Philips Original Airfryer HD9216/91 (White)

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

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

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.

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

Amazing – This has been awesome They have the best quality out of all the air fryers I have had one for 4 years and still use it twice a day, it’s the best! Show details ·  1

Perfect for convenient cooking – Very happy with my air fryer, I use it every day to cook most of my meals. No fuss timer, Which means you’ll never overcook anything or accidentally leave the machine on. I have cooked everything from roast chicken to spring rolls in here and always comes out perfectly crispy. Also great to reheat pizza and other fried and fatty foods as it keeps it crispy and not soggy Show details ·  1

I love my air fryer so much – I have had this air fryer for over a year now and I've only used my oven twice since. I often cook roast veg and sausages all at once in the machine and love the way nothing is dry. Show details ·  1

Great appliance for one or two servings and easy to use!!! – Another great buy! I loved that my teenage children can grill their snacks after school. Much easier to clean than the oven and the small capacity is great for snacks or meal for 1. Show details ·  1

Quick and easy – I have to say I was super surprised at how quick and well this works. Being super skeptical, I attempted everything in it except cake. Fabulous! No oil! LOVE IT! But for quick kids dinner when its been that type of day I just can not fault it. Saved my sanity a few times. Show details ·  1

Finally took the plunge & it's great! – Was skeptical about Philips air fryer but never regret after took the plunge & bought it. Wife using it most of the time. One of the best ever product they made. Would recommend to anyone who still deciding about this brand air fryer. Show details ·  1

Can’t live with out it – Quick and easy couldn’t live with out it super fast healthy eating no oils fats taste good would recommend everyone to purchase this product really feel it was a great buy Show details