Philips XXL Air Fryer Review: The Original, Still the Best?

Philips invented air frying as we know it—but is their XXL model today’s best for everyday, “real” home kitchens? We road-tested it on every classic fry and more.

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Specs & Features

7qt “Twin TurboStar” basket, circular, fits family or batch cook
Analog or digital versions available (digital easier)
Dishwasher safe removable basket and fat reducer grid
2-year limited warranty

Performance

French Fries: Some of the crispiest in any home cooker
Chicken: Even browning, never burned
Veggies/Snacks: Excellent, but basket shape not best for whole pizza/pita

Cleaning & Build

Fat drips into “reducing tray”—removes for easy detail cleaning
Basket and tray rarely chip; coating holds up years if not abused
Requires more “vertical” clearance (tall lid flip)

Pros & Cons

Pros:

Old-school reliability—still runs after 3–5+ years in most homes
Consistent fries/wings/nuggets—what air fryers are famous for
Basket rarely fails or flakes

Cons:

Basket is round, smaller surface than Ninja/COSORI
Lacks smart/app features and “dual zone” innovation

Who Should Buy?

Fry lovers, those who want a true “forever” home appliance
Minimalists, simple kitchen users, family batch cookers

FAQ

Q: Are the analog or digital controls better?
A: Digital for timing accuracy, analog for bulletproof reliability.

Q: Does it crisp better than Ninja or COSORI?
A: For fries? Yes. For multi-tray/zone? No.

Verdict

Not a gadgety choice, but still a gold standard for basic, reliable air frying.

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Philips XXL filled with fries and nuggets, classic control dial visible. — The classic Philips XXL delivers reliable results.