I'm not afraid to admit I had no idea this existed until I found it, do you have one? Or would you get one? Let me know if there's anything I should cook in it next! Anyhow, for more kitchen gadget testing videos like this, grab the popcorn and check out this playlist kzfaq.info/sun/PLfItiEY3o1msZB4DJXPXdg2qKBsG3nGav

This channel is all about the imperfections. It's about the experiments, the failures, the retrys and the occasional glorious successes. Its about the 'feel'.It's home made - you can make it, so I can make it. It's about the connection, the intimacy, the 'welcome to the family' spirit. All of those things apply to the food you make AND the footage you shoot. They're intrinsically linked. The burnt cakes and the iffy contrast are everything. Please, please don't edit out what makes your channel great. ❤

am i the only one who misses the way the vids used to be ? i watch plenty of cooking channels and loved coming here for the more relaxed fun vids, keep up the great work ! will always watch and support

I love my halogen and use it almost every day. The wash setting is to self clean - stick some hot water and washing up liquid in and let it do its thing. You can also get a ring to put on top in between the bowl and the halogen part to extend the available space.

I didn't realize this last time but god does the color grading add a lot to the disconnected feel. This no longer feels like a real kitchen. These vibes are better but there are still way too many cuts and random unnecessary close ups and movement shots. The wide angle is also off putting.

Barry..first of all I love your video's.. but.. the reason that I love them, and so does my family, is the "I'm in his house watching it" feeling. This is giving me a sorted foods vibe. Like not ectually explaining to me but explaining it to "a viewer".

I have no idea how youtube works as a job and I dont know how hard it must be for you to do. But PLEASE !! dont change, you have no idea how much people love you for your originality and your beautiful family feel videos, like they are a comfort for us. Im sorry and it must feel like your not getting much support, we just love you as you are, no need for special videos!!

Loved the Ashens "cheapo!" At the beginning of the video 🤓 You guys need to do some stuff together again 💖

This works better than the last video, I think is because you seem to be more relaxed, and not worried about the camera. And turning to talk to Cam (I hope I heard their name right) gives it feel of a old chef cooking show that a few people might remember called Keith Floyd on...

Most halogens come with an extension ring to lift the heating element further above the food. I use my halogen oven to bake bread - it saves so much money because you don't have to heat up a 'proper' oven. I cook the bread on the highest setting (250C) for 10 minutes, lifting the lid up every couple of minutes to give the bread a quick water spray. Then I let the bread bake at 180C for 25 minutes. Perfect every time. If the bread appears to be colouring too quickly, I simply wrap it in foil for the remainder of the cooking time. Proper bread tastes so much better than the supermarket stuff and you know exactly what goes into it - flour, water, salt and yeast.

Started watching Barry in 2016, ever since then he has inspired me to cook more and experiment more with food. The only person I can call a role model

The moment u pushed the handle down by accident and the light came on after thinking it was broken...Unreal... Your face was like a Child on christmas Morning standing in the Living room looking at what santa brought 😂😂😂😂

Somehow pixelating that chicken made it worse. 😂😂😂 Love it here, always have and will!! 🥰

the jingle returns at the end and more importantly the flow felt right today. i know you mentioned this was filmed prior to Monday's Popeye recreation so need to take notes of what worked here vs what felt forced or designed to be professional last time

This video is SO much better than your last one, the Jamie Oliver vibe is gone, and the family man vibe is back! :D

This feels so much less like a home kitchen and more like a tv studio. Obviously the direction of your videos is up to you but I come to this channel for a home kitchen that’s not overly produced and that’s unfortunately not what this is. I felt the same when the format changed a few years ago before it changed back

Used to have one of these when they first came out. Think it was only about £30 then. I got a bundt tin with it to make a cake and they were pretty damn nice! I recommend using oven gloves/mitts with this for reasons you figured out yourself in this video 😁

I had that exact Haligen oven to start with, and I loved it. Now, on my 5th Halogen. Can not live without it.

