First times I tried, seems they did not cook well enough.

Should I place the fries/tots on the top rack or the bottom rack?

What setting (Bake, Broil, Toast, Convection)?

Thanks.

On Saturday, October 20, 2018 at 12:48:58 PM UTC-5, John Doe wrote:
>
> First times I tried, seems they did not cook well enough.
>
> Should I place the fries/tots on the top rack or the bottom rack?
>
> What setting (Bake, Broil, Toast, Convection)?
>
> Thanks.
>
Follow the package directions of time, temperature and cooking method.

On Sat, 20 Oct 2018 17:48:55 -0000 (UTC), John Doe wrote:

> First times I tried, seems they did not cook well enough.
>
> Should I place the fries/tots on the top rack or the bottom rack?
>
> What setting (Bake, Broil, Toast, Convection)?
>
> Thanks.

Spay with vegetable oil (such as pas Pam spray) then into toaster
oven on convection toast setting (both upper and lower elements) at
its highest temperature. If no middle rack position, then put
potatoes on a rack in a tray.

The "flat tots" cook better than the cylindrical tots in the oven.
I do these all the time. French fries never come out as well as the
tots.

-sw

On 10/20/2018 12:48 PM, John Doe wrote:
> First times I tried, seems they did not cook well enough.
>
> Should I place the fries/tots on the top rack or the bottom rack?
>
> What setting (Bake, Broil, Toast, Convection)?
>
> Thanks.

Â* None of the above , go get yourself an air fryer .

--
Snag
Yes , I'm old
and crochety - and armed .
Get outta my woods !

"Terry Coombs" wrote in message news
On 10/20/2018 12:48 PM, John Doe wrote:
> First times I tried, seems they did not cook well enough.
>
> Should I place the fries/tots on the top rack or the bottom rack?
>
> What setting (Bake, Broil, Toast, Convection)?
>
> Thanks.

None of the above , go get yourself an air fryer .

Snag

==

Yes!!! I am learning more how to use mine now and it would do that
particular job wonderfully))

On Sat, 20 Oct 2018 15:05:12 -0500, Terry Coombs wrote:

> On 10/20/2018 12:48 PM, John Doe wrote:
>> First times I tried, seems they did not cook well enough.
>>
>> Should I place the fries/tots on the top rack or the bottom rack?
>>
>> What setting (Bake, Broil, Toast, Convection)?
>>
>> Thanks.
>
> * None of the above , go get yourself an air fryer .

Those toy air fryers are just cheap convection toaster ovens.

-sw

On 10/20/2018 3:18 PM, Ophelia wrote:
>
>
> "Terry Coombs"Â* wrote in message news >
> On 10/20/2018 12:48 PM, John Doe wrote:
>> First times I tried, seems they did not cook well enough.
>>
>> Should I place the fries/tots on the top rack or the bottom rack?
>>
>> What setting (Bake, Broil, Toast, Convection)?
>>
>> Thanks.
>
> Â* None of the above , go get yourself an air fryer .
>
> Â*Snag
>
> ==
>
> Yes!!!Â* I am learning more how to use mine now and it would do that
> particular job wonderfully))

Â* Chicken strips ! We bought ours because nuked tater tots were yucky ,
the toaster oven scorched them and left them frozen inside , and while
the Big Oven did a great job , we're runnin' that stove on a 20 (or 30)
pound propane bottle until we find a bigger tank we like and would like
to conserve gas . She bought some chicken strips that are awesome in the
A/F - formed chicken product nuggets still suck , though they suck less
.... and frozen spring/egg rolls are so much better than any other way
I've had them - including deep fried - that they make it worth having .

--
Snag
Yes , I'm old
and crochety - and armed .
Get outta my woods !

John Doe wrote:

> First times I tried, seems they did not cook well enough.
>
> Should I place the fries/tots on the top rack or the bottom rack?
>
> What setting (Bake, Broil, Toast, Convection)?
>
> Thanks.

JD, we do not know the size or power of your unit so this can't really
be answered well.

You want about the middle of the toaster oven and 400F is about right
for most types.

Sqwertz wrote:

> On Sat, 20 Oct 2018 15:05:12 -0500, Terry Coombs wrote:
>
> > On 10/20/2018 12:48 PM, John Doe wrote:
> >> First times I tried, seems they did not cook well enough.
> > >
> >> Should I place the fries/tots on the top rack or the bottom rack?
> > >
> >> What setting (Bake, Broil, Toast, Convection)?
> > >
> >> Thanks.
> >
> > * None of the above , go get yourself an air fryer .
>
> Those toy air fryers are just cheap convection toaster ovens.
>
> -sw

How do you know?

On Sat, 20 Oct 2018 18:20:55 -0500, cshenk wrote:

> Sqwertz wrote:
>
>> On Sat, 20 Oct 2018 15:05:12 -0500, Terry Coombs wrote:
>>
>>> On 10/20/2018 12:48 PM, John Doe wrote:
>>>> First times I tried, seems they did not cook well enough.
>>> >
>>>> Should I place the fries/tots on the top rack or the bottom rack?
>>> >
>>>> What setting (Bake, Broil, Toast, Convection)?
>>> >
>>>> Thanks.
>>>
>>> * None of the above , go get yourself an air fryer .
>>
>> Those toy air fryers are just cheap convection toaster ovens.
>
> How do you know?

