Larger, in less space. It looks like a paradox, but the Moulinex Easy Fry XL Surface promises a greater cooking space for one air fryer So small, thanks to a truly innovative and compact design. We tested it for a few weeks: that’s why she convinced us.
Uncoxing and design
To hit us since we pull it out of the box are actually his size (39x34x19 cm), typical more than a oven for pizzas than an Air Fryer and which make it suitable for very small kitchens. Unlike other products, there is no perforated basket, but a quadowing 4L tray with a non -stick bottom, similar to a pan, and which – not so obvious detail – can even be put in the dishwasher. Its square shape allows you to insert for example up to a kilo of chips. An unthinkable quantity for other devices that develop in height.
The materials of the Easy Fry XL Surface are robust, without too many frills, easy to clean. The thermo insulating handle is very comfortable to extract the drawer and the front window which – thanks to the integrated light inside – allows you to always keep cooking under control.
The non -drilled basket could make some nose turn up, since it might seem essential for the type of cooking (remember that the air fryer is, in fact, a ventilated and very efficient oven). But the extra cristp technology obvious to this problem thanks to the two resistances, one superior and one lower, which create the “vortex” that makes food crunchy. This, however, makes the air fryer suitable for cooking also unthinkable foods with traditional Air Fryer: we used it even to prepare an omelette.
Proof
But let’s get to the point: how do you cook? We start from the easy and intuitive operation of the digital panel that allows you to choose between the 10 available programs (including one for fresh pizza and one for frozen pizza) or set temperature (from 40 ° to 230 °) and cooking time. For those looking for ideas and do not want to use it only for frozen products, there is also the My Moulinex app (not connected to the fryer) with many recipes to choose from and which guides step by step in their realization.
We indulged ourselves a little and we used it to bring different preparations to the table. Let’s start with the new potatoes: a drop of oil, paprika and off with the preset program. In 25 minutes they are cooked perfectly. And what about the breadcrumbs of fishing frog breaded? Golden, crunchy without dirty a thousand pans. Same thing with chicken and frozen croquettes. Test the basic recipes, we decided to try the most particular programs. Christmas is far away, but the spiced biscuits never wandered. And in the square drawer of 27.3 cm per side there are 12. Of course, the capacity of a normal oven is much higher, but the Easy Fry XL Surface can be useful for those who do not need to prepare for an army. Without considering that – chronometer in hand – we took half of the time (15 minutes in fryer, half an hour with traditional cooking). And could we not try to prepare ourselves in the home of the apple chips? Detto Fatto: Just lay the slices, select on the program that sets the 60 ° temperature and wait 8 hours.
The pizza function is comfortable – both for the fresh and frozen one – which brings the temperature to the maximum (230 °) thanks to which we prepared an excellent focaccia. But the non -stick drawer with a bottom similar to a steak has inspired us for another recipe: compared to other models there are no holes and can also contain liquid doughs without having to insert further containers. So why not try cooking the omelette? Successful experiment, both when we made a thin one to fill the veal roll, and first cook the vegetables and then pour over the eggs.
What we liked (and what not)
In our test, the Easy Fry XL Surface has proved to be a versatile ally in the kitchen, suitable for both heating and cooking ready food and for more elaborate recipes. It is large and efficient, it is useful both if you are alone and if you cook for 3 or 4 people. Furthermore, thanks to the shape and size it is also perfect for those who do not have large worktops. The drawer not perforated makes it – even in cooking – very similar to a classic oven, allowing preparations with batteries or more liquid doughs. On the other hand, however, the lack of holes does not allow for example to any fat to pour.
The biscuit program is interesting, but not very suitable if you want to cook in large quantities. The recommended price is 189.99 euros, but at this moment it is in promotion to 149.99 on the Moulinex website. Certainly a product to be taken into consideration.