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50% off Philips Airfryer on Amazon

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  • #252
    FrankGrimes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,032 ✭✭✭FrankGrimes


    Just had the XL arrive. Being a shambles of a cook I thought I’d get it to help me give a dig out with the cooking now baby #3 has arrived. Was greeted by “this looks like it’ll be another gimmick that’ll be packed away in a few weeks”....so help me out, what’s the best tips and things to reference for getting started?


  • #253
    Cheshire Cat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,277 ✭✭✭Cheshire Cat


    FrankGrimes wrote: »
    Just had the XL arrive. Being a shambles of a cook I thought I’d get it to help me give a dig out with the cooking now baby #3 has arrived. Was greeted by “this looks like it’ll be another gimmick that’ll be packed away in a few weeks”....so help me out, what’s the best tips and things to reference for getting started?

    You will find plenty of ideas in this thread: https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057063796


  • #254
    rubadub
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,382 ✭✭✭✭rubadub


    doylefe wrote: »
    Post-purchase rationalization.
    this says a lot, I thought it before -but I now really doubt you bought one (as I asked why on earth would you? makes no sense), and you just have some weird chip on your shoulder about them -just because so many people rave about them, seen it all before, people going OTT on how crap popular things are be it iphones, android phones, brands of ketchup, mcdonalds. No info in your posts at all, utterly useless & worthless comments...

    Oat23 wrote: »
    Not sure if you have the standard sized one of the XL, but I looked into upgrading from the XL to the XXL but from what I was reading it's not worth it size-wise. .
    yes there is very little difference in size between XL and XXL, you have to look towards the US models, some have rotisseries.


  • #255
    MrStuffins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,256 ✭✭✭✭MrStuffins


    rubadub wrote: »
    this says a lot, I thought it before -but I now really doubt you bought one (as I asked why on earth would you? makes no sense), and you just have some weird chip on your shoulder about them -just because so many people rave about them, seen it all before, people going OTT on how crap popular things are be it iphones, android phones, brands of ketchup, mcdonalds. No info in your posts at all, utterly useless & worthless comments...

    It's only weird because he used his Philips Airfryer to cook it, and not his supr-duper and far superior oven!


  • #256
    cranefly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 258 ✭✭cranefly


    I have had my phillips XL air fryer for nearly a year now i think it is, and still use it nearly every day, not so much for chips, we use frozen chips, and its ok for them if you like ketchup, because they are a bit drier than an ordinary chip fryer, but for everything else, steak, sausages, even fried eggs in a little pizza type dish i bought seperately, are fantastic, could not do without it at this stage, it is on a par with a panasonic breadmaker i bought years ago, fantastic tasting bread, it went in the cupboard for a few months, but i am back to using it again. A bit pricier than others, but well worth it, just follow the instructions to a T and a great loaf every time.


  • #257
    Oat23
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,363 ✭✭✭✭Oat23


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  • #258
    Thargor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,964 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    These are the best chips Ive ever had out of the Airfryer, the ones I use for fish and chips. I dont really bother with chips anymore though, not worth it. I do any meat in the Airfryer and throw a few fresh vegetables into the steamer, easiest dinners you can cook, and the nicest.

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  • #259
    cranefly
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 258 ✭✭cranefly


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  • #260
    rubadub
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,382 ✭✭✭✭rubadub


    cranefly wrote: »
    we use frozen chips, and its ok for them if you like ketchup, because they are a bit drier than an ordinary chip fryer,.
    I just roll oven chips in veg oil or animal fat, before and half way through cooking.

    For some reason the makers seem to presume the vast majority want oven chips to be a low fat version.

    McCains home fries are 4% fat as frozen. But they also have "simply gorgeous" chips which are 12.3% fat (as frozen), 11% beef dripping. Most are 3-6%.


  • #261
    Under His Eye
    Closed Accounts Posts: 907 ✭✭✭Under His Eye


    Any deals on the airfryer at the moment?


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  • #262
    Wheety
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,512 ✭✭✭Wheety


    How are the Tower ones?

    This is in Lidl tomorrow.

    https://www.lidl.ie/en/special-offers.htm?articleId=10742

    3.2Ltr, €50

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  • #263
    Wheety
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,512 ✭✭✭Wheety


    The magazine has the smaller 2.3ltr one for €60 so I'm not sure if they'll have both or just one of them.


  • #264
    mean gene
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 875 ✭✭✭mean gene


    Wheety wrote: »
    How are the Tower ones?

    This is in Lidl tomorrow.

    https://www.lidl.ie/en/special-offers.htm?articleId=10742

    3.2Ltr, €50

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    Crap -sure it only costs 50 euro -save up for the philips


  • #265
    McMurphy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,365 ✭✭✭✭McMurphy


    mean gene wrote: »
    Crap -sure it only costs 50 euro -save up for the philips

    Tbf - you can't judge quality based solely on price.


  • #266
    4real
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 959 ✭✭✭4real


    i got that Tower one in Homestore and more yesterday, 4.3 litre one for 59.99
    cooked chicken steaks in it last night came out lovely. I will try more items tonight but so far so good.


