Air Fryers Buying Guide
Our buying guide will explain which type of air fryer would suit you most, how much you can expect to pay for one, and which features are worth looking out for.
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AvrilWEST ALBURY
- 2 reviews
I use this everyday
This product is amazing. You can whip up a quick dinner/ lunch and its healthier then ovenfried.
Helps make food like nuggets a breeze but also has inserts so you can bake cakes or lasagna.
It takes a quick time to heat up. And is so simple to use my 87yr old grandna uses one that we got her for Christmas.
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Sue
- 2 reviews
Can't live without it!
No need to heat up the oven to cook oven chips just 10-15mins in oven fryer.
Great for reheating leftovers such as pizza, quiche
Cook almost everything the oil comes out of sausages, koftas, lamb chops etc drains into container below basket
Only thing is it is a bit noisy due t the fan.
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Philips S.Philips
Thanks for the review, Sue! It's so nice to hear that you're such a versatile cook with our Airfryer. It's definitely not a one-trick-pony!
Wishing you a lot of delicious meals.... Read more
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VivSydney
- 5 reviews
- 12 likes
Reliable machine
Have had the Phillips air fryer since it was launched about 6 years ago. Hasn’t missed a beat. Use it to air fry samosas, wedges, chicken. Works a treat. It came out as one of the first air fryers with Tefal. We decided to go with Phillips and glad we did
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Philips S.Philips
Hi Viv,
Does that mean that you've been a part for the Airfryer-family for 6 years already? That's awesome! :) We're glad to hear you've been enjoying it ever since. Thanks for sharing!... Read more
Kind regards, The Philips Australia TeamYes I have the first model. Awesome addition to the kitchen. It does not close completely for some reason now but still works
Philips S.Philips
If you'd like, you could always contact us to look at the options for a reparation. If that sounds like something you'd like to find more information about, please don't hesitate to give us a call on ... Read more
1300 363 391 (AU) or on 0800 658 224 (NZ). Kind regards, The Philips Australia TeamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
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Lucy R.Busselto
- 5 reviews
Great product.
I love using the air dryer! I use this nearly everyday! It is fast cooking and the food still tastes great, gets rid of all the oils and fats on the food. I totally recommend this product to people especially with kids and a busy house hold. If you haven’t got one already get one!! You won’t regret it.
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Philips S.Philips
Thanks for the review, Lucy. :) Your feedback is appreciated.
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KashaamAdelaide
- 5 reviews
One of my favourite kitchen gadgets
We have been using our airfryer since last 2 years and extremely satisfied. It can perfectly fry frozen snacks, homemade chips, chicken fries or whatever fried stuff your heart desires. The model is compact and not very heavy. The only problem I faced while using it is the cleaning afterwards. Hand washing is hard given it has a mesh basket where the crumbs and batters usually get stuck. But if you have a dish washer, the bottom unit alongside the mesh basket can be washed in their. Overall I’m very happy with my airfryer.
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Philips S.Philips
Hi Kashaam, thank you for your 5-star review. We are very pleased to hear our Airfryer is so much to your liking. We'll make sure to send your feedback to our product developers. Have a nice day.
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The Philips Australia Team.
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SealAlbury
- 8 reviews
- 4 likes
Excellent.
Love this new way of cooking. Delicious and healthy. Gives us great imagination each time. We find it easy to come up with a dinner idea at night and everyone loves it! My friends say l have even lost weight since using it! Thanks for a great addition to my kitchen. Well done guys! Love it.
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Philips S.Philips
Hello Seal,
Thank you for your enthusiasm for our Airfryer. We are happy to read that you were able to prepare some delicious meals every day. Keeping them healthy and experiencing the benefits of it, is even better. ... Read more
Enjoy your Airfryer and have a great day. Kind regards, The Philips Australia teamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
WillBrisbane
- 15 reviews
- 4 likes
How did we live without this?
