As mums, we are always looking for ways to whip up delicious food for our families.
Which is why we are thrilled to announce the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer product review.
With Philips’ unique TurboStar rapid air technology, you can fry food using minimal oil and prepare delicious and evenly cooked dishes. There’s no need for preheating and with the new compact design you can still cook a large amount of food.
Key features of the Philips Vivo TurboStar Airfryer …
Rapid air technology for healthier fryingThe unique technology of the Airfryer enables you to fry, bake, roast and grill, the tastiest snacks and meals with less fat than a conventional fryer, by using little or no oil! Philips Airfryer with TurboStar rapid air technology also creates less smell than conventional fryers. It’s easy to clean, safe and economical for your daily use.
50% more evenly fried food2The innovative Philips TurboStar rapid air technology swirls the hot air rapidly through the whole basket. This results in more homogenous heat distribution and therefore 50% more evenly fried food. There is no need for turning- even when food is piled up. In addition, powerful direct heat from above quickly crisps the food.
QuickClean basketWith the Philips Airfryer QuickClean basket which includes a removable non-stick mesh, cleaning becomes easier and faster. The removable non-stick coated drawer and the food basket are dishwasher safe for easy cleaning. The Philips Airfryer with TurboStar technology saves you and your home from the smell of fried oil compared to a regular fryer.
Large 0.8 kg capacity, 20% more compact3The new Airfryer has been designed with compactness in mind (20% smaller) while still enabling to cook large amount of food (800 gr). With its reduced size it blends in perfectly onto the kitchen counter-top and serves delicious meals for the whole family. Its thoughtful size enables every day usage and a world of possibilities.
Over 200 recipes in app and free recipe book includedThe Philips Airfryer app is free and filled with delicious recipes and easy to follow step-by-step cooking instructions. Get inspired with quick, healthy snacks or meals for special occasions.
Universal removable handle – easily exchange accessoriesPhilips’ new universal removable handle helps you to mix and match the right cooking accessory and achieve the best results for your key dishes- every day. Additionally it allows for compacter storage after use.
Click here to find out more about the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer.
(1) Compared to fresh fries prepared in a conventional Philips fryer (2) Measured vs Airfryer without TurboStar with frozen fries, evaluated on browning and doneness (3) Versus Philips Viva Collection Airfryer, total capacity can fit 800g of fries.
With the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer, you can fry, grill, roast and even bake …
Here are just a few delicious recipes you can create with the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer:
Roasted Asian Chicken WingsFriesRatatouille
See the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer in action …
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer product review.
In the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer product review, we asked mums to trial and review the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer by cooking several snacks, meals and desserts in the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer.
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HONESTLY, IT'S FOR FABULOUS FOR BEGINNERS TO EXPERTS
I'm not a great cook! But the TurboStar has helped me to cook Chicken, Meatballs, Sausages, Chips, Frittatas, Rice Pudding, Steak, Pumpkin, Sweet Potato, Lamb Rack, Cakes. I have cooked all these and more. Some things I cook from scratch and others like Yum Cha, Chicken Nuggets, Fish Fillets etc. I just pick up from the supermarket. It does the best Steak (even from frozen) I've ever cooked because it seals the outside all at once and retains the juices. I couldn't live without it!
Would you recommend the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer to others?
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer helps me cook in a more healthy way
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer saves me time & is easy to use
I was about to send my husband to the shops to get some hot chips and I remembered the air fryer! We haven't tried wedges or chips in it yet and it definitely didn't disappoint! I coated the potato in some spicy seasoning and put them in a bowl with about a tablespoon of olive oil. It took about 30 mins to make them crispy. They were amazing!
Would you recommend the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer to others?
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer helps me cook in a more healthy way
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer saves me time & is easy to use
I mainly use my Airfryer to cook frozen chips, but this time, I tried to bake with it! I've read some reviews about baking, I was little bit worried first. I don't have some accessories yet, and I couldn't find any cake pan which fit in the Airfryer in my kitchen. I had look Philips App, and I decided to try Lava Cake with using my ramekins.
I completely followed the recipes. I had all ingredients in my kitchen, and the method is very easy as well. I divided the cake mixture to 4 ramekins, but I tried only 1 at first. The recipe says the cooking time is 5 minutes. I thought it's too short, but followed it. After 5 minutes, open the Airfryer... it looks cooked! I scoop it, the top is baked well, and gooey inside! Maybe little bit sweet for me, but I liked it!
