Tefal Actifry for $299 (RRP $349) with Free Jamie Oliver Grill Via Redemption - Myer

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[Deactivated] on 18/08/2009 - 16:14 catalogues.myer.com.au (340 clicks)
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Tefal Actifry is now $299, RRP $349 from Myer.
You also get Jamie Oliver Grill from Tefal (via Online redemption)
You can also get their catalogue and bring it to Harvey/Bing Lee for pricematch.

The Actifry can cook 1kg chips with 1 spoon of oil. Very healthy!! Only 3% of fat.

Watch the YouTube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBaURWboAE4

Ignore the "Ends in 6 days". The catalogue said valid until 24th of August or while stock last.
Myer City has sold out. But you can always bring the catalogue to other stores.

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  nats on 18/08/2009 - 16:30

  Fat is one thing, but carbs are another, so if your going to cook spuds with this thing and think nothing of it and eat more than you should, carbs can be just as bad (much like tasty cheese or anything else) moderation and exercise, cheers

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  [Deactivated] on 18/08/2009 - 16:40

  True, but this thing can cook anything…. Veggies, fish, chicken….
  Thanks for the advice nat.

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    nats on 18/08/2009 - 17:09

    Not really qualified to give advice just making a point, keep in mind if it uses that much oil or not much oil at all like this thing, don't expect it to 'taste' like your good old fast food joint which puts it on practically everything except the napkins, food for thought.

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  jason101 on 18/08/2009 - 16:43

  Do these chips actually taste any good, I've been um'ing and ur'ing about these but for $299 want a guarantee they taste ok.

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    wezza on 18/08/2009 - 16:47

    Yeah i've always been curious on how they'd turn out. I bet they'd sell a heap more of them if they demo'd them instore.

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  mad1dude on 18/08/2009 - 17:49

  Okay, I was intrigued to see what else you could cook with it, and had a quick look around online.

  There's a demo of how to make chicken tikka masala with it here: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x9qbu5_sophie-michell-cooks…

  But Choice didn't go beyond just testing it for the making of chips (and some apple wedges!), and so they didn't find it that worthwhile a purchase to recommend. Their review is here: http://www.choice.com.au/viewArticle.aspx?id=106497&catId=10…

  I guess it all depends how much you like your kitchen gadgets, what else you can make with it and whether the low fat aspect of it is the key deciding point. It DOES use less energy than a regular full sized oven to make the same food item.

  I'll reserve judgement until I can taste something made by it :)

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  cattop on 18/08/2009 - 18:03

  We've had ours for almost a year and love it. The chips tend to taste more like they are baked than deep fried. It works by blowing hot air over the food while a large paddle slowly turns. I use short spray of oil rather than the quantity they suggest when cooking fresh veggies (sweet potato, pumpkin and potato chips usually) and no oil if I cook the frozen chips. Fresh are definitely better but there are many times when a quick meal is all I have energy or time for. It can do a stir fry very nicely but I find it just as easy to use an electric wok and so keep it just for chips etc. It is a bit brutal on fish fingers - only a few come out in one piece. I don't think you can cook 'wet' foods like battered fish, donuts etc as the food is not floating in oil. A couple of other pluses:
  1) I don't wash it normally just wipe it out with a paper towel :-)
  2) You do not have quantities of cooking oil to store and dispose of
  3) You do not have the fire and accident risk that there is with a deep fryer full of oil
  4) It has a timer (but on the minus size - it just beeps when the time is up but does not stop)
  Finally I do think it is way overpriced but I don't know of anything similar for sale. And yes I am sure they would sell more if they demo'ed them in store. If ours dies we will go straight out and buy another!

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  slowmo on 18/08/2009 - 22:45

  how this is better than the Mr. T's flavourwave? been thinking of getting either…

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  LoT on 19/08/2009 - 09:12

  CHOICE magazine says the TEFAL ActiFry cooks food with hot air and minimal oil, claiming to make crunchy fried chips with fewer calories. The recipe booklet lists recipes for crunchy stir-fried veggies, nuggets, meats, fish and even fruit desserts.

  But the chips took 45 minutes to cook — about the same as when baking them in an oven. Most recipes listed can be done on the stove or in an oven with similar results. The ActiFry is a healthier alternative to a deep fryer, however it’s expensive, it takes up a fair bit of bench space, and you can get the same result in an oven using just as little oil.

  So it doesn't seem to be worth it, unless you don't have an oven and really want the free frypan.