HD9220/20

I still own a PHILIPS 4L HD9220/20 **AirFryer** (purchased about ~13 years ago) - runs daily - atleast for 20 min. It was one of the 1st air fryers launched in India. It just won't die. Timer has become a little wonky (spring based). We had no option to get ceramic, stainless steel or glass airfryer back then. Most phillips products nowadays have poor build quality - mostly chinese or shared chinese parts. Philips used to be my go-to brand before 2017 - especially for home appliances. Maybe their air fryers are still built to last - I have no idea. Good luck. Do let us know about your purchase and experience.

I have a Philips airfryer from 2014 which we use practically everyday. It's been working well and I have no complaints.

It's the one shown at this link but this model is probably not available anymore. https://www.saffrontrail.com/my-review-of-philips-air-fryer-and-recipe-for-onion-pakoda/

Been using Philips Gen 1 air fryer till today, using it at least once per week. No joke quality.

I have the original Phillips $$$ and brought a Crispi $ last year. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE how easy the Crispi is to clean. It is dishwasher safe! It gets washed every time the dishwasher runs and it looks brand new. I’ve roasted a whole chicken in mine.

I’ve been researching for weeks and now I’m more confused than before because reviews everywhere are mixed. So I’d really appreciate genuine long-term user opinions. Current situation: Mom currently uses an old Meenakshi & Meenakshi gas stove which lasted 10+ years with only burner issues recently. Kitchen has enough space. One side slab is mostly free. I care a lot about looks/aesthetics because I’m planning to do a proper modern kitchen setup with chimney and premium-looking stove. But I also don’t want maintenance headaches after 1-2 years. \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ # Gas Stove Questions: Mom prefers 3 burner because she’s used to it, but honestly some 4-burner models look amazing. Is 4 burner actually practical in daily Indian cooking or does it become annoying/cramped? Should I go for auto ignition or manual ignition for long-term reliability? Are premium models actually worth it? Is paying ₹8k–₹12k for Prestige/Faber/Glen/Elica worth it over Butterfly/Pigeon/Lifelong etc? Which brands genuinely age well without rusting, knob issues, burner problems, glass issues etc? I’m more interested in: premium finish spacious layout strong burners long-term reliability premium/modular kitchen aesthetics \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ # Chimney Questions: I’m even more confused here. Brands I’m considering: Faber Glen Elica I understand suction capacity matters a lot. Since I’ll probably go with a 3 burner stove: should I buy 60 cm chimney or directly 90 cm? Is 90 cm overkill for 3 burner or does it improve smoke capture significantly? Also: Are BLDC motor chimneys genuinely worth it? Which brand has best long-term service/support experience? I’ve noticed Elica models on Amazon are much cheaper than some Glen/Faber models. Is that because of quality difference or just pricing strategy? \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ # Air Fryer Questions: Currently I personally use Philips HD series 4.1L for around 2 years and I’m mostly satisfied with the taste and cooking quality. Now I want to buy a larger one for parents’ home because my father loves fried foods and I want him to reduce oil usage. Confused between: paying premium for Philips 6.2L/large models OR buying bigger 10L–12L models from other brands. Questions: Is Philips really superior in taste/performance? Or are newer brands giving similar results now? Any trustworthy long-term brands for larger air fryers? Main priority: I don’t want to regret this purchase after 1 year because this is a proper gift for my mom’s kitchen and I want it to feel premium and reliable. Would really appreciate honest suggestions from long-term users instead of sponsored YouTube reviews. Thanks a lot.

Current experience: I regularly use a Philips HD-series 4.1L air fryer (not sure of exact model, maybe HD9200 series) at my sister’s house. Me and my mom absolutely love it. We’ve cooked fish, chicken, reheated snacks, frozen foods, etc. Crispiness and convenience are excellent. My father is still adjusting because he prefers traditional deep-oil fried fish taste, but even he slowly started liking some items from the air fryer. Now I’m planning to buy one for my parents’ house. My main usage: Fish fry Chicken fry Reheating Regular weekly use Healthier alternative to deep frying Maybe occasional bread/pizza/garlic bread later We have enough kitchen space, so size is not a major issue. # Now my confusion: Should I simply buy a standalone Philips air fryer again? Thinking about: Philips HD9270 6.2L Philips NA231 6.2L Philips NA342 7.2L (looks great but expensive) Is the jump from 6.2L to 7.1/7.2L actually worth the extra money in real-world usage? Is Philips still the best overall brand in India for cooking quality and reliability? Or should I consider: Ninja Solara Agaro Faber Instant Cosori etc? For people who moved from normal air fryer to air fryer oven or OTG: Did you regret it? Does crispiness reduce? Is cleaning more annoying? Does it actually replace oven + toaster + griller properly? # My concern is: I don’t want to spend ₹14k–15k unnecessarily if the actual cooking/taste difference vs a good 6.2L Philips is small. At the same time, I don’t want to regret buying a smaller/basic model later. Would really appreciate honest long-term experiences, especially from Indian households using these regularly for fish/chicken cooking.

Thank you so much for your detailed reply. I agree with all your points. One small doubt do u think microwave oven will benefit greter than airfyer?? Main reason for airfyer is i want them to eat healthy less oil usage. They only fry fish weekly ones and some fired snacks like papad weekly twice. Paji bonda all those monthly twice or thrice. Although it's not much i still want them to eat healthy.

This will be used solely by my mom who likes minimalist things and she is not techie.. Doesn't have much patience.. You know what i mean 😅😅.. That's why confused if i should go for airfry oven it is much complicated to use those timing, temperature functionality and stuffs.. Since i have used airfyer and let mom use it for a few times, i know she is annoyed even for this airfyer usage, clicking and setting up