To start with, Itested out some of the preset modes, including the ones for chips and bacon. I’m pleased to report that they work well. Some preset modes, such as the ones for chips, have automatic shake reminders that, unsurprisingly, remind you to shake the contents of the basket. The alarm can be a little grating at times, but it does the job. Results for both chips and bacon were moist, yet satisfyingly crunchy. At first, I have been reading the manual which gives some info about how to use it. But then, i just adjust to my needs. For example I start the fries and after about 11 minutes, i add the bacon so they will both be ready at the same time. Basket style with heating elements: tall, slim air-fryers feature a main unit with heating elements and fans. These have slide-out baskets or trays that slot into place inside. As they tend to have a smaller cooking area than oven-style fryers, in testing we found even results were more likely if the cooking was paused occasionally to rearrange or toss the food around. Some fryers will cut out automatically when you do this, some will need to be paused if you want accurate timings.

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Washing the fryer basket and the air basket drawer is quite easy. Usually I pour water into and let them soak 30 minutes and then it's easy to remove any residue. Before each cook, I used the handy pre-heat function, which lets you set your preferred temperature, before automatically stopping when it’s reached. The longest preheat time for the max temperature of 205 degrees Celcius is five minutes, which isn’t too shabby. Size-wise it’s relatively tall, but comfortably narrower than a microwave, so in terms of countertop footprint, it won’t dominate the space. It’s light too, which, combined with two hand grooves on the bottom, make it easy to move around if required. Regarding cons, I only found a couple. First - The machine is massive and it takes a lot of counter space in the kitchen. I guess the size is like this because the basket is also big but it allows you to cook a lot of food at once. Size aside, there are a total of 14 cooking modes on offer. These include presets for bacon, chips, bread and fish, as well as a pre-heat function, keep warm function, and a standard manual cooking mode. As with other air fryers it runs rather loud, but nothing too obnoxious, and you can still have a conversation comfortably.Can it be repaired independently? If the warranty on your appliance has expired, find out whether any independent appliance repairs services will fix it for you. Research recommended and trusted traders in your area, and they may be able to come out and take a look for you. Mini oven’ types: these models use convection or fan technology to cook food on flat, slide-in trays. As well as roasting, their extra air-frying functions circulate hot air around the food for more efficient crisping. These took up the space of an average-sized microwave. Some may also include rotisserie elements. When I was cooking new potatoes and beef kebabs for five people, for example, I had to air fry the potatoes first, before moving on to the kebabs. Given the faster cooking times an air fryer provides compared to a conventional oven, this wasn’t too much of an issue, but I’d be lying if we said we didn’t wish for a second air fryer for even more convenient decadence. That’s where the Ninja AF400UK’s dual drawers come in handy, as two different items can be cooked at the same time. I was really excited when I got this fryer and it didn't disappoint me. The machine has a digital panel with preset buttons to cook things like frozen chips, meat, poultry, veggies or fish. You can also use the manual button and adjust the cooking to your needs. Whether you want to upgrade to a newer model, or your air-fryer has reached the end of its life, knowing how and where to dispose of your appliance is important to avoid creating more e-waste.