GOURMETmaxx Digital Steamer Hot Air Fryer, 6 Litres, with 60-Minute Timer Function and Automatic Shut-Off, with Touch Display and 8 Programmes [Black]

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Mini oven’ types: these models use convection or fan technology to cook food on flat, slide-in trays. As well as roasting, their extra air-frying functions circulate hot air around the food for more efficient crisping. These took up the space of an average-sized microwave. Some may also include rotisserie elements. An air fryer cooks food by heating air up to around 200°C and circulating it around the inside of the appliance. It works a little like a fan oven in this respect and can be used to cook a range of foods, including some frozen foods. The standout best I've ever had is the Gourmia air fryer... It produces amazing results every time. Fab for roasting veg as side dish or for soups etc."(Recommended by Mumsnet user Elasmotherium)

Most air fryers tend to look a lot like deep fat fryers, but the Sage the Smart Oven Air Fry looks a lot like a microwave oven. This design lets you spread out food, so that it’s evenly cooked, rather than having to shake food as you do in an air fryer. An avid foodie, she loves nothing more than trying new culinary creations in the kitchen, which often includes testing out and researching the latest time-saving gadgets for Mumsnet. She has also had work published in The i Paper, Stylist Magazine, Gransnet and Exposed Magazine. Why you should trust us For starters, this can be useful, but once we were used to the air fryer, we found it easier to skip the app and use the controls on the front.

It’s quite a beast, but if you use an air fryer all of the time, cook large portions (or for lots of people) and want quality results each time, then there’s nothing better than this model. One of the benefits of using an air fryer is that they are typically more energy efficient than traditional cooking methods like using an oven. Jenny Tschiesche, a nutrition expert and author of the Air-Fryer Cookbook, attributes their recent surge in popularity to the cost of living crisis: "An air fryer can cook pretty much everything an oven can, albeit in a smaller capacity, but use far less energy." Yes, the gourmetmaxx air fryer does have a preheat function. Using a preheat function in air fryers provides several benefits, such as ensuring even cooking and reducing cooking time. However, if your air fryer doesn't have this feature, you can still achieve great results by adjusting cooking times and temperatures accordingly. Is it possible to cook multiple dishes at once in the Gourmetmaxx Air Fryer? Tefal is a brand highly recommended by Mumsnet users for their reliable and quality products. The ActiFry Genius XL 2-in-1 is no exception. It is ideal for families with its six-portion capacity to cook a whole meal simultaneously using its two compartments and two-in-one technology. You can cook so much in this top-rated air fryer, including favourites from your best cookbooks, from meats to fish to curries.

Every time I use this Air Fryer, whether it’s for classic french fries or something more complex, [ it] cooks to perfection every time… The fact that you can make perfectly crisped food that’s moist without deep frying using oil makes the whole process that much easier. I would definitely recommend this product to a seasoned chef or the average cook who is just beginning.” There are a number of different types of air fryers on the market, which tend to vary in terms of capacity, number of programmes and method of cooking. Tefal air fryer here. Chipped Maris potatoes and a teaspoon of coconut oil makes lovely, soft-in-the-middle but crispy-on-the-outside chips.” (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user TeensArghhhh) Our verdict It works brilliantly, too. Mid-week we made halloumi kebabs and rice in one pot, in just 15 minutes. That’s good going, and there’s very little mess at the end. Style: Basket | Capacity: 1.6L (up to 450g chips) | Size: ‎25 x 18 x 30cm | Cooking modes: Poultry, steak or meat, bakes, fresh fries and veg, frozen fries and veg | Dishwasher-safe parts: No | Wattage: 1200W What we likeCan it be repaired independently? If the warranty on your appliance has expired, find out whether any independent appliance repairs services will fix it for you. Research recommended and trusted traders in your area, and they may be able to come out and take a look for you. Style: Basket | Capacity: 7.6L | Size: 38.4D x 31.7W x 40.3H centimetres | Cooking modes: Air fry, roast, grill, bake, reheat and dehydrate | Dishwasher-safe parts: Yes | Wattage: 1700W What we like

Air fryers have surged in popularity in recent years as more and more people have opted for this healthier method to create delicious fried food. Air fryers are perfect for reheating pasties and pies etc, they come out in about 10 mins and look and taste like you have just baked them. Garlic bread takes only minutes from frozen and does to perfection. Anyway , enough of the airfryer tips, I really know already, that I am going to enjoy this particular air fryer. It is huge compared to others (what will hold a lot, will hold a little). I look forward to writing another review in a few weeks, when I’ve had time to practice cooking with it. I wish that air cookers had been invented when my children were teenagers, coming in at different times to dinner,drying up in the oven, trying to keep warm for the last one home. With the air cooker it’s just as easy as placing items in and pressing the timer. Hey presto, dinner is done while your teenager has chance to sit and tell you about their day. Style: Basket | Capacity: 7.3L | Size: 39.5D x 39.5W x 39.8H centimetres | Cooking modes: Fry, bake, grill and roast | Dishwasher-safe parts: Yes | Wattage: 2225W What we like It takes a little more time to familiarize yourself with the options and usage, and it struggled with the coconut shrimp test. As with the other Proscenic products that we’ve reviewed, the Proscenic T22 is a smart product. It can connect to your Wi-Fi giving you control via the app or even Alexa. The app gives remote control, plus a load of recipes: you still have to do the prep and cooking, but you get step-by-step instructions and the air fryer will be set to the correct settings.Stirring paddle – Some air fryers have a stirring paddle so that you don’t have to shake or stir your food during the cooking process to ensure an even fry, although the jury’s out on whether stirring paddles improve the finish or not. You can sometimes remove the stirring paddle if you’d rather not use it. Cooking for 20 minutes at 200ºC, with 125ml of water in the bowl, chips were evenly cooked and had a nice crispy texture to the outside, while the inside remained soft and moist. Quite possibly, this is the best that we’ve seen any air fryer perform. Frozen hash browns and grilling rump steak were also cooked to perfection. Pressure cooking works well, too, reducing the amount of time it takes to cook a lot of food. That’s hugely flexible, and we found that this air fryer made short work of all dinners, letting us cook two different parts of the dinner to finish at the same time, or just increase the total capacity for one part. Testing, we found that chips came out perfectly, and frozen food was dealt with brilliantly. Temperature controls – Some air fryers have this function while others don’t. It’s worth noting that temperature control doesn’t necessarily lead to better-tasting food. You may find that it’s enough to rely on the relevant ‘function’ buttons on your air fryer.