Every woman I have ever dated is a boxed mac and cheese originalist. They want it according to manufacturer’s instructions, no doctoring. Eventually they would demand just once cook it the “proper” way.
Well one time I handed them their bowl and then started dusting mine with curry powder. I could instantly hear what sounded like a puppy whimpering. It was her realizing that she had made a mistake and she also wanted curry mac.
Cost per person: $1.60
You got it — air fryer is definitely the way to go. I never liked grilled hot dogs, thought it wasn’t much better than boiled and prone to burning (unbalanced heating — burned outside, undercooked inside). I know, it’s a skill issue. But air fryer makes it easier. And brings out more flavour.