Grilled salmon steaks, steamed asparagus, air fried potato chips, tossed
salad. Dessert was strawberries, half a pear and two ginger snaps.

On Friday, November 27, 2020 at 8:27:24 PM UTC-6, Dave Smith wrote:
>
> Grilled salmon steaks, steamed asparagus, air fried potato chips, tossed
> salad. Dessert was strawberries, half a pear and two ginger snaps.
>
Brown-n-Serve rolls, Cajun/jalapeno/ghost pepper turkey breast, broccoli
rice casserole and I opened a can of jellied cranberry sauce.

"Dave Smith" > wrote in message
...
> Grilled salmon steaks, steamed asparagus, air fried potato chips, tossed
> salad. Dessert was strawberries, half a pear and two ginger snaps.

I just took our sandwiches out of the oven.

On 11/27/2020 9:27 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
> Grilled salmon steaks, steamed asparagus, air fried potato chips, tossed
> salad. Dessert was strawberries, half a pear and two ginger snaps.

Sounds good except the potato chips seem a bit odd to add to the rest of
that nice meal.

On 2020-11-28 7:33 a.m., Gary wrote:
> On 11/27/2020 9:27 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
>> Grilled salmon steaks, steamed asparagus, air fried potato chips, tossed
>> salad. Dessert was strawberries, half a pear and two ginger snaps.
>
> Sounds good except the potato chips seem a bit odd to add to the rest of
> that nice meal.

Fries, but they are air fried not deep fried. And chips as in English
style chips AKA Freedom Fries in the country whose democratic process
just got flushed down the toilet.

On Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 8:20:08 AM UTC-5, Dave Smith wrote:
> On 2020-11-28 7:33 a.m., Gary wrote:
> > On 11/27/2020 9:27 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
> >> Grilled salmon steaks, steamed asparagus, air fried potato chips, tossed
> >> salad. Dessert was strawberries, half a pear and two ginger snaps.
> >
> > Sounds good except the potato chips seem a bit odd to add to the rest of
> > that nice meal.
> Fries, but they are air fried not deep fried. And chips as in English
> style chips AKA Freedom Fries in the country whose democratic process
> just got flushed down the toilet.

I would say it's not "down" yet. Still swirling the drain.

Cindy Hamilton

On Friday, November 27, 2020 at 8:27:24 PM UTC-6, Dave Smith wrote:
> Grilled salmon steaks, steamed asparagus, air fried potato chips, tossed
> salad. Dessert was strawberries, half a pear and two ginger snaps.

Is air fried anything like oil baked or rotisserie boiled?

--Bryan

On 2020-11-28 8:43 a.m., Bryan Simmons wrote:
> On Friday, November 27, 2020 at 8:27:24 PM UTC-6, Dave Smith wrote:
>> Grilled salmon steaks, steamed asparagus, air fried potato chips, tossed
>> salad. Dessert was strawberries, half a pear and two ginger snaps.
>
> Is air fried anything like oil baked or rotisserie boiled?

Fried is pretty close to deep fried but allegedly much healthier. Fries
down out well, but tend to be better when done like large English style
chips than the smaller cut french fries.

Gary wrote:

> On 11/27/2020 9:27 PM, Dave Smith wrote:
> > Grilled salmon steaks, steamed asparagus, air fried potato chips,
> > tossed salad. Dessert was strawberries, half a pear and two ginger
> > snaps.
>
> Sounds good except the potato chips seem a bit odd to add to the rest
> of that nice meal.

Not USA potat chips. Thats far more substantial, more like fries.

On Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 8:24:38 AM UTC-6, Dave Smith wrote:
> On 2020-11-28 8:43 a.m., Bryan Simmons wrote:
> > On Friday, November 27, 2020 at 8:27:24 PM UTC-6, Dave Smith wrote:
> >> Grilled salmon steaks, steamed asparagus, air fried potato chips, tossed
> >> salad. Dessert was strawberries, half a pear and two ginger snaps.
> >
> > Is air fried anything like oil baked or rotisserie boiled?
> Fried is pretty close to deep fried but allegedly much healthier.

You say "allegedly." Who alleges that? Bad fats are bad, and good fats are good.

--Bryan

On Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 4:24:38 AM UTC-10, Dave Smith wrote:
> On 2020-11-28 8:43 a.m., Bryan Simmons wrote:
> > On Friday, November 27, 2020 at 8:27:24 PM UTC-6, Dave Smith wrote:
> >> Grilled salmon steaks, steamed asparagus, air fried potato chips, tossed
> >> salad. Dessert was strawberries, half a pear and two ginger snaps.
> >
> > Is air fried anything like oil baked or rotisserie boiled?
> Fried is pretty close to deep fried but allegedly much healthier. Fries
> down out well, but tend to be better when done like large English style
> chips than the smaller cut french fries.
I have made some large air fried "chips." I don't call them chips - they're big ass potato wedges.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/4sb7EeQ28uUp7Jdx8

"dsi1" wrote in message
...

On Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 4:24:38 AM UTC-10, Dave Smith wrote:
> On 2020-11-28 8:43 a.m., Bryan Simmons wrote:
> > On Friday, November 27, 2020 at 8:27:24 PM UTC-6, Dave Smith wrote:
> >> Grilled salmon steaks, steamed asparagus, air fried potato chips,
> >> tossed
> >> salad. Dessert was strawberries, half a pear and two ginger snaps.
> >
> > Is air fried anything like oil baked or rotisserie boiled?
> Fried is pretty close to deep fried but allegedly much healthier. Fries
> down out well, but tend to be better when done like large English style
> chips than the smaller cut french fries.
I have made some large air fried "chips." I don't call them chips - they're
big ass potato wedges.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/4sb7EeQ28uUp7Jdx8

====

Wow! They are huge!!!! I have two air fryers but it has been ingrained
in me for decades, chips are deep fried LOL I never think of cooking them
in any other way!

