Air Fryers Review
Agaro Imperial 34029 Dual Basket Air Fryer Review
Our verdict
The Agaro Imperial 34029 is a 2 x 4.5 L, 2400 W dual basket air fryer that lets a family of four to six cook two items together for less than the big-name dual-basket models.
Buy it if
- Large families that want two baskets without paying Philips prices
- Cooks who like ten presets and a digital display
Skip it if
- You want the widest service network in your city
- You have only 5 A sockets or a small counter
What we like
- Two 4.5 L baskets cooked 1 kg of fries in about 19 minutes
- Ten preset modes and a clear digital display
- Street price is far below the MRP and below Philips dual units
- Drawers pull out smoothly and clean in minutes
What we don’t
- 2400 W needs a 15 A socket and a heavy-duty plug
- About 63 dB, louder than single-basket models
- Service centres are fewer than Philips or Havells
- Outer plastic runs warm after 25 minutes
Score breakdown
- Performance
- 7.8
- Build quality
- 7.2
- Ease of use
- 7.6
- Features
- 7.8
- Noise
- 6.2
- Energy efficiency
- 7.4
- Value for money
- 8.0
- After-sales service
- 6.6
The Agaro Imperial 34029 is for big families that want two baskets without the premium of the biggest brands. The trade-off is polish and support: it cooks well and costs less, but it is louder than the Philips dual-basket model and Agaro’s service network is thinner.
How well does it cook fries, tikka and samosas?
With both baskets loaded, 1 kg of frozen fries finished in about 19 minutes with one shake of each basket, a minute or two slower than the Philips dual unit. Frozen samosas reheated in 5.5 minutes, and chicken tikka at 190 °C took about 17 minutes. Fish fry with a besan coating worked well at 180 °C for 14 minutes, though coated pieces must be sprayed lightly or the flour stays dry.
Can it cook two different dishes at the same time?
Yes, each basket has its own time and temperature, so you can do paneer tikka in one and fries in the other. We found the temperatures independent, but the unit heats unevenly if only one basket is filled and the other left empty for long, and the display then reads a little high. For best results fill both or use the single-basket preset.
Does it work on a 5 A socket or inverter?
No. At 2400 W the Imperial pulls over 10 A, which is firmly 15 A territory. We would also not run it on a home inverter below 3 kVA. On a weak 195 V evening supply the heaters still reached temperature, but preheat took about a minute longer.
How much power and oil does it use?
A 25-minute full-load session used about 0.70 kWh. That is higher than any single-basket unit here, but you cook roughly double the food per session. For tikkas and pakoras, a teaspoon or two of oil per basket is enough.
Is it easy to clean and how loud is it?
The two drawers slide out cleanly and the non-stick baskets wiped down in minutes. We saw no flaking after four weeks, but the coating is thin on the rim and metal tongs will scratch it. Noise sat at roughly 63 dB at one metre, a constant fan roar that you notice in a small flat. The outer plastic also felt warm after 25 minutes.
Is the discount real?
The listed MRP is far above anything the unit sells for, so judge it against what comparable dual-basket models cost, not against that figure. Against the Philips dual-basket model it is clearly cheaper, which is where its appeal lies.
What about service and warranty?
This is the weak spot. Agaro sells largely online and its service presence is smaller than Philips or Havells. Check the warranty term on your box, register the product on day one, and keep the invoice, because replacements of a heating assembly can take weeks in smaller towns.
Who should buy it instead of the Philips?
Buy the Agaro if two baskets matter more to you than service reach, and if you are comfortable chasing support online. If the unit will sit in a kitchen far from a metro, or you want the quietest running, the Philips dual-basket model is the safer, if costlier, choice. Either way, check your wiring before you order.
Test results
| Frozen fries, full load How we test this : Frozen fries, full load | 19 min 1 kg across both baskets, one shake of each basket. |
|---|---|
| Frozen samosas, reheat How we test this : Frozen samosas, reheat | 5.5 min |
| Chicken tikka batch How we test this : Chicken tikka batch | 17 min At 190 °C. |
| Noise at full fan speed How we test this : Noise at full fan speed | 63 dB Both baskets running. |
| Energy per cooking session How we test this : Energy per cooking session | 0.7 kWh 25-minute session with both baskets full. |
| Heats on a 200 V supply How we test this : Heats on a 200 V supply | Pass On a 195 V evening supply; preheat took about a minute longer. |
Measured on the unit we tested.
How we tested
We cooked fries, samosas, tikkas and fish fry in both baskets over four weeks, measuring each timed task three times. Noise was measured at one metre and energy with a plug-in meter on a 15 A socket.
We bought this unit at retail price.
How does the Agaro Imperial 34029 Dual Basket Digital Air Fryer (4.5 L x 2) compare?
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Philips Dual Basket Air Fryer NA352/00 (9 L, 2300 W) A− 8.6
The Philips cooked tikka more evenly and has a better service network, but the Agaro has a similar total capacity at a clearly lower street price.
Full comparison : Agaro Imperial 34029 Dual Basket Digital Air Fryer (4.5 L x 2) vs Philips Dual Basket Air Fryer NA352/00 (9 L, 2300 W) -
Agaro Regency 33684 Family Rotisserie Oven Air Fryer (12 L, 1800 W) C 6.8
The Regency oven holds more on one tray but is slower to heat. The Imperial cooks two different foods at different temperatures, which the oven cannot.
Key specs
| Capacity | 2 x 4.5 L |
|---|---|
| Power | 2400 W |
| Presets | 10 |
| Controls | Digital display |
Questions buyers ask
How many people does the Agaro Imperial 34029 feed?
The Agaro Imperial 34029 has two 4.5 L baskets, which feed four to six people. In our test it cooked 1 kg of fries or about 700 g of chicken tikka in one round.
Can the Agaro Imperial 34029 run on a 5 A socket?
No. The Agaro Imperial 34029 is rated 2400 W, which is about 10.5 A at 230 V, so it needs a 15 A socket and a proper heavy-duty plug.
Is the Agaro Imperial 34029 loud?
It is moderately loud. We measured about 63 dB at one metre with both baskets running, slightly more than a single-basket air fryer.
How much electricity does the Agaro Imperial 34029 use?
A 25-minute session with both baskets running used about 0.70 kWh on our meter, so daily use adds roughly 21 kWh a month.
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