Best Steam-Infused Cooking
Philips
Philips 5000 Series Dual Basket NA555/09
8.9/ 10
Amazon: 4.4★ from 3,200 ratings
£211.97
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Key features
- Steam infusion for moist-inside, crispy-outside results
- Dual baskets: 6L + 3L (9L total)
- 19 cooking functions
- RapidAir Plus technology
- SteamClean automatic cleaning
- Digital touchscreen with 12 presets
- 2750W power
Our verdict
The Philips 5000 Series stands out from every other air fryer with one unique feature: steam infusion. While other fryers can dry food out, the NA555 injects steam during cooking to keep the inside moist while maintaining a crispy exterior — the difference is especially noticeable with chicken breast and fish. The dual baskets (3L + 6L) total 9L of capacity, and the SteamClean function makes post-cooking cleanup almost effortless. If you find regular air-fried food too dry, this solves the problem brilliantly.
Pros
- ✓Steam feature genuinely improves food quality
- ✓SteamClean makes maintenance easy
- ✓Large 9L total capacity
- ✓19 cooking functions
- ✓Philips build quality
Cons
- ✗Water reservoir needs filling for steam
- ✗Slightly complex interface
- ✗Premium price for a Philips
- ✗Baskets are different sizes (3L + 6L)