I think we have had this conversation before about chips/crisps, but has
your definition now changed? I am confused enough already LOL

On Sun, 29 Nov 2020 10:11:30 -0000, "Ophelia" >
wrote:

>
>
>"dsi1" wrote in message
...
>
>On Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 4:24:38 AM UTC-10, Dave Smith wrote:
>> On 2020-11-28 8:43 a.m., Bryan Simmons wrote:
>> > On Friday, November 27, 2020 at 8:27:24 PM UTC-6, Dave Smith wrote:
>> >> Grilled salmon steaks, steamed asparagus, air fried potato chips,
>> >> tossed
>> >> salad. Dessert was strawberries, half a pear and two ginger snaps.
>> >
>> > Is air fried anything like oil baked or rotisserie boiled?
>> Fried is pretty close to deep fried but allegedly much healthier. Fries
>> down out well, but tend to be better when done like large English style
>> chips than the smaller cut french fries.
>I have made some large air fried "chips." I don't call them chips - they're
>big ass potato wedges.
>
>https://photos.app.goo.gl/4sb7EeQ28uUp7Jdx8
>
>====
>
> Wow! They are huge!!!! I have two air fryers but it has been ingrained
>in me for decades, chips are deep fried LOL I never think of cooking them
>in any other way!

We have no deep fryer anymore, so we air fry our fries/crisps/chips.
They're good, but not as good as deep fried.

On Sunday, November 29, 2020 at 4:37:04 AM UTC-6, Bruce wrote:
> On Sun, 29 Nov 2020 10:11:30 -0000, "Ophelia" >
> wrote:
> >
> >
> >"dsi1" wrote in message
> ...
> >
> >On Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 4:24:38 AM UTC-10, Dave Smith wrote:
> >> On 2020-11-28 8:43 a.m., Bryan Simmons wrote:
> >> > On Friday, November 27, 2020 at 8:27:24 PM UTC-6, Dave Smith wrote:
> >> >> Grilled salmon steaks, steamed asparagus, air fried potato chips,
> >> >> tossed
> >> >> salad. Dessert was strawberries, half a pear and two ginger snaps.
> >> >
> >> > Is air fried anything like oil baked or rotisserie boiled?
> >> Fried is pretty close to deep fried but allegedly much healthier. Fries
> >> down out well, but tend to be better when done like large English style
> >> chips than the smaller cut french fries.
> >I have made some large air fried "chips." I don't call them chips - they're
> >big ass potato wedges.
> >
> >https://photos.app.goo.gl/4sb7EeQ28uUp7Jdx8
> >
> >====
> >
> > Wow! They are huge!!!! I have two air fryers but it has been ingrained
> >in me for decades, chips are deep fried LOL I never think of cooking them
> >in any other way!
> We have no deep fryer anymore, so we air fry our fries/crisps/chips.
> They're good, but not as good as deep fried.

Fryers are cheap. With the money you save not eating meat, you can
afford high quality oil. Seriously, buy a fryer, no, two fryers, since you
are pescatarian. We have three. A large one for chicken, potatoes, etc.
a medium one for fish and a little one for beignets/doughnuts.

--Bryan

"Bruce" wrote in message ...

On Sun, 29 Nov 2020 10:11:30 -0000, "Ophelia" >
wrote:

>
>
>"dsi1" wrote in message
...
>
>On Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 4:24:38 AM UTC-10, Dave Smith wrote:
>> On 2020-11-28 8:43 a.m., Bryan Simmons wrote:
>> > On Friday, November 27, 2020 at 8:27:24 PM UTC-6, Dave Smith wrote:
>> >> Grilled salmon steaks, steamed asparagus, air fried potato chips,
>> >> tossed
>> >> salad. Dessert was strawberries, half a pear and two ginger snaps.
>> >
>> > Is air fried anything like oil baked or rotisserie boiled?
>> Fried is pretty close to deep fried but allegedly much healthier. Fries
>> down out well, but tend to be better when done like large English style
>> chips than the smaller cut french fries.
>I have made some large air fried "chips." I don't call them chips - they're
>big ass potato wedges.
>
>https://photos.app.goo.gl/4sb7EeQ28uUp7Jdx8
>
>====
>
> Wow! They are huge!!!! I have two air fryers but it has been ingrained
>in me for decades, chips are deep fried LOL I never think of cooking them
>in any other way!

We have no deep fryer anymore, so we air fry our fries/crisps/chips.
They're good, but not as good as deep fried.

=====

I am quite sure of that

I have 2 AFs and used to use them for most things. Oddly enough, over
time, I rarely use them for anything

Perhaps my age? <g>

On Sun, 29 Nov 2020 10:11:30 -0000, "Ophelia" >
wrote:

>
>
>"dsi1" wrote in message
...
>
>On Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 4:24:38 AM UTC-10, Dave Smith wrote:
>> On 2020-11-28 8:43 a.m., Bryan Simmons wrote:
>> > On Friday, November 27, 2020 at 8:27:24 PM UTC-6, Dave Smith wrote:
>> >> Grilled salmon steaks, steamed asparagus, air fried potato chips,
>> >> tossed
>> >> salad. Dessert was strawberries, half a pear and two ginger snaps.
>> >
>> > Is air fried anything like oil baked or rotisserie boiled?
>> Fried is pretty close to deep fried but allegedly much healthier. Fries
>> down out well, but tend to be better when done like large English style
>> chips than the smaller cut french fries.
>I have made some large air fried "chips." I don't call them chips - they're
>big ass potato wedges.
>
>https://photos.app.goo.gl/4sb7EeQ28uUp7Jdx8
>
>====
>
> Wow! They are huge!!!! I have two air fryers but it has been ingrained
>in me for decades, chips are deep fried LOL I never think of cooking them
>in any other way!
>
> I think we have had this conversation before about chips/crisps, but has
>your definition now changed? I am confused enough already LOL

