Kitchen appliances chat

Procook do one:

https://www.procook.co.uk/product/newprocook-reversible-griddle-46cm-x-26cm?gcshp=1&fo_c=1344&fo_k=400e700dec5e20dc8b6ec10b709335f0&fo_s=gplauk&gclid=Cj0KCQiAx6ugBhCcARIsAGNmMbjGwKN4n-3eF1-fSfiTukj07l9ByGlLLtw_ZskQYLfHtAv1_raP3dsaAutbEALw_wcB

Slightly larger than the lodge, and cheaper. Same shape as the cheaper versions on Amazon.
Rough cast iron isn't very kind on induction tops though.

Le Creuset do a nice enamelled version:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Creuset-Cast-Iron-Giant-Grill/dp/B001OI1SNK/ref=asc_df_B001OI1SNK/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=205249247710&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11795886524975520441&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006693&hvtargid=pla-384313588756&psc=1&th=1&psc=1
They don't recommend for induction it looks like though.

Its a shame they don't do this with flat surface.
https://www.lecreuset.co.uk/en_GB/p/cast-iron-extra-large-grill/CI0132.html?dwvar_CI0132_color=cerise&dwvar_CI0132_size=40cm

Edit: Looks like most reversible cast iron griddles aren't recommended for induction. Possibly because the side closest to the element is raised too high / ridges? Also cast iron is can be horrid on glass surfaces.

I got a Siemens dishwasher last year. Works fine if slow due to eco rules.

It's a pressure sensitive soft touch which means it opens if you lean against it and sometimes re-opens when you close it "wrong". This gets old quick.

Also fish fingers go in a frying pan

I got mine five years ago before all prices went crazy.

Try to look for tepanyaki pan and add Siemens or Neff or Bosch.

When I got mine the RRP was approx £200 but instead I got it from the Siemens website for approx £150.

It’s used almost every weekend. Great for cooking loads of bacon or american blueberry pancakes etc as it enable a so much of the available cooking area to be used.

Yes you’ve missed quite a bit as detailed by @Acliff and I do realise the similarities with a fan oven

Which anti-air fryer lobby sent you? Who are you working for?

Fish fingers are best in a deep fat fryer.
Fish fingers in a frying pan is ok, but need too much attention and faffing around to stop it from burning.

In the air fryer, 8 minutes at 200, flip once, done.

As an alternative suggestion, you could maybe use a baking/pizza steel?
Also can be used for oven pizza, cold plate, baking sheet.

Looks like most reversible cast iron griddles aren't recommended for induction. Possibly because the side closest to the element is raised too high / ridges?

I use the Lodge one on an induction hob and it gets plenty hot for searing stuff (although it is a fairly powerful hob, no idea whether that makes a difference). Have to be a bit careful with it and I'm not concerned about tiny scratches on the hob whereas others may be a bit more precious.

I respectfully disagree, but opinions are like arseholes.

I have a decent (Panasonic) combi microwave-oven.

It's average at best. No airflow and the element at the top means you have to turn stuff a lot and it is pretty slow to cook.

In hindsight, if I had the space, I'd get a normal microwave and an air fryer of some description.

Ive had a ninja one for a couple years and its class

For the silicon liners, how does it impact the cooking?

Depends on the shape of the base of them. Mine have fairly high ridges which help, but thing you want all round crispy do need to be flipped. But then I find you have to do that without them anyway. Any slight inconvenience there is gained back with cleaning improvements. Still need to clean the air fryer basket occasionally, but the main thing is just chucking the liners in the dishwasher.

Anyone turning on the oven to do two fish fingers for a kid is a weirdo.

Use the toaster like a normal person

The algorithm is real! Instagram kicked this Kickstarter up for a large carbon steel double burner pan/roasting tray

barecookware.com kickstarter

Been meaning to replace my microwave for ages and all this air fryer chat makes me wonder about this Sage one that claims to be both:

https://www.johnlewis.com/sage-smo870-combi-wave-air-fryer-convection-oven-microwave-silver/p5287682

Any first hand experience or thoughts?

The Which review isn't great (although they didn't test the air fryer for some reason)

Although it's versatile, this multifunctional model isn't good enough at grilling, baking or microwaving to earn a spot on your shortlist. Microwaved meals come out dry, toast is still raw around the edges and cakes don't have any colour – even after 35 minutes of cooking. There are better, and cheaper, options you should consider instead.

Oh.

Is there an option that combines microwaving with small oven (air fry esque) duties well?

Some absolute drivel being spouted here, fish fingers go under the grill.

The only thing that should go under the grill is cheese.

Do these accommodate artisanal sourdough, or just sliced white?

Most toasters seem to be shaped for sliced white.

We have a Sage one with two long slots - great for sourdough, pitas etc

Gotta agree with that although they go well in an air fryer.

Thanks, that looks good. Is it more robust than reviews suggest?

The only thing? Doesn’t it fall between the slats when it melts?

Thanks for all the air fryer chat. It definitely seems like a goer. I’m really into weight lifting at the moment so having something I can set on a timer a couple of times a day will be a game changer.

The ninja looks like the best one available. But I haven’t got £250 spare right now. I can probably streak to £150.

It’s mainly for fish and chicken with veg. Being about to cook rice would be helpful.

In terms of worktop space. Could I get rid of my microwave?

Only had it a couple of months, I hope so

Parents have it - the combi is a bit naff. Claims it up to temp long before it actually is, which is fine for some things but shit for anything baked/pizza/Yorkshire puddings, much to my chagrin every time I cook for them.