Cooking with an Air Fryer

[Shelby]

That pan is awesome @ElsieD

[ElsieD]

37 minutes ago, rotuts said:

@ElsieD 

 

I missed that aa an egg.

 

it looked a little flat

 

a nice stone ?

 

some dough?

 

soon to be

 

a small Naan ?

 

my errors.

 

Tha base of that pan is 4 ".  That egg is a light green colour.  My eggs come straight from a farmer which is why I get different colored eggs, not to mention different sizes.

[Anna N]

1 hour ago, palo said:

YouTube/TikTok/Facebook and other social media sources are not the most reliable of sources - good place to start but not a bible

 

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Please. 

[Anna N]

2 hours ago, ElsieD said:

 

It is a bit ruffled, isn't it?    I'll be trying it again tomorrow and I think i'll strain that loose watery stuff.  I'll also put my timer next to the AF so I get an accurate time.   

 

 

I am sure the ruffling is a result of the high speed fan which I was afraid would fling that white snot all over the inside of the air fryer. I am glad that did not happen. 

[ElsieD]

3 hours ago, Anna N said:

I am sure the ruffling is a result of the high speed fan which I was afraid would fling that white snot all over the inside of the air fryer. I am glad that did not happen. 

 

Me too.

[Chimayo Joe]

I wonder if maybe the pan needs to be preheated enough to cook the egg a bit before it goes into the air fryer or if the material of the pan makes a difference.  Seems to me the egg needs to firm up quickly, so the fan doesn't cause big problems.

[palo]

Aside from Air Fryer eggs, I was researching baked potatoes in an AF (Yes Anna on the internet 🙂) Well I found it really isn't any faster than an oven. I wondered about pre-baking in the microwave. Well long story short 6 minutes in MW and 25 minutes in AF - faster than the 45 - 60 minutes in oven alone. BUT I stumbled on this site (just linking the potato blog)

 

https://foodcrumbles.com/experimenting-with-potatoes-in-the-air-fryer/

 

The site reminds me of ATK "this is why the recipe works and why not" - their motto is Learn how your food ‘works’ I haven't explored the site very much but it looks intriguing

 

Another topic:

 

https://foodcrumbles.com/why-and-when-to-use-potato-starch-in-baking-tested-cakes-cookies-brownies/

 

Worth a look-see

 

p

[Chimayo Joe]

31 minutes ago, palo said:

Aside from Air Fryer eggs, I was researching baked potatoes in an AF (Yes Anna on the internet 🙂) Well I found it really isn't any faster than an oven. I wondered about pre-baking in the microwave. Well long story short 6 minutes in MW and 25 minutes in AF - faster than the 45 - 60 minutes in oven alone. BUT I stumbled on this site (just linking the potato blog)

 

i baked a few potatoes in the air fryer when I first got mine.  While the results are good, it's really not much faster.  Microwave first then finish in the oven is my usual method for baking potatoes, but for some reason I didn't try that in the air fryer.  I'll do it next time.

Edited July 11, 2022 by Chimayo Joe (log)

[rotuts]

@palo 

 

interesting refs.  thanks

 

BTW  : if you are going to pre-micro a Russet

 

for the AF , you can pre-micro for an oven.

 

I sometimes do this , but use a CSO

 

saves some time .   and I like my BP's w crispy skin.

[palo]

41 minutes ago, rotuts said:

you can pre-micro for an oven

Indeed, but the AF uses less electricity even than the CSO

 

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[Anna N]

 

270°F for 15 minutes. No ring of shame. I might reduce the time just a bit next time. 

[Kerry Beal]

5 minutes ago, Anna N said:

 

270°F for 15 minutes. No ring of shame. I might reduce the time just a bit next time. 

Interesting that one yolk with the rings. 

[Anna N]

1 minute ago, Kerry Beal said:

Interesting that one yolk with the rings. 

I am not seeing it so I guess my eyes are still not so great!

[Shelby]

14 minutes ago, Anna N said:

No ring of shame

🤣

[ElsieD]

I tried another hash brown patty/fried egg combo.  I set the timer for 12 minures and pre-heated to 400F.  In went the patty.  At 4 minutes left, my little pan went in to pre-heat.  At 2 minutes, the egg went in.  Pulled with 30 seconds to go.  The yolk was slightly overcooked, next time I'll check it at the one minute mark.  @Anna N the egg was not ruffled.  I did strain the watery stuff off before putting it in the pan.

[Chimayo Joe]

One more addition to the frozen potato products that I like, Kroger Seasoned Hash Brown patties.  I don't have much experience with that specific type of product. They're thinner than Arby's potato cakes (I used to get those often, but they're now discontinued, I think) and the McDonalds product of that type (I think. It's been a long time since I've had something like that from McDonalds.) The seasoning is pretty good on the Kroger version.

 

These are greasier than any other frozen potatoes I've had.  It doesn't bother me, but it's probably worth mentioning.

Edited July 18, 2022 by Chimayo Joe (log)

[lemniscate]

First test cook in little air fryer was TJ's Kahlua Pork Spring Rolls.  The 4 ct. fit perfect in the small basket and I did a 10 min 400F (per box instructions), turning in the middle.   I think I will bump to 12 min next time since the insides could have been a smidge hotter for my tastes.  The outside was plenty crispy crunchy.    I thought the taste of the filling was fine, a little on the mushy side in texture.   The others in the Household were more positive on them.   We ate them for part of breakfast.  I bought TJ's Gyoza sauce on a whim and THAT I really liked as a dipping sauce for the spring rolls.