I don't know what you really call them. We prefer them to French
Fries (a hot food) or potato chips (a snack served cold)
The large oven fries can be served seasoned before baking any way you
like or served with any sauce like ketchup afterwards.
Simply put a large baking potato down on its side on the cutting
board. Cut it in half lengthwise. Cut each potato half lengthwise
into 4 or 5 wedges. Oil the wedges lightly, sprinkle with whatever you
like to season and bake at a little higher than you would normally. I
bake the wedges on one side and then turn then to the other side to
brown and crisp. One large potato serves enough for both of us.
Janet US

On 11/29/2020 8:32 AM, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
> On Sun, 29 Nov 2020 10:11:30 -0000, "Ophelia" >
> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> "dsi1" wrote in message
>> ...
>>
>> On Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 4:24:38 AM UTC-10, Dave Smith wrote:
>>> On 2020-11-28 8:43 a.m., Bryan Simmons wrote:
>>>> On Friday, November 27, 2020 at 8:27:24 PM UTC-6, Dave Smith wrote:
>>>>> Grilled salmon steaks, steamed asparagus, air fried potato chips,
>>>>> tossed
>>>>> salad. Dessert was strawberries, half a pear and two ginger snaps.
>>>>
>>>> Is air fried anything like oil baked or rotisserie boiled?
>>> Fried is pretty close to deep fried but allegedly much healthier. Fries
>>> down out well, but tend to be better when done like large English style
>>> chips than the smaller cut french fries.
>> I have made some large air fried "chips." I don't call them chips - they're
>> big ass potato wedges.
>>
>> https://photos.app.goo.gl/4sb7EeQ28uUp7Jdx8
>>
>> ====
>>
>> Wow! They are huge!!!! I have two air fryers but it has been ingrained
>> in me for decades, chips are deep fried LOL I never think of cooking them
>> in any other way!
>>
>> I think we have had this conversation before about chips/crisps, but has
>> your definition now changed? I am confused enough already LOL
>
> I don't know what you really call them. We prefer them to French
> Fries (a hot food) or potato chips (a snack served cold)
> The large oven fries can be served seasoned before baking any way you
> like or served with any sauce like ketchup afterwards.
> Simply put a large baking potato down on its side on the cutting
> board. Cut it in half lengthwise. Cut each potato half lengthwise
> into 4 or 5 wedges. Oil the wedges lightly, sprinkle with whatever you
> like to season and bake at a little higher than you would normally. I
> bake the wedges on one side and then turn then to the other side to
> brown and crisp. One large potato serves enough for both of us.
> Janet US
>
Cut the baking potato into quarters and call them quarter fries. I
like them made the way you describe and, as you say, they can be
seasoned any way you like.

I know some people love their air fryers but for me it would soon be
just another gadget taking up space on a shelf.

Jill

On Sun, 29 Nov 2020 03:42:12 -0800 (PST), Bryan Simmons
> wrote:

>On Sunday, November 29, 2020 at 4:37:04 AM UTC-6, Bruce wrote:
>> On Sun, 29 Nov 2020 10:11:30 -0000, "Ophelia" >
>> wrote:
>> >
>> > Wow! They are huge!!!! I have two air fryers but it has been ingrained
>> >in me for decades, chips are deep fried LOL I never think of cooking them
>> >in any other way!
>> We have no deep fryer anymore, so we air fry our fries/crisps/chips.
>> They're good, but not as good as deep fried.
>
>Fryers are cheap. With the money you save not eating meat, you can
>afford high quality oil. Seriously, buy a fryer, no, two fryers, since you
>are pescatarian. We have three. A large one for chicken, potatoes, etc.
>a medium one for fish and a little one for beignets/doughnuts.
>
The air fryer's working well and we still pan fry fish and tempeh etc.

On Sun, 29 Nov 2020 11:48:28 -0000, "Ophelia" >
wrote:

>
>
>"Bruce" wrote in message ...
>
>On Sun, 29 Nov 2020 10:11:30 -0000, "Ophelia" >
>wrote:
>
>>
>>
>>"dsi1" wrote in message
...
>>
>>On Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 4:24:38 AM UTC-10, Dave Smith wrote:
>>> On 2020-11-28 8:43 a.m., Bryan Simmons wrote:
>>> > On Friday, November 27, 2020 at 8:27:24 PM UTC-6, Dave Smith wrote:
>>> >> Grilled salmon steaks, steamed asparagus, air fried potato chips,
>>> >> tossed
>>> >> salad. Dessert was strawberries, half a pear and two ginger snaps.
>>> >
>>> > Is air fried anything like oil baked or rotisserie boiled?
>>> Fried is pretty close to deep fried but allegedly much healthier. Fries
>>> down out well, but tend to be better when done like large English style
>>> chips than the smaller cut french fries.
>>I have made some large air fried "chips." I don't call them chips - they're
>>big ass potato wedges.
>>
>>https://photos.app.goo.gl/4sb7EeQ28uUp7Jdx8
>>
>>====
>>
>> Wow! They are huge!!!! I have two air fryers but it has been ingrained
>>in me for decades, chips are deep fried LOL I never think of cooking them
>>in any other way!
>
>We have no deep fryer anymore, so we air fry our fries/crisps/chips.
>They're good, but not as good as deep fried.
>
>=====
>
> I am quite sure of that
>
> I have 2 AFs and used to use them for most things. Oddly enough, over
>time, I rarely use them for anything
>
> Perhaps my age? <g>

Even though you used to speak so highly of them. I guess oil or butter
add flavour that the air fryer doesn't.

Ophelia wrote:

>
>
> "dsi1" wrote in message
> ...
>
> On Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 4:24:38 AM UTC-10, Dave Smith wrote:
> > On 2020-11-28 8:43 a.m., Bryan Simmons wrote:
> >> On Friday, November 27, 2020 at 8:27:24 PM UTC-6, Dave Smith wrote:
> >>> Grilled salmon steaks, steamed asparagus, air fried potato chips,
> >> tossed >>> salad. Dessert was strawberries, half a pear and two
> ginger snaps.
> > >
> >> Is air fried anything like oil baked or rotisserie boiled?
> > Fried is pretty close to deep fried but allegedly much healthier.
> > Fries down out well, but tend to be better when done like large
> > English style chips than the smaller cut french fries.
> I have made some large air fried "chips." I don't call them chips -
> they're big ass potato wedges.
>
> https://photos.app.goo.gl/4sb7EeQ28uUp7Jdx8
>
> ====
>
> Wow! They are huge!!!! I have two air fryers but it has been
> ingrained in me for decades, chips are deep fried LOL I never think
> of cooking them in any other way!
>
> I think we have had this conversation before about chips/crisps, but
> has your definition now changed? I am confused enough already LOL

Ophelia, you are talking to people from several nationalities. They do
not define it all the same way. Dave Smith is Canada right? His area
may not use the same term as others. Australians don't either.

