I invested in an air fryer last week and it works amazing! I think it's a must have for gastric surgery patients. It makes great grilled chicken!

I just looked up what it was and the recipes look delish! Only question is, don’t we only eat such a tiny tiny amount of food anyhow? I’m only 1 week post op- but got the impression that our stomachs aren’t going to be larger enough to consume more than 4 Oz anyhow.. I definitely loved fried food ...

Thank you for the positive feedback on this. I couldn't quite make up my mind about the air fryer, but I have now. There are several out there, May I ask which one you purchased? Thank You!!

Cook Essentials here!

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I have a family of 4 so I can cook for the whole family and eat the portion I am able.
I went with the 5.3 quart air fryer xl. It's the one they advertise on tv for $180 but my wife bought it from bed bath and beyond on sale for 119 plus 20% off coupon.

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I bought the Pro XL i think it's called from BB&B. I bought the smallest one just for two people but still too big! I love it!

Thank You!! I'll definitely check it out!

I just bought one myself so I could try a few things out before surgery and chicken in the fryer is the most moist I've ever had! No breading required for crispy skin either (if you have others eating with you that can still have it!)

I also love my air fryer! There are so many different things you can make in it!! I got mine from my work and bought the large one since I have a family. It is the Cooks Companion brand.

Dash makes a very nice, small 1-2 person air fryer. You can find it on Amazon or even HSN. I went with the Cook Essentials 3.4 qt and love it very much. I love air frying my Kale chips, sweet potato chips, souffles, wings and even my bacon. Plus, it doesn't use nearly as much energy as stove or oven, so it is more efficient on the ol' electric bill per month!

Ok y'all...is it REALLY like fried food? I've been on the fence...I want one of these and an instant pot, but dayum...I've got small appliances coming out of my ass! Literally! Out. OF. MY. ASS!!! Am I yelling?

But at night, these 2 little cooks' helpers whisper my name and croon to me to buy them and make them mine...

Is the air fryer TRULY worth it? Or will I feel used and abused by morning?

14 minutes ago, FluffyChix said:

Ok y'all...is it REALLY like fried food? I've been on the fence...I want one of these and an instant pot, but dayum...I've got small appliances coming out of my ass! Literally! Out. OF. MY. ASS!!! Am I yelling?

But at night, these 2 little cooks' helpers whisper my name and croon to me to buy them and make them mine...

Is the air fryer TRULY worth it? Or will I feel used and abused by morning?

Okay I love my airfryer. Now I got the huge one because well family of four over here. lol I actually was able to purchase it from my work with a pretty decent discount and have had it for over a year. I love the thing there is so much you can do with it. Chicken wings are my favorite out of it!! And it has a rack that came with it so I can even cook meats in there. I dont think it tastes exactly like deep fryed stuff but its damn close and with surgery coming up a much healthier option if you crave that crisp!

On 12/11/2017 at 9:20 AM, Krista27 said:

Okay I love my airfryer. Now I got the huge one because well family of four over here. lol I actually was able to purchase it from my work with a pretty decent discount and have had it for over a year. I love the thing there is so much you can do with it. chicken wings are my favorite out of it!! And it has a rack that came with it so I can even cook meats in there. I dont think it tastes exactly like deep fryed stuff but its damn close and with surgery coming up a much healthier option if you crave that crisp!

So if you had to choose only one item, being post surgery...and ease of swallowing...would you choose the instant pot or air fryer as the most needed addition to you kitchen? I just keep hearing "moist, moist, moist" and I'm a crunchy, crunchy, crunchy mama!

9 minutes ago, FluffyChix said:

So if you had to choose only one item, being post surgery...and ease of swallowing...would you choose the instant pot or air fryer as the most needed addition to you kitchen? I just keep hearing "moist, moist, moist" and I'm a crunchy, crunchy, crunchy mama!

Fluffy, I think you deserve BOTH!

An InstantPot means you can get rid of all of the crock pot(s), rice maker, and steamers you have. More room in the pantry for an air fryer!

1 hour ago, Apple203 said:

Fluffy, I think you deserve BOTH!

Please sign the following letter...

Dear Mr. Fluffy?

We heard you like to eat. Good cooks deserve good tools and great ingredients. Enjoy crustless fried chicken today! Love your wings tomorrow! The sky's the limit--so long as you buy Fluffy an air fryer.

Enjoy succulently moist and tender pot roasts and fall apart tender brisket. Save money on tough cuts while enjoying the culinary delights prepared by your little flightless bird! Get the Instant Pot for near instant gustatory rewards.

Get them both for Fluffy this Christmas. She needs them. YOU need them. Help her, help you!

Signed sincerely,

Conserned Observer

Edited December 13, 20178 yr by FluffyChix