Philips Original Airfryer

Why the secrecy? – The air fryer has a number of 'Smart Chef' settings which automatically set the temperature and time for the relevant foods. However neither the written documentation not the display will tell you what those settings are. So if I use 'Smart Chef' I don't know when the cooking will end to coordinate it with other foods I might be preparing. Also if… Read more ·  1

I'm cooking more than one food in the air fryer I don't know if the temperature and timing are appropriate for the second food. Why the secrecy? Also the 'Smart Chef' programs have a 'Shake' feature to alert you to flip or shake the food being cooked. It would be great if I could set that feature when entering custom settings but I cannot. Would if be that hard to add that ability? Only used the air fryer twice so far but it seems fine otherwise.

I use this puppy every day – I am pretty happy with this air fryer. I find it very easy to use (it's got two dials, no engineering degree required) and it does a really good, even cook. In terms of cleaning, I find it easier than the previous one, the "cage bit" can be a bit hard but the element is very easy. I chose this one because it's pretty compact and I don't have… Read more ·  1

much bench space but I would buy a bigger one next time. Does AMAZING roasts and the best pork belly I ever had.

Biggest issues are that it's too small to do a full meal - perfect for a small family but if you had more than one kid, you'd need a bigger one. Also, when it's really hot, like it's been on 200 degrees for 20+ minutes, I find it's hard to "clip it back in". The plastic outer shell seems to get a bit warped during the peak of hot cooking, so when you slide it back in after turning food, it sometimes doesn't find its place and you have to muck about a bit to get it to sit right.

But compared to hours in front of an oven, this is a minor problem.

We had a more expensive version previously and it was fine, slightly bigger... but not much bigger than this one - so I would call this one better value for money.

HD9216/91 (White) – I would give it a 3.5 stars, due to the 'international' instructions which are very basic diagrams. Don't expect recipe books here, there's none. The recycled paper guide for cooking times is a joke. The cooker is my very first experience with an air fryer, and I was looking for a cheaper one around $50 - 80 area. Due to the current Covid, there… Read more

is little stock to choose from, so I ended up with this one for BIG W on discount price of $170 from $190. It was it or nothing but wait for more stock from China, which has now arrived in the lower price ranges and look the same. A similar capacity unit is now available for $49 normal price from the local Woolworths currently.

Even with the Philips name, it is not worth that price as the construction is basic generic. The body is made from the cheaper ABS plastic that disintegrates over time and I expect this unit is no different. It is worth noting that it has a quoted capacity of 800 grams and I guess that may be around 1.5 litre's.

As to performance, it does what is said on the box. The negatives come down to 3 points. One is the constant drone of the fan; it is similar to a vacuum cleaner level.

The other is the grille mesh used a the floor of the removable pot. This stainless steel metal mesh is like a cheese cutter sharp. It rips into the sink sponge and dislikes the nylon fingers of the sink pot brush. I brush with the grain of the grille rather than circular motion. The works best. Best to let things soak first tom soften things up before cleaning.

The last is the weight and size, its bulky and heavy. It really wants to live on a benchtop, not picked up and put in a lower cupboard constantly as you will be using the unit often initially testing things in it. Those cheap shop donuts reheat quite well. Pies come out well too, especially if you reheat them for a minute in the microwave oven first. Capacity is 2 pies, but they rub on each other. About 8 budget cost fish fingers will fit across the base too. High heat, but a short time or they come out like rubber. Cakes, I wouldn't think would be a great idea. Ramekin bowls and the like would be hard pressed to get a few in, and would be better in a normal oven. Air fryers don't supersede a normal oven in my opinion, but are great for for quick meal for a single person or two if someone will wait a bit.

Here's a tip, the temperatures need to cook are lower by about 20 C than what is on packets for a fan forced oven. Also the temperature wheel is stiff to turn.

I am not sorry I bought it, but would not recommend it as 3 of my neighbour's who got the $49 -$69 air fryers from KMART are very happy with them after 6 months of use, and they don't look much different to me. I think I just bought the Philips name, but time will tell.

Mid week dinner game changer – I had umm’d and ahh’d over getting an air fryer for a long time now. I wish I had tried it sooner as it has truly changed mid week dinners for my household. It’s so quick and easy to use that dinner is ready in less than half an hour now. Oven chips are crispy and never soggy. Fish fillets and chicken is usually done in less time than preheating… Read more

the oven.

The instructions are a bit vague, I found that I had to play around a bit to figure out the right translation from traditional oven instructions. A packet of oven fries and some keen testers ready to try them was enough to get the hang of it. I found a blog post online that suggested using 20C less cooked for just over half as long which is a pretty good guide.

I think the size is about right for 1-2 people. Large families would probably be better suited with the larger models.

The phillips app with air fryer recipes is a great companion and I’m looking forward to trying them out, I already have plans to get the additional baking and grilling attachments.

This is perfect! Cannot live without it – Very satisfied with my purchase. I use this air fryer every day to make my kid's school lunch! So easy to use, and it fries both sides evenly without needing to flip food. Cleaning is also very easy. Show details

This is an essential appliance in my kitchen, not to mention my life – Working full this are fryer not only has improved the results of my meals, it also saves cooking time, prep time , not to mention the easy clean. The food cook evenly at precisely the right temperature and accurate timing. Show details

Cleaning is a nightmare – This airfryer cooks great. Cant fault the cooking and very useful if you have teens. The 1 star is for 2 reasons. The airfryer does not come with accessories. You must purchase extra accessories to cook various foods and the accessories are not cheap. For $500 I expect a few more accessories. No matter what you cook there is a sticky residue that… Read more

is difficult to remove. The cleaning is very time consuming and it never feels thoroughly clean. I soak the parts. Would recommend anyone wanting a airfryer wait for a improved model or try a different brand .Overpriced.

