Is this FINALLY THE PERFECT AIR FRYER for CARNIVORES? The quest continues.

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9 ай бұрын

Always in search of the best cooking, least messy, easiest cleanup kitchen gadget to make living the carnivore lifestyle simpler. Is this it?
Zstar Indoor Grill Air Fryer on Amazon: Seems to be out of stock again.
I have been recommending the Ninja DG651 Foodi Smart XL 7-in-1 Indoor Grill instead. I own this grill and although more expensive, it has a built in thermometer and great build quality.
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@Carnicrazy 5 ай бұрын

I was yelling at the screen that you should burn off the factory smell & VOC's for 10, 15 min before cooking anything. But.. you didn't hear me.

@sheilam4964 9 ай бұрын

Finally! You are the only person I have seen that even thinks about the spatter on the lid let alone on the element. Thx for doing this and sharing. 👍👍👍👍👍

@OldGuyCarnivore 9 ай бұрын

My pleasure. I'll probably do a follow up in a few weeks after some more use.

@sheilam4964 9 ай бұрын

@@OldGuyCarnivore - Looking forward to it.

@mimitravels710 5 ай бұрын

Fabulous! Saw a lady cooking five different recipes in one of these. She wasn’t doing a product review but I did see the appliance name on top when she opened the lid. Thought it looked great and like you I want something easier to clean. I am very impressed. Looking forward to more cooks.

@OldGuyCarnivore 5 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, I can't seem to find them available anymore.

@lynnmoser6918 4 ай бұрын

I tossed out my kitchen stove nearly 20 years ago. Don't miss it. I have a Farberware skillet which I use for most everything and have for over 40 years. Wood stove season, I can pan fry on the stove. I have a counter top oven I used for mostly pizza back in the day. Now it's been off duty but I can do bacon, roasts, etc in it. Don't need another thing. I've looked at the instapot thingys but ugh; too old to learn another method.

@stevensonrf 5 ай бұрын

Hi Mitch, have watched many of your videos. first time commentor. Got to say you certainly have a clean kitchen and I’m grateful that you recommended this air fryer. I think I’ll get one. 🤔

@OldGuyCarnivore 5 ай бұрын

I appreciate that, thank you.

@TerriblePerfection 9 ай бұрын

Noooooo, Mitch! No more gadgets! At this point in my life I want less stuff, less clutter, fewer things on the counter. It was so liberating to replace our bulky coffee maker with a simple Italian moka pot. True story: Some years ago a neighbor came over with her sister, who had never been in our house. After entering the living room she looked around briefly and said, "Where's all your stuff?" 😂 Yeah, I hate clutter, as does my husband, fortunately. It must be hard to have a partner with the opposite feeling in that regard. But enjoy yours, Mitch! I do hear great things about them.

@OldGuyCarnivore 9 ай бұрын

Wings and burgers today.

@genuineimpulse9134 9 ай бұрын

I have an insta pot and kitchen aid gizmo I’d love to un own.

@WorkInProgress443 9 ай бұрын

When I went carnivore I threw out my crap food and gave away most of my appliances. I love it.

@mamabear9389 9 ай бұрын

I did the same thing when we moved. I do not have room for all these different appliances.

@TerriblePerfection 9 ай бұрын

@@WorkInProgress443 My adult son recently asked if I would make a carrot ring for Thanksgiving but I don't even have the ring anymore...or any baking products. 😂

@mlane905 9 ай бұрын

Your tidiness is exceptional!!👍 Thanks for the video.

@OldGuyCarnivore 9 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@athomas897 4 ай бұрын

Good review. Tip: everyone…wipe the pan and grill with paper towel to get the grease off so it does not go down the drain potentially clogging the pipes. I’m sure you all know that but it doesn’t hurt to be reminded.

@OldGuyCarnivore 4 ай бұрын

Good tip

@karenreaves3650 5 ай бұрын

It looks like a great grill. I live with my granddaughter and her wonderful husband, I get to help with my great grandson’s 3 and almost 5, the chicken coop, house and laundry. I love their Ninja Max, I am collecting the grass fed finished beef lard in the bottom of the pot. I use parchment paper and have silicone trays for the bottom because of the finish. I do love using it for steaks as well with the 450 setting, it’s very easy to clean. I have a stainless steel filter for mason jar’s I collect the lard in so simple, I do the same for bacon grease cooked in the oven in a separate jar. ❤

@OldGuyCarnivore 5 ай бұрын

Sounds like you've got this down pat!

