Should I go microwave free and buy an air fryer?

[Electric_Andy]

Accy - for the air fryer, think about how you use it. For some people it's better to have 1 large drawer. For others they prefer 2 drawers (which are obviously smaller). We bought one with a large drawer because you can fit a pizza in it (the kids eat those a lot). But if you want to do different things, or would just use and clean one side mostly, then 2 drawers might be better

 

[Vapin' Joe]

Im the only hot drink comsumer in the house. In the morning I boil the kettle, make my first coffee, and pour the remaining hot water into a Stanley flask. Thats gives me sufficient hot water for another coffee and a couple of cups of Earl Grey without having to consume more electrons.

I've got a vacuum flask type teapot. Make a pot and five hours later the tea is still drinkable. One of these -

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/33610723...eXnn6q+IJeVglXNTYCMZ1x7GtA==|tkp:BFBMgvi7lMBm

 

[PhotoNic69]

Can you make in an air fryer:
Porridge?
Scrambled egg?
Defrost a Tupperware with frozen pasta sauce in it?
Warm up a cup of tea?
Warm up a cup of coffee?
Warm up milk?
Make custard?
Heat up a Christmas pudding in less than 3 hours?

Think I'd stay with a Microwave thank you.

 

[albion]

On that, we have a contraption that produces one mug of boiling water at a time. Still have a kettle but that rarely gets used. Just pop in a teabag or some coffee, whatever is your preference, press a button and within 20-30 seconds have a mug of your favourite beverage!

So do I. It is called a mug. I empty it into the kettle and voila.

 

[CentralCommuter]

But you may be boiling the kettle for one mug at a time - absolute madness!

 

[biggs682]

Never used one and have no intention to

 

[presta]

I'm now thinking buying a second hand microwave

It's not worth it, you can get them new for £50. My current one cost about £35 in 2017, a Tesco Basics one that's been trouble-free for 8.5 years. Prior to that I used mum's 28 year old Moulinex one for a couple of years, but I binned it because it was rusty and tatty looking.

Our first microwave from the early '80s didn't even have a turntable in it, so when it was 20 odd years old but still working I tried advertising it for sale in the local free rag, and the manager of the local video rental shop took the bait. He asked if I'd take it round to the shop, so I plonked it on the counter and he gave me £30 out of the till without even looking at it, then I went into the Coop next door and bought myself a brand new Goldstar one for £25. That lasted perhaps 10-15 years with a couple of DIY repairs.

 

[albion]

Asda again for a cheap Microwave. Micro + Air Fryer for £56 total if on a budget.

 

[Dave7]

Accy...... just seen these socket extenders. Adds 2 plug socket thingies. Can be straight or any angle.
Looks very good to me. I have 3 sockets which would benefit so am thinking of buying 3.
Amazon gave a number of different suppliers.


https://www.onbuy.com/gb/p/180-rota...a32d9dbadda11f083fc01ac0a18b8f8&extac=5180056

 

[Dadam]

Accy...... just seen these socket extenders. Adds 2 plug socket thingies. Can be straight or any angle.
Looks very good to me. I have 3 sockets which would benefit so am thinking of buying 3.
Amazon gave a number of different suppliers.


https://www.onbuy.com/gb/p/180-rota...a32d9dbadda11f083fc01ac0a18b8f8&extac=5180056

That one seems to be a US plug but I'm sure there are UK versions.

I got one of these to run our 2 air fryers and bean to cup machine. https://www.asda.com/groceries/product/6743052?oldCo=true
Nice and low profile, no lead trailing around and doesn't block the other socket of a double.

Why two air fryers? We first got a Ninja Foodie 5.2L combi one that does steaming as well but it was a pain in the arse frying stuff like sausage and chips for 2 adults and 2 hungry teens. It would do it but took as long as the fan oven did, and food needed to be shaken and moved round every few minutes or it wouldn't all brown. So I got a cheap Scoville 4.7L one from Asda in an offer, about 40 quid. That's the dedicated spud machine (chips or roastie). In hindsight I should have got a big 2 drawer jobbie, but that will wait until I replace one or both.

I love doing hand cut chunky chips. Maris Piper spuds ideally. Leave skins on. Soak in water after cutting for 15 mins to get rid of excess starch, then a good rinse and pat them dry. Shake in a little oil, add salt and pepper and then 15-16 min at 200. Couple of shakes during cooking and they're nearly as good as my Mum used to do in the old chip pan.

 

[N0bodyOfTheGoat]

Just be careful what kitchen gadgets you're putting together on a multi-way plug splitter, iirc you should stay below 3120W drain from a single socket on the wall.

We couldn't put our air fryer and kettle on the same extension, think it was quite close for our 900W microwave too, all three on separate wall sockets now.

 

[Dave7]

Just be careful what kitchen gadgets you're putting together on a multi-way plug splitter, iirc you should stay below 3120W drain from a single socket on the wall.

We couldn't put our air fryer and kettle on the same extension, think it was quite close for our 900W microwave too, all three on separate wall sockets now.

Yes. The problem accy seems to have and one i had is...... wherever I put the airfryer or microwave they hid the double sockets. So, it's not a question of putting more plugs in it's a case of flexibility ie enabling him/me to access the sockets.
I have the same problem in my lounge as all 3 double sockets are behind heavy item eg the setè and the TV.

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

That one seems to be a US plug but I'm sure there are UK versions.

I got one of these to run our 2 air fryers and bean to cup machine. https://www.asda.com/groceries/product/6743052?oldCo=true
Nice and low profile, no lead trailing around and doesn't block the other socket of a double.

Why two air fryers? We first got a Ninja Foodie 5.2L combi one that does steaming as well but it was a pain in the arse frying stuff like sausage and chips for 2 adults and 2 hungry teens. It would do it but took as long as the fan oven did, and food needed to be shaken and moved round every few minutes or it wouldn't all brown. So I got a cheap Scoville 4.7L one from Asda in an offer, about 40 quid. That's the dedicated spud machine (chips or roastie). In hindsight I should have got a big 2 drawer jobbie, but that will wait until I replace one or both.

I love doing hand cut chunky chips. Maris Piper spuds ideally. Leave skins on. Soak in water after cutting for 15 mins to get rid of excess starch, then a good rinse and pat them dry. Shake in a little oil, add salt and pepper and then 15-16 min at 200. Couple of shakes during cooking and they're nearly as good as my Mum used to do in the old chip pan.

I use on of them - or one like it

You have to be careful as they disconnect easily if the appliance get nudged

 

[Alex321]

We don’t have a microwave or air fryer. When we had a microwave it tended only get used for defrosting things, so we haven’t bothered since we moved. As for an air fryer I’m not sure if you can get one big enough for the amounts I cook.😂

We have both.

And both of them get used most often for heating my lunches. If it is a pasty or a pie, it will be the air fryer. If it is homemade and frozen in batches soup or risotto, it will be the microwave.

Both do get used for other things as well, but less often.

 

[Alex321]

Can you make in an air fryer:
Porridge?
Scrambled egg?
Defrost a Tupperware with frozen pasta sauce in it?
Warm up a cup of tea?
Warm up a cup of coffee?
Warm up milk?
Make custard?
Heat up a Christmas pudding in less than 3 hours?

Think I'd stay with a Microwave thank you.

There are things that a microwave can do that an air fryer can't, and things that an air fryer can do that a microwave can't. Almost all of the latter could be done in a regular over, but taking around 35% longer and using more power.