Convection oven: model selection, tips, reviews (1)

I wanted to buy AG Hoter, read the description and was confused, it seems that everyone is good, but how to choose? Please advise, owners of Hoters, how did you choose your appliance?

I propose to buy the simplest one first, and if it takes root, then already aim at Tigers-Smart-Platinum.

I bought Tiger New yesterday, 2 defects were revealed:

1. The center of the lid is offset from the center of the flask approx. 8 mm horizontally, so to close the lid you had to press on its edge and bend the case a little.
2. The lid lay on the flasks at an angle of approx. in 5 mm. Because of this, a strong stream of hot air blew out of the gap formed during the operation of the device; the maximum temperature in the flask was not reached (Fig. 1).


Figure: one

It turned out to be possible to eliminate the disadvantages on our own.

1. Centering the cover. It is carried out by shifting the flask in the desired direction. The position of the flask relative to the lid is determined by three stops (Fig. 2)

Figure: 2

The stops are attached to the body with screws, the size of their protrusion is adjusted by plastic washers located between the white nozzle and the body. In my case, it was necessary to remove 1 washer in two left stops and insert these 2 washers into the right stop, bringing the left stops to the body, respectively, and moving the right one away from it.

2. Elimination of skewed cover. To do this, we had to remove the perforated metal circle that covers the heating elements. The cover is attached to the handle with 4 spring-loaded screws (fig. 3).

Figure: 3

The position of the cover is adjusted by tightening or loosening the screws on the corresponding side. In my case, it was necessary to put several metal washers under the screws on one of the sides, since the skew was not compensated for only by rotating the screws.

[Hairpin]

Hairpin, but I do not agree with you. I do not recommend buying the cheapest one. Three speeds should be mandatory, and this is not the cheapest. But now Hotter has delayed start AGs. In my opinion, this is just an extra waste of money. Such a function makes sense, but in a multicooker, not in the AG. Everything in it cools down quickly, and I can't even imagine what can be put into it in advance, like in a slow cooker. I've had Tiger for 2.5 years now, but no delay. Share your experience who uses this feature. Well, then, I just like him outwardly, he is so red, streamlined, cute. For me, the appearance of technology matters, after all, this is a long-term option, you look at it every day for many years.

Good day everyone! I also became the owner of the HOTTER HX-1098 Smart airfryer, for 4 months now. I will say that I am happy as an elephant. Although I do not use it every day, I will not refuse it, my old stove is just resting.

I do not recommend buying the cheapest one. Three speeds should be mandatory, and this is not the cheapest.

And where is it written that 3 speeds should be MANDATORY! ???

My only has ONE speed, and it costs about 3 thousand rubles ... and what I get in it - you can see according to my recipes

With any model of AG, the most important thing is to understand and decide at what temperature a particular dish should be cooked, you can set more time for insurance - and you can try readiness during cooking, and turn off the AG if necessary

[Admin]

Admin, I just expressed my opinion, supported by practice. And if a person has the material opportunity to buy at once an AG with 3 speeds, then why first buy the simplest one and try to adapt to it? Still, with 3 speeds it is much easier and more convenient.When I was going to buy AG, I also read different sites and to my questions, what to look for when buying, I received just such advice. Unfortunately, I don't remember the authors, but I am grateful to them anyway. The main thing that was advised was 3 speeds and a check of the verticality of the lid, if it is not removable. And the model, the appearance - it depends on the taste and wallet of the buyer.

[And do not be offended by me - we all went through this path, and many do not even remember about AG, and removed it until better times.]

As a rule, we all first read, see, run to buy, and do not ask ourselves a question, but what will I do with it in 6 months, what will I do in it, and how much I need it if I have an oven at home and a lot of other duplicating equipment in the kitchen, and even in the pantry (since there is nowhere to put it)

Therefore, looking at the photo of recipes, you need to imagine - do I need AH?
After all, not everything can be cooked in it! And not everything turns out delicious!

And it turns out that this expensive toy with three speeds and a removable lid will replenish your stock in the closet.

And do not be offended by me - we all went through this path, and many do not even remember about AG, and removed it until better times.

I only use AG for meat, chicken, barbecue. Everything else to do - I think it is impractical and not as tasty as in the same cartoon or in the oven!

I regulate the working conditions with time and temperature, this can be done during the cooking process - therefore I do not consider 3 speeds mandatory. And to spend big money for three speeds - for me it is too cool, although I can afford ...