Bryan Simmons wrote:

> On Sunday, November 29, 2020 at 4:37:04 AM UTC-6, Bruce wrote:
> > On Sun, 29 Nov 2020 10:11:30 -0000, "Ophelia"
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > "dsi1" wrote in message
> > > ...
> > >
> > > On Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 4:24:38 AM UTC-10, Dave Smith
> > > wrote:
> > >> On 2020-11-28 8:43 a.m., Bryan Simmons wrote:
> > >> > On Friday, November 27, 2020 at 8:27:24 PM UTC-6, Dave Smith
> > wrote: >> >> Grilled salmon steaks, steamed asparagus, air fried
> > potato chips, >> >> tossed
> > >> >> salad. Dessert was strawberries, half a pear and two ginger
> > snaps. >> >
> > >> > Is air fried anything like oil baked or rotisserie boiled?
> > >> Fried is pretty close to deep fried but allegedly much
> > healthier. Fries >> down out well, but tend to be better when done
> > like large English style >> chips than the smaller cut french
> > fries.
> > > I have made some large air fried "chips." I don't call them chips
> > > - they're big ass potato wedges.
> > >
> > > https://photos.app.goo.gl/4sb7EeQ28uUp7Jdx8
> > >
> > > ====
> > >
> > > Wow! They are huge!!!! I have two air fryers but it has been
> > > ingrained in me for decades, chips are deep fried LOL I never
> > > think of cooking them in any other way!
> > We have no deep fryer anymore, so we air fry our
> > fries/crisps/chips. They're good, but not as good as deep fried.
>
> Fryers are cheap. With the money you save not eating meat, you can
> afford high quality oil. Seriously, buy a fryer, no, two fryers,
> since you are pescatarian. We have three. A large one for chicken,
> potatoes, etc. a medium one for fish and a little one for
> beignets/doughnuts.
>
> --Bryan

I don't use a fryer much but we have a pretty big T-fal safety sort.
When you need one, you really need one!

I'd say we are as apt to simple pan fry in a small amount of oil with
little appetizers and such.

On 11/29/2020 12:24 PM, cshenk wrote:
> Ophelia wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> "dsi1" wrote in message
>> ...
>>
>> On Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 4:24:38 AM UTC-10, Dave Smith wrote:
>>> On 2020-11-28 8:43 a.m., Bryan Simmons wrote:
>>>> On Friday, November 27, 2020 at 8:27:24 PM UTC-6, Dave Smith wrote:
>>>>> Grilled salmon steaks, steamed asparagus, air fried potato chips,
>>>> tossed >>> salad. Dessert was strawberries, half a pear and two
>> ginger snaps.
>>>>
>>>> Is air fried anything like oil baked or rotisserie boiled?
>>> Fried is pretty close to deep fried but allegedly much healthier.
>>> Fries down out well, but tend to be better when done like large
>>> English style chips than the smaller cut french fries.
>> I have made some large air fried "chips." I don't call them chips -
>> they're big ass potato wedges.
>>
>> https://photos.app.goo.gl/4sb7EeQ28uUp7Jdx8
>>
>> ====
>>
>> Wow! They are huge!!!! I have two air fryers but it has been
>> ingrained in me for decades, chips are deep fried LOL I never think
>> of cooking them in any other way!
>>
>> I think we have had this conversation before about chips/crisps, but
>> has your definition now changed? I am confused enough already LOL
>
> Ophelia, you are talking to people from several nationalities. They do
> not define it all the same way. Dave Smith is Canada right? His area
> may not use the same term as others. Australians don't either.
>
I'm pretty sure she knows the difference between fries (chips, as in
fish and chips) and crisps (potato chips) by now. What dsi1 posted a
picture of was very large potato wedges. Looked like they were
sprinkled with cheese and possibly red pepper flakes; hard to tell.

Jill

jmcquown wrote:

> On 11/29/2020 8:32 AM, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
> > On Sun, 29 Nov 2020 10:11:30 -0000, "Ophelia"
> > > wrote:
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > "dsi1" wrote in message
> > > ...
> > >
> > > On Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 4:24:38 AM UTC-10, Dave Smith
> > > wrote:
> > > > On 2020-11-28 8:43 a.m., Bryan Simmons wrote:
> > > > > On Friday, November 27, 2020 at 8:27:24 PM UTC-6, Dave Smith
> > > > > wrote:
> > > > > > Grilled salmon steaks, steamed asparagus, air fried potato
> > > > > > chips, tossed
> > > > > > salad. Dessert was strawberries, half a pear and two ginger
> > > > > > snaps.
> > > > >
> > > > > Is air fried anything like oil baked or rotisserie boiled?
> > > > Fried is pretty close to deep fried but allegedly much
> > > > healthier. Fries down out well, but tend to be better when done
> > > > like large English style chips than the smaller cut french
> > > > fries.
> > > I have made some large air fried "chips." I don't call them chips
> > > - they're big ass potato wedges.
> > >
> > > https://photos.app.goo.gl/4sb7EeQ28uUp7Jdx8
> > >
> > > ====
> > >
> >> Wow! They are huge!!!! I have two air fryers but it has been
> ingrained
> > > in me for decades, chips are deep fried LOL I never think of
> > > cooking them in any other way!
> > >
> >> I think we have had this conversation before about chips/crisps,
> but has
> > > your definition now changed? I am confused enough already LOL
> >
> > I don't know what you really call them. We prefer them to French
> > Fries (a hot food) or potato chips (a snack served cold)
> > The large oven fries can be served seasoned before baking any way
> > you like or served with any sauce like ketchup afterwards.
> > Simply put a large baking potato down on its side on the cutting
> > board. Cut it in half lengthwise. Cut each potato half lengthwise
> > into 4 or 5 wedges. Oil the wedges lightly, sprinkle with whatever
> > you like to season and bake at a little higher than you would
> > normally. I bake the wedges on one side and then turn then to the
> > other side to brown and crisp. One large potato serves enough for
> > both of us. Janet US
> >
> Cut the baking potato into quarters and call them quarter fries.
> I like them made the way you describe and, as you say, they can be
> seasoned any way you like.
>
> I know some people love their air fryers but for me it would soon be
> just another gadget taking up space on a shelf.
>
> Jill

