Blackstone introduces a new griddle air fryer combo

[Attjack]

It looks pretty sweet.

https://grillingmontana.com/blackstone-introduces-new-airfryer-griddle-combo-for-2020/

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgsqwYtA-84

[Troutman]

What the heck....that thing is awesome !!! That last pic says it all....unreal !!!

[Attjack]

Max Good when can you give us a hands-on review?

[Troutman]

I'm wondering how much? The griddle with hardcover alone is like $450. With the air cookers I'll bet it's $650-700. Getting pretty pricey for a griddle. But hey, I could see one of those on the patio for sure !!!

[rickgregory]

Not something I'd use (I don't cook outdoors that much) but for those who do and who want an air fryer this thing looks sweet.

[pkadare]

The video on this page is insane. They've got me hooked. :-)

https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/blackstone-brings-more-cooking-options--introduces-new-airfryer-griddle-combo-300968702.html

[marshall]

it kind of scares me lol

[Sweaty Paul]

Oh my...

[pjlstrat]

I'm with marshall - I'm afraid!

[Huskee]

I love their eye-catching styling.

[Attjack]

Because I have a griddle already I would like just the air fryer unit. Is there anything out there currently that's as nice as the Blackstone's air fryer appears to be? Something I could install in my outdoor kitchen perhaps?

[klflowers]

That thing is very nice

[grantgallagher]

Whaaaaaa? At some point in the future the wife may be pretty unhappy with me.

[Max Good]

Just spoke with Blackstone. Not available yet. We'll get a production model early next year.

[58limited]

Max Good - If you would, please ask them if an all stainless version will be available.I live near the ocean and rust is a big problem here. Also - a natural gas adapter kit would be nice.

[Jfrosty27]

Thank heaven. I can hold the MCS at bay for at least a little while!!

[tbob4]

Update if you ever get one of these to review - I am still loving it. Two issues to report: The first burner does not ignite without time and effort. It always works... eventually. The other is that the magnet tool holders on the shelf have both come off. I will glue them back in but I don't expect that to last forever due to the heat. It certainly isn't a deal breaker. There are plenty of spots to put tools. The air fryer works really well.

[texastweeter]

but I like my tallow...

[tenphases]

Awww man stop just stop!

[ColonialDawg]

Come on!

[ItsAllGoneToTheDogs]

I made my wife return the airfryer she bought a while back because they are more or less convection ovens AND it would have taken up counter space. However, I've been bugging her for a while about getting a flat top for outside... I've been going the route of "look, I can cook breakfast AND I have to do all the cleanup outside, so it's easy on you". So far no success. I was leaning towards a camp chef unit, but maybe I can swing this with the airfryer, as long as she still wants that and doesn't remember/flip my argument on me

[Sweaty Paul]

I would remind her if she remembers that your main concern was counter space. This item will be in the great out-of-doors! Good luck.

[tbob4]

I have to figure this out. I bought a close-out older model Weber gas grill a little over a month ago. Try as I might, I just am not using it right and have been unhappy with the results. Luckily, I got a good price on it. I can sell it for a loss, but would have money in my pocket for this. I made the mistake of not reading Max's lukewarm review before I bought it. So if Max gives a thumbs up on this, I will have to maneuver. I'm not allowed to add - only replace with big caveats. Attjack - you always kill me with these posts. pkadare - I could have really done without that cool video.

[jfmorris]

tbob4 one possibility if you cannot get the temp up is a bad or stuck regulator. Go through the procedure to "reset" the regulator, and turn on the tank (slowly) first, before opening any of the burners to light them.

[tbob4]

jfmorris - you are awesome! I am going to try every trick you mentioned. I really, really appreciate it. It is a funny story - I pouted and wouldn’t leave the store until my wife gave in and let me leave with it. It finished off my BBQ awning build this summer. She is monitoring my lack of cooks on it and finds it very amusing.

[jfmorris]

tbob4 go read this article at Weber:

https://www.weber.com/US/en/blog/burning-questions/why-wont-your-gas-grill-get-hot-its-probably-in-bypass-mode/weber-29816.html

I would start by turning off the tank, and opening up all burner knobs to release ALL pressure on the regulator. Then close them up and follow Weber's instructions.