
I always found something that would fit, but it often took a little bit of rummaging in the back of the cupboard first. When using the Airfryer XXL to prepare things like brownies and quiches, some of the baking dishes in my kitchen cupboards were just a little too big. One issue I did encounter was finding cookware that was the right size and shape to fit into the cooking basket. It's intuitive and very easy - you'll figure it out in no time. Then press the timer button to choose your cooking time, confirm your choice and then sit back while the Airfryer XXL goes to work. If you'd rather cook in manual mode, press the temperature button and then dial in your desired temperature on the digital display. There are pre-set programs for frozen fries, homemade fries, whole fish, chicken drumsticks and a whole chicken.

In terms of controls, you can program in your desired settings using a series of push buttons and a dial. All removable parts are dishwasher-safe, which is handy when it's time for the post-dinner clean-up, and there's also an extra rack to increase your available cooking surface. You've got 1.4kg of cooking capacity to work with, and the handle is attached to the cooking basket which features a removable mesh bottom.īelow this sits the fat reducer insert, which slips into place at the bottom of the pan. Grasp the handle on the front, pull gently and the cooking basket slides out smoothly. It's also easy to set up and use straight out of the box. But it is a good-looking piece of kit, and its slick black design with copper highlights means it should look right at home in many modern kitchens. The XXL also weighs in at around the 8kg mark, so it's far from the lightest appliance you'll have in your kitchen. If you're short on cupboard or bench space, you'll probably want to consider something a little smaller. That's by no means a criticism - any product with XXL in its name obviously ain't going to be small - but it's something worth being aware of.

The first thing I noticed when I unboxed the Philips Airfryer XXL was just how large this thing is.
