Philips Avance Collection HD9641 TurboStar Plastic Hot air Fryer – 1425W – Black

I’m a newbie at AirFrying but I have some thoughts specifically about the standard size Philips AirFryer models. I have the Philips 9641/96 (USA model with the improved V2 airflow technology) with the Dual Level Rack and Grill accessories. This model Philips is expensive, if you buy at list price, but I see them discounted regularly. Yes, they are more costly than other AirFryers, however there are reasons why.In my limited AirFryer experience (4 weeks) I’ve cooked bacon (with the dual level rack), steakhouse style baked potatoes, French fries, curly fries, grilled cheese sandwiches, Parmesan asparagus, Hasselback potatoes, tiny chickens (Cornish Game Hens here in the USA), buttermilk chicken tenders, buffalo wings, frozen potstickers, chicken thighs and honey roasted carrots. All have come out quite good, even with the stock recipes from the Philips recipe book or from Internet recipes where I’ve compared several approaches and taken the average time/temps.The DesignI’ve watched a bunch of YouTube videos about AirFrying and note that most of the non-Philips airfryers either have large holes in the main basket or none at all. The Philips baskets have a mesh bottom and a wide trough around the inner basket, which I believe allows greater airflow to evenly and quickly heat the food based on the fact that I don’t need to toss recipe ingredients as frequently as with other AF designs to achieve even cooking results. The unique starfish air circulation design doesn’t appear to just be hype. I also chose this ‘advanced’ model as it’s supposed to have improved V2 airflow and a slightly smaller counter footprint. This Philips model is VERY quiet. The cooking basket and accessories are non-stick but are not Teflon, I believe.Philips AF comes only with a std basket with mesh bottom panel. The good news is that the std Philips design allows maximum airflow during cooking the majority of things while optional (bad new$) accessories like the grill and deep cooking pan give you the flexibility to cook more foods in the same device with max efficiency. This was certainly a design choice and I’ve come to appreciate the path that Philips took, even though it cost me more to acquire the optional accessories.Cleaning, which you should do after every cook, is exceptionally easy as the basket comes completely apart (basket frame, handle and mesh screen bottom) for scrubbing over the sink. You can put the parts in the dishwasher but I prefer to quickly hand wash them.Things that annoy meThe capacity is modest, although the dual level rack does expand the capacity for some recipes. It’s perfect for one or possible two people, but would not serve a family of 4 (I know Philips offers a larger model). I look at the modest capacity as a way to enforce portion control for myself. But the Std size models would work nicely for a family as a second oven for side dishes, quick meals for kids or dessert. Second, the temperature only increments 25F at a time. I would prefer to be able to set more specific temps, however I note that adjusting the cook time seems to compensate quite well for temps that are only close to times I see in online recipes.Things I’ve learnedI LOVE the speed of counter top convection cooking and the use of less fats in my cooking. I use an oil MISTER, which produces a more delicate mist than other oil sprayers that seem to default to a gloppy stream after a few sprays. I’m hoping to enjoy some energy savings by not having to heat up a full oven to cook a single baked potato or sheet pan of roasted vegetables and chicken breast.SummaryI think that this Philips AF offers well thought out design and exceptional quality, albeit at premium pricing. I’d recommend the Philips AF if the capacity meets your needs and if you’re not too price sensitive. — Remember, you only buy it once and it will last for years.

Having gone without a deep fryer for over 40 years (I’m already fat), I of course still missed the flavor, having used a conventional oven to heat fries, onion rings, etc. so I decided to give an airfryer a shot. I’ve ended up using mine, up to FOUR TIMES in the same day !!! Hash brown patties at breakfast, toasted ravioli at lunch, mozzarella sticks for my son, sausage balls in the evening for both of us. My conventional oven + stick-free foil are now practically retired. Clean up is simple, using either hot, soapy water in the sink, or the dishwasher. Not only am I eating healthier, but also saving on my electric bill !!! Best recipe so far has been roasted potatoes, using olive oil, and Lipton’s onion soup mix. This fryer is VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to anyone interested in buying one. Enjoy !

Unknown to me, the temperature settings on this fryer are limited to 25 degree increments – 200, 225, 250, 300 etc. Not being familiar with this type of cooking, I searched online for recipes and VERY few have settings for these degrees – many require like 230 degrees or 380, etc. The app and documents that come with this fryer only include a handful of recipes. Maybe I missed this detail in the description, but if I had known this, I would have opted for a different model. Too expensive in my mind to be this limiting.

I love my air fryer! Most packaged foods like tater tots, cauliflower tots, veggie burgers, Texas Toast, have enough of their own fat content to fry up perfectly without adding a drop of oil. The rest like homemade falafel and spring rolls get a spritz of spray oil and they’re good to go. It also cooks quickly and evenly. The turbo feature of this air fryer is what makes it great and worth a little extra money over cheaper brands. I can’t live without it! It’s a dream to clean but, I also use the parchment paper liners with holes to help keep it clean. I found them here on Amazon. I heartily recommend this Philips Air Fryer.

Works just as advertised. I love crunchy foods and this is the perfect machine to “fry” everything. I’ve made avocado fries, roasted green bean, fried cauliflower and so much more. It’s turned my cooking much healthier and tastier. Would highly recommend if you can afford the premium price.

If you understand how air fryers works then this is a really good investment. For me it was either Costco one (ninja or something like that) or Phillips. Ended up with Phillips because of the quality build.-The plastic doesn’t have a “plastic” odour like the cheap brands.-Easy to clean and use. Just follow the manual, is very detailed.Too bad they don’t come with all the additional accesories.

This is an amazing appliance. It is constantly in use. It is essentially a mini convection oven (or an easy bake oven for grown ups). It is very easy to clean and does a great job cooking the food. Most of the time I do potatoes but I’ve also cooked a small chicken, pork tenderloin, frozen croissants, breasts, wings and legs. Pretty much anything you would put in the oven. No need to heat up a large oven. I’m very happy with it but glad I got it on sale. Note that the temperature scale is in 25 degree increments from 100F and 400F.

I love fried food but don’t cook it often because I try to eat healthhy. This is a great alternative. Of course, the texture isn’t as good as deep-fried but it’s close enough for me. I also use it to make toast, bake cake, roast veggie and meat. One of the best things is this is very easy to clean. Warm soapy water would do the job. Great product overall.