Do you want to cook foods to perfection?
What about an air fryer designed to provide you real French fries, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, and at the same, the sentiment of eating them knowing that they only contain 3% fat? In this case, you may need a great appliance for your kitchen.
We have selected three different air fryers that may fit your cooking needs, but before making a decision, let’s find out more about T Fal, Philips, and Delonghi Air Fryers.
All this information may help you decide when it comes to cooking with less oil and getting a healthy alternative to traditional deep frying.
1. T-Fal
1.1 T-fal FZ700251 Actifry Oil-Less Air Frye
So, we are going to start our comparison article with a T Fal air fryer, more exactly T-fal FZ700251 Actifry Oil-Less Air Fryer with large 2.2 lbs food capacity and recipe book, black color.
Now it is the right time to cook all your favorite fried food (up to 2.2 lbs) with only a tablespoon or less of oil.
Let’s discover what means AirFry technology: it is all about a patented heat pulse system for optimized hot air circulation that makes sure the food is evenly cooked.
In this way, you have delicious and healthy foods and healthy and tasty cooking can be done easily using the ActiFry precision spoon to measure accurate amounts of oil.
So, now you can cook so many recipes with only one tablespoon of oil, or no oil at all! And yes, this is an air fryer that is easy to use thanks to the large LCD Screen, automatic count down timer, removable ceramic coated pan and paddle.
All you have to do is to simply place the ingredients in the pan as directed in the recipe, close the lid, set up the timer, and switch it on!
This appliance has a steam-free lid and viewing window that allows you to keep an eye on your food while cooking. There is an automatic lid that opens at a push of a button for your convenience.
On the other hand, please consider the fact that the removable pan, lid, paddle, spoon, and filter can easily be disassembled and put into the dishwasher, while for the rest of the machine, you can easily wipe the components with a wet cloth or soft sponge.
2. Philips
2.1 Philips HD9641 TurboStar Technology Airfryer
Our next model is Philips TurboStar Technology Airfryer, Digital Interface, 1.8lb/2.75qt – HD9641/96.
Just think at the air as the new oil, and now with the Philips Airfryer, you can use that air to fry in a healthier way with up to 75% less fat.
In this way, you will have all food exposed to constant, circulating heat allowing you to cook your favorite foods with a tablespoon or less of oil.
Enjoy evenly fried food with no turning needed even when food is piled up.
And there is also a secret in addition to the heated air flow: the powerful direct heat from above quickly crisps the food for delicious, golden-brown results while draining excess fat.
And with the keep warm function, you can keep food ready to go for up to 30 minutes after cooking.
It is designed with a new QuickControl dial that is your main Airfryer control and all you have to do is to just turn it to set the right temperature, then click.
You have to turn again to set the time – then click to start cooking. For the cooking task, get inspired with over 200 recipes on our Airfryer recipe app. And your dinner will be a delicious pleasure for everyone.
Despite all these features, you should not ignore the efficiency of TurboStar technology that also means the Airfryer is instantly hot and ready to use immediately and with no preheat needed you can save time and start cooking right away.
And do not worry about anything because the Airfryer can do more than just fry; it also grills, roasts and even bakes so you have more options when feeding your family and entertaining guests.
3. De’Longhi
3.1 De’Longhi FH1363 MultiFry
And last but not least, we are going to present you De’Longhi FH1363 MultiFry Extra, air fryer, and Multi-Cooker, an innovative low-oil fryer that allows you to prepare delicious recipes with little or no additional oil.
The secret consists of an exclusive surround cooking system and automatic mixing paddle, so you can prepare healthier fried foods and delicious favorites.
It is more than a simple air fryer, it is a versatile machine that cooks, bakes and broils deliciously.
More exactly, it is an innovative cooking appliance that’s both an air fryer and a multi-cooker.
Now, it is your turn to easily prepare a wide variety of your favorite recipes on your countertop, from crispy French fries to sauces, from steaks to salmon.
Believe it or not, it provides a large 60oz food capacity of the FH1363 that lets you prepare enough to please the whole crowd.
But DeLonghi MultiFry even bakes pizzas, cakes, and pies, so it will be a real pleasure to serve your guests with such delicious meals. Do not forget to remove the paddle for grilling, broiling and convection baking right on your countertop.
It is extremely great to easily monitor the cooking process through the BPA-free transparent lid.
On the one hand, MultiFry’s automatic mixing paddle saves you time in the kitchen by stirring and mixing for you and on the other hand, cleanup is easy with the removable and dishwasher safe lid, paddle and bowl.
MultiFry provides excellent cooking performance with the simultaneous convection and grill cooking process for food that is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.
4. Differences
Several differences between these models will be highlighted below.
If we start talking about money, you should know that Philips Air Fryer and Delonghi Air Fryer (with the same price, check on Amazon – Philips, Delonghi) are more expensive than T Fal Air Fryer ( check price at Amazon ).
Delonghi Air Fryer is an air fryer and multicooker as well as the low-fat and multi-cooker T Fal Air Fryer.
Delonghi Air Fryer is big enough allowing you to cook up to 3.7lbs of fresh potatoes and 3.3lbs of frozen potatoes for up to 8 servings of crispy french fries.
T-Fal Air Fryer allows you to cook all your favorite fried food (up to 2.2 lbs), while Philips Air Fryer has a 3-quart capacity (1.8 lbs).
From crispy French fries to sauces and steaks to salmon, MultiFry Extra cooks everything, even bakes pizzas, cakes, and pies. Philips Air Fryer also grills, roasts, and even bakes so you have more options when feeding your family and entertaining guests, but it is not the case for T Fal Air Fryer.
