As mums, it’s important to us that we’re doing everything we can to take care of our families…in particular, feeding them well!
Which is why we are thrilled to announce the Philips Airfryer XL review. If you’re selected, we’ll ask you to try the Philips Avance Collection Airfryer XL in your own home by cooking lots of delicious meals, snacks and desserts, and then share your ratings and reviews right here.
About the Philips Airfryer XL …
Rapid Air Technology for healthier frying
Airfryer’s unique Rapid Air technology enables you to fry, bake, roast and grill, the tastiest snacks and meals with up to 80%* less fat than a conventional fryer, by using little or no oil!
Digital screen for easy control of time and temperature
With the digital touch screen you can control the time and temperature of your cooking in an easier and more precise way.
Recipe booklet full of inspiring recipes
This recipe book created by culinary experts gives inspiration for a variety of low-fat fried food that you can cook in the Airfryer. It also introduces you to recipes that showcase the versatility of the appliance so that you can grill, bake and even roast food healthier, faster and more conveniently.
Large, 1.2kg cooking capacity for more great tasting meals
1.2kg capacity to feed up to 5 people. Now even larger familes can enjoy the Airfryer experience with an additional 50% extra capacity**
Increased power for faster cooking results
Enhanced performance for even faster results! You can now enjoy more power** for great tasting fried food and more with less fat!*
With the Airfryer you can fry, grill, roast and even bake …
Not just great for frying, the innovative Philips Airfryer with Rapid Air technology also lets you grill, bake and even roast your favorite dishes for a one stop solution for all of your meals. Here are just a few delicious recipes you can create with the Philips Airfryer …
See the Philips Airfryer XL in action …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRsxm0siX4o
How does the Philips Airfryer XL Product Review work?
In the Philips Airfryer XL review, we’re asking selected mums to trial and review the Philips Airfryer XL by cooking several snacks, meals and desserts in the Philips Airfryer XL.
Reviewing mums will be posting reviews on this page each week and will also be adding photos and the recipes to the Light & Tasty section in Real Recipes.
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* Compared to fresh fries prepared in a conventional Philips fryer ** Compared to Viva Airfryer HD922X & HD9230
In my house we have Finger Food Friday. My kids are fussy eaters and some food they just would not eat if I cooked them in the oven so I resorted to using the deep fryer. I no longer do, as since I have had the Philips Airfryer, I cook everything for Finger Food Friday in the AirFryer and the kids devour it, there are no left overs! We now get to mix it up each week as there are so many things that can be cooked in the Airfryer. I have cooked meatballs, fish fingers, chicken nuggets, springrolls, samosas, money bags, wedges, chips and even sweet potato chips. I can now make a quick, convenient, no fuss Friday night dinner that the whole family enjoys.
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The Philips AriFryer XL is versatile & suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips AirFryer XL helps me cook in a more healthy way
The Philips AirFryer XL saves me time & is easy to use
I have cooked quite a few family meals in the Philips AirFryer since I got it. The latest being chicken kievs. I usually cook them in the frypan. In the AirFryer there was less mess and pain as the frypan usually splashes hot oil at me. The kievs were still golden brown and had that crunch that my family all loves. The best part was that they cooked quicker in the AirFryer and they tasted oh so yum. Loving my Philips Airfryer!
Would you recommend the Philips AirFryer XL to others?
The Philips AriFryer XL is versatile & suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips AirFryer XL helps me cook in a more healthy way
The Philips AirFryer XL saves me time & is easy to use
Got up this morning and again, I have the cooking bug. I even invited friends over yesterday for tastings because my families stomachs are too full ha ha ha.
Anyway the recipe cooked today was one that was from a recipe book from around 1894 and I am obsessed with cooking old recipe's, they always turn out amazing.
I set the Airfryer to 175deg and time set was 22 minutes as I used the 2 minutes for the pre-heat After 20 minutes I pulled the drawer out to skewer test and it was still not done, so I put it back in for 10 min and reduced the heat to 165deg. The cake ending up having a tiny tiny bit of crust on the outside but it turned out perfect. The cake is so moist and I just wish everyone could taste the result.
2 days ago I went to Harvey Norman as I want to buy all the cooking pans that are made for the Airfryer, but unfortunately you either have to get them to order them in, or go online with Phillips to buy them. While I was at the store I found a cake tin that fitted perfect, very handy to be able to check the size with the Airfryer on display.
