Russell HobbsAir Fryer XL 5.5L [Air Fryer / Grill / Multicooker] Rapid Air (dishwasher safe, top & bottom heat, no more shaking, slow cooker, baking, Frozen Pizza Ø 30cm) SatisFry 26520

Pros:-- Perfect capacity size for one large or two small portions-- Very easy to keep clean-- Looks great, and runs quiet-- Easy to lift lid and check progress-- Easy to lift the cooking dish out-- Not just an air-fryer; it can also roast & bake without using any oil-- It's faster and more energy efficient than an ovenCons:-- It's not as fast as it claims to be-- It's got a large footprint (see pics)-- The dish could have had plastic handles (like my rice cooker) so as to minimize the need for oven gloves-- Air-frying is a whole new procedure to learnEveryone seems to be getting sucked in to the air-fryer trend, but I was determined to resist it. Besides, air-fryers all seemed either too small, too expensive, or too much of a faff to clean.What I really wanted was a halogen oven! Because where air dryers are large contraptions, usually with small drawers, and no windows, I'd seen halogen cookers that were pretty much just a big pyrex dish with a chunky lid.I liked the idea of being able to see the progress, and I liked that most of the product was cooking space. However, after looking into the running-costs (and, therefore environmental friendliness) of different cooking methods, I changed my tune.Air-fryers beat conventional ovens and halogen cookers. They're perhaps not as efficient as a modern microwave, but I'm not a fan of microwave ovens.I was looking for something that could cook for one or two people. I also wanted versatile enough to more than just roast potatoes. Most recommendations were 'Ninja' this or 'Ninja' that, but I'm not a fan of those wee drawers on the Ninjas, especially at their price point.Anyway, long story short, I found this! It looks great, it does everything I need, and more!I love that the lid lifts up to reveal a large cooking dish (5.5l). And I love how easy it is to clean after use too.It doesn't seem to cook 75% faster than a conventional oven, but it is pretty quick!I've been using this for a month now and I'm very happy with it. I've cooked vegetables, chicken, fish n chips, and even slow cooked a beef stew in it.As you can see from the photographs, the unit takes up a fair bit of space in my small kitchen. But I think it's worth it. There seems to be a lot less prep involved when air-frying, so losing some prep space is a fair trade-off.In the pictures, I'm cooking fish & chips. I've chopped potatoes into wedges, drizzled in a little oil, and set the machine foi 20 mins at 205°c on the 'potato' setting.After 10 mins, I lift the lid, use oven gloves to remove the dish, give it a shake to toss the potatoes and add in a frozen fish fillet.With 5 mins remaining, I flip the fish over, and turn the potatoes.And that's it! A hot, healthy meal in 20 mins (I also steamed some broccoli on the hob, it's not all beige food, honest!).The best part is that there's virtually no mess. I just ate the meal, then wiped the cooker-dish clean with a damp, soapy cloth.In the past I would have had to par-boil the wedges, then painstakingly flip them every 10 mins as they sat in the oven for 40 minutes. So it would have taken 3x longer, and used a pan, a strainer and a baking tray, which will need to be washed.The unit lets off a fair bit of steam while cooking, so if you plan on using it frequently, I'd advise not keeping it under your overhead cupboards.The only downside I've encountered in a month of regular use (3-4 times per week), is that I'm having to Google-search the timings for pretty much everything! The instructions on the fish fillet, for example, don't mention cook times (from fresh or frozen) for an air-fryer. But I don't mind a learning curve 🙂

Like: Size of cooking area expands usability.Speed of heat up reduces costs especially for small or fast baking.Searing griddle and base heating improves baking and grilling.Dislikes: noneUsed for: Grilling bacon, Roasting 1.8kg Pork Shoulder, Heating Cornish Pasties, Cooking homemade sausage rolls, baking bake at home bagettes. Roasted carrots and parsnips daily to perfection over Xmas. All worked really well and will always use for these and similar now.Only thing that didn't work was jacket potatoes... The combination microwave still wins on that snack, as it took much longer.

Opted for this air fryer after spending days researching and scrawling through reviews of all different brands. Went with this one as the price was reasonable and the size was important as didn't want to take up too much room. Does have to sit on the unused side of our double hob as not enough room on counter top due to wall cupboards above which means you cant open the lid fully but doesnt look cumbersome or out of place. Easy to use, lots of room to cater for a family of four. Easy to clean and cooks to perfection. Whole chicken done in an hour and tasted amazing. Have barely used our oven since purchasing, can fit a medium sized round pizza, bread rolls bake perfectly, smash burgers (wrapped in foil) are amazing. Come home from work, throw everything in, hit start, walk away turn half way through and 20 minutes later dinner is served. A real game changer for us. Can't recommend enough.

I tried to buy the Russell Hobbs XL SatisFry Family Rapid Air Fryer a year ago from another shop, but was let down and instead bought a Ninja 14 in 1 air fryer, which I have used over the last year. I found that I used the air fryer so often that I never used the oven, and after Christmas I decided to buy another air fryer, though I didn't need something as big as the Ninja. So when I saw the price of this I decided to go ahead and buy.When reviewing this product, I will be comparing it to the Ninja, this isn't really a fair comparison as the Ninja costs a lot more and has many more functions, but I can compare the areas, where the 2 air fryers are similar.So the build of the SatisFry is solid but it is not in the same league as the Ninja, which feels like a tank. The lid of the SatisFry just doesn't give you the same confidence of quality when being raised, when compared to the Ninja. When being raised the lid of the SatisFry moves about and makes a noise, where as the Ninja is silent.Accessing food inside the SatisFry is much easier than the Ninja, and this is definitely a win for the SatisFry, as the has a much shallower bowl and the lid is much bigger. This is a big advantage, when wanting to turn food.The Ninja does hold 7.5l, whilst the SatisFry holds 2l less at 5.5. For most things I found the SatisFry is more practical, to put things into, as it has a more square design, but I couldn't cook a medium Chicken in the SatisFry, where as I can for with the Ninja.The SatisFry doesn't come with many extras. It does come with a Grill and crisper plate, but that is about it. This is useful for certain thngs but not everything and I sometimes use on of the racks from the Ninja, when I want to cook, as it raise the food off the bottom of the SatisFry's bowl, which allows food to cook better.The SatisFry is much easier to clean than the Ninja and can be cleaned very quickly.The controls of the SatisFry are easy to use. The buttons are a bit spungy but work well enough. I like that you can see the setting you are using during cooking and it is easy to change the settings during a cook.When it comes to cooking, the Ninja certainly works better as an air fryer, cooking food much faster. As a grill I would say things are similar, cooking bacon in around the same time. When using the baking, I found I used around the same time I would do with an oven, when cooking food like a pie. The SatisFry does come with a very useful guide to cooking times, though some are a little off.In many ways I really like the SatisFry more than the Ninja, and whilst the Ninja cooks better, I prefer the practicality of the SatisFry, being able to access food. It takes longer to cook food but it still does a good job. I can't give this product 5 stars but it does get a good 4 stars.