@suew4609 5 ай бұрын

You’re so lucky to live with them I’m afraid of being alone. I have 6 kids, so I hope at least one will take me in, if I don’t bug them much. I’d love to be around my grandkids more! Enjoy them!

@charlotterush1108 9 ай бұрын

Yay. Small kitchen appliance talk! My favorite topic.😊

@OldGuyCarnivore 9 ай бұрын

More to come!

@joell439 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Mitch for demo. Please keep us updated. 👍👍😎👍👍

@OldGuyCarnivore 9 ай бұрын

You bet!

@Nils_1984 4 ай бұрын

Nice little grill, love the thermostat ! just a tip. When new it gives lots of toxic fumes. Good to start with non eatables, and throw it. Me looking for something with stainless no Teflon or similar.

@ttocselbag5054 9 ай бұрын

“Just gets better with age, kinda like me…” you have a natural charming deadpan way about you that always makes me smile sir Mitchell. 😁😁

@OldGuyCarnivore 9 ай бұрын

Just kinda comes out ...Lol

@LivingFulltime 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the information Old carnivore guyl. I’m a 66 year-old that just started the carnivore never thought about Air frying.Just started my KZfaq channel as well excited about all the health benefits and helping others as well. Thank you so much!

@OldGuyCarnivore 4 ай бұрын

That's great to hear, and the best of luck to you.

@WaywardTraveler77 7 ай бұрын

Great video but with any new air fryer you are meant to do a 30 min burn off to get rid of all the factory oils and such.

@jw6180 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for this review! I was looking at that Z-Star! I’m currently enjoying my first air fryer which is a DASH 3-qrt basket. I love that it’s simple, fast, easy to clean, and I can easily pour the fat back onto the cooked meat. The only thing is that it’s small.

@BagsPackedFamily 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the review, Mitch. I look forward to seeing you do a few more cooks before I make up my mind.

@OldGuyCarnivore 9 ай бұрын

Me too. I just cooked ribs in it, and they came out very good. 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

@robinbeers6689 9 ай бұрын

I like your kitchen. No frills, plenty of storage, very functional. Kitchen gadgetry can be fun but I keep coming back to my basic sauté pans and a basic toaster oven. They get the job done. My Dad was an engineer and he always said, "when all else fails, read the instructions".

@OldGuyCarnivore 9 ай бұрын

Where's the adventure in reading instructions?

@1Hope4All 9 ай бұрын

@@OldGuyCarnivore🤣🤣 That's a man thing to *Not* read instructions! Kind of frustrating as a woman who loves reading instructions to make sure everything is done correctly and I don't break the machine! 🤣🤣

@dealwolfstriked272 9 ай бұрын

I love my extreme basic minimalist kitchen setup. I had an air fryer, coffee maker with Kcups etc but NGL found it all a pain. Nowadays I just have a single skillet pan and one teflon spork which I use both to cook and eat with. One dish cooking skillet and eating out of makes cleanup a breeze. I use instant coffee LOL. And that is it, well I do also have a water distiller!

@marieogara7519 9 ай бұрын

Snap! My Dad was an engineer too and he said the exact same thing!! “When all else fails, read the instructions!!” He said to to me a lot as I was terrible (and still am),at diving straight into doing things…and failing. I said it to my kids a lot, and no doubt they will say it to theirs!!! 😀

@OldGuyCarnivore 9 ай бұрын

@@1Hope4All Probably true ... LOL

@JsCrazyCutzLLC 9 ай бұрын

Great review👍Thanks for sharing 😊 love watching your content sir ❤

@barbarahoule6372 9 ай бұрын

Enjoyed the demo. I've been looking for an air fryer. Just haven't made a decision on which one yet. Thank you.

@dianecompton2245 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the review on air fryers. I've wondered about the clean up. I think I'll look into this one. Thanks again.

@OldGuyCarnivore 9 ай бұрын

My pleasure, Diane

@Annie261. Ай бұрын

👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 We bought this last year. I’m pretty happy, I need to find more pans that will fit in it that also have handles that make it easier to lift them out.

@ddub6135 5 ай бұрын

Great Review. Your a joy to watch and very down to earth. Thanks again. Oh By the way, i found that fryer back on Amazon. I think im gonna go for it..... Thanks again...

