The Best Air Fryers for Every Type of Cook
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If you haven't hopped on the air fryer train yet, what are you waiting for? This appliance is more than just hype—it's a major multitasker that allows you to make crispy fried foods without the mess of a deep fryer. Air fryers come in a variety of sizes and price points, with optional bells and whistles, depending on what you're looking for.
When perusing the many air fryer options currently on the market, look for a model that prioritizes simplicity and well-rounded features. It's also important to keep in mind how much space you have in your kitchen, how many people you're cooking for, and what you're planning on using your air fryer for. "If you are generally cooking for two or heating up something simple, you don't need to buy the most expensive, the biggest, or a more complicated air fryer," says Carolyn Nguyen, owner of Revolution Taco in Philadelphia.
Whether you want a device that can do everything from broil to dehydrate your food, or if you're looking for something more straightforward, there's certainly an air fryer that's up to the task.
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Dash Tasti Crisp 2.6-Quart Air Fryer
If kitchen space is limited or you're just cooking for one or two, this air fryer from Dash is a solid option. It comes in a variety of fun colors and the controls are simple and straightforward, with one dial for temperature and another for time. It has an auto shut off function that helps to prevent overcooking, plus a cool touch handle for safe, easy use. This air fryer features a redesigned crisper basket with more surface area so that you can get crispier food faster.
Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro
With over a dozen preset functions—including toast, bake, roast, broil, proof, dehydrate, and air-fry—this smart air fryer is for the home cook that wants it all. You can use it for everything from making homemade jerky to baking frozen pizza. It comes with a 13-inch nonstick pizza pan, two heavy duty oven racks, a broiling rack, an enameled baking pan, and a basket for air frying or dehydrating.
Ultrean Air Fryer, 4.2 Quart
Not too big or too small, the size of this air fryer is just right. It has only a few buttons to adjust cook time and temperature, plus an auto off timer, so it's easy to use. What's more, this air fryer has a nonstick pan and a detachable dishwasher safe basket, which makes for easy cleanup when you're done using it. It also comes with a recipe book to help you familiarize yourself with cooking fried food, snacks, and more with an air fryer.
Philips Premium Air Fryer XXL
If you're feeding a crowd (or even just a few hungry teenagers), look no further than this massive air fryer. It has a 3-pound capacity, which makes it large enough to cook a whole chicken or enough French fries to feed six people. Like other Philips air fryers, it uses a patented starfish shape that's designed to optimize heat circulation and quickly fry food using little to no oil.
Instant Vortex Pro 9-in-1 Air Fryer Oven
From the makers of Instant Pot, this air fryer is a versatile appliance. It sets itself apart from other options with a built-in rotisserie program—and it even comes with a rotisserie spit. The air fryer oven can cook fresh or frozen food and reheat leftovers. With a quick preheating time, you can get dinner on the table faster than using a conventional oven with the added bonus of not heating up your entire kitchen.
Cuisinart TOA-65 Digital AirFryer Toaster Oven
Similar in design to a toaster oven, this air fryer can do it all, from toasting to proofing. It is large enough to air fry up to 3 pounds of food, roast a 4-pound chicken, and even bake a 12-inch pizza. Plus, the model has a low temperature setting to slow cook, braise, and more. The fan and heater deliver high-heat airflow, yielding perfectly air-fried results every time.
Ninja AF101 Air Fryer
This air fryer has a wide temperature range—105 to 400 degrees—that allows you to remove moisture from foods, or quickly cook and crisp foods with convection heat. In addition to air frying, this model can create dehydrated foods thanks to the combination of low fan speed and low temperature controls.
Cosori ProII Air Fryer
You have the options to save custom cooking presets with your preferred time and temperature when you opt for this air fryer from Cosori. This model also comes with a dishwasher-safe basket that has a nonstick coating for easy clean-up.