And it is profitable for sellers to advise you to buy expensive AG, it is more expensive, which means that the revenue is higher, and the percentage of the seller on sales is also higher

I completely agree with Roma. I, too, read the topic about aerogrills and caught fire with it, I just lost my peace and bought it. I played with it for a short time, tried a lot of recipes and ... removed it to the balcony. I have a Kaiser oven, it bakes and fries and cooks perfectly, I have a gas oven. In Er-le, I did not like many dishes in comparison with the oven and the cartoon, and when the electricity bill came, I was shocked - the airfryer was eating up energy immensely. Over time, I would now think well - do I need this toy or not. I ask the girls not to be offended by me - this is my experience and opinion. I know that many are very happy with the device, they use it constantly and I am very happy for them

[Admin]

I only use AG for meat, chicken, barbecue. Everything else to do - I think it is impractical and not as tasty as in the same cartoon or in the oven!

Oh thank you, Admin ! I felt like an outcast - I heard so many objections from girls who disagreed with me, voicing exactly the same attitude towards AG!

[And do not be offended by me - we all went through this path, and many do not even remember about AG, and removed it until better times.]

And do not be offended by me - we all went through this path, and many do not even remember about AG, and removed it until better times.

Admin,
I didn’t think to be offended, but if I were you, I would replace the word “all” with “many” or even “some”. And so ... I will not enter into useless polemics. Everyone has their own opinion on this matter.

As a rule, we all first read, see, run to buy, and do not ask ourselves a question, but what will I do with it in 6 months, what will I do in it, and how much I need it if I have an oven at home and a lot of other duplicating equipment in the kitchen, and even in the pantry (since there is nowhere to put it)

And this is also just your opinion, Admin.

For those who still choose, I would advise:
If you just want to play and you need a new toy, despite the fact that your kitchen is full of other equipment, then you can buy an airfryer and at the same speed. But if you buy an AG in order to cook in it for a long time and successfully, without having a large number of duplicating equipment, then take an AG with three speeds. Good luck with your choice!

I totally agree with Midnight Lady. If there is a desire to cook in AG for a long time and with high quality, and not just indulge in a new toy and put it in the far corner, then it is better to buy with 3 speeds. I cook quite often and for 2 and a half years I have never wanted to remove the AG from its place of honor in the kitchen in the closet or on the balcony.But I have an electric stove and on weekdays my husband and I are alone. Compared to an electric oven, AG is much more economical and easier to wash, especially if the husband does it. And there is simply no point in preparing a full meal every day for a family of 4-5 people if you have a good oven. So it all depends on the circumstances and material capabilities. But if these opportunities exist, then I would not recommend buying the simplest AG and trying to heroically overcome the difficulties created by the very same difficulties. But that's just my opinion. And I would also very much like to know about the technique that duplicates the AG. I haven’t bought anything serious for a long time, I must have lagged behind. Please enlighten.

And where is it written that 3 speeds should be MANDATORY! ???

My only has ONE speed, and it costs about 3 thousand rubles ... and what I get in it - you can see according to my recipes

I am going to buy an airfryer for the dacha specifically for roasting chicken, meat and fish (VES787).
My oven is good and I feel sorry for it dirtiest smear it, you will be tortured to wash it. Therefore, I think to buy the simplest and cheapest AG. I did not master the entire branch, but I read the post of Hairpins, that with the usual tende the chicken browns more evenly, and with the halogen it is necessary to turn it over.
Admin, and what is your ten in AG?

In my AG ten is spiral. Halogen is not recommended to buy, the reviews are bad about it.
Simple convenient AG, for the money about 3000 rubles.
How I use it, see the recipes for AG - mostly only for meat, where it needs to be baked to a crust.

Well, everyone here knows about my love for this drug .... of course, with the advent of Kuku, a lot has changed for me, and I generally stopped using a lot of equipment, but I still love AG very much !!! Nowhere are such cutlets made so hassle-free .... and the blanks ?? Never before has it turned out meringue, but in AG it turned out great, and the fish of the mountains. smoking for 30-40 minutes sooooo happy. I can give a lot of examples and even now I would not refuse it. I consider him a full member of my kitchen !!!

I have been using AG for a long time, I have Hotter classic. I am very satisfied. I cook almost all dishes, pies, buns in it ... all baked goods are only in it. Hot sandwiches, pita breads with filling are so delicious only from AG. Before Cuckoo, I used AG several times a day, now, of course, a little less often, but still every day. And yet, when there are three speeds, it is more attractive in terms of the variety of cooking. Good luck!

