Things that please me - Part 6

[cats_09]

People still use ovens?

Air fryer and BBQ here - can't remember the last time I used the oven

 

[MrsEddieBetts]

WTAF. How for so long?

I struggled through with one stove burner and an air fryer.

 

[gaskin]

People still use ovens?

Air fryer and BBQ here - can't remember the last time I used the oven

Use the oven all the time. Air Fryer gets a bit of a workout. I haven't used a BBQ in years.

 

[Gralin]

People still use ovens?

Air fryer and BBQ here - can't remember the last time I used the oven

Plenty of stuff doesn't fit in our air fryer

 

[cats_09]

Use the oven all the time. Air Fryer gets a bit of a workout. I haven't used a BBQ in years.

Mine have become air fryer and/or bbq majority of the time

I've got a Weber Q & a Kettle - I haven't used the Kettle in forever but looking at resurrecting it to try slow cooking/smoking some brisket. The Weber Q gets a lot more use - cooking steaks, chicken, fish or whatever I want to grill, plus I've got frypans for it which get use for cooking tomatoes, mushrooms, confit duck legs etc

I'm thinking that the last time I used my oven was to try cooking a roast pork but after turning up the heat for the cracking the baking dish cracked in half

So after that failure I went back to the air fryer for most of that type of cooking, plus I've learnt it's pretty good for things like sausages, fish, schnitzel etc - getting stuff nice & crispy on the outside with minimal effort needed

 

[Gralin]

Mine have become air fryer and/or bbq majority of the time

I've got a Weber Q & a Kettle - I haven't used the Kettle in forever but looking at resurrecting it to try slow cooking/smoking some brisket. The Weber Q gets a lot more use - cooking steaks, chicken, fish or whatever I want to grill, plus I've got frypans for it which get use for cooking tomatoes, mushrooms, confit duck legs etc

I'm thinking that the last time I used my oven was to try cooking a roast pork but after turning up the heat for the cracking the baking dish cracked in half

So after that failure I went back to the air fryer for most of that type of cooking, plus I've learnt it's pretty good for things like sausages, fish, schnitzel etc - getting stuff nice & crispy on the outside with minimal effort needed

I wonder if I can convince my partner they need to start using the smoker again

 

[cats_09]

I wonder if I can convince my partner they need to start using the smoker again

I was trying to work out if I should buy a smoker but then remembered there's a kettle bbq that would likely do a similar job without needing to fork out money for something that may not get the usage to justify the purchase cost

 

[Gralin]

I was trying to work out if I should buy a smoker but then remembered there's a kettle bbq that would likely do a similar job without needing to fork out money for something that may not get the usage to justify the purchase cost

Everything cooked in it tastes so good

It's probably not good for you

 

[Dogs_R_Us]

The other person in my house views the air fryer as the so it’s mainly the cooktop and oven. The fryer gets used for chips and roast vegs. Weber bbq for steaks and the kettle for roasts (occasionally).

 

[Over The Post]

Plenty of stuff doesn't fit in our air fryer

Don't have that problem. I've done a 1.8kg rolled pork shoulder + roast veg in this. So glad we got it in NZ. Had never really heard of air fryers until we were faced with only having a cooktop and microwave for months. ****ing brilliant. I've never been able to get crackling on a pork roast in the oven, nail it every time in the ninj. How much did we like it? Brought it back with us as excess baggage for $95 rather than sell it and buy another over here.

 

[Gralin]

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Don't have that problem. I've done a 1.8kg rolled pork shoulder + roast veg in this. So glad we got it in NZ. Had never really heard of air fryers until we were faced with only having a cooktop and microwave for months. ****ing brilliant. I've never been able to get crackling on a pork roast in the oven, nail it every time in the ninj. How much did we like it? Brought it back with us as excess baggage for $95 rather than sell it and buy another over here.

Yeah I looked at bigger ones

I got outvoted

 

[Over The Post]

Do the crossed arms smug "told you so" look every time it gets used now.

