Tefal Actifry Traditional, Air Fryer, 1400W, 1Kg Capacity, Black

Brilliant machine. Pricy but worth the money. It effortlessly cooks chips, wedges, chicken wings to perfection. I never actually realised how badly my oven handled these foods until I tasted how great they were out of the ActiFry.My main oven takes almost 15 minutes to preheat. The actifry does a batch of chips for two in around 25 minutes. 30 minutes for wedges and chicken wings for two, no preheating required so it’s much quicker than the main oven. It’s also very simple to clean, the inner basket is light yet sturdy and the stirring paddle is simple to fit and remove and clean.The machine does not shut off when the timer beeps, but I am never far away from the kitchen when cooking so that’s not an issue for me personally.A slight criticism would be that this is supposedly 4 portions but I put enough for two into it and it seems pretty full. We aren’t a particularly greedy couple either. If you are feeding a large family I would recommend a larger model.I also want the snacking basket, which is sold separately. This rotates and allows you to cook delicate food which might otherwise be damaged by the central paddle. Make sure the basket you buy will fit your model as I’ve already been caught out there.All in all I would say it’s a great buy, I’m very pleased I bought it, it has produced some delicious food with very little oil needed. If you use frozen chips you don’t need to add any oil at all, just throw them in and switch them on. It really could not be any easier!

This is the second Tefal air-fryer I’ve bought - only because I wore the first one out after 3 years...They are not that easy to clean, as you have to try not to get them wet, and there are few parts you can put in a dishwasher. Saying that, you can clean the actual pan easily as it lifts out of the body of the fryer and you can wash this by hand.The handle of the first one ended up disintegrating due to repeatedly being subject to hot temperatures, so I managed without the handle for a while, but the grease from regular use did build up and was not that easy to remove from some areas.The new one is quieter than the first, and has a removable timer which is a handy improvement, but it still doesn’t switch itself off automatically, which is a shame as I think Tefal could achieve this without adding much to the cost.Not a good thing if you’re doing ‘drunk food’ 🤪All in all though, it is a great appliance if you’re short of oven space, it does chips either frozen or fresh to perfection, or things like chicken strips, or you can use your imagination...

Whilst I scored this 1 for temperature control, that is simply because it doesn't offer that function. As an air-fryer it runs at around 180°c within a confined space so really this is more about controlling the time than the temp.I live in a building with very basic facilities and this has allowed me to greatly diversify my meal and menu options. As someone who trains a lot and is strict about their diet it has made it simple to cook foods that, cooked traditionally, would not quite match with my healthy eating goals.The sheer variety of what can be cooked in this makes it a great addition to any kitchen and the ease with which you can use it means that you don't have to be a master chef to get good results.The slight downside is how difficult the stirring arms can be to clean by hand. It takes some scrubbing, especially if you have been cooking meat but I'm confident that if cleaned in a dishwasher (the cooking surfaces are all dishwasher safe) it would yield a better result.

Lovely machine. The paddle inside is brilliant for an even cooking/browning of sausages or chips. It doesn’t leave burnt parts or bits that are less cooked than others.I would definitely recommend this machine. It’s is more healthy than frying and much less dangerous.A blind family member could use the machine if they take care not to touch the inner parts and were made aware of timings for cooking. The handle is simple to use and the food can be tipped straight onto a plate.The machine is easy to clean as there are only the 2 parts and is easily taken apart and put back together.BRILLIANT BUY

This new version doesn't have an auto-shut off. Whilst the timer is loud enough and can be taken with you, after the timer goes off the machine will carry on cooking, meaning the food can burn if left unattended. The paddle design seems much sturdier than the old model and clicks into place well. The filter is now plastic and easier to clean and lid fits better.The lead however is now integrated into the machine meaning that it cannot be bought as a spare part if worn or broken, does mean that you don't have to struggle to connect it.Chicken drumsticks cooked well, chips work better cooked separately so that they don't break up, making sure that they have been dried well before adding to the pan, so they crisp up.

I am over the moon with my new air fryer! Mostly because it is so easy to clean and frees me from the problem of storing a large item full of oil for the few times I used my deep fat fryer and of the problem of disposing of the oil when it needs to be changed - a real headache!The air fryer is amazing and even though it is a large item, storing it is relatively easy because it is very clean and will not spill anything in a cupboard.I have marked it slightly down on flavour but that is mostly because I have not quite got used to it yet but I soon will. Most of all though - I can enjoy delicious fried food with very, very few calories!!

I bought my first Actifry 7 years ago - used 3 or 4 times a week and it's still working - just!! It was getting a bit noisy, so I gave it to my mate to experiment; see if he found it useful before shelling out £90 to buy one. He loves it.And I love my new one. Really only do chips or sautee potatoes in it but they taste delicious and they're mega healthy - less than 5% fat. OK, dearer than a deep fat frier but don't need to refill with 3 ltrs of oil every month so you'll save money and be healthier. Essential kitchen kit - the guy who owns my local chippy has just bought one - honest!!!

Brilliant