Potentially no, but using miles less oil and having a pile of fries in record time, it isn’t to be sniffed at. We found the initial smell of strong plastic quite off putting but after following the instructions to wash each of the removable parts and to wipe the interiors, this dissipated slightly. It's important to make sure the Tower Vortex's drip tray is always in place when you're cooking in it, and this is especially true with rotisserie. We speak to self-confessed clean freak Emma Bunton and find out what part of her home she loves to clean every day!

Tower T17064 5-in-1 Digital Air Fryer Oven with Rapid Air

These autocook functions are designed to cook fries, steak, drumsticks, fish, shrimp, roast chicken, rotisserie and dried fruit at the push of a button, but you can adjust the temperature and timings as you wish. When the Tower Vortex 5-in-1 Digital Air Fryer showed up on my doorstep I was initially impressed by how different it looks from other air fryers on the market. The dehydrator can only make a couple of handfuls of fruit at a time, so seems a lot of work for not much reward. You can cook an extra-crispy and tender rotisserie chicken in less than 1 hour using the included spit and handle, and with 10 preset options, you can cook succulent meat, tasty chips, crispy chicken and more at the touch of a button, making mealtimes that much easier. Although the chicken looked fairly wedged, I was able to select the rotisserie function and watch it begin to spin.Using efficient technology which circulates hot air around the fryer to cook food, our air fryers use far less oil to offer up a much healthier alternative to traditional fat-fried treats. The adjustable temperature control, ranging from 90°C to 230°C, ensures precise cooking for a variety of recipes.

Tower T17064 Vortx 12L Air Fryer Oven - Grey and Rose Gold

The Tower Vortex really did take all the faff out of the chicken cooking, which gave me time to make some delicious extras. The chips we made were pleasingly golden with a good texture, and the use of just a tablespoon of oil is a pretty good way to get your fried food fix without overwhelming your arteries. The 12 litre capacity oven, provides enough space to cook a complete meal for all the family to enjoy. The door becomes covered with grease after a few uses, so you'll need to clean the inside as you would a standard oven. Introducing the Tower T17064 5-in-1 Air Fryer Oven, your ultimate kitchen companion for healthier, guilt-free cooking.To ensure we tested it fairly against other similar machines, we did of course give the humble chip its time to shine.

Tower Vortx 12 Litre Rose Gold Air Fryer Oven | Air Fryers | Tower

As Head of Reviews, her job is to test all the wackiest product launches, whether they're air fryers, bread makers, or juicers, and give you her honest experience. Broccoli was another winner in the Tower Vortex, with the ultra spacious design leaving space for so many Tenderstem stalks. Previously Small Appliance and Cookware Editor, she remains our go-to expert for all things air fryer related.There’s an auto function for chips that you can easily select from the digital controls to get you going, and with a fairly intuitive interface, we were off to a quick start. It took eight minutes at 170 degrees for it to be completely done and had the winning tase and texture of fried bacon. Packed with extra power, this air fryer can cook 30% faster than a conventional oven, so you’ll have your meal ready in no time. I wouldn't attempt to cook a supermarket's definition of a "medium" chicken in this air fryer, because my "small" really felt as large as it could accommodate.