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The Actifry & AirFryer Thread - Merged

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 478 ✭✭Duvetdays


    Ok ok, I'm gonna hold my hands up and admit you were all right here that love this gadget!

    I bought the digital one in currys yesterday for €129 and I've made both homemade fries for himself & sweet potato fries for myself then threw in some onion bhajis & samosas that I bought in tesco earlier all turned out lovely. I was particulary happy with chips as they were much nicer then the Tefal actifryer which I gave away years ago.

    I didn't get a divider with mine I got a wire rack which will be handy for sausages (I'll try at weekend)

    My one gripe is that I wish it was a bit bigger. Overall I think this is going to get used regularly and am glad I seen this here and bought it.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 20,373 ✭✭✭✭foggy_lad


    Duvetdays wrote: »
    Ok ok, I'm gonna hold my hands up and admit you were all right here that love this gadget!

    I bought the digital one in currys yesterday for €129 and I've made both homemade fries for himself & sweet potato fries for myself then threw in some onion bhajis & samosas that I bought in tesco earlier all turned out lovely. I was particulary happy with chips as they were much nicer then the Tefal actifryer which I gave away years ago.

    I didn't get a divider with mine I got a wire rack which will be handy for sausages (I'll try at weekend)

    My one gripe is that I wish it was a bit bigger. Overall I think this is going to get used regularly and am glad I seen this here and bought it.

    Yet another Boardsie with the teeth marks of Bargain alerts ripped into their wallet:D

    I've been watching this myself but am holding out for a lower price.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 65,717 ✭✭✭✭unkel
    Chauffe, Marcel, chauffe!


    Got one myself for €115 about 3 years ago (that was a bargain back then!) and it is just great. The only drawback is the small capacity, but the larger one was more than twice the price at the time. And I find that it can easily handle 1kg of chips (instead of the just 0.8kg stated capacity), just shake them a few more times while cooking ;)

    Incredibly versatile machine. Just one silly and not so healthy example: my 9 year old can take a baby Margherita pizza from the freezer, stick it in the airfryer, switch it on and safely take the cooked pizza out after 5 minutes. How quick is that??!!

    I've cooked a whole small chicken in it (45 minutes, without pre-heating) and lots and lots of other stuff. There are plenty of experiences / recipes to be found on line too. Seriously handy machine.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 873 ✭✭✭Casey78


    dodzy wrote: »
    Lidl rib eyes. 2 for €12. 14 mins in airfryer at 200C. Turn after 7. Yo u will not look back.

    8 mins is plenty for lovely medium rare.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,137 ✭✭✭Glen_Quagmire


    I never considered buying one of these but reading these comments makes me feel like I need one in my life!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,501 ✭✭✭Masala


    It's the best purchase I ever made........ Chips without messing around with oil.

    Also .... No steaming of the kitchen with smell or condensation

    Would recommend strongly


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,646 ✭✭✭✭Timberrrrrrrr


    won €500 on the horses tonight so will treat myself and see what all the fuss is about :D


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,137 ✭✭✭Glen_Quagmire


    How big is the cooking tray in these? I seen a video of someone cooking a small chicken with roast potatoes in 30 mins. That's not this model is it, must be the next size up from this one?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,070 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    How big is the cooking tray in these? I seen a video of someone cooking a small chicken with roast potatoes in 30 mins. That's not this model is it, must be the next size up from this one?

    The 9240 is ideal for the chicken. Its the next one up indeed. That said, the smaller unit will accommodate a very small chicken and cook it from raw in 45mins approx. Quality is superb. Ideal 2 person snack.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 1,137 ✭✭✭Glen_Quagmire


    dodzy wrote:
    The 9240 is ideal for the chicken. Its the next one up indeed. That said, the smaller unit will accommodate a very small chicken and cook it from raw in 45mins approx. Quality is superb. Ideal 2 person snack.


