A friend here has an air fryer and she’s been commenting for a while about how much she loves it. I’ve sworn I would not buy any more gadgets/appliances for the kitchen. Every time my friend would post something on Facebook that she had made, I wold go research the air fryers. Apparently they aren’t for everyone because people seem to love them or hate them. I always convinced myself that I didn’t need one. I was somewhat sure that it’s just a glorified convection oven but I couldn’t stop going back and looking at them. Finally, last week, I ordered a Phillips Air Fryer. It seemed like the right one for us.
Phillips Air Fryer
It isn’t small but it isn’t too big to handle. I probably will not fit into most cabinets. I have a shelf in the laundry room and that’s where I will store mine. It isn’t terribly quiet, though it isn’t terribly loud either. You can see how much space there is between the fryer and the TV in the background and Vince said the noise doesn’t bother him.
The fryer I bought came with a very nice cookbook. The first thing I made was ricotta balls (because I had all the ingredients). I followed the recipe exactly and kept thinking I should have stuck them in the fridge for a while before putting them in the cooker. I was afraid I was going to have a melted mess but I didn’t.
Ricotta Balls
They were crispy on the outside and perfect on the inside.
Ricotta Balls
Some of the negative reviews said it isn’t a fryer, it’s a baker and the food tastes nothing like fried foods. I beg to differ. I think we would have had a hard time telling the difference in the ones cooked in the air fryer and ones that were fried the traditional method.
I kept reading that french fries were where the air fryer would really shine so while we were out Saturday, I bought frozen fries and they were right.
French Fries
They were super crispy on the outside but still moist and tender on the inside. Vince said they’re some of the best fries he’s had.
Next up . . Buffalo Wings, then spring rolls.
Firelei Jones says
First, how are you feeling? I hope you did not end up with a kidney stone!
Second, I have purchased many kitchen appliances you have written about and never been disappointed. I, too, have thought about an air fryer and thus far have decided I didn’t want one. Now I may rethink my decision. I appreciate your candid reviews!
Would you share which Phillips model you purchased?
Thank you!!
mageez says
I love our air fryer. only wish it had a larger cooking area. at least big enough for 2 pork chops at once. so sometimes we eat in shifts. maggie
Sue in Desert Hills (Phoenix), AZ (formerly in Scottsdale, AZ) says
I have an air fryer and have only used it a couple of times but I have liked what I made. My husband loves grilled cheese sandwiches made in the air fryer. I just purchased a cookbook by the Blue Jean Chef (Meredith Laurence) especially for the air fryer and I need to start using it more. I also purchased her cookbook for pressure cookers. I’m not a very adventurous “chef” (I use that term very loosely!!!) and need more recipes to try.
Kristin says
Awww, thanks Judy! :/
Because of you I have an Instant Pot. I’m totally and completely obsessed with it. I try to convince every person I meet how awesome they are. And now I’m pretty sure I need an air fryer!
Eileen says
I’m so glad to hear you liked it. A lady at water arobics was telling us it was awesome. If you approve, I’m sold!! Roger’s Christmas!