I got one but knew in advance I would only use it in small ways, so got
a *small* one suitable for what I wanted.

Most used for:

Frozen French Fries and Tater Tots

Sometimes used for:
Pizza Bites
Fish Sticks (the basic frozen breaded sort)

But right now? I used a frying pan (my big cast iron one) with olive
oil to make up 8 Ling Ling Potstackers (chicken). Once they were done
I added about 3 cups cut up Potatoes (Yukon gold happened to be the
bag), 2/3c cut up onion, 4 large minced garlic cloves and a dusting of
Tandoori seasoning I get locally (Gary, Leila's Mediterranian off VB
BLVD).

jmcquown wrote:

> On 11/29/2020 8:32 AM, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
> > On Sun, 29 Nov 2020 10:11:30 -0000, "Ophelia"
> > > wrote:
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > "dsi1" wrote in message
> > > ...
> > >
> > > On Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 4:24:38 AM UTC-10, Dave Smith
> > > wrote:
> > > > On 2020-11-28 8:43 a.m., Bryan Simmons wrote:
> > > > > On Friday, November 27, 2020 at 8:27:24 PM UTC-6, Dave Smith
> > > > > wrote:
> > > > > > Grilled salmon steaks, steamed asparagus, air fried potato
> > > > > > chips, tossed
> > > > > > salad. Dessert was strawberries, half a pear and two ginger
> > > > > > snaps.
> > > > >
> > > > > Is air fried anything like oil baked or rotisserie boiled?
> > > > Fried is pretty close to deep fried but allegedly much
> > > > healthier. Fries down out well, but tend to be better when done
> > > > like large English style chips than the smaller cut french
> > > > fries.
> > > I have made some large air fried "chips." I don't call them chips
> > > - they're big ass potato wedges.
> > >
> > > https://photos.app.goo.gl/4sb7EeQ28uUp7Jdx8
> > >
> > > ====
> > >
> >> Wow! They are huge!!!! I have two air fryers but it has been
> ingrained
> > > in me for decades, chips are deep fried LOL I never think of
> > > cooking them in any other way!
> > >
> >> I think we have had this conversation before about chips/crisps,
> but has
> > > your definition now changed? I am confused enough already LOL
> >
> > I don't know what you really call them. We prefer them to French
> > Fries (a hot food) or potato chips (a snack served cold)
> > The large oven fries can be served seasoned before baking any way
> > you like or served with any sauce like ketchup afterwards.
> > Simply put a large baking potato down on its side on the cutting
> > board. Cut it in half lengthwise. Cut each potato half lengthwise
> > into 4 or 5 wedges. Oil the wedges lightly, sprinkle with whatever
> > you like to season and bake at a little higher than you would
> > normally. I bake the wedges on one side and then turn then to the
> > other side to brown and crisp. One large potato serves enough for
> > both of us. Janet US
> >
> Cut the baking potato into quarters and call them quarter fries.
> I like them made the way you describe and, as you say, they can be
> seasoned any way you like.
>
> I know some people love their air fryers but for me it would soon be
> just another gadget taking up space on a shelf.
>
> Jill

On Sun, 29 Nov 2020 10:13:24 -0500, jmcquown >
wrote:

>On 11/29/2020 8:32 AM, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
>> On Sun, 29 Nov 2020 10:11:30 -0000, "Ophelia" >
>> wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>
>>> "dsi1" wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>
>>> On Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 4:24:38 AM UTC-10, Dave Smith wrote:
>>>> On 2020-11-28 8:43 a.m., Bryan Simmons wrote:
>>>>> On Friday, November 27, 2020 at 8:27:24 PM UTC-6, Dave Smith wrote:
>>>>>> Grilled salmon steaks, steamed asparagus, air fried potato chips,
>>>>>> tossed
>>>>>> salad. Dessert was strawberries, half a pear and two ginger snaps.
>>>>>
>>>>> Is air fried anything like oil baked or rotisserie boiled?
>>>> Fried is pretty close to deep fried but allegedly much healthier. Fries
>>>> down out well, but tend to be better when done like large English style
>>>> chips than the smaller cut french fries.
>>> I have made some large air fried "chips." I don't call them chips - they're
>>> big ass potato wedges.
>>>
>>> https://photos.app.goo.gl/4sb7EeQ28uUp7Jdx8
>>>
>>> ====
>>>
>>> Wow! They are huge!!!! I have two air fryers but it has been ingrained
>>> in me for decades, chips are deep fried LOL I never think of cooking them
>>> in any other way!
>>>
>>> I think we have had this conversation before about chips/crisps, but has
>>> your definition now changed? I am confused enough already LOL
>>
>> I don't know what you really call them. We prefer them to French
>> Fries (a hot food) or potato chips (a snack served cold)
>> The large oven fries can be served seasoned before baking any way you
>> like or served with any sauce like ketchup afterwards.
>> Simply put a large baking potato down on its side on the cutting
>> board. Cut it in half lengthwise. Cut each potato half lengthwise
>> into 4 or 5 wedges. Oil the wedges lightly, sprinkle with whatever you
>> like to season and bake at a little higher than you would normally. I
>> bake the wedges on one side and then turn then to the other side to
>> brown and crisp. One large potato serves enough for both of us.
>> Janet US
>>
>Cut the baking potato into quarters and call them quarter fries. I
>like them made the way you describe and, as you say, they can be
>seasoned any way you like.
>
>I know some people love their air fryers but for me it would soon be
>just another gadget taking up space on a shelf.
>
>Jill

