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Curb_It said:

This looks ideal for two. This means I can get home from the pub on a Sunday afternoon and have the roast on the table in an hour. Just if I could find one in stock…. 

Chippycafc said:

ShootersHillGuru said:

Chippycafc said:

ShootersHillGuru said:

Air fryers have been a game changer in our house. We’ve had ours about four months and in all honesty we rarely use the conventional oven. We have a ninja dual 300 and it’s certainly big enough for three of us. Heats to cooking temperature almost instantly and we’ve successfully cooked a whole chicken, beef, pork and gammon joints as well as your everyday stuff. Cooks quickly and well. It’s more versatile than we use it for and Facebook has numerous groups with tips and recipes.  If you don’t have one I’d consider checking out getting one. Certainly cheaper to run than a conventional oven. 

How easy are they to clean shoots.

That’s a good question actually. My recollection of air fryers from some years ago were that they were difficult to clean them and greasy. The latest generation have a pull out draw that in ours (probably all) is dishwasher safe and non stick. We actually just wash our drawers with hot soapy water. Basically the answer is no more difficult than a frying pan. Wipe out and wash. We actually don’t use any oil to put on anything so they are very healthy option.

Cheers, we were looking at one in Swindon last week, but the other half wants time to think about it.

As i assume lots of people do, we have room for it if she cleared her other shit off the worktops.

Huskaris said:

Air Friers are so versatile. Cheaper to run than an oven, and I would have to say, generally with better results, and much healthier too!

BigRedEvil said:

MuttleyCAFC said:

Huskaris said:

Air Friers are so versatile. Cheaper to run than an oven, and I would have to say, generally with better results, and much healthier too!

How are the healtheir than an oven? A deep fat fryer I get but not sure how that works in terms of an oven.

I think you only have to add a tiny bit of oil, so doubt it's much different to using an oven 

thickandthin63 said:

For the last few weeks I have been checking my bills and been informed my end of contract price will bring me 330.00 in credit,now today I am told 60.00 debit.What is going on how does this change in a matter of days.

Chizz said:

ShootersHillGuru said:

Chippycafc said:

ShootersHillGuru said:

Air fryers have been a game changer in our house. We’ve had ours about four months and in all honesty we rarely use the conventional oven. We have a ninja dual 300 and it’s certainly big enough for three of us. Heats to cooking temperature almost instantly and we’ve successfully cooked a whole chicken, beef, pork and gammon joints as well as your everyday stuff. Cooks quickly and well. It’s more versatile than we use it for and Facebook has numerous groups with tips and recipes.  If you don’t have one I’d consider checking out getting one. Certainly cheaper to run than a conventional oven. 

How easy are they to clean shoots.

That’s a good question actually. My recollection of air fryers from some years ago were that they were difficult to clean them and greasy. The latest generation have a pull out draw that in ours (probably all) is dishwasher safe and non stick. We actually just wash our drawers with hot soapy water. Basically the answer is no more difficult than a frying pan. Wipe out and wash. We actually don’t use any oil to put on anything so they are very healthy option.

Do you have any more money-saving laundry tips? 

Cafc43v3r said:

ShootersHillGuru said:

MuttleyCAFC said:

Huskaris said:

Air Friers are so versatile. Cheaper to run than an oven, and I would have to say, generally with better results, and much healthier too!

How are the healtheir than an oven? A deep fat fryer I get but not sure how that works in terms of an oven.

Agree. No healthier than a conventional oven but cooks faster and certainly cheaper. I find unless you’ve got a larger roast or large item eg family sized lasagna or shepherds pie I would only now use the air fryer which has settings other than Air Fry.

Have you got the one with the pressure cooking option?  If so is it any good?

cantersaddick said:

Cafc43v3r said:

ShootersHillGuru said:

MuttleyCAFC said:

Huskaris said:

Air Friers are so versatile. Cheaper to run than an oven, and I would have to say, generally with better results, and much healthier too!

How are the healtheir than an oven? A deep fat fryer I get but not sure how that works in terms of an oven.

Agree. No healthier than a conventional oven but cooks faster and certainly cheaper. I find unless you’ve got a larger roast or large item eg family sized lasagna or shepherds pie I would only now use the air fryer which has settings other than Air Fry.

Have you got the one with the pressure cooking option?  If so is it any good?

We got the Ninja foodi 6 in 1. Link below but we paid £130 for it 18 months or so ago. Downside compared to the other air fryer is you only get one section so cant split like you can with the 2 drawers. But you do get pressure cook, air fry, slow cook, bake/roast, sear/saute and steam functions. Pressure cook function is pretty amazing. Did some Ribs in there the other day and they were the tenderest I've ever had, took them out and used the Saute setting to reduce the sauce which was rich and delicious. Cooked a whole chicken in here on the roast setting before when we had 14 friends over for christmas dinner (bunch of people who only eat chicken before anyone says its not turkey) came out beautifully with lovely cripsy skin but juicy tender meat.

