Multi-cookers

Philips XXL Airfryer Premium HD9861 review

Philips XXL Airfryer Premium HD9861

CHOICE Expert Rating

79%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Comprehensive instructions with cooking guidelines and a recipe book. Instructions include other languages and recipes are available online.
  • Audible sound when timer ends.
  • Plastic exterior easy to clean.
  • Easy to clean non-stick aluminium cooking drawer.
  • Drawer is easy to wash in a domestic sink.
  • 5 Preset program.
  • The bowl and basket sit on a slide out platform so the bowl does not tilt when removing to distribute food.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Some food particles can get stuck in wire grill of cooking tray and may require additional attention when cleaning.
  • Fairly large unit OK to store uniform shape.
  • No viewing window.
  • Pan and basket sit on a slide out base this can be annoying when shaking the basket. However the bowl does not tilt when sliding out to view the food.
  • Cooking basket is reasonably heavy with load.
  • Cooking bowl has a large handle with no grip ok to hold.
  • Some food particles can get stuck in wire grill of cooking tray and may require additional attention when cleaning.
  • Can be difficult to clean around exposed element.
  • Extra removable base piece sits in drawer which is extra to clean.
  • May need to place under a rangehood when roasting fatty meats as it can smoke.
  • Food needs to be shaken a few times during cooking to get better even cooking and browning.

Type

Lid, drawer or shelves
Drawer

Recommended products

Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
79%
Performance score
87%
Ease of use score
68%
General ease of use
70%
Ease of using the controls
70%
Ease of cleaning
65%
Crumbed chicken score
95%
Frozen straight-cut chips score
80%
Marinated chicken wings score
70%
Roast pork score
90%

Sustainability

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

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Cost

Price
$629.00
Running cost per year
$39.00

Specifications

Measured exterior temperatures – controls/handle/door or lid
30°C / 27°C / 40°C
Temperature range
40 – 200°C
External dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
31 x 32 x 34
Weight (kg)
8.6
Claimed capacity
1400g
Claimed power (W)
2225
Controls/indicators – type and location
Soft press control, LCD display, indicator lights, front position
Pre-programmed settings
5 pre-set cooking functions: frozen fries, homemade fries, whole fish, chicken drumsticks, whole chicken, plus favourites and keep warm
Accessories supplied
Double layer grilling rack, removable mesh bottom, non-stick base
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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