Before Cuckoo, I used AG several times a day, now, of course, a little less often, but still every day. And yet, when there are three speeds, it is more attractive in terms of the variety of cooking. Good luck!

I want an AG Tiger hotter on my DR, only one thing spoils my mood - there is nowhere to put at all (((I really want to replace the microwave, I only have it for warming up, including baby food

I wish you, ANNechka, to buy AG. This is a good aggregate, but you can put it wherever you can. I had this with the PMM, I still did not know where to put it .... I thought at least to buy a small piece, but I bought it for 9 sets and there was a place. So you, buy it, and he will find a dear one where to install, well, something that is not particularly needed, put it in a distant box or maybe somewhere else. The only thing that, of course, the AG will not heat up a bowl of soup for you as a microwave oven, and for your little child, you probably also need a microwave oven, so do not rush to throw away the microwave oven. Good luck to you. And there will be a place. Problems need to be addressed as they arise.

I have a VES which should have three speeds. It cost around 5 thousand. When I received it, it just happened to be with a programmer, there were five buttons, there was a feeling that I was deceived. I called the supplier, he explained that depending on the temperature and the speed changes, in a word, she did not find out much, since he was needed at all, and the choice in our market is sooooo small, tvshop and mustache. It is only convenient that the time and speed are set exactly, with mechanics it is worse to take (judging by the Tefalevskaya double boiler, which is with bowls).
For myself, I also made a conclusion (AG for six months already), puff pastries are excellent, sandwiches, chicken, casseroles (although potatoes come out worse), fries, cheesecakes, cutlets, but the white meat of chicken, in the form of a chop, I get better at first frying in oil, and then bake in AG, it turned out dry, fish.
I have one dieter, so I had to look for an alternative, an electric stove and drive the whole oven for the sake of one fish, it's curly, I didn't like it in the micra either way, or grill.
For a small amount of AG, in my opinion, it is suitable. This is one plus for which I took it

Good day, dear forum users! We have had an airfryer for about six months. We are very satisfied, we use it quite often. But there is one problem: how to wash it? The bowl itself and the metal grate that covers the heating element itself is quite easy to clean, but the glass on the lid .... is inconvenient to wash! maybe someone knows how to remove it? maybe someone twisted it? ... or are there some simple, well-known methods? ... in general, I'm waiting for your advice, I'll be very grateful to you! ...

Hello Veronica! I agree that it is quite difficult to wash the lid of the airfryer. I use tools like HELP universal for the kitchen with a spray. It contains an acid that removes fat. You just need to use it according to the instructions - sprinkle and wait a little, only it will be cleaned easily. Just be careful, you need to work with gloves. And for the first time, drops hit the name of the airfryer on the lid - the paint smudged - I had to completely wipe it off. In the book attached to the airfryer, it is recommended to use the Shumovit product, but I have never met it on sale in Zelenogorsk. There are similar HELP tools, look in stores. Good luck!

[Veronica]

Veronica From time to time I dismantle the roof, there is nothing complicated there. Disassembly description https://Mcooker-enn.tomathouse.com/index.php@option=com_smf&topic=194.675 Reply # 679

Dear friends! Please help me!
I bought the airfryer 6 months ago. Visonte. With the help of this forum, I learned how to cook meat, fish, muffins, which I baked every week.
And today I had a problem. I put the cake at 180 for 40 minutes. It's good that after 10 minutes I realized that it was on fire. I reloaded it at 170 grams, but it still burns. In general, I suffered with him for 25 minutes. I cut off the entire top, but nothing at the bottom.
In short, I got the impression that he baked at 250 gr. instead of 180. The whole flask is brown and burnt. Airfryer warranty for another 6 months. But I don't know how to prove the temperature is not right. The control on it is not mechanical, but touch.
Maybe someone knows what to do in this case and will tell me. I will be very grateful.

But I don't know how to prove the temperature is not right.

And you don't need to prove anything. You just need to explain what the problem is. And to check, to make sure what the cause of the problem is, and to fix it - this is the task of the service department.

Hello :-) Now in this world there are 1 more HAPPY owner of the airfryer! :-) It took 2 months to decide, read reviews and your forum pushed me to the right decision :-)

[aweefomit!]

aweefomit! Well, it means, with a purchase !! Lots and lots of sweets !!! So tell me what you bought? What have you already tried to cook?