My dad was always on about getting a halogen chicken rotisserie oven but he never did 😂 this brought back memories of him watching the shopping channels on sky on a Sunday afternoon 😂

Barry, I've been a fan of yours for years. Watched you move house several times, seen you grow and evolve through several different kitchens, watched you and your family grow over the years, and most of all, I've felt like we, the viewers, are also there to grow alongside you as a part of the family. Change is hard, but it's been easy to stay here because I know the vibe will always be the same. Put simply, this change is not doing it for me. I know this is echoing a common sentiment, but I really cannot get on with this new video style. It feels all wrong. I don't come to view your videos just because they're cooking videos. There are hundreds of very talented cooks on KZfaq that I can go and watch at any time. And I do! But your channel has always felt so much more special than any of those others, because we get to see YOU, for all the faults and missteps along the way. You have, over the years, given me the confidence that it's okay to fail in the kitchen. To mess up. To try again and again to get something right. That it's okay to make a mess or screw something up or forget a crucial step. You make it feel so much more comfortable and so much more rewarding when we DO succeed, because we did it together. I'm not going anywhere. You are, regardless of style, one of my favorite KZfaq personalities. But please understand as well that I don't say these things because "change is hard." Your channel has always been about change, and we've all been here beside you through them. I say these things because truthfully, this doesn't feel right. It feels like a significant portion of the magic has been lost. Wiped away. Hidden beneath a cloth. You inspire people to learn to cook, learn to cook well, and learn to love cooking. But most of all, you inspire us to grow through our own faults and mistakes, and come out the other side stronger than we were before. That is the true magic behind your videos. Please don't turn your back on that.

Still not a fan of this new format but you do what makes you happy

I'm just halfway through the video and I must say, as much as the first "new production" video got me all "I must say things", this one? I dunno what you did different, but I already feel our favourite silly Barry is back and the video is just enhancing the experience! My, you guys are fast in finding your way around this new format! I can't imagine the amount of fun ahead as you gain experience together!!! YEAH BABY

I have used "air fryers" for at least 25 yrs. My first one was very similar to the one you are using but mine was branded "BigBoss" and was referred to as an oiless fryer. I wore it out and have been using new ones, I've had at least 6 or 7 over the years. I giggle when I hear people talk about their air fryers as if they were a new invention. I've also been using "induction" cooktops for 15 yrs and they are now becoming very popular. I love kitchen gadgets and have several "makers" as my little nephew used to call them. Thanks for great shows. I'm in Ontario, Canada so HI from us Canadians :)

I like that you can see what you're cooking inside, rather than with air fryers where it's just a black box you have to keep checking on lol

I have been on ur channel for a long time. I even put ur marathon on before bed. I’m not feeling this new way to make ur videos. Just have someone edit for u. We miss the amateur feel we get when we come here! ❤❤❤

No matter what you do you can't please everyone. You keep having fun!

It looks like a robot hugging a chicken.. I can’t unsee that! 😂

I'm literally wiping the tears from my face from laughing, never thought you could sing so well barry when touching a extremely hot metal tray, you've made my day thank you😅

Love the use of the Ashens' 'Cheapo!' sample at 00:14. That took me back. 😆😆😆

Definitely a better vibe in this video than the last one.

I'll be honest the last video I wasn't a huge fan of didn't feel "barry" but I think this video is a happy medium between your original content and this new style too. I actually love the imput of the camera man.

I've had one of these since 2008 ish and I use it very often. One advantage it has over an air fryer is you can warm plates in it. Cook the food until it's almost done. Put it on the plate. Use the unusual tongs to put the plate in the air fryer. Use the last few minutes of cooking to warm the plate (and singe a couple of cherry tomatoes in my case). If my trustee halogen ever dies, I will probably replace it with another halogen rather than an air fryer. Just to add that minor so has a metal hoop that sits on the top and raises the height of the lid by (grabs tape measure & pops into the kitchen) 3 inches

Hi. Love your vids. I have used a halogen oven for ages. They do do a extension ring which I didn’t realise that I have one. Just thought it was a ring that went around the glass. It was a light bulb moment when I found out that you take it off and place it on top the the glass bowl and then put the heater element on top. Gave another 5 inches or so of cooking space. Make room for a turkey.

My Mum has had a halogen oven for years and loves it. She does most of her cooking in it.