All the bits are dishwasher safe.

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/7651445?istCompanyId=a74d8886-5df9-4baa-b776-166b3bf9111c&istFeedId=30f62ea9-9626-4cac-97c8-9ff3921f8558&istItemId=ilxxiiawr&istBid=t&&cmpid=GS001&_$ja=tsid:59157|acid:598-923-9094|cid:16560363003|agid:132885990165|tid:pla-755002203021|crid:587663764529|nw:u|rnd:17982736104915061076|dvc:c|adp:|mt:|loc:9044972&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=16560363003&utm_term=7651445&utm_content=shopping&utm_custom1=132885990165&utm_custom2=598-923-9094&GPDP=true&gclid=CjwKCAjw1ICZBhAzEiwAFfvFhPuqi-AXwO2x0fYIyUg7K_k9G9RlpIN-yB69sve8Qv5PN8gCGO8yLhoC9mwQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Cafc43v3r said:

cantersaddick said:

Cafc43v3r said:

ShootersHillGuru said:

MuttleyCAFC said:

Huskaris said:

Air Friers are so versatile. Cheaper to run than an oven, and I would have to say, generally with better results, and much healthier too!

How are the healtheir than an oven? A deep fat fryer I get but not sure how that works in terms of an oven.

Agree. No healthier than a conventional oven but cooks faster and certainly cheaper. I find unless you’ve got a larger roast or large item eg family sized lasagna or shepherds pie I would only now use the air fryer which has settings other than Air Fry.

Have you got the one with the pressure cooking option?  If so is it any good?

We got the Ninja foodi 6 in 1. Link below but we paid £130 for it 18 months or so ago. Downside compared to the other air fryer is you only get one section so cant split like you can with the 2 drawers. But you do get pressure cook, air fry, slow cook, bake/roast, sear/saute and steam functions. Pressure cook function is pretty amazing. Did some Ribs in there the other day and they were the tenderest I've ever had, took them out and used the Saute setting to reduce the sauce which was rich and delicious. Cooked a whole chicken in here on the roast setting before when we had 14 friends over for christmas dinner (bunch of people who only eat chicken before anyone says its not turkey) came out beautifully with lovely cripsy skin but juicy tender meat.

All the bits are dishwasher safe.

https://www.argos.co.uk/product/7651445?istCompanyId=a74d8886-5df9-4baa-b776-166b3bf9111c&istFeedId=30f62ea9-9626-4cac-97c8-9ff3921f8558&istItemId=ilxxiiawr&istBid=t&&cmpid=GS001&_$ja=tsid:59157|acid:598-923-9094|cid:16560363003|agid:132885990165|tid:pla-755002203021|crid:587663764529|nw:u|rnd:17982736104915061076|dvc:c|adp:|mt:|loc:9044972&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=16560363003&utm_term=7651445&utm_content=shopping&utm_custom1=132885990165&utm_custom2=598-923-9094&GPDP=true&gclid=CjwKCAjw1ICZBhAzEiwAFfvFhPuqi-AXwO2x0fYIyUg7K_k9G9RlpIN-yB69sve8Qv5PN8gCGO8yLhoC9mwQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

Thanks that is really useful.

I have put off getting an air fryer for the fear that I wouldn't actually use it, like all the other stuff I have collected over the years.  

I was, however, looking at getting a pressure cooker anyway (not sure how often I would use that either tbh) but having both taking up only one space in the cupboard is very tempting.

Valianterith said:

I’m with British Gas and EDF so who pays the £400 energy rebate or do I get a bit from both

How you’ll get the discount

You do not need to apply for the discount, and there’s no need to contact your energy supplier.

The discount will be applied to your monthly household electricity bill for 6 months starting in October 2022. You’ll get:

• £66 in October and November
• £67 in December, January, February and March

You’ll get the discount monthly, even if you pay for your energy quarterly or use a payment card.

Traditional prepayment meter users will get equivalent vouchers that you will need to redeem - see If you have a traditional prepayment meter for more information.

Your electricity supplier should provide more guidance on the scheme before it starts.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/getting-the-energy-bills-support-scheme-discount

ShootersHillGuru said:

EU to raise €140 billion from a windfall tax on energy companies. Truss is so out of kilter with practically everything. Instead of financing the help for the energy crisis from excess profits that EXCESS profits shes asking us to fund it over years. The sooner we have a GE the better.