Not having used an Airfryer before, I was a little uncertain as to how foods would cook - and taste - compared to conventional deep frying. This Philips machine is, in my opinion, amazing! My whole family was pleasantly surprised at how well everything tastes from this machine. Fried chicken, chips, fish, and even sausage rolls taste great! There's a few things worth knowing however: Store bought frozen and coated chicken pieces, coated/beer-battered chips and that sort of thing are the types of foods it excels with. I'd argue that this Philips...Read more
Airfryer is as good or better than deep frying or oven-cooking with these foods. Why? Not only do the outside coatings come out really crisp and tasty, but the cooking time and electricity used is greatly reduced. Also - and this is perhaps the most important factor - so much less oil is used. I've always been strong on taste - and was always reluctant to believe that the Philips Airfryer could produce a taste that was equivalent or a least similar to deep frying/oven cooking. Well, I can certainly say that I've found that 'sweet-spot' in my family's cooking with this Philips Airfyer - a great balance of taste, economical running, and healthier eating! We couldn't do without it now that we've had one.1 comment
Philips S.Philips
Hello Will,
Thanks for leaving such a nice and elaborate feedback about our AirFryer. We are truly happy to know that the appliance has been helpful for you in the kitchen, as well as preparing deli... Read more
cious meals which have less oil than normal. Please feel free to reach out to us whenever you have a question about our products or when you just want to share one of the appetizing dishes.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
Ben BardsleyNewcastle
- 6 reviews
- 4 likes
Great air fryer
This is a great fryer I usually use it to cook my fries of battered fish but it is great for other things as well I would definitely recommend to anyone who was looking for a product in this catagory had one of these in my office and decided to buy one for my house great product.
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Philips S.Philips
Hi Ben,
Thank you for sharing your feedback on the Airfryer Viva collection. Great to hear you've already found some nice recipes. We're always looking for new inspirations, so feel free to share if you like. :)... Read more
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NatashaNewcastle
- 5 reviews
Fast, easy, convenient but noisy
Love my Philip airfryer. It cooks really fast, easy to clean, and very convenient to use when i needed to cook something fast. Faster than the conventional oven but i would have bought a bigger philip airfyer than the one that I currently have. the only thing that i dislike about this airfryer is that it is really noisy when it is cooking and the house gets smoky when i airfry something oily.
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Philips S.Philips
Hello Natasha,
thank you for taking the time to review our Viva Collection Airfryer. We think that wishing you had bought a bigger version is a pretty neat compliment! :) White smoke can indeed devel... Read more
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unhappyblancoSouth East Queensland, QLD
- 17 reviews
I would put this on a pedestal!
I was given this as a gift despite protestations as I didn't want another item in my kitchen gadget graveyard. Turns out it's the best gadget EVER and is God's gift to novice cooks like myself! Oven chips which are soggy are now super crispy done in the fryer and taste like crispy crunchy fried chips but without the oil! Roast potatoes sprayed with oil and sprinkled with rosemary and garlic or curry spices for Bombay potatoes, these are as good as any restaurant roasties! Sausage rolls, chicken tenders, fish fingers - you name it this fryer does it and without the need for lots of oil. To say I didn't want one - now I've got one I aint EVER gonna be without one in future. I would put this on my top number one kitchen gadget EVER!
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Philips S.Philips
Hi there,
We're proud to read that the Airfryer changed your attitude 180 degrees. :) And it sounds like you have prepared loads of different dishes already! Did you check out our recipe booklet already?: ... Read more
https://www.philips.com.au/c-m-ho/airfryer/recipes There are loads of interesting recipes out there. ;) Kind regards, The Philips Australia teamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
EleGawler
- 5 reviews
- 3 likes
Perfect for a healthy diet
I got this when I started doing a strict diet regimen, it works perfectly when I crave the taste of deep fried foods, the cleaning is not that easy but manageable still, The only problem I experienced is that it doesn’t cook uniformly well when you got a lot to cook, so I find myself using it almost 40% less than the allowable food capacity.
