Air fryer/Slow Cooker vs Oven

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somapop

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Hullo all.
Thinking about energy prices I've turned my freezer off as I don't think it warrants being on at the moment.
I also have an oven that I consider being an enormous energy sucker (I live alone). Imagine that being on 200 degrees just to cook one thing (whole roast chicken aside).

Looking into Air Dryers vs slow cooker (and there are hybrids but apparently the air frying capabilities aren't great).
Air fryers are super quick and have their limitations whereas slow cookers would be on for quite a bit longer (although I could batch cook and place the rest in the fridge then heat up).

Or just stick to using my hob and oven (those air fryers aren;'t particularly cheap).
Not sure how longer I'll be in this flat (and I've never really cooked in this kitchen given it's not much bigger than a bloody wardrobe.....)

Any thoughts on these?
 
somapop said:
Hullo all.
Thinking about energy prices I've turned my freezer off as I don't think it warrants being on at the moment.
I also have an oven that I consider being an enormous energy sucker (I live alone). Imagine that being on 200 degrees just to cook one thing (whole roast chicken aside).

Looking into Air Dryers vs slow cooker (and there are hybrids but apparently the air frying capabilities aren't great).
Air fryers are super quick and have their limitations whereas slow cookers would be on for quite a bit longer (although I could batch cook and place the rest in the fridge then heat up).

Or just stick to using my hob and oven (those air fryers aren;'t particularly cheap).
Not sure how longer I'll be in this flat (and I've never really cooked in this kitchen given it's not much bigger than a bloody wardrobe.....)

Any thoughts on these?
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Get a ninja foodi ,I haven’t used the hob or oven since we’ve got it. Can cook a whole roast chicken in 45 minutes,air fry,grill,slow cook,pressure cook,bake. It’s totally worth the money and judging by the fact that it is presently out of stock everywhere lots of people agree. I also bbq steaks and tenderloin on our gas bbq to also save money. Batch cook chillis and curries and have them with M and S microwave rice which is 50p a packet and really good
 
Nellies left peg said:
Get a ninja foodi ,I haven’t used the hob or oven since we’ve got it. Can cook a whole roast chicken in 45 minutes,air fry,grill,slow cook,pressure cook,bake. It’s totally worth the money and judging by the fact that it is presently out of stock everywhere lots of people agree. I also bbq steaks and tenderloin on our gas bbq to also save money. Batch cook chillis and curries and have them with M and S microwave rice which is 50p a packet and really good
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Yeah - I did look at these - v pricy (£200 compared to a £20 slow cooker) but I guess with the energy prices this may be a good option (or are we veering into Kettle territory here....).
 
Use the Air Fryer as much as possible and planing to up grade it to a double basket one, also use the Slow cooker as much as possible in the winter stews ect
 
Nellies left peg said:
Get a ninja foodi ,I haven’t used the hob or oven since we’ve got it. Can cook a whole roast chicken in 45 minutes,air fry,grill,slow cook,pressure cook,bake. It’s totally worth the money and judging by the fact that it is presently out of stock everywhere lots of people agree. I also bbq steaks and tenderloin on our gas bbq to also save money. Batch cook chillis and curries and have them with M and S microwave rice which is 50p a packet and really good
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Looks like there's a couple of versions"
This (The Max) with money off:



And this (although there is a pricier model too):

 
Slow cooker used all the time for all meats and stews!

Air fryer used less mainly for homemade chips
 
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