We can hear the chorus of South Africans screaming “gas” and “kom ons braai” through the internet in response to the headline, but today we want to keep things, electrical while cooking.
Over this year we have seen many brilliant backup power products hit the market in the form of massive battery banks. Both Gizzu and EcoFlow are among the more robust battery backups we’ve tested and while other brands are entering the market now, we recommend a solution from the aforementioned pair.
Not only do EcoFlow’s Delta 2 and Gizzu’s Hero Pro treat your wallet kindly, they are incredible robust sporting a 1024mAh and 2048mAh battery respectively and enough output to power most appliances. Hell, we even cooked a meal with an EcoFlow earlier this year.
So with that in mind, we’re looking at how you can cook a succulent meal using a battery backup solution.
Airfryer
The countertop convection oven, colloquially known as an airfryer is one of the best buys you can make as an adult. The speed with which an airfryer comes up to temperature and cooks food is frankly magical. Chips can be done in 30 minutes with a raw potato, you can cook an entire roast in an hour and some can even be used for baking.
We don’t have a particular recommendation here as an airfryer is an airfryer is an airfryer, but we do recommend you pick one up should you spot a deal. The bigger the capacity the more you can fit into the oven and we really recommend you look for something with a capacity of at least 6 litres.
Both the EcoFlow Delta 2 and Gizzu Hero Pro can power an airfryer though the length it will power it for depends on the power draw and the length of that draw.
We can hear the chorus of South Africans screaming “gas” and “kom ons braai” through the internet in response to the headline, but today we want to keep things, electrical while cooking.
Over this year we have seen many brilliant backup power products hit the market in the form of massive battery banks. Both Gizzu and EcoFlow are among the more robust battery backups we’ve tested and while other brands are entering the market now, we recommend a solution from the aforementioned pair.
Not only do EcoFlow’s Delta 2 and Gizzu’s Hero Pro treat your wallet kindly, they are incredible robust sporting a 1024mAh and 2048mAh battery respectively and enough output to power most appliances. Hell, we even cooked a meal with an EcoFlow earlier this year.
So with that in mind, we’re looking at how you can cook a succulent meal using a battery backup solution.
Airfryer
The countertop convection oven, colloquially known as an airfryer is one of the best buys you can make as an adult. The speed with which an airfryer comes up to temperature and cooks food is frankly magical. Chips can be done in 30 minutes with a raw potato, you can cook an entire roast in an hour and some can even be used for baking.
We don’t have a particular recommendation here as an airfryer is an airfryer is an airfryer, but we do recommend you pick one up should you spot a deal. The bigger the capacity the more you can fit into the oven and we really recommend you look for something with a capacity of at least 6 litres.
Both the EcoFlow Delta 2 and Gizzu Hero Pro can power an airfryer though the length it will power it for depends on the power draw and the length of that draw.
Philips 5000 Series (6.2L) Connected XL Airfryer – R2 599 on Takealot.
Instant Pot
When you combine a pressure cooker with a slow cooker you get an Instant Pot. This appliance is also capable of cooking rise, steaming, sauting and even making yoghurt. Originally launched in 2010, the Instant Pot is well-supported and you will find many recipes and ways to get the most out of your appliance.
There are unfortunately many imitation products on the market so we recommend you be cautious and get an authentic Instant Pot. Much like an airfryer, a battery backup can power an Instant Pot rather effectively.
Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Smart Pressure Cooker – R1 999 on Takealot.
Thermapen One
Do you need an instant read thermometer? Probably not but it can make your life a lot easier. One of the best thermometers for cooking is the Thermapen.
This thermometer boasts a range of -49.9 to 299.9 °C. That is well above what you’d need to measure for most things in the kitchen, even sugar, but it’s good to have some headroom as we’ve learned with a cheaper thermometer that stopped working when you decided to make some caramel.
Thermapen One – R2 849.70 on PM Instrumentation.
Induction stove
While an airfryer and Instant Pot can cook most meals, sometimes you need to boil pasta or pan fry something. For that reason we highly recommend an induction stove. Using the science of magnetic induction, this stove top can heat up and cool down incredibly quickly.
It’s important to note that not all pans and pots will work with an induction cooker so be sure to check if yours are compatible before hitting buy.
Snappy Chef 1-plate Induction Stove – R1 599 on Snappy Chef.
Robot Vacuum
Celebrity chefs may have a team to clean up the mess they make but in your kitchen it’s just you. Try as you might, you are going to have a few spills, drop a few grains of rice or even slop your sauce on the floor.
We highly recommend that you consider getting yourself a robot vacuum cleaner to help you keep your kitchen clean without a second thought.
The Xiamoi E10 features a dry and wet cleaner and most conveniently, it’s controlled using an app.This means that you can get it cleaning as soon as you’re ready and when you come back your kitchen floor will be clean enough to eat off of.
Xiaomi Robot Vacuum Cleaner E10 – R3 899 on Takealot.
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