Multi-cookers

Philips Air Fryer Premium HD9721/21 review

Philips Air Fryer Premium HD9721/21

CHOICE Expert Rating

78%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Fairly small unit easy to store – uniform shape.
  • Plastic exterior easy to clean.
  • Cooking temperature guide on top of unit, for ease of reference.
  • Audible sound when timer ends.
  • Easy to clean non-stick aluminium cooking drawer.
  • Drawer is easy to wash in a domestic sink.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Small capacity.
  • Some food particles can get stuck in wire grill of cooking tray and may require additional attention when cleaning.
  • No viewing window.
  • Small on indicator light.
  • Dial timer is large and may not be accurate.
  • Basic instructions with mainly key diagrams includes a limited recipe book. Instructions include other languages. Some recipes available online.
  • Food needs to be shaken a few times during cooking as it has a small capacity.
  • Cooking bowl has a large handle with no grip ok to hold.
  • Can be difficult to clean around exposed element.
  • Extra removable base piece sits in drawer extra to clean.

Type

Lid, drawer or shelves
Drawer

Recommended products

Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
78%
Performance score
87%
Ease of use score
65%
General ease of use
65%
Ease of using the controls
60%
Ease of cleaning
70%
Crumbed chicken score
85%
Frozen straight-cut chips score
80%
Marinated chicken wings score
85%
Roast pork score
90%

Sustainability

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

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Cost

Price
$299.00
Running cost per year
$33.00

Specifications

Measured exterior temperatures – controls/handle/door or lid
27°C / 25°C / 35°C
Temperature range
80 – 200°C
External dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
28 x 26 x 34
Weight (kg)
5.5
Claimed capacity
800g
Claimed power (W)
1500
Controls/indicators – type and location
Dial controls for temperature and time, on and indicator light, front position
Pre-programmed settings
Variable temperatures
Accessories supplied
Removable mesh bottom
Internal pan/bowl material
Non-stick
Website
philips.com.au
Measured usable capacity (L)
Not measured
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 checked

Features

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

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