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Philips S.Philips
Hi Ele,
Thanks for sharing your feedback with us. We can imagine it may be too small if you need to prepare a lot! Perhaps the Airfryer XXL is something that you'll be interested in ;) ... Read more
https://www.philips.com.au/c-m-ho/cooking/airfryer-top/airfryer-xxl It has a capacity of 1,4 kg instead of the 0,8 kg you're used to right now! Just saying. ;) All joking aside though, you know where to find us if you have any questions. Kind regards, The Philips Australia teamSimilar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
saucy6969Sydney Surrounds, NSW
- 19 reviews
- 7 likes
Great appliance
Got this because I don’t have an oven in my flat. Air fries all frozen food well. Also does a great job on fresh food. Doesn’t take up too much counter space and doesn’t seem to increase my electricity bill either. Only downside, it’s hard to clean without something like Bam degreaser.
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Philips S.Philips
Hey there,
Many thanks for sharing this here. It's great to hear you've been able to cook tasty and healthy meals with the Airfryer. We can imagine the cleaning isn't the best part of using the Airfryer. Thanks for your feedback, we appreciate this!... Read more
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Makayla
- 5 reviews
- 3 likes
Very good product
Great product does the job perfectly good value for money and is reliable. Good for saving time in the kitchen !!!!!!
I would recommend to anyone looking to save time and an alternative to frying Which is not good for long term health. You cook so many different things it
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Philips S.Philips
Hi Makayla,
We're proud to read that this product replaced your old frying pan. :) And you can use it for so many different recipes, wouldn't you agree? Anyway, thanks for the review and we wish you a great day. ... Read more
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fyeahmPerth
- 11 reviews
Very convenient compared to using the oven
The Air Fryer is very convenient for frying frozen food. The only negative for me is cleaning it. Grease stuck at the bottom of the basket, between the rim and the metal mesh takes a while to clean.
If you get this new, be diligent in cleaning it. That will save you hours of cleaning for a few years.
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Philips S.Philips
Hey there,
Thank you for taking the time to share this her with us. We're happy to hear you've able to cook easy and healthy tasty dishes. We can imagine cleaning isn't the best part of using the Ai... Read more
rfryer, especially if you find it to be quite a hassle. Thanks for letting us know though, we definitely take this into consideration.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
BingbingMel
- 4 reviews
- 3 likes
Not so bad
Well, you don't have to be a gizmo whiz to use it. Pretty easy to handle it. The cooking basket is easy to slide out and lift, and the unit has a big dial timer and graded temperature control. I would say if you like Philips products, buy it then.
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Philips S.Philips
Hey there,
Many thanks for sharing your thoughts and opinions here. We appreciate you've taken the time to do so, and we're happy to hear the Airfryer has been convenient for you to use. ... Read more
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hipsterdonut
- 9 reviews
- 10 likes
Works Very well but is quite small
Works as well as any other air fryer I have come across, the area available for cooking is actually quite small despite the machine being relatively large.
Probably my only complaint is that when cooking a whole bag of fries, it needs to be split into 2 or 3 lots which can be a pain.
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Philips S.Philips
Hey there,
Thanks for your review! Good to hear you enjoy using the Airfryer. We can imagine it is quite a struggle having to phase the cooking of your fries. As we noted this, there are also larger ... Read more
Airfryers available, in case you ever feel like upgrading.:) Thanks again for taking the time to share this here, and all the best to you!I believe I have one of the larger ones already! So I'm not sure that's the right fix for it.
That said I'm not going to pretend to understand the technological difficulties of making an airfryer!
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DonnyMelbourne
- 4 reviews
- 1 like
Looks like an oven
This is similar to how a oven works but this is easier to use. For an oven, you have to put that on a tray and use a pair of gloves to bring that out, however, this one is way easier and all you have to do is pull out the tray.