Uh, because that's what they are. I've used both and my convection
toaster ovens have all been the better, more versatile product.

-sw

Sqwertz wrote:

> On Sat, 20 Oct 2018 18:20:55 -0500, cshenk wrote:
>
> > Sqwertz wrote:
> >
> >> On Sat, 20 Oct 2018 15:05:12 -0500, Terry Coombs wrote:
> >>
> >>> On 10/20/2018 12:48 PM, John Doe wrote:
> >>>> First times I tried, seems they did not cook well enough.
> >>> >
> >>>> Should I place the fries/tots on the top rack or the bottom rack?
> >>> >
> >>>> What setting (Bake, Broil, Toast, Convection)?
> >>> >
> >>>> Thanks.
> >>>
> >>> * None of the above , go get yourself an air fryer .
> >>
> >> Those toy air fryers are just cheap convection toaster ovens.
> >
> > How do you know?
>
> Uh, because that's what they are. I've used both and my convection
> toaster ovens have all been the better, more versatile product.
>
> -sw

So you have an air fryer? Tested it?

On Sat, 20 Oct 2018 19:21:45 -0500, cshenk wrote:

> Sqwertz wrote:
>
>> On Sat, 20 Oct 2018 18:20:55 -0500, cshenk wrote:
>>
>>> Sqwertz wrote:
>>>
>>>> On Sat, 20 Oct 2018 15:05:12 -0500, Terry Coombs wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> On 10/20/2018 12:48 PM, John Doe wrote:
>>>>>> First times I tried, seems they did not cook well enough.
>>>>> >
>>>>>> Should I place the fries/tots on the top rack or the bottom rack?
>>>>> >
>>>>>> What setting (Bake, Broil, Toast, Convection)?
>>>>> >
>>>>>> Thanks.
>>>>>
>>>>> * None of the above , go get yourself an air fryer .
>>>>
>>>> Those toy air fryers are just cheap convection toaster ovens.
>>>
>>> How do you know?
>>
>> Uh, because that's what they are. I've used both and my convection
>> toaster ovens have all been the better, more versatile product.
>
> So you have an air fryer? Tested it?

WTF did I *just* say?

And these reviewers agree with me:
https://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-air-fryer/

-sw

-sw

On 10/20/2018 7:21 PM, cshenk wrote:
> Sqwertz wrote:
>
>> On Sat, 20 Oct 2018 18:20:55 -0500, cshenk wrote:
>>
>>> Sqwertz wrote:
>>>
>>>> On Sat, 20 Oct 2018 15:05:12 -0500, Terry Coombs wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> On 10/20/2018 12:48 PM, John Doe wrote:
>>>>>> First times I tried, seems they did not cook well enough.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Should I place the fries/tots on the top rack or the bottom rack?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> What setting (Bake, Broil, Toast, Convection)?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks.
>>>>> Â* None of the above , go get yourself an air fryer .
>>>> Those toy air fryers are just cheap convection toaster ovens.
>>> How do you know?
>> Uh, because that's what they are. I've used both and my convection
>> toaster ovens have all been the better, more versatile product.
>>
>> -sw
> So you have an air fryer? Tested it?

Â* Of course not ! If he did he's be singin' their praises . Just
another wannabee chef whose head is bigger than his oven . Unfortunately .

--
Snag
Yes , I'm old
and crochety - and armed .
Get outta my woods !

On Sat, 20 Oct 2018 20:19:35 -0500, Terry Coombs wrote:

> On 10/20/2018 7:21 PM, cshenk wrote:
>> Sqwertz wrote:
>>
>>> On Sat, 20 Oct 2018 18:20:55 -0500, cshenk wrote:
>>>
>>>> Sqwertz wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> On Sat, 20 Oct 2018 15:05:12 -0500, Terry Coombs wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> On 10/20/2018 12:48 PM, John Doe wrote:
>>>>>>> First times I tried, seems they did not cook well enough.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Should I place the fries/tots on the top rack or the bottom rack?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> What setting (Bake, Broil, Toast, Convection)?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Thanks.
>>>>>> * None of the above , go get yourself an air fryer .
>>>>> Those toy air fryers are just cheap convection toaster ovens.
>>>> How do you know?
>>> Uh, because that's what they are. I've used both and my convection
>>> toaster ovens have all been the better, more versatile product.
>>>
>> So you have an air fryer? Tested it?
>
> * Of course not ! If he did he's be singin' their praises . Just
> another wannabee chef whose head is bigger than his oven . Unfortunately .

And yet another petty little bitch that can't be bothered to read.

Anybody who praises their toy air fryer has never had a half-way
decent convection toaster oven.

https://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-air-fryer/

-sw

Sqwertz > wrote:

> Terry Coombs wrote:
>> John Doe wrote:

>>> First times I tried, seems they did not cook well enough.
>>>
>>> Should I place the fries/tots on the top rack or the bottom rack?
>>>
>>> What setting (Bake, Broil, Toast, Convection)?

>> * None of the above , go get yourself an air fryer .
>
> Those toy air fryers are just cheap convection toaster ovens.

