Do I suck it up and get an Air Fryer?

I had one before and I sold it.

However, I will be in temporary accommodation for about a month or two with no working kitchen. They have a kitchen, but it’s just countertop with a few drawers. I have fridge access. After that time, I won’t have a working kitchen installed and that will take time, but I’ll have more access to my appliances.

I basically have a 2 seater car (the backseat is a complete joke). I would like to bring one appliance with me. The rest will be brought when I get an apartment.

I have a crock pot and a sous vide stick. I was thinking of just bringing the sous vide with me, but now I’m thinking I should maybe give an air fryer another chance?

I basically eat chicken and fish with a veggies and vegetarian meals because I have high cholesterol.

Are air fryer meals healthy?

Message edited 8/23/2022 2:17:11 PM.

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We have an Air Fryer Toaster Oven, and I like it a lot, because we use it for so many things. We used to have an Air Fryer that we loved at the moment, but broke. The one we have right now is more useful and I realized now how limited I was having only the Air Fryer.

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I was against the air fryer for awhile but now I do admit it's useful.
I think in your case it might make sense.
We have one that's an air fryer/grill combo so if you want to grill a piece of chicken or fish indoors you ust switch out the plates. It's kind of convenient.

The meals are as healthy as you make them. If you are going to air fry frozen fries and onion rings that are already fried, then obviously no.
But you can cook with a lot less oil.
I just made a tuna melt in my air fryer and used just a few spritzes of butter spray on the bread and it came out great
Most things just need a spray or 2 of oil or cooking spray

Message edited 8/23/2022 3:58:18 PM.

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Do I suck it up and get an Air Fryer?

We also have a toaster oven style one. We cook a majority of all meats in it, anything frozen, and even dessert. Lots of cook books out there

Do I suck it up and get an Air Fryer?

We never used ours. I found it just as easy to use the regular oven or stovetop. It is big and I found it cluttering.

Do I suck it up and get an Air Fryer?

I also have a small toaster oven style one. I got rid of my old basket one and only opted for another when our toaster oven broke. I basically only use it for the kids nuggets and grilled cheese. Not sure it would be my choice in your situation. Maybe a single induction burner or a rice cooker with a steamer tray.

Do I suck it up and get an Air Fryer?

I don't have one, but I'm not a fan of extra counter items. If you had one and sold it you know if you liked it or not. It sounds like the crock pot is the better option based on the description. JMO

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I hate clutter but my husband bought me the Ninja air fryer and I use it non stop. Literally every day. I cook everything from eggs to steak to salmon to veggies in it. Its the best.

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Do I suck it up and get an Air Fryer?

I just got one that is a microwave, air fryer and oven all in one. Got it at Sam's Club. it's awesome!

Do I suck it up and get an Air Fryer?

Never wanted one. Got one on sale with a gift card thinking it would be great to cook nuggets before after school activities and save money instead of going through a drive through. Now I use it daily. I actually COOK in it.

Message edited 8/24/2022 8:51:24 AM.

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We have an air fryer/toaster, ad LOVE it. I use it for EVERYTHING. I barely use my grill. I love making chicken in it, bacon, veggies. Taste so much better.

Do I suck it up and get an Air Fryer?

I have the ninja xl 10 in 1, it's an air fryer, oven, toaster, reheat, pizza option, etc. It might be a bit larger than you are looking for, but it's a decent size to work with and cooks everything so well. You can cook salmon and veggies at the same time since it has four trays/levels. I do think you need one no matter which one you choose.

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Well I got one and it is huge! And heavy! It’s 5.5 liters and it only cost about $80.

I tried it out and it wasn’t bad. It will be really good to make some chicken and put that on ready made salads from Aldi or salmon with veggies. I’ll just put it in the kitchen and label it mine and not to touch it. There usually aren’t many people staying there, so I think it will suit my needs.

Edit: However, I will probably sell it afterwards because it is so damn big. I already have a convection setting on my own and the oven is small to begin with (normal sizes here).

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Do I suck it up and get an Air Fryer?

Fish comes out really well in the air fryer.

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You can also hard boil eggs with no water in the air fryer.
DH tried it and they came out perfect

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