Both T-Fal Air Fryer and Delonghi Air Fryer provide a viewing window that allows you to keep an eye on your food while cooking.
Despite the fact that this aspect is not mentioned for the other two models, it is important to know that T-Fal Air Fryer is not suitable for recipes with high-liquid content.
Philips Air Fryer comes with 5 presets for most popular dishes including a keep warm function. Delonghi Air Fryer includes as additional features automatic mixing process, on/off heating element function, power level dial, removable mixing paddle, non-stick & anti-scratch ceramic coated bowl, transparent lid, and removable timer.
And T-Fal Air Fryer has a simple push-button on/off switch, a digital countdown timer with buzzer, a steam-free transparent lid for at-a-glance monitoring, and a dishwasher-safe lid, nonstick pan, stirring paddle, and tablespoon for quick cleanup.
5. Conclusion
If you want to choose between these three models, we are going to try to summarize all you have found out about these air fryers.
Then, it is up to you to make a decision influenced by your cooking needs, your preferences in terms of technology and of course, your money.
T-Fal Air Fryer is perfect for anyone looking for a simple, easy and tidy way to fry your foods.
According to the customers at Amazon, this unit is highly recommended for stir fry, frying, reheating, and toasting.
It is small enough that all the parts are easily managed by a smaller person but large enough to cook for a family of four, but it is probably too small for a larger family or events.
The fact that it comes with a large basket and 2 smaller ones as well, it makes it perfect for cooking crisp catfish, shrimp, chicken tenders, and French fries. Do not worry, the fryer heats quickly and the temperature can be adjusted to whatever you will be frying.
Philips Air Fryer is a great machine, has a non-stick metal and the tray and pot are the same.
This is a model very quick to clean or put in the dishwasher and it cooks great chicken wings no oil and crisp fries are better than deep fried. In terms of capacity, it feeds a family of 4 and holds 4 med pork chops which it’s awesome.
We recommend cleaning the inside of the basket thoroughly to avoid oil residue buildup and yes, the basket bottom cleans up fine, as do all the removable parts, in the dishwasher.
Here you have a Philips AF that offers well thought out design and exceptional quality, albeit at premium pricing. You should purchase it if the capacity meets your needs and if you’re not too price sensitive.
De’Longhi FH1363 MultiFry Extra, air fryer, and Multi Cooker is a unique cooker in that it has all of the advantages of using an oven for all-around heat, but yet it is in many ways also a frying pan.
We recommend this to anyone who wants to indulge in deep-fried goodies without all the guilt as it is big enough for a family of 5 and performs as described, maybe even better!
However, this is not a commercial grade or heavy duty machine; it’s delicate like a flower, but we do not recommend it if you have rambunctious kids or impatient people around who would force it or abuse it.
7. Comparison Table
Model |
T Fal Air Fryer |
Philips Air Fryer |
Delonghi Air Fryer |
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Design |
stay-cool exterior |
unique starfish air circulation design |
exclusive design, an innovative cooking appliance that’s both an air fryer and a multicooker |
Colour |
black |
black |
Black |
Manufacturer |
Groupe SEB |
Philips Kitchen |
DeLonghi America |
Pan |
Removable ceramic-coated nonstick pan (PTFE and PFOA free) for easy clean up with 2.2-pound food capacity |
This unit has a basket capacity of 3 quarts that is coated with Teflon layer for non-sticking |
The bowl is aluminum but it doesn’t touch the food, is very thin and can scratch easily if the food sticks too hard to the bottom. |
Display |
Digital display |
digital display |
No |
Timer |
digital countdown timer with buzzer for easy monitoring |
Yes |
The timer does not control the cooker. It’s simply a timer. |
Lid |
Secure lid for safe splatter-free cooking |
It includes a splatter proof lid for more versatile recipes. |
transparent lid that does get hot during cooking. |
Functions |
Timer |
Quick Control dial and four presets for common dishes |
Timer |
Temperature range |
There’s a dial to regulate the temperature up to 374F/190C. |
The highest temperature this Avance AirFryer reaches is 400F, the temperature is able to be adjusted in 25 degree increments. |
It doesn’t have temperature degree settings. It only has 1,2,3,4, 1 = 300 degrees 2 = 340 degrees 3 = 360 degrees 4 = 370 degrees |
Dimensions |
19.1 x 11.8 x 15.6 inches |
14.4 x 10.5 x 11.3 inches |
15.6 x 12.8 x 10.6 inches |
Weight |
10.9 pounds |
15.08 pounds |
11.6 pounds |
Warranty |
a 1yr warranty from the purchase date |
1 year warranty from Philips. |
The warranty covers parts and labor for one year, and there is an option to buy an extended two year warranty for $30. |
Recipe book |
Color recipe book (38 recipes) and measuring spoon included; |
Yes, free recipe book included |
Yes, it comes with recipe book |
Dishwasher safe |
a dishwasher-safe lid, nonstick pan, stirring paddle, and tablespoon for quick cleanup. |
The removable nonstick drawer and the food basket are dishwasher safe for easy cleaning. |
Clean-up is easy with the removable and dishwasher-safe lid, paddle and bowl. |
Other functions |
the drain function is designed such that it will not begin draining until the oil has reached a safe temperature |
the keep warm function you can keep food ready to go for up to 30 minutes after cooking. |
N/A |
Other accessories |
measuring spoon included |
N/A |
Scooper, measuring cup and directions |
Made in |
China |
China |
China |