Learn how to set up your Philips Airfryer and use the Steam(1) or Steam&Airfry(2) functions in the sections below.
How to use the Steam or Steam&Airfry functions of my Philips Airfryer
Published on 07 April 2025
Cooking with Steam function following the food table
1. How to prepare:
- Remove the water tank from the appliance and fill it without exceeding the MAX level indication.
- Secure the lid and place the tank properly to avoid issues.
- Place the water tank onto the groove at the top of the appliance and ensure that it is secured in place.
- Place the device 20 cm from the wall, and do not position the air outlet directly in front of the socket.
2. Setting up the pan and basket:
- Remove the big pan with the basket, then place the basket into the big pan.
- Add ingredients to the basket following the food table (see the food table below) for quantities and cooking times.
3. How to start cooking:
- Insert the pan back into the Airfryer.
- Press the Power On/Off button and select the big pan.
- Then select the Steam function and adjust the time and temperature as needed (see the food table below).
- Press the Start/Pause button to begin the cooking process.
4. During cooking you can:
- Shake the pan when prompted.
- Adjust settings if needed.
5. The food is ready:
- Check if ingredients are ready when the timer bell rings. If they are not, slide the basket back in and add a few extra minutes.
- Remove ingredients carefully using barbecue tongs.
Important:
- Do not tilt the pan when removing the ingredients, as the basket could fall out and water may splash.
- After the cooking process, the pan, the basket, the interior housing and the ingredients are hot.
- Depending on the type of ingredients in the Airfryer, steam may escape from the pan.
| Ingredients | Food Amount | Temperature | Time (min) | Note |
| Fresh potato cubes | 800 g (28 oz) | 100°C | 28-35 |
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| Whole potato | 4 pieces (250-300 g/9-11 oz each) | 100°C | 45-55 |
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| Chicken drumsticks | 10 pieces (125 g/4.5 oz each) | 100°C | 30-40 |
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| Whole fish | 3 pieces (300-400 g/11-14 oz each) | 100°C | 18-22 |
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| Root vegetables (like broccoli) | 600 g (21 oz) | 100°C | 10-14 |
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| Dumplings | 400 g (14 oz) | 100°C | 15-20 |
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| Pork ribs | 300 g (11 oz) | 100°C | 30-35 | Use plate of certain size |
| Rice | 320 g (11 oz) | 100°C | 25-40 | Using cooking pot, like baking pot, silicon tray etc. |
| Chicken breast | 4 pieces (200 g/7 oz each) | 100°C | 20-30 |
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| Yam/Sweet potato | 8 pieces (100 g/3.5 oz each) | 100°C | 45-60 |
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Cooking with Steam function using presets
To use a preset with the Steam Function, follow the same steps as above (Cooking with Steam Function following the food table), and after selecting the Steam function, press one of the presets to select it. Then press the Start/Pause button to begin cooking.
In the table below, you can see the default Temperature and Time of each preset as well as some tips when using them.
| Presets | Food Amount | Temperature (default) | Time (default) | Note |
| Fresh potatoes | 800 g (28 oz) | 100°C | 35 min | - Cut into potato cubes |
| Chicken drumsticks (aka poultry) | 8 - 10 pieces | 100°C | 40 min | - 120-130 g (4-5 oz) for each drumstick |
| Fish (aka fish and seafood) | 600 g | 100°C | 20 min | - Whole fish with skin around 300 g (11 oz) |
| Vegetables | 550 g | 100°C | 14 min | - Root vegetables like cauliflower, broccoli |
| Dumplings | 400 g | 100°C | 20 min | - |
Cooking with Steam&Airfry function following the food table
1. How to prepare:
- Remove the water tank from the appliance and fill it without exceeding the MAX level indication.
- Secure the lid and place the tank properly to avoid issues.
- Place the water tank onto the groove at the top of the appliance and ensure that it is secured in place.
- Place the device 20 cm from the wall, and do not position the air outlet directly in front of the socket. Plug in the appliance.
2. Setting up the pan and basket:
- Remove the big pan with the basket, then place the basket into the big pan.
- Add ingredients to the basket following the food table (see the food table below) for quantities and cooking times.
3. How to start cooking:
- Insert the pan back into the Airfryer.
- Press the Power On/Off button and select the big pan.
- Then select the Steam&Airfry function and adjust the time and temperature as needed (see the food table below).
- Use the shaking reminder button if necessary.
- Press the Start/Pause button to begin the cooking process.
4. During cooking you can:
- Shake the pan when prompted.
- Adjust settings if needed.
5. The food is ready:
- Check if ingredients are ready when the timer bell rings. If they are not, slide the basket back in and add a few extra minutes.
- Remove ingredients carefully using barbecue tongs.
Important:
- Do not touch the pan or the basket during and for some time after use, as they get very hot.
| Ingredients | Food Amount | Temperature | Time (min) | Note |
| Fresh potato cubes | 800 g (28 oz) | 180°C | 26-35 | Shake, turn or stir twice in between |
| Chicken drumsticks | 10 pieces (125 g/4.5 oz each) | 180°C | 27-30 | Shake, turn or stir halfway |
| Chicken breast | 4 pieces (200 g each) | 160°C | 20-22 | Add 10 g canola oil |
| Whole fish | 3 pieces (300-400 g/11-14 oz each) | 200°C | 18-21 | Shake, turn or stir halfway |
| Fish filet | 5 pieces (200 g/7 oz each) | 160°C | 20-21 | Add 10 g canola oil |
| Mix Vegetables | 1000 g (35 oz) | 200°C | 19-21 | Set the cooking time according to your own taste. Shake, turn or stir twice in between |
| Cauliflower | 600 g (21 oz) | 160°C | 19-21 | Shake, turn or stir twice in between. Add 10 g canola oil |
| Carrots | 600 g (21 oz) | 180°C | 19-21 | Shake, turn or stir twice in between. Add 10 g canola oil |
| Homemade bread | 550 g (19 oz) | 180°C | 30-35 | Use the XL cooking and baking pot. The shape of the dough should be as flat as possible to avoid touching the heating element when rising. Check how well baked the bread is before you take it out |
| Dumplings | 400 g (14 oz) | 160°C | 15-18 |
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| Whole chicken | 1200 g (42 oz) | 180°C | 50-60 |
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Cooking with Steam&Airfry function using presets
To use a preset with the Steam&Airfry Function, follow the same steps as above (Cooking with Steam&Airfry Function following the food table), and after selecting the Steam&Airfry function, press one of the presets to select it. Then press the Start/Pause button to begin cooking.
In the table below, you can see the default Temperature and Time of each preset as well as some tips when using them.
| Presets | Food Amount | Temperature (default) | Time (default) | Note |
| Fresh potatoes | 800 g (28 oz) | 180°C | 26 min | - Use mealy potatoes |
| Chicken drumsticks (aka poultry) | 8 - 10 pieces | 180°C | 27 min | - 120-130 g (4-5 oz) for each drumstick |
| Fish (aka fish and seafood) | 600 g (21 oz) | 200°C | 18 min | - Whole fish with skin around 300 g (11 oz) |
| Vegetables | 550 g | 160°C | 19 min | - Root vegetables, like broccoli/cauliflower |
| Bread | 500 g | 180°C | 30 min | - Use the XL cooking and baking pot |
| Reheat | - | 150°C | 20 min | - Adjust time according to food item and food amount |
| Dumplings | 400 g | 160°C | 15 min | - |
