2 Chefs Test a Halogen Air Fryer | Sorted Food

An incredibly requested review from the Sorted community- the halogen air fryer! James and Ben give it a go with an assortment of ingredients and a number of things. Will it pass the Cheffy test? Find out!

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[rims]

“Even I don’t get annoyed by light and I get annoyed by everything”.

Atleast James is self aware.

[daytekone]

My grandFater bought that many years ago when my grandma had a stroke, he never cooked in his entire life .. and out of nowhere, one day, he had to learn how to cook stuff .. he was able to feed my grandma and himself for 5 years before they passed away .. it might not be a chef's tool but it surely is a great device for many people !

[michaelsplane]

My thoughts reading the title:
This sounds like a fancy EZ Bake oven.

My thoughts upon seeing the results:
Yep, EZ Bake Oven

[SelySilvent]

Ben desperately trying to be positive and James just dragging the hell out of this thing is just such a good representation of their dynamic lmao

[karinoshea]

My mom bought one of these a few years ago when her oven went out. She named it 'The Alien' without clueing the family in, so when she started referring to the alien in her kitchen, we thought she had lost her marbles! She was quite the character. Much love from Oklahoma!

[Meeshi]

The most impressed James was when he found out it “cleans” itself 😂

[LordBunnyBone]

Sometimes I wonder how young James reacted to his presents on Christmas Day.

[arishthadukhi]

I love how Ben's got James doing all the actual prep while he's just standing there talking, looking pretty and all that 😂

[TheMaskedkitty]

Hey guys,
Never commented before but I just wanted to say a few things.
My mum has one of these halogens and she bakes amazing cakes in it. She uses a normal sponge recipe and just due to playing around with timings and temperatures shes got it "Sorted".
Also if you use enamel dishes in the halogen they cook sausages/fishfingers etc etc a lot better. They are more evenly cooked and they brown better.
Also you can do brilliant roasties in a halogen with a lot less oil than you would do normally, just preheat the tray as normal and shove the spuds in.
Baked potatoes work really well in the halogen as well.
This gadget does have its uses I promise and as ovens over here in Malta are a little temperamental (eg two temperature settings: on and off 🤦‍♀️) the halogen is a great substitute. Please dony write it off just yet!!
All the best and stay safe guys x

[PhantomQueen]

My husband and I used to have one of those (not the specific brand) when we first moved in together and couldn't afford a proper oven. We called it "the bug" because the top looked like a bug's head to me :P. It kept us fed for several years. We never attempted to deep fry anything since we don't really eat deep fried stuff anyway. But it's definitely convenient and ideal for students.
Seeing a professional chef get so offended by the mere existence of this device is priceless :P

[InkyM]

*JAMES:* I hate it.

*BEN:* You don't even know what it is.

*JAMES:* I know that I hate it.

[carlyfallon]

James feels about gadgets like parents feel about an arts degree.

[AadenKDragon]

"Oh, look, I found a nice thing to say."


This is why James is my favorite.

[nicoles]

Moment of genuine appreciation that Ben is such an excellent host! He constantly explains and narrates what's going on, is fair and honest but finds a positive spin and is upbeat, and always knows how to fill the time and talk to camera (i.e. us!) Thank you, Ben!

[delriogw]

When these things first appeared (in this form) they were marketed as 'halogen ovens', the air fryer is a change in marketing to appeal to the healthier eating crowd. My mum has had one of these for about 10 years now and she loves it. She lives on her own and so is usually cooking for one, and this is quicker and easier for her than the oven.

It's great for sausages and chicken, it's also great for warming things up (reheated pizza works a treat in this).

They're not for everyone and of course a chef is going to achieve far more with a proper oven and hob, but you're definitely not the target market for this thing. They're far from perfect of course, but my mum gets a lot of use from hers.

[ElevatedMiata]

Would it be possible to bring back ultimate ____ battle? Old school fans would love that

[sillypotato]

Loved it when James said: Look, I found something good to say.

[Bee-olxr]

"Even I'm not annoyed about the light and I'm annoyed about everything." the level of grumpiness is OUTSTANDING!!! 😂

[theartist_harlivi]

I’ve been rocking an airfryer for years now and I find the best chips are preboiled, tossed in a little oil, herbs spices etc then put in the airfryer. The fluffy bits on the edges get so crispy and the insides are stay light and fluffy. If you can’t be bothered with the extra cooking step, add a light dusting of any kind of flour and that will help them crisp up too.

[DanniqueMinguel]

We have had this in our homes for years and years and recommended it to everyone! We use it to make crispy potatoes and baked chicken. We also use it to bake breads in the morning so we do not have to heat up an oven. Just throw em in there and have baked breads in less than 10 minutes. We also use it for pizza, especially heating up leftover pizza. It is literally amazing for all kinds of stuff! It is a healthier option of baking a lot of stuff that would otherwise get drowned in oils or butter in a pan.