    That'll do, I'll pick one up the weekend so. I was gonna buy a new George foreman as the one I have is in its way out but the air fryer looks a better investment


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 656 ✭✭✭clairek6


    I see my local lidl still has a few of their own brand air fryers. Anyone have any experience of them?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,475 ✭✭✭corblimey


    Add me to the list of people who swear by their airfryer. In fact, this weekend, I was roasting a chicken, and it had been so long since I'd used my oven, I briefly couldn't remember how to turn it on :p

    One thing though, and this is probably neither the time or place, but after 1+ year of heavy use, I've not found a decent way of giving it a good deep clean. I've tried the various oven and kitchen cleaners on the market, but nothing really gives me that feeling of cleanliness. Any success with anything except vigorous elbow grease?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,382 ✭✭✭firestarter51


    corblimey wrote: »
    Add me to the list of people who swear by their airfryer. In fact, this weekend, I was roasting a chicken, and it had been so long since I'd used my oven, I briefly couldn't remember how to turn it on :p

    One thing though, and this is probably neither the time or place, but after 1+ year of heavy use, I've not found a decent way of giving it a good deep clean. I've tried the various oven and kitchen cleaners on the market, but nothing really gives me that feeling of cleanliness. Any success with anything except vigorous elbow grease?

    I use fairy and hot water after every use

    http://www.p4c.philips.com/cgi-bin/cpindex.pl?ctn=HD9220/40&dct=QAD&faqview=1&refdisplay=AIRFRY_TROUBLE_08&refnr=0085351&scy=HK&slg=ENG


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,501 ✭✭✭Masala


    corblimey wrote: »
    Add me to the list of people who swear by their airfryer. In fact, this weekend, I was roasting a chicken, and it had been so long since I'd used my oven, I briefly couldn't remember how to turn it on :p

    One thing though, and this is probably neither the time or place, but after 1+ year of heavy use, I've not found a decent way of giving it a good deep clean. I've tried the various oven and kitchen cleaners on the market, but nothing really gives me that feeling of cleanliness. Any success with anything except vigorous elbow grease?


    Agree with above. Mine is seriously greased up with the oil/grease nearly welded to the base. Am afraid to use a 'scrubber' of any sort as I don't want to damage the internal paint etc.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,640 ✭✭✭Kat1170


    corblimey wrote: »

    One thing though, and this is probably neither the time or place, but after 1+ year of heavy use, I've not found a decent way of giving it a good deep clean. I've tried the various oven and kitchen cleaners on the market, but nothing really gives me that feeling of cleanliness. Any success with anything except vigorous elbow grease?

    I do THIS every time I use it (every day) and still looks like new ;)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,501 ✭✭✭Masala


    Kat1170 wrote: »
    I do THIS every time I use it (every day) and still looks like new ;)

    Hi KAT... picked up on your kind reply earlier in the thread and indeed went out and bought the said Orange bottle. I still use same weekly BUT I think I left it too late to get the 'hard-stuff' off. However - for any NEW buyers... I would recommend that product BUT insist that they start early on the cleaning and don't wait (like me!) weeks before cleaning!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 11,812 ✭✭✭✭evolving_doors


    Is it a Teflon coating? I thought detergents were a big nono for teflon


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,382 ✭✭✭firestarter51


    Gebgbegb wrote: »
    Is it a Teflon coating? I thought detergents were a big nono for teflon

    Phillips link already posted with the aftercare for this product


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,137 ✭✭✭Glen_Quagmire


    Question, do you need to coat everything lightly in oil before putting them in the Airfryer or can you cook things without oil?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,070 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    Question, do you need to coat everything lightly in oil before putting them in the Airfryer or can you cook things without oil?
    No oil. Just fire away. Tip: line the base (not the basket) with tin foil before use, pressing the foil neatly down. Bin it when you're done. Helps a lot with cleaning.


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  • Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 17,135 Mod ✭✭✭✭cherryghost


    I've had this a few years and I love it. Hell, I've BAKED A CAKE IN IT and it was the most moist well baked cake I've ever made.

    Phillips also have an Airfryer app they they regularly update with new recipes.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,364 ✭✭✭✭Oat23


    Question, do you need to coat everything lightly in oil before putting them in the Airfryer or can you cook things without oil?
    dodzy wrote: »
    No oil. Just fire away. Tip: line the base (not the basket) with tin foil before use, pressing the foil neatly down. Bin it when you're done. Helps a lot with cleaning.

    I'd recommend a little oil if you are making homemade chips as they will turn out crap otherwise.

    I also use the 1kcal spray oil when cooking chicken breasts. They turn out a lot nicer with a few sprays of that.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,529 ✭✭✭patch


    clairek6 wrote: »
    I see my local lidl still has a few of their own brand air fryers. Anyone have any experience of them?

