Best Air Fryers — Mid-range (2026)

Pros

• Air fry, roast, reheat and dehydrate in one 4-in-1 unit
• Dishwasher-safe non-stick basket
• Compact enough for smaller kitchens

Cons

• 3.8L capacity is snug for a family of 4+

Pros

• Vortx rapid air circulation cooks up to 30% faster than a conventional oven
• 60-minute timer with adjustable temperature dial
• Compact size fits easily on most worktops

Cons

• No digital presets, dial controls only
• 4.3L capacity better suited to 2-3 portions

Pros

• ClearCook window lets you check food without opening the drawer
• OdourErase filter cuts cooking smells
• 6 smart one-touch programmes

Cons

• 5.7L capacity best suited to 2-4 portions

Pros

• Rapid Air technology fries with up to 90% less fat
• Compact 4.1L basket suits smaller households
• 60-minute timer with adjustable temperature

Cons

• 4.1L capacity better suited to 2-3 portions

Pros

• 9L combined capacity across two independent drawers
• Sync/Match Cook function for finishing meals together
• No pre-heating needed

Cons

• Large unit takes up significant worktop space

Pros

• ClearCook window lets you check food without opening the drawer
• 6 smart programmes cover air fry, bake, roast, grill, dehydrate and reheat
• Non-stick, dishwasher-safe basket

Cons

• Touch controls take a little getting used to

Pros

• Rapid Air technology gives up to 90% less fat than deep frying
• HomeID app links to guided recipes
• 60-minute timer with adjustable temperature

Cons

• 4.1L capacity best suited to 1-2 portions

Pros

• Vizion viewing windows let you check food without opening either drawer
• 9 preset cooking functions cover most everyday meals
• Two independent 4L baskets for cooking different foods together

Cons

• Digital touch controls can be less precise than physical dials

Pros

• Full colour digital display with 11 pre-set cooking options
• Space-saving design suits smaller kitchens
• 5L drawer suits families of 2-4

Cons

• Fewer pre-sets than larger dual-zone models

Pros

• 5.5-quart basket cooks and crisps up to 3lbs of fries
• Cooks, crisps, roasts, bakes, reheats and dehydrates in one unit
• Dishwasher-safe nonstick basket and crisper plate

Cons

• Larger footprint than single-basket compact air fryers

Pros

• EXTRA-LARGE CAPACITY: Air fryer with a family-friendly 7.5 L capacity that serves up to 8 people, for generous and delicious meals for all the ones you love
• COMPACT: The air fryer's extra-large capacity comes in a surprisingly compact size that saves on space
• PRECISION COOKING: 8 preset programs and 1 manual program, and high-precision temperature and time control (from 80°C to 200°C, up to 60 minutes) via the rotary knob, for perfect results on any recipe
• ENERGY SAVING AND TIME SAVING: Consumes up to 65% less energy and cooks up to 37% faster (tests conducted in 2024 on frozen fries)

Cons

• No specific mention of cleaning ease.