Thank you so much :-) Hotter 1087 tiger, I decided to take it to the maximum right away))) While I figure it out, I made a couple of the simplest - cutlets on a wire rack, the taste is sooooo unusual, similar to McDonald's cutlets (only not harmful :)))) and pork ribs ... On the weekend I will test it in full :-)))

[aweefomit]

aweefomit Congratulations!!! They took a good model !!! Try the cutlets in any iron mold to make .... first heat it up, that is, simply by pressing the heating button, put the cutlets in a frying pan and for 12-15 minutes at 235 degrees. It turns out great !!!!! Good luck with learning !!!!

and pork ribs. On the weekend I will test it in full :-)))

but will you tell me how you did the ribs?
otherwise I dream about making them in AG, but I just can't find a simple recipe.

first reheat it, that is, simply by pressing the heating button, put the cutlets in a frying pan and for 12-15 minutes at 235 degrees.

and to warm up the forum it was not necessary to turn it over ???
I have an AG for several months, but I have never made cutlets in it, although I know that it seems possible.

Yes, well, like a frying pan, because we heat it up before putting the cutlets on it ..... I mean if it's on the stove !!

Girls, can I have my five cents in praise of the AG? I have a Hotter Tiger for the second year already. Of course, at first I did not leave him, I played to my heart's content. Then it cooled down slightly. But! To this day, he is one of my main assistants. Hands are chronically lacking for everything. And so - chicken - in the air grill, soup - quickly in the cartoon, bread - in the oven (of course, after kneading in HP Directly in the oven, temporarily I don't bake, the bucket has flowed, but you can still knead.) And at this time I am also a forum I read it (if, of course, I don’t bother with a cake / cupcake) About hot sandwiches in the microwave have long been forgotten. When children unexpectedly come, puff pastry is always at hand (i.e. in the refrigerator) and after 20-30 minutes the finest pastries for tea. Let it be a little, for one time, but quickly, but I have time to communicate with the children. I mean, this unit still has more pluses than minuses. And the recipes on the forum, for every taste. And in general, there is never too much good technology in the kitchen, right ?!

[Brand 35129]

Good day! I want to tell you about the new product. NG is ahead, and maybe someone wants to please themselves or loved ones.
A year ago my Xotter Classic airfryer broke down, which we inherited. We were worried for a long time, because we got used to it for 1.5 years of everyday cooking. The question was about buying a new one. And, of course, with 3 speeds. The model was chosen by the Xotter Elite. But the price was too biting. So they "licked their lips" for 11 months, "visited" their pet in the store, looked for information about similar new products from other manufacturers. But the reviews and the presence of a halogen were alarming. Finally, the grill was bought a week ago. But...completely different: Brand 35129! I found out about this new product on the Brand website. I trusted the manufacturer right away, because I have been using their multicooker for the 3rd month and I am very satisfied.
My impressions.
The airfryer is very similar in appearance and function to the Xotter Tiger! Three speeds, digital control, shutdown button, heater - heating element (!), There is only a delay in cooking (but I don't need it). And the price is just wonderful - 3400 !!! There are many recipes in the instructions (useful for beginners). Accessories: 2 wire racks, stimmer, gripping tongs, roaster (stand for chicken), skewers and a teflon-coated baking sheet (!).
A good signal (loud sequence of "peaks") about cooking is heard from other rooms. The fan runs, in my opinion, quieter than my previous grill. Another plus for our family is the presence of a service center in my city.
And how convenient it is to use the model with a hinged lid !!! When working with the old grill, the main inconvenience was where to put the hot lid in the small, crowded kitchen.
A tiny minus - the lack of a medium grate for baking in the kit.
We have been enjoying the purchase for a week now. They prepared hot sandwiches, stuffed chicken, the favorite mackerel of the mountains. smoking. Everything turned out delicious!
These are the impressions.

Hello Shelena, I want to ask you if you are satisfied with the brand 35129 airfryer, we want to buy one for ourselves, but we cannot find any reviews. Thank you for earlier, Ksenia.

[Ksenia]

Hello, Ksenia!
I am VERY happy with the airfryer! I consider him one of the best helpers in my kitchen. We are happy to cook both me and my husband. Impressions from Brand are the same as a month ago, when I just wrote the 1st message.
I highly recommend this model!

Shelena, thanks for answering, we will take, feed our arda.

