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Philips Airfryer £69.99~€95 for the next 12 Hours

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  • #152
    DERICKOO
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 593 ✭✭✭DERICKOO


    Came across this this morning clearly a not to exact lookalike Air fryer For 50 quid.........................http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/offer-listing/B00ID5OXTS/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new


  • #153
    Thargor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,967 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    Those are €120 in Power City.


  • #154
    amber2
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,609 ✭✭✭amber2


    Casey78 wrote: »
    Boil some baby potatoes until they are just done.
    Let them cool a little and chop them in half. Put them in a bowl and mix in a little oil and salt and pepper. Throw them in the Airfyer for about 10-15 mins.
    Serve and enjoy. Come back onto boards to thank Casey78!!

    Thanks Casey, tried the baby roosters which are on offer in Dunnes, cooked them like you suggested and they are Devine.


  • #155
    bajer101
    Registered Users Posts: 2,178 ✭✭✭bajer101


    D.I.D have the white Actifry for €130.

    http://www.did.ie/tefal-actifry-al806040-prd


  • #156
    mel123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,217 ✭✭✭mel123


    For an extra 30 quid I might send mine back and buy the actifry because its bigger.

    Has anyone tried both and which would you recommend more?

    The airfryer, would you cook enough in this for two people at a time? (I havnt opened it yet)


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  • #157
    Thargor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,967 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    You'll definitely do enough meat for 2 in there, meat and chips okay aswell, anything more than 2 people you might struggle though, although seeing as you can do a full chicken or joint of meat in one as long as you're doing your veg elsewhere you should be fine for a whole family. I do a fry-up for 4 most weekends no bother, that is a lot of meat.


  • #158
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 24,714 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Thargor wrote: »
    You'll definitely do enough meat for 2 in there, meat and chips okay aswell, anything more than 2 people you might struggle though, although seeing as you can do a full chicken or joint of meat in one as long as you're doing your veg elsewhere you should be fine for a whole family. I do a fry-up for 4 most weekends no bother, that is a lot of meat.

    How does the cooked breakfast come out? I'm a big fan of the grill over the pan for breakfasts (except fried eggs) so I'd be interested in how the airfryer comes out.

    How long do you cook breakfast stuff for in it? It sound like a very handy way of doing it rather than standing over a grill turning things all the time.


  • #159
    Satriale
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,023 ✭✭✭Satriale


    Porter Grumpy Morning wrote: »
    How does the cooked breakfast come out? I'm a big fan of the grill over the pan for breakfasts (except fried eggs) so I'd be interested in how the airfryer comes out.

    How long do you cook breakfast stuff for in it? It sound like a very handy way of doing it rather than standing over a grill turning things all the time.

    I tried a breakfast in it, everything turn out well except for the egg which i had in a ramekin (though I must get some of those silicon buncases to try those again). Exactly the same as a grilled fry just faster.


  • #160
    [Deleted User]
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    Satriale wrote: »
    I tried a breakfast in it, everything turn out well except for the egg which i had in a ramekin (though I must get some of those silicon buncases to try those again). Exactly the same as a grilled fry just faster.

    I'd fry the egg in the pan regardless, would be the sausages, rashers, pudding and tomato I'd do in the airfryer.


  • #161
    Masala
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,504 ✭✭✭Masala


    Satriale wrote: »
    I tried a breakfast in it, everything turn out well except for the egg which i had in a ramekin (though I must get some of those silicon buncases to try those again). Exactly the same as a grilled fry just faster.

    Does it leave a lot of grease / fat on the base?? Would you layer the base with tinfoil for ease of cleaning when cooled???


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  • #162
    mel123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,217 ✭✭✭mel123


    Porter Grumpy Morning wrote: »
    I'd fry the egg in the pan regardless, would be the sausages, rashers, pudding and tomato I'd do in the airfryer.

    Throw everything in at the same time?? And for how long?


  • #163
    Satriale
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,023 ✭✭✭Satriale


    Masala wrote: »
    Does it leave a lot of grease / fat on the base?? Would you layer the base with tinfoil for ease of cleaning when cooled???

    It does leave a nice bit depending on the food and amount of oil added, but it's very easy to clean, I wouldn't bother with tinfoil. (it's a very non stick surface even on the outside of tray , I laid it down on a plastic wrapper which dissolved on to it and after it cooled a little, the plastic came off no problem)


  • #164
    Thargor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,967 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    Porter Grumpy Morning wrote: »
    How does the cooked breakfast come out? I'm a big fan of the grill over the pan for breakfasts (except fried eggs) so I'd be interested in how the airfryer comes out.

