Multi-cookers

Taste The Difference Air Roaster HD15 review

Taste The Difference Air Roaster HD15

CHOICE Expert Rating

79%
What is the CHOICE Expert Rating?
Good points

Good Points

  • Viewing window.
  • Large press sealed controls for temperature and time.
  • Plastic exterior easy to clean.
  • Non-stick cooking bowl easy to clean by hand or dishwasher.
  • Accessories include a grill rack, rotiserie tumble fryer, rotisserie cage and forks, Skewer rack and skewers, tongs and grill tray.
  • Some accessories can be stored inside unit.
  • When lid is lifted open it locks into place, lid is heavy but spring loaded.
  • Rubber feet prevent sliding.
  • Some accessories can be stored inside unit.
  • Controls have a large digital display and are positioned on the top of unit, easy to access.
  • Controls are easy to use with contrasting colours and written preprogramed function settings.
  • No stirring or shaking of food when using rotating basket..
  • Grill, roasts, bakes, fry, rotisserie cooking.
  • Fits a whole chicken.
Bad points

Bad Points

  • Viewing window of lid is a smokey plastic may not see clearly colour change.
  • Basic instructions limited cooking guidelines.
  • Auto shut off for element only.
  • No cord storage.
  • Rotating basket is stainless steel food can become trapped making cleaning difficult.
  • Cooking pan has no handles making it difficult to remove when hot and with a load, need to protect hands when removing rotating basket and bowl.
  • Strength required to release lid, need to push lever up to lower.
  • Large unit but square can be difficult to store
  • Rotating basket can be fiddly to install.
  • When the timer cuts out the element turns off but the fan continues to run.

Type

Lid, drawer or shelves
Lid

Recommended products

Recommended

Test results

CHOICE Expert Rating
79%
Performance score
85%
Ease of use score
70%
General ease of use
Ease of using the controls
Ease of cleaning
Crumbed chicken score
75%
Frozen straight-cut chips score
95%
Marinated chicken wings score
Not tested
Roast pork score
Not tested

Sustainability

Shop Ethical rating
Warranty (years)
Not collected
Country of origin
China

Related products

Availability
Discontinued model

Cost

Price
$399.00
Running cost per year
Not tested

Specifications

Measured exterior temperatures – controls/handle/door or lid
38°C / 41°C / 41°C
Temperature range
80 – 240°C
External dimensions (cm, H x W x D)
32 x 31 x 39
Weight (kg)
6.5
Claimed capacity
10L
Claimed power (W)
1360
Controls/indicators – type and location
Soft button control with temperatures and time (99 min), top position
Pre-programmed settings
DIY, nuts, chicken, cake, skewer, steak, french fries, fish
Accessories supplied
Grill rack, grill tray, rotisserie cage, handling tongs, set of rotisserie forks, multi-skewer rack, tumble fryer
Internal pan/bowl material
Non-stick
Website
tvshop.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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