NEW AIR FRYER

[Hawging It]

Fellow Smokers, the wife just bought an air fryer today. I have heard about em but don't know to much, accept what I have seen on TV. Going to check out the instructions and the recipe book that came with it. Is the NUWAVE a decent one. I certainly have know idea however, it looks nice. Any info will be much appreciated.

 

[HalfSmoked]

There you when you learn how past the info on.

Warren

 

[SonnyE]

Don't know, we have an Air Fryer.
But you are on your way to healtier, better tasting food.
Please let her break it in. We do our Skin-On Chicken thighs and legs in ours.
Really comes out good!

(Tip: If you do Skin-On, put it in Skin Side Up^^^ to start. I did skin side down once. Wrecked it. The nice crispy skin stuck to the bottom. )

 

[crazymoon]

HI, I think Bear has an Air fryer ,hopefully he sees this post and can help you.

 

[Bearcarver]

Fellow Smokers, the wife just bought an air fryer today. I have heard about em but don't know to much, accept what I have seen on TV. Going to check out the instructions and the recipe book that came with it. Is the NUWAVE a decent one. I certainly have know idea however, it looks nice. Any info will be much appreciated.

I got one a couple years ago, and love it!!
The only problem I have with mine is the problem I think you'll have with yours----Too Small !!!
Mine is only a 3.4 Qt model, and you can't pile things up in there & expect it to get done evenly.
The 5.3 Qt would be better, and so far the best of all is the one with the drawer in it & the rotating basket.
SmokinAl has one of those!!!

Anyway, Below are the only Step by Steps I made of some stuff I made so far in mine.
The Sausage done in my AirFryer is definitely the best way to Fry Fresh Sausage, by far!!!
Check These Out:
PowerAirFryer XL Items:
Sausage & Peppers
Fresh Sausage
Cutting & Making Fries in the AirFryer
Dogs, Fries, Kraut, and Sausage
Stromboli
Sausage, Fries, and Little Smokies


Bear

 

[bmudd14474]

Bearcarver is this the one that you recommend https://amzn.to/2DhBuoW

or this one https://amzn.to/2SVCc0E

 

[Bearcarver]

Bearcarver is this the one that you recommend https://amzn.to/2DhBuoW




This is the One that looks to be by far the best:

And I think that's the one "Al" has.

Bear

 

[chopsaw]

Is the NUWAVE a decent one. I certainly have know idea however, it looks nice. Any info will be much appreciated.

I've had that same one for about 2 years now . Use it at least twice a week . Works great . Little on the small side , but we work it out . I like it .

 

[Hawging It]

I've had that same one for about 2 years now . Use it at least twice a week . Works great . Little on the small side , but we work it out . I like it .

Good to Know. Thanks

 

[SmokinAl]

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That is the one I have after talking to Bear, it was on sale for one day only, so I picked it up.
Honestly we use it about 3 or 4 times a week. The rotisserie basket is awesome for french fries or onion rings. Even frozen breaded shrimp come out just like they were fried in oil! We have made homemade egg rolls in it too. Just about anything that you would normally fry comes out better in the air fryer.
Al

 

[Bearcarver]

That is the one I have after talking to Bear, it was on sale for one day only, so I picked it up.
Honestly we use it about 3 or 4 times a week. The rotisserie basket is awesome for french fries or onion rings. Even frozen breaded shrimp come out just like they were fried in oil! We have made homemade egg rolls in it too. Just about anything that you would normally fry comes out better in the air fryer.
Al

I hate when this subject is brought up!!
I'm Jealous!!
I wish I wouldn't have jumped on the first one I saw, and got the 3.4 Qt.
I would love to have that one you got !!!
Oh Well. Win some--Lose Some!

Bear

 

[texomakid]

We use the heck out of ours for all the above reasons. Great for prepping a good meal quick after a busy day.

 

[HalfSmoked]

I hate when this subject is brought up!!
I'm Jealous!!
I wish I wouldn't have jumped on the first one I saw, and got the 3.4 Qt.
I would love to have that one you got !!!
Oh Well. Win some--Lose Some!

Bear

Isn't that the way it always is should of waited till next year I do have the larger one Bear but wish I had waited for the oven.

Warren

 

[HalfSmoked]

Isn't that the way it always is should of waited till next year I do have the larger one Bear but wish I had waited for the oven.

Warren

Thanks for the like Bear it is greatly appreciated.

Warren

 

[tag0401]

Attempted to fry chicken tenders in ours the first go round and that was a bust. Did some research and tried fried cube steak and it was perfect. We have this same model.

 

[Steve H]

Fellow Smokers, the wife just bought an air fryer today. I have heard about em but don't know to much, accept what I have seen on TV. Going to check out the instructions and the recipe book that came with it. Is the NUWAVE a decent one. I certainly have know idea however, it looks nice. Any info will be much appreciated. View attachment 385727

I have the same one. Got it a few weeks ago. You might want to get the accessory kit that has the rack and pan. I've only used mine few times. French fries that came ok. I found you need to shake them around half way through the cook. I also did chicken tenders that were great.

 

[Bearcarver]

Attempted to fry chicken tenders in ours the first go round and that was a bust. Did some research and tried fried cube steak and it was perfect. We have this same model.

I had trouble with Chicken too---Not enough room for more than 2 or 3 pieces.

However Sausage & Fries came out Awesome!!
Here are some of the Great Successes from my HotAirFryer, and how I did them:
Sausage & Peppers
Fresh Sausage
Cutting & Making Fries in the AirFryer
Dogs, Fries, Kraut, and Sausage
Stromboli
Sausage, Fries, and Little Smokies

Bear

 

[hb99]

We got an Instant Pot for Christmas then my wife asked me about an Air Fryer so I got her one. To tell the truth,I've cooked 7-8 meals in both of them so far and she just did her second today (Ham & Bean Soup).

I recommend you you go to YouTube for instructions, recipes and general info on either system.

I did Spare Ribs in the Instant Pot last week when the temp was -22F with -55F windchill. I cut it into 4 sections, rubbed them and used 1 C Apple Juice versus water. I think it was at 360 for 25 mins and they were falling apart when I picked it up. I sauced the bone side and put it under the broiler for 4 mins, flipped, sauced and anther 4 mins on the meat side. Even though they weren't smokey, they did taste good.

I've done mostly chicken and fries in the Air Fryer. It's OK, but I know it will come in handy in the Summer while I'm smoking meat outside. LOL!

 

[tag0401]

I had trouble with Chicken too---Not enough room for more than 2 or 3 pieces.

However Sausage & Fries came out Awesome!!
Here are some of the Great Successes from my HotAirFryer, and how I did them:
Sausage & Peppers
Fresh Sausage
Cutting & Making Fries in the AirFryer
Dogs, Fries, Kraut, and Sausage
Stromboli
Sausage, Fries, and Little Smokies

Bear

Thanks for the share Bear

 

[old sarge]

Good review and info.