    How long do you cook breakfast stuff for in it? It sound like a very handy way of doing it rather than standing over a grill turning things all the time.
    Satriale wrote: »
    I tried a breakfast in it, everything turn out well except for the egg which i had in a ramekin (though I must get some of those silicon buncases to try those again). Exactly the same as a grilled fry just faster.
    Porter Grumpy Morning wrote: »
    I'd fry the egg in the pan regardless, would be the sausages, rashers, pudding and tomato I'd do in the airfryer.
    Masala wrote: »
    Does it leave a lot of grease / fat on the base?? Would you layer the base with tinfoil for ease of cleaning when cooled???
    mel123 wrote: »
    Throw everything in at the same time?? And for how long?
    Breakfasts are absolutely perfect out of it and there will be half a pint of grease in the tray underneath aswell so a pretty healthy way of doing things, healthier than the pan anyway.

    You need to keep an eye on things though and give it a few good shakes, its about 10 minutes for a small load - 15 minutes if you're dumping packets of meat in there for a lot of people but this totally varies depending on how many times you open the drawer.

    Sausages and pudding can dry out very fast in it so be ready to pull them the minute they look in any way done, if you leave them until they're dark brown they'll be dry and chewy. Its the best way of cooking bacon you can get, do it any way you want just depends how long you leave it.

    Eggs I like them poached in the microwave so haven't tried them fried:

    http://www.wikihow.com/Poach-an-Egg-Using-a-Microwave


  • #165
    Glenbhoy
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    mel123 wrote: »
    For an extra 30 quid I might send mine back and buy the actifry because its bigger.

    Has anyone tried both and which would you recommend more?

    The airfryer, would you cook enough in this for two people at a time? (I havnt opened it yet)

    I've had actifry for 6 months and got the airfryer with this bargain alert (am delivering it to my parents in a few days).
    I much prefer the actifry.
    It's much higher capacity, incredibly easy to use, clean and maintain. It's really a case of dump a bag of frozen chips in there, set timer to 25 mins and when the buzzer goes taste one and decide if they need another few mins.
    Sausages come out extremely well, breaded foods are problematic (but you can remove the paddle).
    I haven't ever tried a steak, difficult to fit in without cutting up, but I don't think the results would be as good as the airfryer, as the actifry doesn't seem to get as hot (which has the advantage of making it more difficult to overdo food - something I did in a few of my recent airfryer attempts). It also doesn't have a drip tray, I'd say sausages are the only thing I cook in it which might need one, maybe that's why they taste so good!
    The actifry can be used for stir fry, curry etc, but I never have and don't really intend to.
    When using the airfryer I didn't see any significant difference in taste, found capacity too small, awkward to manipulate (burnt myself on the basket trying to get it out) and cleaning was a real pain.
    For me, actifry wins all ends up, I'll update in 6 months when the motor has burnt out!!


  • #166
    Buddyhol
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭Buddyhol


    Does anyone have the Russell hobs version? It looks the exact same as the Philips only bigger for a similar price.


  • #167
    flangemeistro
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    I have the digital philips airfryer since Christmas, my brother has the russell hobbs six months and my parents and brother just bought this two weeks ago http://mobile.grabonestore.ie/ireland/air-fryer-28?_ga=1.43220965.1319702666.1441895540 it's far more like the Philips than the russel hobbs is. The basket is identical as the Philips so you can buy the Philips accessories.
    My brother passed on his russel hobbs because he prefers the silvan.
    On the whole airfryer front it is literally a life changer. Hardly ever turn on the oven anymore and every food tastes nicer from it.


  • #168
    DublinCJM
    Registered Users Posts: 826 ✭✭✭DublinCJM


    Anyone got any recommendations for a website that does decent guidelines on cooking times and tips for the airfryer.

    Save me a bit of trial and error :)


  • #169
    savemejebus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,574 ✭✭✭savemejebus


    This thread here is good http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057063796


  • #170
    Gulliver
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    flangemeistro wrote: »
    I have the digital philips airfryer since Christmas, my brother has the russell hobbs six months and my parents and brother just bought this two weeks ago http://mobile.grabonestore.ie/ireland/air-fryer-28?_ga=1.43220965.1319702666.1441895540 it's far more like the Philips than the russel hobbs is. The basket is identical as the Philips so you can buy the Philips accessories.
    My brother passed on his russel hobbs because he prefers the silvan.
    On the whole airfryer front it is literally a life changer. Hardly ever turn on the oven anymore and every food tastes nicer from it.

    The Silvan looks interesting. What's the build quality like on it?


  • #171
    Buddyhol
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭Buddyhol


    That's great thanks! I'll try the silvan.