  • #267
    the_pod
    Registered Users Posts: 251 ✭✭the_pod


    I've never used a Tower one but I've seen it and the basket looks like it might be easier to clean - seems to be a sheet of metal with holes in it rather than a mesh (in the Philips ones). Maybe someone else can confirm?


  • #268
    EoghanConway
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 385 ✭✭EoghanConway


    the_pod wrote: »
    I've never used a Tower one but I've seen it and the basket looks like it might be easier to clean - seems to be a sheet of metal with holes in it rather than a mesh (in the Philips ones). Maybe someone else can confirm?

    It has the exact same non stick basket as the Silvercrest models that Lidl sells. My experience was that the non stick surface failed despite being cared for as per the instruction book after only one month, though I understand that is not the norm. I'd personally prefer the more fiddly but better quality stainless steel mesh of the Philips.


  • #269
    bloodless_coup
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,480 ✭✭✭bloodless_coup


    Saw the Tower one in home store and more. Chintzy as ****.

    Might as well spend 50 instead of 150 for worthless tat.


  • #270
    MrStuffins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,256 ✭✭✭✭MrStuffins


    doylefe wrote: »
    Saw the Tower one in home store and more. Chintzy as ****.

    Might as well spend 50 instead of 150 for worthless tat.

    A weird character indeed.

    I love my Airfryer. I said on this thread that it could be the best purchase i've ever made and I still feel that way. Mine cost me £75 or something. For the amount of use i've gotten from it, iI could've paid 10 times that and it would still have been value for money.


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  • #271
    Gormal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,522 ✭✭✭Gormal


    Wheety wrote: »
    The magazine has the smaller 2.3ltr one for €60 so I'm not sure if they'll have both or just one of them.


    The one in the magazine was wrong and they will only have the other one


  • #272
    Kat1170
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,638 ✭✭✭Kat1170


    doylefe wrote: »
    Saw the Tower one in home store and more. Chintzy as ****.

    Might as well spend 50 instead of 150 for worthless tat.

    I'll give ya €50 for the Philips one you don't want.


  • #273
    Kuva
    Closed Accounts Posts: 870 ✭✭✭Kuva


    OmegaGene wrote: »
    My regular sized air fryer died yesterday after giving the beast a thorough clean it won’t turn in sadly, when I plug it in the lights flash and that’s it.
    Ordered the xl from amazon for €157 which isn’t as cheap as it was last week but I won’t complain.

    How long you have it?


  • #274
    km79
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 48,254 ✭✭✭✭km79


    OmegaGene wrote: »
    About 4 years now, used it every day for the last 3 years it was a beast of a machine and the poor old cooker didn’t get any attention apart from Christmas, I got my money’s worth out of it

    Would you mind posting a few ideas of what to cook in it here or in the thread in food section ?
    Oh yeah forgot to say
    Mine came LOL
    So the courier didn't lose it..........they were just lying


  • #275
    km79
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 48,254 ✭✭✭✭km79


    OmegaGene wrote: »
    Ramekin coated with spray oil or butter and filled with mini omelettes or just a regular egg with a couple of slices of bacon alongside for an easy breakfast.
    Full chicken under 1kg in my regular one cooked at 185* we’re nicely cooked after 50 minutes
    1kg joints of smoked or unsmoked bacon same temp for roughly the same length of time, perfect for slicing for sandwhiches works out cheaper and much better than packet or deli ham
    Sirloin and fillet steak come out very well, I was cooking for a few minutes on 170* and then 200* depending on the size and how you like steak.
    Chips roast potatoes and jacket potatoes are great, i normally steam for a while then pat dry and use a spray oil (not on the jacket) before cooking.
    Pork and lamb chops are divine
    Homemade breaded chicken fillets and tenders come out well
    Salmon fillets also come out nice but make a little tray from foil to keep the juices from dripping down
    It’s all trial and error really and took me a while to get adventurous with it, I initially bought it just for healthy chips
    Have fun and don’t be shy to try new things

    Thanks for that I'll be trying either lamb chops or rack of lamb tomorrow


  • #276
    delboy76
    Registered Users Posts: 137 ✭✭delboy76


    Philips HD9240/90 Avance Collection Airfryer, 2100 W - Extra-Large £140 again on amazon


    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-HD9240-90-Collection-Airfryer/dp/B00BS97UUA?ref=pd_h0_t&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&ref_=pe_3133701_272514541


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  • #277
    McMurphy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,365 ✭✭✭✭McMurphy


    OmegaGene wrote: »
    It’s been that price a while, I picked one up last week after my regular sized one packed up, very pleased with the upgrade and it’s well worth the money
    The build quality is far better on the xl

    Dam you OG. .....

    You're after persuading me to buy one.:o


  • #278
    Rows Grower
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,357 ✭✭✭Rows Grower


    Johnny Dogs wrote: »
    Dam you OG. .....

    You're after persuading me to buy one.:o

    You won't be sorry, you'll never fry a sausage or a rasher again.

    "Very soon we are going to Mars. You wouldn't have been going to Mars if my opponent won, that I can tell you. You wouldn't even be thinking about it."

    Donald Trump, March 13th 2018.



