Salter EK2817 2L Compact Air Fryer - Hot Air Circulation, Removable Non-Stick Cooking Rack, Adjustable Temperature Up To 200°C, 30 Minute Timer, 1000W, Small & Single Person Household

I bought this as a moving in gift for my dad. Without divulging a life story, this little fryer is perfect for him - lone male, 70+ and 1 year post stroke. He can quickly and easily fry off burgers, sausages, bacon etc. with minimal mess, fuss and expense. Ideal gadget with easy to use dials. Air fryer without all the bells and whistles he doesn't need. Just does the job. Thank you.

This was my initial dive into air-frying following the enthusiasm of friends.This air-fryer is so very easy to operate that the instructions are hardly essential. I have no complaints about its ability to cook food as advertised and as one would expect. I got a shelf accessory to double up the usable surface area - it's a deep basket for just one steak - and at 4.5l its been a good size for 3 people.The one thing I would have liked to have been aware of before deciding on this model is that it can't be used without the basket so different cooking methods aren’t possible without accessories. Not a fault at all but worth considering before you buy but as a basic air-fryer, this is up to the job for regular use.After 6 months of use (maybe 2 or 3 times a week) and cleaning as recommended, both the pan and basket are showing signs of wear. As the pan barely needs more than wiping out it could be heat causing the finish to lift.Now that I've had the air-fryer experience and I'm more aware of the capabilities of other models I'm ready to move on to something else but I don't regret starting with this one.

Living on my own now and the wrong side of 60, I was very sceptical of these new fangled air fryer things. I wish I had bought this ages ago. I now enjoy browned, crisp juicy chicken once more.Bought this 2L one (EK2817) because it was small; with a footprint of about 8 inches x 8 inches and 10 inches tall. It has a round pull-out non-stick pan which is 6.5 inches in diameter and 3 inches deep. It is surprising what you can fit in there; a couple of chicken thighs alongside a couple of sausages with some chips.It is rated at 1000 watts at just over 4amps: so it should use about 1KwH (a unit) in one hour; normal cooking time is about 15/20 minutes, so four meals should cost roughly one unit [for comparison: watching some TVs for six hours can also consume one unit]When it arrives, follow the set up card - wipe it off, plug it in and turn it up and on for a few minutes to shed that new appliance smell.The main instruction book is online but can be downloaded. Basically turn the thing up to temperature and turn the timer to three minutes. One led tells you it is switched on, the other goes out when it is up to the set temperature. When it is at temperature throw your food in, frozen food is no issue, set the timer for about half the cooking time. The led will go on and off as it maintains the temperature. When timer sounds its very loud 'bing' have a look, shake it, turn it over etc or add the stuff that needs to cook for a lesser time. It cooks anything; battered, breaded, vegetables, Yorkshire puddings, bread - just chuck it in. If you are going to add oil, very little is needed - one of those single spray things is idealTimer can be turned up but not down. Temperature you can adjust at any time. Unit switches off when timer stops or the pan is pulled out. Pan has a perforated removable shelf; oil and surplus juices drains through this into the bottom of the pan; you cannot tip your cooked food out without risking the oil following it onto your plate. A pair of tongs is really helpful. Case becomes warm to touch and warm/hot air comes out underneath so, if you want to warm your plates, leave them beside the base!Cleaning is simple; a little detergent and some boiling water and leave it to soak. When the water is cool enough, pull out the shelf if you have used it and sponge/rinse/dry. Then rinse the pan itself out and you're done. Non-stick coating is really good. Unit has a 3 year manufacturer's warranty.If you feel you need to line it, a 5.3 inch silicon liner fits well although any liner will stop any juices draining away, is awkward to get out when the pan is hot and is cleaned the same way as the pan. Anything you can put in an oven you can put in this; foil, parchment, cook-in bags etc.Very, very impressed

This Salter EK2817 2L Compact Air Fryer is a great introduction to Air Fryers if you’re unsure about if you’d use one.It’s on the smaller end of the scale, perfect for 1-2 people, and takes up very little space on a work surface. Due to its small size, it cooks very efficiently, needing slightly less time than bigger models I’ve used. Everything comes out perfectly cooked and crispy! Compact but powerful and sleek looking!Simple to use, especially if you aren’t a fan of digital screens - this only has two dials one for temperature and one for time. The non stick surface allows for easy cleaning and the device is fantastic value for money! Would strongly recommend

Great value and works a treat with cooking almost anything.