The editing in this video is much, much, much better than the last one. I tried watching the Popeyes video several times but there was just way too many quick cuts and added sound effects and gags. It completely lost all the charm of learning a recipe or appliance along with you. This video looked nice and clean but the viewer still feels like they're traveling on the same cooking journey.

Just bought a new halogen air fryer so am very new to this way of cooking, but discovered it does amazing ROAST KALE in minutes. Cut or tear up the leaves taking them off the stems but keep and cook these too. I usually steam kale but find the stems inedible. Not so with the halogen cooker (or at least not this first time). Using supermarket pre-prepped curly kale I put the kale on the baskety type tray, sprayed with a little oil, sprinkled with salt and mixed it to spread the oil and salt through, popped the tray in the fryer on top of everything else (small beef joint and a heap of roast potatoes) and watched it cook. It browned and crisped so quick and was DELICIOUS - like Chinese-style crispy seaweed. Loved your video - it's honest, real life and fun. 👍👍❤❤

I've been using one of these for years. I use it often.It's safe and easy to use.Sits on a benchtop. Doesn't take up much space. Has a timer. I bake vegetables in it, and meat. I heat up frozen rolls in it, and left over dinners. The only thing I don't like about it is washing the bowl. It's heavy. That said I recommend it.😮 Great if you live in a small space.

Still not completely on board with the new style BUT I will say that this one was better than the last. Looking forward to more “normality” as you sort things out. (And hopefully helping your back out some.)

I mean, whether you need this thing is debatable but I like how you can clearly see what's happening to the stuff inside. With most air fryers you are left guessing and you can't see clearly into an oven either but in this thing .... your food is in the spotlight 😂

The editing is way better than the first attempt Barry 🙂

I've had one for years. Really good for doing low and slow roast beef joints because of the low temps you can set it to and long timer. Pour red wine in the bottom with 2 roughly chopped red onions and the beef juices will drop into it for an amazing red wine and onion gravy. While your beef is resting and the gravy tipped out you can crank it up for the roasties with veg underneath.

Every time Barry did the high pitched mate sound my husband thought I was saying something to him 😂

Finally!!! You've tried these cute little portable ovens. They are a college dorm staple. They make great food, but foil is a must if you are baking. Otherwise the top will burn because the heating element is superclose. Edit: The newer ones come with a metal and rubber collar to raise the lid another few inches. Highly recommend getting one with the extender.

When "Cheapo!" rang out, I got an almost violent flash of the brown couch in my head.. 😎

The more produced it feels the less natural it feels, at least to me. There's always been a charm that can't be emulated with this 6 second per cut style. The closeups are really high quality, but without a direction for the shots to go it feels strung along and as a viewer I feel like I'm watching through a window whereas before I was in the room. And I know that if we don't pay, we are the customer when we click. But the changing thumbnails and titles just sit off, I fully get why but that combined with the revamp makes things feel especially like I'm being marketed to. Which I am, so I fully expect you to go ahead and minimize most feedback as people disliking change if you thought this was more profitable than before. In that way, I wish you luck. But these are some very real reasons I've been clicking less, not put off entirely but not when I see them in my sub box. But, again, I imagine new viewers are the target anyways so things will probably be fine except for old subs who'll just have to go on a barathon and pretend we're living in 2015.

much less seizure enduing with the editing while still looking good visually, much more the balance that works for me :D

Before watching this video I want you to know. These are better than most air fryers on the market today. I have one not too dissimilar to the one in this video and it’s not failed me over the last 5 years 😅

I really like being able to see what you're cooking in this cooker. I have to pull the basket out of my air fryer to see how things are cooking and it drops temp significantly.