Now I'm going to have to construct a dinner around those oven fries!
We used to get them at this honky-tonk bar just outside of the cross
country skiing track. Lot of skiers, beer and those fries with a
spicy ketchup. Best way to thaw frozen fingers, toes and nose
Janet US

On Sunday, November 29, 2020 at 12:11:41 AM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
> "dsi1" wrote in message
> ...
> On Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 4:24:38 AM UTC-10, Dave Smith wrote:
> > On 2020-11-28 8:43 a.m., Bryan Simmons wrote:
> > > On Friday, November 27, 2020 at 8:27:24 PM UTC-6, Dave Smith wrote:
> > >> Grilled salmon steaks, steamed asparagus, air fried potato chips,
> > >> tossed
> > >> salad. Dessert was strawberries, half a pear and two ginger snaps.
> > >
> > > Is air fried anything like oil baked or rotisserie boiled?
> > Fried is pretty close to deep fried but allegedly much healthier. Fries
> > down out well, but tend to be better when done like large English style
> > chips than the smaller cut french fries.
> I have made some large air fried "chips." I don't call them chips - they're
> big ass potato wedges.
>
> https://photos.app.goo.gl/4sb7EeQ28uUp7Jdx8
> ====
>
> Wow! They are huge!!!! I have two air fryers but it has been ingrained
> in me for decades, chips are deep fried LOL I never think of cooking them
> in any other way!
>
> I think we have had this conversation before about chips/crisps, but has
> your definition now changed? I am confused enough already LOL
I'll probably get chips/fries/crisps confused - as my mind slowly fades away in the future. I can't even recall how I made those potato wedges - except that they were made in the air fryer and was coated with something.

On Sunday, November 29, 2020 at 6:28:15 AM UTC-10, Bruce wrote:
> On Sun, 29 Nov 2020 03:42:12 -0800 (PST), Bryan Simmons
> > wrote:
>
> >On Sunday, November 29, 2020 at 4:37:04 AM UTC-6, Bruce wrote:
> >> On Sun, 29 Nov 2020 10:11:30 -0000, "Ophelia" >
> >> wrote:
> >> >
> >> > Wow! They are huge!!!! I have two air fryers but it has been ingrained
> >> >in me for decades, chips are deep fried LOL I never think of cooking them
> >> >in any other way!
> >> We have no deep fryer anymore, so we air fry our fries/crisps/chips.
> >> They're good, but not as good as deep fried.
> >
> >Fryers are cheap. With the money you save not eating meat, you can
> >afford high quality oil. Seriously, buy a fryer, no, two fryers, since you
> >are pescatarian. We have three. A large one for chicken, potatoes, etc.
> >a medium one for fish and a little one for beignets/doughnuts.
> >
> The air fryer's working well and we still pan fry fish and tempeh etc.
Try deep frying fish Chinese style - super high heat!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/1JK4jMKd1zcp5vyS9

On Sunday, November 29, 2020 at 4:37:04 AM UTC-6, Bruce wrote:
>
> We have no deep fryer anymore, so we air fry our fries/crisps/chips.
> They're good, but not as good as deep fried.
>
Do you spritz them with a bit of oil? That helps with browning and crisping.

On Sunday, November 29, 2020 at 12:49:39 PM UTC-6, dsi1 wrote:
>
> I can't even recall how I made those potato wedges - except that they were made in the air fryer and was coated with something.
>
There was a quick mart downtown here years ago and they served potato wedges
very much like the ones you shared in the picture. I'm going to make a wild guess
they used Old Bay seasoning on theirs as they were spicy but not hot with pepper.

Larrupin'!

On Sun, 29 Nov 2020 11:04:54 -0800 (PST), "
> wrote:

>On Sunday, November 29, 2020 at 4:37:04 AM UTC-6, Bruce wrote:
>>
>> We have no deep fryer anymore, so we air fry our fries/crisps/chips.
>> They're good, but not as good as deep fried.
>>
>Do you spritz them with a bit of oil? That helps with browning and crisping.

Yes, we do. I like fries from the air fryer better than oven fries.

Bruce wrote:
> On Sun, 29 Nov 2020 11:04:54 -0800 (PST), "
> > wrote:
>
>> On Sunday, November 29, 2020 at 4:37:04 AM UTC-6, Bruce wrote:
>>>
>>> We have no deep fryer anymore, so we air fry our fries/crisps/chips.
>>> They're good, but not as good as deep fried.
>>>
>> Do you spritz them with a bit of oil? That helps with browning and crisping.
>
> Yes, we do. I like fries from the air fryer better than oven fries.
>

You should try cauliflower next.

"Bruce" wrote in message news
On Sun, 29 Nov 2020 11:48:28 -0000, "Ophelia" >
wrote:

>
>
>"Bruce" wrote in message
.. .
>
>On Sun, 29 Nov 2020 10:11:30 -0000, "Ophelia" >
>wrote:
>
>>
>>
>>"dsi1" wrote in message
...
>>
>>On Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 4:24:38 AM UTC-10, Dave Smith wrote:
>>> On 2020-11-28 8:43 a.m., Bryan Simmons wrote:
>>> > On Friday, November 27, 2020 at 8:27:24 PM UTC-6, Dave Smith wrote:
>>> >> Grilled salmon steaks, steamed asparagus, air fried potato chips,
>>> >> tossed
>>> >> salad. Dessert was strawberries, half a pear and two ginger snaps.
>>> >
>>> > Is air fried anything like oil baked or rotisserie boiled?
>>> Fried is pretty close to deep fried but allegedly much healthier. Fries
>>> down out well, but tend to be better when done like large English style
>>> chips than the smaller cut french fries.
>>I have made some large air fried "chips." I don't call them chips -
>>they're
>>big ass potato wedges.
>>
>>https://photos.app.goo.gl/4sb7EeQ28uUp7Jdx8
>>
>>====
>>
>> Wow! They are huge!!!! I have two air fryers but it has been ingrained
>>in me for decades, chips are deep fried LOL I never think of cooking them
>>in any other way!
>
>We have no deep fryer anymore, so we air fry our fries/crisps/chips.
>They're good, but not as good as deep fried.
>
>=====
>
> I am quite sure of that
>
> I have 2 AFs and used to use them for most things. Oddly enough, over
>time, I rarely use them for anything
>
> Perhaps my age? <g>

Even though you used to speak so highly of them. I guess oil or butter
add flavour that the air fryer doesn't.

