Kay Ohtie on Nostr: okay so legitimately, I shit on air fryers for a really long time. Like, years. I ...
okay so legitimately, I shit on air fryers for a really long time. Like, years. I just said they were glorified convection ovens, because on some technical level, they are.
What I failed to recognize was that the ratio of the heating element size to the cook space is dramatically different than that of an oven, and that the air is forced around way faster because of it. And that it really does make a pretty fucking big difference. X3
I really like my air fryer now, I use it somewhat regularly, sometimes even for things where it's more roasting than frying. I don't usually think of you as the type of bab who has picky eating issues, But if you struggle with greens, toss a bag of frozen broccoli florets with olive oil (NOT extra virgin) or canola/vegetable oil as well as a big pinch of kosher salt and fresh ground pepper. Dump it in, set from 15 mins @ 400°F to 20 mins @ 365°F. The result is deeply crispy edged broccoli that is downright addictive. I can easily house an entire pound of broccoli cooked that way >.>
What I failed to recognize was that the ratio of the heating element size to the cook space is dramatically different than that of an oven, and that the air is forced around way faster because of it. And that it really does make a pretty fucking big difference. X3
I really like my air fryer now, I use it somewhat regularly, sometimes even for things where it's more roasting than frying. I don't usually think of you as the type of bab who has picky eating issues, But if you struggle with greens, toss a bag of frozen broccoli florets with olive oil (NOT extra virgin) or canola/vegetable oil as well as a big pinch of kosher salt and fresh ground pepper. Dump it in, set from 15 mins @ 400°F to 20 mins @ 365°F. The result is deeply crispy edged broccoli that is downright addictive. I can easily house an entire pound of broccoli cooked that way >.>