Air Fryer. Fad or nah?

You could just get one of those small convection oven / toaster ovens.

It is basically the same thing, and could have more uses

I keep it right next my instant pot, Ronco rotisserie, fry daddy, panini maker, waffle iron, juicer. Smoothie maker, bread maker, ice cream maker , crock pot and rice maker, but I use it more than my bamboo steamer

Breville Smart Oven

Best thing I can say about them is they’re excellent at heating/crisping up leftover fried food, especially catfish.

So I watched a video where a guy floured some chicken thighs and put it in the air fryer with a little bit of oil. They came out looking like crispy fried chicken thighs. You're saying this can be done in a toaster oven? The air fryer offers nothing more than a toaster oven?

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I keep in right next my instant pot, Ronco rotisserie, fry daddy, panini maker, waffle iron, juicer. Smoothie maker, bread maker, ice cream maker , crock pot and rice maker, but I use it more than my bamboo steamer

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The Breville listed is way more than a toaster oven. You can cook a 14 lb. turkey in it.

The biggest thing it did for me is counter and cabinet clutter. I don’t need a separate toaster, air fryer, etc now taking up space.

I have a big regular oven, and the Breville gets used 5x more than the big one (and I have a micro bakery business). The Breville heats up very quickly, much faster than the full size oven), so it’s ideal for cooking for one or two, or reheating. A standard quarter sheet pan will fit into it, as will a 12” pizza, a 12 cup muffin tin, and a 9 x 13 pan.

The convection is great for the trendy air frying concept, and it is perfect for reheating crispy things. Move the rake up a position and it’s just like a regular toaster, too.

Salad shooter.