Multi-cookers

Brabantia Digital Air Fryer 5.5 Litre BBEK1131 review

Brabantia Digital Air Fryer 5.5 Litre BBEK1131

CHOICE Expert Rating

74%
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Good points

Good Points

  • Removable non stick cooking rack with finger holes, easy to insert and remove.
  • Drawer is fairly lightweight with a load and fairly comfortable to lift with one hand.
  • Unit has a uniform compact size and shape, may fit comfortably into a cupboard. Easy to lift and move. Small grip area under unit to assist in lifting.
  • Digital display fairly bright and clear with touch controls, On/Off and start control are combined.
  • Unit has a black plastic exterior which is easy to wipe over, mostly smooth surfaces.
  • Drawer and basket can be cleaned in a domestic sink but may require extra effort or soaking to remove any baked on residue.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • No written labelling, pre programmed settings are symbols so may need to refer to the instruction manual initially. Relatively small symbols.
  • Controls are not easy to comprehend, need to refer to the instruction manual initially.
  • No prompt to shake or turn the food.
  • Touch control display panel needs to be free from grease as it may not respond.
  • Can be difficult to clean around element. No access to the fan, overtime residue can build up around the fan, may cause residue to burn on and cause the unit to expel unpleasant odours and smoke during use.
  • Basic instructions.
  • Control panel is on the front of the unit may need to bend slightly to view.
  • Unable to adjust the time and temp in cooking is in progress.

Type

Lid, drawer or shelves
Drawer

Recommended products

Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
74%
Performance score
76%
Ease of use score
70%
General ease of use
75%
Ease of using the controls
65%
Ease of cleaning
70%
Crumbed chicken score
75%
Frozen straight-cut chips score
75%
Marinated chicken wings score
90%
Roast pork score
65%

Sustainability

Shop Ethical rating
Warranty (years)
2
Country of origin
China

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$185.00
Running cost per year
$18.00

Specifications

Measured exterior temperatures – controls/handle/door or lid
28°C / 27°C / 55°C
Temperature range
40°C – 200°C
External dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
33 x 28 x 39
Weight (kg)
4.3
Claimed capacity
5L
Claimed power (W)
1700
Controls/indicators – type and location
Digital display, touch controls, front position
Pre-programmed settings
6 menu items: defrost, french fries, fried chicken, grilled shrimp, roast and grilled fish
Accessories supplied
None n
Internal pan/bowl material
Non-stick
Website
brabantia.com.au
Measured usable capacity (L)
6
Measured capacity of a cake tin
20cm round
Number of chicken nuggets that fit in the basket
18
Cooking mode/s
Air fry
Size of cooking basket
Medium
PFAS and PTFE-free claims

Features

Rotating basket
Timer cut-out
Dishwasher safe
Twin basket
Viewing window

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