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Old 04-04-2010, 18:47
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Just bought an Actifry and wondering if you can cook two things at once? Say some chips and chicken? Has anyone tried this? Can't see any mention of it anywhere!
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Old 05-04-2010, 08:04
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Have cut sausage in half and cooked them with the chips so didn't put any oil in.
About 5 mins before the chips are cooked by OH chops up a green pepper and puts it in the pan. He also puts in chopped up bacon but don't know when he puts that in (out at the moment) but will ask.
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Old 06-04-2010, 13:30
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Thanks jazzyjazzy - I feel much more encouraged to give it a go now!

Still can't quiet get my chips to be the golden colour they are on the pictures though....
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Old 06-04-2010, 13:54
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I'm toying with the idea of getting one of these. Are they as good as people say and what else are they good for other than chips?
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Old 06-04-2010, 14:00
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I'm toying with the idea of getting one of these. Are they as good as people say and what else are they good for other than chips?
Chips have so far been much nicer than anything we've managed to oven cook. And we tried some chicken wings which were also superb (slightly crispy outside and soft inside).

Meat, veg and fruit are all listed in the book. Theres also a recipe book with full meals, sauces and even deserts with it.

On the down side, the actual machine does seem rather expensive for what it is and doesn't feel mega robust.
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Old 06-04-2010, 15:06
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I'm toying with the idea of getting one of these. Are they as good as people say and what else are they good for other than chips?
We have 1 there very good although only have it for health benifits the chips are good though worth the money in my opinion
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Old 06-04-2010, 15:32
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Thanks for that you two! I'll pick one up tomorrow.
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Old 06-04-2010, 15:45
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Thanks for that you two! I'll pick one up tomorrow.
The recipe book is very good and I've done a fair few from it.

I also use it for corned beef hash (I posted the recipe here) in an IHOP style. For easy, no attention stir fry it's excellent.
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Old 07-04-2010, 22:14
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The recipe book is very good and I've done a fair few from it.

I also use it for corned beef hash (I posted the recipe here) in an IHOP style. For easy, no attention stir fry it's excellent.
Could you point me towards that hash recipe? Could do with a good easy one!
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Old 08-04-2010, 00:55
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I've heard some bad things about them. Haven't people reported that they spontaneously combust or something?
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Old 08-04-2010, 08:24
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Could you point me towards that hash recipe? Could do with a good easy one!
It's post #5 on this thread:

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/forums/s...hlight=actifry

It's very, very easy
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Old 19-04-2010, 12:12
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Have cut sausage in half and cooked them with the chips so didn't put any oil in.
About 5 mins before the chips are cooked by OH chops up a green pepper and puts it in the pan. He also puts in chopped up bacon but don't know when he puts that in (out at the moment) but will ask.
Did you put the sausages in with the chips and did they take the same time?
Also, did you cut the sausages in half across the middle or lengthways?
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