I appreciate your detailed other answer, but considering the fact MY
cheap convection toaster oven cost less than a small air fryer,
difficult to believe the air fryer does not do a better job. It might
depend on whether a cheap air fryer gets to higher temperatures more
easily or whether its convection is much better. I will search the cheap
air fryer reviews for (fries, tater tots). I think fries is what they
show in the product for sale pictures.

Something else to look for is ease of cleaning, like the toaster oven
and the microwave.

Terry Coombs > wrote:

> go get yourself an air fryer

BUY NOW AND SAVE!!!

"Terry Coombs" wrote in message news
On 10/20/2018 3:18 PM, Ophelia wrote:
>
>
> "Terry Coombs" wrote in message news >
> On 10/20/2018 12:48 PM, John Doe wrote:
>> First times I tried, seems they did not cook well enough.
>>
>> Should I place the fries/tots on the top rack or the bottom rack?
>>
>> What setting (Bake, Broil, Toast, Convection)?
>>
>> Thanks.
>
> None of the above , go get yourself an air fryer .
>
> Snag
>
> ==
>
> Yes!!! I am learning more how to use mine now and it would do that
> particular job wonderfully))

Chicken strips ! We bought ours because nuked tater tots were yucky ,
the toaster oven scorched them and left them frozen inside , and while
the Big Oven did a great job , we're runnin' that stove on a 20 (or 30)
pound propane bottle until we find a bigger tank we like and would like
to conserve gas . She bought some chicken strips that are awesome in the
A/F - formed chicken product nuggets still suck , though they suck less
.... and frozen spring/egg rolls are so much better than any other way
I've had them - including deep fried - that they make it worth having .


Snag

===

It is the smallest unit I have for cooking like that. Only a tiny amount of
oil too, which is a big plus

On Sun, 21 Oct 2018 05:29:09 -0000 (UTC), John Doe wrote:

> Sqwertz > wrote:
>
>> Terry Coombs wrote:
>>> John Doe wrote:
>
>>>> First times I tried, seems they did not cook well enough.
>>>>
>>>> Should I place the fries/tots on the top rack or the bottom rack?
>>>>
>>>> What setting (Bake, Broil, Toast, Convection)?
>
>>> * None of the above , go get yourself an air fryer .
>>
>> Those toy air fryers are just cheap convection toaster ovens.
>
> I appreciate your detailed other answer, but considering the fact MY
> cheap convection toaster oven cost less than a small air fryer,
> difficult to believe the air fryer does not do a better job.

So you automatically assume that what costs more, works better?

Consider which one pays more for advertising, which one is made out
of mostly plastic, and which is made of mostly metal. Also ask
yourself why an air fryer would cost more considering the
construction of both the toaster oven and the air fryer (like why do
most toaster oven have four elements, while the air fryer only has
one).

If you have an air fryer that's so great at what it does, why aren't
you using it for fries and tots in the first place?!?!

-sw

On Sun, 21 Oct 2018 04:05:25 -0500, in rec.food.cooking you wrote:

> If you have an air fryer that's so great at what it does, why aren't
> you using it for fries and tots in the first place?!?!

Scratch that part. I thought you said you had an air fryer.

-sw

Sqwertz wrote:

> On Sat, 20 Oct 2018 20:19:35 -0500, Terry Coombs wrote:
>
> > On 10/20/2018 7:21 PM, cshenk wrote:
> >> Sqwertz wrote:
> > >
> >>> On Sat, 20 Oct 2018 18:20:55 -0500, cshenk wrote:
> > > >
> >>>> Sqwertz wrote:
> > > > >
> >>>>> On Sat, 20 Oct 2018 15:05:12 -0500, Terry Coombs wrote:
> > > > > >
> >>>>>> On 10/20/2018 12:48 PM, John Doe wrote:
> >>>>>>> First times I tried, seems they did not cook well enough.
> > > > > > > >
> >>>>>>> Should I place the fries/tots on the top rack or the bottom
> rack?
> > > > > > > >
> >>>>>>> What setting (Bake, Broil, Toast, Convection)?
> > > > > > > >
> >>>>>>> Thanks.
> >>>>>> * None of the above , go get yourself an air fryer .
> >>>>> Those toy air fryers are just cheap convection toaster ovens.
> >>>> How do you know?
> >>> Uh, because that's what they are. I've used both and my
> convection >>> toaster ovens have all been the better, more versatile
> product.
> > > >
> >> So you have an air fryer? Tested it?
> >
> > * Of course not ! If he did he's be singin' their praises . Just
> > another wannabee chef whose head is bigger than his oven .
> > Unfortunately .
>
> And yet another petty little bitch that can't be bothered to read.
>
> Anybody who praises their toy air fryer has never had a half-way
> decent convection toaster oven.
>
> https://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-air-fryer/
>
> -sw

Sometimes it's better to have a smaller unit with less counterspace
footprint.

I've looked over airfryers as suitable here because of the small
footprint and light weight so I can store it easily when not in use.
It doesnt matter if a convection oven can do better. My needs are
simpler and rather pointed to small batch needs.

So for those who have one and use it, what model would you recommend if
the total volume normally would be about 1 cup or tater tots and such?

