We Tested All Of The Most Popular Air Fryers And These Are Our Absolute Favorites

  • <p>June here, reporting from the Delish test kitchen. I recently took it upon myself to put all the most popular air fryers on the market to the test—and boy, was it a challenge. To choose the best ones, I tested two dozen recipes, each in three different models using the same temperature and time in order to determine each model’s efficiency: How does it cook? How easy is it to operate and to clean? Is it worth the price tag? Overall, I was impressed by how many of these performed: Several models excelled in evenly heating, cooking, and creating a nice, crunchy, golden crust on different foods. </p><p>Scroll down to see my top picks ranked in order of how well they worked overall. Each has a descriptor, too, from the best budget buy to the best air fryer for small spaces, meant to help you find the best fryer for you.</p><ul><li><strong>Best Overall: </strong>TurboStar Technology Air Fryer</li><li><strong>Best Splurge:</strong> Foodi Deluxe XL Air Fryer</li><li><strong>Best For Small Spaces:</strong> Compact Electric Air Fryer</li><li><strong>Best For Quick Cooking:</strong> Digital XL Air Fryer</li><li><strong>Best Budget Buy:</strong> TurboFry Compact Air Fryer</li><li><strong>Best Multi-Function:</strong> Power Air Fryer 360 </li><li><strong>Best Air Fryer Toaster Oven: </strong>Cuisinart Digital Toaster Oven Air Fryer</li></ul>
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    We Tested All Of The Most Popular Air Fryers And These Are Our Absolute Favorites

    June here, reporting from the Delish test kitchen. I recently took it upon myself to put all the most popular air fryers on the market to the test—and boy, was it a challenge. To choose the best ones, I tested two dozen recipes, each in three different models using the same temperature and time in order to determine each model’s efficiency: How does it cook? How easy is it to operate and to clean? Is it worth the price tag? Overall, I was impressed by how many of these performed: Several models excelled in evenly heating, cooking, and creating a nice, crunchy, golden crust on different foods.

    Scroll down to see my top picks ranked in order of how well they worked overall. Each has a descriptor, too, from the best budget buy to the best air fryer for small spaces, meant to help you find the best fryer for you.

    • Best Overall: TurboStar Technology Air Fryer
    • Best Splurge: Foodi Deluxe XL Air Fryer
    • Best For Small Spaces: Compact Electric Air Fryer
    • Best For Quick Cooking: Digital XL Air Fryer
    • Best Budget Buy: TurboFry Compact Air Fryer
    • Best Multi-Function: Power Air Fryer 360
    • Best Air Fryer Toaster Oven: Cuisinart Digital Toaster Oven Air Fryer
  • <p><strong>Philips Kitchen Appliances</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$159.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N6NYF0B?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C1782.g.4785%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:BUY NOW" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">BUY NOW</a></p><p>It's simple, straightforward, humble, and our trusty workhorse.</p>
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    1) TurboStar Technology Air Fryer, 2.75 Qt.

    Philips Kitchen Appliances

    amazon.com

    $159.99

    BUY NOW

    It's simple, straightforward, humble, and our trusty workhorse.

  • <p><strong>Ninja</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$199.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S85TPLG?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C1782.g.4785%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:BUY NOW" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">BUY NOW</a></p><p>This model boasts multiple functions, but it's still clear how to use and cooks pretty perfectly with a very even, golden color.</p>
    3/8

    2) Foodi Deluxe XL Air Fryer, 8 Qt.

    Ninja

    amazon.com

    $199.99

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    This model boasts multiple functions, but it's still clear how to use and cooks pretty perfectly with a very even, golden color.

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  • <p><strong>DASH</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$49.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075BCVSJZ?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C1782.g.4785%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:BUY NOW" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">BUY NOW</a></p><p>Cute, small, and very effective for a reasonable price.</p>
    4/8

    3) Compact Electric Air Fryer, 1.2 L

    DASH

    amazon.com

    $49.99

    BUY NOW

    Cute, small, and very effective for a reasonable price.

  • <p><strong>KRUPS</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$143.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HZT432D?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C1782.g.4785%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:BUY NOW" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">BUY NOW</a></p><p>It works well with a good nonstick basket surface, but it browns very quickly so be sure to adjust cooking times.</p>
    5/8

    4) Digital XL Air Fryer, 4.2 L

    KRUPS

    amazon.com

    $143.99

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    It works well with a good nonstick basket surface, but it browns very quickly so be sure to adjust cooking times.

