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Blackstone air fryer combo

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txhawkeye
txhawkeye Posts: 279
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Does anyone have one going to finally buy a griddle and like the idea of the fryer, I have never used an air fryer and may seem gimmicky so not sure. Just wanted to see if anyone has any experience with them?
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  • StillH2OEgger
    StillH2OEgger Posts: 3,746
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    I wouldn't call it a must have, but we have an air fryer and I'd probably buy it again. If I could only have one, I'd probably chose a Blackstone but lack the space for one.
    Stillwater, MN
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  • loco_engr
    loco_engr Posts: 5,765
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    I wouldn't a need for a blackstone griddle (living alone) but a I have an 8qt IP & wish they would release an air fryer lid for that model  :s
    aka marysvilleksegghead
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  • WeberWho
    WeberWho Posts: 11,026
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    You might want to check out Hungry Hussey on YouTube 
    "The pig is an amazing animal. You feed a pig an apple and it makes bacon. Let's see Michael Phelps do that" - Jim Gaffigan

    Minnesota
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  • buzd504
    buzd504 Posts: 3,824
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    loco_engr said:
    I wouldn't a need for a blackstone griddle (living alone) but a I have an 8qt IP & wish they would release an air fryer lid for that model  :s

    https://www.amazon.com/Mealthy-CrispLid-Pressure-Cooker-Silicone/dp/B07RZDFVQV

    NOLA
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  • Cornholio
    Cornholio Posts: 1,047
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    My wife recently bought me a Blackstone and initially chose the air fryer combo version. After some research I went with the pro series 36” for a couple of reasons.

    1. A review I saw on YouTube mentioned you couldn’t just pile things inside the basket so only a hand full of wings or whatever you’re “frying” per basket.

    2. Our toaster oven is on it’s last leg and I plan on getting something like the Breville toaster oven that has an air fryer function. 

    I just didn’t see myself using the Blackstone fryer enough to warrant the cost and like the added storage that I have with the Pro Series. 

    Just my $0.02
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  • buzd504
    buzd504 Posts: 3,824
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    Cornholio said:


    1. A review I saw on YouTube mentioned you couldn’t just pile things inside the basket so only a hand full of wings or whatever you’re “frying” per basket.


    Not familiar with the Blackstone, but that's the problem with the instant pot lits (like I posted above).  You can only do one layer, and you have to flip everything halfway through.

    However, if you're just doing a plate of wings, it works great (I have also fried salmon skin in it, which is also great, especially since you only have to do one side).  I find air frying things with batter doesn't work very well.
    NOLA
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  • txhawkeye
    txhawkeye Posts: 279
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    Thanks for the input I am going to go with the standard 36” and purchase a R & V works Cajun fryer. One of the deciding factors is that you can’t covert the air fryer combo version to natural gas for some reason. 
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  • fence0407
    fence0407 Posts: 2,237
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    WeberWho said:
    You might want to check out Hungry Hussey on YouTube 
    This! Cc: @tarheelmatt
    Large - Mini - Blackstone 17", 28", 36"
    Cumming, GA  

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