Philips Airfryer Dual Stacked 4000 Series NA462/70

I tested the Philips Dual Stacked 4000 Series NA462/70 in my own kitchen. Thanks to its slim, stacked design, it fits easily on my countertop. The illuminated viewing window lets me keep a close eye on the cooking process without opening the drawers.

Ease of Use The controls are clear and quick to use. I select a program and program each drawer individually to prepare what I'm cooking. With the sync function, both drawers are ready simultaneously, so snacks and fries, for example, are served together. This works well on busy weeknights. The automatic programs help me choose without having to worry about time and temperature. The viewing window provides peace of mind: I can see the doneness and color, without heat loss from opening the drawers.

Performance The RapidAir hot air circulation cooks my food evenly all around. Fries and snacks turn out crispy with little to no oil. In practice, I find that the top and bottom drawers reach the same cooking level. That's convenient. I can make two dishes simultaneously, each with its own settings, without compromising on results.

Design and placement The stacked design takes up minimal space. This allows the air fryer to fit on narrow countertops or in a cupboard. The drawers slide smoothly and fit snugly against the viewing window, providing continuous visibility. Do pay attention to placement near an electrical outlet; due to the fixed connection, you'll want to place it close to a power source.

The wide range of settings and the excellent design make this an attractive product. The appliance is relatively easy to clean because the containers consist of only two parts: the container and the wire rack.

One drawback I quickly discovered is that small items like baby potatoes can fall through the wire rack (for example, when shaking) and end up at the bottom of the container, resulting in poorer cooking.

The wire rack is easy to remove with a cloth, which makes cleaning easier. Some items don't seem to be fully cooked/to your liking according to the instructions on the packaging, even if the cooking time is extended slightly. I've had better experiences with single-serve air fryers.

Disappointing. We had a Philips air fryer with two compartments. It always made delicious, crispy fries and snacks (we only use the air fryer for that). I had high expectations for this air fryer. The double compartment is convenient, but the cooking results are really mediocre. The fries stay soggy. If you cook them longer or adjust the temperature, the ends of the fries brown and the centers become soft. We never put more than the recommended amount of fries in the air fryer and shake them regularly. There's a rack in each basket. These have holes large enough for the fries to fall through. When you then try to tip the fries into a bowl, a lot of them get stuck under the rack. Because of the heat from the rack, you can't remove them by hand; you have to fiddle with a fork or knife.