I agonized over which air fryer I should buy, reading review after review after review, and trying to find an affordable one that would work well. My first air fryer, the GoWise, turned out to be defective and I had to return it, but I could tell from my attempts to use it that it wasn't going to be that versatile. For this reason, I decided against the highly rated Philips air fryer because reviews and ratings indicated that, while solidly built and durable, it is also limited in size and use. If I was going to have to shell out that much money for an appliance, I knew I would not be happy if I didn't keep it out for daily use. My apartment stove and oven are horrible, however, so I had to do something.
I'd seen one of those Top 10-type rankings of air fryers, which put Philips at the top, but they also mentioned the De'Longhi MultiFry as a good choice because of its flexibility. I knew from other De'Longhi products I've owned that the brand is solid and backed by a good warranty. But when it came, and I loved it, I still butted up against what a lot of reviewers here and elsewhere have underscored: Having the nebulous settings 1-2-3-4 with no sense of corresponding temperature limits your ability to adapt your own recipes to the MultiFry and requires you to use a limited number of recipes provided by De'Longhi.
I don't do recipes very well; I'm a throw-it-all-together kind of gal. I need to be able to guesstimate the best numbers for no-recipe concoctions. So I have persisted in trying to ferret out temperature settings for the MultiFry. After an extremely frustrating time trying to find the information on the De'Longhi website, reading even more reviews, and waiting many days for a response to my emails (only to be told I'd emailed the wrong place), I broke down and called them to explain why not knowing the actual temperature ranges of the dial numbers is problematic. The person I spoke to (at the U.S. site) did have to put me on hold for a while, but she managed to come back to me with some real honest-to-goodness numbers. She stressed that these temperatures are not precisely exact but do reflect an estimated temperature for each setting. (I didn't ask her if temps were in F or C, but it has to be F.) Here they are:
1 = 300 degrees
2 = 340 degrees
3 = 360 degrees
4 = 370 degrees
As always, the way the food cooks in the MultiFry will depend on whether or not the bottom burner is turned on, and this is something you just have to play with. I've found that a 9.25" cooling rack fits in the cooker great, and if the legs are short, you can sit a pie plate on top and cook casseroles in it. I love the way plain old unbreaded okra cooks up crisp with just a little oil and salt and also that I can make a fine grilled sandwich or two in it. The only thing I don't love about the MultiFry is that the little stob thing onto which the paddle arm fits prevents you from sitting anything flat on it. I'm hoping to find some kind of good ring or bundt-type pan that will fit in the MultiFry that will give me even more versatility with this cooker. So far, I have used it every day and will use it even more now that I have a better idea of the temperature settings. After losing 85 lbs., I have to admit it certainly is nice to be able to eat "fried" food again, knowing I'm not having to pay the high-caloric price.
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Color: Black
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Capacity: Up to 2.99 L
Capacity: 3 to 4.99 L
Slow Cooker Capacity: Under 4 Quarts
Slow Cooker Capacity: 4 Quarts
Product Grade: Commercial Grade
Power: Up to 1499 W
Power: 1500 to 1599 W
Heat Source: Gas
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Material: Aluminum
Material: Cast Iron
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Fryer Material: Stainless Steel
Slow Cooker Type: Manual
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DeLonghi MultiFry Ultra Low-Oil Fryer and Multicooker (3.3lb)
FH1163 with Surround Double
Air frying is just the beginning. This versatile machine cooks, bakes and broils – deliciously. MultiFry is an innovative cooking appliance that’s both an air fryer and a multicooker. Now, you can easily prepare a wide variety of your favorite recipes on your countertop – from crispy french fries to sauces, from steaks to salmon. MultiFry even bakes pizzas, cakes and pies.
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Frying With Minimal or No OilMultiFry is an innovative air fryer that allows you to prepare delicious recipes with little or no additional oil. Enjoy healthier versions of your favorite fried foods. |
Endless PossibilitiesWith MultiFry’s exclusive Surround Cooking System and removable mixing paddle, you can prepare healthier fried foods and delicious favorites. |
Cooking PerformanceThe automatic mixing paddle consistently mixes food allowing you to fry, saute and roast a variety of recipes without stirring. Remove the paddle for grilling, broiling and convection baking right on your countertop. |
Cooking Time ReducedThe innovative surround cooking construction of the two heating elements surrounds the food with heat for a fast, even cooking process. |
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No StirringMultiFry’s removable mixing paddle saves you time in the kitchen by stirring and mixing for you. |
Big CapacityYou can cook up to 3.3 pounds of fresh potatoes and 2.7 pounds of frozen for up to 8 servings of crispy french fries. |
See What's CookingEasily monitor the cooking process through the BPA-free transparent lid. |
Cool To the TouchThe exterior walls of MultiFry stay cool to the touch and won’t heat up the kitchen like a conventional oven, making it ideal for family cooking. |
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| capacity | 3.3 liters | 1.8 pounds | 10 quarts | 7.7 quarts | 6 quarts | 6 quarts |
| material | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic, Stainless Steel | Metal, Stainless Steel | Metallic painted plastic | Plastic |
| max temperature | — | 400 f stop | 450 degrees fahrenheit | 400 f stop | 450 degrees fahrenheit | 450 degrees fahrenheit |
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| controller type | — | touch | button,touch | Touch | Dreo App Control, Touch Control | — |
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Performs exceptionally well!
Wow! I love this multifry! My first test was to overload it with half moon cut potatoes and onion slices for pan fried potatoes. I was merciless and loaded it up with 3 pounds of potatoes. Enough for 6 people. I used about 5 tbsp of olive onion and set on 4 with the bottom burner on. 40 mins later, was I ever pleased. Beautiful crispy bites of potatoes that I could monitor easily through the see through cover and the little stir paddle flipped and stirred to perfection while I was busy doing other things like making ribs in the instant pot electric pressure cooker. So next night I made some catfish fillets and shrimp without the paddle. Perfection once again! I own the Power Air Fryer XL, and this out performs it hands down. I love being able to see into the Multifry. With the bottom burner on, It cooks so even. Didn't even have to turn the catfish. As a testimony to the pan fried potatoes, my daughter requested them again the following night. She's picky and last time I tried to make them in the Power Airfryer XL, she didn't like them. (I didn't like making them in there either. Keep having to take out the basket to shake them up and they took forever and never did come out right.) But she says the pan fried potatoes I make in the Delonghi Multifry are spot on! Makes me happy because I am trying to get away from deep frying. This was the reason I wanted this multifry and it handles my pan fried potatoes recipe perfectly. I highly recommend this one. It's big enough for a family of 5 and performs as described, maybe even better!
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Steven Macdonald
but all will give a good result, with crisp
Reviewed in Canada on December 2, 2016Emna m.
Excellente
Reviewed in Canada on September 21, 2020
Emna m.
Reviewed in Canada on September 21, 2020
facile a utiliser et a nettoyer
je l'adore
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