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  • #172
    harr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,485 ✭✭✭harr


    Just done a bagel in mine ,some real ham left over from dinner with some strong cheese and relish. Slice Bagel in two cheese on one side ham on other and into air fryer for 3 or 4 minutes...lovely tosted bagel with fab melted cheese and warmed ham... 😋
    I only tried it in fryer because my grill takes an age to heat up..


  • #173
    statto25
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    Folks any suggestions on cleaning the Airfryer beyond the element? I had a look there at ours and it's pretty greasy but it's gonna be difficult to get at it.


  • #174
    bajer101
    Registered Users Posts: 2,178 ✭✭✭bajer101


    I have the Tefal Actifry and it is fantastic for cooking chips. I was half thinking of also getting the Philips Airfryer as I thought the Actifry was terrible at cooking steaks and breaded stuff. But after reading a few posts here about simply removing the spindle from the Actifry I cooked a wonderful steak dinner for two last night. From Lidl - baby new potatoes (49c), boiled and cut and dipped in olive oil with salt, pepper and garlic. Minute steaks, also from Lidl at €3. Few mushrooms and onions. Bit of parsley at the end. Jaysus, is was lovely.


  • #175
    Thargor
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    Down to £79/€110 area now.


  • #176
    brendane
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    Thargor wrote:
    Down to £79/€110 area now.


    Where?


  • #177
    mailburner
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    amazon


  • #178
    padair
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    Thargor wrote:
    Down to £79/€110 area now.

    Pulled the trigger. Looks like this is going to be my Christmas present.


  • #179
    Car99
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    Thargor wrote: »
    Down to £79/€110 area now.

    €139 delivered to ireland is that good?


  • #180
    padair
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    Car99 wrote:
    €139 delivered to ireland is that good?

    Where are you getting 139? 80 pounds is closer to 110. Select free delivery and pay in pounds for the best deal


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  • #181
    padair
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,318 ✭✭✭padair


    This is now 49 pounds on Amazon with free delivery to ROI. Enjoy. I got this a couple of months ago and am loving it.

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0042EU3A2?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_sfl_title_2&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE


  • #182
    Doge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,063 ✭✭✭Doge


    padair wrote: »
    This is now 49 pounds on Amazon with free delivery to ROI. Enjoy. I got this a couple of months ago and am loving it.

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0042EU3A2?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=ox_sc_sfl_title_2&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

    Wont be in stock til the 8th of december now, it was the 1st of december a while ago.


  • #183
    former total
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    Comes up as £99 when added to basket

    Edit: looks like the price went back up as I was ordering. Bollocks.


  • #184
    Dodge
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    Folks, bought this in currys for 109 yesterday. No divider in it.

    Is that a big deal and do you know where one is available?

    Cooked chips last night and very, very happy with them (we had been oven backing them after par-boiling them)


  • #185
    Thargor
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    Divider never made it to Europe apparently, US and Asia only, cheap cnuts, it would have been handy aswell, just to separate moist meat from dry chips etc. Might take a crack at making one out of sheet metal in my fathers shed at the weekend.


  • #186
    stimpson
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    I got one when I bought mine - though that was 3 years ago. It's no big deal - I wouldn't worry about it. I never use it any more.


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  • #187
    shuffles88
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    Dodge wrote: »
    Folks, bought this in currys for 109 yesterday. No divider in it.

    Is that a big deal and do you know where one is available?

    Cooked chips last night and very, very happy with them (we had been oven backing them after par-boiling them)

    My parents have one without a divider and often cook two things at once in it with no hassle.

    Its worth noting that the one on Currys is a different model with the digital display and is currently £119.99 on amazon so its a pretty good deal in Currys


  • #188
    chopsey
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    got one online that was a great price and the reviews are great

    €113 delivered from currys (the cork store was sold out but there was stock in Blanch)


  • #189
    Dodge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,310 ✭✭✭✭Dodge


    shuffles88 wrote: »
    Its worth noting that the one on Currys is a different model with the digital display and is currently £119.99 on amazon so its a pretty good deal in Currys

    Cheers, yeah we got the digital model.


  • #190
    Peig Sayers
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    I have a code for the digital one from Currys in Liffey Valley if anyone wants it? Must collect it by this evening.


  • #191
    mailburner
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    no divider in mine but just cooked striploin and chips there it is was perfect


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  • #192
    KieranY8
    Registered Users Posts: 31 ✭KieranY8


    Dodge wrote: »
    Folks, bought this in currys for 109 yesterday. No divider in it.

    Is that a big deal and do you know where one is available?