====

Did I? Gosh I don't remember lol You could be right about the oil or
butter.

"U.S. Janet B." wrote in message
...

On Sun, 29 Nov 2020 10:11:30 -0000, "Ophelia" >
wrote:

>
>
>"dsi1" wrote in message
...
>
>On Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 4:24:38 AM UTC-10, Dave Smith wrote:
>> On 2020-11-28 8:43 a.m., Bryan Simmons wrote:
>> > On Friday, November 27, 2020 at 8:27:24 PM UTC-6, Dave Smith wrote:
>> >> Grilled salmon steaks, steamed asparagus, air fried potato chips,
>> >> tossed
>> >> salad. Dessert was strawberries, half a pear and two ginger snaps.
>> >
>> > Is air fried anything like oil baked or rotisserie boiled?
>> Fried is pretty close to deep fried but allegedly much healthier. Fries
>> down out well, but tend to be better when done like large English style
>> chips than the smaller cut french fries.
>I have made some large air fried "chips." I don't call them chips - they're
>big ass potato wedges.
>
>https://photos.app.goo.gl/4sb7EeQ28uUp7Jdx8
>
>====
>
> Wow! They are huge!!!! I have two air fryers but it has been ingrained
>in me for decades, chips are deep fried LOL I never think of cooking them
>in any other way!
>
> I think we have had this conversation before about chips/crisps, but has
>your definition now changed? I am confused enough already LOL

I don't know what you really call them. We prefer them to French
Fries (a hot food)

Yes, hot potato strips fried??

or potato chips (a snack served cold)

OK I got it now) cold? crispy? crisps

The large oven fries can be served seasoned before baking any way you
like or served with any sauce like ketchup afterwards.
Simply put a large baking potato down on its side on the cutting
board. Cut it in half lengthwise. Cut each potato half lengthwise
into 4 or 5 wedges. Oil the wedges lightly, sprinkle with whatever you
like to season and bake at a little higher than you would normally. I
bake the wedges on one side and then turn then to the other side to
brown and crisp. One large potato serves enough for both of us.
Janet US

We call them baked potatoes Thank you! That helps)

On Sun, 29 Nov 2020 20:31:37 -0000, "Ophelia" >
wrote:

>
>
>"Bruce" wrote in message news >
>On Sun, 29 Nov 2020 11:48:28 -0000, "Ophelia" >
>wrote:
>
>>
>>
>>"Bruce" wrote in message
. ..
>>
>>We have no deep fryer anymore, so we air fry our fries/crisps/chips.
>>They're good, but not as good as deep fried.
>>
>>=====
>>
>> I am quite sure of that
>>
>> I have 2 AFs and used to use them for most things. Oddly enough, over
>>time, I rarely use them for anything
>>
>> Perhaps my age? <g>
>
>Even though you used to speak so highly of them. I guess oil or butter
>add flavour that the air fryer doesn't.
>
>====
>
> Did I? Gosh I don't remember lol You could be right about the oil or
>butter.

I think you were one of the first in this group to use an air fryer.
And then also an air oven, if I remember correctly?

"cshenk" wrote in message
...

Ophelia wrote:

>
>
> "dsi1" wrote in message
> ...
>
> On Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 4:24:38 AM UTC-10, Dave Smith wrote:
> > On 2020-11-28 8:43 a.m., Bryan Simmons wrote:
> >> On Friday, November 27, 2020 at 8:27:24 PM UTC-6, Dave Smith wrote:
> >>> Grilled salmon steaks, steamed asparagus, air fried potato chips,
> >> tossed >>> salad. Dessert was strawberries, half a pear and two
> ginger snaps.
> > >
> >> Is air fried anything like oil baked or rotisserie boiled?
> > Fried is pretty close to deep fried but allegedly much healthier.
> > Fries down out well, but tend to be better when done like large
> > English style chips than the smaller cut french fries.
> I have made some large air fried "chips." I don't call them chips -
> they're big ass potato wedges.
>
> https://photos.app.goo.gl/4sb7EeQ28uUp7Jdx8
>
> ====
>
> Wow! They are huge!!!! I have two air fryers but it has been
> ingrained in me for decades, chips are deep fried LOL I never think
> of cooking them in any other way!
>
> I think we have had this conversation before about chips/crisps, but
> has your definition now changed? I am confused enough already LOL

Ophelia, you are talking to people from several nationalities. They do
not define it all the same way. Dave Smith is Canada right? His area
may not use the same term as others. Australians don't either.

====

Yes I know that I was speaking to dsi1.

"dsi1" wrote in message
...

On Sunday, November 29, 2020 at 12:11:41 AM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
> "dsi1" wrote in message
> ...
> On Saturday, November 28, 2020 at 4:24:38 AM UTC-10, Dave Smith wrote:
> > On 2020-11-28 8:43 a.m., Bryan Simmons wrote:
> > > On Friday, November 27, 2020 at 8:27:24 PM UTC-6, Dave Smith wrote:
> > >> Grilled salmon steaks, steamed asparagus, air fried potato chips,
> > >> tossed
> > >> salad. Dessert was strawberries, half a pear and two ginger snaps.
> > >
> > > Is air fried anything like oil baked or rotisserie boiled?
> > Fried is pretty close to deep fried but allegedly much healthier. Fries
> > down out well, but tend to be better when done like large English style
> > chips than the smaller cut french fries.
> I have made some large air fried "chips." I don't call them chips -
> they're
> big ass potato wedges.
>
> https://photos.app.goo.gl/4sb7EeQ28uUp7Jdx8
> ====
>
> Wow! They are huge!!!! I have two air fryers but it has been ingrained
> in me for decades, chips are deep fried LOL I never think of cooking them
> in any other way!
>
> I think we have had this conversation before about chips/crisps, but has
> your definition now changed? I am confused enough already LOL
I'll probably get chips/fries/crisps confused - as my mind slowly fades away
in the future. I can't even recall how I made those potato wedges - except
that they were made in the air fryer and was coated with something.

