What I did about the smell was when I received the air fryer I unpacked all the paper in and around the air fryer. Then I put it outside and ran it at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. Ran it twice . Then brought it inside and filled the tub with a half cup of white vinegar and a squire of liquid soap and filled the tub with hot water. Let it sit for half an hour. Scrub the inside good and rinse well. No smell at all after that.
I bought one couple weeks ago & I love it! Chicken came out great. I did use the spray olive oil and it works better than not using anything. My banana bread didn't do to good I'm still figuring that out.
Your presentation is excellent. I made chicken breasts, thighs and drum sticks used the time you suggested. The only thing I did with the chicken was to sprinkle salt, pepper, powdered garlic, parsley all over the chicken put it in the air fryer with NO oil added. The chicken has oil in the skin and body. It came out browned and very juicy.
I just bought one and was trying to find a video on that smell the first time u break it in. Thought mine was damaged but thanks to you I know it's a normal part of the process. Thank u. Very informative
The smell was even in my foods taste!!!! 😡 . So glad I seen this video so I can happily use my machine to the best of its ability. Burning it now for the 1st time even tho we’ve cooked ma y times but never cooked it u tik the smell/taste went away. 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼
This one is still my favorite. Gave it to my Mom, wanted to get another... but it wasn't on sale, and I couldn't wait... so I got an on sale Insignia one from best buy...its ok, but just not as good.
Thanks! I just got this and couldn't find instructions anywhere saying if the rubber parts stay on or not when using. And your right definitely heat up a few times to get ride of rubber smell
Thank you for taking the time to do this review very informative and well explained. Been torn on a number of different airfryers you just made up my mind
While this is an excellent how- to video, you might want to watch it in 1.5X speed, at least for those of us who would like a more explanation. Those wings came out great! Wow! Great video!
I learned that 18 minutes is way to long :) but very informative video. I just bought the 8 quart that has 2 baskets so you can cook two different dishes at the same time.
This video was great!! Thanks so much for posting! I was debating getting this for my mother-in-law for Christmas, but now I know it'll be perfect for her!
Make sure u run it a few (atleast 3x’s!!!!!!) times in 400 at apx 40-50 minutes each time till the plastic chemical burning smell is no more!! I used mine for months not knowing I had to do that and never was able to be completely happy with my item!!!
thank you SO MUCH for the review you definitely covered all + some extras i wasnt thinking of.... i dont really leave comments on videos but i seen a sale on this specific model and its 100 bucks down to 60 and i was skeptical of the size because i too was worried about the round ones being small because of design.....SO GLAD i had that in mind and thanks for the video you definitely sold this to me LOL i was 75% committed to getting it because i want a big one
I just got the same air fryer today for Christmas thank you for this video because I now know how to use it and to make delicious frozen wings verses using a microwave they look better in the air fryer
This was a great review. I bought the 4 quart a few days, but and I was concerned about that rubber smell after reading some reviews. You mentioning it put me at ease. I'm running my air fryer as we speak. Thank you for the amazing review!
My daughter just bought the plus and it’s awesome because there is a window in the drawer and a light so you don’t have to open it to check the food, so that’s the one I just ordered.
I appreciate the video. I couldn't find the basket measurements anywhere else. I needed to know so I could order the right size (10 inch square) liners.
Thank you so much very informative. I do have a question: I stop using my AF after 3 times because it kept setting up the smoke alarm, it did it every time!
I like the review, I am interested in this particular model, and I am researching the operating and usage examples, it's not critical but, your chicken may be showing that the design has a hotspot, again, it's not critical but, it shows that during cooking. You should shake things around so the food will become more evenly cooked, also, I would recommend using cooking spray, the nonstick coating material isn't all that thick and probably not crazy, durable as most of these coatings are in today's products... But to increase the life of the nonstick coating and make cleanup much easier. I would use a cooking spray. My current model of Air Fryer recommends cooking spray. I bet if you examine the instructions there'll be a similar recommendation and especially for something like fried chicken which you demonstrated was just a little bit stuck to the surface. But overall, thanks for the demonstration
Mine was delivered earlier this morning. I'm enjoying a vegan Chick'n Filet and some slightly over cooked sweet potatoe fries while seeing 👀 your video. Normal cooking temperatures 🌡 450°. New cooking is 400°. Sweet potato fries: Before: 24 min Now 8 mins maybe 7. Chick'n Filet: Before 24 mins Now 20. Now just to figure out *energy saved* The entire purchase was made because of sneaky natural gas raising the prices for no reason. It's dinner 🍽 for one since my husband passed away on November 30th 2021. ANYWAYS::::♡> I washed the rack and wiped out the bottom tray. I also made sure that I removed the two cardboard pieces at the bottom.
