Airfryers, multicookers, air grills – these devices have different names, though they have the same function: to cook food in a hot air stream. A small enclosed space, a heating element and a fan – hot wind envelops food on all sides, and dishes with a crispy crust are cooked with little or no oil. Tastes like a fryer and tastes like a steamer.
A little history
The Hotter aero grills conquered the American market 10-15 years ago. The round glass basin had a grid on which the food was cooked, the lid had a heating element with a fan, and on top there were either rotary switches or buttons to adjust the temperature and time.
Somewhat later appeared air fryer – Tefal air grill: a large frying pan with a rotating paddle, which stirred the food during cooking.
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Then Philips air fryer began to be sold, and its shape became the model for most modern models.
Confusion with the terminology so far. Various names given by different manufacturers: Airfryer, Multicooker. Judging by queries on Yandex, the name “aero grill” wins.
Teenagers love to use the air fryer for French fries, chicken wings, hot sandwiches, etc.d. Parents can relax: their children eat delicious, but healthy meals.
A review of popular aerogrillers of 2020.
6 models in this review. One of them differs in design and operating principle. Unfortunately, its price was also too high for this type of equipment. Five models have similar design and control. They differ in the volume of the tray and the working time in one cycle: 30 min./ 60 min. Pay attention to these very indicators.
Even in a large air grill it is difficult to cook a dish for four. Makes a maximum of three servings, and if you cook steaks, then two.
Tefal FZ760030
Air grill for the price of a full oven. The most original and unique. No similar models!
The instruction is written in the style of “funny pictures”, but even without it all is clear: you put the prepared foods, close the lid, set the cooking time on the timer or select the automatic program. Everything else the air fryer does for you.
Products are automatically mixed all the time by the special mixing paddle. At the end of the program the air fryer turns off by itself.
Judging by the picture in the instructions, there is a smartphone app for this device, but the American version is not yet.
Price: 29990 Dollars.
Features: 9 automatic programs with preset time and temperature settings –
Fries, nuggets, battered dishes, spring rolls and samosas, meatballs, chicken, desserts, wok and “Other Recipes”.
Capacity: ceramic griddle for 1.2 kg.
Controls: LCD display, timer, power on indication, ready to work.
Features: maximum temperature of 220 ° C, removable parts can be washed in a dishwasher, recipe book included.
Warranty: 2 years.
Production Country: France.
Large capacity, interesting recipes, easy to use.
Very high price.
Philips HD9241/40 XL
Philips – the ancestor of the air grill in the form in which most models are now available.
Philips HD9241/40 XL – large, some dishes can be cooked for 4 people.
The device doesn’t have automatic programs, but there are graphical tips next to the control panel: how long and at what temperature you should cook this or that dish. Settings can also be saved in the air fryer’s memory.
Price: 13590 Dollars.
Features: Temperature from 60 to 200 °C, timer up to 60 min.
Capacity: basket 5.2 l, max. serving capacity 1.2 kg.
Control: touch screen, save settings, temperature and time info, ready signal.
Features: storage compartment for the power cord, removable accessories can be washed in the dishwasher, recipe book.
Dimensions: 42,3×31,5×30,2 cm.
Warranty: 2 years.
Country of production: Poland.
Large volume, ability to wash accessories in the dishwasher, easy operation.
High price.
Redmond RAG-247
This aero grill we tested during the isolation. It helped me through a time of confinement and cooked a variety and delicious dishes.
Told about all the features and functions.
Price: 11499 Dollars.
Features: 7 automatic programs – french fries, ribs, seafood, baking, chicken, steaks, fish, manual mode, the ability to change the temperature and cooking time – the range from 80 ° C to 200 ° C, time – from 0 to 30 min.
Capacity: basket 3, 1 l, maximum portion size 600 g.
Controls: Display, On/Off Buttons., To select the program, increasing and decreasing the temperature in increments of 5 ° C, increasing and decreasing the cooking time in increments of 1 min, display to show the time and temperature, indication of operation, heating, programs, temperature and time.
Features: book with 50 recipes.
Dimensions: 29.1h33,5h40,0 cm.
Guarantee: 1 year.
Country of production: China.
Read about the advantages and disadvantages in the solo test.
GFgril GFA-4000 Air Flyer
Producers are sparing on a detailed description of the features of the air grill. It says there are eight automatic programs, but it deciphers seven. They write that the basket is large, and the portion volume can not find.
Price: 7990 Dollars.
Features: 8 automatic programs – french fries, chicken legs, steak, seafood, meat, fish, baking. Temperature range 80 ° C – 200 ° C, timer 30 min.
Volume: 4L basket, not indicated portion size.
Control: display with indication of temperature and cooking time, buttons for changing temperature, time, selecting programs, turning on.
Dimensions: 32,5×38×38 cm.
Warranty: 1 year.
Country of production: China.
Full set of functions, easy to operate.
Timer for 30 minutes only.
Kitfort KT-2208
Large basket allows you to cook for mom, dad and baby. Locking the latch increases the safety of use, which is important if there are little ones in the house. Timer can be programmed for one hour of operation to grill chicken as long as it fits in the pan.
Price: 7890 Dollars.
Features: 7 automatic programs – french fries, chicken, meat, steak, seafood, fish, baking ability to change temperature and time while cooking – the range from 80 ° C to 200 ° C, time – from 0 to 60 min.
Capacity: basket 5,2 l, 300 – 600 gr. of fries, up to 500 gr. of meat.
Control: On/Off button., To select the program, increasing and decreasing the temperature in increments of 5 ° C, increasing and decreasing the cooking time in increments of 1 minute, the display to show the time and temperature, indicating the fan, the heating element, the automatic programs.
Features: latch button lock, tray sensor.
Dimensions: 38,3x37x31,2 cm.
Warranty: 1 year.
Country of production: China.
Large volume, timer for 1 hour, lock the basket.
No book of recipes.
Endever AF-118
This air grill for two, or for those who cook only for themselves.
An interesting feature: the control panel is not on the side but on the top. It is convenient, you can not bend over the device.
The timer is designed for one hour of operation, which allows you to cook large pieces of meat.
Price: 4540 Dollars.
Features: 6 automatic programs – steak, fries, fish, chicken, baking, seafood, temperature adjustment 80 ° C – 200 ° C, step 10 ° C, time 0 – 60 min.
Capacity: basket 2.6 l, serving size 100 – 500 g.
Control: ON button, “+” “-“, temperature and time display, indication of programs with tips portion sizes.
Features: control panel on the lid, rubberized feet, nonheating handle, recipe book.
Dimensions: 27×32,5×34,5 cm.
Warranty: 1 year.
Production Country: China.
Inexpensive, control panel on the top.
Not suitable for a large family.
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