@OldGuyCarnivore 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the heads up on the z-star!

@marthab7059 9 ай бұрын

Luv your style! Thanks for the review…. I have the typical basket type. I might need a change!!!

@OldGuyCarnivore 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@dyanalayng5507 9 ай бұрын

Like the demo. I can see the cleanup for a good air fryer is terrific - and the steak is cooked evenly.

@OldGuyCarnivore 9 ай бұрын

So far, so good

@Sunjoy1 5 ай бұрын

This video just popped up...I think my phone reads my mind 😂😂...new subbie too Been doing carnivore/keto for years with hubby and one thing we hate is when cooking lots of steak indoor, the grease is everywhere!! Maybe this will help...we are 66 and 71 ..oldsters as well and have never been healthier!!

@OldGuyCarnivore 5 ай бұрын

Cooking in an air fryer absolutely helps contain the grease that you normally see in a frying pan. I think you'll be pleased.

@args50451 5 ай бұрын

I love my air fryer and use it mostly for chicken wings and thighs, I have also found that it works well for Salmon. For steaks and burgers I trust my cast iron skillets. They are a little messier but as long as you treat them right they are easy to clean. I do like to avoid any man made coatings as much as possible.

@OldGuyCarnivore 5 ай бұрын

That's great advice. I have found however that the ceramic coated pans that I use have no forever chemicals and are are great when nothing works quite like a non-stick pan. I also enjoy cooking in carbon steel, as it generally is much smoother than cast iron, although still heavy enough to retain heat and cook evenly.

@Cleofizoid 9 ай бұрын

I bought an Instant Vortex 2 Quart Air Fryer a month or so ago. I bring it with me when traveling for work, and it works well. I haven't tried to take it apart to clean behind the burner yet. Something I'll need to do soon. Good demo video. 👍

@OldGuyCarnivore 9 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@trappedinroom1014 9 ай бұрын

I would suggest not to get to precious about cleaning up near fans in the hard to reach areas etc…because the simple fact is that once it gets up to around 80 degrees centigrade, it’s self sterilising itself every time you use it. 😁👍🏻

@franrushie.510 29 күн бұрын

I bought a Ninja pressure cooker to make bone broth.. it is an air fryer and crisper and grill and so much more all in one…

@OldGuyCarnivore 29 күн бұрын

Sounds great!

@2Trees 7 ай бұрын

Okay that’s great. Sharing, I think I found the perfect steak cooking device too. I Sous Vide using an old Cinder grill to 110 degrees and then I place into a Kalorik @ 1550 degrees 1.5 minutes on each side and do it twice for total of six minutes and I can say it’s a perfect steak. Cleanup is really simple. Love your show and pragmatism. 70 years of age and 4 years Carnivore

@gillsimpson4976 5 ай бұрын

Great video. Thanks x

@OldGuyCarnivore 5 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@CarnivoreStork 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for the demonstration. My Zstar is still in its box after 2 months. Been using my small ninja basket airfryer. Easy cleanup. And my George Forman grill. 😅 Used my medium counter toaster oven and made a Top Round steak labeled London Broil for $7.50 a pound at Walmart. Just like our moms used to do in the 50’s & 60’s. Marinate for a couple of hours in a plastic baggie after softening up with a fork. Broil for 5-10 min each side; Wooo-yeee! It was delicious! Tasted just like a delectable roast beef. Very happy with the taste & price.

@OldGuyCarnivore 9 ай бұрын

Sounds great!

@1Hope4All 9 ай бұрын

I've done that before, leave things unpacked for over a month. With regret because after 30 days, I can't return them. So now I know better. I opened my new Dreo ChefMaker today after getting it TODAY! I'm going to use it TODAY! This way, if I don't like it, I can return it TODAY! 🤣

@OldGuyCarnivore 9 ай бұрын

@@1Hope4All Let me know how you like that thing. I've seen both good and bad reviews. One complaint is that it just takes too long.

@gwenhutson 5 ай бұрын

Recipe?

@CarnivoreStork 5 ай бұрын

@@gwenhutson LONDON BROIL MARINADE 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp. good-quality balsamic vinegar 2 Tbsp. soy sauce 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce Freshly ground black pepper ¾ tsp. baking soda 1½-2 lb. London broil

@Rocket9944 5 ай бұрын

Someone bought me a air fryer as a gift a couple months ago and I love it, very convenient to reheat.

