On Sat, 20 Oct 2018 15:05:12 -0500, Terry Coombs wrote:

> On 10/20/2018 12:48 PM, John Doe wrote:
>> First times I tried, seems they did not cook well enough.
>>
>> Should I place the fries/tots on the top rack or the bottom rack?
>>
>> What setting (Bake, Broil, Toast, Convection)?
>>
>> Thanks.
>
> * None of the above , go get yourself an air fryer .

Those toy air fryers are just cheap convection toaster ovens.

-sw

Sqwertz wrote:

> On Sat, 20 Oct 2018 15:05:12 -0500, Terry Coombs wrote:
>
> > On 10/20/2018 12:48 PM, John Doe wrote:
> >> First times I tried, seems they did not cook well enough.
> > >
> >> Should I place the fries/tots on the top rack or the bottom rack?
> > >
> >> What setting (Bake, Broil, Toast, Convection)?
> > >
> >> Thanks.
> >
> > * None of the above , go get yourself an air fryer .
>
> Those toy air fryers are just cheap convection toaster ovens.
>
> -sw

How do you know?

On Sat, 20 Oct 2018 18:20:55 -0500, cshenk wrote:

> Sqwertz wrote:
>
>> On Sat, 20 Oct 2018 15:05:12 -0500, Terry Coombs wrote:
>>
>>> On 10/20/2018 12:48 PM, John Doe wrote:
>>>> First times I tried, seems they did not cook well enough.
>>> >
>>>> Should I place the fries/tots on the top rack or the bottom rack?
>>> >
>>>> What setting (Bake, Broil, Toast, Convection)?
>>> >
>>>> Thanks.
>>>
>>> * None of the above , go get yourself an air fryer .
>>
>> Those toy air fryers are just cheap convection toaster ovens.
>
> How do you know?

Uh, because that's what they are. I've used both and my convection
toaster ovens have all been the better, more versatile product.

-sw

Sqwertz wrote:

> On Sat, 20 Oct 2018 18:20:55 -0500, cshenk wrote:
>
> > Sqwertz wrote:
> >
> >> On Sat, 20 Oct 2018 15:05:12 -0500, Terry Coombs wrote:
> >>
> >>> On 10/20/2018 12:48 PM, John Doe wrote:
> >>>> First times I tried, seems they did not cook well enough.
> >>> >
> >>>> Should I place the fries/tots on the top rack or the bottom rack?
> >>> >
> >>>> What setting (Bake, Broil, Toast, Convection)?
> >>> >
> >>>> Thanks.
> >>>
> >>> * None of the above , go get yourself an air fryer .
> >>
> >> Those toy air fryers are just cheap convection toaster ovens.
> >
> > How do you know?
>
> Uh, because that's what they are. I've used both and my convection
> toaster ovens have all been the better, more versatile product.
>
> -sw

So you have an air fryer? Tested it?

On Sat, 20 Oct 2018 19:21:45 -0500, cshenk wrote:

> Sqwertz wrote:
>
>> On Sat, 20 Oct 2018 18:20:55 -0500, cshenk wrote:
>>
>>> Sqwertz wrote:
>>>
>>>> On Sat, 20 Oct 2018 15:05:12 -0500, Terry Coombs wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> On 10/20/2018 12:48 PM, John Doe wrote:
>>>>>> First times I tried, seems they did not cook well enough.
>>>>> >
>>>>>> Should I place the fries/tots on the top rack or the bottom rack?
>>>>> >
>>>>>> What setting (Bake, Broil, Toast, Convection)?
>>>>> >
>>>>>> Thanks.
>>>>>
>>>>> * None of the above , go get yourself an air fryer .
>>>>
>>>> Those toy air fryers are just cheap convection toaster ovens.
>>>
>>> How do you know?
>>
>> Uh, because that's what they are. I've used both and my convection
>> toaster ovens have all been the better, more versatile product.
>
> So you have an air fryer? Tested it?

WTF did I *just* say?

