The best Black Friday air fryer deals – there's only 3 worth buying
The best Black Friday air fryer deals are already here two days before the main event, and there's only three that you need to know about. Unlike other publishers, there's no decision fatigue and no scouring the sales. Just three of the best, tried-and-tested air fryers on the market, all reduced to incredible prices.
Our experts have spent years cultivating buying guides for the best air fryers. We've tested the good, the bad, and the ugly for sales moments like this. We've cooked our way though pounds of French fries, salmon, roast veg and tater tots to find the very best.
Our top three recommendations are from Instant, Ninja, and (surprisingly) Drew Barrymore. We think they're the best Black Friday deals available. If they don't suit you, we've included some other tested options, but I think the top three are all you need.
Best Black Friday Air Fryer Deals 2023
Best air fryer
Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer| Was $119.95, now $79.99 at Amazon
This is the best air fryer in the world, and it's also the best deal on offer too. The Vortex Plus is quick, quiet, and has odor-neutralizing technology. Six quarts of capacity is enough for most families, but if you need capacity, look at the next deal.
Read more in our Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer reviewView Deal
Ninja Foodi 10 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone XL Air Fryer | Was $199.99, now $129.98 at Amazon
We tested the smaller version of this and it's incredible. Combine a ten quart capacity, six different functions, two separate drawers, and a 45% discount and I guarantee you'll feel smug every time you use this. My only complaint is that it doesn't pre-heat, so cooking isn't as accurate as the Instant.
Read more about the 6 quart in our Ninja Foodi DualZone Air Fryer review
Beautiful 6 Quart Touchscreen Air Fryer| Was $90, now $69 at Walmart
This is the cheapest air fryer worth buying this Black Friday. Don't let 'cheap' put you off, because, as the name suggests, this is beautiful. It's far, far better than a celebrity-endorsed air fryer should be. Sure, it's a little flimsy, but Drew Barrymore's air fryer made fries, bagels, and dehydrated apples better than any competitors under $100. It's also available in a wide range of colors.
Read more in our Beautiful 6-Quart Digital Air Fryer reviewView Deal
The seven next best air fryer deals
All these are all in our best air fryers buying guide, which means we think they're amongst the twelve best models on the market. These discounts range between 20 and 50% off, which is worth it if you're in the market for an air fryer,
Ninja AF101 Air Fryer | Was $129.99, now $79 at Amazon
This is the cheapest compact air fryer around this Black Friday. It's incredibly quick and can cook at high temperatures. It lacks a little precision and finesse — if that bothers you, the Instant Vortex Slim is another compact option.
Read more in our Ninja Max XL Air Fryer review View Deal
Phillips Essentials XL | Was $199.95, now $99.95 on Amazon
When we tested this, we found it the easiest model to use thanks to simple, automatic cooking modes. The only thing we could fault was the price, but with 50% off, it's a bargain.
Read more in our Philips Essential Air Fryer XL review
Paris Rhône Air Fryer | Was $109.99, now $69.99 at Walmart
If you're looking for a non-toxic air fryer and don't need lots of fancy features, you'll like this. It has 5.3 quarts of capacity (just enough for one small chicken) and a neat viewing window. Some of the presets are a little bizarre, but it's a good basic model.
Read more in our Paris Rhône 5.3 quart air fryer review
Instant Vortex Plus Dual Air Fryer | Was $139.95, now $119.95 at Amazon
This is in our buying guide as the best large air fryer. It has all the features of the Instant in our top spot, but with two 4qt. baskets. If you use the SyncFinish function, you can make sure that your fries and vegetables are ready at exactly the same time.
Read more in our Instant Vortex Plus Dual Air Fryer reviewView Deal
Instant Pot Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid | Was $229.99, now $149.99 at Amazon
One of our favorite air fryer deals isn't even an air fryer. This is an upgrade on the original Instant Pot Duo Crisp, which one of our testers used to own. The original used two different lids for all the functions, which was surprisingly difficult to store. Instead, this does it all in one pot. Our expert tester made a perfect macaroni cheese all in one pot, cooking a sauce, pressure cooking pasta, and broiling the crispy top all in one dish, with minimal washing up. View Deal
Instant Pot Pro Crisp | Was $269.99, now $164.94 at Amazon
This multicooker can expertly air fry. It can also perform thirteen other functions, including pressure cooking, steaming, slow cooking, roasting, baking, broiling, and more. The deep basket means that it can air fry an entire chicken without any issues. With a $70, it's brilliant for busy kitchens.
Read more in our Instant Pot Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid review View Deal
Ninja Foodi 8 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone XL Air Fryer | Was $199.99, now $119.99 at Amazon
This is the 8-quart model that I mentioned earlier. It's the quickest model we've tested and the dual baskets make it easy to cook two foods at once. Our only complaint is that this doesn't pre-heat, meaning it can be a little imprecise with cooking times. I think the $10 between this and the 10-quart model makes the larger appliance better value.
Read more in our Ninja Foodi DZ401 6-in-1 XL 2-Basket Air Fryer review
KitchenAid Digital Countertop Oven With Air Fry | Was $219.99, now $189.99 at Amazon
There are bigger savings on air fryer and countertop ovens, but if you want one which combines both, this is your best option. It can toast, dehydrate, proof, bagel, boast, bake, broil, warm, and, of course, air fry.
Read more in our KitchenAid Digital Countertop Oven reviewView Deal
Instant Vortex Slim Air Fryer | Was $114, now $99 at Walmart
This petite powerhouse is made for compact kitchens. It costs $20 more than Ninja's compact air fryer, but if you want the best aesthetics and performance in one, compact air fryer, this the better option. The basket is also 0.5 quarts bigger, which makes all the difference if you're cooking for all the family.View Deal
FAQs
Should I buy an air fryer on Black Friday?
No. You should buy one now, before Black Friday. We can't imagine the deals will get any better, so if you wait for 24th all you're doing is risking stock running out.
What's the best air fryer deal?
The Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer, because it's our favorite air fryer of all time and you can own one for $79.95. It's faultless, so would suit most households. There are more compact options, but you'll compromise on performance.
How we test
Our experts have tested every single one of these air fryers. They've also tested plenty of air fryers that didn't make the list, simply because they weren't up to standard.
We have a series of standard tests that an air fryer needs to excel at before we recommend them to you. We air fry vegetables, nuggets, fish sticks, a whole chicken, and, of course, fries. We'll measure speed, taste, and texture, because, that's what really matters to most people. Our experts will also let you know what it's like to use, unbox and clean, so you don't have any unwelcome surprises when using yours at home.
If you want to know more, you can visit our dedicated page for how we test air fryers.
Final thoughts
I've been working with our experts to bring you the best Black Friday deals and I make the same note beside all the air fryer models: 'really good deals'. Black Friday deals dropped early on these trending appliances, so I recommend snagging one of these savings before stock runs out.