John Doe wrote:

> Sqwertz > wrote:
>
> > Terry Coombs wrote:
> >> John Doe wrote:
>
> >>> First times I tried, seems they did not cook well enough.
> > > >
> >>> Should I place the fries/tots on the top rack or the bottom rack?
> > > >
> >>> What setting (Bake, Broil, Toast, Convection)?
>
> >> * None of the above , go get yourself an air fryer .
> >
> > Those toy air fryers are just cheap convection toaster ovens.
>
> I appreciate your detailed other answer, but considering the fact MY
> cheap convection toaster oven cost less than a small air fryer,
> difficult to believe the air fryer does not do a better job. It might
> depend on whether a cheap air fryer gets to higher temperatures more
> easily or whether its convection is much better. I will search the
> cheap air fryer reviews for (fries, tater tots). I think fries is
> what they show in the product for sale pictures.
>
> Something else to look for is ease of cleaning, like the toaster oven
> and the microwave.

Good way to go about it. I too am feature driven. I won't say 'more
costly means better' but you are going about it with the right
questions for your needs. It could be simple cleanup factors make them
a little more.

Ophelia wrote:

>
>
> "Terry Coombs" wrote in message news >
> On 10/20/2018 3:18 PM, Ophelia wrote:
> >
> >
> > "Terry Coombs" wrote in message news > >
> > On 10/20/2018 12:48 PM, John Doe wrote:
> > > First times I tried, seems they did not cook well enough.
> > >
> > > Should I place the fries/tots on the top rack or the bottom rack?
> > >
> > > What setting (Bake, Broil, Toast, Convection)?
> > >
> > > Thanks.
> >
> > None of the above , go get yourself an air fryer .
> >
> > Snag
> >
> > ==
> >
> > Yes!!! I am learning more how to use mine now and it would do that
> > particular job wonderfully))
>
> Chicken strips ! We bought ours because nuked tater tots were yucky
> , the toaster oven scorched them and left them frozen inside , and
> while the Big Oven did a great job , we're runnin' that stove on a 20
> (or 30) pound propane bottle until we find a bigger tank we like and
> would like to conserve gas . She bought some chicken strips that are
> awesome in the A/F - formed chicken product nuggets still suck ,
> though they suck less ... and frozen spring/egg rolls are so much
> better than any other way I've had them - including deep fried - that
> they make it worth having .
>
>
> Snag
>
> ===
>
> It is the smallest unit I have for cooking like that. Only a tiny
> amount of oil too, which is a big plus

Brand and model? I am looking at them too. I want small footprint,
light weight and won't often use it for a volume larger than about 1cup
tater tot type. While ability to handle 3 cups of product is nice, that
also is apt to mean the unit will be too heavy for me to regularily
move.

(For those who may be new here, I am 50% disabled due to spine issues
and do not have normal lifting capacity.)

"cshenk" wrote in message
...

Ophelia wrote:

>
>
> "Terry Coombs" wrote in message news >
> On 10/20/2018 3:18 PM, Ophelia wrote:
> >
> >
> > "Terry Coombs" wrote in message news > >
> > On 10/20/2018 12:48 PM, John Doe wrote:
> > > First times I tried, seems they did not cook well enough.
> > >
> > > Should I place the fries/tots on the top rack or the bottom rack?
> > >
> > > What setting (Bake, Broil, Toast, Convection)?
> > >
> > > Thanks.
> >
> > None of the above , go get yourself an air fryer .
> >
> > Snag
> >
> > ==
> >
> > Yes!!! I am learning more how to use mine now and it would do that
> > particular job wonderfully))
>
> Chicken strips ! We bought ours because nuked tater tots were yucky
> , the toaster oven scorched them and left them frozen inside , and
> while the Big Oven did a great job , we're runnin' that stove on a 20
> (or 30) pound propane bottle until we find a bigger tank we like and
> would like to conserve gas . She bought some chicken strips that are
> awesome in the A/F - formed chicken product nuggets still suck ,
> though they suck less ... and frozen spring/egg rolls are so much
> better than any other way I've had them - including deep fried - that
> they make it worth having .
>
>
> Snag
>
> ===
>
> It is the smallest unit I have for cooking like that. Only a tiny
> amount of oil too, which is a big plus



Brand and model? I am looking at them too. I want small footprint,
light weight and won't often use it for a volume larger than about 1cup
tater tot type. While ability to handle 3 cups of product is nice, that
also is apt to mean the unit will be too heavy for me to regularily
move.

(For those who may be new here, I am 50% disabled due to spine issues
and do not have normal lifting capacity.)