  • <p><strong>Chefman</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$39.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NBQX8HS?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C1782.g.4785%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:BUY NOW" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">BUY NOW</a></p><p>Colors a bit faster than the Philips and cooks well; one of the most affordable models.</p>
    6/8

    5) TurboFry Compact Air Fryer, 2L

    Chefman

    amazon.com

    $39.99

    BUY NOW

    Colors a bit faster than the Philips and cooks well; one of the most affordable models.

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  • <p><strong>Emeril Lagasse</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$157.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NLHMYH4?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C1782.g.4785%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:BUY NOW" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">BUY NOW</a></p><p>This oven takes up a lot of space, but it does the job of multiple appliances.</p>
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    6) Power Air Fryer 360

    Emeril Lagasse

    amazon.com

    $157.99

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    This oven takes up a lot of space, but it does the job of multiple appliances.

  • <p><strong>Cuisinart</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$159.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K0W8LTE?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C1782.g.4785%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>This Cuisinart oven functions as both an air fryer and a convection oven.</p>
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    7) Cuisinart Convection Toaster Oven Air Fryer

    Cuisinart

    amazon.com

    $159.99

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    This Cuisinart oven functions as both an air fryer and a convection oven.

<p>June here, reporting from the Delish test kitchen. I recently took it upon myself to put all the most popular air fryers on the market to the test—and boy, was it a challenge. To choose the best ones, I tested two dozen recipes, each in three different models using the same temperature and time in order to determine each model’s efficiency: How does it cook? How easy is it to operate and to clean? Is it worth the price tag? Overall, I was impressed by how many of these performed: Several models excelled in evenly heating, cooking, and creating a nice, crunchy, golden crust on different foods. </p><p>Scroll down to see my top picks ranked in order of how well they worked overall. Each has a descriptor, too, from the best budget buy to the best air fryer for small spaces, meant to help you find the best fryer for you.</p><ul><li><strong>Best Overall: </strong>TurboStar Technology Air Fryer</li><li><strong>Best Splurge:</strong> Foodi Deluxe XL Air Fryer</li><li><strong>Best For Small Spaces:</strong> Compact Electric Air Fryer</li><li><strong>Best For Quick Cooking:</strong> Digital XL Air Fryer</li><li><strong>Best Budget Buy:</strong> TurboFry Compact Air Fryer</li><li><strong>Best Multi-Function:</strong> Power Air Fryer 360 </li><li><strong>Best Air Fryer Toaster Oven: </strong>Cuisinart Digital Toaster Oven Air Fryer</li></ul>
<p><strong>Philips Kitchen Appliances</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$159.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N6NYF0B?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C1782.g.4785%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:BUY NOW" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">BUY NOW</a></p><p>It's simple, straightforward, humble, and our trusty workhorse.</p>
<p><strong>Ninja</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$199.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07S85TPLG?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C1782.g.4785%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:BUY NOW" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">BUY NOW</a></p><p>This model boasts multiple functions, but it's still clear how to use and cooks pretty perfectly with a very even, golden color.</p>
<p><strong>DASH</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$49.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075BCVSJZ?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C1782.g.4785%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:BUY NOW" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">BUY NOW</a></p><p>Cute, small, and very effective for a reasonable price.</p>
<p><strong>KRUPS</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$143.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HZT432D?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C1782.g.4785%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:BUY NOW" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">BUY NOW</a></p><p>It works well with a good nonstick basket surface, but it browns very quickly so be sure to adjust cooking times.</p>
<p><strong>Chefman</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$39.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NBQX8HS?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C1782.g.4785%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:BUY NOW" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">BUY NOW</a></p><p>Colors a bit faster than the Philips and cooks well; one of the most affordable models.</p>
<p><strong>Emeril Lagasse</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$157.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NLHMYH4?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C1782.g.4785%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:BUY NOW" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">BUY NOW</a></p><p>This oven takes up a lot of space, but it does the job of multiple appliances.</p>
<p><strong>Cuisinart</strong></p><p>amazon.com</p><p><strong>$159.99</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K0W8LTE?tag=syn-yahoo-20&ascsubtag=%5Bartid%7C1782.g.4785%5Bsrc%7Cyahoo-us" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Shop Now" class="link rapid-noclick-resp">Shop Now</a></p><p>This Cuisinart oven functions as both an air fryer and a convection oven.</p>

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