Does the fish coming out crispy, even though it has a covered top or can you leave the top uncovered for crispier foods?
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Using a independent thermometer the unit will not reach 375 degrees Fahrenheit. I have not found household unit that will reach 375. I have fried rainbow trout, largemouth bass, crappie and panfish with this unit and they have all been crisp with and without the lid on. I believe the secret to crispy fried fish is letting the fish sit for 20 to 30 minutes after they are covered with batter on a wire rack before frying.
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Cover does not prevent crispiness. It is not a tight seal, it just prevents splattering. Fish comes out perfect with cover closed.
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The top tier with the vents is for foods that would go soggy/gross in a closed container. Fresh things like cherry tomatoes, mandarin oranges, grapes, crackers, cookies etc and foods put in warm like rice, sandwiches, rolls, etc. If youre worried about things getting in your food, put your bento in a special bento bag. You can also line the box with cling film or wax paper before you put food in!
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Lynne,The pan is a baked on coating. There is no teflon involved. You will want to mind scratching it however as it will likely rust over time. Make sure when cleaning that you do NOT try to ply out the flippers as they do get wedged pretty good. They and the pan will need to be soaked in warm water and then the flippers can be twisted (using the wingnut under the pan) to loosen them up.FYI: I made the above mistake and got a nice little dig in one of the flippers coating. It hasn't rusted yet but my big concern was flakes. There is no flaking with this baked on stuff. Lynne,The pan is a baked on coating. There is no teflon involved. You will want to mind scratching it however as it will likely rust over time. Make sure when cleaning that you do NOT try to ply out the flippers as they do get wedged pretty good. They and the pan will need to be soaked in warm water and then the flippers can be twisted (using the wingnut under the pan) to loosen them up.FYI: I made the above mistake and got a nice little dig in one of the flippers coating. It hasn't rusted yet but my big concern was flakes. There is no flaking with this... » Read More Lynne,The pan is a baked on coating. There is no teflon involved. You will want to mind scratching it however as it will likely rust over time. Make sure when cleaning that you do NOT try to ply out the flippers as they do get wedged pretty good. They and the pan will need to be soaked in warm water and then the flippers can be twisted (using the wingnut under the pan) to loosen them up.FYI: I made the above mistake and got a nice little dig in one of the flippers coating. It hasn't rusted yet but my big concern was flakes. There is no flaking with this baked on stuff. « Show Less
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No. Mine does just fine as it is letting some air escape on the top. I even poach fish in it.
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Ours is on a timer so it shuts off. I don't know if it would bother the fish or not:)
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Hmmm? Good question. We haven't cook a fish yet so don't know, but think it might fall apart. I wonder if a regular grill rack/basket for fish stood on end might work. We are still experimenting with our cooker and live it. Good luck!
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I haven't tried fish in it because I like my fish pan-fried rather than baked or roasted. Chicken is AMAZING. I had actually gone off roasting chicken because my the time the skin was as crispy as I liked it, the flesh would be overdone and a bit dry. However, chicken in the Airfryer is delicious and fabulous. French fries cook really nicely whether they be the frozen type or homemade oven fries. I love the fact that it only takes 5 minutes to heat up and I don't have to heat an entire oven just to cook some fries for myself.
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The top has a nonstick coating, but the bottom that touches the bacon is preseasoned. no nonstick coasting there touching your food. Thats why its rust proof too.
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The top fits tight, but does not have a rubber seal. There is a cap with a small rubber seal at the bottom where the food dispenses.
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Hi, It is coated, so that the food you grill on top doesn't stick we like it very much
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I would think of this more like a wrap, I put veggies or tuna in mine. Make sure that you seal it up good or they will dry out. The are very good, but I don't think they are like an eggroll.
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If you sprinkle it it stays for a little while but if you drop it in it sinks usually when we feed our fish some sinks and some floats but I think it's all about the technique of how to place it.
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I have only done that once. I soaked it in a bowl of warm soapy water for a few minutes and it came clean easily. Replace the top and the remaing food stays moist so it was easy cleaning
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I gave this as a gift so I can't answer the question. I have the bambo fish that opens up and I have used it for about a year and a half pretty regularly and I can wash it and it hasn't scratched if that helps.
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I usually do a quick rinse and not soak it.If there is food around the edge I run a knife or toothpick around the edge to clean it out. I then dry it and leave the top on upside down to make sure it is dry before closing it.
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I think the whole point of the appliance is to provide a cooking space that is closed and therefore retains the moisture of the material being cooked (especially meats). I would check with the manufacturer about the wisdom of cooking anything uncovered. Spatter is certainly a consideration as well, as noted by other respondents.
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I don't submerge on purpose but I'm sure water gets in ...but let it dry out and I have not had any problem with this pan in fact it it better than any coated fry pan... great purchase..when somthing sticks...put a 1/2 of water in it and turn up to 150 derees for a few minutes..let cool a little and it cleans great..if you don't want any marks in the pan at all...get a container of the cleaner that is used on a glass cooking surface, put a little on when cool and with a slight rub..it looks like new...this is a great purchase ..wish the temp knob showed more values