@OldGuyCarnivore 5 ай бұрын

It really is!

@Mary-fn5rl 4 ай бұрын

What kind is it? Looking to get my first one.

@beam-kitty8425 4 ай бұрын

Love your T-shirt, Mitch! Like you care…❤

@OldGuyCarnivore 4 ай бұрын

I love it!

@VoodooViking 9 ай бұрын

I’m fine with my Chefmate airfryer oven and induction cooktop burner. Also have a Waring convection oven for larger things such as bread and maybe a ham, prime rib, or Turkey a few times a year. And honestly I like the idea of putting everything away at the end of the day. And having a nice counter space for prep. Now outside I have a single gas burner that gets up to 750,000 btu’s for whatever I feed it for, including crawfish boils or even stir frying in a wok. But I’m satisfied with those. Rather have one thing that does a specific job well, than a bunch of things that multitask things poorly.

@amyschaefer1140 9 ай бұрын

Nice review. Love the easy clean up. Looking forward to seeing you cook some more in it. Thanks for the time off! 😊

@OldGuyCarnivore 9 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@terawhitaker 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing this video. I am actually about to my very first fryer myself. Been doing keto and now carnivore diet for awhile. Just looking for a way to make things fast and easy to clean. I am going to buy it now. Have a blessed day!

@OldGuyCarnivore 6 ай бұрын

👍

@karenwhite7656 9 ай бұрын

Enjoyed your review. Hello from canada

@redknight3439 2 ай бұрын

Great review, thanks for sharing.

@OldGuyCarnivore 2 ай бұрын

My pleasure

@CarnivoreInTheMiddleOfAForest 5 ай бұрын

It is February 23rd, 2024 & FINALLY the Zstar has restocked on Amazon for $137.00

@JennifertxCarnivore 9 ай бұрын

That air fryer is pretty awesome Mitch! I love how it is a grill/air fryers! That’s perfect! The steak looks awesome! Interesting how they provide metal tongs instead of plastic tongs since the nonstick lining can get scratched. I found the link to your wireless thermometer in show notes, thank you! ☺️👍🏻 Thanks Mitch! This was an awesome video! Have an amazing day Mitch!

@OldGuyCarnivore 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Jennifer. I agree about the metal tongs. I will start using my silicone ones.

@JennifertxCarnivore 9 ай бұрын

@@OldGuyCarnivore ☺️👍🏻

@tanganman 9 ай бұрын

The non-stick getting damaged would be my concern as well. What do you do with the unit once that starts to go? This tends to happen rather quickly with these types of surfaces even if you baby them.

@JennifertxCarnivore 9 ай бұрын

@@tanganman i think if he uses plastic tongs he will be fine.

@larrainesnow1268 9 ай бұрын

Gee… I’m tempted to get one of these… Thanks for sharing😁

@OldGuyCarnivore 9 ай бұрын

Any time!

@juliawigger9796 4 ай бұрын

Love my Ninja. Which has a divideable large drawer. Takes upto 2 kilo lamb leg, loads of features, ceramic surface. Easy clean.

@AP-nx6xo 9 ай бұрын

I’m getting hungry watching you cook that beautiful steak ! It’s funny I was just talking to my mom about air fryer this past week and then tonight I watched your air fryer video Thanks !

@OldGuyCarnivore 9 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@humblerojo6300 5 ай бұрын

The Ninja Foodie with aluminum pie pans in the bottom for catching the fats is probably the best fryer. Bonus: It’s also a pressure cooker that can cook a whole chicken in 1 hour and then crisp the skin.

@OldGuyCarnivore 5 ай бұрын

I'm probably going to get one of those and test it out.

@krimke881 5 ай бұрын

Absolutely agreed

@Rocket9944 5 ай бұрын

Today bought wagyu ground beef for the first time, very good, it reminds me of the ground beef I used to eat 40 years ago, same thing with the pasture raised eggs, taste like eggs my grandmother used to make 40/50 years ago..

@OldGuyCarnivore 5 ай бұрын

Yes, I think that's probably the best available to us without actually raising our own cows and chickens

@lindabragg4125 Ай бұрын

I use my air fryer to cook my bacon and it’s a basket air fryer and I love it,

@Momof4boys 4 ай бұрын

Looks like a great meal Rick! Very tasty.

