Review: Philips Premium Airfryer XXL
Philips invented the air fryer category in 2010 and the Premium Airfryer XXL represents their flagship consumer model — a 7-quart XXL basket with Rapid Air circulation technology and NutriU app guidance at $299. It’s the most premium single-basket option in our test, positioned for health-conscious users and large households.
Rapid Air Technology
Philips’ Rapid Air system creates a high-speed air vortex that circulates hot air 360° around food at up to 2225W — the highest wattage in our test. The result is faster preheating (3 minutes vs. 5 minutes for lower-wattage models) and more consistent browning across the entire food surface. Philips claims up to 90% less fat compared to deep frying — realistic for high-fat foods like french fries and chicken skin.
7-Quart XXL Capacity
The 7-quart basket is the largest single basket in our test — large enough to cook a whole 3-lb chicken, a full rack of ribs, or 4 portions of salmon simultaneously. For families of 5–6 or users who batch-cook for the week, the XXL capacity eliminates multiple-batch cooking more effectively than 5–6 quart competitors.
NutriU App
The NutriU app connects via Bluetooth and provides 200+ guided recipes with automatic setting suggestions. Select “Crispy Brussels Sprouts” and the app sends the correct temperature and timer directly to the Airfryer. For users who want to expand their air fryer repertoire beyond wings and fries, the recipe library is a genuine resource.
Verdict
The Philips Premium Airfryer XXL is the right choice for health-focused users and large households who want the most established brand in the category with the largest single-basket capacity. For the same $299, the Ninja DZ401 Foodi offers dual-basket cooking with 10-quart total capacity — a more versatile choice for most families.