 

Today, my goal is to find the Chung's pork egg rolls, and the Pagoda's.

On 7/17/2022 at 5:00 PM, Chimayo Joe said:

I've done just about every frozen egg roll I can find in the stores here.  It depends on the size and shape but 12-15 minutes at 375-400 flipping halfway turns out about right in my air fryer. That will vary a bit depending on the air fryer.  I use parchment liners because egg rolls exude a sticky oily substance than can be a little harder to clean.

 

My favorites are Pagoda Pork Egg Rolls (best cabbage flavor, IMO) and Good & Gather Chicken Thai Basil Spring Rolls.  Good & Gather is a Target store brand. Chung's Pork Egg Rolls and Minh Pork Egg Rolls are pretty good, too.  I wish I could still get Private Selection Butter Chicken Spring Rolls. Those were great, but they've apparently been discontinued.

 

Haven't tried pot stickers/gyoza/dumplings in the air fryer yet, but I'm sure I will.

 

Edited July 21, 2022 by lemniscate
more info on time/temp (log)

[Chimayo Joe]

On 7/17/2022 at 10:18 AM, lemniscate said:

Anyone done egg rolls/spring rolls/dumplings? 

I tried my first dumplings in the air fryer yesterday, Bibigo Mandu Pork & Vegetable Dumplings and Wei Chuan Vegetable & Pork Dumplings.  I overcooked them (on parchment liner, 390° for 12 minutes flipping halfway through.) Too crispy around the edges, but I still liked them enough that I bought three more varieties last night.  I'm starting with pork dumplings because I tend to prefer pork egg rolls.  
 

Bibigo Mandu were very good.  First one I had was really hot.  I'm not sure if they are inconsistent or if my mouth just adapted quickly because the next two didn't seem as hot. I'd buy these again, for sure.

Wei Chuan didn't pack the punch that the Bibigo did but were very nice. These reminded me of the potstickers from the local Chinese restaurant I frequent.  Similar flavor profile, not as vibrant as the Chinese restaurant's potstickers but still good.  I'd buy them again, too.

The ones I've bought but haven't tried are:

Pagoda Pork Potstickers (got these because Pagoda Pork Egg Rolls are my favorite)

Beksul Duru Duru Vegetable & Pork Dumplings [I think this is another brand of the same company(CJ Foods) that does Bibigo.]

Bibigo Japchae Potstickers Beef & Pork Dumplings (to see if beef brings anything extra to the dumpling)

 

 

 

 

 

Edited July 26, 2022 by Chimayo Joe (log)

[Kerala]

Well I'm learning.

Pork belly. 30 minutes on Air Crisp at 160C, 10 minutes at 200C.

Not bad. Not the puffiest skin but an even, crunchy layer. Very tasty. That's a pleasing result.

The potatoes were also done in the air fryer. 3 minutes pressure cooked, 10 minutes Air Crisp at 200, in reality about 20 minutes in cooking time. Fluffy inside, not really crisp or crunchy skin. Again, tasty.

The padron peppers and mushrooms were done separately on the pan.

It took about 2 hours to get this meal on the table from the moment I picked up my knife, about the same time as if I were using conventional means. No doubt I'll get a little quicker with experience.

[Kerala]

Pork chop, potato wedges, carrots all pretty much following the instructions accompanying the fryer. Crisper than the oven, not as crispy as the grill/broiler. I'm having fun.

[Kerala]

Last night's pasta with the chicken pressure cooked then air crisped. Easy peasy for three drumsticks. Would they have been better in the deep fat fryer? Yes. Any chance of me doing them in the deep fat fryer for a quick lunch while I jumped in the shower? Zero.

[Kerala]

The plan for this evening was a barbecue (ahem!) but we were running very late and it was very hot. So, Ninja Air Fryer, what can you do?

Lamb. 20 minutes per 500g at 200C for medium rare at 60C internal temperature, 2 minutes more per degree of preferred done. I did use a thermometer probe to check. Nice and brown and crisp outside, moist inside.

Definitely not a fryer but this thing is very handy!

Edited August 10, 2022 by Kerala (log)

[ElsieD]

1 hour ago, Kerala said:

The plan for this evening was a barbecue (ahem!) but we were running very late and it was very hot. So, Ninja Air Fryer, what can you do?

Lamb. 20 minutes per 500g at 200C for medium rare at 60C internal temperature, 2 minutes more per degree of preferred done. I did use a thermometer probe to check. Nice and brown and crisp outside, moist inside.

Definitely not a fryer but this thing is very handy!

 

If you took one, can you post a picture of the inside?

[Kerala]

Ah, sorry @ElsieD

No money shot. It was medium well done, as preferred by the most squeamish at the table this evening. However the timings above seem right, I checked at 20 minutes per pound, and it was 59C.

[Kerala]

Bit of cross posting to the Dinner thread. Deboned or butterflied leg of lamb, as it's sold in Sainsbury's, done again in the air fryer. Salt, pepper, olive oil, garlic crushed to a paste under the side of my knife. I really do cook other stuff in the air fryer, I promise! Same times and temperatures as above.

I've remembered to get a pic of the inside, @ElsieD

Served with a salad of tomatoes (including two small ones from our garden!) red onions (again, a small one from our garden), feta cheese, cucumber and olives, with a dressing of olive oil, lemon juice, honey and grey sea salt.

Ciabatta bread toasted in the air fryer, drizzled with EVOO and balsamic vinegar, sorry no pics!