So you can see in my reviews now that my cakes are getting bigger so it has been trial and error once again.
Another success in the Airfryer.
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The Philips AriFryer XL is versatile & suitable for lots of recipes
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Forgot to add photo in this review so I thought I would do it again, as you can't have a review without a photo.
This was one of my recipe’s from last week that I tried. I had not done egg before and thought I would try it out in the Airfryer as you can see turned out very yummy. The eggs had been whisked prior to cooking as I was not sure how they would go as I know what a microwave does ( they explode) so maybe I will try a non whisked egg next time. No mess at all another perfect dish in the fryer. The egg was soft and fluffy texture as well not over dry at all. Perfect
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The Philips AriFryer XL is versatile & suitable for lots of recipes
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I thought I would try just the average toasty which included Cheese and tomato. Wow I have never done a toasty in a normal oven before but wanted to see what the Airfryer could do.
Cooked to perfection. It does not look as good as a normal toasty but looks can be deceiving. Cooked for 4-5 minutes due to me opening the drawer just to add some extra last minute margarine on the outside and I may have used up time doing this.
Just so easy.
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The Philips AriFryer XL is versatile & suitable for lots of recipes
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Garlic Sauce Stuffed Chicken Breast - Quick & Easy in the AirFryer!
This is my fourth review for the AirFryer XL. I am really enjoying using this new kitchen appliance and cooking new meals in it each week. I like how it allows me to cook healthier meals, and how quick and easy it is to use. Last night I cooked Garlic Sauce Stuffed Chicken Breast in the AirFryer. It was so quick and easy to get them cooked and I didn't need to use any oil at all. They came out perfectly cooked, crisp and super tasty!
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The Philips AriFryer XL is versatile & suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips AirFryer XL helps me cook in a more healthy way
The Philips AirFryer XL saves me time & is easy to use
I decided to make my Banana Cake, (recipe has been posted in the recipe section) the AirFryer cooked the cake extremely well, I just didn't have a pan small enough to fit in the basket, therefore burnt the top of the cake, I took the basket out of the AirFryer and continued to cook it, turned out great, if anyone knows where I can buy a cake tin that fits in the basket please let me know.
Would you recommend the Philips AirFryer XL to others?
The Philips AriFryer XL is versatile & suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips AirFryer XL helps me cook in a more healthy way
The Philips AirFryer XL saves me time & is easy to use
I was not chosen to review this airfryer, and although I don't have one of my own, my best friend does. When I am invited for dinner at her house, I often take over the cooking. I absolutely love using this machine. It is a decent size, you can cook so many different things in it, and best of all it uses so little oil so as to be healthy. IT is easy to use and clean. Love this machine, saving up to get one of my own.
Would you recommend the Philips AirFryer XL to others?
The Philips AriFryer XL is versatile & suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips AirFryer XL helps me cook in a more healthy way
The Philips AirFryer XL saves me time & is easy to use
Still loving it! Not only can I do easy roast vegetables in it, but it is also so quick and easy for my teenagers to get frozen snacks out of the freezer, such as chicken fingers, hashbrowns, etc, and throw them in the airfryer... 7 minutes later, they're eating, and it's easy clean up.
One of my favourite meals that I've cooked in it so far was chicken cordon bleu. I cut open some chicken breasts and stuffed them with ham and cheese, then rolled them up in baking paper, and put them in the airfryer. I cooked them at 180 for 20 minutes, then served them with a side salad. The chicken was tender, and all the juices were kept within the paper, so when I unrolled it I could just drizzle it over the chicken.
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The Philips AriFryer XL is versatile & suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips AirFryer XL helps me cook in a more healthy way
The Philips AirFryer XL saves me time & is easy to use
When I entered to win the Philips Airfryer, I had wanted to try one for ages, because I knew it would be healthier than frying with oil, but was still skeptical about it. I didn't think it would really be able to produce crispy, browned chips... or anything else, the same as oil frying would.
My first attempt was some roast vegetables, and.... wow! I was very pleasantly surprised!
I peeled and cut the vegetables, sprinkled them with herbs and a tiny bit of garlic infused olive oil, purely for taste. I preheated the airfryer to 200C, which only took 3 minutes... popped the vegetables in the basket, and set the timer for 20 minutes. By the time we set the table and carved the meat that my husband had cooked on the barbecue, the vegetables were golden, and cooked to perfection!