But I wanted to stock in freezer rest of cakes for having as lunch/morning tea later, so I set for 12 minutes for rest of 3 cakes. I think 10 minutes might be enough because it was little bit dry, but it's like normal chocolate cake:)
I'm not sure it will bake like oven if I use whole tin, but I think it works in small cups.
We totally love Airfryer, especially cooking frozen food. Easy to use, no mess, and importantly, we can cut off oil intake.
Thanks again for giving me an opportunity to test the Airfryer!!
Would you recommend the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer to others?
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer helps me cook in a more healthy way
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer saves me time & is easy to use
I was asked to review the new Philips TurboStar Airfryer, as I have previously used the older model Philips XL Airfryer. The XL has been around for around 2 years now, and while it has a larger capacity, there have been people that have been reporting excessive smoke, and a few problems with the coating of the insert. So how does the TurboStar model compare? Well, both have their advantages to be honest. What I like about the XL model in particular, is the digital display, which means I can see from across the kitchen just how long something has left to cook. The Turbostar in comparison has a dial setting, which you really have to walk up to to see. The XL has push button controls on the digital display, and particulary for the temperature setting, that is quite easy to set at the correct temperature. The TurboStar again has a dial to set the temperature. As many things are cooked at 180 or 200, and not many things at very low temps, I think that the temperature settings on the dial could be more spread out to give greater accuracy in selecting temperature. The capacity of the XL is probably more useful for my family of 5. Sure the Turbostar can cook enough chips for example, in one go, for the whole family. But something like chicken pieces needs more juggling to get everything cooked. The draw mechanism is also different between the two. The basket of the XL sits in the insert and the insert slides in on runners, where as the Turbostar has a basket that actually clips into the insert and the whole piece is slide into place. This means that for example, to give the contents of the basket a shake throughout cooking, who are actually shaking the whole basket and insert together, or you have to unclip the basket. As the insert is not on runners, you do need a bit of cleared bench space to put it down (whereas with the XL, the insert could sit there like an open drawer). Now to the coatings and cleaning. The coating on the insert of the Turbostar is far better than that on the XL. Very easy to clean, and seems quite resistant to scratching. The wire mesh of the basket is easily unclipped for easier cleaning as well. I am looking forward to being able to buy the grill pan attachment, as the grill pan for the XL was never available to purchase in Australia.
So in conclusion, truely my dream airfryer would be a combination of the two machines. I would like the capacity of the XL, the digital display, temperature and time setting could be by dials just with a bit more spacing between measures, but I really like being able to see the time remaining from across the room. I love the easy clean features of the TurboStar, and think that in the long run, there will be less reported problems with smoking etc than with the XL model.
Would you recommend the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer to others?
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer helps me cook in a more healthy way
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer saves me time & is easy to use
I needed to whip up something quickly for my 2 year old for dinner tonight.. I had some bakers delight pizza dough, cut it into 4, topped with some pasta sauce, ham, olives, sundried tomato, pineapple, capsicum and grated cheese. 7 mins in the Airfryer and it was done! He absolutely loved it and we ended up having the same. So quick and easy this Airfryer is amazing!!
Would you recommend the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer to others?
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer helps me cook in a more healthy way
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer saves me time & is easy to use
This time, I used Philips Airfryer to reheat my leftover chicken for lunch. I thought I cooked these chicken in Airfryer the day before, but I needed to cook lots, so I gave up and cooked in the oven. ( I think I need to buy double layer rack if I cook lots)
I placed baking paper in the basket, (then I don't need to wash basket later!lol) put the chicken, and set 140c for 20min. It's quicker to reheat in the microwave, but crumbs are getting soggy. It may take same length to reheat in the oven, but I need to preheat the oven first.
The chicken in Airfryer is just like as reheat in the oven. Still crunchy outside, and reheat & still juicy inside, but I could save time cuz I don't need to preheat!
Airfryer is good for not only cooking, but also reheat leftover foods!
Would you recommend the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer to others?
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer helps me cook in a more healthy way
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer saves me time & is easy to use
I decided to give one of my favourite meals a go in my new Philips Airfryer and I wasn't disappointed!! I coated the salmon in soy sauce and sesame seeds and popped it in the Airfryer for 10 mins. So easy and so healthy it cooked perfectly! I was worried it may be dry but it was so lovely and juicy it just fell apart! The next best part about it was the cleanup, just put the basket in the dishwasher!
