you need to feed more than a couple of people regularly. Bottom line, though, is that a standard air fryer does perform better and faster than a standard convection toaster oven. What people don't realize is that they DON'T need to buy a fancy new one. I got mine used - it's a basic model with a single knob, but it works beautifully and is plenty powerful. Just get one free or cheap from a neighbor! Better for the environment that way, too. :)
So glad I watched this before wasting the money I already have a conventional oven lol
My wife brought home a convection oven today. We got the one that looks like a toaster oven. I cooked a T bone steak in it. The steak was perfect. I'm looking forward to learning how to make a lot of other stuff with the convection oven. It's a good appliance.
Lmao this feels like convention oven propaganda
On the other hand, the convection oven looks like a real pain to clean. And it uses more counter space. I am interested in the air fryer for meals for only two people, so small capacity is not an issue.
Convection oven ARE. a pain to clean!
After owning and using the air fryer almost everyday, I can say air fryers are so much better than an oven. I can actually cook meat and vegetable without any oil in the air fryer and in half the time. Meat without oil will burn and dry out in the oven and take so much longer to cook.
Adjust the temperature
@@pleasemyytcommentsaredumb.8189 and learn how to cook..................my convection oven(as in it's my stove/oven) makes the best, crispiest chicken wings/fish sticks/french fries...............but i learned how to cook as a child and have been doing so daily all of my life.....................
Best video to debunk the air fryers marketing hype!
Finally a video from someone with common sense.
I could not agree more!
Thanks. Was gonna buy one. Thanks to you I learned that I already got one. Its called oven.
I bought I Power air fryer oven 8 quart and love it way better than the toaster oven I like the rotisserie function take that you toaster oven ……..
I loved mine too until the fifth time I used it when the glass on the inside of the door exploded. The company won't respond to my e-mails and the phone line doesn't work. The online company help keeps giving me the same e-mail and phone number but won't provide any help in the matter. Expensive piece of junk.
*WRONG* and right at the same time.
Im a classically trained chef and knew "air fry" is a gimmicky name. I was highly skeptical and assumed it's just a convection oven. And true an Air Fryer is just that a mini convection over.
*HOWEVER* the fan size to heating elements is much larger. In a normal convection over the fan size is significantly smaller than the heating elements. Also the fan isn't generally above the elements themselves. Putting a fan the same size as the heating element above the element AND put that set up into a cooking area not much bigger than a cereal bowl....yes, that heat is going to be much more intense and consistent than a normal convection oven. That's why it's able to produce "fry" like qualities.
A mini convection oven like the one on the right simply won't produce the same result.
That seems to be the general consensus, the ability for the "Air fryer" to brown food evenly and quickly. Through exactly as you stated... large fan small space moving that heat over the food consistently. And i should add... when you cover chips in oil, that oil is frying the chip on the surface from the heat of the fan blowing it over the surface intensely... essentially frying it.. with less oil.
@@aaronstately I mean, if you think about it. Frying food in oil, the oil is only really touching the food on the way out of the fryer. On a microscopic level the water in the food is escaping to the surface preventing the oil from entering the food. Once the steam stops the oil can then enter the food. Fried chicken for example absorbs way less grease than most people expect. But we don't say we're "boiling" or "steaming" the food. It's semantics really. If it tastes good, eat it.
Totally accurate. I have a Breville Smart oven with convection, and it's pretty good, but the fan is tiny and on the right side of the applicance. Also, the enterior is impossible to clean, and during covid, it's gotten so much use that it's pretty much on its last legs.
Yep. I have a convection toaster oven AND an air fryer, and the air fryer is significantly better (faster, crisper results). I use it much more often as a result, and I've done multiple side by side tests. He didn't actually show the results in this video. Honestly, I feel like which is better comes down to how many people you feed on a regular basis. The air fryer is better IF you aren't bothered by the smaller capacity and don't try to cram the food in. I'm not saying they're different in how they heat. Rather, an air fryer is more efficient and crisps/browns better BECAUSE of the concentrated energy at close range to the food. But that efficiency won't matter if you need to feed more than a couple of people regularly. Bottom line, though, is that a standard air fryer does perform better and faster than a standard convection toaster oven. What people don't realize is that they DON'T need to buy a fancy new one. I got mine used - it's a basic model with a single knob, but it works beautifully and is plenty powerful. Just get one free or cheap from a neighbor! Better for the environment that way, too. :)
I have a good, if a bit small, convection toaster oven and I recently bought a Cosori air fryer for about 100 Canadian dollars. Hard to compare the two. I would never bake a big spaghetti squash in the toaster over while the result in the air fryer is stellar. Fish cooks in half the time. Making crispy chickpeas is the most easy thing to do in one of those things. I failed miserably to do this in the toaster over and I could never do as many as in the air fryer. You can make amazing grilled sandwiches that you turn over halfway to get a very nice coloured toast, melted cheese and hot all the way through, using nice thick slices. Making this in my oven was next to impossible. It grills unevenly, the sandwiches can easily be too thick and I can never get it both nicely grilled and hot all the way through.
