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Here’s one gadget that can help you go from TV dinner addict to superchef… and four more to wash down your tasty creations
[ Words Caramel Quin ]
PHILIPS NA555/09
£250 /go.stuff.tv/NA555
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his large air fryer has an unusual trick up its sleeve: the larger basket on the right doubles as a steam cooker. This might seem strange at first – air fryers are commonly used as a quick way to cook beige stuff from the freezer. But as well as being faster and more energy-efficient than using the oven, air frying is a healthier way to cook – and so is steaming, retaining 87% more nutrients than boiling.
I tested the NA555 first as an air fryer and my initial impression was that the touch controls on the top were too busy. As well as temperature and time, there are lots of food icons to pick from. Well, some people love icons…