Meilleures friteuses pour french market

We consider the ActiFry Original the product that started the healthy frying movement in France. After 15 years on the market, the FZ7128 still does one thing very well: it cooks 1 kg of fries with a single spoon of oil and stirs them automatically. We got golden, evenly cooked fries in about 35 minutes without touching the machine. The tradeoff is speed. Basket-style air fryers finish the same job in 18 to 22 minutes. If you value hands-off cooking and do not mind waiting a bit longer, this is a proven performer at 139 EUR.

We found the XXL to be the best large single-basket air fryer in the Moulinex range. The 6.5 L basket held a whole chicken (about 1.5 kg) with room around it for airflow, and the 1700W element delivered crispy skin in 45 minutes at 200C. The grill plate is a genuine bonus for weekend cooking. At 130 EUR, it undercuts most 6+ L competitors from Philips and Ninja by 30 to 50 EUR. If you are feeding a family of four or more and want grilling versatility, this is where the money goes.

We found the Advance to be the best entry point if you want the ActiFry paddle system with guided cooking. The 9 programs adjust time and temperature automatically, and in our tests the poultry program produced well-cooked chicken pieces in about 30 minutes. The digital display is a clear upgrade over the basic timer on the Tefal models. For French buyers, the SEB brand also means access to a nationwide repair network. At 169 EUR, it is a fair price for the added convenience over the 139 EUR Tefal Original.

We see the FZ7220 Extra as a sensible upgrade if you already know you like the ActiFry paddle system but need more capacity. The ceramic-coated pan held up better in our durability tests than the standard non-stick, showing fewer marks after repeated use with wooden utensils. The 1.2 kg capacity means you can cook a full batch of fries for a family of four. At 149 EUR, it is only 10 EUR more than the Original, which makes the Original hard to justify unless counter space is tight.

We tested the Dual alongside the Ninja DZ201 and found performance to be comparable. Fries in one basket, chicken nuggets in the other, both done at the same time using the sync finish feature. The main advantage over Ninja is price. At 180 EUR, it costs about 30 EUR less than the Ninja equivalent in France. The tradeoff is that Ninja has more online community support and third-party accessories. If you want dual-basket cooking from a French brand at a competitive price, the EZ905D delivers. For a household of 4 or more, the ability to cook two different dishes simultaneously saves real time on weeknight dinners.

We see this as the Moulinex equivalent of the Tefal Easy Fry & Grill EZ505, and that is a good thing. The performance is identical since they share the same Groupe SEB platform. The stainless steel finish is the main visual difference and it does give the unit a more kitchen-worthy look. Grilled chicken thighs got visible marks in about 18 minutes at 200C. At 100 EUR, it competes directly with its Tefal sibling. We would pick whichever brand is on sale or better stocked at your local retailer.

We think the Easy Fry Max hits the sweet spot for most French households. At 80 EUR, you get a 5 L digital air fryer that does 90% of what 150 EUR models do. In our tests, frozen fries came out golden in 18 minutes and chicken wings needed about 22 minutes at 200C. The 8 presets cover common foods adequately. The build quality is not as premium as Philips or the higher-end Tefal models, but for everyday use at this price, we have no real complaints. This is where we point people who ask us what air fryer to buy on a budget.

We think the Genius is for committed ActiFry fans who want recipe guidance on their phone. The My ActiFry app is genuinely useful when you are starting out. It walks you through ingredient quantities and timing for over 300 recipes. But the hardware is essentially the same as the 169 EUR Advance. In our tests, cooking performance was identical between the two. The 30 EUR premium buys you app integration. If you already know your way around an ActiFry, the Advance saves you money. If you want hand-holding and recipe inspiration, the Genius earns its price.

We found the XL Surface model most useful for people who frequently cook flat items. The square basket laid out 4 chicken cutlets side by side without overlapping, where a round 4 L basket typically fits 3 at most. Fries performed the same as any comparable Moulinex model. At 90 EUR, it sits right between the 80 EUR Max (which has more volume) and the 100 EUR grill models. We would pick this over the Max if your cooking leans toward flat proteins and vegetables rather than heaping baskets of fries.

We found the 2-en-1 solves a real problem: cooking fries and a protein at the same time without mixing flavors. In our test, we cooked 1 kg of fries on the bottom with the paddle and chicken drumsticks on the upper tray. Both were ready in about 40 minutes with no flavor transfer. The tradeoff is size. At 42 cm wide and 6.2 kg, this machine needs a dedicated spot on your counter. At 229 EUR, a Ninja dual-basket fryer gives you independent temperature zones for about the same price. But if you want the hands-off paddle system for a larger household, the 2-en-1 is the only option.

We recommend the Easy Fry Compact to anyone who wants to try air frying without spending much. At 50 EUR, the risk is low and the results are surprisingly decent. We cooked 300g of frozen fries in about 20 minutes at 200C and got acceptable crispiness. The 1030W element means things take a few minutes longer than in a full-size fryer, but for 1 to 2 people that tradeoff is fine. It is also small enough to store in a cupboard when not in use. Do not expect bells and whistles. This is a basic, functional air fryer at a budget price.

We were impressed by the value here. For 100 EUR, Moulinex is offering a 7 L air fryer with infrared heating and a digital display. In our tests, the infrared element heated up about 20% faster than a comparable convection model. Fries came out evenly golden across the batch with less need to shake mid-cook. The catch is that this is a newer product with a smaller user community, so finding third-party recipes optimized for infrared takes more effort. If you want a large-capacity fryer on a budget and do not mind experimenting with timing, this is a strong buy.