I forgot to add that my 8" round pan is metal and 3" high. All the ingredients wouldn't fit in a 2" high pan.

I don't have an air fryer, but I've been curious about them. I like the idea that they cook faster and use less oil to make traditional, fried foods. But, like Petthefabric, I have very little counter space, so there's just no room for one. I had to laugh at the comment that their's was "too smart" for them. I also get frustrated with "smart" appliances.

check out the Ninja Flip. You can use it as a toaster and toaster oven too and it flips up out of the way when not using.

Thanks for the air fryer recipe links. I should use mine more often, but counter space is a premium at my house.

The new convention range I bought came with an air fryer setting. The air fryer setting basically works like a convention setting but the fan blows harder so they get crisper. I tested this out. Indeed breaded chicken fingers and breaded fish stick bits came out crisper than when just heated in the oven on regular back and convection. So now I do things like sweet potatoe fries and the breaded stuff on the "Air fryer" setting on my regular stove. So if you are thinking about getting a new stove, think about getting one with that setting. I don't have the counter space for a separate air fryer or toaster oven so I am pleased with this option

very happy to read this, this morning. We just bought a new stove and it has the "Air Fryer" setting. We were not looking for this option but you know how it goes... with years (I am 75 yo) there is always something new that stores offer so we decided to go with it.
I will certainly be tempted to learn to use this.

BTW, for those of us that watch British cooking shows (like the Bake Off) when they say "with fan" that is the same as using convection.