Would you recommend the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer to others?
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer helps me cook in a more healthy way
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer saves me time & is easy to use
This time, I cooked frozen buffalo chicken wings in the Philips Airfryer for quick lunch.
The instruction of the packet suggest to use oven, but when we followed the instruction and used oven, it wasn't successful. It was cooked inside, but not crunchy outside. My husband likes crunchy and crispy outside, so we usually cooked it with deep fryer. But yes, after cooking buffalo chicken wings in deep fryer, the oil is getting dirty, and getting too oily!
I put some chicken wings in the basket, and set 180c for 15 minutes. While cooking the chicken, the white smoke (not stinky smoke, just like steam) came from the back! After the beep sound, open the bascket... wow! it looked it was cooked in the deep fryer. It looked crunchy outside and still sizzling.
It cooked perfection! Hot and juicy inside, and crispy outside. My husband said it should cook 5 more minutes because he likes really crunchy, but it was enough for me.
No mess, don't need to worry about changing oil. And I was surprised some fat (oil) come from chicken!
Thanks again for choosing me to try the wonderful products. Now it sits on the bench every day!
Would you recommend the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer to others?
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer helps me cook in a more healthy way
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer saves me time & is easy to use
My cooking skills are still developing, added to this my husband is actually an extremely fussy eater! When you combine the two it can actually be quite challenging...
Within the first week of cooking using the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer I received the greatest compliment my husband has ever given me over something I've made - "This is restaurant quality food" he said!! The chicken was cooked so perfectly and the spices had infused straight through the meat. It was truly delicious and something which neither of us would have expected to be enjoying in the comfort of our own home
✔️ the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer
cooks food faster
✔️ the results are tastier
✔️ the cleanup is easier than anything else I own
Added to this, you are provided with FREE HEALTHY RECIPES via an AWESOME app!! You are given a shopping list, step by step preparation guide and the entire process is just incredibly easy to follow
Food is something we enjoy everyday of our lives, the preparation process, and the end result needs to be enjoyable and something which you look forward rather than viewing as a chore. The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer takes an everyday task and not only makes it more enjoyable but you get better, quicker, HEALTHIER results- and it even saves you time cleaning up
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer makes every single meal a tastier one which you actually look forward to preparing!!
Would you recommend the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer to others?
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer helps me cook in a more healthy way
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer saves me time & is easy to use
I tried to cook chips (from frozen) for snack with my Airfryer for the very first time. I put the frozen chips in the basket, set 180c for 15 minutes. I opened once in the middle of cooking time, shake a little bit, and back in Airfryer. After the beep sound like microwave, the chips was perfectly cooked. Crispy outside and still soft inside. My husband was surprised it as well! We usually use deep fryer. It looks cooked in a deep fryer, but we don't need to clean around the machine and don't need to change oil anymore! It's more easier to cook chips for kids as well.
But the basket goes very hot, so I wonder where to put the basket on...
And I also thought it's more convenient if it has a "cancel" button.
Would you recommend the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer to others?
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer helps me cook in a more healthy way
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer saves me time & is easy to use
This Philips airfyer is a very versatile machine, which almost has daily use in our household. Great for cooking oven food - like sausage rolls and pies, fatty food - like chips. And for reheating food. It is quick, convenient and food tastes amazing out of it. I love that we are eating healthier. I can not live with this machine anymore. Doesn't take much space on the bench or in the cupboard. OTehr attachments are a bit expensive though.
Would you recommend the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer to others?
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer helps me cook in a more healthy way
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer saves me time & is easy to use
I am so in love with my air fryer. Someone in this house uses it on a daily basis. We are so used to it now, we wonder what we ever did before it. It is so small (easy to pack away), energy efficient, quick to heat up and cook food - or just warm up food. I love that food is healthier using it, and that they taste restaurant quality.
Would you recommend the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer to others?
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer helps me cook in a more healthy way
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer saves me time & is easy to use
I was not one of the people chosen to review this airfryer, but I actually won it one month from the members rewards. It has changed my life. You can cook so much in it. We use it for everything. Quicker and better than the oven, food tastes amazing - like you're eating out. The only downfall is how pricey any attachments you want to buy are. And it's a little bit annoying to clean. But I would thoroughly recommend it.
Would you recommend the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer to others?
