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TefalActiFry Genius XL

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Tefal claims that Dual Motion technology included in the ActiFry Genius XL means that meals can be cooked in this air fryer with no shaking or monitoring required. Lots of air fryers need the chips stirred for the best results though, so does this Tefal really offer low-maintenance cooking? Our review has the answer to this plus other important questions, from the noise it makes to how long it takes to cook. Read on for our verdict.

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KEY TEST RESULTS
Cooking chips until golden brown
Taste of chips
Ease of use

Oct 2024Last checked by Which?
Jan 2020First reviewed by Which?
Jul 2018Released

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

15 May 2025

Quality of cooking

Overall
Taste of chips
Cooking chips until golden brown
Cooking chips to instructions
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.

Machine performance

Overall
Energy efficiency
Heat up time
Cooking time
Surface temperature
Noise

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 cooking
Ease of using the air fryer
Ease of storing
Ease of cleaning the inside
Ease of cleaning the outside
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
Colour	Black
Measured maximum cooking capacity (kg)	1.7kg
Type of container	Removable pan
Basket handle type	Folding
Height	33cm
Width	48cm
Depth	26cm
Weight	4.99kg
Cable length	93cm
Footprint shape	Round
Type of timer	Digital
Type of adjustable temperature control	Digital
Temperature range	70°C-220°C
Maximum timer duration	60 mins

Features
Number of cooking zones	Single
Separate partitions	No
Automatic switch-off	Yes
Smart controls	No
Spoon for measuring	Yes
Hinged lid	Yes
Detachable lid	Yes
Lockable lid	Yes
Viewing window	Yes
Cord storage facility	No
Carrying handles	No
Dishwasher safe	Yes

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