Positive
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The advertising promised us already that a scoop oil is enough to fry an entire unit can. This sounds almost incredible, but one needs for a good result expensive, since high-quality oil. The manufacturer keeps what it promises. Nuggets as well fries were - albeit already pre - crisp and golden brown. The consistency was as you can expect. From mushy food can be no question. Oven fries, however, are no comparison. This saves money, because you can save the whole frying fat or oil. Especially if you have a budget that fried rare.
The taste could convince. The kids could see no difference compared to frits, the sizzling in a normal fryer. For the Nuggets, it was the same.
My parents and many relatives have discouraged me from fryers. Largely because of the maintenance. After repeated use of many the problem is that the hot fat to fix anywhere, brushing is difficult. Over time, dirt right edges can form and suffer the hygiene including. When Actifry has placed great emphasis on functionality. The use of the shell can be taken out very well and the coating can be a quick and thorough cleaning to. The same is true with the other parts that can get dirty. The attachment for turning the chips and the screen for another fried food can be readily removed and cleaned. Even the lid can be copping. According to the manufacturer, all parts are suitable for dishwashers.
The whole device acts dibasic. Our first start was smooth and it is self-explanatory. In the operating instructions you have the necessary information for Einfüllgewicht, oil needed and the duration of the task for most dishes. As an additive to obtain an oil-measuring cup. The fries, there is a level indicator to the 1kg mark and therefore the maximum weight is reached.
We were really impressed by the Actifry and for us who do not constantly need a fryer, there is a very good device.
Negative
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I have not much to complain about. But these points in total have led me to deduct a star.
The fryer is round and portable, but not small in diameter and height. You have to have space in the kitchen, if you want to leave or store. In already rather full kitchens, this could become a problem, we will put them to use in the basement.
We also need to criticize the timer. If one device alone will cost more than 150 euros, you can ask for in 2014 that a timer also controls the operation of the same. This is not like that. The timer is a pure optical and acoustic means, but the Actifry can not turn off the flow.
Where there is light, there is shadow. The Actifry hardly needs oil or none at all. But that the same results are achieved as the classic frying, several times more time is needed. A kilo of frits need more than 30 minutes. The more content, the longer the Actifry. So once quickly reloading a few fries is not. This takes time.
In a similar issue is the amount. The Actifry Snacking can absorb and process 1kg frits. More you should not. Due to water loss, this amount falls but still together. This is sufficient for fries as a side dish for a family of four. But even then you have to still launch a second round might. If you want more, you have to upgrade to the larger version. In combination with the time needed, a Actifry Snacking is not suitable for large family dinners. For too long it will take to get to a first pass the replenishment time afloat.
The odor emissions are normal for fryers. Something does not bother us. However, the Actifry is pretty hot. We use it from now on on the seat, there does not bother. The operating sound is not half bad. Does not sound as loud as a vacuum cleaner, but so far away is not. However, it is equally and Monton. Another point why the Actifry is operated at us not in the house, but before that. For sensitive ears which is therefore not intended.