Hi Barry my mum had this halogen oven and when we used the tall rack there was a extender ring that went on top of the glass container and the lid went on that hope that helps xx

Just got one at charity shop for a fiver . Happy to see you are working it out so I don't have to ❤

I've just seen Barry say that this video was filmed before the previous one. I thought you'd already changed the style and thought that was quick. This felt much more like your usual style and what makes you brilliant! There were less quick cuts and more of a balance of seeing you and beautiful shots of the food. Much happier with this! ❤

From one of the most unique food vloggers and video creators, with a natural feel and an honesty you don't see on the super polished channels to another copycat

Missed you cutting the chicken and taking the veg out. Jumped too quickly from cooking to "here's the dish"

I love my halogen oven. You can cook anything in it that would be cooked in the normal oven. Cos you don’t have to pre heat it it is cheaper than putting normal oven on. Have had mine for years, long before air fryers were all the rage

Intriguing device :) I would prefer the old video format, but as long as you have fun making videos...everything is amazing, Barry :)

The washing feature is really cool you really do just fill it with soap and water and turn it to wash

3:33 Boston is just as transfixed as we are! Mood as always!😂😂😂😂😂😂

Hi Barry, yep have one of these and they are "amazing". Easy cooking and clean up. Though mine comes with an extra metal ring that you can add to the rim to raise the heater up. Recommend spatchcocking your chicken. It will still be super moist but will sit lower and flatter and mine usually comes out with a crispy skin. Cheers from Fiji!

I never had one of these halogen cookers, but if memory serves me correctly you were able to buy an extender ring, which was I think about 3to 4 inches high and coated in a non-stick surface and simply sat between the bowl and the heating unit, allowing the extra space to accommodate a larger bird or piece of meat and even the high level wire rack. As I mentioned I never had one of these but several friends did have one, so I did occasionally try food that was cooked in one.

I love a charity shop bargain & I am so glad it worked. Thank Barry 🤗

also Barry on the off chance you read this, just want to say that if this change in editing style is because it takes too long with the 'old' style... then maybe make fewer videos? we'd all totally understand if each video takes an extra day or two to release. Do whatever is best for your schedule, mental health, life or whatever. We will always be here, take longer on each video if needed, but please keep the authentic rough-around-the-edges cooking, appliances catching fire, handheld camera feel of us being in the kitchen with you!

I still use mine several times a week. I've used them since about the year 2000!

I use my halogen nearly everyday make my own roast potatoes and yorkies and I can see the food when it's cooked and it's washes itself 😊

Lighting has made a huge difference in your videos, but the heat must be something else.. My FIL had one of those air fryers and he made amazing meals in it..and cleaning it is a breeze.. I wouldn't mind having one, cleaning my air fryer is a nightmare..

You've never sounded more "West Country" than when you said 'Cottage Pie' in this video 😂

Yes, I have one. It is call the Boss. I love it. I've been using for about 10 years or so. You are right, the original air fryer. Mine has an extender ring that makes the cooking vessel much larger, then the stacked racks work very well. Good luck with all the fun things you will try.

These are brilliant I've had about three, the bulbs go eventually and are tricky to replace and a halogen oven can be bought new for @£40. Never tried to make a whole roast dinner in one, mainly use it just to roast a chicken for cold and making healthier chips, just peel and chip some spuds wash dry and then shake them in a bag with a little olive oil. I use a mesh fryer ring put them on high heat for 15 mins and give them a turn and another 10-15 mins and you get golden brown crispy chips.

I have a Halogen for around a decade, and I use it more than my oven. It could make a Sunday roast, crispy skin chicken and cheesecake. It never disappoints me. The best advantage over oven and air flyer is you can watch the food without opening the chamber and losing the heat. Also, it's quite romantic when you turn off all the lights and turn on the Halogen on the dinning table, with some R&B music. Also, my cat loves sitting next to it and watching the food cook.😺

I've had a few of these over the years, and still use one from time to time, and they are fantastic for chicken wings, and even Steaks when it's a rainy day outside, but all of mine have had a metal extender ring for larger items, or using both racks at the time. I've even done an entire cherry cola ham in mine before, and it came out wonderful, despite having to turn it a few times. But yes oven Gloves are a must when using one of these so you don't burn yourself, and it does take a bit longer here in the US on 120v AC.

I actually have one of these at home. Got it as a cheap replacement when our airfryer broke works well for most things still prefer a more traditional airfryer but for the price it works well for chicken and stuff

I feel like this one is much better than the previous. This feels much more like your editing style. keep it up!

I think the editing and more pro shots are nice. I'm happy as long as you're still goofing around and having fun in the videos!

