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- Howdens says Lamona air fryer tray works in same way as counter-top appliance
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If more kitchen space is high on your Christmas wish-list, then an oven tray that claims do the same job as an air fryer could well be the answer to your festive prayers.
Kitchen specialists Howdens has been posting about its new Lamona Air Fryer Tray, which slots into a standard oven and, the company says, works just like a counter-top air fryer.
In a video posted to Howdens Instagram account, the product is seen being used by Interiors influencer Kate Ward, aka @kateandherhome, who cooks up chips using the stainless steel tray.
The kitchen company says the tray mimics air fryer cooking with its ‘welded, mesh design’, which allows heated air to circulate around food items in the same way it would in a conventional air fryer.
![Interiors influencer Kate Ward, aka @kateandherhome on Instagram, shows off the new Lamona LAM3001 AirFry Tray from Howdens; the company claims its mimics air fryer cooking in your standard oven](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/15/13/79002109-12867847-Interiors_influencer_Kate_Ward_aka_kateandherhome_on_Instagram_s-a-11_1702645442644.jpg)
Interiors influencer Kate Ward, aka @kateandherhome on Instagram, shows off the new Lamona LAM3001 AirFry Tray from Howdens; the company claims its mimics air fryer cooking in your standard oven
In the ad, Kate posted about the product, saying: ‘Cooking with this tray is faster and saves up to 80% on energy use. As it uses less oil than frying, it’s a healthier option, but doesn’t compromise on taste. Plus, it’s easier to clean and store than a conventional air fryer!’
There’s no price listed for the product; MailOnline has asked Howdens how much the new tray will cost consumers.
In recent years, the air fryer has become a staple in many kitchens, because the appliance uses less energy than both a conventional oven and a microwave oven.
The air fryer is also healthier than a deep fat fryer, with all the crisp and crunch but requiring a minimal amount of oil.
Air fryers work just like a mini oven, baking food in a basket at a high temperature – usually 200 degrees – with a high-powered fan circulating the heat.
![The air fryer has proved hugely popular in recent years thanks to it energy-efficient, healthier cooking](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/15/14/79002113-12867847-The_air_fryer_has_proved_hugely_popular_in_recent_years_thanks_t-m-6_1702649450116.jpg)
![Howdens say this mesh stainless steel tray will do the same job without the clutter on worktops](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/15/14/79002111-12867847-Howdens_say_this_mesh_stainless_steel_tray_will_do_the_same_job_-a-7_1702649456012.jpg)
The air fryer has proved hugely popular in recent years thanks to it energy-efficient, healthier cooking – but Howdens say this mesh stainless steel tray will do the same job without the clutter on worktops
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![The conventional air fryer works like a mini oven, by circulating heat around food; it's more energy-efficient than both a microwave and a standard oven](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/15/13/79003525-12867847-image-m-25_1702646676438.jpg)
The conventional air fryer works like a mini oven, by circulating heat around food; it’s more energy-efficient than both a microwave and a standard oven
![It's unclear how much the tray retails at - MailOnline has contacted Howdens, however, it's likely to be cheaper than the counter-top air fryer, which generally costs between £40 and £400](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/12/15/13/79002517-12867847-It_s_unclear_how_much_the_tray_retails_at_MailOnline_has_contact-a-10_1702645426755.jpg)
It’s unclear how much the tray retails at – MailOnline has contacted Howdens, however, it’s likely to be cheaper than the counter-top air fryer, which generally costs between £40 and £400
However, our love affair with them may be on the wane, with some saying the appliances, which retail anywhere between around £40 and £400, saying they simply take up too much space.
On the comments underneath Kate’s Instagram post, one person wrote: ‘Yessss! Thus is ideal. I’d love an air fryer but I can’t have more stuff on the sides. What a great product.’
Another added: ‘No way!!! I have the cluttered kitchen issue because it’s so small. This is so clever.’
While, one person wrote: ‘I bought an air fryer in green but it’s still gone away in the cupboard and now I don’t use it.’