Actifry advice - MiniMins.com

Juliewoo · 27th November, 2009

Hi,

I have done a search & seen quite a few of you have bought them a while ago.

I've a few questions.....

Do you still use it?
Do you use it for other things other than chips?
Can you make things in sauce with it? ie cook chichen then add a tin of toms & some veggies etc.
Is it worth the money?

I'm thinking of getting one, but don't want to waste the money if it's a one hit wonder.

Thank-you

xxxxxx

jerricebenton · 27th November, 2009

I got mine a few days ago, and so far have cooked sausages, stir fry, mushrooms, chips & roast potatoes in it!

atchonblimp21 · 27th November, 2009

We have had ours for a while now, and we still use it loads, even if it's just for the lush chips, specially sweet potato chips. Yummy, we haven't tried much else. But might now

xx

suepat10 · 27th November, 2009

I've had mine around a year and still use it once a week at least

Juliewoo · 27th November, 2009

I've just thought, could you cut potatoes, carrots parsnips etc really thinly (with a mandolin?) and ust the actifry to make root veg crisps. Would it work just spraying with frylight so they would be syn free??

xxxxx

miss_emmajane · 27th November, 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juliewoo

I've just thought, could you cut potatoes, carrots parsnips etc really thinly (with a mandolin?) and ust the actifry to make root veg crisps. Would it work just spraying with frylight so they would be syn free??

xxxxx

Yes, you spray them with fry light rather than putting the spoon of oil in and they are syn free. AND gorgeous might I add!!!

miss_emmajane · 27th November, 2009

My parents got got one about two months ago and I use it about 5 times a week to make syn free chips - they are gorgeous when made in there and are so easy - no microwaving/boiling before putting them in the oven. You just chop, spray and leave =D

Juliewoo · 27th November, 2009

I've just been looking on the net for the cheapest place to buy one & I came across reviews, saying they catch on fire

has anyone has this happen

xxxxxx

Alcoholiday · 27th November, 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juliewoo

I've just been looking on the net for the cheapest place to buy one & I came across reviews, saying they catch on fire

has anyone has this happen

xxxxxx

Ours blew up but didn't catch on fire, apparently they are fire proof so no worries there lol.

All I can say is, it is probably one of the best investments we have purchased in our slimming world journey. We use it practically every day.

babs · 27th November, 2009

We bought ours months ago from COSTCO. They were bt £50 cheaper han the other places. I have only cooked chips in it, sprayed with FRYLIGHT, so synfree. Use it bt once a week.

Honeyoc · 27th November, 2009

I'm probably in the minority here but I think it's a bit gimmicky. For every gadget invented, you probably already have a more versatile alternative in your kitchen. I wouldn't buy an actifry because there's nothing I can cook in it that I can't cook in my oven! I just think what's the point? With SW chips I never parboil or microwave first, just cut the potatoes, spray and bake. Comes out fabulous everytime!
I do have to say that I hate clutter, and gadgets in general don't get me excited

smoomoo · 28th November, 2009

what are they?

evanesco · 28th November, 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by smoomoo

what are they?

Actifry It's a low fat chip pan basically. I use mine almost daily and especially on Sundays when I do roast carrots, potatoes, parsnip and suede with my Sunday roast. I'd be lost without it now. I could never get my SW chips to cook right in the oven, but in here, delicious.

StaceyUK · 28th November, 2009

I always forget about this and then someone starts a thread and I remember it again but I'm too cheap to buy one! Maybe a friend will club in with me for it and we can share joint custody and each have it for alternate months! LOL

StaceyUK · 28th November, 2009

Just found this Chicken Tikka Masala recipe on youtube using Actifry!

YouTube - Sophie Michell cooks chicken tikka masala with Tefal Actifry

27th November, 2009	#1 (permalink)
Juliewoo Likes to post Juliewoo's Profile Albums Juliewoo's Photo Gallery Join Date: 8th August, 2008 Posts: 187 Thanks: 5 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts Rep Power: 16	Actifry advice Hi, I have done a search & seen quite a few of you have bought them a while ago. I've a few questions..... Do you still use it? Do you use it for other things other than chips? Can you make things in sauce with it? ie cook chichen then add a tin of toms & some veggies etc. Is it worth the money? I'm thinking of getting one, but don't want to waste the money if it's a one hit wonder. Thank-you xxxxxx Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It!

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Juliewoo Likes to post Juliewoo's Profile Albums Juliewoo's Photo Gallery Join Date: 8th August, 2008 Posts: 187 Thanks: 5 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts Rep Power: 16	I've just thought, could you cut potatoes, carrots parsnips etc really thinly (with a mandolin?) and ust the actifry to make root veg crisps. Would it work just spraying with frylight so they would be syn free?? xxxxx Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It!

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miss_emmajane Likes to post miss_emmajane's Profile Albums miss_emmajane's Photo Gallery Join Date: 25th June, 2009 Posts: 557 Thanks: 3 Thanked 19 Times in 18 Posts Rep Power: 53 Diet: Slimming World	My parents got got one about two months ago and I use it about 5 times a week to make syn free chips - they are gorgeous when made in there and are so easy - no microwaving/boiling before putting them in the oven. You just chop, spray and leave =D Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It!

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Juliewoo Likes to post Juliewoo's Profile Albums Juliewoo's Photo Gallery Join Date: 8th August, 2008 Posts: 187 Thanks: 5 Thanked 8 Times in 7 Posts Rep Power: 16	I've just been looking on the net for the cheapest place to buy one & I came across reviews, saying they catch on fire has anyone has this happen xxxxxx Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It!

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babs Likes to post babs's Profile Albums babs's Photo Gallery Join Date: 17th August, 2007 Location: Aberdeenshire Scotland Posts: 163 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Rep Power: 6 Diet: SLIMMING WORLD - The Best!!	We bought ours months ago from COSTCO. They were bt £50 cheaper han the other places. I have only cooked chips in it, sprayed with FRYLIGHT, so synfree. Use it bt once a week. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It!

27th November, 2009	#11 (permalink)
Honeyoc Is a crunchy mama! Honeyoc's Profile Albums Honeyoc's Photo Gallery Join Date: 27th October, 2009 Location: London, UK Posts: 3,327 Thanks: 110 Thanked 206 Times in 183 Posts Rep Power: 289 Diet: Started with SW, now on WW Height: 5' 7" Start Date: 05/11/09 Start Weight: 184lb Current Weight: 142lb Goal Weight: 133lb Goal Date: June 2010 BMI Information: Start BMI: 28.8 Current BMI: 22.2 Goal BMI: 20.8 Statistics: Total Weight Loss: 42lb Weight to Lose: 9lb % Lost 22.83%	I'm probably in the minority here but I think it's a bit gimmicky. For every gadget invented, you probably already have a more versatile alternative in your kitchen. I wouldn't buy an actifry because there's nothing I can cook in it that I can't cook in my oven! I just think what's the point? With SW chips I never parboil or microwave first, just cut the potatoes, spray and bake. Comes out fabulous everytime! I do have to say that I hate clutter, and gadgets in general don't get me excited Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Google Bookmark It! __________________ Last edited by Honeyoc : 27th November, 2009 at 11:17 PM

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