Best Air Fryers — Premium + Family cooking (2026)

Pros

• 6.2L XL capacity fits up to 5 portions
• Rapid Air technology gives up to 90% less fat
• Digital display with 7 presets

Cons

• Bulky footprint on worktops
• Higher price than most rivals

Pros

• Removable divider gives one large 10.4L drawer or two independent zones
• 7-in-1 functions including Max Crisp and Prove
• Non-stick, dishwasher-safe parts

Cons

• Large footprint needs plenty of worktop or storage space
• Premium price versus single-basket models

Pros

• 11 presets cover everything from fries to whole chicken
• Non-stick dishwasher-safe square basket maximises usable space
• Shake reminder helps food cook evenly

Cons

• Touchscreen controls can be fiddly with wet hands

Pros

• Two independent 3.25L drawers cook different foods at once
• 8 programmes cover fries, chicken, fish and more
• Combined 6.5L capacity suits larger families

Cons

• Bulkier footprint than a single-drawer air fryer

Pros

• Two independent drawers cook different foods at different temperatures
• Match Cook button syncs both drawers to finish together
• 6-in-1 functions including roast, bake and dehydrate

Cons

• Two-drawer design takes up more worktop and storage space than a single basket

Pros

• Vertical stacked drawers fit large families in a compact footprint
• 4 cooking levels across 2 drawers with independent times and temperatures
• SYNC function finishes both drawers together

Cons

• Tall unit needs clearance under wall cabinets

Pros

• Large square 6.2L drawer suits family-size batches
• Uses no oil for up to 75% less fat than deep frying
• Non-stick, dishwasher-safe basket and crisper plate

Cons

• Large footprint needs generous worktop space

Pros

• Large 10L single drawer suits big family batches
• Visual window lets you check food without opening the drawer
• Dishwasher-safe non-stick basket

Cons

• Large footprint takes up significant worktop space

Pros

• 4 smart one-touch programmes for fries, chicken, bake and reheat
• 5.7L basket suits a small family
• Non-stick, dishwasher-safe basket

Cons

• Fewer programmes than the Plus/OdourErase models in the range

Pros

• Dual 4.5L baskets let you cook two dishes to finish together with Smart Finish
• One-touch presets simplify everyday cooking
• 9L combined capacity suits larger families

Cons

• Baskets need hand washing rather than dishwasher on some parts

Pros

• Larger 9.5L capacity across two independent drawers than the standard Dual Zone
• Max Crisp function boosts power for extra-crispy results
• Match Cook button syncs both drawers to finish together

Cons

• Sizeable footprint needs generous worktop or storage space

Pros

• Two independently sized drawers cook different foods at once
• 8-in-1 functions including roast, bake and dehydrate
• Non-stick, dishwasher-safe baskets

Cons

• Smaller 3.1L drawer limits side-dish portions

Pros

• Digital touchscreen with 8 pre-set programs
• Dual zone drawers can finish two foods together with Sync
• Extra Crisp setting for oil-free crunch

Cons

• Larger unit needs generous worktop space

Pros

• Vertical stacked drawers cook 2 foods at once without a wide footprint
• 9.5L total capacity feeds up to 8 portions
• Sync function finishes both drawers together

Cons

• Tall unit needs clearance under wall cabinets

Pros

• Space-saving vertical design fits narrow worktops
• Two independent drawers for different foods and times
• 7.6L capacity suits families of up to 6

Cons

• Smaller than the XL SL400UK model