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The Philips AriFryer XL is versatile & suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips AirFryer XL helps me cook in a more healthy way
The Philips AirFryer XL saves me time & is easy to use
Easy to use. Fat free. And cook chicken meat balls. Bake potatoes. .. The meals are endless healthy. And full of flavour. I used my daughters. And I want one .. Ihave a air cook. But her Phillips one is heaps better than mine I really do love it. ..
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The Philips AriFryer XL is versatile & suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips AirFryer XL helps me cook in a more healthy way
The Philips AirFryer XL saves me time & is easy to use
I do not have the Phillips air fryer but I do have a airfryer. And I have used my daughters Phillips air fryer. And I can say I love it ..
It's easier than my one to clean. And the storage is better as mine has this long handle that sticks out . Where the Phillips is light weight and just slips into the cupboard when not in use. Or looks great sitting on the kitchen bench Healthy chips for the kids they love them
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The Philips AriFryer XL is versatile & suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips AirFryer XL helps me cook in a more healthy way
The Philips AirFryer XL saves me time & is easy to use
I am a self confessed kitchen gadget junkie, after watching the video, reading the recipes, reading the reviews I had convinced myself that this was obviously an appliance I needed to have to ensure my family had healthy food in a timely fashion, well a trip to the shops, I looked at a number of brands and brought home the Phillips, assured hubby that we have had it for ages and he must just not noticed, I outdid myself with chips and nuggets the first time I used it, they were awesome, easy, kids loved them, no smells in the house, since then I have cooked meat, cakes, roasts, sausages, it is awesome, fat drains away and I have used it far more than I really thought I would, I cannot recommend it highly enough, I wish they were cheaper then I could justify another one, so I could use 2 at once but I will struggle along, they may bring out a larger one, this is big but for large families something bigger would be good, especially to cook meat in one and the veg in another. great product
Would you recommend the Philips AirFryer XL to others?
The Philips AriFryer XL is versatile & suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips AirFryer XL helps me cook in a more healthy way
The Philips AirFryer XL saves me time & is easy to use
I was one of the amazingly lucky Mums chosen to review this product. I can tell you now after owning it for a year, it is still amazing! I use it everyday, more than my oven for sure. You can cook SO SO SO much in it, but my fave thing to use it for is homemade wedges or chips. I leave the skin on, I don;t soak or anything, just coat in oil and salt/pepper/dried herbs, and they are always perfect, my fussy kids love them. You will use it everyday. Worth every penny for those considering buying it. Some of the best things to cook in it are chicken drumsticks, chips, spring rolls, grilled veg esp capsicum, try it and see!
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The Philips AriFryer XL is versatile & suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips AirFryer XL helps me cook in a more healthy way
The Philips AirFryer XL saves me time & is easy to use
My mum owns this, and I love going over to her house and makes ng chips and chicken etc. The flavour is amazing and it's oil free. Healthiest way to fry food. I am saving up to buy one because they are brilliant. They are so healthy and can give fried food to the kids guilt free, and they love it to, no complaints, it isn't soft or soggy liked baked chips and isn't all oily Luke deep fried, it is just perfect. Love it. Couldn't find a better appliance for the kitchen
Would you recommend the Philips AirFryer XL to others?
The Philips AriFryer XL is versatile & suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips AirFryer XL helps me cook in a more healthy way
The Philips AirFryer XL saves me time & is easy to use
Our little family is absolutely in love with this machine! It's fabulous! It gives you a healthy option to eating fried food which is great for my take way made eating hubby who is also a diabetic. It doesn't take too much longer than baking to cook and the food comes out crispy as if had been fried which is great, we made salt and pepper calamari and it was so good. We also made chips and they where crispy on the outside and hot on the inside really great we defiantly be using this on a regular basis in our family to enjoy a healthy alternative.
Would you recommend the Philips AirFryer XL to others?
The Philips AriFryer XL is versatile & suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips AirFryer XL helps me cook in a more healthy way
The Philips AirFryer XL saves me time & is easy to use
Who would have thought crunchy chips and dimsums could be yummy and healthy. Why healthy? Well because of the air fryer of course. It only uses minimal oil so if youre tired of the chips and fish that are soggy because it bathed itself with oil. Its great to try this air fryer. Its convenient and easy ti use and great for the family. Great for a little footy snack to share made fresh at home. Without the oil guilt
Would you recommend the Philips AirFryer XL to others?
