NEW AIR FRYER

[old sarge]

Quick question: are the air fryers basically a downsized version of a convection cooker like the NuWave oven? I ask because they seem similar in that they both use a heating element and fan. Thanks

 

[zwiller]

Yes, basically the same, but there are some differences, main one is that the element in the "air fryer" is on top. The newer toaster ovens have a convection feature... Bigger, cheaper, and looks easier to use. The positive reviews on Amazon are off the charts on them. Plan to ask the wife about since wed have to shuffle some things on the counter to do one.

 

[chopsaw]

Quick question: are the air fryers basically a downsized version of a convection cooker like the NuWave oven? I ask because they seem similar in that they both use a heating element and fan. Thanks

Sarge that's a good question , and one I have myself . I would say they are pretty close . I have the original " Flav- wave " counter top oven and I love it . It has to be 15 years old . It has the heat element up top and yes uses a fan . The air fryer may give a little better results , because not as much space to heat . So some things get done before others in the Nu-wave .

 

[old sarge]

I had no intention of hijacking the thread. Just trying to make a decision. The oven is not a toaster oven but the NuWave ProPlus or Elite oven and the NuWave Brio 10 qt.

 

[chopsaw]

The Flave wave is the older version of the nuwave ( infrared oven. ) I also have the 3 qt Nuwave air fryer . I like both .
If I was going to buy one or the other , I would get the 10 qt . Air fryer .

 

[old sarge]

Thank you.

 

[Bearcarver]

I had no intention of hijacking the thread. Just trying to make a decision. The oven is not a toaster oven but the NuWave ProPlus or Elite oven and the NuWave Brio 10 qt.

I just looked at the "NuWave ProPlus", and one thing I like about it is I'm sure you can get more than 2 or 3 Chicken Thighs in it at once, or a lot more than 15 or 20 French Fries, like I can get in my little 3.4 Quart AirFryer.

The 3.4 qt I have works Awesome, but it's just too small. I would go with the one "SmokinAl" has, with the racks, basket, and Rotisserie.

Bear

 

[old sarge]

Thanks Bear. I will check it out. Dave

 

[dward51]

We bought a 2nd one recently. I bought the Air Fryer Elite Oven with the 3 racks, basket, rotiserre, skewers, etc.... I was slow to get on the air fryer thing and bought small 2.6 liter model last February. I used the thing dang near every day. Great for "frying" my sausage patties for breakfast every morning while I made scrambled eggs in a pan. Done at the same time. Oven is much bigger and the little one now lives in our travel trailer for road trips. I'm sold on air fryers now. Cook fast, no extra oil needed, and no heating up the entire kitchen. Perfect for a couple (now that our kids are up and out).

 

[Bearcarver]

We bought a 2nd one recently. I bought the Air Fryer Elite Oven with the 3 racks, basket, rotiserre, skewers, etc.... I was slow to get on the air fryer thing and bought small 2.6 liter model last February. I used the thing dang near every day. Great for "frying" my sausage patties for breakfast every morning while I made scrambled eggs in a pan. Done at the same time. Oven is much bigger and the little one now lives in our travel trailer for road trips. I'm sold on air fryers now. Cook fast, no extra oil needed, and no heating up the entire kitchen. Perfect for a couple (now that our kids are up and out).

Thanks A lot, Dave!!
Now I'm Jealous---Wish I had that one!!
Only thing is, I'd have to run a new line to my kitchen, preferably a dedicated 20 Amp.
Now I'm jealous of both you & Al !!!

Bear

 

[banderson7474]

The one I bought is big enough to fit a whole chicken. I LOVE poultry in it. Wings turn out great too! I bought my wife a air fryer cook book but I rarely use that. The biggest thing is over crowding the food will make it harder. I think anything frozen and breaded will come out good. I just google how long and it's usually pretty close.

Roasting veggies like brussel sprouts is really good and easy too.

 

[Bearcarver]

I just looked at the "NuWave ProPlus", and one thing I like about it is I'm sure you can get more than 2 or 3 Chicken Thighs in it at once, or a lot more than 15 or 20 French Fries, like I can get in my little 3.4 Quart AirFryer.

The 3.4 qt I have works Awesome, but it's just too small. I would go with the one "SmokinAl" has, with the racks, basket, and Rotisserie.

Bear

This thread is from back in February, 2019, before I bought my first Air Fryer.
It was the Power Air Fryer, and it works good, but like I was guessing back then (Above) it is only big enough for about 2 small Chicken Thighs or drums, or about 15 or 20 Fries.

So I got the Air Fryer #360, and that one works Awesome, with plenty of room to do about 8 Thighs or Drums, and a whole basket of Fries all at the same time.
Or a couple of big Catfish, Flounder, or Haddock Fillets & Fries or just about anything you want to make---Plenty of room for numerous items.

Bear