Chef Jamie Oliver’s new program, “Jamie’s Air Fryer Meals,” premiered and failed to impress both critics and viewers.
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Jamie Oliver’s new program, which aims to showcase the wonders that can be prepared in an air fryer, premiered on Channel 4 for the entire United Kingdom, and it seems it didn’t hit the mark. The TV chef’s new show sparked mixed opinions on social media and received harsh criticism.
In the first episode of the two-part series, the 48-year-old chef, who previously stated he was initially ‘skeptical’ about air fryers, presented a recipe for fish with ham, baked chicken curry, and a dessert of meringue with peaches.
However, Oliver’s attempt to demonstrate the versatility of an air fryer didn’t impress the critics. In The Guardian, the program was described as “bewilderingly embarrassing.” Many viewers agreed and took to social media to voice their thoughts on the new cooking show.
“Jamie, like all other TV chefs, seems to think we don’t notice they seemingly have two or three different fryers, depending on what they’re trying to cook. As if we all have that too,” commented one; “Can you tell Jamie Oliver doesn’t need to clean his own fryer… grating cheese straight into the drawer? questioned another.
However, some people praised Oliver’s program and noted they weren’t aware of the versatility of an air fryer: “Wow, that was so good. I learned a lot about how to better use my air fryer,” shared one viewer, while another said: “Midway through the program. Fabulous. Excellent meals for an air fryer.”
In a statement about the new program, sponsored by Tefal, an air fryer manufacturer, Oliver said: “It’s very rare that a kitchen gadget revolutionizes the way people choose to cook in the same way the fryer did. ‘In my opinion, anything that gets people cooking is a win. And the fact that the fryer uses less energy, saves time, and creates much less waste can only be a good thing.”
“I was skeptical at first, but as soon as I started testing and playing with ideas, settings, and new ways to create flavor and texture, I became totally hooked.”
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