The differences between an airfryer and an oven
Comparison airfryer and oven
| Airfryer | Fan oven | |
|---|---|---|
| Preheating | 0-2 minutes | 5-10 minutes |
| Baking result | Crispy and crunchy | Less crispy |
| Dish size | Medium-sized dishes | Large dishes |
| Fat drainage system | Yes | No |
| Freestanding or built-in | Freestanding only | Freestanding or built-in |
Preheating
Airfryer: short preheating
An airfryer reaches a 180°C temperature in 2 minutes. Some airfryers don't require preheating. This allows you to quickly make a sandwich or cook a piece of meat or fish in no time. This way, you can use the airfryer during the week when you have little time. With Philips Airfryer Connected, you can switch on the airfryer from your phone. That's useful, because you can set the correct settings in advance.
Fan oven: long preheating
A convection oven takes about 5 to 10 minutes to preheat. This means you can't quickly prepare a pizza or different snack. You have to add this extra time when you want to prepare things ingredients in the oven.
Baking result
Airfryer: crispy fries and snacks
In an airfryer, you can prepare fries and snacks so they come out crispy and crunchy. The fat and juices they release are drained to the bottom of the airfryer. This allows you to prepare food responsibly, but it also prevents soggy fries.
Fan oven: soggy fries and snacks
Just like with an airfryer, you prepare ingredients in an oven with a hot air flow. An oven doesn't have a drainage system that allows you to remove fat or juices. This means that some of the moisture doesn't evaporate and gets absorbed by the ingredients. The result is weak fries and soft snacks.
Size and capacity
Airfryer: small capacity
Airfryers come in different sizes. There are also XXL models, but these models aren't as large as an oven. This means that you have less space for an oven dish in your airfryer, for example. You also can't bake a large cake in an airfryer.
Fan oven: large capacity
With an oven, you can prepare large quantities or elongated dishes in one go. You can prepare baguettes or casseroles, for example. You can also easily bake multiple buns. This is useful if you have a large household or if you often have company over.