You should have sprayed some olive oil on the chicken before you put it in the air fryer. Olive oil the best friend with a air fryer. But great video I loved it. Thank you👍
I will add after burning in the pot the top is fairly warm in some areas might be hot to the touch .. could be because it's the first time using. I plan to go at it 2 more times at 20 minutes to get rid of the burner stove top smell... ❤️
I noticed you left the rubber thingy's on the metal shelf place you leave in the unit. I figured the rubber pieces might melt...Book doesn't show one way or the other and I dont really see why you would need them to stay connected so i took mine off. Anyone know Does it matter???
LOL, it's burnt. Shud be 3 min less. That's the other question. How do you know how long to cook in an air fryer vs. a conventional oven?? Trial and error? For instance, if a recipe says 400F at 15 min in a regular oven what shud you set the air fryer to??
i wouldnt do it unless it was rated for oven use personally. the directions tell you not to add anything inside, but i guess its your call, just don't wanna ruin your warranty.
The preheat feature is annoying. I guess its for safety. Just having to open and close the basket everytime is getting on my nerves. Can I use the basket without the drip tray? Like heating up chili beans?
Everything is usually 400 or 375, and 8 to 10 minutes. In reality, its knowing your own particular Air Fryer and adjusting it the next time. You can also just take a peek once in a while too
You can turn the sounds off. By holding temp and time together for 5 seconds. I turned mine off. My dog hated the high pitched beep. You really don't need the sounds, once you learn your air fryer. I don't need beeps to tell me when to turn food or when the toaster oven is done preheated or finished cooking.
did this smell of bad plastic and chemicals when you got it? i just bought one and i havent gotten it yet but i started to read reviews of people saying that it smelt like that and then stunk up their house
You will get that smell with all Air Fryers that are new. After 5 uses it should go away. I turn it up to 400 degree for 20 min 3 times to minimize it. For people who have a very keen talent for smell, it might always bother them. But having reviewed many , they are all initially have that smell
EDGE LENNOX I wish there were more recipes. I’ve never used an air fryer and I tried pork chops and they turned out terrible with an odd chemical taste to them and burnt 🤷♀️
@@nikkil1985 MY MOM MADE PORK CHOPS LAST NIGHT. THEY WERE GREAT. SHE USES HER OWN RECIPE OR JUST LOOKS UP ON GOOGLE. I LIKE IT FOR REHEATING. ONLY WAS A SMELL FIRST TIME OR TWO. WAS GONE AFTER.
I own this model-can you tell me how you add minutes to the cooking time once you have started it? Say nearing the end of the cooking time, I decide it will take an additional 3 minutes-it won’t let me add the additional minutes.
So it actually does, but there's some noticeable differences, a convection oven doesn't have the fan right on top of the electric heating plate, convection circulates hot air evenly, but slowly, air fryer being the fan is on top of heating plate is direct. A convention oven is not in a sealed trapped small area, this is more "cozy", like more intense heat in a smaller area, without the heat leaking out. That's just my observations of the differences, that lead to the different results between a convection oven and air fryer.
