The paddles used in Actifry™ machines vary from model to model. There are three different paddles that I am aware of, as of August 2014.

For information on different sources for these parts, see our Actifry Spare Parts Sources page for links.

Actifry paddle can get stuck

Some food items can sometimes cause the Actifry™ paddle to get stuck. The Actifry bowl / pan has a large "seam" on it, where the handle is affixed to the pan. This handle seam has an important function: it causes food to flip over when the p...

Actifry paddle issues in the early years

Summary: When the regular Actifry™ (model number range FZ7000 etc) was first introduced around 2007 / 2008, there were several issues encountered with the paddle in the UK and in Europe. These issues were later largely cleared up by the release of a b...

Actifry™ paddles won't last for ever

No matter how well you care for them, Actifry™ paddles won't last forever. Even if they were never dropped, ever, or ever put through a dishwasher (even though they are dishwasher safe), eventually the "plastic" material that the paddles are m...

Cleaning an Actifry Paddle

After several uses, Actifry™ owners start facing the issue of how to keep the paddle clean. The issue can be that food becomes baked onto the paddle during cooking. Here are a few comments from Actifry owners about the topic, to let you know y...

How to remove the paddle on an Actifry™ 2-in-1

Inserting / removing the paddle on an Actifry 2-in-1 The paddle on an Actifry 2-in-1 has a side button mechanism that is used in securing / unsecuring the paddle. To lock the Actifry paddle into place Put the bowl is in the machine. Position...

How to remove the paddle on an Actifry™ Classic / Standard

Inserting / removing the paddle on an Actifry Classic (Standard) The paddle on an Actifry Classic (aka standard) has a lever bar at the top that you pull up / push down to unlock / lock into place. There are up / down arrows on the side of his lever...

How to remove the paddle on an Actifry™ Family Size

Inserting / removing the paddle on an Actifry Family Size The paddle on an Actifry Family Size has a side button mechanism that is used in securing / unsecuring the paddle. To lock the Actifry paddle into place Put the bowl is in the machine. Position...

Paddle for Classic/Gourmet Edition ActiFry (FZ-700xxx)

This is the paddle for the Classic / Gourment Actifrys (models FZ-700050, FZ-700051), which make 1 kg (2.2 pounds) of chips/fries.

This paddle is possibly also the paddle used in the Tefal Snacking Actifry (FZ7070). It also reputedly is for AL800xxx and GH800xxx models. I have seen a version of this paddle where the blade portion is a far darker grey, almost black.

Note that this paddle has a locking mechanism driven by two light grey handles, which you press down to lock the paddle onto the tray (not shown.) To unlock the paddle, pull the two light grey handles up (use an oven glove if hot).

This paddle has a largely hollow interior, which makes cleaning inside a bit easier than some other models of paddles (see below.)

 Paddle for Actifry Family Size

This is the paddle for the Actifry Family Size (AW950050 etc), the Actifry that makes 1.5 kg (3.3 pounds) of chips/fries.

To lock it in place, you simply press the paddle down.

To unlock the paddle, press the side button in (use an oven glove if hot), and pull the paddle up.

This paddle has an interior shaped like the inside of a nautilus shell, making it a bit more difficult to clean than the classic Actifry paddle (at the top of this list.)

Paddle for ActiFry 2 in 1

This is the paddle for the Actifry 2 in 1 (YV960* etc model numbers), the Actifry that  makes 1.5 kg (3.3 pounds) of chips/fries and has a top cooking tray.

To lock it in place, you simply press the paddle down.

To unlock the paddle, press the side button in (use an oven glove if hot), and pull the paddle up.

This paddle has an interior shaped like the inside of a nautilus shell, making it a bit more difficult to clean than the classic Actifry paddle (at the top of this list.)

Note that the top of the paddle has “grooves” in it; when the top tray is placed on top of the paddle, these grooves lock into grooves in the bottom of the tray, in order to turn the tray. I wasn’t able to get the inside of the tray’s top tube to come into focus, so I’ve drawn an arrow to try to make it clear where the interlocking “teeth” are.

 Actifry Mini

I do not have any photos of this paddle as of summer 2014; from what I’ve seen on the web, it looks very similar to the paddle for the family size Actifry. I wouldn’t trust that appearance, though: the smallest variation could make it unusable in either machine. I do have, though, the actual part number for the Actifry Mini paddle; it is SS-994316.

Misc information about Actifry paddles

When you are searching for information on Actifry paddles, be aware that some sites may refer to them as as “mixing paddles” or “mixing blades.” The term Actifry in France uses is “pale de brassage”; in Germany, either “Rührfvorrichtung”, “Rührarm” or “Flügel.”

Sources for these parts: see our Actifry Spare Parts Sources courtesy page for links.

Care of and cleaning Actifry paddles: see Cleaning Actifry Paddles on our site.

The very first ever Actifry paddles had some design flaws, which were corrected back in 2008. An account of this issue is here: Actifry paddle issues in the early years.

* Actifry™ is a registered trademark of SEB, France.