The Philips AriFryer XL is versatile & suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips AirFryer XL helps me cook in a more healthy way
The Philips AirFryer XL saves me time & is easy to use
I dont own one but used one at a friends place to help make party goods for a baby shower. We used the air fryer to make many things like chips and wedges and chicken lollipops and small fish fingers. At first I was skeptic on how this machine would work and how successful our food would turn out. But boy. The food turned amazing and crunchy and it tasted fresh and yunmy. We all got praises for it. Would buy this truly
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The Philips AriFryer XL is versatile & suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips AirFryer XL helps me cook in a more healthy way
The Philips AirFryer XL saves me time & is easy to use
Fantastic, Fast, Effortless cooking, Saves the legs of Senior Citizens
Hi! everyone
I needed something to make life easier as I have Arthritis and standing is a problem. I have been cooking with my Philips XL Airfryer for a few months now. Cant live without it. Its taken the hard part of cooking (standing) out for me. I have always loved cooking, but with old age coming on it was getting very hard to stand long enough to cook a meal. I love it and cant imagine not having it in my kitchen. The food is cooked to perfection. I baked scones in it for morning tea with friends. They were impressed as I did it in front of them. Served them hot from the Airfryer. I will post a photo next time.
regards
Fruitcake Mother
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The Airfryer is a great way to keep normally 'fried' foods a bit healthier for the family. It uses a tiny amount of oil and also rotates to cook the food evenly. I do find I am a bit limited to the types of meals I can cook in it, but other than that, it is a welcome addition to our busy family kitchen!
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The Philips AriFryer XL is versatile & suitable for lots of recipes
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The Philips AirFryer XL saves me time & is easy to use
I have cooked quite a few family meals in the Philips AirFryer since I got it from my husband as a gift and everything cooks so quickly and it moist and tasty without those extra fats. A very healthy way to cook your meals and fries and a simple process. Such an easy product to clean as well and I am looking forward to cooking more food using it more often now.
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12 Best Kids’ Lunch Boxes For School In Australia
The right lunch box helps keep little humans nourished while making life a lot easier for mums and dads! So to help you find the perfect one faster, we’ve put the best kids’ lunch boxes for school in Australia in one handy spot.
Kids’ lunch boxes have come a very long way. No longer just plastic boxes for toting treats, they’re now durable, washable, droppable and best of all, easy for kids to use. There are heaps of different styles to choose from, and if you head to the bottom of this article, you’ll find more information on what to look for, how to choose the right one for your child, and even what to put in it!
Whether you’re after a colourful lunch box to match that new drink bottle, or a machine-washable option that saves you time, there’s something in our shortlist for every type of foodie.
If you’re not sure where to start when it comes to lunch box shopping, check out our comparison table below as a handy guide. (Use the bottom slider to see all brands)
The table below is a guide only. Products are subject to changes by brands.
MontiiCo
B.Box
Frank Green Lunch Container
Yumbox
Sky Gazer
Bentgo Modern
The Somewhere Co. Mini
EcoCocoon
Bright Star Kids
Stuck On You
Country Road Elysia
OmieBox
Style
Bag
Bento
Box
Bento
Bag
Bento
Bag
Bento
Bag
Bento
Bag
Bento
Colour variations
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
YES
Material
Fabric & aluminium lining
PP & silicone
Stainless steel & silicone
ABS, tritan & silicone
Fabric & PEVA lining
BPA-free plastic
RPET & aluminium foil lining
Stainless steel & silicone
Fabric & insulation lining
BPA-free plastic
100% cotton canvas & insulation lining
Stainless steel, plastic & silicone
Start price
$42.95
$27.95
$79.95
$49.95
$34.99
$39.95
$38
$84.95
$39.95
$54.95
$59.95
$89.95
Loved forits
Roomy size & machine washable design
Custom divider
3-in-1 design
Portion-controlled sections
Unique designs
Removable sandwich divider
Shoulder strap
Dishwasher-safe parts
Personalisation
Leak-proof silicone seal
Internal name label
Storage for hot and cold food
Mouths Of Mums Kids’ Lunch Boxes Comparison Table. (The products above are featured in our shortlist below.)
How to choose the best lunch box for school
When you’re searching for a kids’ lunch box, take the time to work out what will best suit their needs. If you make the right choice and invest in a quality one, it will last many years.
