Air fryer have become increasingly popular for their ability to make crispy, tasty meals with less oil. However, choosing the right model can feel overwhelming—like finding a needle in a haystack. That’s why we’ve created this list of 7 of the best air fryer on the market. We’ve considered key features like capacity, temperature range, and size, so you can find one that suits your family and kitchen.
1. Ninja AF101 – Best Overall
The Ninja AF101 is fast and reliable. With a 4-quart capacity, it’s ideal for families of four to six. It cuts fat by up to 75% compared to traditional frying, making it a great choice for health-conscious users.
You get four preset functions: air fry, roast, reheat, and dehydrate. The temperature range is 105°F to 400°F. The one-touch control panel and auto-adjust fan make it very user-friendly. Plus, the non-stick basket is easy to clean.
Why are we impressed?
- Comes with an adjustable temperature control
- Comes with advanced functions
- Features an auto-adjust fan
- Easy to clean and maintain
- Super-fast operation
- Easy to use
What negatives must you be aware of?
- Loud operation
2.Cuisinart TOA-60
It’s always interesting when you see an air flyer that looks different. While most air fryers are oddly shaped like a space capsule or a huge egg, this one is a massive stainless-steel cube that appears like a truncated toaster oven. Its boxy shape allows it to fit more effortlessly in a cabinet or on a countertop, but the unit still consumes some space on the countertop, despite the “compact” in its name.
In terms of power, it is quite powerful, delivering 1,800 watts. It also has a large capacity of 18 quarts, which makes it one of the first models that come to mind when you’re looking for an air fryer that can be used to prepare dinner for a large number of family members or friends.
When it comes to ease of use, this model has no complexity. You just need to turn a dial to set the desired temperature and time. There’s also a dial with different functions to choose from including “Broil”, “Toast”, and “Bake”. It also comes with an easy-to-understand manual that contains different recipes to get you started on a soft note.
Thanks to its large basket, you can spread your food out to quickly get crispier and more even outcomes without the food drying out within the time it is air frying. Most other models make you pile your food over each other, and this can cause uneven results. However, this unit is not easy to clean, which is because neither the drip pan nor the stainless-steel basket are dishwasher-safe. However, it’s a great model that doesn’t make you break your bank.
Why did it make our list?
- Has a unique design
- Has no complexities
- Comes with an easy to read manual
- Perfect for even results
- Has a large capacity
- The unit is powerful
What is not ideal about it?
- Not easy to clean
- Rather bulky
3.GoWISE USA GW44800-O
If you have a large family or you often have a lot of friends come over for dinner at your house, then you need to consider the GoWISE USA GW44800-O. Possessing a huge 12.7 quarts capacity, it’s one of the largest units on the market. But despite having a large capacity, it is still compact enough to easily fit in your kitchen’s countertop. It also has three rack levels, which enables you to cook family-sized meals and control the speed and crispness of your food.
Furthermore, the GoWise unit also comes with an inbuilt rotisserie, which helps you prepare tenderloins, whole roasts, racks of kebabs, or an entire chicken. You can get crunchy, tender meats, impeccably blackened fish, and professionally roasted vegetables with the built-in rotisserie. It’s fast, simple, and you will definitely love it. It also includes ten accessories, which makes it super-easy to prepare a homemade meal.
In terms of control, this unit features an easy-to-read display with 15 presets, which eliminates the guesswork from temperatures and cooking times. You don’t even need to turn the range on to cook to either impress or for convenience. And as soon as you are done, you can easily clean it up, thanks to its stainless-steel interior and removable, nonstick drip pan.
When it comes to shortcomings, we didn’t find many during our research. The only one we could mention is that the included user manual is almost useless, providing little to no help.
What stands out?
- Features an easy-to-read display
- Comes with an inbuilt rotisserie
- Has a very large capacity
- Compact construction
- Fast operation
What cons did we manage to find?
- Not the longest warranty
- The user manual is not really helpful
4.GoWISE USA 5.8-Quart Air Fryer
GoWISE USA 8-in-1 Digital Air Fryer is available with 8 cooking presets for pork, chicken, fries, fish, steak, shrimp, cake, and pizza. It is among the most affordable air fryers that are large enough to feed 3 to 4 people.