    I bought the lidl one and find it great.
    While you're there pick up the hot and spicy bag of chicken wings in the freezer. It cooks them perfectly.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,436 ✭✭✭One_Of_Shanks


    I'm looking to get one of these now. (I wasn't sure until reading this thread, now I must have one!)

    One quick question....

    The Digital one seems to be 250 euro from Currys but the manual one is 99 pound sterling on amazon.

    Is there really such a big advantage in the digital one to make it worth over double the price or am I missing something?


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 873 ✭✭✭Casey78


    I'm looking to get one of these now. (I wasn't sure until reading this thread, now I must have one!)

    One quick question....

    The Digital one seems to be 250 euro from Currys but the manual one is 99 pound sterling on amazon.

    Is there really such a big advantage in the digital one to make it worth over double the price or am I missing something?

    I got the digital version in Currys for €129 a fortnight ago.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,170 ✭✭✭deep1


    Casey78 wrote: »
    I got the digital version in Currys for €129 a fortnight ago.

    I got digital one for €129 last night, last one left in liffey valley.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,000 ✭✭✭mjp


    Just rang Curry's there and through to their sales team in uk and says price is €249 for digital version. Does anyone know if this offer has expired or if any in stock in carrickmines. They don't have direct tel number for stores available


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,170 ✭✭✭deep1


    mjp wrote: »
    Just rang Curry's there and through to their sales team in uk and says price is €249 for digital version. Does anyone know if this offer has expired or if any in stock in carrickmines. They don't have direct tel number for stores available

    Offer is expired and even if they have stock, price will be €249.
    Wait of it, offer keep coming back!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,951 ✭✭✭B0jangles


    I've had this a few years and I love it. Hell, I've BAKED A CAKE IN IT and it was the most moist well baked cake I've ever made.

    Phillips also have an Airfryer app they they regularly update with new recipes.

    I was going to install the app but my GOD, it wants a crazy amount of access to your device!?!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,475 ✭✭✭corblimey


    deep1 wrote: »
    I got digital one for €129 last night, last one left in liffey valley.

    One @ 129 left in Mahon Point last night (after I picked up a spare :D)


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,070 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    corblimey wrote: »
    One @ 129 left in Mahon Point last night (after I picked up a spare :D)
    Why have one....when you can have 2 for twice the price;)


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 11,812 ✭✭✭✭evolving_doors


    mjp wrote: »
    Just rang Curry's there and through to their sales team in uk and says price is €249 for digital version. Does anyone know if this offer has expired or if any in stock in carrickmines. They don't have direct tel number for stores available

    the manual one is still 139 in DID if yer interested!
    Linkey

    Amazon would be a lot cheaper than Currys now for the digital at about 160odd euro
    Linkey


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,070 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    Gebgbegb wrote: »
    the manual one is still 139 in DID if yer interested!
    Linkey

    Amazon would be a lot cheaper than Currys now for the digital at about 160odd euro
    Linkey

    About €146 on Amazon.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-HD9230-20-Collection-Airfryer/dp/B00FA294ZA?ie=UTF8&camp=1634&creativeASIN=B00FA294ZA&linkCode=xm2&redirect=true&smid=A3VFUZM40S6WGD&tag=pric097-21



    Or if money is no object, you can get the big brother for a few bob more, but be quick ! Only 3 left ! ;)

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-HD9240-Airfryer-Avance-X-Large/dp/B017ZAB2ZY/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1469193097&sr=8-7&keywords=philips+airfryer+9240


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 20,373 ✭✭✭✭foggy_lad


    Gebgbegb wrote: »
    the manual one is still 139 in DID if yer interested!
    Linkey

    Amazon would be a lot cheaper than Currys now for the digital at about 160odd euro
    Linkey

    This hd9220-20 one is currently only £83 on Amazon and works out at about €108

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0042EU3A2/

    Is the Tefal Actifry one any use?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,070 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    foggy_lad wrote: »
    This hd9220-20 one is currently only £83 on Amazon and works out at about €108

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0042EU3A2/

    Is the Tefal Actifry one any use?

