I have an earlier model and right now, cooking 4 chicken thighs. 30 minutes. Very adequate. Trick is not to use too much oil, otherwise it will turn out greasy, especially for chips. Raw potatoes take about 30 minutes; check at about the 20-minute mark for doneness.
I would have liked to hear you cut - or bite - into a chip and comment on how the crunch and taste compares with deep fried chips. I know plenty of people who are happy with oven fried, but oven-fried doesn't do it for me. So are these just fancy oven fried, or are they really like deep fried?
@@carstenhansen5757 ...this one has the moving/rotating paddle...so it stirs as it cooks for even cooking. The other type without a paddle, you have to stop it, take out the cooking pan, manually stir the chips or wings...and put back in again...and possibly do that manual stir more than once. This is much more convenient.
Interesting video. Seems quite noisy (oh you just said that as I was typing). Also the timer sounds like an alarm clock I will continue to eat oven chips (on the odd occasion I want chips) because of the above reasons, storage space required and of course the cost. Good review though.
Love mine Had it years ,but I wish it stopped when the timer finishes instead of being a manual off switch .. all the parts can be bought for it too (told you I've had it for years)Chips are better than oven or fried..
My lid has all cracked. I read they do that with abuse. I ve never abused mine. I’ve written to Tefal but not received a response. I’m frightened it breaks up and explodes. They say the lid is easy to replace but it’s not the issue. It shouldn’t have happened.
I just bought 1, not tested yet but i think I am going to return it. Why? 30 minutes to get some fries in noisy process???? No thanks. How long would take to fry chicken, 1 hour?
this unit does not have auto shutoff i purchased this a month ago tested today and realise its lacking auto shutoff which makes it quite useless what if u forgot to turn off
Anyone cooked a salmon fillet in on of these? And do you pour the oil over the fish or chips or can you just leave it in the spoon and leave the spoon in situ?
I made some chicken drumstick with it and I had a flour coating on them. When the fryer is on, the flour comes out from the top (between the connection between the top parts). I feel there should be some sort of gasket in between? I am not sure if that is common for every unit.
Adrian Harris I got mine st the thrift store for $10 otherwise I wouldn’t have bought one either. I use it a lot though for all kinds of different things. I make vegetable stir fry, popcorn shrimp, I take the paddle out and cook fish sticks in it and turn them over half way through. I like it because I don’t have to preheat the oven. But this thing does take up a lot of room.
thanks. got this off a friend, wanted to know how it worked.
Thanks for the review, got one arriving in a couple of days.
Let me know what you cook first!
Many thanks for your demo. I will be purchasing one tomorrow
I have an earlier model and right now, cooking 4 chicken thighs. 30 minutes. Very adequate. Trick is not to use too much oil, otherwise it will turn out greasy, especially for chips. Raw potatoes take about 30 minutes; check at about the 20-minute mark for doneness.
Glad that it’s still working for you! We have a ninja now (review coming v soon!) and find it a lot quicker and easier to get better results.
Top demo thank u for that did u use wages or cut a potato
Many thanks. Shocked how long it takes to cook chips so will stick with deep fat fryer I think.
Mine are ready around 25 minutes. I think he’s cooking wedges they’re so thick
Excellent review told me all I needed to know - thanks
I would have liked to hear you cut - or bite - into a chip and comment on how the crunch and taste compares with deep fried chips. I know plenty of people who are happy with oven fried, but oven-fried doesn't do it for me. So are these just fancy oven fried, or are they really like deep fried?
I think the Philips air fryer, looks to make them more delicious.
@@carstenhansen5757 ...this one has the moving/rotating paddle...so it stirs as it cooks for even cooking. The other type without a paddle, you have to stop it, take out the cooking pan, manually stir the chips or wings...and put back in again...and possibly do that manual stir more than once. This is much more convenient.
@Steve turton - Yeah, as I dived into it, I found it, it does a lot more than the Philips.
Interesting video. Seems quite noisy (oh you just said that as I was typing). Also the timer sounds like an alarm clock
I will continue to eat oven chips (on the odd occasion I want chips) because of the above reasons, storage space required and of course the cost. Good review though.
Love mine Had it years ,but I wish it stopped when the timer finishes instead of being a manual off switch .. all the parts can be bought for it too (told you I've had it for years)Chips are better than oven or fried..
Any tips for good chips? Do you use oven chips or from potato’s? What’s your process
My lid has all cracked. I read they do that with abuse. I ve never abused mine. I’ve written to Tefal but not received a response. I’m frightened it breaks up and explodes. They say the lid is easy to replace but it’s not the issue. It shouldn’t have happened.
great review, only just got an Actifry. I am going to do bacon & chicken with stir fry . Thanks
How was it?
@@Zimpaz Brilliant & so easy. Very tasty
I just bought 1, not tested yet but i think I am going to return it. Why? 30 minutes to get some fries in noisy process???? No thanks. How long would take to fry chicken, 1 hour?
Taste the chips man!
+Peter Teahan they were good!
Ooo,
Excellent video. Thank you
What have you made with it so far? Verdict?
Too much time for few chips.
I got a new one for Christmas same brand name but different model then your but it’s great 👍
I feel its LOUD!! thinking to buy but not sure when i heard that NOICE. OMG
Yes it’s very very loud! We are lucky to have a utility room with a door to close it off from the kitchen 🤣
this unit does not have auto shutoff
i purchased this a month ago tested today and realise its lacking auto shutoff which makes it quite useless
what if u forgot to turn off
mine shuts off automatically...maybe you have a defective one?
I agree! I discovered this after I purchased it! Ridiculous! & very strange! I thought it was broken!
Very usefull
Anyone cooked a salmon fillet in on of these? And do you pour the oil over the fish or chips or can you just leave it in the spoon and leave the spoon in situ?
Wouldn’t it get all mashed up by the rotating arm?
Fab vid.
returned mine mostly because I couldn't stand the noise...also didn't work with the beans I tried. I would rather use my convention oven.
Haha yes it’s very loud!! I’m lucky to have a separate utility room so put it out there!
how do you clean it please and what parts do you need to clean
+RJRPaice all you need to do is clean the pan and the paddle. I just put em in the dishwasher
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I made some chicken drumstick with it and I had a flour coating on them. When the fryer is on, the flour comes out from the top (between the connection between the top parts). I feel there should be some sort of gasket in between? I am not sure if that is common for every unit.
Just got one of these yesterday for free off Freecycle, think people are out of their mind paying £100+ for a glorified chip fryer LMFAO
Adrian Harris
I got mine st the thrift store for $10 otherwise I wouldn’t have bought one either. I use it a lot though for all kinds of different things. I make vegetable stir fry, popcorn shrimp, I take the paddle out and cook fish sticks in it and turn them over half way through. I like it because I don’t have to preheat the oven. But this thing does take up a lot of room.
nice
My spatula will Not turn
T-fal in America
The worst airfryer ever!!! Mine didn't even last 6 months. Glad I got the Ninja foodi all be it years later.
Mines still going but don’t use it loads. I will look into ninja! What model do you have?
@@Zimpaz I've got the 6.5qt and love that it combines pressure cooker with airfryer.
That's very noisy