==

This is the one I have at home, but I have another on the farm. I can't
remember what the other one is, sorry )

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tower-T1700.../dp/B0148N2U7K

On Sun, 21 Oct 2018 Ophelia wrote:
>"Terry Coombs wrote:
>On 10/20/2018 Ophelia wrote:
>> "Terry Coombs wrote:
>> John Doe wrote:
>>> First times I tried, seems they did not cook well enough.
>>>
>>> Should I place the fries/tots on the top rack or the bottom rack?
>>>
>>> What setting (Bake, Broil, Toast, Convection)?
>>
>> None of the above , go get yourself an air fryer.
>>
>> ==
>>
>> Yes!!! I am learning more how to use mine now and it would do that
>> particular job wonderfully))
>
> Chicken strips ! We bought ours because nuked tater tots were yucky ,
>the toaster oven scorched them and left them frozen inside , and while
>the Big Oven did a great job , we're runnin' that stove on a 20 (or 30)
>pound propane bottle until we find a bigger tank we like and would like
>to conserve gas . She bought some chicken strips that are awesome in the
>A/F - formed chicken product nuggets still suck , though they suck less
>... and frozen spring/egg rolls are so much better than any other way
>I've had them - including deep fried - that they make it worth having .
> Snag
>
>===
>
>It is the smallest unit I have for cooking like that. Only a tiny amount of
>oil too, which is a big plus

The last time I bought any frozen potato products has to be a few
decades ago... awful! What's so difficult about peeling a few spuds,
dicing into ~1/2" cubes and pan frying... I do that at least once a
week for potato omelets but sometimes we just eat them plain as fries.
We don't have a toaster oven or an air frier. I owned a toaster oven
some fifty years ago, even contained a rotisserie, what a mess to
clean.

I bought potato tots once long, long ago at a fast food joint,
*disgusting*... I'd much rather make potato pancakes (latkes) or
potato kugle, or potato nik at home. I don't mind peeling spuds and
rather than grate I send them through my meat grinder, makes fast work
of a sack o' spuds. Peeling goes fast if you buy large potatoes, we
buy "chefs" potatoes at BJs, each potato weighs over a pound... a ten
pound sack contains ten potatoes or less.

When I want roasted fries I wait until I'm making a roast beef and
roast the beef and potatoes at the same time, coat the cut potatoes
lightly with oil and place that pan on the top rack where the oven is
hotter.

wrote:
>
> Peeling goes fast if you buy large potatoes, we
> buy "chefs" potatoes at BJs, each potato weighs over a pound... a ten
> pound sack contains ten potatoes or less.

I prefer smaller potatoes but I NEVER peel them anymore. I'll buy
thin skin ones that don't need peeling. Favorite is red potatoes
but also white ones and some other varietes. No matter the potato
recipe, I don't peel. Not even the very overrated and dry russets
(my very least favorite).

Ophelia wrote:

>
>
> "cshenk" wrote in message
> ...
>
> Ophelia wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > "Terry Coombs" wrote in message news > >
> > On 10/20/2018 3:18 PM, Ophelia wrote:
> > >
> > >
> >> "Terry Coombs" wrote in message news > > >
> >> On 10/20/2018 12:48 PM, John Doe wrote:
> >> > First times I tried, seems they did not cook well enough.
> >> >
> >> > Should I place the fries/tots on the top rack or the bottom rack?
> >> >
> >> > What setting (Bake, Broil, Toast, Convection)?
> >> >
> >> > Thanks.
> > >
> >> None of the above , go get yourself an air fryer .
> > >
> >> Snag
> > >
> >> ==
> > >
> >> Yes!!! I am learning more how to use mine now and it would do that
> >> particular job wonderfully))
> >
> > Chicken strips ! We bought ours because nuked tater tots were yucky
> > , the toaster oven scorched them and left them frozen inside , and
> > while the Big Oven did a great job , we're runnin' that stove on a
> > 20 (or 30) pound propane bottle until we find a bigger tank we like
> > and would like to conserve gas . She bought some chicken strips
> > that are awesome in the A/F - formed chicken product nuggets still
> > suck , though they suck less ... and frozen spring/egg rolls are so
> > much better than any other way I've had them - including deep fried
> > - that they make it worth having .
> >
> >
> > Snag
> >
> > ===
> >
> > It is the smallest unit I have for cooking like that. Only a tiny
> > amount of oil too, which is a big plus
>
>
>
> Brand and model? I am looking at them too. I want small footprint,
> light weight and won't often use it for a volume larger than about
> 1cup tater tot type. While ability to handle 3 cups of product is
> nice, that also is apt to mean the unit will be too heavy for me to
> regularily move.
>
> (For those who may be new here, I am 50% disabled due to spine issues
> and do not have normal lifting capacity.)
>
> ==
>
> This is the one I have at home, but I have another on the farm. I
> can't remember what the other one is, sorry )
>
>
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tower-T1700.../dp/B0148N2U7K

Doesnt resove to USA.

How does this look?

https://www.amazon.com/POSAME-2-0-Qu...ords=Air+Fryer

"Gary" > wrote in message ...
> wrote:
>>
>> Peeling goes fast if you buy large potatoes, we
>> buy "chefs" potatoes at BJs, each potato weighs over a pound... a ten
>> pound sack contains ten potatoes or less.
>
> I prefer smaller potatoes but I NEVER peel them anymore. I'll buy
> thin skin ones that don't need peeling. Favorite is red potatoes
> but also white ones and some other varietes. No matter the potato
> recipe, I don't peel. Not even the very overrated and dry russets
> (my very least favorite).


We never have peeled the potatoes either. I was raised that way and it's
what we're used to.

