So…after hearing how wonderful and life changing it is, I decided to purchase an Air Fryer. I’m not convinced yet. I purchased the Power Air Fryer Oven because it has a rotisserie and dehydrating feature, and I was pretty pumped about all the things I was going to be able to make!
I have made a few things in it that turned out decent…Beef Jerky (turned out perfect!!) Honey Roasted Salmon (although it got a little too done), Curly Fries, left over fried chicken, and cinnamon toast. Not quite the gourmet meals I had envisioned when I bought it, though.
I have also made a couple of things that were complete disasters!
Rotisserie Chicken, (which is why I bought the dang thing) It was perfectly crispy on the outside, but, still completely raw on the inside and that was after multiple cycles. I finally had to finish it in the oven. It tasted great, but, made a huge mess and the fryer still didn’t finish the job. Someone said that maybe my chicken was too big. Probably. Perhaps I will try some Cornish game hens next time, they are tiny!
I also tried making Bacon, because I heard it turns out perfect…nope it was still floppy after 2 cycles and then burned to death after a 3rd shorter cycle. I probably should have watched it closer…..and talk about messy!!
But…no sense crying over burnt bacon…
I am not going to let an air fryer defeat me! I’m also making a big deal about how messy it gets, but truthfully, it is VERY easy to clean. So, if I do finally figure out how to make the perfect rotisserie chicken or bacon, it will surely be worth the mess!
I’m actually a pretty darned good cook, so it’s really frustrating me! My husband says that Air Fryers are made for people who don’t know how to cook traditionally and that I’m just too advanced for it…HaHa! he always knows exactly what to say, even if he is full of it.
I do have some more recipes I am going to try soon… Crispy Buffalo Wings, Blackened Shrimp, and Fried Chicken made with panko crumbs. I also want to experiment more with the Jerky…Turkey Jerky…Buffalo Jerky…Elk Jerky…Venison Jerky…..what other kinds of jerky are there??
Here is the jerky I made…
I know it doesn’t look great, but, I’m telling you, it was delicious! I say “was” because my husband ate it all…he shared some with me though. *smirks*
I refuse to give up on my air fryer. I am determined to master it and love it…or sell it in the next garage sale. Whichever comes first.
Do you own an air fryer? What have you made in yours? Any tips? Help a girl out!
~Cas~
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