Bought this cause my mom told me its great, well she didn't mean this one specific.
I went though a bunch of different brands and models, but decide to go with Philips as it is a trusted brand for small appliances, and I just love it.
It is quiet, which was my main concern since there is a fan, and from previous experience, any small appliances with a fan could be sort of annoying cause I am sensitive to noise, but this is not the case. I am actually surprised with how quiet it is.
It is also easy to use, basically just set temp and time and hit run, preset menu means nothing but a timer for specific kind of food you put in, but I figured them not always accurate, so adjust the time and temp as you wish.
I also figured that air fryer tends to have a learning curve, normally it takes few tries to cook the food to your preference, at least that was what happened to me, so don't be disappointed if your first few tries did not went as you wish, it is OK, keep trying and you will get it figured out.
Don't take ANY online recipes or preset menus as granted, they are not tailored to you, only thing you may need is a printed temp chart to convert degree C to F or reverse and stick it near machine for future use, this machine comes as F and there is no setting to change that, not somewhere I can find at least.
Also, buy some paper trays, 9 inch square type fits 6.6 quarts model perfect, they really helps, I would stay away from silicon trays even if they are claimed to be air fryer safe, I just don't bother with cleaning as much I can.
The main reason to use air fryer is to get rid of extra oil and fat, but a little bit cooking spray helps with flavor and doneness, so give it a try as well.
| Brand | Philips Domestic Appliances |
|---|---|
| Model Number | NA230/00 |
| Colour | Black |
| Product Dimensions | 40.39 x 30.73 x 30.73 cm; 5.49 kg |
| Capacity | 6.2 liters |
| Power/Wattage | 1700 watts |
| Voltage | 220 Volts |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Auto shut-off | Yes |
| Special Features | Temperature Control |
| Item Weight | 5.49 kg |