    Actifry - not a patch on the Philips. Paddles the food too. Crap for chips. Wait for the deal to come back (regular enough to see them at the €129 price-point) or bite the bullet at €146 on Amazon.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,707 ✭✭✭branners69


    The XL version is €270 on Amazon any idea where I can get it cheaper? Thanks


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,364 ✭✭✭✭Oat23


    branners69 wrote: »
    The XL version is €270 on Amazon and idea where I can get it cheaper? Thanks

    It's €240 delivered on amazon.de

    If you're not in any rush, I'd wait and check the amazon daily deals section each day as the XL one goes on sale often. I got mine for €177.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,000 ✭✭✭mjp


    Checked carrickmines there and they back upto €250. He said that their deals run Thur morning to wed nite and to keep an eye out as could be back in next 4-5 weeks as they rotate them around.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 503 ✭✭✭interlocked


    dodzy wrote: »
    Lidl rib eyes. 2 for €12. 14 mins in airfryer at 200C. Turn after 7. Yo u will not look back.

    I came home from the pub (very) late one morning before Christmas, turned on the internet and bought an Airfryer in the Black Friday deals on Amazon for £50!

    Best investment ever! I use it all the time, steaks, chicken, chops, sausages, burgers, fish, veg, the lot.

    Did the Lidl rib eyes in it last night, rubbed garlic, sea salt and a dash of rapeseed oil into them, put into the airfryer for four minutes each side, came out soft as butter, I'm going to try four minutes total next time to get them rarer.

    Buy one, you wont regret it.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,382 ✭✭✭firestarter51


    Digital version for roughly €112 plus drop ship company ie parcel wizard

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112063527304


    He takes offers as well
    Worth a cheeky one to save another tenner


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,070 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    Digital version for roughly €112 plus drop ship company ie parcel wizard

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112063527304


    He takes offers as well
    Worth a cheeky one to save another tenner

    Meh, I'd be wary.

    Item specifics
    Condition:
    Used: An item that has been previously used. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or an item that has been returned to the seller after a period of use. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,364 ✭✭✭✭Oat23


    Digital version for roughly €112 plus drop ship company ie parcel wizard

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/112063527304


    He takes offers as well
    Worth a cheeky one to save another tenner

    Doesn't deliver to NI so you would have to pay £23 to ship to you direct.

    Also used, so no warranty. Worth paying extra to get the 2 year warranty, especially with the touch models as that's just another piece of tech that can cause problems.

    The touchscreen on mine stopped responding so I had to get a replacement 3 weeks ago. Luckily I bought from amazon.de so it was simple enough. They sent me out a brand new machine. I put the old one in the amazon box the new one came in, attached a prepaid label and shipped it to them in Dublin.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 2,382 ✭✭✭firestarter51


    Okay my bad
    I did alright spotting the deal in currys the other day though lol


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,359 ✭✭✭henke


    Are the white versions of these to be got anywhere? I want to get one but black wouldn't suit my kitchen at all.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,364 ✭✭✭✭Oat23


    henke wrote: »
    Are the white versions of these to be got anywhere? I want to get one but black wouldn't suit my kitchen at all.

    If I mention amazon.de again Dav will ban me for shilling. :o
    It's on amazon.de for €175


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  • Registered Users Posts: 1,137 ✭✭✭Glen_Quagmire


    Got one in liffey Valley last night, was gonna wait till Saturday and all. Glad I made the trip now!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 11,812 ✭✭✭✭evolving_doors


    foggy_lad wrote: »
    This hd9220-20 one is currently only £83 on Amazon and works out at about €108

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0042EU3A2/

    Is the Tefal Actifry one any use?

    Got the Tefal actifry... for the bin now.. it works though with the casing around the fan removed... and electrics exposed:pac::pac::pac:


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,359 ✭✭✭henke


    Oat23 wrote: »
    If I mention amazon.de again Dav will ban me for shilling. :o
    It's on amazon.de for €175

    Thanks. This would probably come with an EU plug I'd imagine. Pity they are not more readily available here.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 58 ✭✭heraldo


    Now reduced again on Amazon to £83.99.

    Can't insert link but it's the same as linked in post #33.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,137 ✭✭✭Glen_Quagmire


    After making a lidl rib eye steak and chips in 12 mins. Steak was juicey I must say. 12 mins probably 2 mins too long though..


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