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Wanna Buy An Air Fryer? Here Are 5 Tips To Help You Find The Perfect One

From safety to settings, there's loads to consider!

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1. Looking to eat healthier? Get an air fryer with the right technology to help you do that.

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While air fryers may all seem similar, they're not all the same, especially when it comes to the technology they use to cook your food.

If you're looking to eat healthier but still maintain all the flavour and the right texture in your food, look out for air fryers that can cook your food with little to no added oil and are able to drain fat. That way, you can still enjoy your favourite meals guilt-free!

2. Those with busy lifestyles should look for something that can help you simplify your cooking and save time

A huge plus point for air fryers is that they make cooking super easy. Even total kitchen noobs will be able to whip up something in no time at all! It's a great time saver for busy parents and working professionals too, especially when you're working from home.

To take full advantage of this, compare the modes and settings of different air fryers when you're considering which one to buy.

Look out for ones that have lots of preprogrammed options to make your time in the kitchen totally hassle-free. Some even have specific settings for particular popular dishes, so all you have to do is press a button and let the air fryer do its thing!

3. Opt for trusted brands that are known for their quality products and high safety standards

This is particularly important if you have kids in the house, especially if they love helping out in the kitchen. It can be super fun to cook with your little ones, but you gotta keep them safe.

If made with low-quality materials or without the proper research and development, the outer part of the air fryer can heat up when in use, and become very hot to the touch. This could lead to potential burns, ouch!

So, when shopping for an air fryer, make sure to ask lots of questions about the safety features, and try to test it out or get a demonstration if you can.

4. Look for an air fryer that can cook in more ways than one

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It may be called an air FRYer, but some can do so much more than just frying. Look out for models that let you do other types of cooking too, like steaming, roasting, grilling, and even baking!

This kind of air fryer is particularly great for those Masterchefs-in-the-making who loveeee creating all kinds of dishes. An air fryer doesn't have to limit your cooking, it can actually help you do a lot more with less effort.

5. Consider what capacity/size best suits your needs

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Since it's important to not overcrowd the air fryer basket, choosing the right one for you is all about how much food you're gonna be cooking and how many people you're gonna be cooking for.

If you have a big family and often need to serve up big portions, then opt for larger air fryers so you won't have to cook in multiple batches. Some air fryers are even big enough to fit a whole chicken! But if you're living on your own or have a small family, then a smaller air fryer should be enough.

If you’re looking for a family-size air fryer that thinks like a chef, check out the new Philips Airfryer XXL Smart Sensing

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With it's large capacity and nifty features, it's easier than ever to whip up yummy meals for the whole family! It's super versatile—you can use it to fry, bake, grill, roast, and even reheat your meals.

Thanks to the Philips Air flow and starfish design, every bite is delicious. It cooks food uniformly on all sides, serving up perfect meals every time.

It even has a convenient 'Save your favourite' setting that lets you save how you like your favourite dish cooked. Then, the next time you wanna makan that dish, just hit that button and the Philips Airfryer XXL Smart Sensing will make it just how you like it, yaaaas!

Here are some of its key features:

Healthier option
The Philips Airfryer XXL Smart Sensing has both Rapid Air technology and Fat removal technology. This lets you enjoy healthier fried food that's crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with up to 90% less fat*.

Instead of oil, it uses hot air to fry food, with little to no added oil. Plus, Philips Rapid Air creates seven times faster airflow**, giving you crispier food for a more delicious taste.

The Philips Airfryer XXL Smart Sensing is also the only air fryer with Fat Removal technology. This allows it to separate and capture excess fat.

*Compared to french fries cooked in conventional Philips fryer.

**Compared to airflow measured in Philips Viva Airfryer basket with flat bottom.

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Smart Sensing technology
This air fryer does all the thinking and cooking for you. Even someone who only knows how to make instant noodles will be able to create delicious meals! Just choose a food type and press a button—that's all it takes to create perfect meals, as the smart sensor automatically adjusts the time and temperature.

Whether you're cooking homemade fries, frozen food, drumsticks, fish, or even a whole chicken, the Philips Airfryer XXL Smart Sensing can cook them all perfectly. Just push a button and let it do all the work for you

Cooks meals 1.5 times faster than an oven*
Thanks to the instant heat and Rapid Airflow technology, your food will cook 1.5 times faster than in an oven*. The best part is that you don't even need to preheat the air fryer. Just turn it on and start cooking immediately.

*Compared to french fries and chicken drumsticks in a conventional oven.

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Safety
As a 129-year-old brand, you can trust that Philips knows what they're doing when it comes to safety. Made from quality materials and having gone through proper research and development, you can rest assured that the Airfryer XXL Smart Sensing is safe to use, even for kids. It even comes with a two-year warranty.

XXL capacity
It truly lives up to the XXL in its name. Designed to cater for the whole family, the Philips Airfryer XXL Smart Sensing has the capacity to cook a whole chicken or up to 1.4kg of fries. Fuyohhh, that's a lot of food!

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Interested in getting one? Click here to find out more about the Philips Airfryer XXL Smart Sensing.

Or, if you intend to buy one during this CMCO or the upcoming 11.11 mega shopping sales day, visit the Philips Official Store on Lazada.

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