    Cooked chips last night and very, very happy with them (we had been oven backing them after par-boiling them)

    The digital one?

    Hmm...says on the curry's site that it's included?


  • #193
    Zimmerframe
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    Dumb question.
    Will an average full size chicken, fit in the Curry's digital one.


  • #194
    Dodge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,310 ✭✭✭✭Dodge


    KieranY8 wrote: »
    The digital one?

    Hmm...says on the curry's site that it's included?

    Site was wrong. Nothing on the box/instructions either so it's not "missing", just not part of it


  • #195
    Buddyhol
    Registered Users Posts: 22 ✭Buddyhol


    Dodge wrote: »
    Site was wrong. Nothing on the box/instructions either so it's not "missing", just not part of it

    I checked the currys one in store and the divider was in it. If you phone them they might order it for you because it was included in the digital one. I was hoping to get the xl in white from Amazon but they didn't reduce it.


  • #196
    CFC1969
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    I checked AMAZON, and this fryer is cheaper then the Phillips .... any opinions if its worth it? 113 EUR all in (Postage included)

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00FQKCSAY/ref=psdc_3147531_t2_B0042EU3A2


  • #197
    Thargor
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    Great reviews anyway, let us know what its like if you get it.


  • #198
    shuffles88
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    CFC1969 wrote: »
    I checked AMAZON, and this fryer is cheaper then the Phillips .... any opinions if its worth it? 113 EUR all in (Postage included)

    http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00FQKCSAY/ref=psdc_3147531_t2_B0042EU3A2

    Currys have the airfryer for 109 http://www.currys.ie/product/hd923020-viva-airfryer-ink-black/322950/396.2.9


  • #199
    highly1111
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    shuffles88 wrote: »
    Currys have the airfryer for 109 http://www.currys.ie/product/hd923020-viva-airfryer-ink-black/322950/396.2.9

    Hi

    I ordered the above yesterday but this one - http://www.currys.ie/Mobile/Product/tefal-gh806115-actifry-plus-fryer-white/317448/396.2.9#ctl00_ctl00__nestedContent__mainpageContent_ProductFamilyDetailsView1_liProductDetails

    Is now the same price - its 1.2kg capacity vs the 0.8 with the Philips but doesn't have an adjustable thermostat. We're 2 adults and 3 young kids - am I mad getting the smaller one?? I've heard great things about the Philips one but very little about the tefal one??

    The tefal one is also only in white which is putting me off!!

    Any advise??


  • #200
    vulmac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 142 ✭✭vulmac


    highly1111 wrote: »
    Hi

    I ordered the above yesterday but this one - http://www.currys.ie/Mobile/Product/tefal-gh806115-actifry-plus-fryer-white/317448/396.2.9#ctl00_ctl00__nestedContent__mainpageContent_ProductFamilyDetailsView1_liProductDetails

    Is now the same price - its 1.2kg capacity vs the 0.8 with the Philips but doesn't have an adjustable thermostat. We're 2 adults and 3 young kids - am I mad getting the smaller one?? I've heard great things about the Philips one but very little about the tefal one??

    The tefal one is also only in white which is putting me off!!

    Any advise??
    I had the Tefal for two years. It done the job well only downside was parts kept breaking. I replaced the paddle ,the rim guard and the plastic top. It was a bit like Triggers brush in Fools and Horses. The plastic lid is very hard to keep clean. I bought the Philips and the difference was amazing. The best chips ever be it from frozen or fresh potatoes. The Philips wins hands down . I bought a second fryer a Russel Hobbs from Power City it was on offer and about 95% as good as the Philips. Not much in the difference between the two except the Philips would be a minute or two faster.


  • #201
    mailburner
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 23,931 ✭✭✭✭mailburner


    highly1111 wrote: »
    Hi

    I ordered the above yesterday but this one - http://www.currys.ie/Mobile/Product/tefal-gh806115-actifry-plus-fryer-white/317448/396.2.9#ctl00_ctl00__nestedContent__mainpageContent_ProductFamilyDetailsView1_liProductDetails

    Is now the same price - its 1.2kg capacity vs the 0.8 with the Philips but doesn't have an adjustable thermostat. We're 2 adults and 3 young kids - am I mad getting the smaller one?? I've heard great things about the Philips one but very little about the tefal one??

    The tefal one is also only in white which is putting me off!!

    Any advise??

    you'll regret getting the smaller one if you're feeding five
    unless the kids are very young I doubt very much you would get enough chips in it for all of ye
    i filled it and had enough chips for myself and two four year olds

    had a tefal for a week it was find also in that the food tasted every bit as good
    how long it may last is another thing


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