I bought this a few months back- I LOVE the idea of it BUT 😒 any bread/dough/potato food item ALWAYS has a bad chemical like plastic Like taste. 😫 it’s bad. There’s no plastic inside from what ever seen- and even sometimes the meat Carrie’s that flavor as well- WHY😭🤯🤬😱 from reading just now- I’m turning it on to 400 for 40 minutes. Guess I may have to do it a few times and I most def will- I’m 🙏🏼 praying this works!!!! Anyone else had this issue?? Please lmk!! Tyia!
well, it wasn't 18 minutes. It was 18 minutes plus a Forced Preheat that is an unknown period of time. So you have to do math with no data to alter cook times. Today I measured 3 min, 11 seconds to preheat. Added food. Cooking ended & it wasn't done. Put in again and oh... FORCED PREHEAT yet again. No time stated of Preheat process, nothing. It's so weird and IDK how people deal with this.
You have a potential of becoming a big TH-cam product reviewer. Detailed info + a lot of common sense.
Thanks, small timer needs all the help I can get.
I agree!
All the helpful information you give us is what we need to decide on this unit.
What I did about the smell was when I received the air fryer I unpacked all the paper in and around the air fryer. Then I put it outside and ran it at 400 degrees for 30 minutes. Ran it twice . Then brought it inside and filled the tub with a half cup of white vinegar and a squire of liquid soap and filled the tub with hot water. Let it sit for half an hour. Scrub the inside good and rinse well. No smell at all after that.
I bought one couple weeks ago & I love it! Chicken came out great. I did use the spray olive oil and it works better than not using anything. My banana bread didn't do to good I'm still figuring that out.
I got one of these for Xmas and it’s beyond amazing. Cooks food extremely fast, easy to clean, and healthier better results
I just got this yesterday and this review helped a lot. Air fryer is really changing the game. I just subscribed.
You sold me on the Vortex. Had it for about a month and love it. That removable plate is a game changer.
Your presentation is excellent. I made chicken breasts, thighs and drum sticks used the time you suggested. The only thing I did with the chicken was to sprinkle salt, pepper, powdered garlic, parsley all over the chicken put it in the air fryer with NO oil added. The chicken has oil in the skin and body. It came out browned and very juicy.
I just bought one and was trying to find a video on that smell the first time u break it in. Thought mine was damaged but thanks to you I know it's a normal part of the process. Thank u. Very informative
Yep, burn it in at 400 degrees for 20 minutes like 10 times. Eventually it should just go away.
I had gotten mines since November 8th 2020 and I've yet to use it lol. I am now burning it like suggested so I can make some mozzarella sticks
Just got mine today - so will be doing the burning process this week-end.
@Dexter Not necessary if you don't mind the smell, just what I did, but for me it only took 3 times
The smell was even in my foods taste!!!! 😡 . So glad I seen this video so I can happily use my machine to the best of its ability. Burning it now for the 1st time even tho we’ve cooked ma y times but never cooked it u tik the smell/taste went away. 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼
This is the most informative video I’ve found! Thank you so much!!! You sold me! :)
This one is still my favorite. Gave it to my Mom, wanted to get another... but it wasn't on sale, and I couldn't wait... so I got an on sale Insignia one from best buy...its ok, but just not as good.
Use Avacado Oil. Has a higher burn temp that olive oil
This is really great, well done. Wish you could do all my appliances. It would have saved me so much time and headaches
Thanks! I just got this and couldn't find instructions anywhere saying if the rubber parts stay on or not when using. And your right definitely heat up a few times to get ride of rubber smell
I just got mine today. My son got it for me for my bday. Thanks for the video
Thank you for taking the time to do this review very informative and well explained. Been torn on a number of different airfryers you just made up my mind
While this is an excellent how- to video, you might want to watch it in 1.5X speed, at least for those of us who would like a more explanation. Those wings came out great! Wow! Great video!
Great video!! All the info I needed to know about the vortex!! Thank you so much!
I learned that 18 minutes is way to long :) but very informative video. I just bought the 8 quart that has 2 baskets so you can cook two different dishes at the same time.
This video was great!! Thanks so much for posting! I was debating getting this for my mother-in-law for Christmas, but now I know it'll be perfect for her!
