PowerXL Vortex HF-8096TS 4.7L Air Fryer - Black

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The Power XL Vortex HF-8096TS 4.7L Air Fryer is a traditional air fryer that cooks up to four to five portions. It doesn’t have many features but it could be a good basic air fryer that helps you to prepare traditionally oily foods, such as fried chicken and chips, but using a lot less oil. Read our expert review to see how it fared in our tests.

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KEY TEST RESULTS
Cooking chips until golden brown
Energy efficiency
Ease of use

Feb 2024Last checked by Which?
Dec 2021First reviewed by Which?

The overall Which? test score is made up of the following star ratings, all determined by our rigorous lab tests.

How we test air fryers

22 Oct 2025

Quality of cooking

Overall
Cooking chips until golden brown
Cooking chicken

How we test quality of cooking

We cook chunky frozen chips in our tests as our surveys show this is more popular than fresh chips or thin french fries. We look for chips that are golden and crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, evenly cooked, and not too greasy or oily. Chicken drumsticks are also cooked in all the air fryers to see how well each does at creating a crisp coating without overcooking and drying out the insides. Chocolate cakes should be evenly risen and moist, with a soft fluffy texture and no overcooked dry patches.

Machine performance

Overall
Energy efficiency
Cooking time

How we test machine performance

We measure how much energy uses, per 100g of chips and chicken cooked in our tests. The more energy efficient it is, the higher the star rating and overall test score. We also record how long each air fryer takes to heat up and cook. The faster an air fryer is, per 100g of chips and chicken cooked in our tests, the higher the star rating for cooking time.

Ease of use

Overall
Instructions
Ease of using the air fryer
Ease of storing
Versatility
Ease of cleaning
Ease of programming

How we test ease of use

Our ease of use assessment considers a lot - from setting up and using the controls, to watching your cooking and cleaning up after.

Build quality

How we test build quality

This is a subjective rating based on the construction of each part of the air fryer. We particularly pay attention to the hinges and joints, such as where the lid joins the base, as well as the buttons and switches.

General
Type	Basket
Power	1500W
Measured maximum cooking capacity (kg)	1kg
Annual running cost	£23.45
Type of container	drawer
Basket handle type	Fixed
Height	34cm
Width	29cm
Depth	39cm
Weight	4.182kg
Cable length	115cm

Features
Number of cooking zones	Single
Separate partitions	No
Smart controls	No
Spoon for measuring	No
Hinged lid	No
Detachable lid	No
Viewing window	No
Cord storage facility	No
Dishwasher safe	Yes

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PowerXL Vortex HF-8096TS 4.7L Air Fryer - Black