Multi-cookers

Philips Air Fryer Essential HD9200/21 review

Philips Air Fryer Essential HD9200/21

CHOICE Expert Rating

75%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Small drawer with a removable basket, easy slide cover with a push button to release the basket from the drawer.
  • Relatively compact sized unit, easy to store.
  • Small basket has a non stick coating and is relatively easy to clean in a domestic sink.
  • 2 large dial controls with grip for temperature and time.
  • Cooking guide written on the top of the unit with times and temperatures for basic foods.
  • One On indicator light is bright and clear.
  • Detailed instructions available on website. Need to download the Nutri U App for a comprehensive guide and recipes, not specific to this model.
  • Packaging is made from 90% recycled materials.
  • Hundreds of mouth-watering air fryer recipes available on the app.
  • Unit has a white plastic exterior which is easy to wipe over.
  • Easy to clean non-stick crisper tray.
  • Can add additional cooking time when cooking is in process.
  • Audible sound when timer ends.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Labelling is small but clear with 40°C increments for temperature and timer has 10 min increments, may not be accurate.
  • No viewing window.
  • Drawer has ridges where residue can stick, fairly easy to clean in a domestic sink.
  • Can be difficult to clean around exposed element.
  • No on/off button timer control will turn on the unit.

Type

Lid, drawer or shelves
Drawer

Recommended products

Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
75%
Performance score
79%
Ease of use score
68%
General ease of use
75%
Ease of using the controls
65%
Ease of cleaning
65%
Crumbed chicken score
90%
Frozen straight-cut chips score
70%
Marinated chicken wings score
80%
Roast pork score
75%

Sustainability

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

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$199.00
Running cost per year
$18.00

Specifications

Measured exterior temperatures – controls/handle/door or lid
31°C / 28°C / 43°C
Temperature range
80 – 200°C
External dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
30 x 26 x 36
Weight (kg)
4.5
Claimed capacity
4.1L
Claimed power (W)
1400
Controls/indicators – type and location
Two dial controls (one for temperature and one for time), front and top position
Pre-programmed settings
Variable temperatures
Accessories supplied
None
Internal pan/bowl material
Non-stick
Website
philips.com.au
Measured usable capacity (L)
3
Measured capacity of a cake tin
Not measured
Number of chicken nuggets that fit in the basket
Not measured
Cooking mode/s
Not checked
Size of cooking basket
Not measured
PFAS and PTFE-free claims

Features

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

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