Air fryers have surged in popularity in recent years as more and more people have opted for this healthier method to create delicious fried food.
An air fryer is a countertop kitchen appliance that makes it possible to achieve similar results to a pan or fryer without submerging food in oil. Instead, air fryers only require a small amount of oil to circulate hot air around the drawer and crisp up food in a short amount of time.
However, with so many air fryers available to buy right now, where do you start? We’ve rounded up the best air fryers we’ve tested to help you narrow down your search to only our top picks.
Every air fryer on this list has been rigorously tested in real-world settings. Our reviewers measure the performance of an air fryer by examining how well the appliance cooks a range of foods, from chips and frozen hash browns to meat and more.
We also look at other important factors like ease of use and key features. The number of drawers and how much they can hold are crucial details for those cooking for large households, as is the physical size of the appliance for anyone frying with limited counter space.
There are also additional features you’ll want to consider when picking up a new air fryer, such as grill functions and temperature probes.
Keep reading to discover our favourite air fryers for different use cases, along with pros, cons and links to our in-depth reviews with photos of the fryers in action.
If you’re moving to a new home or in the process of upgrading your kitchen with the latest appliances, you might be interested in our other best lists. These include the best microwaves and combi ovens, the best toasters, the best kettles and the best coffee machines.
Best overall: Ninja Double Stack XL 9.5L Air Fryer SL400UK – check priceBest large fryer: Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer Air Fryer 10.4L AF500UK – check priceBest air fryer for complete meals: Ninja Speedi 10-in-1 Rapid Cooker – check priceBest air fryer for families: Salter Fuzion Dual Air Fryer – check priceBest oven & air fryer combo: Sage the Smart Oven Air Fry – check priceBest for grilling: Tower T17076 10-in-1 – check priceBest multi-cooker: Ninja Foodi MAX OL750UK – check priceBest on a budget: Salter Aerogrill – check priceBest large budget air fryer: Beko ExpertFry Dual Zone Air Fryer FRL5388 – check priceBest single-drawer air fryer: Dualit Air Fryer – check priceBest for cooking meat: Dreo ChefMaker – check price