If you have already settled on Philips, the question is which model. The range runs from a simple 6.2L basket with analogue dials to a nine litre two drawer model with steam, and the series numbers (1000, 2000, 3000, 5000) are the first thing to decode. This page compares six Philips models using only what each listing says, and ranks them by who they suit.
If you are open to other brands, our general air fryer guide covers the wider market. Everything below is Philips only.
Best Philips air fryer overall: Philips 3000 Series Dual Basket 9L
Best Philips air fryer overall: the Philips 3000 Series Dual Basket 9L, because two drawers let you cook a main and a side at once, with sync and copy functions to keep both ready together.
The listing describes RapidAir Plus technology, two drawers for simultaneous cooking and a large 9 L capacity. Sync lets both baskets finish at the same time, and copy moves your settings from one basket to the other with one touch. There are 8 preset modes: fresh fries, frozen fries, chicken, meat, fish, veggies, cake and reheat, set on a touchscreen. The listing also mentions recipes in the HomeID app. It holds 4.6 stars from 272 ratings, the most of any Philips model on this page.
It suits families who want a main and a side ready together. The honest catch: check the model dimensions against your available bench space.
Best for small kitchens: Philips 2000 Series 4.2L
Best for small kitchens: the Philips 2000 Series 4.2L, because it has a compact footprint with a touchscreen and 13 ways to cook.
The listing describes RapidAir technology with a Starfish design, and 13 ways to cook: air fry, bake, grill, roast, reheat, defrost, keep warm, one pot cook, stir fry, sauté, cook from frozen, dehydrate and toast. It says the 4.2 L basket fits up to six chicken drumsticks or 500 g of fries, and that the compact design suits any kitchen space. The listing also says up to 90% less fat. It holds 4.6 stars from 260 ratings.
It suits singles and couples, and anyone short on bench space. The honest catch: the 4.2L basket is tight for a family sized meal.
Best single basket for a family: Philips 2000 Series 6.2L
Best single basket for a family: the Philips 2000 Series 6.2L, because it gives a bigger 6.2L basket, 1700W and a cooking window with the same 13 in 1 cooking as the 4.2L.
The listing describes RapidAir technology with a starfish bottom design, 13 in 1 cooking and a cooking window so you can watch food while it cooks. Time and temperature can be set manually or with presets for reheating, defrosting and keeping warm. The listing says the basket holds up to 800 g of fries, 8 chicken drumsticks or 800 g of vegetables. It is listed in black at 1700W and holds 4.6 stars from 224 ratings.
It suits a family that wants one large basket and a window to check progress. The honest catch: one basket means foods share one set of cooking settings.
Best with steam: Philips 5000 Series Dual Basket with Steam 9L
Best with steam: the Philips 5000 Series Dual Basket with Steam 9L, because it keeps the nine litre two drawer layout and adds steam cooking.
The listing describes SteamFry, which combines steam and air frying for crispy outsides and tender insides, plus RapidAir Plus technology and up to 90% less fat than deep frying. The two baskets are 6L and 3L, and synchronised times mean mains and sides finish together. The listing also describes an automatic SteamClean function. It holds 4.5 stars from 71 ratings.
It suits cooks who want steam as well as air frying in a two drawer layout. The honest catch: it costs well above the 3000 Series Dual Basket and has far fewer ratings.
Best large single basket: Philips 3000 Series 7.2L
Best large single basket: the Philips 3000 Series 7.2L, because it offers 16 cooking methods and RapidAir Plus in one big basket.
The listing describes RapidAir Plus technology with a starfish design that circulates hot air for crispy outsides and tender insides, and says it cooks up to 30% faster. The 7.2L basket fits up to 10 chicken drumsticks or 1400 g of vegetables, the largest single basket on this page, and the listing describes a see through cooking window, 16 in 1 cooking options, a 40°C to 200°C temperature range and a 24 hour timer. It also describes a fat removal basket that collects excess oil. It holds 4.8 stars, the highest score of any Philips model here, from only 26 ratings.
It suits a household that wants a big single basket with more cooking modes than the 2000 Series. The honest catch: only 26 ratings so far, so the 4.8 score is early.
Simplest 6.2L model: Philips 1000 Series 6.2L
Simplest 6.2L model: the Philips 1000 Series 6.2L, because it covers the basics at 1700W with analogue dials for time and temperature.
The listing describes 12 cooking methods, including air fry, bake, grill, roast, reheat, defrost and dehydrate, with temperature up to 200 °C. It says it cooks up to 50% faster and uses up to 70% less energy compared with an oven, and that a timer with automatic shut off helps prevent overcooking. The listing also mentions step by step recipes in the HomeID app. It holds 4.6 stars from 14 ratings.
