CentralCommuter
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That would be a terrible idea. Probably would be rubbish at most of what it does!
Post a picture of your kitchen, we’ll help you fit both in. Consider getting rid of your cooker to make space.
Should I go microwave free and buy an air fryer?
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That would be a terrible idea. Probably would be rubbish at most of what it does!
Post a picture of your kitchen, we’ll help you fit both in. Consider getting rid of your cooker to make space.
If space is a problem, cannot the air fryer sit on top of the microwave?
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Accy cyclist
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Yes, but then where would I put all my top of microwave shoot?!!🙄😬
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CentralCommuter
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You could save some space by getting rid of that single monkey nut.
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Accy cyclist
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I can't post a pic as I'm too embarrassed about it. Look at the above pic and you'll get a good idea of how the rest is!🤣 If I were to compare my kitchen I'd say it's like a small prison cell, with loads of clutter in it! The clutter does have its uses as the other week I fell in my kitchen while taking some trousers off, making me fall into the must be 12/15 pairs of shoes in a pile on the floor, working as an airbag, stopping my head from hitting the floor!😉
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ebikeerwidnes
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I think there are 2 drawer air fryers that have the 2 vertical so they take up less worktop space
but that would require clearance abov them
but that would require clearance abov them
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It helps if you're a proficient cook already, know what foods cook at what temperature and a meat thermometer helps too, for frozen sausages and similar.
I have got a basic Tefal that came with hardly any instructions, their app recipes didn't list any of the foods I wanted to cook.
I think if you buy a more upmarket model it will come with more detailed instructions.
Like @ColinJ said, this is a very bad idea
If you want to heat/cook ready meals, you must decant them in a metal (oven) dish.
I use an old baking tin that fits my air fryer's basket.
Yes if you cook only for yourself and if you eat small portions.
I live by myself but have 2 full sized ovens, a micro, a hob, an air fryer and a slow cooker
Today I cooked for the cats and I processed a load of vegetables that I got for free - I share food with friends.
So I used the slow cooker, the hob and one of the full sized ovens
I have never owned one, but those kind of microwaves seem to be suitable.
If your kitchen is small, you could get a small kitchen trolley on wheels for extra worktop space, when you need an appliance you can just move it from the trolley to near a socket on the worktop.
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@Accy cyclist you should not obstruct a microwave's vents!
Take the stuff of the top when you get your next one.
Take the stuff of the top when you get your next one.
sungod
Senior Member
unless you do a lot of baking, cakes etc., just get a basic microwave and an airfryer
air fryers are brilliant, pretty much anything you'd fry/roast can be done
imo easy to master, you can always open the drawer and have a quick peek, just keep a list of time+temperature that you find best for different things
i converted mrs s to them ages ago, also sisters, and a skeptical friend who's quite cheffy
if you're cooking for one or two, get a smaller one... https://www.amazon.co.uk/COSORI-Onetouch-Tempered-Nonstick-CAF-L501-KUK/dp/B0936FGLQS ...still have one of these we got 3-4 years ago, no issues - it was chosen based on wirecutter reviews, they're usa but many products are sold here too
https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-air-fryer/
microwaves...
https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-microwave/
if you're short of space, you may be able to stand the air fryer on top of the microwave
raleighnut
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Maz bought an air fryer earlier this year, can't say I'm a fan
N0bodyOfTheGoat
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Some microwaves like our one only has vents on the side.
Recently better half got a fridge magnet from Amazon that gives conversion temps and times for air fryer against convention and fan ovens, handy!
Recently better half got a fridge magnet from Amazon that gives conversion temps and times for air fryer against convention and fan ovens, handy!
fossyant
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You can get small compact air fryers. We've had a single tray one for years but the handle started to fail (bit dangerous with hot food in it). As said earlier you don't need lots of functions and two draw ones are great, but not needed for just you. I bought a two drawer air fryer for home and a compact single drawer one for camping. Both from Lidl recently. The single drawer one was just £20. Low power too at 1000w. They are basically a mini oven.