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer helps me cook in a more healthy way
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer saves me time & is easy to use
I love the airfryer and that you can cook just about anything that you would in an oven or deep fryer in less time and without adding a thing! Meat comes out moist and not dry as I find it does in the oven, and frozen chips taste naughty even though they're cooked without adding any oil. Would definitely recommend, especially to busy mums. I even cook party pies for the kids and puff pastry triangles in it.
Would you recommend the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer to others?
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer helps me cook in a more healthy way
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer saves me time & is easy to use
HONESTLY, IT'S FOR FABULOUS FOR BEGINNERS TO EXPERTS
I'm not a great cook! But the TurboStar has helped me to cook Chicken, Meatballs, Sausages, Chips, Frittatas, Rice Pudding, Steak, Pumpkin, Sweet Potato, Lamb Rack, Cakes. I have cooked all these and more. Some things I cook from scratch and others like Yum Cha, Chicken Nuggets, Fish Fillets etc. I just pick up from the supermarket. It does the best Steak (even from frozen) I've ever cooked because it seals the outside all at once and retains the juices. I couldn't live without it!
Would you recommend the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer to others?
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer helps me cook in a more healthy way
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer saves me time & is easy to use
My mother in law introduced me to this beauty, fries up anything and you can feel free to enjoy without a guilty conscience. Im a pretty good cook, but sometimes being time poor is my downfall. Great that I can fallback on this beauty. ps. where have you been all of my life?! There is one thing I dislike though and I use the aid of my husband when it comes to cleaning this beauty as it can be beastly, the oil seeps down the bottom and can have quite a yucky grease smell.
Would you recommend the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer to others?
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer helps me cook in a more healthy way
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer saves me time & is easy to use
So, I love this Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer so far, but I have only one thing what I concern about. It's easy to clean the basket or handle, but there's little gap on top and back which the air come out. I often clean there with paper towel or vacuum cleaner, but it's very narrow and I can see there's some dust which I can't get rid of. I wish it couldn't catch fire or have trouble later.
Would you recommend the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer to others?
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer helps me cook in a more healthy way
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer saves me time & is easy to use
Our Airfryer doesn't take rest at all. We cook chips, chicken balls, squid ring, buffalo chicken wings, spring rolls, chicken tenders... anything we used to use deep fryer before. Airfryer is really easy to use, easy to clean, save cooking time, and safe to use. I surprise the result all the time. Never let me down.
Would you recommend the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer to others?
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer helps me cook in a more healthy way
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer saves me time & is easy to use
I think this is great so must faster then the oven. Cooks everything evenly I cooked crumbed chicken in mine and it was not dry it was great!!! I love mine!
Would you recommend the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer to others?
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer helps me cook in a more healthy way
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer saves me time & is easy to use
I would definitely recommend this product and the food comes out delicious.
It is great for emergencies and it is quick and easy. The food comes out crisp and juicy and ever so tasty. This is easy for the whole family to use and use don't have to use any fat in it so a healthier choice.
Would you recommend the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer to others?
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer helps me cook in a more healthy way
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer saves me time & is easy to use
Dont knw where have i been without it... making dinners easier and less messy... all recipies with puff pastery are a complete treat... completely minimised the use of oven after having it... luv luv luv u need to have one if dont... of course a bit pricey but worth it if ur unteresred in a healthier lifestyle plus if you are fedup of takeaways or dining out... i just marinate and freeze everything... and then its just the matter of putting in and food in served...
Would you recommend the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer to others?
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer helps me cook in a more healthy way
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer saves me time & is easy to use
Since I received Philips Viva TurboStar AIrfryer couple months ago, It's still sit on the bench in our kitchen. We used to use deep fryer to make frozen chips, wedges, nuggets, spling rolls or chicken wings, but it totally replaced to using Airfryer. I don't need to change dirty oil anymore, more safety, and more healthier. Cooking time is the same or shorter, but Airfryer doesn't need to preheat. The food turn crispy and looks golden brown all the time. We love Airfryer and truly recommend if you use deep fryer a lot!
Would you recommend the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer to others?
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer helps me cook in a more healthy way
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer saves me time & is easy to use
I bought my husband the turbo airfryer for Christmas and we have struggled a little with it. Firstly we tried making our own zucchini and sweet potato fries but they never crisped up (thick and thin) and were always soggy. Then we tried frozen pre cut sweet potato chips and they turned out fantastically, and so did battered fish.