Box, bento or bag? If your child doesn’t like different foods touching, a bento lunch box is a great choice. Also, think about whether they prefer cut-up or whole fruit; a bento is better suited to cut food, while bags and boxes suit whole fruit. Bags are fantastic if you like to pack separate containers, like smaller bento or snack containers.
Freshness is a must – An insulated bag or box will keep everything cool and fresh until snack and lunchtime. But you can also get boxes that come with cold and ice packs. Remember, kids’ lunches often sit at room temperature for up to 5 or 6 hours before they’re eaten, so insulation and coolness are important. Check out how to keep school lunches safe in the heat.
Easy-to-clean design – Check if the box is dishwasher-safe, or for lunch bags, if they’re machine-washable.
Leak-proof – The last thing you want is a soggy mess at lunchtime, so if buying a hard lunch box, look for designs that are leak-proof with proper seals.
Child-friendly – Depending on your child’s motor skills and independence, you may need to start with a product that’s simple to open and close.
The right size – We tend to pack way too much in our kids’ lunches, so think about how much realistically you’ll need to pack for your child when choosing the size of their lunch box. You may also need to consider the size of their school bags.
12 Best Lunch Boxes For School Kids In Australia
Ready to get back-to-school sorted? From stainless steel gems to beautiful bentos, we’ve done all the hard work so you don’t have to. So sit back and enjoy our curated Mom Guide of the best kids’ lunch boxes for school in Australia.
These award-winning lunch bags have sold over 200,000 units – and it’s clear to see why. The interior of each large bag measures 29cm x 23.5cm x 7.5cm, making them big enough to fit multiple containers and even many popular bento boxes. Each bag comes with an ice pack for up to eight hours of cooling – and you have a massive range of designs to choose from.
Pros:
Interior name label
Fabulous large size fits everything!
Comes with an ice pack for day-long cooling
“A vote for montii co lunch boxes, lunch bags and freezer bricks (they really do stay frozen all day!!” (Megan)
“Montii lunch bags are the best and the freezer brick can stay frozen for ages I forgot one day and it was still cold after 24hrs”(Sarah)
Tired of apples not fitting in hard lunch boxes? b.box has solved this with its flexible ‘whole fruit holder’ that bends around the fruit rather than squashing it – genius! If you’re not keen on cutting up a fruit salad every day, this multi-compartment two-litre lunch box has handy homes for everything. It also comes with a gel cooler pack (a must for Aussie summer!), and it’s freezer-safe. Choose from a range of colours.
Pros:
Leak-proof silicone seal
Comes with a gel cooler pack
The square section is big enough for a regular sandwich
“B-box lunch boxes are the best…all parts come out so you can wash them super easy! So many awesome accessories available for them too!”(Kerrie)
“BBox lunch boxes are great and they fit in the large Montiico lunch bags. As someone has said, the ice brick that comes with it is amazing too”(Tash)
“I really like the B.Box lunch boxes.”(Kendal)
“Bbox is the winner in our community on repeat.”(Mums On A Budget)
Got a Frank Green fan on your hands? This is the lunch box to match their drink bottle. It comes in a gorgeous range of colours suited to all ages and uses 90% post-consumer recycled stainless steel and quality silicone lids. Monograms, bumper guards and ice bricks are all available separately.
Pros:
Leak-resistant design for mess-free travel
Comes with two microwave-safe removable containers
Customisable with your choice of bumper, ice brick and monogramming (at an additional cost)
With the option of four, five or six compartments, it’s easy to see why Yumbox Bento Lunch Boxes are such a hit with Australian kids. They feature handy, pre-measured half-cup serving compartments to help pack a healthy lunch and contain absolutely no BPA or phthalates. Pop it straight into the dishwasher on the top rack for easy cleaning.
Pros:
Top rack dishwasher-safe
Includes five half-cup sections for portion control
Sections are labelled to help parents with a balanced lunch
If your little (or not-so-little) one wants a lunch bag everyone will comment on, this is it. Available in a range of stunning designs, they come with a long and strong handle and easy-use zippers. But good looks aside, what’s winning heart about these is their capacity – they hold up to seven litres of food!
After something a bit more mature? Bentgo’s Modern lunch boxes are a great option. They have a sleek matte finish in a choice of four stylish shades, including Mint Green, Orchid, Dark Grey and Navy. Each is cleverly designed with a removable divider that allows you to choose between using three or four compartments. Even better, they are leak-proof, microwave-safe and fine to pop in the dishwasher.