Love it! Use it daily – I was skeptical at first. I thought it might be another gimmick in my kitchen I hardly use. However I use this daily. It’s awesome to cook a small batch of food and reheats in seconds. I did find it a little small. When I upgrade I will buy the bigger size. Show reply

What did we do before they invented these? – Strolling through a retailer that sells just about everything and I saw this kitchen utensil that I hear so much about. It's on SPECIAL and I thought don't need another appliance but let's see what everyone is raving about. Needless to say- We all Love this machine.. It just makes cooking things like savoury finger food, chips, pies, fish… Read more ·  1

fingers, even scones so easy and quick. No more turning on a big Oven for something small as it is just not economically viable anymore with the Phillips Airfryer. Easy to clean, easy to use, easy to pack away and..... get out again because we do. Great buy.

Essential piece of kitchen equipment – I’ve been after an airfryer for about a year now and finally got the original Philips two weeks ago. It’s changed the way I cook chicken, veggies and even bacon. There’s a lot less mess than pan frying and the obvious health benefits (draws the fat out of the bacon and drains it under the basket). It does the same job as the digital fryer, with less frills and most importantly, the drawer is very smooth.  Show details ·  1

Perfect – I find it excellent! Quick and EASY TO CLEAN. You just put the basket in the dishwasher on pot wash and it comes out clean and ready to use again. I don't even unclip the base, it all goes in as it comes out of the Air Fryer. I am not cleaning the element, do you unscrew the sides of your over and deep clean it much? All these negative… Read more ·  1

reviews about cleaning seem a bit OTT. I use mine at lease 4 times a week, steak, chicken sausages, everything is easy as. Chips take 12 minutes and are crunchy and cooked to perfection. The rack that is an extra is really good for cooking 2 things at once. Philips is the only brand I would consider. Others take way too long and you could just use your oven. Happy Air Frying Everyone!

Crap!! – Bought this in December have used around 5 times, each time have had to physically scrub the wire basket, even used oil spray to avoid this! Big box Too small item, very misleading. Cannot turn off! Friend bought one twice the size half the price, would like a refund! Show details

Very convenient – Chips, chicken, potato ,pork almost all food that we eat except with liquid of course and plus the only thing I’m having hard time with my air fryer is when I clean it but overall I’m super happy Show details ·  1

Good Product. Serves our requirements of frequent "frying" of chips, samosas etc – Fully satisfied. Normally we cook Potato chips, Hash Browns, Wedges, Samosas, Spring rolls, Fish Fingers, Chicken nuggets etc. Product is very easy to use and clean. No Need to put in a Dishwasher, Simple hand wash would do Show details ·  1

Best appliance bought – Owned it for a year, used once or twice every week or two. Reliable, simple to navigate and easy to use, nothing’s broken yet. More than enough for 2 people household. One of our most used appliances at home, super handy and healthy. Super happy! Read plenty of reviews before buying this and it has lived up to its reputation for sure. Mesh is bit… Read more ·  1

hard to wash but that’s the same for any mesh material. Bottom tray is easy to clean, and surely drains the excess oil from oily foods. I seperate them both and chuck it in the dishwasher and comes out all clean anyway. Only thing to complain about this air fryer is the power cord winding design, you have to manually push the cord in to wind it inside the air fryer, but it still leaves out like a good 5cm of cord outside as well as the plug. Many times we just give up and leave it hanging. This appliance probably better suits a household with enough bench space to permanently place it somewhere.

A nightmare to clean, worse than cleaning a stove. Clean after use or smokes the house out with nasty dirty oven smell – I believe it is good to cook in but hardly worth it due to the cleaning problems. Have to turn upside down to clean element and takes about one hour. Show details

Use it everyday! – We use the air fryer everyday from just making toast (we don’t have a toaster) to frying veges, chips and meat. It is so quick and easy and convenient to use and easy to clean, although we don’t necessarily wash it after every use. Food produced by the air fryer is great but must be spaced out to allow air to go through each food item to ensure crispyness if you’re making chips for example. Show details ·  1

Really good for the price – I got this at a really good price it was perfect ever since, we use it to make all sort of healthy fried food, using less oil to make fries is really the reason I decided to get this. Show details ·  1

I cannot live without it – The most important part of my cooking life. I cannot imagine how it makes my life easier and more healthy without any oil just turn it on and the food cooked well. It is not like the other Air fryer I have used. Show details ·  1

Love my air fryer! – We find this is the perfect size for our 2 person household. Really easy to use and much faster than an oven. We usually use it for roasting vegetables but I am keen to try a roast in there. Easy to clean as I just put the trays components straight in the dishwasher. Can't comment on the value for money as it was a present. Show details ·  1

Great we use it everyday – We are on our second one we baought the original one when it first came out we had it for 8 years and used it all the time. It still worked when we replaced it. This new one we have had for a year and its great too. We have told all our friends and i would totally recommend it. You can cook something in the ime it would take to heat our big oven. Show details ·  1