My air fryer has a steam function I can't do without and it's just half
price right now

Date:
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:24:08 +0000

Description:
This Philips air fryer is the most versatile air fryer I've tried and worth every penny, all thanks to an additional steam functionality.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter I've been using the Philips
5000 Series Dual Basket Air Fryer XXL with Steam for over a year now and it hasn't failed me once in that time. Despite its mouthful of a name, I love
its versatility, and that's all thanks to its headline act of having an additional steam function.

The steam serves two purposes: cooking and cleaning. For the former, you can use a steam-only option for, say, dumplings and vegetables, or you can air fry+steam, which allows you to cook cakes and meats without drying them out too much. Honestly, I've not needed to use the latter because I'm yet to get air-fried results that were disappointing I've successfully had fantastic crackling on pork belly and crispy chicken skin on drumsticks while the meat inside was still succulent. Perhaps what makes this air fryer an even more scrumptious option for your kitchen is the fact that it's currently
discounted to AU$250 on Amazon right now that's 50% off and just a dollar more than its lowest-ever price! Save 50% (AU$249) Philips 5000 Series Dual Basket Air Fryer Steam: was AU$499 now AU$250 at Amazon Being able to cook with steam in an air fryer adds to the appliance's versatility, allowing you to steam fish, veggies and dumplings alongside all the other standard functions you expect from such a machine. While the steam can also help you keep it clean, there are caveats, but in my opinion, having the additional cooking option itself adds value here. View Deal As I mentioned in my Philips 5000 Series Dual Basket XXL Air Fryer with Steam review , there aren't too many alternatives that offer the additional steam-cooking feature. That said, Philips has a successor to this model which is a single-basket (7.2L) air fryer , but I think many families will benefit from having two separate baskets for cooking a full meal in one go cook meat in the bigger 6L basket while sides can go into the smaller 3L one.

As much as I love and recommend this dual-basket air fryer, it would be disingenuous of me to not mention certain caveats, and they're mostly to do with the steam function. Garlic and cheese crumpets, anyone? (Image credit: Sharmishta Sarkar / TechRadar) Firstly, steaming is only available in the larger basket, so you'll need to plan your meals accordingly. For example, if you plan to cook a large roast with steamed vegetables, the meat may not fit into the smaller drawer. On the other hand, steaming fish parcels with vegetables is easier in one drawer.

Secondly, the steam can be used as part of a self-clean cycle but, again, that's restricted to the 6L drawer only and it just helps loosen grease and caked-in foods. You will still need to wash the drawer yourself or put it into the dishwasher (yes, it's safe to do so). Image 1 of 3 Perfectly cooked haloumi, if I say so myself (Image credit: Sharmishta Sarkar / TechRadar) Steaming and air-frying in one go: dumplings in one basket, prawn and chorizo skewers in another (Image credit: Sharmishta Sarkar / TechRadar) Stuffed portobello mushrooms are a quick and healthy meal (or snack) (Image credit: Sharmishta Sarkar / TechRadar) There are 19 preset cooking functions to experiment with, but there's no user manual or recipe book supplied in the
box to help you get started. You'll need to download Philips' HomeID app for that.

In the larger scheme of things, my complaints are minor and I would still recommend this Philips 5000 Series dual-basket air fryer in fact, it's one
of the best air fryers in Australia . I've cooked a fair amount it in since I started using it in January 2025 tackling cheese and garlic crumpet loaf, haloumi, stuffed mushrooms, dumplings and much more in addition to the
chicken drumsticks and pork belly I mentioned earlier and it's not disappointed. Take a look at the images on this page if you don't believe me.

If you've been keen on a new air fryer, whether it's your first or an
upgrade, definitely consider the Philips 5000 Series Dual Basket XXL with Steam, especially at half price. Philips 5000 Series Dual Basket Air Fryer
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