Make sure u run it a few (atleast 3x’s!!!!!!) times in 400 at apx 40-50 minutes each time till the plastic chemical burning smell is no more!! I used mine for months not knowing I had to do that and never was able to be completely happy with my item!!!
thank you SO MUCH for the review you definitely covered all + some extras i wasnt thinking of.... i dont really leave comments on videos but i seen a sale on this specific model and its 100 bucks down to 60 and i was skeptical of the size because i too was worried about the round ones being small because of design.....SO GLAD i had that in mind and thanks for the video you definitely sold this to me LOL i was 75% committed to getting it because i want a big one
This was really helpful. First video I clicked on. I’m going to try my new air fryer. Thank you so much.
After you use it, you can't live without it. Good luck!!!
Thanks for such a very informative video! Just ordered ours!
Ive had mine for about 2 weeks and its not heating, i used it earlier and it worked just fine
I just got the same air fryer today for Christmas thank you for this video because I now know how to use it and to make delicious frozen wings verses using a microwave they look better in the air fryer
Are you supposed to keep the rubber tabs in the cooking tray?
So helpful thank you! Best air fryer video!
This was a great review. I bought the 4 quart a few days, but and I was concerned about that rubber smell after reading some reviews. You mentioning it put me at ease. I'm running my air fryer as we speak. Thank you for the amazing review!
I only had to run mine once to get rid of the smell.
My daughter just bought the plus and it’s awesome because there is a window in the drawer and a light so you don’t have to open it to check the food, so that’s the one I just ordered.
I just got one as well. It is also 1700 watts. I love it.
Just got one and yea the smell is pretty bad when you first turn it on. I have it on my porch outside, hopefully itll be alright.
did the smell go away after you let it sit outside overnight?
Are there any models of airfyer that can turn / flip over the food midway for you?
That was some good information there. Thank you Sir!
I appreciate the video. I couldn't find the basket measurements anywhere else. I needed to know so I could order the right size (10 inch square) liners.
@Dexter got 100 for $8 amazon.
Get the 10inch ones.
Thank you so much very informative. I do have a question: I stop using my AF after 3 times because it kept setting up the smoke alarm, it did it every time!
Use a ljttle tabletop fan blowing on it. Or beside the stove with vent on.🙂
I like the review, I am interested in this particular model, and I am researching the operating and usage examples, it's not critical but, your chicken may be showing that the design has a hotspot, again, it's not critical but, it shows that during cooking. You should shake things around so the food will become more evenly cooked, also, I would recommend using cooking spray, the nonstick coating material isn't all that thick and probably not crazy, durable as most of these coatings are in today's products... But to increase the life of the nonstick coating and make cleanup much easier. I would use a cooking spray. My current model of Air Fryer recommends cooking spray. I bet if you examine the instructions there'll be a similar recommendation and especially for something like fried chicken which you demonstrated was just a little bit stuck to the surface. But overall, thanks for the demonstration
Can you line the bottom with foil for easier cleanup? also can you cook two foods at once. say meat and Brussel sprouts?.
Mine was delivered earlier this morning. I'm enjoying a vegan Chick'n Filet and some slightly over cooked sweet potatoe fries while seeing 👀 your video.
Normal cooking temperatures 🌡 450°. New cooking is 400°.
Sweet potato fries: Before: 24 min Now 8 mins maybe 7.
Chick'n Filet: Before 24 mins Now 20.
Now just to figure out *energy saved*
The entire purchase was made because of sneaky natural gas raising the prices for no reason. It's dinner 🍽 for one since my husband passed away on November 30th 2021.
ANYWAYS::::♡>
I washed the rack and wiped out the bottom tray. I also made sure that I removed the two cardboard pieces at the bottom.
This was the EXACT video I needed! Thank you!!
You should have sprayed some olive oil on the chicken before you put it in the air fryer. Olive oil the best friend with a air fryer. But great video I loved it. Thank you👍
Some people get the air fryer to not use oil
I mean a lil oil doesn't hurt lol
Why? So that the chicken will not be dry?
@@noexcuses5524 exactly! Comes out perfect every time👍
@Dexter running a few times first without anything inside so to burn off that electronic smell... happy cooking and happy holidays👍🙏
Is there a way to turn off the "off" light without unplugging the appliance or opening basket?
Do we have to put "to be cooked" food before or after preheat?