We have managed to cook chicken breasts well as well but only if they are battered rather than plain.
We have done a lot of research and there doesn't seem to be many recipes to accommodate other foods as of yet.
Would you recommend the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer to others?
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer helps me cook in a more healthy way
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer saves me time & is easy to use
When I saw this, I though "oh yeah, yet another kitchen gadget to push to the back of the cupboard." I have been pleasantly surprised by how often I use it. It's so easy to use with a massive range of recipes to cook in it. It's fast and so do healthy. The whole family enjoyed the meals I cook with this. A fantastic addition to my kitchen
Would you recommend the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer to others?
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer helps me cook in a more healthy way
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer saves me time & is easy to use
I just took my Airfryer camping and it was awesome. Crunchy fries for the kids , a lamb roast , chicken enchiladas , chorizo & filo pastry . By the end of the 12 nights a few friends were googling the Turbo Airfryer . I just set the time and socialise and it really is easy to clean . I'm very happy ????
Would you recommend the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer to others?
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer helps me cook in a more healthy way
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer saves me time & is easy to use
The Phillips Viva Turbostar Airfryer is so easy to use It is quick to heat up and cook food. The Phillips Viva Turbostar Airfryer saves me a lot of time. I don't have pre-heat a huge oven which wastes a lot of power and in summer time makes the kitchen so hot to then have to cook in.
I recommended The Phillips Viva Turbostar Airfryer to anyone that wants healthy food cooked in less than 1/2 the time.
Would you recommend the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer to others?
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer helps me cook in a more healthy way
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer saves me time & is easy to use
I wasn't selected for this review but after reading what other mums thought, I grabbed one this week. So far so good - I've already cooked three dinners. I love how compact it is and that it slides so neatly into my storage cupboard.
Would you recommend the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer to others?
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer helps me cook in a more healthy way
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer saves me time & is easy to use
One of my sons works at KFC a couple of shifts a week so gets to bring home chicken sometimes. Normally I toss it if it's not eaten right away but decided to test reheating in the AF Turbostar ... Awesome and just like it's straight from the shop fryer! Not the healthiest but so tasty!
Would you recommend the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer to others?
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer helps me cook in a more healthy way
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer saves me time & is easy to use
Mexican chicken strips - just coat in the mix then spray with a tiny bit of olive oil. Easy, quick and much healthier than shallow frying in the pan. Juicy inside too!
Would you recommend the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer to others?
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer helps me cook in a more healthy way
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer saves me time & is easy to use
We would usually cook sausages on the BBQ only as I hate the smell lingering in the house. Last week it was raining so couldn't cook outside. I decided to use the Airfryer Turbostar to see how it went and squeezed them all in (a tight fit for my family). I wasn't sure but they were a hit - the kids said they loved the way the skin was crispy and the inside juicy. Turned them twice in the 20 - 25 minutes they took to cook.
Would you recommend the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer to others?
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer is suitable for lots of recipes
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer helps me cook in a more healthy way
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer saves me time & is easy to use
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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
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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 Viva TurboStar Airfryer product review, we asked mums to trial and review the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer by cooking several snacks, meals and desserts in the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer.
Photos from the Review Team
6:14 pm
HONESTLY, IT'S FOR FABULOUS FOR BEGINNERS TO EXPERTS
9:46 pm
Delicious wedges
6:20 pm
Try to make Lava Cake from Philips App
I completely followed the recipes. I had all ingredients in my kitchen, and the method is very easy as well. I divided the cake mixture to 4 ramekins, but I tried only 1 at first. The recipe says the cooking time is 5 minutes. I thought it's too short, but followed it. After 5 minutes, open the Airfryer... it looks cooked! I scoop it, the top is baked well, and gooey inside! Maybe little bit sweet for me, but I liked it!
But I wanted to stock in freezer rest of cakes for having as lunch/morning tea later, so I set for 12 minutes for rest of 3 cakes. I think 10 minutes might be enough because it was little bit dry, but it's like normal chocolate cake:)
I'm not sure it will bake like oven if I use whole tin, but I think it works in small cups.
We totally love Airfryer, especially cooking frozen food. Easy to use, no mess, and importantly, we can cut off oil intake.
Thanks again for giving me an opportunity to test the Airfryer!!