@49mellen 9 ай бұрын

Thank You 👍

@OldGuyCarnivore 9 ай бұрын

👍

@TheCartoons4you 5 ай бұрын

What are the odds, I literally have this in my Amazon cart :) Now I may just wait till your 100% satisfied with it lol.

@OldGuyCarnivore 5 ай бұрын

I've already had it for about 3 months and I like it a lot

@jw6180 6 ай бұрын

The NuWave Brio 15.5 quart with thermometer and rotisserie stuff is THE BEST!!

@SoCalSurfer69 6 ай бұрын

Just found your channel. Looking forward to going back and watching more.

@OldGuyCarnivore 6 ай бұрын

That's nice to hear, thanks!

@despinsvee6590 9 ай бұрын

I have a Vida by paderno. Air fryer, dehydrator, oven. Complicated, computerized. My air fryer is Insignia. I'm pleased with it 😅

@cathiemcginnis3997 9 ай бұрын

After I watched your livestream yesterday, I bought one! I have been using a Emeril Lagasse which is soo hard to clean.

@OldGuyCarnivore 9 ай бұрын

Enjoy it!

@cathiemcginnis3997 9 ай бұрын

@@OldGuyCarnivore Thanks! Guess I could be called OldGalCarnivore at 75!! 2 yrs. carnivore for me. Best decision I have ever made for my health!

@OldGuyCarnivore 9 ай бұрын

Spread the word, start a KZfaq channel ... LOL Just kidding!

@cathiemcginnis3997 9 ай бұрын

@@OldGuyCarnivore I spread the word every day to anyone who will listen! But I am thinking of becoming a Carnivore coach to reach more people through Dr. Baker's group Revero. I really do love your videos. My lipid panel numbers are almost the same as yours, but I really don't give them much thought😊

@OldGuyCarnivore 9 ай бұрын

@@cathiemcginnis3997 Becoming a coach would be great! Good luck Cathie.

@dsonyay 9 ай бұрын

The meat shot at 21:20. Beautiful. Good video! :)

@OldGuyCarnivore 9 ай бұрын

Thanks David. I'm watching you on youtube right now! ...Lol

@georose33 9 ай бұрын

I agree, looks like their inspiration came from the Ninja. Mine gets used many times weekly

@greenmtnprepper9241 9 ай бұрын

“Well good morning everybody; it’s me, Mitch!” I missed your full signature opening.…

@OldGuyCarnivore 9 ай бұрын

Next time!

@twofarg0ne763 9 ай бұрын

Interesting video. For the past year I've used my stainless steel fry pan. Set the heat to med-high, wait till the pan is ready (you can watch KZfaq videos on how to cook a steak in a stainless steel fry pan), 3 mins each side. Perfect medium rare. If you put water in the fry pan right after you take the steak out, it takes less than a minute to clean it with steel wool once it cools down. I place thin slices of butter on the steak as it's resting. Perfection.

@tanganman 9 ай бұрын

Do you find that the smoke/smell when cooking steaks in the pan is not too bad? I use an outdoor infrared grill whenever I can for my steaks (inside I use a Kalorik Maxx air fryer oven with grill), but both can enough smoke/smell that it creates some health concerns over the longer term.

@cincin4515 9 ай бұрын

Grease spatter is not my friend.

@stanroberts229 9 ай бұрын

I have 2 Air Fryers. One is the Cuisinart I have two pans and baskets, that makes it easy to clean. I also have a Ninja Foodi Grill, It’s worth a look. The Zstar is intriguing.

@corymerced4100 4 ай бұрын

Yeah, I thank you for this video helps me decide I'm going with a similar type air fryer

@OldGuyCarnivore 4 ай бұрын

Glad I could help

@Chabooli 4 ай бұрын

You should take the steak out of the fridge 1-2 hours before you cook it…

@reTUNE8 5 ай бұрын

Great video and channel. I love the concept of this air fryer. Just wish it was all stainless steel. I'm concerned with non-stick materials that might be toxic? Other than that, this one seems like a breeze to clean. Love it.

@OldGuyCarnivore 5 ай бұрын

I'm really not too worried about the coding on the air fryer, primarily because the food doesn't cook from the Heat of the coated metal nearly as much as the hot air convection cooking from the fan. Whatever small perceived risk, is outweighed by the ease of cleaning. If my lifespan Were A Thousand Years, I would definitely worry about that small amount of forever chemicals. This is, of course, my opinion.

