5000 Series Steam Air Fryer (NA555/09)

Philips is always my Go-to. They have a dual drawer steam airfryer that steams and airfryers.

We were considering getting one but saw too many posts like this prior to doing so. I know people here love Cosori but we ended up with a Philips 5000 dual basket with the steamer and really like it. Our Breville standard toaster oven is on the other side of the stovetop 😆

Probably the Philips 5000, we have one too and have been extremely happy with it.

No experience with the Ninja but I have a Philips 5000 series- similar to the 3000 but with a steamer. I love it and use it daily.

Love love looooove my Philips double basket!! Series 5000, 9 litres, with steam function, self cleaning big basket! Temp goes low enough for dehydrating and whatnot. Lots of quick pre-sets. The only thing it can't do is pressure cooking (duh), other than that it's amazing. Intuitive operating too. It gets daily use at least once, had it for about 6 months now. Full disclosure: first airfryer, so no comparison. But I see regularly posts here about cleaning difficulties, and that's just simply a no issue with this one..

So far, the Philips with a steamer and self-cleaning function has been the easiest to clean for me.

I had to replace my small air fryer a short while back and invested in a 2 drawer bigger one. But the thing is, the big right hand draw can steam cook., So for each meal nowadays it is meaty things air fry in the left drawer and loads of veggies steam in the right drawer, Set with synchronised timing, so both sides finish together. If I wanted a much bigger roast then the right hand drawer can air fry. It is wonderful I have not turned my oven on at all, Similarly I rarely use the hob. The left hand drawer is big enough to take a small chicken and some roasting spuds while the rest of the veg steams to its hearts content. I do use the microwave, I have recently bought a microwave eagg poacher, takes 60 seconds, LOL. I live alone but could easilty cook for 2 with my set up

We haven’t even tried the steam function yet but the air fryer + steam is unbelievable. This was the best chicken I have ever cooked hands down and I’ve certainly cooked my share

Self cleaning is awesome, however I use the silicone liner every time and I only used the self-cleaner once, water was completely clear. This was the second time I cooked chicken breast, first time was boneless and skinless because I wanted to figure out how long it took to hit ≈ 155 internal (16 minutes). After that I knew bone-in was going to be the ticket. Whole chicken or cornish hen might be even better. Before this air fryer was only used to reheat food

It sprays the basket with steam throughout the cook to maintain moisture and get a perfect crust. I think it will be perfect with homemade bread too

Phillips 5000. Gf bought it last month for $250 (on sale!) so definitely not cheap and worth shopping around. It’s also kind of bulky because of the two baskets.

Phillips 5000. It can be found for right around the top of your budget on sale and it’s much more versatile than a traditional air fryer. Steam function is awesome and it’s self cleaning as well. Only downside is the size and inability to operate under cabinetry due to moisture buildup above the unit

Steam feature is absolutely worth the space it takes up imo. You can use it independently or with air fryer and I really love using it with. It also serves as the self cleaning mode and that works really well. I haven’t even used the smaller basket yet but I think it’s primarily designed to reheat, with the big basket the main cooking unit.

Either just steaming or steaming + air fryer will produce moisture. Instructions specifically say not to use the steam function under cabinetry because of moisture buildup so you would have to move it somewhere to cook with that method then move it back to store under. I had to rearrange a bunch of stuff in my kitchen too, but it’s worth it IMO

OMG, I will tag along. I've also used this Philips steam airfryer and is a game changer for sure. The Steam cleaning function is one of the best feature. Also makes a good family investment when you gotta roast chicken+steam veggies all together.

Highly recommend the Philips steam airfryer. It is a game changer as it';ll replace all your other kitchen appliance like oven/microwave. It literally steams & airfries your food = you can grill, roast, fry, AND STEAM your food. I just made Mac n cheese from scratch for dinner. literally a game changer and was cooked in 20 minutes. Major feature: all the baskets are dishwash safe - so easy clean-up & Philips as a brand is trusted and comes with a warranty.

I have the Philips airfryer with steam Series 5000 and it is a game changer. I highly recommend this airfryer. Not much maintenance required and the best part: It Self Cleans the Airfryer with the Steam function. so no more mess.

I’ve used Philips air fryers and the build quality feels more solid overall. The food comes out consistently cooked (some Rapid Air technology they use), and I’ve had fewer issues with things like uneven heating or weird hotspots. The interface is usually super straightforward, which is nice if you don’t want to mess around with complicated settings. One big plus is parts availability- filters, trays, baskets, accessories, etc. are easy to find online and often replaceable, which matters long‑term if something gets worn or damaged. Also, Philips machines tend to be a bit quieter and more efficient in regular use (at least in my experience). Cleaning is simple too, especially on models with removable, dishwasher‑safe components. The one I have is 5000 airfryer with steam which has a feature of self-cleaning with steam. That said, Ninja isn’t a bad brand at all and has some great machines, but I find Philips more reliable and easier to live with as a daily‑use appliance.