9:52 pm
Comparing with the Philips XL Airfryer
So in conclusion, truely my dream airfryer would be a combination of the two machines. I would like the capacity of the XL, the digital display, temperature and time setting could be by dials just with a bit more spacing between measures, but I really like being able to see the time remaining from across the room. I love the easy clean features of the TurboStar, and think that in the long run, there will be less reported problems with smoking etc than with the XL model.
8:20 pm
Mini Pizzas!
3:33 pm
reheat leftover food
I placed baking paper in the basket, (then I don't need to wash basket later!lol) put the chicken, and set 140c for 20min. It's quicker to reheat in the microwave, but crumbs are getting soggy. It may take same length to reheat in the oven, but I need to preheat the oven first.
The chicken in Airfryer is just like as reheat in the oven. Still crunchy outside, and reheat & still juicy inside, but I could save time cuz I don't need to preheat!
Airfryer is good for not only cooking, but also reheat leftover foods!
8:13 am
Salmon Fillets
4:25 pm
crispy outside, juicy inside
The instruction of the packet suggest to use oven, but when we followed the instruction and used oven, it wasn't successful. It was cooked inside, but not crunchy outside. My husband likes crunchy and crispy outside, so we usually cooked it with deep fryer. But yes, after cooking buffalo chicken wings in deep fryer, the oil is getting dirty, and getting too oily!
I put some chicken wings in the basket, and set 180c for 15 minutes. While cooking the chicken, the white smoke (not stinky smoke, just like steam) came from the back! After the beep sound, open the bascket... wow! it looked it was cooked in the deep fryer. It looked crunchy outside and still sizzling.
It cooked perfection! Hot and juicy inside, and crispy outside. My husband said it should cook 5 more minutes because he likes really crunchy, but it was enough for me.
No mess, don't need to worry about changing oil. And I was surprised some fat (oil) come from chicken!
Thanks again for choosing me to try the wonderful products. Now it sits on the bench every day!
7:57 pm
RESTAURANT QUALITY FOOD, AT HOME!!
Within the first week of cooking using the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer I received the greatest compliment my husband has ever given me over something I've made - "This is restaurant quality food" he said!! The chicken was cooked so perfectly and the spices had infused straight through the meat. It was truly delicious and something which neither of us would have expected to be enjoying in the comfort of our own home
✔️ the Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer
cooks food faster
✔️ the results are tastier
✔️ the cleanup is easier than anything else I own
Added to this, you are provided with FREE HEALTHY RECIPES via an AWESOME app!! You are given a shopping list, step by step preparation guide and the entire process is just incredibly easy to follow
Food is something we enjoy everyday of our lives, the preparation process, and the end result needs to be enjoyable and something which you look forward rather than viewing as a chore. The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer takes an everyday task and not only makes it more enjoyable but you get better, quicker, HEALTHIER results- and it even saves you time cleaning up
The Philips Viva TurboStar Airfryer makes every single meal a tastier one which you actually look forward to preparing!!
7:16 pm
No oil, but still crispy
But the basket goes very hot, so I wonder where to put the basket on...
And I also thought it's more convenient if it has a "cancel" button.
10:59 pm
Every day use.
9:44 pm
Daily Use!
1:58 pm
The best thing in my kitchen
4:36 pm
Quick, convenient (lazy) without the guilt
6:14 pm
HONESTLY, IT'S FOR FABULOUS FOR BEGINNERS TO EXPERTS
10:26 am
the Holy Grail of Kitchen Appliances
3:45 pm
Only one thing what I concern
3:29 pm
quick & easy lunch = Airfryer
12:08 pm
Airfryer
7:30 pm
Great product
It is great for emergencies and it is quick and easy. The food comes out crisp and juicy and ever so tasty. This is easy for the whole family to use and use don't have to use any fat in it so a healthier choice.
3:26 pm
Great
2:52 pm
still on the bench!
1:31 pm
Amazing for specific food only
We have managed to cook chicken breasts well as well but only if they are battered rather than plain.
We have done a lot of research and there doesn't seem to be many recipes to accommodate other foods as of yet.
1:36 pm
So much better then I thought
11:33 pm
Fast and Free of Frying
1:35 am
Easy to use
I recommended The Phillips Viva Turbostar Airfryer to anyone that wants healthy food cooked in less than 1/2 the time.
5:21 pm
Almost like a mini oven!
7:10 pm
Reheats to perfection.
7:08 pm
Makes leftovers so fresh & crispy!
7:01 pm
No mess, no splash sausages
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