The price is reasonable but can do better if the food is more crispy
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Philips S.Philips
Hey there, Donny,
Thanks for sharing your experience here! We're glad to hear you find it convenient to use the Airfryer and that you enjoy using it. Via the following link you'll find some tips to m... Read more
ake your food more crispy. https://www.philips.com.au/c-p/HD9621_11/viva-collection-airfryer/support. Hope his helpful! :)Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
ashleylouisesydney
- 4 reviews
healthy cooking
Very easy to store, isnt as big as it looks however, it does cook alot it can cook chicken or it can cook foods like chips. cooks very well. and you can tell there is a difference with how it tastes. very healthy and very tasty at the same time
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Philips S.Philips
Hi there, Ashley Louise,
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and opinions here with us. We're very happy to hear you've been cooking some tasty dishes with the Airfryer. Our aim is for our consumers ... Read more
to cook tasty and healthy, so it's good to hear this has been the case! Many thanks again and take care!Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
suuluu
- 12 reviews
Good for healthy chips
I’ve had mine for ages and it is good for healthy chips. Would have liked a larger capacity but I believe the newer ones cover this. It’s also good for mini roast potatoes. it is quite big, heavy and bulky so it needs to be stored away in my kitchen.
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Philips S.Philips
Hey there,
Thanks for reaching out to us here. It's good to hear you've been enjoying healthy and tasty chips for quite a while now. :) And you're right, some of the newer models are also increasing ... Read more
in size. Who knows, one day you might upgrade! ;) Many thanks for leaving your review and all the best to you.Similar opinion? Write a review on ieatwords.com.au!
ParvyMelbourne
- 4 reviews
Tray Handle came off
The product was fine for an year and then the tray handle become loose, I tried fixing some how but later after a month eventually broken.To purchase the tray it’s $80 plus . The product is now out of warranty.So thinking to get rid of it and buy a Tefal Airfryer.
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Philips S.Philips
Hi Parvy.
Thank you for taking the time to write us here. We're sorry to hear that your handle came off and it eventually stopped working. Our colleagues would like to help you out. You can reach out... Read more
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Questions & Answers
Marionasked
Can I cook a chicken in this air fryer
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Can I cook a chicken in this air fryer. I would love to see a video of what the fryer can do/make, please.
I’ve done fried (battered) chicken in mine and it turned out well I just suggest adding a teaspoon of oil at least
Thank you, but this is not what I meant. I should have been more specific and said can I do a roast chicken in the air fryer. I saw a video on line for a Philips air fryer but can’t seem to find it again, and I think they did roast chicken.
Deeasked
Hi, Im just inquiring to see if your trays are made of Teflon? Ive just purchased one and was hoping that I could cook without Teflon?
Thanks in advance
2 answers
I dont think the bottom mesh part is Teflon
Philips S.Philips
Hi there, thanks for asking. We advise you to contact our product experts directly on the below number for further assistance:
Call us
1300 363 391
Mondays to Saturdays: 7:00 am - 7:00 pm EST
We hope to hear from you.
Kind regards,
The Philips Australia Team
Viraj S.asked
Is it okay turn the clock knob to stop it ticking? The sound is distracting...
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I don't know I have electronic buttons
Philips S.Philips
Hi there, Viraj. Thank you for your question. Yes you can. If you think your meal is ready, you can manually turn off your Air Fryer by turning the timer knob counterclockwise. If you need more assistance, please feel free to reach out to us at 1300 363 391 (from Mondays to Saturdays between 7:00 am - 7:00 pm EST). You can also send us a message on Facebook or on Twitter (@Philipscare). Hope this helps.
Kind regards,
The Philips Australian team
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Philips S.Philips
Thanks for taking the time to share your experience, Avril. :) We're happy to read that the whole family loves to use the Airfryer. Wishing you lots of great meals!
Kind regards,
The Philips Australia Team