Yesterday, google suggested that, as part of my food prep, that I put oil
into my air frier.

I wasn't sure if that meant "put it in the bottom of the fry pan" or "cover
the cooking surface insert" in it. As it also sounds like a good way to
make fire, which I was not trying to do, I decided to skip that step.

Does anyone here who uses an air frier ever put cooking oil in it? If so,
how so?

Mike

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On 10 Mar 2026, Mike Powell said the following...

Does anyone here who uses an air frier ever put cooking oil in it? If
so, how so?

HAHAH NO!

Isn't that the entire point of the air fryer - to NOT use oil? Or use it very sparingly to coat dry veggies or whatnot.

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Mike Powell wrote to ALL <=-

Does anyone here who uses an air frier ever put cooking oil in it? If
so, how so?

The point of an air fryer is not to use oil. I wouldn't trust that recipe at all.

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Title: Cream of Broccoli Soup with Cheese
Categories: Broccoli, Vegetables, Mushrooms, Cheese, Dairy
Yield: 8 Servings

6 c Water
10 oz Pkg. fresh or frozen
Broccoli
3/4 c Finely chopped onion
1 ts Salt
1 ts White pepper
1 ts Garlic powder
8 oz Velveeta cheese, shredded
1 pt Half and half
1/4 c Butter
1/3 c All-pourpose flour
1/2 c Cold water

In a three-quart saucepan bring 5 cups water to a boil; add broccoli
and onion and boil 10 to 12 minutes. Add seasonings and cheese: stir
until cheese melts. Add half-and-half and butter; stir and heat to
boiling. Slowly andd 1/2 cup water to flour, stirring until texture
is smooth. Slowly add to hot misture, stirring rapidly. Cook and stir
until soup is the consistency of heavy cream.

Makes 8 to 10 servings.

SOURCE: Cooking with Class, JoNell McClary

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Gabe Harriman wrote to Mike Powell <=-

Isn't that the entire point of the air fryer - to NOT use oil? Or use
it very sparingly to coat dry veggies or whatnot.

I'm very suspect of that recipe Mike talked about. I'd never use oil in an
air fryer unless you want a fire.

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Title: Italian Quiche
Categories: Italian, Appetizers, Dairy, Mrs. g, Main dish
Yield: 1 Servings

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1 Deep dish frozen pie crust
5 lg Eggs
1/2 c Ricotta
1/2 c Grated cheese
3 Sausage links (skinned,
-cooked and drained well)
Salt and pepper to taste

Pre-bake pie shell. Place sausage on bottom of crust. Blend eggs and
cheeses and seasoning. Pour over sausage and bake 350 for 45 min or
until center is almost firm.

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