Cheri

"cshenk" wrote in message
news
Ophelia wrote:

>
>
> "cshenk" wrote in message
> ...
>
> Ophelia wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > "Terry Coombs" wrote in message news > >
> > On 10/20/2018 3:18 PM, Ophelia wrote:
> > >
> > >
> >> "Terry Coombs" wrote in message news > > >
> >> On 10/20/2018 12:48 PM, John Doe wrote:
> >> > First times I tried, seems they did not cook well enough.
> >> >
> >> > Should I place the fries/tots on the top rack or the bottom rack?
> >> >
> >> > What setting (Bake, Broil, Toast, Convection)?
> >> >
> >> > Thanks.
> > >
> >> None of the above , go get yourself an air fryer .
> > >
> >> Snag
> > >
> >> ==
> > >
> >> Yes!!! I am learning more how to use mine now and it would do that
> >> particular job wonderfully))
> >
> > Chicken strips ! We bought ours because nuked tater tots were yucky
> > , the toaster oven scorched them and left them frozen inside , and
> > while the Big Oven did a great job , we're runnin' that stove on a
> > 20 (or 30) pound propane bottle until we find a bigger tank we like
> > and would like to conserve gas . She bought some chicken strips
> > that are awesome in the A/F - formed chicken product nuggets still
> > suck , though they suck less ... and frozen spring/egg rolls are so
> > much better than any other way I've had them - including deep fried
> > - that they make it worth having .
> >
> >
> > Snag
> >
> > ===
> >
> > It is the smallest unit I have for cooking like that. Only a tiny
> > amount of oil too, which is a big plus
>
>
>
> Brand and model? I am looking at them too. I want small footprint,
> light weight and won't often use it for a volume larger than about
> 1cup tater tot type. While ability to handle 3 cups of product is
> nice, that also is apt to mean the unit will be too heavy for me to
> regularily move.
>
> (For those who may be new here, I am 50% disabled due to spine issues
> and do not have normal lifting capacity.)
>
> ==
>
> This is the one I have at home, but I have another on the farm. I
> can't remember what the other one is, sorry )
>
>
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tower-T1700.../dp/B0148N2U7K

Doesnt resove to USA.

How does this look?

https://www.amazon.com/POSAME-2-0-Qu...ords=Air+Fryer

==

That looks good to me Make sure it is big enough for your needs though.
The one I posted is ... I think ... 3.2 and the one at the farm is 4.2, so
be careful it is big enough for what you want to use it for,

On Sunday, October 21, 2018 at 12:26:56 PM UTC-4, Gary wrote:
> wrote:
> >
> > Peeling goes fast if you buy large potatoes, we
> > buy "chefs" potatoes at BJs, each potato weighs over a pound... a ten
> > pound sack contains ten potatoes or less.
>
> I prefer smaller potatoes but I NEVER peel them anymore. I'll buy
> thin skin ones that don't need peeling. Favorite is red potatoes
> but also white ones and some other varietes. No matter the potato
> recipe, I don't peel. Not even the very overrated and dry russets
> (my very least favorite).

They're not overrated. Russets are light years ahead in their ability
to absorb butter. Mmmmm.

Cindy Hamilton

On Sun, 21 Oct 2018 11:35:06 -0700 (PDT), Cindy Hamilton
> wrote:

>On Sunday, October 21, 2018 at 12:26:56 PM UTC-4, Gary wrote:
>> wrote:
>> >
>> > Peeling goes fast if you buy large potatoes, we
>> > buy "chefs" potatoes at BJs, each potato weighs over a pound... a ten
>> > pound sack contains ten potatoes or less.
>>
>> I prefer smaller potatoes but I NEVER peel them anymore. I'll buy
>> thin skin ones that don't need peeling. Favorite is red potatoes
>> but also white ones and some other varietes. No matter the potato
>> recipe, I don't peel. Not even the very overrated and dry russets
>> (my very least favorite).
>
>They're not overrated. Russets are light years ahead in their ability
>to absorb butter. Mmmmm.

I can't remember the last time we used butter in cooking. Maybe 10
years ago.

On Sun, 21 Oct 2018 10:19:55 -0700, "Cheri" >
wrote:

>"Gary" > wrote in message ...
>> wrote:
>>>
>>> Peeling goes fast if you buy large potatoes, we
>>> buy "chefs" potatoes at BJs, each potato weighs over a pound... a ten
>>> pound sack contains ten potatoes or less.
>>
>> I prefer smaller potatoes but I NEVER peel them anymore. I'll buy
>> thin skin ones that don't need peeling. Favorite is red potatoes
>> but also white ones and some other varietes. No matter the potato
>> recipe, I don't peel. Not even the very overrated and dry russets
>> (my very least favorite).
>
>
>We never have peeled the potatoes either. I was raised that way and it's
>what we're used to.

Sheldon probably also cuts the crust of a slice of bread.

Brice wrote:
> On Sun, 21 Oct 2018 11:35:06 -0700 (PDT), Cindy Hamilton
> > wrote:
>
>> On Sunday, October 21, 2018 at 12:26:56 PM UTC-4, Gary wrote:
>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Peeling goes fast if you buy large potatoes, we
>>>> buy "chefs" potatoes at BJs, each potato weighs over a pound... a ten
>>>> pound sack contains ten potatoes or less.
>>>
>>> I prefer smaller potatoes but I NEVER peel them anymore. I'll buy
>>> thin skin ones that don't need peeling. Favorite is red potatoes
>>> but also white ones and some other varietes. No matter the potato
>>> recipe, I don't peel. Not even the very overrated and dry russets
>>> (my very least favorite).
>>
>> They're not overrated. Russets are light years ahead in their ability
>> to absorb butter. Mmmmm.
>
> I can't remember the last time we used butter in cooking. Maybe 10
> years ago.
>

Because of animal cruelty?

