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I am having surgery in two weeks and was curious to know if we were able to eat any foods cooked in an air fryer.

I know that with this RNY I will be unable to eat anything fried, but wondered if there was a major difference in the way food was cooked in this since it uses 99% less oil.

Thanks so much for your help.

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I believe in using anything that keeps the calories down and lets you enjoy your food. If you get the air fryer let us know how you like the food.< /p>

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Yes please do. I just recently seen one in a magazine. I am very curious. Do they need added oil? Keep us posted.

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Hummm, Very interesting!!!! Yes let us know how it turns out!

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After thinking more about it, my fear is that it could possibly lead to unhealthy eating habits, and that's the last thing I want. I was just curious about what you guys thought.

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That is interesting, keep us updated to see what it tastes. And if it is good I might get one but not now for sure , still 5 days post sleeve surgery , I need couple of weeks ahead

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I don't have one but was considering getting one. I didn't know if anyone else had one and used it. Or if it was something we should avoid.

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I haven't had surgery yet, but my aunt had RNY 11 years ago and she introduced me to the Air-Fryer. She uses it so often she bought 2. I ended up buying one, my mom bought one, and my other aunt who is just a few months post RNY also bought one. I think they are great. If I use any oil on my food at all I just spritz it a bit, nothing more. Veggies turnout great. So far chicken is my favorite...crispy on the outside, but moist on the inside. I just put it in a zip lock back with some seasoning, shake it up and cook in the air fryer. No oil added.

I bought mine from Bed Bath and Beyond with a 20% off coupon.

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Just tried it last night. Cooked a thin sliced chicken cutlet with a spray of Pam. It came out cooked and soft. . I had a RNY in sept

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My wife and I just bought one today. Cooked some chicken in it tonight. WOW! Was it great.

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Yes. Yes you do.

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I am having surgery in two weeks and was curious to know if we were able to eat any foods cooked in an air fryer.

I know that with this RNY I will be unable to eat anything fried, but wondered if there was a major difference in the way food was cooked in this since it uses 99% less oil.

Thanks so much for your help.

My nut says I can :)

Have a great day!

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