@despinsvee6590 9 ай бұрын

Mitch,you pitch is rich, does one enrich. One glitch, often leaves me in a stitch which yet luckily hasn't pitched me in a ditch. The only hitch, KZfaq mustn't ever bitch🤣

@OldGuyCarnivore 9 ай бұрын

Poetic to say the least! ... LOL

@jonduthiel7399 9 ай бұрын

WOW ! That air fryer is Fabulous. I have a Sunbeam, but this is on a different level. You should try your bacon in it Mitch . I do mine in the air fryer, and it turns out great . Enjoy.

@OldGuyCarnivore 9 ай бұрын

I'm sure it would be great for bacon

@91254gaga 9 ай бұрын

I have on of these and I use it every day. It's so easy to clean, sometimes it only needs to be wiped out with a cloth or paper towel.

@OldGuyCarnivore 9 ай бұрын

Glad to hear that, thanks!

@SkeeterMcBeater 8 ай бұрын

Been looking for something to use in my semi that's easy to clean, hot as hell, & uses less than 1800w. Thanks!

@reelman4299 9 ай бұрын

The steak looked delicious. Seemed to be cooked to perfection. I have yet to try an air fryer, maybe one day. The clean up on air fryers have always given me pause. I am on my second opti-grill. I wore out the first one after 7 years. So simple and easy to clean. Keep the videos coming.

@OldGuyCarnivore 9 ай бұрын

Thanks. I'm pleased with this thing so far. Have cooked 4 meals in it and cleanup is a no-brainer.

@tanganman 9 ай бұрын

@@OldGuyCarnivore, I assume the cooking surfaces are non-stick. In that case, when the coating begins to come off (and this tends to happen even if you're careful) won't it render the fryer "useless" if you have concerns about getting the coating into your food?

@cincin4515 9 ай бұрын

Most have Teflon coating that will eventually flake off. I've tossed mine because of it and I can't justify the massive footprint in my little kitchen and the clean up was fiddly if you don't have a dishwasher. It did do amazing crispy chicken thighs.

@janealdinger2235 9 ай бұрын

Mitch, as a lover of wrights applewood smoked bacon I think you should make a video of baking in the convention oven 400 degrees 20 mins. Put a piece of tin foil and then parchment paper to prevent Alzheimer’s 10:16

@ellenm.2001 9 ай бұрын

That looks very similar to my Ninja one, but the surface area of air fryer basket and grill is bigger. It is very easy to clean. Mine has a larger removable basket that collects drippings and either the grill or (air frying) basket sits into it. I've been very happy with the ease of cooking and cleaning with it.

@OldGuyCarnivore 9 ай бұрын

I haven't seen the Ninja personally, but I did see there was a video comparing the two.

@dan1ob 9 ай бұрын

And I believe the Ninja Grill goes up 500 degrees

@ellenm.2001 9 ай бұрын

@@dan1ob One of my top priorities was to get a device that didn't have any PFAs since I read that a lot of air fryers have those "forever chemicals" in the coatings. That was a deciding factor for the Ninja but the roasting, grilling and air frying capabilities have been wonderful and the cleanup is very easy.

@carlking8530 9 ай бұрын

I have a Emeril's 360 air frier, it does a bunch of different functions. It does reallly good with all the different functions. I've never cooked a steak in it. My favorite method for cooking a steak is to dry brine it for about 24 hours. Then I get my pan hot, use unsalted butter, sear both sides, then turn the steak every 2 minutes until it's done . Makes a very delicious steak. I use unsalted butter because it doesn't burn during the cooking time.

@OldGuyCarnivore 9 ай бұрын

That works too. Many ways to cook a steak.

@bevh5433 9 ай бұрын

Love my Ninja too! I like I can take that filter thing out and clean it.

@patriciaalexander9751 9 ай бұрын

I had the Emeril 360 but it was so hard to clean.

@Val.Kyrie. 4 ай бұрын

I’m a chef, and both my chef and I are carnivore. Just found you. That midrare is perfect 👌🏻 and, for the record, dropping meat out of tongs definitely happens 😅 I’ve seen some wild catches. I got an air fryer on clearance years and years ago, and I’ve been wondering if I should replace it. To replace it, it would really have to be worth it, so thank you for your fryer reviews.

