Tefal Actifry

Doc_N

Pretani wrote: »

I don't buy into all this hype about fat, etc. I had relatives who lived to their 90's and fried everything in lard. Difference is, they worked hard, kept themselves fit.

I think the evidence is against you. There are exceptions to any rule (my grandfather smoked like a chimney and still lasted well into his eighties) but there's a very clear link between saturated fats and coronary heart disease.

Your decision, of course, though.................

MrsE_2

Doc_N wrote: »

I, on the other hand, wouldn't be without it. It's totally different from any other type of cooker, and nothing else on the market will give you chips like this without a high fat content.

These chips need a teaspoonful of oil for two people. Aunt Bessie's already contain 11% fat. No comparison, I'm afraid.

So are they like home made deep fried chips? Or like chip shop chips? Or what?:D

I've never seen them made & chips turn out so differently depending on how they are cooked, so I would love to know what sort of chips they are closest to:D

patchwork_cat

They aren't like either. They aren't as nice as twice fried home chips, but they are nicer than oven chips or wedges made with little oil. We eat them for weight loss and maintenance. If you don't have a weight issue then looking recent research into cholesterol issues I am not convinced if you use rapeseed oil that proper chips are OK occasionally as poly oil is high in HDL and that lowers LDL. We have the actifry for calorie reasons though.

So if you don't have a weight issue I would stick with poly oil home made chips as part of a balanced diet, but if you have weight issues then Actifry is the best compromise we have found.

MrsE_2

patchwork_cat wrote: »

They aren't like either. They aren't as nice as twice fried home chips, but they are nicer than oven chips or wedges made with little oil. We eat them for weight loss and maintenance. If you don't have a weight issue then looking recent research into cholesterol issues I am not convinced if you use rapeseed oil that proper chips are OK occasionally as poly oil is high in HDL and that lowers LDL. We have the actifry for calorie reasons though.

So if you don't have a weight issue I would stick with poly oil home made chips as part of a balanced diet, but if you have weight issues then Actifry is the best compromise we have found.

We both need to lose weigh:o
Thats why I do the spray & bake in the oven, but they are not fantastic.

patchwork_cat

Taste better than that, but we use a tablespoon of oil for 900g chips.

consultant31

Have they made changes to the Actifry to stop them bursting into flames? That's what puts me off buying one.

The idea of nipping out to bring in the washing or something and coming back to find the thing on fire is horrifying :eek:

Doc_N

MrsE wrote: »

Thats brilliant, thats 2 syms on slimming world;)

Any chance of a "real" photo (next time you make some of course):D

This is about as sad as it gets (taking photos of chips), but in the interests of science:





I don't think these photos do them justice (particularly as this is the worst possible time of year for chipping potatoes) but it does make good chips. Different from deep-fried home made, and from chip shop chips, but every bit as good in a different way. Also, healthy enough to eat far more often - one tespoonful of oil, as against loads of butter on mashed, boiled or jacket potatoes.

MrsE_2

Doc_N wrote: »

This is about as sad as it gets (taking photos of chips),.

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Thank you
They def look better than the sprap & bake type.

The spray & bake ones don't get so golden (like real chips). They tend to have very well done & pale bits:undecided

I think I will get one.
I know you can get "Tefal" pics of the chips, but theres nothing like real photos;)

wssla00

Mrs E- I cannot recommend it enough. I use it for so much more than chips. I make sitrfry and chow mein in it as it cooks it really fast. I also use it for roast potatoes. They taste AMAZING! Oh! Also used it for hash browns in the freezer to use up and they tasted beautiful- like my guilty secret of macdonalds breakfast.

I use it about four times a week so it's worth the outlay

dobefan

Looks like a good gadget ... is there any good offers on these anywhere at the moment TIA