On 10/21/2018 1:37 PM, Brice wrote:
> On Sun, 21 Oct 2018 11:35:06 -0700 (PDT), Cindy Hamilton
> > wrote:
>
>> On Sunday, October 21, 2018 at 12:26:56 PM UTC-4, Gary wrote:
>>> wrote:
>>>> Peeling goes fast if you buy large potatoes, we
>>>> buy "chefs" potatoes at BJs, each potato weighs over a pound... a ten
>>>> pound sack contains ten potatoes or less.
>>> I prefer smaller potatoes but I NEVER peel them anymore. I'll buy
>>> thin skin ones that don't need peeling. Favorite is red potatoes
>>> but also white ones and some other varietes. No matter the potato
>>> recipe, I don't peel. Not even the very overrated and dry russets
>>> (my very least favorite).
>> They're not overrated. Russets are light years ahead in their ability
>> to absorb butter. Mmmmm.
> I can't remember the last time we used butter in cooking. Maybe 10
> years ago.

Butter and olive oil for frying and in most recipes . I use vegetable
oil in some recipes where a more neutral flavor in desired .

--
Snag
Yes , I'm old
and crochety - and armed .
Get outta my woods !

On Sun, 21 Oct 2018 13:47:08 -0500, Hank Rogers >
wrote:

>Brice wrote:
>> On Sun, 21 Oct 2018 11:35:06 -0700 (PDT), Cindy Hamilton
>> > wrote:
>>
>>>> I prefer smaller potatoes but I NEVER peel them anymore. I'll buy
>>>> thin skin ones that don't need peeling. Favorite is red potatoes
>>>> but also white ones and some other varietes. No matter the potato
>>>> recipe, I don't peel. Not even the very overrated and dry russets
>>>> (my very least favorite).
>>>
>>> They're not overrated. Russets are light years ahead in their ability
>>> to absorb butter. Mmmmm.
>>
>> I can't remember the last time we used butter in cooking. Maybe 10
>> years ago.
>>
>
>Because of animal cruelty?

It started because we mainly stir-fry, but it's a combination of
things now, yes.

"Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
15.223...
> On Sun 21 Oct 2018 10:19:55a, Cheri told us...
>
>> "Gary" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Peeling goes fast if you buy large potatoes, we
>>>> buy "chefs" potatoes at BJs, each potato weighs over a pound...
>>>> a ten pound sack contains ten potatoes or less.
>>>
>>> I prefer smaller potatoes but I NEVER peel them anymore. I'll buy
>>> thin skin ones that don't need peeling. Favorite is red potatoes
>>> but also white ones and some other varietes. No matter the potato
>>> recipe, I don't peel. Not even the very overrated and dry russets
>>> (my very least favorite).
>>
>>
>> We never have peeled the potatoes either. I was raised that way
>> and it's what we're used to.
>>
>> Cheri
>>
>>
>
> We prefer russets over most other types of potatoes, depending on the
> intended use. Unless they're baked, we always peel potatoes. Sheer
> laziness not to.

Or preference, nothing to do with laziness whatsoever. You're starting to
sound a lot like Sheldon these days if someone doesn't do things the way you
do, not a good thing.


Cheri

On Sun, 21 Oct 2018 20:03:11 -0000 (UTC), Wayne Boatwright
> wrote:

>On Sun 21 Oct 2018 11:59:28a, Brice told us...
>
>> On Sun, 21 Oct 2018 13:47:08 -0500, Hank Rogers
>> > wrote:
>>
>>>Brice wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> They're not overrated. Russets are light years ahead in their
>>>>> ability to absorb butter. Mmmmm.
>>>>
>>>> I can't remember the last time we used butter in cooking. Maybe
>>>> 10 years ago.
>>>>
>>>
>>>Because of animal cruelty?
>>
>> It started because we mainly stir-fry, but it's a combination of
>> things now, yes.
>
>I never stir-fry anymore because David doesn't like it, but I will
>always order Asian stir-fried dishes. I would use peanut oil in
>stir-fries.

Yes, so do we.

On 10/21/2018 2:37 PM, Brice wrote:
> On Sun, 21 Oct 2018 11:35:06 -0700 (PDT), Cindy Hamilton
> > wrote:
>
>> On Sunday, October 21, 2018 at 12:26:56 PM UTC-4, Gary wrote:
>>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Peeling goes fast if you buy large potatoes, we
>>>> buy "chefs" potatoes at BJs, each potato weighs over a pound... a ten
>>>> pound sack contains ten potatoes or less.
>>>
>>> I prefer smaller potatoes but I NEVER peel them anymore. I'll buy
>>> thin skin ones that don't need peeling. Favorite is red potatoes
>>> but also white ones and some other varietes. No matter the potato
>>> recipe, I don't peel. Not even the very overrated and dry russets
>>> (my very least favorite).
>>
>> They're not overrated. Russets are light years ahead in their ability
>> to absorb butter. Mmmmm.
>
> I can't remember the last time we used butter in cooking. Maybe 10
> years ago.
>

Not even 10 hours ago here.

