Baskets for Philips AirFryers have black, coated metal sides, and a mesh bottom. They are square with a handle.
For the Viva line, the baskets are 19 cm (7 1/2 inches) square and about 8 cm (3 inches) deep. For the Avance line, the basket is larger.
Both both the Viva and Avance line of AirFryers, the baskets lock into a hard plastic holder (which some people refer to as a drawer, others, as a tray), which serves both as a holder for the basket, and a drip catcher.
You press a button on top of the handle to release the two to separate them for easy cleaning. Make sure not to press that button while you are moving the basket in and out, because that will cause the basket to separate into two pieces in mid-air.
Both the basket and the basket holder drawer are dishwasher safe.
The black coating on the metal of the basket is not Teflon, but something else. Some consumers have reported that the coating has flaked off of baskets in similar models by other manufacturers, but we have not yet seen any reports of such quality issues on the Philips baskets.
To order a replacement basket or basket holder, you need to go to the Philips site for your country, which you can locate here: https://www.sitemap.philips.com/sitemap/ca_en/ . As of fall 2014, the baskets are not on Amazon.
You really need more information in the box when it comes to this appliance. First of all it is so difficult to find cooking temps and times for foods. I have researched it on line–bought your extra book and it is still is difficult. I have used it only twice—and its because I do not know what I’m doing–and there are no resources!! If you can send me information on cooking times–cooking temps–cleaning it– and anything else you can think of–it would be much appreciated. Right now I give it a 2 out of 10–
Thank you-
Becki
Hi Rebecca. You might wish to consider leaving Feedback on Philips facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Philips
Here at HotAirFrying, we’ve attempted to compile a growing list of free online sources for recipes and usage ideas. That list is here: https://www.hotairfrying.com/philips-airfryer-recipes/ . Hope that helps.
Spot on. No idea what base to use for what purpose of cooking. Tired of searching online
I have bought Philips air fryer basket.l thought that was the whole hot air fryer.lwish to return it but not clear who l return it to .please help.
I have problem with the basket . Black coating is now peel off after about 2 years using it. The price for new basket is expensive (about 1/3 of new airfryer set!)
The basket on my mom’s new air fryer does not come out when they press the button. What are they doing g wrong? Is there a safety feature that is not in the manual?
Thank you
Lisa