10 reviews for Russell Hobbs 4L Rapid Digital Air Fryer [7 Cooking Functions |10 Programs] Energy Saving, Max temp 220°C, Easy clean, Touch screen, Use without oil, Grill, Bake, Roast, Reheat, Frozen etc. 27160

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Sarah – 02/08/2024

   Easy to clean, easy to use, does the job! No weird smells or other issues. Perfect for sausages, fish fingers, veg…. i think id struggle to get a whole chicken in, but smaller joints would be perfect. Definitely worth the money, decent product. 👌

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Alice O.Alice O. – 02/08/2024

   The air fryer is effective and makes sounds for reminder to flip food over. The product is good and the manual is really helpful.

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   David A. Cooper – 02/08/2024

   I’d been dithering over this for half a year, not knowing which type of air fryer to go for; the choice was bewildering. I read hundreds of reviews of many models and was repeatedly put off by comments about the burning plastic smell filling the house, but I didn’t see that in the comments about these Russel Hobbs ones, and the brand is one I’ve trusted for decades, so I kept coming back for another look. I watched a wide variety of air fryers being used on a shopping channel too and learned how to use them from there, as well as getting a feel for which type and capacity might suit my needs, but I still didn’t believe that they could be as good as the hype. The price of this four litre model gradually came down to a level where I felt it was worth the risk of giving it a go. If I’d known sooner what I know now, I’d have bought one months ago at a higher price. Right enough: no burning plastic smell, so I’m really happy about that, and I was stunned at the taste of the food that came out of it.I wanted to try cooking chips first to see if they were as good as people claim, but I also wanted to cook a piece of sockeye salmon, so I hit the “fries” button, then adjusted the temperature down from 205 to 200 as a compromise for when the fish would be added half way through the process. I also adjusted the timing up to 22 minutes, but with the intention of checking and stopping the process early if necessary. I found that I could adjust the temperature and time during cooking too, which means you can make changes along the way if your inspections suggest you need them. After 11 minutes it beeped, I turned the chips over, then set the fish on top of some of them to keep it off the metal plate in case it tried to burn onto it, but I needn’t have worried as there was no danger of that happening – I’m used to cooking fish on a grill pan on a ring where the heat is transmitted to the fish through contact with the metal, but in the air fryer the heat comes from above and all round, while some conducts through the plate but without risk of anything burning and sticking to it. I opened the basket early a few times to check progress (including before half time) and ended up eating the content two minutes early, but I also opened it early to remove the skin from the side of the fish that had it, this being on the top. I didn’t need to turn it over as the underside was fine and it was the newly exposed top surface that wanted most exposure to the heat. The fish tasted twice as good as it does in a pan on a ring: it was astonishing. The chips tasted like the ones you get in good chip shops, although with some burnt bits here and there and some bits still pale. If you want perfection it might be worth using an air fryer with a rotating cylinder to put the chips in, but I wouldn’t bother going to all that trouble. I simply picked out the ones that looked as if they were likely to burn and turned them over or ate them at that point.One thing that I wasn’t sure about was the holes in the side of the basket. I haven’t seen any other types of air fryer that have those, but it had no negative consequences beyond a drop of oil getting through and leaving a slight mark on the internal wall of the fryer. You want to keep cleaning that anyway, so it wasn’t a problem, and it likely provides an advantage when you stuff the basket full by aiding the circulation of hot air to those surfaces up against the walls. The fan makes a bit of noise and I had to turn the television up a bit – yes, I did the cooking in the living room to make it easier to monitor the process, and then I ate the food straight out of the basket. Nice not to have to cook in the kitchen, and it’s light enough to carry around and cook with it anywhere in the house. This will completely change the way I do cooking, and I’m really happy with this fryer. It could easily cook enough for two people and maybe three at a push. I’m now tempted to buy the 5 or 8 litre version as well to handle situations where I need to cook more and might need to use significantly different temperatures at the same time, but I’ll stick to using this one for a while first to learn more about using it. This is a great machine and I’d be very surprised if it disappointed anyone.Edit:-I’ve bought a second one of these (4 litre version) as I’m now satisfied that I don’t need anything bigger, while two of them working together on occasions will give me all the flexibility and capacity I need. If I ever want to cook for a big crowd of people, I can just get them to bring another air frier or two along to help out.The new machine has an issue with the removable plate: it’s a tight fit and very hard to get in and out (particularly out). Comparing it with the older machine reveals that the metal plate is identical, as is the tray/basket that it goes into, but the six black silicone parts which contact the walls of the basket have a thicker end wall. It’s only a small thickness difference, but it has a substantial impact on utility. If you get one like that you should ask for replacement silicone parts. I wouldn’t try to modify the plate as that might cause cracks in the non-stick coating that spread from there, and sanding the silicone parts could lead to small particles of silicone rubber ending up in the food, so don’t do that either. What I’ve done is switch two of the silicone parts with a pair from the old machine’s plate to make the new one perform better and the old one worse (it was perfect before). Both are now acceptable.

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Lekan – 02/08/2024

   The air fryer is a top notch appliance for me. I use it for suya a lot and the result is ever perfect. I love the shake prompt a lot as it helps me to cook my food evenly. The size is also perfect for a family of 3-4.

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Terry – 02/08/2024

   Good quality air fryer which is easy to use. Bought as a gift.

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   J. W. Feehan – 02/08/2024

   I was worried about the size of AF.s but this one is so small and beautifully made . First I tried chicken and chips and it was so tasty wish I had bought one ages a go .. also it takes up such little space I have,nt had chicken n chips for ages as its a nuisance using the grill as you have to be careful you don,nt burn the food but not this method as it is slow cooking . I can not get over the taste superb . I could not see the leds due to my eye problem and the sun sing in ok later but I just tried it and asked Alexa for a time and used a timerresult was superb frites as easy as that with out reading the instructions

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   HeUK84 – 02/08/2024

   This is my first air fryer and had no idea what to expect but let me tell you, If you are still hesitating to get one, go for it! This is a game changer…. Since I received this air fryer, I’ve cooked fish, fish fingers chicken nuggets and chicken breast, no mess, it’s quick, and the best part is all we’re perfectly cooked using the pre set functions or cooking time recommended in the little instruction book, even frozen nuggets!I’m loving it !Noise and smell and absolutely acceptable

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   Chris HindleChris Hindle – 02/08/2024

   Held back from ordering an Air Fryer thinking ‘will it fit, will it get used or will it just collect dust’, like so many of my previous kitchen appliance purchases. I couldn’t have been more wrong! It’s compact, but surprisingly roomy (8”x 8” internally with 2 height settings) and so far, has been used for something every day. I took advice and use a liner to avoid constant cleaning. So far, chicken, salmon, fish cakes, chips, sliced potatoes, spring rolls, prawn toast, filo prawns, bacon and veg have all been perfectly cooked and taste so much better than conventional cooking. Ideal size for 2 people and I’m annoyed I didn’t purchase one years ago. Reputable manufacturer and quick free delivery. Highly recommend.

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   Rated 5 out of 5

   melanie sankus – 02/08/2024

   Need to watch products however does not set off alarms which I like.

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    Rated 5 out of 5

    Rina – 02/08/2024

    It’s really very good and very easy to use