I am just buy mine today. I am so happy
Great video. I just bought this one online!!
Fantastic video getting one myself thanks for the video!
I just bought one thxs to u. Good presentation.
Top notch review, thank you!
This was a very good review thanks mate.
I will add after burning in the pot the top is fairly warm in some areas might be hot to the touch .. could be because it's the first time using. I plan to go at it 2 more times at 20 minutes to get rid of the burner stove top smell... ❤️
Frozen wings? So it cooks from frozen? Didn’t realise that. What’s the point of the pre-heat thing? Results look nice but a bit burnt.
It appears in the pictures of the new ones, that this is a tapered machine. Is yours tapered?
Mines came with tape on the sides of the tray so it wouldn't fall out. If that's wat u meant?
I noticed you left the rubber thingy's on the metal shelf place you leave in the unit. I figured the rubber pieces might melt...Book doesn't show one way or the other and I dont really see why you would need them to stay connected so i took mine off. Anyone know Does it matter???
Same question
LOL, it's burnt. Shud be 3 min less. That's the other question. How do you know how long to cook in an air fryer vs. a conventional oven?? Trial and error? For instance, if a recipe says 400F at 15 min in a regular oven what shud you set the air fryer to??
Thank you this video was helpful!
Nice !! Thanks for the review we just purchased one we can't wait to get it 😊
Hey I have a question can I put a plate inside to reheat a soup?!
i wouldnt do it unless it was rated for oven use personally. the directions tell you not to add anything inside, but i guess its your call, just don't wanna ruin your warranty.
Thanks for the video, looks yummy and also that's for the other folks about the olive oil 👍
Is there any pause button on it
Show the 2 qt for size comparison.
The preheat feature is annoying. I guess its for safety. Just having to open and close the basket everytime is getting on my nerves. Can I use the basket without the drip tray? Like heating up chili beans?
Better safe than sorry.
You don't have to open and close the basket. Just turn the sounds off. Hold temp and time button together for 5 seconds and you won't have the beeps.
Real helpful video. Thank you bro.
Can you put the tray in the dishwasher?
Yes, I occasionally put it in the dishwasher when I don't fell like washing it myself
I got this but when I try to shake the stuff in there the bottom sides up and it gets all messed up
Are the wings burnt ? asking for a friend 😊
5 minutes too long, but still taste good
@@PoolarityChannel i actually like mine like this with a little bit of char
Thank you
Just got one.
Good looking Woody Allen!
Can you cook chicken legs and what time do you use
How do you know the time and temp for wings?
Everything is usually 400 or 375, and 8 to 10 minutes. In reality, its knowing your own particular Air Fryer and adjusting it the next time. You can also just take a peek once in a while too
is there a way to adjust the volume? it's so loud
You can turn the sounds off. By holding temp and time together for 5 seconds. I turned mine off. My dog hated the high pitched beep. You really don't need the sounds, once you learn your air fryer. I don't need beeps to tell me when to turn food or when the toaster oven is done preheated or finished cooking.
@4:32, 9 wings feed 2, 3, 4 ppl ?
if you wanted to put half the bag in there.... he says that, meaning fill it up
Not for my husband and my daughter 🤣🤣🤣.
Awesome Review!
I noticed that the coating is already coming off the inside of the basket.
I saw a review yesterday when they had 22,wings in the basket.
did this smell of bad plastic and chemicals when you got it? i just bought one and i havent gotten it yet but i started to read reviews of people saying that it smelt like that and then stunk up their house
You will get that smell with all Air Fryers that are new. After 5 uses it should go away. I turn it up to 400 degree for 20 min 3 times to minimize it. For people who have a very keen talent for smell, it might always bother them. But having reviewed many , they are all initially have that smell
I just got mine and yes I can even taste it in my food as weird as that sounds. I’m debating returning it bc the odd taste it’s giving all of my food.
@@nikkil1985 IT WILL GO AWAY AFTER ABOUT 3 TIMES. IT IS GREAT.
