As above, the very point of it is that it DOES, actually :smiley:.

Had one of these for a years and it's pretty universally been praised, with many friends etc suggesting they prefer the chips from it to 'normal' fried/oven chips.

Combine with one of those press/slide chip cutters and you've got tasty chips with very little hassle and similar calories to mashed/boiled potato etc (I normally add garlic granuals, paprika salt and pepper to mine mid-cooking.)

Cooking time can be quite long, especially for larger loads (can get on for an hour) and smaller chips etc can end up getting a bit mashed by the paddle - usually a decent proportion survive, however.
The 'plus' version that doesn't have a paddle looks interesting, but happy with the current one so won't be spending cash until it breaks etc.

I have this and use it for many things without any extra oil at all, oven chips dont need any more oil, neither does Linda M Soya Sausage, Waffles, Fishfingers, home made burgers, etc etc. Home made chips do need that spoonful of oil but well worth it. Want another one now as its so useful.

Voucher is coming up as expired. :disappointed:

I presume this is along similar lines...
https://www.aldi.co.uk/en/specialbuys/thur-12-nov/product-detail/ps/p/low-fat-air-fryer/

Quick look around seems to average around 4/5 (8/10) in reviews ; believe as you will.
(Of course not that reviews can be massively trusted - on one side people are more likely to leave reviews after a negative experience and on the other companies often use fake reviewers to bump their scores up.)

I'll take the majority view thanks.

If you don't have too small chips, you're fine.
Even if you do, only a fairly small proportion are mushed.

(I've been using mine for three years now, fairly regularly.)

Oh and not sure for 1kg of chips - for a small load (one person like myself or two normal people) as above, about 25 minutes.
For a large load, near capacity 45 minutes to an hour is more likely.

It doesn't use 1kw constantly - once it's heated up the heating element cycles on and off.

If it did, you'd be talking around 16p. Probably equivalent or cheaper than a 'normal' electric oven (which would be quicker, but higher power and needing a pre-heat time). As it is, half that seems more reasonable.

Linking to a product that doesn't have the main feature of this deal (the rotating bowl and paddle) doesn't really negate this being a good deal.

Check the specs as well it uses 1kw of leccie and if it takes an hour to cook chips its gonna be quite expensive on the old leccie bill!

£59.99 is also not a great deal when you can pickup a better one like this!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VonShef-Halogen-Oven-12-Litre-Convection-Cooker-in-White-1400W-includes-Cookbook/272035312049?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D34571%26meid%3D787c8caa49f64be2bd653b868be6862d%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D271882796435

I had an Actifry, which was quite good but now have a Phillips which is much better as it has a drawer withy a basket in and no paddle but you do need to shake them a couple of times during cooking which has a variable heat setting and only takes about 20 to 25 mins to cook chips, and as a single person I find it very good as you can use it as a mini oven for pies, cakes, chops etc.

how long does it take to come 1kg chips ? 1 hour ?

Is it not just a halogen oven for chips?

ooh ta...one tries :smile:

As used by master chef....er chief.

Can I do a mars bar in this with only 1 spoon of oil?

I'd rather put my hand in a deep fat fryer than buy from currys

From the 'plus' version, I wonder if you set it up at an angle, if it could be used without the paddle - though not sure if the newer one has anything that helps move the chips around - as with some oil in they may just stay at the bottom as the bowl rotates.

I was considering this but i didnt realise they were so slow at cooking, 1 hour for chips is no good.

the capacity is limited if you have a larger family, we bought the black version for the same price in argos, but have changed it for the Halo + which is a bit better (but currently 30-40 more expensive) also doesn't have a paddle to bash food up with, although I didn't notice that problem when using the halo standard version. it's actually pretty good for the price, we have used this or an acti fry for years and I think I would now say I'd buy the breville again rather than have another acti fry.

Why the preference for the Breville?

You could but you would have to open and mix the chips around every now and then otherwise they would just cook on the top. Its kind of like a grill with the bowl under it going around.

It's not a bad fryer but I did find the paddle caused a few problems depending on what type of potatoes were used. Sometimes it would break them up. Overall though good unit and a good price. Heat from me on this one.

Had one of these very good lasted 18 months bulb failed couldn't find a replacement any where.

Heat added

1 teaspoon of beef dripping isn't going to go very far in that, And beef dripping is the only way to cook chips!

Same price in Argos just bought one

I have this and use it for many things without any extra oil at all, oven chips dont need any more oil, neither does Linda M Soya Sausage, Waffles, Fishfingers, home made burgers, etc etc. Home made chips do need that spoonful of oil but well worth it. Want another one now as its so useful.

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