Colourful and easy to carry, these bags are insulated, eco-friendly and secure. It features aluminium foil lining that keeps food fresh all day long, and it comes with top-level carry handles and a shoulder strap, which is brilliant for those days when kids have a lot to tote. Choose from a range of styles.
Pros:
Roomy and stylish
Shoulder strap makes carrying easy (and great if schoolbags are too full!)
Zip-front pocket handy for cold packs or notes from mum
Large enough for the hungriest of school kids, this stainless steel wonder has a removable silicone seal in the lid to stop thick liquids from leaking. No more soggy anything! There are five handy compartments to make sure all of the food groups are ticked off, with a large compartment perfect for sandwiches, and smaller ones for snacks.
Pros:
Dishwasher-safe
Every compartment is leak-proof
Easy to open and close (suitable for younger kids)
Practical and customisable with your child’s name, these insulated bags tick all the boxes. You have a choice of five bag colours, and from there you get to choose from a huge range of designs and fonts to personalise it! Each comes with a mesh pocket for ice bricks, a top carry handle, a secure zip closure and enough internal space to fit a medium bento box.
Pros:
Machine-washable
Internal mesh pocket for an ice brick
With their name on it, you won’t need to visit lost property!
With a leak-proof silicone seal, these colourful lunch companions keep sauces and dips right where they belong. They come with six compartments, which convert to three for easy washing on the top shelf of the dishwasher. They’re free from any nasties and customisation with your child’s name – no more lost property, yay! Choose from box colours of Matte Navy, Pink Lemonade, Dusky Blue or Seafoam Green- if you can!
Uber stylish and as roomy as can be, these contemporary bags are perfect for kids of all ages who prefer to pack several separate containers. It has a 100% cotton canvas outer, an insulated lining and comes with a super handy internal name label. Just as great for preschool as they are for high school.
Pros:
Easy-carry handle
Internal name label
Stylish design, great for kids who prefer muted shades
Finally, a kids’ lunch box that stores hot AND cold food in one place! Designed out of necessity by a problem-solving mum, the OmieBox encourages low-waste lunches and ends the need to use multiple clunky containers (which always get lost!). The spill-proof individual compartments mean no mixing of savoury and sweet, and the 280ml double-wall thermos keeps soups and pasta hot for up to six hours!
Health professionals agree that kids need a good balance of lean protein, grains, fruit and vegetables throughout the school day. Skip the processed food and try to reach for whole foods that pack a punch in the nutrient department. Here are some great ideas:
Grilled chicken or turkey wraps with fresh salad
Crackers and vegetable sticks with healthy dips like hummus
Whole-grain pasta with cherry tomatoes and your choice of cheese
Zucchini slice cut into rectangles for easy stacking in an insulated box
That lunchbox comparison table is handy to have. It helped me make a decision on which lunchbox to buy next for my daughter who is starting kindergarten. I needed to upgrade her lunchbox but wasn’t sure which way to go. The table helped me with my decision. I ended up going with the BBOX and have found a cheaper lunch bag from a department store that it fits in.
I do not know if anyone else has picked up on this or not, but every bag mentioned in the table above is a ‘designer’ brand. There are plenty of more affordable options that aren’t over $40. I have never spent that much on a lunchbox – even from Smiggle. The cheaper brands last just as well too.
Getting ready for the return to school has started to kick in so this was a timely read. We have the yum box and i love it, it is so easy for my daughter to open and close on her own. I find the lunch cooler bags also a great idea however some days depending on what else needs to go to school, they can be quite bulky to include in the school bag. I need to do some more research this year as i like the idea of being able to watch it in the washing machine, that is a clever idea.
Along with all of the other back to school products; there is also a good range of lunch boxes available for people to buy. It has been fun to see the wide range of bottles and lunch boxes that are available for the new year for school and for work.
Lunch boxes have come such a long way since my eldest was a kid, he’s now 26! There’s really a solution to everything from food heating, cooling, dividers, pockets etc etc. Lunch boxes are a real fashion accessory and so on-trend these days. I personally love the Bento lunch boxes. They save on plastic and separate different foods.
I am such a huge fan of Bento lunch boxes and Bento. Food should be so many wonderful things; including delicious, fun, colourful and nutritious too. Lunch is a favourite meal because the body is ready for some more calories and a boost of energy. Food looks so good in Bento lunch boxes.
