Philips XL AirFryer Review: The Original Air Fryer is still the best

Air Fryers have, over the past few years, pretty much taken the world by storm. What most people do not realize is that this most amazing of kitchen appliances was invented by Philips. The company launched the world’s first Air Fryer in 2010. It’s not surprising, therefore, that Philips, today,  remains the world’s leading Air Fryer manufacturer. Nothing attests to this superiority and dominance better than the Philips XL AirFryer.

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The Philips Air Fryer

If you are looking to get your hands on the kind of technology that not only is durable and reliable, but also one that everyone else is mimicking, then you probably won’t go wrong with the Philips XL AirFryer HD9270/91. Think we are exaggerating? Well, you only have to look at the device’s specs to understand what we are talking about.

Specifications

We have previously written several reviews of some of the AirFryers that can be found out there. We do have to say, however, that the Philips XL AirFryer is a cut above the rest. Here are a few of the reasons why you should choose the original Air Fryer. The Philips XL AirFryer comes with the following specifications;

  • 1750  W Power
  • 1.2  kg capacity basket
  • Automatic shut-off
  • Cool wall exterior
  • Dishwasher safe
  • Ready signal
  • Temperature control
  • Recipe book & App
  • Integrated cord storage
  • Non-slip feet
  • Patented Rapid Air
  • Preset cooking function

Power

At 1750 W, the Philips XL AirFyer has enough juice to quickly and effectively cook all your meals. This power rating is slightly above what you will find with most of the Air Fryers that are out there. Power is something that most people do not think of when purchasing their kitchen appliances. However, with Air Fryers, the issue can be critical.

Read some of the reviews that are on Amazon and you will discover that one of the complaints that some people have with some of the Airfryers that are out there is that they are severely under-powered. This often translates into a failure to reach specified temperatures which can be frustrating, particularly if you are trying to cook frozen food.

Large Capacity:

The Philips XL Air Fryer is one of the largest capacity Air Fryers that can be found on the market today. This makes it, as we have already mentioned, practical, for a family of up to 4 people. The 1.2kg capacity basket should make it possible for you to cook enough food for you family in one go.

Digital Touch Screen Interface:

Despite the fact that it has been around for such a long time, the Philips XL AirFryer has, as we have already mentioned, evolved over time to become one of the most technologically advanced Air Fryers that can be found on the market today. It comes with a digital touchscreen, which makes it easy for you to customize the way that you prepare your meals.

Timer

This must have kitchen appliance also comes with a timer that can be set to as many as 60 minutes. It also has an auto off function and a ready indicator. This means that you never have to worry about constantly monitoring your kitchen. In fact, with the Philips XL AirFryer, you can sit back and relax while your food is being prepared to crispy consistence.   

Low Oil Use:

One of the things that make air frying so appealing is the fact that it gives people the ability to use less oil when preparing their food. With the Philips XL Air Fryer you only need one tablespoon of oil to fry an average batch of French Fries. This represents a drastic reduction in the amount of calories that you consume on a daily basis.

Healthy Living:

A major reason why there has been so much hype about air fryers is the fact that the world has, over the past few years, grown more health conscious.  By giving you the ability to use practically no oil when preparing your meals, the Philips XL Air Fryer plays a leading role in the drive towards a healthier way of life. Oil is carcinogenic and reducing your daily intake goes a long way in limiting the risks to your health.

Tasty Food:

The good news is that, with the Philips XL AirFryer, you do not actually have to compromise on taste. Despite the fact that it uses less oil, air frying actually produces food that is as good, if not better than deep fried food. What this means is that you won’t ever miss that addictive taste that we have gotten used to with deep fried food.

Ease of Use:

If you are looking for a kitchen appliance that is easy to use, then the Philips XL AirFryer is what you should go for. This amazing kitchen appliance  has dishwasher ready components and comes with an automatic shutoff feature. Its exterior remains cool even when it is being used, which makes it safe to handle.

Preset Cooking Functions:

The preset function allows you to, at the touch of a button, save your favorite dish’s settings. What this means is that next time that you wish to cook your favorite meal, you can do so at the touch of a button.

Rapid Air Technology:

The Philips XL AirFryer comes with Rapid Air Technology, which gives it the ability to evenly and quickly cook, bake, fry, roast and grill all your meals.

Recipe Book:

Another great thing about this appliance is that it comes with a recipe book that contains 30 recipes, all of which have been specifically created to be prepared to perfection on the Philips XL AirFryer. With some of the Air Fryers that are out there, you actually have to purchase recipe books separately.

Cons

Accessories have to be purchased separately

One of the major drawbacks for the Philips XL Air Fryer is that it does not come with any of the accessories that you will find in competing Air Fryers. There are, of course, a wide range of accessories out there. However, you do have to pay for them. Examples are the Philips Airfryer Grill Pan and the Philips Double Layer Rack.

The preset function only remembers one setting

Another con for the Philips XL Air Fryer is that the preset function is only able to remember a single setting at a time. This is something on which there could , in our view, be improvement.

Summary

The story of Air Fryers would, no doubt, be incomplete without mentioning the name Philips. The Philips XL Air Fryer is testimony to the fact that this company invented Air Fryers. It has, perhaps not surprisingly, remained at the forefront of manufacturing and developing these amazing kitchen appliances. If you are looking for a healthy alternative to deep fried food, then the Philips XL Air Fryer should be your first port of call.

It comes with adequate capacity to prepare a meal for the whole family in one go. Not only that, but it also has a digital touch screen, for ease of use, and a timer that gives you the ability to prepare your meals to perfection each and every time. One of the major advantages that comes from using air fryers is the fact that you can sit back and relax while your meals are being prepared in the kitchen. The Philips XL Air Fryer takes this a step further with its preset functions. With this function, your favorite meal is only the push of a button away.

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