===

OK no problem))

"Bruce" wrote in message ...

On Sun, 29 Nov 2020 20:31:37 -0000, "Ophelia" >
wrote:

>
>
>"Bruce" wrote in message
>news >
>On Sun, 29 Nov 2020 11:48:28 -0000, "Ophelia" >
>wrote:
>
>>
>>
>>"Bruce" wrote in message
. ..
>>
>>We have no deep fryer anymore, so we air fry our fries/crisps/chips.
>>They're good, but not as good as deep fried.
>>
>>=====
>>
>> I am quite sure of that
>>
>> I have 2 AFs and used to use them for most things. Oddly enough, over
>>time, I rarely use them for anything
>>
>> Perhaps my age? <g>
>
>Even though you used to speak so highly of them. I guess oil or butter
>add flavour that the air fryer doesn't.
>
>====
>
> Did I? Gosh I don't remember lol You could be right about the oil or
>butter.

I think you were one of the first in this group to use an air fryer.
And then also an air oven, if I remember correctly?

====

Really?? Gosh. Yes I have an air oven and a regular air fryer) Hmm
perhaps it is time I started thinking about using them again)

On Sun, 29 Nov 2020 21:18:44 -0000, "Ophelia" >
wrote:

>
>
>"Bruce" wrote in message ...
>
>On Sun, 29 Nov 2020 20:31:37 -0000, "Ophelia" >
>wrote:
>
>>
>>
>>"Bruce" wrote in message
>>news >>
>>On Sun, 29 Nov 2020 11:48:28 -0000, "Ophelia" >
>>wrote:
>>
>>>
>>>
>>>"Bruce" wrote in message
...
>>>
>>>We have no deep fryer anymore, so we air fry our fries/crisps/chips.
>>>They're good, but not as good as deep fried.
>>>
>>>=====
>>>
>>> I am quite sure of that
>>>
>>> I have 2 AFs and used to use them for most things. Oddly enough, over
>>>time, I rarely use them for anything
>>>
>>> Perhaps my age? <g>
>>
>>Even though you used to speak so highly of them. I guess oil or butter
>>add flavour that the air fryer doesn't.
>>
>>====
>>
>> Did I? Gosh I don't remember lol You could be right about the oil or
>>butter.
>
>I think you were one of the first in this group to use an air fryer.
>And then also an air oven, if I remember correctly?
>
>====
>
> Really?? Gosh. Yes I have an air oven and a regular air fryer) Hmm
>perhaps it is time I started thinking about using them again)

Lol, perhaps

On Sunday, November 29, 2020 at 2:41:11 PM UTC-6, Bruce wrote:
> On Sun, 29 Nov 2020 20:31:37 -0000, "Ophelia" >
> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> >"Bruce" wrote in message news > >
> >On Sun, 29 Nov 2020 11:48:28 -0000, "Ophelia" >
> >wrote:
> >
> >>
> >>
> >>"Bruce" wrote in message
> ...
> >>
> >>We have no deep fryer anymore, so we air fry our fries/crisps/chips.
> >>They're good, but not as good as deep fried.
> >>
> >>=====
> >>
> >> I am quite sure of that
> >>
> >> I have 2 AFs and used to use them for most things. Oddly enough, over
> >>time, I rarely use them for anything
> >>
> >> Perhaps my age? <g>
> >
> >Even though you used to speak so highly of them. I guess oil or butter
> >add flavour that the air fryer doesn't.
> >
> >====
> >
> > Did I? Gosh I don't remember lol You could be right about the oil or
> >butter.
> I think you were one of the first in this group to use an air fryer.
> And then also an air oven, if I remember correctly?

Air fryer is just marketing bullshit. They're *all* air ovens--convection
ovens on steroids. They have nothing to do with frying.

--Bryan

On Sun, 29 Nov 2020 13:26:21 -0800 (PST), Bryan Simmons
> wrote:

>On Sunday, November 29, 2020 at 2:41:11 PM UTC-6, Bruce wrote:
>> On Sun, 29 Nov 2020 20:31:37 -0000, "Ophelia" >
>> wrote:
>>
>> >
>> >
>> >"Bruce" wrote in message news >> >
>> >On Sun, 29 Nov 2020 11:48:28 -0000, "Ophelia" >
>> >wrote:
>> >
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>"Bruce" wrote in message
>> ...
>> >>
>> >>We have no deep fryer anymore, so we air fry our fries/crisps/chips.
>> >>They're good, but not as good as deep fried.
>> >>
>> >>=====
>> >>
>> >> I am quite sure of that
>> >>
>> >> I have 2 AFs and used to use them for most things. Oddly enough, over
>> >>time, I rarely use them for anything
>> >>
>> >> Perhaps my age? <g>
>> >
>> >Even though you used to speak so highly of them. I guess oil or butter
>> >add flavour that the air fryer doesn't.
>> >
>> >====
>> >
>> > Did I? Gosh I don't remember lol You could be right about the oil or
>> >butter.
>> I think you were one of the first in this group to use an air fryer.
>> And then also an air oven, if I remember correctly?
>
>Air fryer is just marketing bullshit. They're *all* air ovens--convection
>ovens on steroids. They have nothing to do with frying.

Call it what you want, but the result is different in that you only
get any potential fat from the item you're "frying", no added fat from
what you're frying it in.