Morphy Richards Digital Dual Zone Airfryer 7.2L (480020) with Touch Screen
Product description
Key points
If you want an airfryer that can handle more than one dish at a time, the Morphy Richards Digital Dual Zone Airfryer (480020) is built around two independent baskets. On paper, that dual-zone idea is what makes it feel practical for real mealtimes: you can keep sides moving while your main gets the heat it needs, without having to juggle everything in one chamber.
It’s also aimed at healthier cooking habits. The brand positions it for “healthy oil free & low fat cooking”, and the range of cooking modes is broad enough for day-to-day variety. That said, a dual-zone unit isn’t automatically better for everyone—if you usually cook for one or you want the simplest, smallest footprint possible, you may find this type of airfryer a bit more appliance than you need.
What to know
This is a digital dual basket airfryer with a touch screen and digital temperature controls, plus a large viewing window so you can keep an eye on progress while it’s running. That window isn’t just for show, it’s the sort of feature you end up using when you’re checking whether chips have gone from pale to properly crisp, or when you want to stop a batch before it goes too far.
The unit offers 14 settings in total—7 per side—covering air fry, roast, bake, pre-heat, defrost and dehydrate. The split settings matter because the baskets can operate independently. In practice, that makes it easier to cook two items with different timing or preparation styles in the same session.
Where it feels especially “everyday” is the approach to cleaning. The baskets/drawers are non-stick coated and dishwasher safe, which reduces the usual post-cooking scrubbing.
Tech specs
- Type: Dual zone airfryer
- Capacity: 7.2L
- Features: Easy view windows, touch screen, non-stick dishwasher safe baskets
- Cooking modes: Air fry, roast, bake, pre-heat, defrost, dehydrate
- Settings: 14 settings total (7 per side)
- Colour: Black
What stands out in use
The dual independent baskets are the headline. If you cook a mixed plate—say, something breaded on one side and vegetables or a lighter snack on the other—the independent control approach is genuinely convenient. You’re not forced into one universal temperature and timing for everything.
The easy view windows are another practical touch. Being able to check without guessing helps you dial in what “done” looks like for your specific foods. And because the interface is touch-based with digital temperature controls, adjustments are fairly straightforward.
However, there’s a limitation worth considering: because this is a compact 7.2L dual-zone unit, space is not the same as a full-size single large basket. If you regularly cook very large portions for multiple people, you may find batch cooking still crops up.
Strengths and where it might fall short
Strengths you’ll likely appreciate: - Two independent baskets for cooking multiple dishes together - 14 cooking settings across air frying, roasting, baking and more - Viewing window and touch/digital temperature controls for easier monitoring - Non-stick, dishwasher safe baskets to make cleaning less of a chore - Oil-free / low-fat positioning for healthier meal prep habits
Worth noting (the bit that depends on you): - Dual-zone airfryers can be more complex than single-basket models. If you want quick, minimal faff every time, it may feel a little more involved. - The compact capacity may mean more batches for larger households.
Everyday use: who it’s for
It’s a sensible pick if you want variety and you often cook more than one component in a meal—think family dinners, meal prep sessions, or “main + side” cooking where you’d rather not reheat everything separately.
It may not be the best match if you mainly cook for one, rarely bother with two items at once, or you’re trying to keep things as simple as possible with the smallest footprint and least setting-management.
A practical example: you could run one side with air fry settings for something crisp (like fries or chicken-style bites) while the other side bakes or dehydrates something with a different goal. The independent baskets are designed for that kind of split-task cooking.
Final verdict
Should you buy it?
Go for the Morphy Richards Digital Dual Zone Airfryer if dual independent cooking, a viewing window, and dishwasher-safe non-stick baskets are high on your list—and if you’ll actually benefit from cooking two items at once using the available modes.
You might want to skip it if you don’t cook in “two-part” meals, you’re mostly after one quick basket for smaller portions, or you know capacity limits could annoy you. In other words, it’s a strong choice for everyday flexible cooking, but it’s not the one you’d choose if you want the absolute simplest, smallest airfryer experience.