Air fryers - will the hype fizzle out? Tell us for $1

Absolutely not - a mini-oven that heats immediately and leaves things crispy and delicious without waiting for the damn oven to hear up, or resorting to a microwave. How can it ever die out?

Pop in your delicious goodies, walk away and do your thing, come back a short while later to perfectly cooked goodness.

You can create anything from crispy bacon, to pizzas and even a full roast dinner in some. Why on earth would we ever want that to fizzle out?

So as a father of 7, food cooking quickly is often needed, whether it's been a long day or it's chicken nuggets and chips night, the air fryer is key in these situations, why? Well, I'm glad you asked.

So picture this

The oven has three shelves, each level cooks slightly less fast than the level above, this makes "timing" food that is supposed to take 20 minutes each, difficult.

Enter the air fryer, so, dual pod, left side fill with chips, right side with chicken nuggets, wait for 20-25 minutes, kids diners are a ready, good job, quick each and done.

Food is evening cooked, with no burned edges and I don't have all the outside chips cooked and the inside ones not cooked.

Air fryers are here to stay, I would put money on it and IMO they are going to get bigger and better to the point we can literally cook anything we want at home for as many people as we like!

I LOVE MY AIR FRYER, take it and Imma start WWIII

Well, here's my take on it: Air fryers have definitely carved out a niche in the culinary world, but will the hype die down? It's tough to say for sure.

One thing to consider is the growing concern over microplastics. If worries about plastic particles leaching into food from air fryer baskets or accessories become more prominent, it could certainly affect people's perception of these devices. Additionally, Teflon coatings, commonly used in air fryer baskets to prevent sticking, have raised some health and environmental concerns. If these worries escalate, there might be calls for alternatives to Teflon or increased regulation.

However, despite these potential issues, I don't see air fryers disappearing anytime soon. They've become a staple in many kitchens for a reason. Much like trendy diets or workout crazes, people love to talk about them and share their experiences. Plus, air fryers offer a convenient and healthier alternative to traditional frying methods, which appeals to a wide range of consumers. So, while the hype might ebb and flow, I think air fryers are here to stay.

I don't currently own an air fryer, but I did have one back in 2011. I'm not entirely sure about the current hype, but it's worth noting that air fryers have been around for quite some time - since 1944, according to Wikipedia. From my experience, there wasn't anything particularly remarkable about it. My top kitchen gadget remains the multi-kettle, which I find incredibly versatile for all sorts of tasks. In comparison, the air fryer seemed like just another appliance, not offering the game-changing culinary experience some might expect. It's efficient and handy for certain dishes, but in my kitchen, it didn’t become an indispensable tool.

I have one but it has never left the box as I live in a one bedroom flat and my kitch in tiny.

I would love to use it as I would save money on energy and from what iv heard the food cooked in them is actually nicer.

When we move to a bigger home that will be one thing I will have out and likely use daily!