 

[Gralin]

Do the crossed arms smug "told you so" look every time it gets used now.

I don't have the confidence to pull it off

 

[rocker_oz33]

People still use ovens?

Air fryer and BBQ here - can't remember the last time I used the oven

Makes a difference if you got a really good oven.
We got this Bosh one with the new kitchen is ****ing great.Would be better than most air fryers.
I wouldn't mind a new BBQ tho.

 

[cats_09]

I started with the cheap Kmart basket version and recently upgraded to this




Being able to cook on one side, both or remove the divider for a wider option has been a really nice addition

Cooked one of those Peking duck breasts that you can get from the supermarket in the basket tonight - came out perfectly cooked to go really nicely with salad which was made in the time it took to cook the duck

 

[Gralin]

I started with the cheap Kmart basket version and recently upgraded to this

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Being able to cook on one side, both or remove the divider for a wider option has been a really nice addition

Cooked one of those Peking duck breasts that you can get from the supermarket in the basket tonight - came out perfectly cooked to go really nicely with salad which was made in the time it took to cook the duck

We have the cheap Kmart basket version

All the numbers have rubbed off the dials so you're putting dials to where you think the numbers used to be

 

[rocker_oz33]

We have the cheap Kmart basket version

All the numbers have rubbed off the dials so you're putting dials to where you think the numbers used to be

Chief not paying you enough.
But he can out one under your tree .

 

[Scotland]

Air fryers are overrated. Convenient and way more efficient heating up a small basket instead of a whole oven if you are just doing some chips or re-heating something small but you can't beat a proper oven with a heavy based roasting dish.

I have a little toaster oven also which is pretty similar to one of the air fryers above with the glass doors. If I'm making cheese on toast or something I want to watch like a hawk. If it's just chips I am happy to throw them in the basket and give it a shake half way through.

 

[PowerfulPies2023]

Erica Saraceni

 

[Neese]

I use my oven a lot and also my slow cooker for filling up the freezer. Current meals are chili con carne and chicken and veggie soup.

 

[rocker_oz33]

Air fryers are overrated. Convenient and way more efficient heating up a small basket instead of a whole oven if you are just doing some chips or re-heating something small but you can't beat a proper oven with a heavy based roasting dish.

I have a little toaster oven also which is pretty similar to one of the air fryers above with the glass doors. If I'm making cheese on toast or something I want to watch like a hawk. If it's just chips I am happy to throw them in the basket and give it a shake half way through.

Agree a decent oven is better imo.
I mean how many kitchen gadgets do we really need .

One place I was staying at i either couldn't use the oven or no oven tray.
So cooked steak and thick chips in the fry pan worked well.

I put the deep fry outside.
Was going well till the dogs knocked it over.
One time.

 

[rocker_oz33]

I use my oven a lot and also my slow cooker for filling up the freezer. Current meals are chili con carne and chicken and veggie soup.

Got a slow cooker and mincer etc.
That never get used.

 

[the_interloper]

My son's elite comeback to me the other night. I can't quite remember the conversation but I said something like "oh I suppose you think I should go in the World's Biggest Butthead competition wouldn't you?"

Quick as a flash he said "uh no, they wouldn't let you compete, they'd say no professionals!" I lost it, **** yes he does have a bit of smartarse in him!

 

[rocker_oz33]

My son's elite comeback to me the other night. I can't quite remember the conversation but I said something like "oh I suppose you think I should go in the World's Biggest Butthead competition wouldn't you?"

Quick as a flash he said "uh no, they wouldn't let you compete, they'd say no professionals!" I lost it, **** yes he does have a bit of smartarse in him!

Apple does not fall far from the tree.

 

[rocker_oz33]

I'm a bit loose sometimes I went into a vintage shop this old lady was putting in some screws.
I said what you doing screwing around in the corner.

**** that was loose.
But worked out OK.
They didn't kick me out.