I am interested in a small hot air fryer, got recommendations?

[irisblue]

Both in size and low cost

Thx

[dewsgirl]

1. We have the Farberware midsize air fryer, I haven't tried

cook meat in it, apparently you can. I love and use it all the time.
They have a smaller one as well.
I'm happy I spell checked, I accidently posted about my midsize hairdryer.🤣

[TreasonousBastard]

2. I have had two of them, the first one cheap and the second one to...

correct the mistake of buying the first one.

Neither one properly fried anything, no matter whose instructions I followed to the letter. Off they went to the thrift shop.

[irisblue]

3. Do you remember the brand names? I'm looking at a Faberwear

[TreasonousBastard]

6. Unfortunately, no. But, they all look the same, and if you're not looking for...

properly fried food, any of them should be OK.

The thing is, they are all basically a high powered, funny-shaped toaster oven, so if you already have a toaster oven (and a microwave) there's not much more it can do.

[yellowdogintexas]

7. my sister told me that is is basically a form of a convection oven

so the next time I get a new toaster oven or microwave I should get a convection combo.

Any thoughts on this? I do not have room for an air fryer but I like the idea of getting crispy stuff without all that oil .

[TreasonousBastard]

8. I have had several convection ovens, and they do a great job. I'd never save money...

getting a toaster oven without convection. Best one I had was a huge one with a rotisserie built in. Forget who made it (Hamilton Beach, maybe...), but it wasn't expensive. Just big.

[sinkingfeeling]

4. I have a Dash Compact Air Fryer I got at Target, on sale

for $24. I live alone, so it's perfect for me.

[Freddie]

5. I have a Zeny 3.7 quart (medium size)

Was about $65. One of those no-name Chinese manufacturers, I think the stuff all comes out of the same factory. I use it a lot. Frozen foods come out great - fries, tater tots, chicken nuggets (yes I have grandkids). Great for hot dogs. In the summer it’s great for making baked potatoes to go with your grilled steaks without heating up the oven. Also good for reheating leftovers like pizza and egg rolls.

[Luciferous]

9. I have a convection oven which is basically the same thing. My toaster oven also

has a convection mode and it was about $70 (Hamilton Beach). I like kitchen gadgets that have multiple purposes so I can save on space.

[spinbaby]

10. I'm with you

I agree with Alton Brown's policy of no uni-taskers except the fire extinguisher.

[cwydro]

11. Yeah, Belk has them on sale for $22 so I'm thinking about it.

Can hardly go wrong at that price!