And these reviewers agree with me:
https://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-air-fryer/

-sw

-sw

On 10/20/2018 7:21 PM, cshenk wrote:
> Sqwertz wrote:
>
>> On Sat, 20 Oct 2018 18:20:55 -0500, cshenk wrote:
>>
>>> Sqwertz wrote:
>>>
>>>> On Sat, 20 Oct 2018 15:05:12 -0500, Terry Coombs wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> On 10/20/2018 12:48 PM, John Doe wrote:
>>>>>> First times I tried, seems they did not cook well enough.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Should I place the fries/tots on the top rack or the bottom rack?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> What setting (Bake, Broil, Toast, Convection)?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Thanks.
>>>>> Â* None of the above , go get yourself an air fryer .
>>>> Those toy air fryers are just cheap convection toaster ovens.
>>> How do you know?
>> Uh, because that's what they are. I've used both and my convection
>> toaster ovens have all been the better, more versatile product.
>>
>> -sw
> So you have an air fryer? Tested it?

Â* Of course not ! If he did he's be singin' their praises . Just
another wannabee chef whose head is bigger than his oven . Unfortunately .

--
Snag
Yes , I'm old
and crochety - and armed .
Get outta my woods !

On Sat, 20 Oct 2018 20:19:35 -0500, Terry Coombs wrote:

> On 10/20/2018 7:21 PM, cshenk wrote:
>> Sqwertz wrote:
>>
>>> On Sat, 20 Oct 2018 18:20:55 -0500, cshenk wrote:
>>>
>>>> Sqwertz wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> On Sat, 20 Oct 2018 15:05:12 -0500, Terry Coombs wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> On 10/20/2018 12:48 PM, John Doe wrote:
>>>>>>> First times I tried, seems they did not cook well enough.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Should I place the fries/tots on the top rack or the bottom rack?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> What setting (Bake, Broil, Toast, Convection)?
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Thanks.
>>>>>> * None of the above , go get yourself an air fryer .
>>>>> Those toy air fryers are just cheap convection toaster ovens.
>>>> How do you know?
>>> Uh, because that's what they are. I've used both and my convection
>>> toaster ovens have all been the better, more versatile product.
>>>
>> So you have an air fryer? Tested it?
>
> * Of course not ! If he did he's be singin' their praises . Just
> another wannabee chef whose head is bigger than his oven . Unfortunately .

And yet another petty little bitch that can't be bothered to read.

Anybody who praises their toy air fryer has never had a half-way
decent convection toaster oven.

https://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-air-fryer/

-sw

Sqwertz wrote:

> On Sat, 20 Oct 2018 20:19:35 -0500, Terry Coombs wrote:
>
> > On 10/20/2018 7:21 PM, cshenk wrote:
> >> Sqwertz wrote:
> > >
> >>> On Sat, 20 Oct 2018 18:20:55 -0500, cshenk wrote:
> > > >
> >>>> Sqwertz wrote:
> > > > >
> >>>>> On Sat, 20 Oct 2018 15:05:12 -0500, Terry Coombs wrote:
> > > > > >
> >>>>>> On 10/20/2018 12:48 PM, John Doe wrote:
> >>>>>>> First times I tried, seems they did not cook well enough.
> > > > > > > >
> >>>>>>> Should I place the fries/tots on the top rack or the bottom
> rack?
> > > > > > > >
> >>>>>>> What setting (Bake, Broil, Toast, Convection)?
> > > > > > > >
> >>>>>>> Thanks.
> >>>>>> * None of the above , go get yourself an air fryer .
> >>>>> Those toy air fryers are just cheap convection toaster ovens.
> >>>> How do you know?
> >>> Uh, because that's what they are. I've used both and my
> convection >>> toaster ovens have all been the better, more versatile
> product.
> > > >
> >> So you have an air fryer? Tested it?
> >
> > * Of course not ! If he did he's be singin' their praises . Just
> > another wannabee chef whose head is bigger than his oven .
> > Unfortunately .
>
> And yet another petty little bitch that can't be bothered to read.
>
> Anybody who praises their toy air fryer has never had a half-way
> decent convection toaster oven.
>
> https://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-air-fryer/
>
> -sw

Sometimes it's better to have a smaller unit with less counterspace
footprint.