It is very easy to clean the air fryer basket in the sink with soap and a dish mop. Easy to dry also with the non stick coating that repels water. And yeah, do take good care of the coating by washing it by hand and carefully.
Having said that, mileage may very depending on the brand and model of either the air fryer or toaster oven. My toaster oven is a bit small and I hate cleaning it. It gets gunky and things I put in it tend to easily be too big in height and sit too close to the heating elements. If you have a biggish convection oven that is working well for you, then an air fryer may bring you little more than you already have.
If you do get an air fryer, get a bigger one. For many manufacturers, the 3.7QT takes the same counter top space as the 5.8QT. Rectangular is also more useful than circular. My basket is 9x9x4 inches.
Air fryer are not for people that eat large quantities of food, not for entire families, not for people that own an oven. I am not living in a different city temporarily and I found air fryer to be the best option based on price of the two things and the space taken.
A little bias here. We actually like ours very much. They DO cook a lot faster than a couple minutes. 🙄
Agreed. Frozen stuff cooks faster, recipe testing breaded items cooks faster, homemade fries from scratch in half the time. As someone else mentioned, you gotta shake it if you overfill it, that's just common sense. You need to turn it over sometimes, same as in an oven, to get the underside done. It's just common sense. I just tell people "it's just a super concentrated convection oven that cooks stuff a lot faster for small batches". If that meets your need, then get one. If you don't have any need for those scenarios, don't get one. It's a great tool. I would rather use it any day over my nice convection oven simple because its faster to use for most things.
Joe Stillman do u find the cleaning of it a big pain? Or same as the convection oven? I wanted to get a $30 one on Amazon to try it out. It is 2 Lt. Do u think it would do OK or only the expensive ones work well??
@@angiec.874 It's as easy to clean as a frying pan. Mine has a nonstick basket that pulls out by the plastic handle/front cover. I just wash it with a soapy scrubbie or brush, then set upside down in my dish drain to dry. The little grate in the bottom comes out, same thing, just scrub it easily and let air dry. I think it's dishwasher safe too. The messiest thing I made was "fried" mozzarella. By the time I was done with all the batches (it was for guests I had over), it was pretty nasty. But it cleaned up just like any non-stick pan pretty easily. There was scrubbing involved, but nothing major or a "pain" or anything. Super easy to keep clean. Hope that helps.
more like 33% faster and 100x more even ... Something tells me this was funded by a toaster oven manufacturer ;)
@Angelica Cepeda They don't need to be expensive one's to work well, however, I wouldn't buy the cheapest one either...I've heard wonderful reviews about the Cosori, it is a basket type, just remember for chicken, fish, you can only do one layer and the need space between the pieces, so use that kinda as a judge of the size you need! I do a lot of wings so I can out several one layer with space between for air circulation. The type I have has shelves so I can do MORE at one time because each shelf holds several pieces, and depending on the size of the pieces, I can get 3 shelves in at 1 time! I have the Power Air-Fryer Pro Oven, 6Qt. Clean-up is easy for me...I toss the selves in hot water for a few minutes, then use a brush to loosen the bits, and pop them all into the dishwasher, bottom or top, they're metal so it doesnt matter!!! The drip pan is non-stick and it goes right in the dishwasher as well!!! Then a quick wipe, with a warm soapy cloth, nd a quick rinse with a warm clean cloth and its done!!! Easy Peasy! Hope this helps!!! 😁😋
Brightest Blessings💜
Love air fryer. The toaster and an oven makes so much heat. By heat, i mean it heats up the whole house. The air fryer does not heat up the whole house.
@Chris Vee i do not
People saying they own an air fryer and a convection over are being silly. No, you own 2 convection ovens. If your "air fryer" gets better results, it is just a better convection oven than your other convection oven.
was moments away from paying $500 for a Breville Air Fryer (I already have their Smart Oven). Guess it's not worth it...glad they were honest and saved me the purchase when I was looking to see the difference.