hi Jennifer. some recipes state to add a little oil while others say not to add any. Also of course, it's a matter of personal choice. you don't have to use oil for frozen fries, but I prefer to for the flavour. Cheers andrew
----- Original Message ----- From: "Jennifer Chambers" <jennile...@gmail.com> To: <cookinginthedark@acbradio.org> Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 9:07 AM Subject: Re: [CnD] Looking for a deep fryer Wow, this is amazing! You said you can add oil, or no oil at all. Okay, you have convinced me. I am indeed saving my pennies! Jennifer On 2/7/11, Andrew niven <ani...@ihug.co.nz> wrote: > hi Penny. > i forgot to mention in previous post that the heat is also circulated by a > convection fan so the > food is always nice and crisp. > Cheers > Andrew > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Andrew niven" <ani...@ihug.co.nz> > To: <cookinginthedark@acbradio.org> > Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 8:48 AM > Subject: Re: [CnD] Looking for a deep fryer > > > hi Penny. > The Actifry is a totally different concept to a deep fryer. The main unit > is round and has a hinged > lid. The cooking is done in a round nonstick pan. The pan has a stirrer > paddle in the middle of it > so the food is being continuously stirred as it cooks. You simply put the > pan into the machine from > cold, add the food and oil (or no oil if preferred), close the lid and press > the start button. The > machine has a timer, but i never use it preferring a talking timer instead. > When the time has > elapsed, simply presss the button again to turn the machine off, open the > lid at the touch of > another button and remove the pan of food. i hope this helps. > Cheers > andrew > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Penny Reeder" <penny.ree...@gmail.com> > To: <cookinginthedark@acbradio.org> > Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2011 4:37 AM > Subject: Re: [CnD] Looking for a deep fryer > > > Hi Andrew, > > Can you describe how the fryer works? I used to > have a TFal deep fryer. It used quite a bit of > oil which one could filter and save, and it had a > filter and a cover, so the whole house didn't > smell like deep frying when we used it. But, I > had to attach the basket to a grove inside the > fryer, then lower it into the oil with a lever > that was on the outside and cook, etc. I had a > lot of trouble attaching the basket to the grove > where it was supposed to go, and I finally sold the tghing at a garage sale. > > I liked the results and thought that the product > was designed well, except for the necessity of > attaching the basket inside the hot deep fryer. > > How does yours work? > > Thanks. > Penny > > > At 12:32 AM 2/7/2011, you wrote: >>hi jennifer. >>i'd definitely recommend one of these products >>to anyone. They wold have to be one of the most >>blind friendly appliances i've ever come across, >>and they're also ideal for those who wish to watch >>their fat intake. >>Cheers >>andrew >> >>----- Original Message ----- >>From: "Jennifer Chambers" <jennile...@gmail.com> >>To: <cookinginthedark@acbradio.org> >>Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 5:20 PM >>Subject: Re: [CnD] Looking for a deep fryer >> >> >>Andrew, thanks for posting this. I was wondering if the hing would >>work very well, and it's reassuring to know that it does. I might >>start saving my pennies! >> >>Jennifer >> >>On 2/6/11, Andrew niven <ani...@ihug.co.nz> wrote: >> > hi there. >> > i have one of these fryers myself. The one i have is called a Tefal >> > Actifry. I use it a lot, not >> > only for chips but also for chicken pieces, sausages etc. The food is >> > definitely low in fat and >> > tastes great. >> > Cheers >> > Andrew >> > >> > ----- Original Message ----- >> > From: "Jennifer Chambers" <jennile...@gmail.com> >> > To: <cookinginthedark@acbradio.org> >> > Sent: Monday, February 07, 2011 8:20 AM >> > Subject: Re: [CnD] Looking for a deep fryer >> > >> > >> > Doug, I doubt you want to spend $300 for this, but Hammacher has a >> > deep-fryer that requires using only one tablespoon oil. I have not >> > used this, nor even seen it, but it sounds as if it might be safe. >> > There is a toll-free number to call and ask questions, which you will >> > find below. If you want to place an order with Hammacher, call >> > 800-321-1484. Note that the number to call and ask questions about >> > this deep-fryer is a different number. Here is the information taken >> > from the website: >> > >> > http://www.hammacher.com >> > >> > The Healthiest Deep Fryer. >> > >> > This fryer makes up to 2 lbs. of crisp, succulent fried food using >> > only one tablespoon of oil. The nominal amount of oil results in >> > french fries with only >> > 3% fat--far superior to the 14% fat content of conventionally >> > deep-fried potatoes. An internal convection oven heats to 338ยบ F and >> > evenly circulates hot >> > air to cook chicken wings, shrimp, or spring rolls with the same >> > crunchy exterior and moist interior produced by conventional deep >> > fryers. Food slowly >> > revolves around the nonstick basin while an integrated paddle >> > automatically turns and mixes ingredients with the oil and other >> > seasonings to ensure even >> > cooking. Virtually all of the cooking oil is absorbed by the food, >> > eliminating the hassle of disposing of large quantities of used oil. >> > The device does >> > not require any preheating, it has a timer, and its cover, cooking >> > basin, and paddle are dishwasher safe. Includes a recipe booklet. 9 >> > 1/2" H x 12 1/2" >> > W x 16 1/2" D. (6 lbs.) >> > >> > The Healthiest Deep Fryer Recipe Ideas >> > The Healthiest Deep Fryer Recipes >> > To help you get started with The Heathiest Deep Fryer, we have >> > provided some recipes below. >> > >> > Click to Print: Classic Crispy French Fries >> > >> > >> > >> > Click to Print: Green Beans with Almonds and Parsley >> > >> > >> > >> > Click to Print: Chipotle Beef Chili >> > >> > >> > >> > Click to Print: Mixed Berry Compote >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > If you have questions please contact our Customer Service >> > Representatives at 1-800-395-7006. Place your order over the phone 24 >> > hours a day or send us an >> > email at >> > customerserv...@hammacher.com >> > , responses provided within 1 business hour. >> > >> > >> > Item 78600 >> > $299.95 >> > Available for Immediate Shipment. >> > >> > >> > On 2/1/11, Doug Lawlor <doug.law...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Hello List: >> >> I am looking for a recommendation for a deep fryer that would be safe >> >> for >> >> a >> >> blind person to use. I had one years ago but I did not like the fact >> >> you >> >> had >> >> to open the lid, fit this wire handle into the basket, lift it and then >> >> try >> >> to fit it into a slot inside the device all while the lid of the device >> >> was >> >> open. 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