  • #279
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,070 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    Rows Grower wrote: »
    You won't be sorry, you'll never fry a sausage or a rasher again.

    Agreed, only thing is you have to wash after every use, otherwise the basket will go to sh Ask me how I know!
    In relation to build quality, I think the 9230 is more robust. That said, both together are superb. 2yrs down the road, both used every day, and still going strong. Oven is redundant.


  • #280
    Kat1170
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,638 ✭✭✭Kat1170


    Aldi kitchen degreaser in orange spray bottle does a great job keeping it clean.


  • #281
    Rows Grower
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,357 ✭✭✭Rows Grower


    dodzy wrote: »
    Agreed, only thing is you have to wash after every use, otherwise the basket will go to sh Ask me how I know!
    In relation to build quality, I think the 9230 is more robust. That said, both together are superb. 2yrs down the road, both used every day, and still going strong. Oven is redundant.

    I use a piece of tinfoil in the base every time with the corners folded in to help save on amount of cleaning but yeah it's vital to clean the basket and the sooner after use the better.

    It's no big deal though, just put it in the dishwasher after a quick scrub.

    An awful lot easier and more pleasant than having to clean a frying pan.

    "Very soon we are going to Mars. You wouldn't have been going to Mars if my opponent won, that I can tell you. You wouldn't even be thinking about it."

    Donald Trump, March 13th 2018.



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  • #282
    ActingDanClark
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,930 ✭✭✭ActingDanClark


    https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0716DH5NP
    Free airfryer kindle cookbook on Amazon


  • #283
    Marhay70
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,916 ✭✭✭Marhay70


    Gone up to £192 today, had just transferred money to my Revolut card to buy it:(


  • #284
    AndrewJRenko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 29,434 ✭✭✭✭AndrewJRenko


    I've seen two different Air Fryers in Lidl in the past couple of weeks, I think there was one for €25 and one for €50 - are they worth trying?


  • #285
    Marhay70
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,916 ✭✭✭Marhay70


    I see the Power Airfryer 5 litre is reduced to £100 on Amazon, gets very good reviews.


    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Fryer-High-Street-TV/dp/B073QVBHSZ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1534584875&sr=8-2&keywords=power+5+litre+air+fryer

    Anybody any experience of these?


  • #286
    Roberto_gas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,204 ✭✭✭Roberto_gas


    Used dealz cheap oven cleaner which comes with a bag....after two years of rigorous use.

    Removed basket net and also cleaned the bucket...results attached.

    Now use a tin foil at the bottom.


  • #287
    rubadub
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,382 ✭✭✭✭rubadub


    Marhay70 wrote: »
    I see the Power Airfryer 5 litre is reduced to £100 on Amazon, gets very good reviews.


    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Power-Fryer-High-Street-TV/dp/B073QVBHSZ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1534584875&sr=8-2&keywords=power+5+litre+air+fryer

    Anybody any experience of these?
    that is a great price. I was saying if mine broke I would get that as a replacement. I saw lots of posters on US sites had them and are happy with them.

    A large one would allow me do larger whole chickens, and bigger pizzas, and I guess if doing small amounts of chips they could be spaced out more and not require shaking, or less shaking.


  • #288
    Thargor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,964 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    Roberto_gas wrote: »
    Used dealz cheap oven cleaner which comes with a bag....after two years of rigorous use.

    Removed basket net and also cleaned the bucket...results attached.

    Now use a tin foil at the bottom.
    Thats nice, the holes in mine are starting to slowly fill in with indestructible black crap it gets so much use in our house, nothing will shift it.


  • #289
    km79
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 48,254 ✭✭✭✭km79


    Roberto_gas wrote: »
    Used dealz cheap oven cleaner which comes with a bag....after two years of rigorous use.

    Removed basket net and also cleaned the bucket...results attached.

    Now use a tin foil at the bottom.

    Oh tin foil under the basket .......is that safe ?


  • #290
    Cheshire Cat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,277 ✭✭✭Cheshire Cat


    km79 wrote: »
    Oh tin foil under the basket .......is that safe ?

    Why wouldn't it be? I do the same. Makes the clean up a lot easier.


  • #291
    dodzy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,070 ✭✭✭✭dodzy


    I know it goes against the grain of BA but..... for those who have baskets which are beyond saving, you could get the replacements directly from the supplier. Not dirt cheap, but for something that many will use every day, not a bank breaker either.

    The XL is £27.99
    The standard is £18.49

    (plus shipping also)

    https://www.philips.co.uk/shop/search/searchAccessories/?text=HD9240+basket


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  • #292
    FDave
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 179 ✭✭FDave


    amazon.co.uk/Princess-182050-Digital-Aerofryer-5-2l/dp/B0741D7LRD/ref=gbps_img_m-5_9e07_cf0b0a1a?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_p=cde8b36e-5a28-44a1-adb9-7bf4b0d39e07&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-5&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=11065645031&pf_rd_m=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&pf_rd_r=H8D5RJ97T2MM01MSFVG9

    £64.99 on amazon bank holiday sale. One review mentionesmits better than the tower air fryer but reviews are jjst above average.


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