Question about a camping trip in the Smokies that made me rethink my air fryer

I was camping with some friends in the Smokies about two years ago, and we were trying to make dinner over a tiny propane stove. It was taking forever, and the food was just okay. One of my buddies, who's a total gearhead, pulled out this little portable air fryer he had brought. He plugged it into the power station in his car and made these amazing crispy potatoes and chicken in like 20 minutes. I was honestly shocked it worked so well. That whole trip changed how I see my air fryer at home. I used to just make frozen fries, but now I use it for almost everything, especially when I'm in a hurry. I even tried making a small pizza in it last week, and it turned out great. Has anyone else tried using their air fryer for something you'd normally cook outside or on a stove?

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olivias881mo ago

Funny how we keep trying to make new places feel exactly like home. It takes the adventure out of everything, not just camping. The best trips always have a few rough edges.

kevin_sullivan1mo ago

That's a cool story but it kinda misses the point of camping for me. Part of being out there is dealing with the slow cook and the basic gear. Using a car-powered air fryer just feels like bringing your kitchen with you. I'd rather have the mediocre camp food and the experience than try to perfectly recreate a home-cooked meal in the woods.