@OldGuyCarnivore 4 ай бұрын

Thank you

@garym2213 9 ай бұрын

Mitch, Would that air fryer have held 2 of that size steak and cooked them that well? It looks so easy and it came out perfect. Easy clean up is a priority for me too.

@OldGuyCarnivore 9 ай бұрын

Definitely 2, maybe 3, and that shouldn't affect the cook.

@brazil7028 9 ай бұрын

I've been having GREAT results with the Dreo Chefmaker. It is more expensive but it's absolutely wonderful at making steaks. It has a chamber on top for water and it can cook in sou vide mode. Steaks are brought to temp and then it stops and switches over to 450 degrees to broil. Season the steak, put in the temp probe, fill the chamber with water, set to chef mode and the type of cook, med rare etc, you want and walk away. It will let you know when it's done :)

@bobomonkey702 9 ай бұрын

The only downfall to that machine is that it’s very expensive and if it breaks after the warranty, you’re kind of screwed.

@brazil7028 9 ай бұрын

You are correct, however if you wouldn't mind answering a question for me? What kind of car do you drive?@@bobomonkey702

@madisonc2410 8 ай бұрын

@@bobomonkey702 Dreo Chefmaker will be 40% off on Black Friday.

@tofulton 5 ай бұрын

¹dry surface thoroughly by resting on paper towels, with paper towels on top. Place a flat weight/c.i. skillet on top to press. Switch out towels if the become saturated. ²dry brine, 4hrs per inch, Sprinkle salt like you would french fries. ³sous vide to 120-128°f ⁴dry again thoroughly ⁵ brush with fat, and apply a liberal dose of fresh ground black pepper. ⁶ sear/airfry hard.

@marko63362 9 ай бұрын

Love my Breville convection toaster oven! 450F on roast setting 500F on broil mode. Way easier than a basket air fryer to clean and much larger capacity!

@OldGuyCarnivore 9 ай бұрын

Don't tell me I have to buy another one ... LOL

@marko63362 9 ай бұрын

@@OldGuyCarnivore 😂😂. nope, simplicity is your best option. Stick with what works for you.

@marko63362 9 ай бұрын

If you need to use a thermometer, please do. I’m good with my method.

@giespel68 5 ай бұрын

Love the t shirt !

@veotis40 4 ай бұрын

I've been using the Ninja Foodi Grill & Griddle with the thermometer. Love the grill options, with a high temp of 500°. Use the Meatr at times, too.

@OldGuyCarnivore 4 ай бұрын

I just bought one of those and it's being delivered today. I love the z-star, but since it's no longer available and I'm recommending that ninja as an option, I thought I should get one and do a review video on it.

@olderpennsylvanian-op2368 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the review. If I did not have a parrot in the house I would definitely try that one. I just can't have anything with non-stick coating, so am stuck with a GE 8 function airfryer/oven that has a stainless mesh basket that is a total pain in the rear to clean.

@OldGuyCarnivore 9 ай бұрын

I understand

@graveseeker 9 ай бұрын

I hate non-stick for the usual reasons. Therefore, I tossed the broiler type racks and use a stainless steel grill that stands about an inch tall. No worries about the basket because food never touches it and, after a couple months usage, the basket has exposed metal where the finish has flaked off.

@cincin4515 9 ай бұрын

Sunbeam have ceramic coated ones called duraceramic. They also have an electric ceramic frypan too called duraceramic.

@wranglervmp 9 ай бұрын

De ja vu, I received my zstar yesterday also. Never had an airfryer. Will try bacon this morning.

@OldGuyCarnivore 9 ай бұрын

I'm doing wings and burgers in mine today. Video coming!

@mesasavage 4 ай бұрын

I love the shirt. Seriously.

@user-lh4bs2ec4o 4 ай бұрын

I absolutely love my Z star

@OldGuyCarnivore 4 ай бұрын

So do I

@randalllucas2564 9 ай бұрын

That mark on the Meater temperature probe is not a depth indicator, it is a "safety indicator" which must be inserted far enough to be covered by the meat to prevent damage of the probe by the ambient temperature of the oven.

@DP-us8xq 9 ай бұрын

I have been looking at getting an air fryer but there are so many to choose from. Would appreciate a review after you’ve used it more. Except for the size this one looks interesting. I don’t have much counter space. ☹️

@OldGuyCarnivore 9 ай бұрын

I cooked 4 meals in it, and the video is coming tomorrow.

