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Philips Air Fryer XL £159

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    #2
    _Kaiser_
    Registered Users Posts: 28,666 ✭✭✭✭_Kaiser_


    Ordered... I have the standard digital one years but I thought it was dead a few weeks ago after cleaning it and the bottom is partly melted after getting too close to the hob one time so I might as well just update :)


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    Tar.Aldarion
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    Have the xxl version and can really recommend, one of the the best things I've bought.


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    #4
    McMurphy
    Registered Users Posts: 13,365 ✭✭✭✭McMurphy


    Finally took the plunge on one of these. Kitchen real estate is becoming scarce in my house tbh, herself won't be impressed prob, but until she starts doing the cooking, the kitchen is my responsibility. :)


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    Barr
    Registered Users Posts: 6,991 ✭✭✭Barr


    McMurphy wrote: »
    Finally took the plunge on one of these. Kitchen real estate is becoming scarce in my house tbh, herself won't be impressed prob, but until she starts doing the cooking, the kitchen is my responsibility. :)

    Once you start using it , you'll wonder how you ever coped without one .

    My missus was sceptical at first , now the oven is mostly reduntant with the airfryer


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    InDarkWoods
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭InDarkWoods


    What kind of stuff do you normally cook? We are thinking of getting one, but we use the pan and oven a lot.


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    EletricMan
    Registered Users Posts: 241 ✭✭EletricMan


    Much of a difference between this and the xxl? Was watching the xxl but no movement on price


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    hynesie08
    Registered Users Posts: 9,688 ✭✭✭hynesie08


    InDarkWoods wrote: »
    What kind of stuff do you normally cook? We are thinking of getting one, but we use the pan and oven a lot.

    Chicken, veg, breakfast, burgers, fries, anything you can think of really, mine gets used at least 4 days a week....

    The pan only gets used for eggs these days.


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    honda boi
    Registered Users Posts: 1,696 ✭✭✭honda boi


    I have the XL version. Is it worthwhile upgrading to the XXL version?


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    Tar.Aldarion
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    EletricMan wrote: »
    Much of a difference between this and the xxl? Was watching the xxl but no movement on price

    xxl little bigger basket, wider and taller. Don't need to preheat it while you do with the xl, nicer controls, not really sure what else.

    Can have a look at this:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOaLTRSBbwg


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    Barr
    Registered Users Posts: 6,991 ✭✭✭Barr


    The xxl version is about £80 more -surely it cant be worth upgrading .


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    Tar.Aldarion
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    honda boi wrote: »
    I have the XL version. Is it worthwhile upgrading to the XXL version?

    I personally wouldn't upgrade if I had the smaller one, unless you are having space limitations and it's annoying. They are fairly similar.


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    Barr
    Registered Users Posts: 6,991 ✭✭✭Barr


    Just looking abit further into the size aspect.

    This is the origianl machine I bought . Still for sale at £250 :eek:


    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00BS97UUA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


    My older one holds 3 litres , the newer one (about same diminsions) hold 7 litres.

    That is a big upgrade in cappacity and I found the original plenty adequate for a family.


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    Johnny_Fontane
    Registered Users Posts: 3,093 ✭✭✭Johnny_Fontane


    Its mega for chips.

    I always peel and chop the spuds, give them a really good wash, dry them in a tea towel, then put into a pyrex dish with some olive oil, cover with cliing film, then bung in the microwave for 5/6 minutes.
    They'll come out softish, spread them out on a baking tray and let cool.

    then bung them in the airfryer for super crispy, fluffy chips with those delicious edgy bits.

    It's alot I know, but the only extra step is the microwave/cooling piece


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    crushproof
    Registered Users Posts: 2,719 ✭✭✭crushproof


    Johnny_Fontane wrote: »
    Its mega for chips.

    I always peel and chop the spuds, give them a really good wash, dry them in a tea towel, then put into a pyrex dish with some olive oil, cover with cliing film, then bung in the microwave for 5/6 minutes.
    They'll come out softish, spread them out on a baking tray and let cool.

    then bung them in the airfryer for super crispy, fluffy chips with those delicious edgy bits.

    It's alot I know, but the only extra step is the microwave/cooling piece

    I'll doing this tonight! Cheers, can never perfect chips in our air fryer.


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    Barr
    Registered Users Posts: 6,991 ✭✭✭Barr


    I find it great for steak as well , so handy .