Barry, I commend you on trying to make more professional videos. I think you are doing great and people should give you some time to get it down. I appreciate it. Beard Meats Food made a really professional looking video recently and got a similar response. Dont let hateful comments get you down, you just need to keep at it and do what you want. I was a little taken aback after the last video, but already by video 2 I am enjoying the production value. Keep up the great work, people will come around. Change is hard for some lol

Okay i cant not see that the lights and the vents look like a smile face...😂

The editing in this one is much better. It's still not perfect and feels off at times, but I'm sure yall will figure out the sweet spot. Appreciate you taking all the feedback and adapting

ABSOLUTELY LOVE this video!! ❤

We had 2 of these back in the day, they we’re really great too.

I used to have one of those. I used it almost every day. So much easier than using my oven. I had a screened in deck and I would set it on the deck so that the heat was always outside so it didn’t make my kitchen hot.

Gonna be real, I wasn't expecting to see a lemon chicken upskirt shot today. The position of the chicken during Phase 2 was perfectly positioned for a lemon chicken upskirt shot, which you could only improve upon with a Complex Triangular Relationship Break.

Love the fact that you’re testing out the halogen cooker - I still have mine although I haven’t used it for a while. It does a cracking roast chicken meal! Honestly before your video I was about to take mine down to the local charity shop as it does take up a lot of storage space, but you’ve changed my mind now :) Anyway, if you can get hold of a spacer ring, it makes a world of difference to what you can wedge into this beast. Can you cook a three course meal in it all at once? Now that would be a challenge.

The cheapo bit had me in stitches 😂

Running to charity shops as soon as they open tomorrow! lol

I had one similar to that. It was made by American Harvester. It worked brilliantly and saved me not only time, but money. It 'died' during the first lockdown. Try as I might, I've not found another, so have resorted to an air fryer.

I have had a similar air fryer for many years. I got the optional metal ring that sits on the glass pot and gives you another three inches which is handy for roasting a small turkey.

I often do my cheese on toast in it. Slice of sourdough, add cheese and possibly tomatoes. 5 mins. For a special treat, mix grated cheese with 1 egg and a few drops of Worcester Sauce…..Spread on slice of good bread and pop in Halogen until you see it ready. Love it….

That cooker looks brand new

I used to bake cakes in my halogen oven 😂 made some amazing cakes in it too! I adore mine! Such a versatile thing! And there’s a ring that normally comes with to extend the bowl!

Loving the new style

Haaa my parents always used the halogen oven as a kid, it was incredible. Great as a secondary oven for christmas time, cooked roasties absolutely perfectly in them whilst the main oven was dealing with turkey and everything else. They used it pretty much every single sunday as it was so much easier to clean after a roast than the main oven.

Have you ever been in a relationship and realized he or she no longer loves you? They act normal but all the little things that show they care have vanished. They make little jokes to distract from the awkwardness. This feels like you are trying to sell me a kitchen appliance.

Just bought one in a charity shop for £10. It has an extender, which is a ring that raises the heating head another three inches. This one was unused.

My mum had this from way back in the 80s. Lots of Sunday roasts were cooked in this cooker. It was called turbo broiler.

I'd love to see more videos with the halogen oven. I'm curious what else you can do with it.

my foster carer often used the air fryer to reheat pies and various other crusty foods. We also used it for chicken on our sunday dinners, whilst the veg were cooked in the steamer, and the yorkshire puds were in the oven.

I had one years ago and loved it the thing I think u r missing is the baskets that come with them as I would use the low rack with a basket similar to putting things in the oven

I had one. I remember loving how it cooked.

Ha..you reminded me that I have 2 of these in the basement...haven't used them in at least 10 years (one never used).Only thing is it's so big it takes up half of my kitchen...but the food is great. Have fun experimenting..can't wait to see what's next on the menu

I had one of the 20 yrs ago and seldom used anything else. Loved it. Now replaced of course with an Air fryer. Engoy

A giant lasagna would be interesting to make- the layers would show nice with the glass bowl

Came back here to say I saw one of these at a thrift store today and I recognized it only thanks to this video XD