Ophelia wrote:

>
>
> "Terry Coombs" wrote in message news >
> On 10/20/2018 3:18 PM, Ophelia wrote:
> >
> >
> > "Terry Coombs" wrote in message news > >
> > On 10/20/2018 12:48 PM, John Doe wrote:
> > > First times I tried, seems they did not cook well enough.
> > >
> > > Should I place the fries/tots on the top rack or the bottom rack?
> > >
> > > What setting (Bake, Broil, Toast, Convection)?
> > >
> > > Thanks.
> >
> > None of the above , go get yourself an air fryer .
> >
> > Snag
> >
> > ==
> >
> > Yes!!! I am learning more how to use mine now and it would do that
> > particular job wonderfully))
>
> Chicken strips ! We bought ours because nuked tater tots were yucky
> , the toaster oven scorched them and left them frozen inside , and
> while the Big Oven did a great job , we're runnin' that stove on a 20
> (or 30) pound propane bottle until we find a bigger tank we like and
> would like to conserve gas . She bought some chicken strips that are
> awesome in the A/F - formed chicken product nuggets still suck ,
> though they suck less ... and frozen spring/egg rolls are so much
> better than any other way I've had them - including deep fried - that
> they make it worth having .
>
>
> Snag
>
> ===
>
> It is the smallest unit I have for cooking like that. Only a tiny
> amount of oil too, which is a big plus

https://www.amazon.com/POSAME-2-0-Qu.../dp/B077QBV4ZH

Tht seems more in line with what I need?

Ophelia wrote:

>
>
> "cshenk" wrote in message
> news >
> Ophelia wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > "cshenk" wrote in message
> > ...
> >
> > Ophelia wrote:
> >
> > >
> > >
> >> "Terry Coombs" wrote in message news > > >
> >> On 10/20/2018 3:18 PM, Ophelia wrote:
> >> >
> >> >
> >>> "Terry Coombs" wrote in message
> news
> >>> On 10/20/2018 12:48 PM, John Doe wrote:
> >>> > First times I tried, seems they did not cook well enough.
> >>> >
> >>> > Should I place the fries/tots on the top rack or the bottom
> rack? >>> >
> >>> > What setting (Bake, Broil, Toast, Convection)?
> >>> >
> >>> > Thanks.
> >> >
> >>> None of the above , go get yourself an air fryer .
> >> >
> >>> Snag
> >> >
> >>> ==
> >> >
> >>> Yes!!! I am learning more how to use mine now and it would do
> that >>> particular job wonderfully))
> > >
> >> Chicken strips ! We bought ours because nuked tater tots were
> yucky >> , the toaster oven scorched them and left them frozen inside
> , and >> while the Big Oven did a great job , we're runnin' that
> stove on a >> 20 (or 30) pound propane bottle until we find a bigger
> tank we like >> and would like to conserve gas . She bought some
> chicken strips >> that are awesome in the A/F - formed chicken
> product nuggets still >> suck , though they suck less ... and frozen
> spring/egg rolls are so >> much better than any other way I've had
> them - including deep fried >> - that they make it worth having .
> > >
> > >
> >> Snag
> > >
> >> ===
> > >
> >> It is the smallest unit I have for cooking like that. Only a tiny
> >> amount of oil too, which is a big plus
> >
> >
> >
> > Brand and model? I am looking at them too. I want small footprint,
> > light weight and won't often use it for a volume larger than about
> > 1cup tater tot type. While ability to handle 3 cups of product is
> > nice, that also is apt to mean the unit will be too heavy for me to
> > regularily move.
> >
> > (For those who may be new here, I am 50% disabled due to spine
> > issues and do not have normal lifting capacity.)
> >
> > ==
> >
> > This is the one I have at home, but I have another on the farm. I
> > can't remember what the other one is, sorry )
> >
> >
>
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tower-T1700.../dp/B0148N2U7K
>
> Doesnt resove to USA.
>
> How does this look?
>
>
https://www.amazon.com/POSAME-2-0-Qu...ords=Air+Fryer
>
> ==
>
> That looks good to me Make sure it is big enough for your needs
> though. The one I posted is ... I think ... 3.2 and the one at the
> farm is 4.2, so be careful it is big enough for what you want to use
> it for,

LOL! Looks like the same one I just picked out!

Cheri wrote:

> "Gary" > wrote in message
> ...
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Peeling goes fast if you buy large potatoes, we
> > > buy "chefs" potatoes at BJs, each potato weighs over a pound... a
> > > ten pound sack contains ten potatoes or less.
> >
> > I prefer smaller potatoes but I NEVER peel them anymore. I'll buy
> > thin skin ones that don't need peeling. Favorite is red potatoes
> > but also white ones and some other varietes. No matter the potato
> > recipe, I don't peel. Not even the very overrated and dry russets
> > (my very least favorite).
>
>
> We never have peeled the potatoes either. I was raised that way and
> it's what we're used to.
>
> Cheri

We peel at Xmas and maybe Thanksgiving but not the rest of the time.
It's healthier to eat the skins anyways.