EDGE LENNOX I wish there were more recipes. I’ve never used an air fryer and I tried pork chops and they turned out terrible with an odd chemical taste to them and burnt 🤷♀️
@@nikkil1985 MY MOM MADE PORK CHOPS LAST NIGHT. THEY WERE GREAT. SHE USES HER OWN RECIPE OR JUST LOOKS UP ON GOOGLE. I LIKE IT FOR REHEATING. ONLY WAS A SMELL FIRST TIME OR TWO. WAS GONE AFTER.
Which brand better for airfryer? Insignia or Vortex?
Vortex, insignia is a brand of best buy store
hahaha, those wings are scorched. but that's a good indication of how how you can get it. nice.
Frozen stuff can just be microwaved. Doesn't seem worth it. Is it better using this ?
if you want the outside crunchy, its better with this. I now use this more than my microwave.
Wings! Honestly perfect for my taste
How can I clean the part where you cook the food? It has some chicken residue and oil
Mark Oliver be nice?
I don’t know why I said that I just bought it a few months ago wasn’t sure if you could put it in the Sink what a dumb question to ask lol 😂
@Dexter Yes
@@Antonio18677 can you adjust the time while you already started cooking?
@@recklezz404 yes with this one and I found out how to use it
I used to be able to afford chicken wings when KFC used to sell a gallon of wings for $10.
$4/lb fresh or frozen is nuts for wings.
Great video. Very helpful.
nice demo👍🏽
Thanks for your support!
Not bad, really enjoyed the video- thanks for sharing
Great thorough review 👌
Hi,
How long does the air fryer take to preheat?
about 4 minutes to 400F
Your supp to preheat then add food
I just ordered the 4qt on Amazon prime day.
PS: RIP 4qt instant vortex it gave up the ghost after 3 years.
I just ordered a 6 qt from Amazon.
What temperature range in fahrenheit does it go up to?
400°F according to the literature
very helpful...thanx!!
Is it easy to clean?
Did you roast a whole chicken and how big?
You need an 8 qt in order to roast a small chicken, like the pre-roasted ones you buy at the supermarket. This one is only 5 qt
18 minutes or 18 seconds?
Cameo 8:34
Good info and nice video. Thank you!
Bro u burnt them, toss them in oil next time justa tbls
I own this model-can you tell me how you add minutes to the cooking time once you have started it? Say nearing the end of the cooking time, I decide it will take an additional 3 minutes-it won’t let me add the additional minutes.
Just hit the time button and turn it to desired time
9 wing for 2-4 people man . That’s not in my family 😂
Good review.
doesn't your convection oven do the exact same thing?
So it actually does, but there's some noticeable differences, a convection oven doesn't have the fan right on top of the electric heating plate, convection circulates hot air evenly, but slowly, air fryer being the fan is on top of heating plate is direct. A convention oven is not in a sealed trapped small area, this is more "cozy", like more intense heat in a smaller area, without the heat leaking out. That's just my observations of the differences, that lead to the different results between a convection oven and air fryer.
You shouldn’t have put the food in until it tells you too, it needs to preheat first .
I bought this a few months back- I LOVE the idea of it BUT 😒 any bread/dough/potato food item ALWAYS has a bad chemical like plastic Like taste. 😫 it’s bad. There’s no plastic inside from what ever seen- and even sometimes the meat Carrie’s that flavor as well- WHY😭🤯🤬😱 from reading just now- I’m turning it on to 400 for 40 minutes. Guess I may have to do it a few times and I most def will- I’m 🙏🏼 praying this works!!!! Anyone else had this issue?? Please lmk!! Tyia!
well, it wasn't 18 minutes. It was 18 minutes plus a Forced Preheat that is an unknown period of time. So you have to do math with no data to alter cook times. Today I measured 3 min, 11 seconds to preheat. Added food. Cooking ended & it wasn't done. Put in again and oh... FORCED PREHEAT yet again. No time stated of Preheat process, nothing. It's so weird and IDK how people deal with this.
Can I cook a small whole chicken in here?
You can't, its not high enough. If you get a 8qt, it will be just about enough.
@@PoolarityChannel ok thanks for letting me know 🙂
Instructions on mine , says 5" clearance all around air fryer