So so many fantastic options! We use the montii co ones for our kdis and swear by it. Its lasted 3 years so far and still standing strong, like new since the first day using it. They are so durable and i find cleaning them to be the easiest for us.
There are so many great lunch box option out there indeed ! I’ve always liked the Bento style lunch boxes for my kids. It reduces the use of plastic lunch bags and packaged food which aren’t very good for the environment and it encourages to present a good variety of foods (which is not only better nutrition wise but lao to prevent our kids from getting bored with same foods all the time.
There are some really fabulous options here. So many variations of colour, shape and size. I love the bento style lunch boxes, so handy to keep food separate and eliminate the use of plastic packaging. The machine washable bags are a great idea too. They can get grubby so fast, this would be so much easier to maintain
This has gotten much easier since my kids hit high school – they have strong opinions about their lunch boxes, so I don’t have to think about it so much anymore! However, I am strongly in favor of bento style boxes regardless of their age. They’re easy to clean, easy to pack, and invite appropriate sized portions.
Great article! Our kids are so lucky, when it comes to lunchboxes, they really are spoilt for choice. There are so many to pick from. Regarding sandwiches, my eldest son, used to hate sandwiches for school lunches. It wasn’t until many years later that I discovered that he’d throw out his sandwiches in the playground bins. My son’s an adult now and he still hates sandwiches. He only likes “hot” lunches. So glad he lives on his own now and can make his own “hot” lunches just the way he likes them.
This is an extremely useful article!! 2 schppl going kids and third starting kinder soon means we are always on the lookout for lunch ideas and lunch boxes. This is a great list with features and prices listed to make the search easier and help with decision making for purchasing of the lunch boxes
This is super useful article and thank you. I can see so variety of lunch boxes from every store. Always wonder which one would be more convenient to use by little hands. I love some of these lunchboxes to give it a try for this year. And then decide to go with suitable ones
Wow, lunch boxes have really come such a long way from when I was taking a lunch box to school. Feel old, like “back in my day”, but we were lucky to have options like are available now. While I like some of these designs, I feel like they aren’t super practical.
These lunchboxes are beautiful but are they really worth the expensive price tag? I have been through so many lunch boxes and bags over the years and found the best it to use an insulated lunchbox bag with ice brick and use small containers to keep individual items fresh and assessable.
I love the bbox lunch boxes. They are so reliable and tough when kids throw their bags around. Easy to wash and store. I have used the we can be tiny snackies at home too. The boys love choosing a certain animal shape. They wash well, are durable and great quality.
My kids are old enough now to pack their own lunches and I am so happy to see the great choices they are making. They take left over meals, cook food in the morning to take and now I am confident they aren’t throwing away sandwiches! I do have the chilly bags for them, I find they fit better into bags
My daughter uses a bento box now for work and sometimes an insulated bag in summer, but when she was at school it was a rectangular lunch box with no compartments. It was very easy to wash each day, just the box and lid, and it could still be filled with rolls/sandwiches and snacks.
Lunchboxes are so important these days. Back in my day it was a brown paper bag or the exact same lunch box that everyone else had and there were three compartments. Today its such a fashion statement and as much as the lunchbox itself is judged so are the contents.
In the Philips Airfryer XL review, we’re asking selected mums to trial and review the Philips Airfryer XL by cooking several snacks, meals and desserts in the Philips Airfryer XL.
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12:50 pm
Lke it
4:38 pm
Love my Philips AIRFRYER
Invention
Recommend ++
Fuss-free
Remarkably
Yummy
Ever so
Revolutionary
9:20 pm
Finger Food Friday
9:06 pm
Best thing since sliced bread
2:17 pm
I wish everyone could taste it (picture)
2:04 pm
I Wish Everyone Could Taste It.
Anyway the recipe cooked today was one that was from a recipe book from around 1894 and I am obsessed with cooking old recipe's, they always turn out amazing.
I set the Airfryer to 175deg and time set was 22 minutes as I used the 2 minutes for the pre-heat After 20 minutes I pulled the drawer out to skewer test and it was still not done, so I put it back in for 10 min and reduced the heat to 165deg. The cake ending up having a tiny tiny bit of crust on the outside but it turned out perfect. The cake is so moist and I just wish everyone could taste the result.
