Air fryers have gained a place in millions of homes, due to the concern for a healthier and more natural diet, and the comfort they offer when cooking, and if you are looking for a versatile and easy-to-use appliance, with a good interior capacity and created by a reference brand, the Ufesa Phantom may be of interest to you.
Ufesa Phantom | |
Measurements (cm) | 34,5 x 26 x 33 |
Weight (kg) | 4,7 |
Noise (decibels) | N / A |
Power (watts) | 1.500 |
Features | 8 |
Control | App and panel |
Temperature range (ºC) | 80-200 |
Time interval (min) | 1-60 |
Capacity (liters) | 5 |
Assessment | 94 |
Talk of the Ufesa brand is to do it one of the leaders in Spain in the field of small appliances. Founded in 1963, it is part of the B&B Trends group, which brings together other well-known brands, such as Racer or Di4.
Su very wide product portfolio includes personal care, air conditioning, vacuuming, and a complete range of kitchen machines, with sandwich makers, toasters, coffee makers, grills, kitchen robots and a varied line of air fryers, with models as interesting as the Ufesa Talent, with a large capacity and viewing window, or the protagonist of this review, of which we tell you all the details below.
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Ufesa Phantom: our assessment
The Ufesa Phantom has obtained a rating of 94 points out of 100. It is a beautiful device, with a design of rounded lines and available in two colors, white or black, so you can choose which one will look best in your kitchen.
It has a good interior capacity, enough for 3-5 people, and its handling is comfortable and simple, both through the Touch panel as through application, which gives us greater versatility. And all this, at a reasonable price, so the quality-price ratio is good.
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Start up
We unpack the device and free it from stickers and protections for transportation. We are looking for a suitable location for the fryer, on a flat, stable and heat-resistant surface (usually on the countertop).
Despite its good internal capacity, Its exterior size is quite compact, since its dimensions are 34,5 x 26 x 33 centimeters; As is usual in this type of machines, to this we will have to add 10-15 centimeters that we must leave free around it, so that the air circulates properly and heat does not accumulate.
Before using it for the first time, it is advisable to wash the basket and tray with soap, water and a soft sponge., so as not to damage the non-stick coating; They are then left to dry well or done with a soft cloth or kitchen paper.
The Ufesa Phantom has non-slip feet and a cold-touch body and handle to avoid accidents; besides, is free of BPA and PFOA.
Operation of the Ufesa Phantom
The operation of the air fryer is similar to that of a convection oven; A resistance generates heat in the upper part of the device, and it circulates 360º throughout the interior. to cook food quickly and evenly.
The Ufesa Phantom has a power of 1.500 watts, which, together with its interior size, more compact than that of a conventional oven, allows you to cook with less time and/or with a lower temperature, with the consequent savings on the electricity bill.
These types of machines are also often called diet fryers or oil-free fryers, because they allow you to cook without adding fat or using a small amount, obtaining Tasty preparations, but with many fewer calories.
In fattier foods, such as salmon, bacon, hamburgers or even chicken wings, we can do without oil., while, for example, to make a steak, a sirloin or some nuggets it will be better to use a small amount.
In the case of classic French fries, it is advisable to use a little oil to achieve a more golden and crispy finish., similar to traditional frying; It also improves the result to have them soaked in water before frying, to remove the starch (at least for half an hour); Afterwards, dry them well and impregnate them with oil.
To add the oil, you can use a silicone brush, a spray bottle, or simply put the food in a bowl or freezer bag., add one or two tablespoons of oil and stir well; It can be used to add our favorite spices and thus give a special touch to the recipe.
In some preparations it may be interesting to preheat the appliance, so that when you introduce the food it is already hot; To do this, it can be put into operation beforehand without anything inside, at 200º for 4-5 minutes.
As usual in this type of device, If we have to open the bucket in the middle of the preparation (to see how it is going, or to turn or stir food), the time pauses, and when you insert it again it resumes.
At the end of the set time, the Ufesa Phantom will emit a few beeps to notify us and the screen will show the message “OFF”; For a few seconds, the fan will continue to operate.
Touch panel
The Ufesa Phantom has a touch panel, which includes various preconfigured functions, which allow us to cook with one touch the most common foods:
The pre-configured programs establish a standard time and temperature depending on the type of food, to obtain good results without having to worry about anything.
However, since each person has their preferences, We can adjust the time and/or temperature to achieve the most appropriate finish to our tastes. (more or less done, more or less golden...).
You can also cook directly in manual mode, adjusting the time and temperature:
There are countless recipes for air fryers on the Internet; also We can adapt, in general, any oven recipe, adjusting the time and/or temperature (As it is a more efficient device, we can reduce, as a guide, 25%).
Management via app
One of the special features of the Ufesa Phantom is the operation through a mobile application, which offers us more possibilities and greater comfort.
The application is called Ufesa Connect and is freely available for iOS and Android. Once an account is installed and created, if you do not have one, the app itself will guide us step by step through the process.
In the app we will search for device; If you can't find it, we can proceed to reset the fryer's Wifi function., pressing the menu button (the one with the three horizontal stripes) for three seconds.
Thanks to the app, you can manage the Ufesa Phantom from your mobile, start or stop it, search for recipes with step-by-step instructions, adjust the time and temperature, or see when it is finished.
Advantages of the Ufesa Phantom
It's a Ufesa
The Spanish brand It has been one of the leaders in small appliances for years., with practical and functional machines that do what is expected of them and do it well.
Efficient power
The Ufesa Phantom has 1.500 watts of power, and thanks to its compact interior size and rapid circulation of hot air, cooks quickly, evenly and with less consumption.
Healthier and more natural food
This diet fryer allows you to cook without oil or using a minimum amount, recovering the natural flavor of food and with many fewer calories, to eat richer and healthier.
Comfortable and versatile handling
This model It has various pre-configured functions for one-touch cooking, and the possibility of managing it through an app, controlling it remotely or making recipes step by step.
Save time and money
Its large capacity even allows you to cook a whole chicken, You don't have to be constantly watching, and you avoid splashes, fumes and odors, in addition to saving on electricity and oil.
Value for money
The Ufesa Phantom offers a good interior capacity, it is very versatile and easy to handle and includes app control, at a very reasonable price, a great value for money that you will fall in love with.
Opinions about the Ufesa Phantom
I am delighted with the fryer. It can be operated with your mobile phone and is super comfortable, It has a bunch of preset programs with time and temperature for whatever you want to do, and it's pretty big. I'm in love.
I use it a lot more than I thought. Once you get the hang of the timing you can make all kinds of recipes, it is very complete and easy to clean, and it has a large size, so you can make quite a bit of food. Wow, I'm delighted.
It is one of the best appliance purchases I have made so far.. I cook 90% of my meals with it, quickly, easily and without fat, it deserves 5 stars.
Why buy a Ufesa Phantom
If you're looking for eat in a healthier and more natural way, considerably reducing fat intake, and you are looking for a device with a medium capacity, 3 to 5 servings, to easily cook for family or friends.
If you want an effective and efficient machine, with 1.500 watts of power and 360º air circulation to cook food quickly and evenly; if you want a easy-to-use device, through its panel with a wide variety of preconfigured functions or through a mobile app; And if, in addition, you prefer to opt for a reference brand for many years and at a reasonable price, the Ufesa Phantom may be the device you were looking for.
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