@jefferynordgulen4436 4 ай бұрын

It would be cool if you did a demo of your camera setup. Also i am really impressed with your texh knowledge!

@OldGuyCarnivore 4 ай бұрын

I don't think there'd be much interest in that other than photography Buffs, but I'll keep it in mind.

@HumbleVoyager 9 ай бұрын

Nice Air Fryer. I hope it works well for you!

@OldGuyCarnivore 9 ай бұрын

I hope so too!

@richardwilliamswilliams 9 ай бұрын

Good afternoon from Copperhill Tn.

@OldGuyCarnivore 9 ай бұрын

Hello there!

@3dFirefly 5 ай бұрын

I never had any luck making a good steaks until I got an air fryer, it works great! I have the Cosori like you showed, my only concern I have is the non-stick failing, I had to order a new basket.

@OldGuyCarnivore 5 ай бұрын

Should last a while. Soaking it will reduce the scrubbing when cleaning.

@3dFirefly 5 ай бұрын

I never put it in dish washer and as with non stick it cleans easily with just Dawn. It did last almost 2 years. Thing is Teflon does not do well with high heat, so next air fryer I will be looking for is ceramic coating. @@OldGuyCarnivore

@suew4609 5 ай бұрын

I have a Cusinart, not exactly like yours, it has mechanical buttons. It gets so dirty and greasy. I don’t know how to keep it clean. I end up lining the bottom pan with foil, then more foil under the meat, so hopefully I won’t have to clean the drip pan for a couple of uses. We go through a LOT of foil. I’m thinking of getting one with the basket instead, but iI’ll have to wait until this one dies! I’m Carnivore, too👍🏼

@OldGuyCarnivore 5 ай бұрын

Funny, I have the digital version of that air fryer sitting on the floor of a closet because I just couldn't stand how much work it was to clean the stupid thing. That was when I got my first basket Style air fryer. I've since found that I like the front opening lid Grill style air fryers the best.

@GreggsWoodworking 9 ай бұрын

Sold. My air fryer works great but it's a bear to clean. Must be taken apart every time to get the grease out of it. My wife complains of the smoke also. With winter coming and no more outside grilling. This machine looks like the answer. Thanks

@OldGuyCarnivore 9 ай бұрын

I'm still testing it, but so far so good.

@beckyhild1140 5 ай бұрын

I bought 3 Ninja air fryers at Costco (the one that tips back) and ALL had temperature issues!!

@OldGuyCarnivore 5 ай бұрын

Good to know!

@1Hope4All 9 ай бұрын

Hmm, funny how you got that air fryer yesterday and I got mine today. But I got the Dreo ChefMaker! It's awesome! The best air fryer I saw after lots of searching and reading reviews! Then I saw that Dante Ferrigno has the Dreo ChefMaker as well! 😃 Whhhaaaat? Dante has this one too? That's an endorsement for sure! 😁😄🤣 I've never heard of that air fryer that you have, Mitch. I'll have to look it up. 😊👍🏼

@OldGuyCarnivore 9 ай бұрын

I hadn't heard of it either ...lol

@charlesmurschell3110 4 ай бұрын

Good job on the steak old timer. I am really interested in your thermometer and think I’ll get me one. Have a good day.

@OldGuyCarnivore 4 ай бұрын

Thanks, these thermometers are great and make it almost impossible to ruin expensive meat.

@bobomonkey702 9 ай бұрын

I have the ninja that is a grill, air fryer, dehydrator, etc. It’s great but all brands are hard to clean as time goes on. The ninji goes up to 510 temp which is nice.

@OldGuyCarnivore 9 ай бұрын

We'll see how well this thing holds up.

@01mrlek 8 ай бұрын

Great. You could easily wash up while resting your steak. Already to go for the next meal

@lanetteehrhardt1225 9 ай бұрын

Paula on low carb revelation uses the same air fryer and she loves it!

@OldGuyCarnivore 9 ай бұрын

Good to hear, thank you!

@lonniedavis5230 9 ай бұрын

I have the ninja xl grill. I use the air fryer option for my steaks. Air-fry, 450 degrees, about six - 7 minutes. This works better for me than the grill option.

@OldGuyCarnivore 9 ай бұрын

I'll try that

@lonniedavis5230 9 ай бұрын

Whoops, forgot to tell you.. I love your videos!!