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Old 01-01-2012, 19:46
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Got an Actifry for Christmas (Yes I asked for it) and its brilliant. So far have cooked sausages in it, parsnips, chips and tonight paprika chicken.

Anyone else got one and if so what have you cooked in it?
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Old 02-01-2012, 12:04
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our fave things in ours so far are Barbeque chicken legs (as per the recipe book, sauce of your choice added half way through cooking time) and saute potatoes with onion(again trial and error plus actifry instructions, onions added 10 mins before end of cooking)
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Old 02-01-2012, 12:52
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Seriously jealous here! That was on my christmas list, but santa 'forgot' to deliver!
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Old 02-01-2012, 13:08
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Curry, chilli, stir fry, it does the best roast spuds and parsnips. I add a bit of honey at the last few mins to my parsnips.
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Old 02-01-2012, 13:29
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We have one but we only really use it for cooking chips. We should try it out some more! I can't stand the smell of it while it's cooking though, it really makes me gag
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Old 02-01-2012, 14:41
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i have one but i rarely use it - i must make more of an effort to use it more.
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Old 03-01-2012, 15:13
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we use one on a Slimming World diet and the chips are lovely, once you get the technique right - i only use low calorie spray oil btw - doesn't pong just a bit noisy.
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Old 04-01-2012, 11:50
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I did the parsnips in it for Christmas and everyone said how good they were. Did paprika chicken the other day and the family said it was nicer than the usual way. Am a very pleased bunny
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Old 04-01-2012, 17:35
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Keep an eye on it in case it catches fire mind.
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Old 04-01-2012, 18:58
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Blimey! Are they known for catching fire?
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Old 04-01-2012, 19:11
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we have an airfyer which is just as god as actifry. didn't but actifry as read reviews they catch on fire
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Old 04-01-2012, 20:24
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Keep an eye on it in case it catches fire mind.
Blimey! Are they known for catching fire?
we have an airfyer which is just as god as actifry. didn't but actifry as read reviews they catch on fire
Some previous models did catch fire, however they may have rectified the fault for the newer units? I wouldn't buy one until I was sure of this though.
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Old 05-01-2012, 00:45
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Some previous models did catch fire, however they may have rectified the fault for the newer units? I wouldn't buy one until I was sure of this though.
They're still catching fire, new units too Philips are bringing out something similar (if it's not out already) so I'm waiting for one of those.

*Edit* I've had 2 Actifries, both caught fire.
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Old 05-01-2012, 15:08
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They're still catching fire, new units too Philips are bringing out something similar (if it's not out already) so I'm waiting for one of those.

*Edit* I've had 2 Actifries, both caught fire.
Blimey I'm glad Santa forgot mine now!

Just looked on amazon at the Philips AirFryer it's £200 so will see if the price comes down some time!
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Old 05-01-2012, 17:18
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My mother in law had one and it did make lovely chips, hers didn't actually catch fire but started smoking,
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Old 05-01-2012, 17:27
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My mother in law had one and it did make lovely chips, hers didn't actually catch fire but started smoking,
didn't it know it's bad for you?



sorry
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Old 16-01-2012, 14:48
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They're still catching fire, new units too Philips are bringing out something similar (if it's not out already) so I'm waiting for one of those.

*Edit* I've had 2 Actifries, both caught fire.
I have been trying to decide between either the ActiFry or the Philips AirFryer as I'm determined to start eating more healthy this year!
If the ActiFrys are prone to catching fire though, I think it'll be the Philips!

The AirFryer can be bought for around £150 these days, acording to this price comparison site... still fairly expensive though - anyone know if it's as good as they make out?
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Old 16-01-2012, 18:23
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My friend got one and did me some chips in it, VILE chips, thank god i have a deep fat fryer.
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Old 16-01-2012, 18:28
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My friend got one and did me some chips in it, VILE chips, thank god i have a deep fat fryer.
The chips are far better in a deep fat fryer.

still haven't used mine since the last time i posted on here - i really must go and get it out and give it a use.
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Old 22-11-2012, 14:25
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I really want the Philips AirFryer http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...pf_rd_i=468294

I can't believe it used to be £200! Gone down to £89 now!

Would be good to know whether any DS'ers have one and their thoughts on it.
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Old 22-11-2012, 19:51
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I use the crisp and bake halogen oven, it got the same sort of system as the actitfry in that it got a paddle at the bottom and rotate the chips and you only have to use a bit of oil.

i got mine from ideal world . the one advantage over the actifry is that it can be used as a normal oven, the other a while back was cost. but now the actifry is at a better price.

The problem with bother the actifry and the crisp and bake is that you can't really do two things at the same time, so say you want fish and chips, that is not possible, but then it is not possible, to do fish really in the actifry at all.


As for the chips in the crisp and bake, I find they are fine, maybe a bit dryer than normal deep fried chips, but what do you expect, you only put a tiny bit of oil on them.

i have not used my deep fat fryer since i been using the crisp and bake. i am going to get a second smaller Halogen oven, so I can cook say chips in the crisp and bake and something else in the smaller oven. It will still work out cheaper to run than my standard oven.

As for the acitfry, i have tried chips from one and they are ok, it depends on what oil you use, best is to use olive oil.
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Old 22-11-2012, 20:55
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Have toyed with the idea for a year, but am a bit scared by the stories that they blow up in flames.
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Old 22-11-2012, 22:13
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We have one but we only really use it for cooking chips. We should try it out some more! I can't stand the smell of it while it's cooking though, it really makes me gag
Well it's only smelling of what you're cooking. Perhaps the blame (if it smells that bad) lies closer to home than the actual Actifry?

I've done roasties, chips, sausages, caramelised veg etc and I have to say it does a pretty good job. Must admit I don't use it often as the oven does just as good a job. Good marketing is what's behind it IMO, and yes, I freely admit I fell for it.
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