
"ActiFry has developed out of 10 years of research by T-fal, so you can rest assured that they have used a range of innovative ideas."
The ActiFry Air Fryer by T-fal is one of the most versatile, practical and beneficial air fryers on the market right now. Its quirky but convenient design adds a contemporary feel to any kitchen, and the automatic lid opens at the touch of a button for your convenience. ActiFry has developed out of 10 years of research by T-fal, so you can rest assured that they have used a range of innovative ideas, including a stirring paddle unique to T-fal, as well as a pulse heat system to evenly cook food to a high standard. With this top-quality air fryer, you can cook up to 1kg of food at a time, and most of the hard work gets done for you. T-fal give a range of recipe ideas to create sumptuous delights with this air fryer, such as ActiFried chicken with peanuts and orange juice, and green beans with sage and pears. Although the cost of the ActiFry ranges from between $135 and $145, this fantastic air fryer isn’t going to disappoint.
Design
The attractive appearance of the T-fal ActiFry is thanks to its modern looking design and innovative features. The automatic opening lid comes with a steam-free viewing window, so you can see your food cooking in real time and have easy access to check on its cooking progress. The smooth black finish means this air fryer will complement all types of kitchen décor, and the low height also makes this a great appliance to store under low cabinets, neatly on the countertop. The full measurements of the ActiFry are 19.1 x 11.8 x 15.6 inches, and it weighs 10.9 pounds, so although it’s quite a big air fryer, it can still move to where you want it with ease.
The button controls on this air fryer are quite simplistic, with only an on/off button and timer button to contend with. Although this makes it much more comfortable and simplistic to use, it does mean that you can’t customize the temperature yourself. However, T-fal has tried to combat this by including recommended cooking times for common foods, which is a handy tool but doesn’t adequately compensate for the lack of user control. Despite this, if you’re looking for an air fryer that doesn’t come with lots of buttons and functions that can be confusing to use, this is the perfect air fryer for easy cooking.
Ease of Use
When it comes usability, T-fal has created this air fryer to be as simple as possible for the customer to use and clean, while producing high-quality cooked food. This top-quality air fryer comes with a large LCD screen located on the front, making it much more straightforward to set the timer to begin the cooking process. Also, the lid on the ActiFry is secure enough for safe and splatter-free cooking, and the exterior of this air fryer has a stay-cool feature, so it stays cool when in use and after use which is extremely useful as it doesn’t come with auto-shutoff. This air fryer also comes with a filter to minimize odors when cooking, and the removable ceramic-coated non-stick pan is both PFOA and PTFE free. The pan, lid, paddle, spoon, and filter are all removable items, and all are dishwasher safe! This makes cleanup a breeze and is a fantastic move from T-fal, especially as cleaning is one less thing to think about for customers. Finally, the ActiFry air fryer also comes with a color recipe book and a measuring spoon, so you can pour the correct amount of oil into the pan and get some inspiration for new recipe ideas.
Features
As expected from a reliable brand like T-fal, the features on their ActiFry air fryer make this an excellent investment. Using patented AirFry technology, the heat pulse system circulates hot air around the cooking zone to ensure that the food is evenly cooked throughout, and the finished product is a perfectly cooked meal for you, your family or your housemates to enjoy. The other great thing about this air fryer is that delicious, healthy and tasty foods can be cooked, using less oil than a regular deep fat fryer. Most of the recipes that come in the book that’s included use either only one tablespoon of oil or no oil altogether. When you consider that this air fryer is large enough to cook food for a whole family, the amount of oil that each person would be consuming is not a lot at all, and the food isn’t left drenched in unhealthy oil. The ActiFry is a fantastic alternative to deep fat fryers, and the capabilities of it make it the perfect addition to the kitchen to help make cooking for the family or large numbers of people more comfortable. That’s not to say of course that you can’t use this air fryer just for you, because you absolutely can!
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Final Thoughts
Overall, the T-fal ActiFry air fryer is a stylish, popular and useful appliance to have in the home, and a healthier alternative to deep fat frying. This sophisticated air fryer has been to made to be so effortless to use that even those who don’t get on with technology will find it comfortable and straightforward to function. Although it only comes with a 1-year warranty and is on the higher end of price, the ActiFry from T-fal will make a brilliantly useful addition to your kitchen; you’ll wonder how you ever used to cope without one!