Benchtop Cooking

Constantly craving the perfect crispy and crunchy French Fries? This compact, functional device could be the newest helper in the kitchen you’ve been searching for, and could help you satisfy your cravings, without those extra calories that we all hate! Enter Air Fryer. Quickly becoming a kitchen favourite, and must-have appliance, Air Fryers make your favourite snacks, minus the guilt factor.

So, how does it work? Air Fryers use super heating air, meaning that you achieve the perfect cook (and crispiness) without all that extra oil that traditional cooking appliances require. If you’re convinced, and ready for those crunchy snacks, here’s our guide to helping you find the best air fryer to suit your needs, as well as some handy info to know if you’re making the switch.

Since first landing on our benchtops a decade or so ago, air fryers have crisped their way into our hearts and homes to become a modern kitchen staple, allowing us to enjoy speedy, fresh-fried flavours without vats of oil. Looking to finally join the air fryer club or upgrade your old one? With so many different options out there now, it can be confusing to know which air fryer is the right fit for you and your lifestyle. Time to call off the search! The new super-versatile Philips Series 3000 Dual Basket Airfryer XXL ticks every box for an all-star kitchen accomplice.

Philips Series 3000 Dual Basket Airfryer XXL, the electronics giant has rolled every must-have air fryer ingredient into the one stylish and hardworking appliance, making it a hot contender for the best air fryer in Australia in 2024.

Check out easy recipes to make in your Air Fryer below

Our love affair with air fryers is still going strong! An air fryer can save you money, be your oven’s ultimate sidekick for streamlined catering, or be a standalone benchtop appliance for creating healthy and speedy meals.

“Air fryers cook with circulated hot air instead of heated oil, so you can put a healthy, homemade spin on your favourite takeaway dinners,” says Tracey Ellis, The Good Guys Buyer – Portable Appliances.

Feeling inspired? We’ve served up air fryer ideas to jazz up midweek mealtimes, plus two delicious air fryer recipes destined to become family favourites.

Skip the drive-thru, delete Uber Eats and prepare for your bank account to thank you, because we’re going to tell you how you can make all your favourite fast food recipes at home.  A few genius small appliances is all it takes. With a benchtop or in-oven air fryer on standby for fried chicken, fish and chips or kebabs, you’ll never have to order out again.

These are the simple, tasty fakeaway recipes you’ve been waiting for!

“If you’re looking for a healthier and cheaper alternative to getting takeaway meals, an air fryer is the answer,” says Tracey Ellis, The Good Guys Buyer – Portable Appliances.

“If that’s not reason enough, you can often cook your food in less time than it takes the delivery driver to arrive – and it’s fresh!”

If you thought fast food couldn’t be more convenient, our MVP of benchtop appliances, the air fryer, is here to prove you wrong. After all, what could be faster than a meal coming from your very own kitchen? And, best of all, delivery won’t cost a thing.

Here are eight fun fakeaway air fryer ideas to get you started.

Bring on summer! The season of all-in family dinners, catch-ups by the pool and afternoons spent around the kitchen island with good food, great friends and everyone’s favourite sips. And with the latest air fryers and blenders from Ninja, you’ll have even more reason to savour sociable summer days. These small kitchen appliances are tailor-made for stress-free, easy entertaining – and scrumptious meals, 365 days of the  year! 

Summer is the best time to upgrade your small appliance arsenal, and Ninja has plenty of options for your household – whatever its size. Get ready for a flavour-packed summer with the supersized Ninja XXXL Flexi Drawer Air Fryer, big enough to cook a leg of lamb and sides in a flash. And make sure you have drinks covered too, with the New Blast Portable Blender – it’s just the thing for blitzing a berry smoothie at the beach, or making mocktails at a friend’s party.

Read on to find the perfect Ninja air fryer and Ninja blender for you, as well as easy air fryer recipes and a must-make tropical mocktail to wow your guests this summer.

As the cost of living continues to rise, many people are looking for new ways to save money. But did you know there’s a benchtop beauty that can help you out? Air fryer fans already know how handy they can be for quick and health-conscious cooking – but it turns out energy efficient small appliances can also boost your bank account.

“As well as dishing up quick weeknight dinners, sides and snacks, air fryers can use less electricity during cooking than larger appliances,” says Tracey Ellis, The Good Guys Buyer – Portable Appliances. “This means they can save you time and money, and can become your kitchen’s most valuable player.”

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Tired of two-minute noodles and takeaway pizza? These kitchen gadgets will help you create tasty, convenient and cheap meals to rival any meal delivery. Think versatile stick mixers to blend smoothies and pancake batter, the classic sandwich press, and even egg cookers to make breakfast a breeze (because who really knows how to poach an egg?).

Whether you’re cooking for the house or making Monday night meals for one, these six genius gadgets will give you instant kudos in the kitchen.

On the lookout for delicious, healthy meal ideas that the whole family will love? Want to stretch your weekly grocery shop further and keep the household budget in check? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve rounded up eight simple, nutritious and fun family meal ideas for satisfying tummies and wallets. There’s also a tasty meatball recipe from our friends at Sunbeam for you to try, along with all the best small kitchen appliances for mealtime mastery.

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With the temperature dropping outside, we’re spending more time inside and especially getting into some winter cooking. When it comes to winter and food, it’s all about comfort and feeling cosy and nourished. What better time to discover your inner ‘Masterchef’ and impress your friends and family with something hearty and delicious!