    The only thing it doesnt cook well, is mushrooms :(


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    youcancallmeal
    Registered Users Posts: 7,985 ✭✭✭youcancallmeal


    I'm a bit sceptical but friends have raving about air fryers for a while now so gone ahead and ordered


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    bkrangle
    Registered Users Posts: 607 ✭✭✭bkrangle


    I've had the older model of the Philips XL for the past 2 years and have used it almost every day in that time.

    My GF was skeptical when I first bought it but now she loves it and has bought the same model for her mother.

    It's a great piece of kit, the only downside being that cleaning it is a bit gross (if you are lazy like me and don't do it frequently enough!)


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    Car99
    Registered Users Posts: 2,530 ✭✭✭Car99


    We have two of the standard size airfryers and they're always on the go . Bought em for sub £60 each a good few years back when black friday actually did have deals


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    RIALTO1
    Registered Users Posts: 672 ✭✭✭RIALTO1


    this or the Ninja multi-cooker?


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    EletricMan
    Registered Users Posts: 241 ✭✭EletricMan


    Xxl down to 199gbp

    Canceled my XL order and ordered the xxl

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-HD9650-99-Collection-Technology/dp/B077ZFCZT3/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=xxl+philips+air+fryer&qid=1606553423&sprefix=xxl+ph&sr=8-3


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    Smurts
    Registered Users Posts: 243 ✭✭Smurts


    My XL has already shipped, would have went for the Xxl 😩


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    ErinGoBrath
    Registered Users Posts: 2,344 ✭✭✭ErinGoBrath


    EletricMan wrote: »
    Xxl down to 199gbp

    Canceled my XL order and ordered the xxl

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-HD9650-99-Collection-Technology/dp/B077ZFCZT3/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=xxl+philips+air+fryer&qid=1606553423&sprefix=xxl+ph&sr=8-3

    Thanks for this, just cancelled and reordered too


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    knipper
    Registered Users Posts: 224 ✭✭knipper


    Did likewise thanks for the heads up. Is the XXL much bigger or is it bigger capacity.


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    bromley52
    Registered Users Posts: 2,792 ✭✭✭bromley52


    It says usually dispatched in 1 to 2 months. Customs might be an issue if it arrived after Dec.


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    ErinGoBrath
    Registered Users Posts: 2,344 ✭✭✭ErinGoBrath


    bromley52 wrote: »
    It says usually dispatched in 1 to 2 months. Customs might be an issue if it arrived after Dec.

    This has changed in the last hour. My order has expected delivery date of Dec 14th


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    EletricMan
    Registered Users Posts: 241 ✭✭EletricMan


    ErinGoBrath wrote: »
    This has changed in the last hour. My order has expected delivery date of Dec 14th

    When I ordered mine I got it due the 4th, my XL I ordered last night had a longer date.


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    vicadd
    Registered Users Posts: 341 ✭✭vicadd


    EletricMan wrote: »
    Xxl down to 199gbp

    Canceled my XL order and ordered the xxl

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Philips-HD9650-99-Collection-Technology/dp/B077ZFCZT3/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=xxl+philips+air+fryer&qid=1606553423&sprefix=xxl+ph&sr=8-3

    Ordered the XXL thanks. Was too late to cancel the XL as they say already dispatched...so have to refuse delivery or return it.

    Or if someone missed deal and wants the XL for the price I paid (£161), PM me.


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    Barr
    Registered Users Posts: 6,991 ✭✭✭Barr


    OmegaGene wrote: »
    You need to use some spray oil on the mushrooms first or sometimes I lay some rashers over a bed of mushrooms

    I tried the spray oil but the mushrooms are never great . It is the one time I have to get the frying pan out.

    Everything else is horsed into the airfryer with great results.


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    bromley52
    Registered Users Posts: 2,792 ✭✭✭bromley52


    Barr wrote: »
    I tried the spray oil but the mushrooms are never great . It is the one time I have to get the frying pan out.

    Everything else is horsed into the airfryer with great results.

    What about fried eggs?


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    The_Honeybadger
    Registered Users Posts: 4,155 ✭✭✭The_Honeybadger


    We have the original XL for three years, family of five. I honestly don’t know what we would do without it. It’s used every day, sometimes a couple of times a day. Best kitchen gadget we have ever bought by a mile. They are expensive but for the usage it gets here it’s great value. We have a pantry off the kitchen where it’s kept and used so counter space not an issue.

    I’m hoping to get another year out of the one I have and will probably have to upgrade next year, will probably go with the XXL if it’s reduced then.

    Some extended family have cheaper alternative versions but they don’t compare to the Philips XL in terms of cooking times and ease of cleaning etc. Maybe some of the newer alternatives are better but I’ll be sticking with what I know.


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