2 days ago I went to Harvey Norman as I want to buy all the cooking pans that are made for the Airfryer, but unfortunately you either have to get them to order them in, or go online with Phillips to buy them. While I was at the store I found a cake tin that fitted perfect, very handy to be able to check the size with the Airfryer on display.
So you can see in my reviews now that my cakes are getting bigger so it has been trial and error once again.
Another success in the Airfryer.
2:27 pm
Egg Turned out soft and fluffy
This was one of my recipe’s from last week that I tried. I had not done egg before and thought I would try it out in the Airfryer as you can see turned out very yummy. The eggs had been whisked prior to cooking as I was not sure how they would go as I know what a microwave does ( they explode) so maybe I will try a non whisked egg next time. No mess at all another perfect dish in the fryer. The egg was soft and fluffy texture as well not over dry at all. Perfect
9:51 am
Loving the variety which can be cooked.
Cooked to perfection. It does not look as good as a normal toasty but looks can be deceiving. Cooked for 4-5 minutes due to me opening the drawer just to add some extra last minute margarine on the outside and I may have used up time doing this.
Just so easy.
2:26 pm
Garlic Sauce Stuffed Chicken Breast - Quick & Easy in the AirFryer!
4:52 pm
I'm still in love
1:58 pm
Great Invention
8:44 pm
Airfried meatballs
Still loving it! Not only can I do easy roast vegetables in it, but it is also so quick and easy for my teenagers to get frozen snacks out of the freezer, such as chicken fingers, hashbrowns, etc, and throw them in the airfryer... 7 minutes later, they're eating, and it's easy clean up.
One of my favourite meals that I've cooked in it so far was chicken cordon bleu. I cut open some chicken breasts and stuffed them with ham and cheese, then rolled them up in baking paper, and put them in the airfryer. I cooked them at 180 for 20 minutes, then served them with a side salad. The chicken was tender, and all the juices were kept within the paper, so when I unrolled it I could just drizzle it over the chicken.
3:33 pm
Golden airfried vegetables
My first attempt was some roast vegetables, and.... wow! I was very pleasantly surprised!
I peeled and cut the vegetables, sprinkled them with herbs and a tiny bit of garlic infused olive oil, purely for taste. I preheated the airfryer to 200C, which only took 3 minutes... popped the vegetables in the basket, and set the timer for 20 minutes. By the time we set the table and carved the meat that my husband had cooked on the barbecue, the vegetables were golden, and cooked to perfection!
7:43 am
I love it
1:01 pm
Love my air fryer
It's easier than my one to clean. And the storage is better as mine has this long handle that sticks out . Where the Phillips is light weight and just slips into the cupboard when not in use. Or looks great sitting on the kitchen bench Healthy chips for the kids they love them
12:50 pm
Lke it
9:14 pm
Philips Airfryer awesome essential appliance
8:54 pm
love love my phillips airfryer
Perfect chips, dim sims and yum cha and apple chips with less time, clean up and money spent on take away
9:45 pm
Long Term review
2:06 pm
love this
7:20 pm
Love this especially for diabetic hubby
10:34 am
healthy fried? can be done
3:49 pm
Quick and easy and most important healthy!
I made kale chips in 4 mins with couple drops of oil and salt. The result amazing crunchy and oh so healthy.
Love my air fryer
5:21 pm
like having restaurant at home
9:45 am
Fantastic, Fast, Effortless cooking, Saves the legs of Senior Citizens
I needed something to make life easier as I have Arthritis and standing is a problem. I have been cooking with my Philips XL Airfryer for a few months now. Cant live without it. Its taken the hard part of cooking (standing) out for me. I have always loved cooking, but with old age coming on it was getting very hard to stand long enough to cook a meal. I love it and cant imagine not having it in my kitchen. The food is cooked to perfection. I baked scones in it for morning tea with friends. They were impressed as I did it in front of them. Served them hot from the Airfryer. I will post a photo next time.
regards
Fruitcake Mother
7:31 pm
Low fat cooking
11:38 am
Not feeling so guilty
I love my airfryer, I thought there wouldn't be much taste but there is
all yummy food
and friday is chips night. We had cornflake chicken and chips
8:00 am
Very easy and convient product
3:35 pm
A wonderful product
10:52 pm
So very easy and convenient
An amazingly versatile machine we love our Philips AirFryer XL, and the whole family love it and are eating so much healthier since using it.
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