It suits someone who wants a 6.2L basket and prefers dials to a touchscreen. The honest catch: only 14 ratings, and the 2000 Series 6.2L has far more.
How to choose a Philips air fryer
Start with capacity, not the series number
Litres tell you more than series numbers. Philips lists 4.2L, 6.2L and 7.2L single baskets here, and two 9L models split across two drawers. The 4.2L listing says it fits up to six chicken drumsticks, the 6.2L listing says 8 drumsticks and the 7.2L listing says 10 drumsticks or 1400 g of vegetables. Count how many people you cook for, then pick the size.
One basket or two drawers
A single basket is simpler and uses one set of cooking settings. A two drawer model, like the 3000 Series Dual Basket 9L or the 5000 Series with Steam, lets you cook two foods at once, and sync makes them finish together. Check each model's dimensions against your bench before you buy.
How to read Philips air fryer series names
On these listings, the 1000 Series is the basic dial model, the 2000 Series has a touchscreen and 13 ways to cook, the 3000 Series offers sync and copy on the dual basket and 16 in 1 on the 7.2L, and the 5000 Series adds steam. Series numbers identify different feature sets, not automatically a better fit.
Cooking methods and presets
Methods run from 8 presets on the 3000 Series Dual Basket to 12, 13 and 16 ways to cook on the others. Compare the cooking methods you expect to use, and weigh them against the basket size.
Is steam worth it
Only the 5000 Series adds steam, through SteamFry. It suits cooks who want steam alongside air frying, but it costs well above the 3000 Series Dual Basket, so decide whether you will use it before paying for it.
Read the rating counts
The 3000 Series Dual Basket and the two 2000 Series models have 224 to 272 ratings each. The 3000 Series 7.2L has 26 and the 1000 Series has 14, so treat their scores as early.
Other benchtop cooking
An air fryer sits alongside other small appliances. If you are also planning your bench, our toaster guide and microwave guide cover the neighbours.
Frequently asked questions
Is a Philips air fryer a good air fryer?
Yes on the ratings: the three most rated Philips models here each hold 4.6 stars from 224 to 272 ratings, the 3000 Series Dual Basket 9L, the 2000 Series 4.2L and the 2000 Series 6.2L. The 3000 Series 7.2L scores 4.8 from only 26 ratings. Start with the three big counts.
Which Philips air fryer is the best?
For most families it is the Philips 3000 Series Dual Basket 9L: two drawers, sync and copy functions, 8 presets and the most ratings of any Philips model here, at 4.6 stars from 272. For one person or a couple, the 2000 Series 4.2L is the better fit.
Which Philips air fryer is best for a family?
For a family the Philips 3000 Series Dual Basket 9L is the pick, because its two drawers cook a main and a side at once and it has 4.6 stars from 272 ratings. If you want one big basket, the Philips 2000 Series 6.2L fits 8 drumsticks or 800 g of fries, and the 3000 Series 7.2L fits 10 drumsticks.
What is the difference between the Philips 2000, 3000 and 5000 Series?
On these listings the 2000 Series are single basket models with 13 ways to cook, at 4.2L and 6.2L. The 3000 Series comes as a 9L two drawer model and a 7.2L single basket with 16 in 1. The 5000 Series adds steam with SteamFry and 6L and 3L baskets.
Is there a white Philips air fryer?
None of the six listings on this page is described as white. The Philips 2000 Series 6.2L listing is titled Black, and the others do not name a colour in the listing words we captured. Colour options change, so check the colour shown on the listing for the 3000 Series or 2000 Series you want.
Is there a Philips XL or XXL air fryer?
The biggest Philips listings here are the 3000 Series Dual Basket and the 5000 Series Dual Basket with Steam, both 9L across two drawers, and the 3000 Series 7.2L as the largest single basket. None of the listings uses XL or XXL in its title, so compare litres instead of size names.
Why is the Philips 4000 Series not on this list?
The Philips 4000 Series Stacked Dual Basket, with two 5L baskets, rates 3.4 stars from 46 ratings, the lowest score of any Philips model we checked. Every pick here rates 4.5 or higher, so the 4000 Series did not make the cut. The 5000 Series Dual Basket with Steam is the other two drawer option.
Do Philips air fryers have a recipe app?
Two listings here mention the HomeID app: the Philips 3000 Series Dual Basket 9L describes recipes with step by step guidance, and the Philips 1000 Series 6.2L describes step by step recipes too. The other listings we captured do not mention an app, so check before you buy if recipes matter to you.
Why are people getting rid of their air fryers?
No listing answers that, so we cannot say why. The two trade offs buyers weigh are bench space and capacity. The 3000 Series Dual Basket 9L cooks two things at once, so check its dimensions against your bench, and the 2000 Series 4.2L holds 500 g of fries, so choose the size to match your household.
