Multi-cookers

Healthy Choice 6.5L Digital Air Fryer AFG605 review

Healthy Choice 6.5L Digital Air Fryer AFG605

CHOICE Expert Rating

74%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • On/off and start button appears when the unit is connected to power, contrast colour.
  • Pre-programmed settings with adjustable time and temperature plus variable temperature selection.
  • Digital display with touch controls.
  • Some food can be viewed from the glass bowl during cooking.
  • Audible feedback response to control selection and audible response to end of cooking.
  • Unit has a black plastic exterior which is easy to wipe over.
  • Unit has a uniform compact size and shape, may fit comfortably into a cupboard. OK to lift and move.
  • Can adjust cooking time and temperature when cooking is in progress.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • No written labelling pre programmed settings are symbols may need to refer to the instruction manual initially.
  • Cooking bowl is heavy with load 2.4kg and not comfortable to lift with one hand.
  • Touch screen controls may not respond if there is grease or residue on the surface.
  • The glass bowl has two handles, need to slide out the bowl to access the rear handle to lift easily, handles can become dangerously hot.
  • Unit does not have a back cover at the rear of the unit. The bowl is exposed at the back, care needs to be taken when positioning the unit.
  • Cooling fan continues to run after cooking time ends (approx. 20secs), can be annoying if you need to wait to restart.
  • Glass bowl may require soaking to remove any baked on residue. Bowl is heavy can be awkward to handle when cleaning.
  • Wire shield over fan and element reduces grease splatters but can be difficult to clean, is not removable. With no access to the fan and element, over time 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 only, limited recipes.

Type

Lid, drawer or shelves
Drawer

Recommended products

Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
74%
Performance score
80%
Ease of use score
65%
General ease of use
60%
Ease of using the controls
65%
Ease of cleaning
70%
Crumbed chicken score
90%
Frozen straight-cut chips score
85%
Marinated chicken wings score
70%
Roast pork score
75%

Sustainability

Shop Ethical rating
B
Warranty (years)
1
Country of origin
China

Related products

Availability
Tested model

Cost

Price
$180.00
Running cost per year
$24.00

Specifications

Measured exterior temperatures – controls/handle/door or lid
25°C / 26°C / 106°C
Temperature range
40 – 200°C
External dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
29 x 29 x 35
Weight (kg)
5.4
Claimed capacity
6.5L
Claimed power (W)
1200
Controls/indicators – type and location
Digital display, touch controls, front top of unit
Pre-programmed settings
8 pre-set cooking functions: shrimp, steak, fries, wings, fish, chicken, defrost, plus manual setting
Accessories supplied
Mesh tray, heat proof mat
Internal pan/bowl material
Glass
Website
lenoxx.com.au
Measured usable capacity (L)
6
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
Not applicable

Features

Rotating basket
Timer cut-out
Dishwasher safe
Twin basket
Viewing window
1

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