Russell Hobbs has cut £100 off its large air fryer, making it an attractive option for families seeking a quick and efficient cooking appliance. The Russell Hobbs XXL Family Air Fryer is currently available on Amazon for £63.49, down from its original price of £159.99, representing a saving of £96.50. This deal is part of Amazon's pre-Prime Day offers, which run until June 22, ahead of the main sales event from June 23 to 26.
Key Features of the Russell Hobbs XXL Family Air Fryer
This air fryer boasts a generous 8-litre capacity, capable of cooking a whole chicken or a family meal for four. It reaches temperatures up to 220°C and includes 10 pre-set programmes for foods like French fries, eggs, chicken, and vegetables. The appliance offers seven cooking functions: air fry, bake, grill, dehydrate, frozen, and reheat.
Shoppers have compared its performance to that of a Ninja air fryer, with many praising its value for money. A similarly sized Ninja DualZone 7.6L is currently priced at £149.99 on the Shark Ninja site, originally £199.99.
Customer Reviews and Feedback
The Russell Hobbs air fryer has garnered over 1,000 reviews on Amazon. One customer wrote: "I bought this for our caravan, so I wanted something that offered great value and wasn't too big. We have a Ninja dual at home, and I was interested to see how this one compared. I have been really pleased with it. It can fit a whole chicken easily, which it cooks to perfection and there is plenty of room to cook a family meal for four. It's not too noisy, it's really easy to clean and it cooks everything quickly."
Another user noted: "Good size, good speed, very efficient. I don't miss my Ninja." However, not all feedback was positive. One shopper highlighted: "Good air fryer if you use just the one level. Unfortunately, when you add the shelf and have food on both levels, the lower level does not cook very well. Easy to use and easy to clean."
A detailed review from another buyer stated: "Inherited a dinosaur air fryer from a sister's neighbour a couple of years back - yes, it was ok, but clearly one of the first ever invented. So when I saw this with almost £100 off and a max temp of 220°C, I jumped at it. I will never regret it! So much better use of the cooking space, you could easily fit a medium-sized (possibly a 2kg?) chicken in. There are pre-sets if you wish to use them for an extensive variety of foods, but also it's just as easy to select the temp and time and hit start! Also, there is an alternative cooking level inside, for items you might need to have closer to the air source. Yes, it's not the quietest, but just close the kitchen door a bit if it bothers you! The benefits of this far outweigh this single con."
Another satisfied customer added: "My family has been using this Russell Hobbs XXL Family Rapid Digital Air Fryer daily for the past few months and it's been great. The 8L capacity is perfect for family meals, and it cooks food consistently well. It's easy to use, heats up quickly, and gives consistent results. We use it so often now that it's become an essential kitchen appliance. Very happy with it and would definitely recommend it for families."
Alternative Options
For those on a tighter budget, the Daewoo Air Fryer is available at Currys for £29.99, though it has a smaller 2-litre capacity. The Russell Hobbs deal is a limited-time offer, so interested buyers should act quickly.