I've looked over airfryers as suitable here because of the small
footprint and light weight so I can store it easily when not in use.
It doesnt matter if a convection oven can do better. My needs are
simpler and rather pointed to small batch needs.

So for those who have one and use it, what model would you recommend if
the total volume normally would be about 1 cup or tater tots and such?

Sqwertz > wrote:

> Terry Coombs wrote:
>> John Doe wrote:

>>> First times I tried, seems they did not cook well enough.
>>>
>>> Should I place the fries/tots on the top rack or the bottom rack?
>>>
>>> What setting (Bake, Broil, Toast, Convection)?

>> * None of the above , go get yourself an air fryer .
>
> Those toy air fryers are just cheap convection toaster ovens.

I appreciate your detailed other answer, but considering the fact MY
cheap convection toaster oven cost less than a small air fryer,
difficult to believe the air fryer does not do a better job. It might
depend on whether a cheap air fryer gets to higher temperatures more
easily or whether its convection is much better. I will search the cheap
air fryer reviews for (fries, tater tots). I think fries is what they
show in the product for sale pictures.

Something else to look for is ease of cleaning, like the toaster oven
and the microwave.

On Sun, 21 Oct 2018 05:29:09 -0000 (UTC), John Doe wrote:

> Sqwertz > wrote:
>
>> Terry Coombs wrote:
>>> John Doe wrote:
>
>>>> First times I tried, seems they did not cook well enough.
>>>>
>>>> Should I place the fries/tots on the top rack or the bottom rack?
>>>>
>>>> What setting (Bake, Broil, Toast, Convection)?
>
>>> * None of the above , go get yourself an air fryer .
>>
>> Those toy air fryers are just cheap convection toaster ovens.
>
> I appreciate your detailed other answer, but considering the fact MY
> cheap convection toaster oven cost less than a small air fryer,
> difficult to believe the air fryer does not do a better job.

So you automatically assume that what costs more, works better?

Consider which one pays more for advertising, which one is made out
of mostly plastic, and which is made of mostly metal. Also ask
yourself why an air fryer would cost more considering the
construction of both the toaster oven and the air fryer (like why do
most toaster oven have four elements, while the air fryer only has
one).

If you have an air fryer that's so great at what it does, why aren't
you using it for fries and tots in the first place?!?!

-sw

On Sun, 21 Oct 2018 04:05:25 -0500, in rec.food.cooking you wrote:

> If you have an air fryer that's so great at what it does, why aren't
> you using it for fries and tots in the first place?!?!

Scratch that part. I thought you said you had an air fryer.

-sw

John Doe wrote:

> Sqwertz > wrote:
>
> > Terry Coombs wrote:
> >> John Doe wrote:
>
> >>> First times I tried, seems they did not cook well enough.
> > > >
> >>> Should I place the fries/tots on the top rack or the bottom rack?
> > > >
> >>> What setting (Bake, Broil, Toast, Convection)?
>
> >> * None of the above , go get yourself an air fryer .
> >
> > Those toy air fryers are just cheap convection toaster ovens.
>
> I appreciate your detailed other answer, but considering the fact MY
> cheap convection toaster oven cost less than a small air fryer,
> difficult to believe the air fryer does not do a better job. It might
> depend on whether a cheap air fryer gets to higher temperatures more
> easily or whether its convection is much better. I will search the
> cheap air fryer reviews for (fries, tater tots). I think fries is
> what they show in the product for sale pictures.
>
> Something else to look for is ease of cleaning, like the toaster oven
> and the microwave.

Good way to go about it. I too am feature driven. I won't say 'more
costly means better' but you are going about it with the right
questions for your needs. It could be simple cleanup factors make them
a little more.