Shelena, we ordered such a model and brand, though it will arrive after January 11, but still there is no limit to joy.Also, if you can, the question is how many fan speeds and what kind of heating element. Thanks again.

[Ksenia]

KseniaI hope the purchase will delight you as much as it does me!
The Brand 35129 airfryer has a heating element - a steel heating element (not a halogen! For me, for example, this was very important.)
Fan speed - 3. This allows you to cook a wide variety of dishes, dry mushrooms and berries, and smoke fish and meat.

Shelena, thanks again for the answer, we also searched with a heating element and three speeds, very glad we found it.

Hello girls and boys. I really want to join you. I caught fire with the airfryer! I can already imagine where it will stand and what I will cook in it. After reading the forum, I decided that I want with three speeds and NOT a halogen. But here's the problem! As it turned out, the choice in Kharkov is not very good !!! Brand - no, Hotter - very expensive. I'm ready to go to Belgorod, Moscow, Kiev ... (free rail travel) for my dream. I'm already starting to get upset ... Sinful thoughts about halogen are visiting ... Someone, it seems, spoke positively about the VES 730?

Shelena !! fate itself sent you to me! Already my husband and I consulted and I decided that the present for me on NG would be AG. I myself looked closely at Hottter Elite. I am looking for analogues, but I can't find them. And here you are with Вrand. And just the functions that I need are three speeds, heating element and bracket. Everything, I went to look in stores.

Py Si: I already ordered it in an Internet store, it will cost 3700, it will be delivered tomorrow !!

Hello Mary Popins! I would like to congratulate you on your purchase of the airfryer and find out if you were disappointed with your choice. Please write your impressions of the purchase.

Hello Shelena! You can find out what is more in use in your kitchen, airfryer or multicooker. How often do you use your airfryer?

[MOTRENA.]

Hello, MOTRENA.
I would arrange my technique according to the frequency of use, perhaps like this:
1) Brand multicooker,
2) airfryer,
3) glass ceramic hob with multifunctional oven,
4) bread maker ...
I use the airfryer almost every day. Hot sandwiches, cutlets, chicken, potatoes, sausages. Smoking fish. Ham. Meringue, puff pastry.
Reheat a plate of food (I deliberately refused the microwave a few years ago). Fry the groats. Cook the seeds. Make croutons. Etc.
By the way, my husband, when he wants to pamper us with tasty things, uses almost only airfryer.

Thank you Shelena for not leaving my question unanswered. Please tell me more, how do you cook smoked fish? Alder sawdust is needed everywhere in recipes, can you do without them?

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Dear girls, on our forum, as in Greece: "everything is there"

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We find out the degree of use of kitchen appliances in the topic
Necessary and not very kitchen appliances

Reheat a plate of food

but from here in more detail - just put in a plate on the wire rack and that's it? Interested in the lid, temperature.

Hello Motryona! I really liked my new toy))
I already cooked porridge - it turned out like in the oven, tastier than in an electric pressure cooker. But longer))

That is, for me this is a long-awaited mini-oven))) I do not think that when I play enough, I will use it every day, but that which will not be removed in the closet, that's for sure!

Yes, it's best to reheat on a plate, but it gets hot. And so - AG is a very good helper in the kitchen. Regardless of the brand. Congratulations to the girls who recently bought AG and wish you many pleasant hours spent with AG.

I read all the pages here before deciding whether it is necessary or not)). I decided - it is necessary, but the price-ah ..
Shelena, if not you and Brand, I would walk around the stoves for a long time)). My respect and gratitude to you

And the second (not liquid) I adapted to heat in a frying pan from the kit (for example, pancakes-pancakes are very convenient).

[Mary Poppins]

Mary Poppins, Thank you!
For a long time, I also "rested" on the price. I believe that such a technique should not be expensive (8-10 thousand).
Brand pleased us with the price-functionality ratio. For 3400 I got absolutely everything that I expected from the airfryer.
I am very glad that you are not disappointed either!

[Kitten]

KittenIn fact, halogen lamps (heaters) have a lower resource than air heating elements

Hello everyone! See what I found:
Attention! If you come across a product on sale that says "Airfryer", but instead of a metal heating element, a halogen one is installed, you should know that this technique is assembled at a factory that produces heaters, hair dryers and other equipment not related to the kitchen. Whatever the seller tells you, the life of such a device is 1-2 years. Be careful when choosing products!