This multifunctional air fryer comes with 50 recipes that will allow you to bake, fry, roast, and grill diverse meals with little to no oil. The air fryer has a sleek design with a large digital display at the front of the appliance. It has been upgraded with a new Start/Stop button that adjusts the cooking time and temperature and an integrated alarm that works in 5, 10, and 15-minute increments to remind you to shake your dish. The fryer features a wide temperature range from 180°F to 400°F to accommodate a wide variety of dishes with different cooking temperatures. The temperature is configured to 10-degree increments. It also includes a non-stick pan, a timer of up to 30 minutes, and a detachable basket with a cool-touch handle secured with a button guard.
Both COSORI CP-158AF and GoWISE USA 8-in-1 Digital Air Fryer have the same wattage and capacity, but the former comes with more presets and recipes and a longer warranty. However, GoWISE USA 8-in-1 Digital Air Fryer has the added advantage of a 30-day money-back guarantee that reassures customers.
Why is it special?
- Rapid Air Technology
- Broad temperature range
- Timer and alarm
- Digital display
- Reasonable cost
- Easy to clean
What are the flaws?
- Warranty could be longer
- Bulky
5.Big Boss Oil-less Air Fryer
Moving ahead, the next inclusion on our list is the Big Boss Oil-less Air Fryer, which with its 16-quart capacity, warrants its name. Its large capacity means it’s perfect for large families as you can effortlessly prepare a complete meal at once. However, there is one aspect where this air fryer is really unique from others – it can cook food with triple cooking power that includes halogen, infrared heating, and convection.
While infrared lights cook from inside out, convection and halogen are responsible for spreading hot air with a fan. Consequently, this makes the entire process three times faster than the convection oven. With this air fryer, you can cook two different foods simultaneously. Moreover, the air fryer has a glass body that enables you to keep a tab on your food while cooking. However, for all its upsides, this unit doesn’t have a digital display, which means you have to manually control temperature and timer with knobs.
Additionally, the timer cannot be reduced if you set it high accidentally, which takes a chop from the convenience ratings of this unit. The unit is dishwasher safe, with the only difficult task being cleaning the main glass bowl. In addition to the fact that it’s dishwasher safe, the product also comes with many accessories that include a ring extender and two trays.
What makes it special?
- Large cooking capacity
- Two trays cook different foods simultaneously
- Comes with free accessories
- Can cook food with triple power
What cons did we find?
- No digital display
- The timer can’t be reduced if mistakenly set high
6.COSORI CP-158AF
Everyone that is familiar with air fryers knows how similar they usually are. Except for some like the COSORI CP-158AF that are equipped with unique features to stand out from the rest. Despite resulting in 85 percent less fat than customary deep-frying techniques, it delivers the same delectably crispy taste of fried food using a very small amount of oil. The primary highlight with this air fryer is its squared-off basket, which provides you with more space, along with a decent 5.8-quart capacity.
While the appliance is a little bulky, it makes a lot of sense if you’ve got the space to put it in your kitchen. Asides that, this air fryer is pretty big on functionality. It features a touchscreen display with eleven presents that range from root vegetables through shrimps, which takes away tedious dialing and enables you to start immediately by just using a button.
In terms of power, this unit delivers quite a punch, producing 1,700 watts. With this kind of power, you will get your food cooked faster without compromising its quality in any way. With its speed, this air fryer is suitable for you if your schedule is always busy and every minute counts. The product also comes with 100 original easy and delicious recipes for each meal, which makes things a lot easier for you.
It’s also worth noting that this air fryer is dishwasher safe, making it easy for you to maintain and clean. And since it comes with a detachable inner basket, you can easily separate and clean the part that comes in contact with your food. Probably the only downside you will hear from most users is its pretty high price.
What do we love it for?
- Delivers a lot of power
- Offers a decently large capacity
- Easy to clean and dishwasher-safe
- Fast operation
- Comes with 100 recipes
- Easy to use
What were we disappointed with?
- More expensive than most models
- A little bulky
7.Dash Compact Air Fryer
Looking for a healthy eating way for your friends and family doesn’t just improve their healthy life – it improves the general quality of their lives. A device with which you can have such an impact on the lives of the people you love is the Dash Compact Air Fryer. Using an air-crisp technology, this compact appliance allows you to quickly and easily make fried meals without needing to add any cooking oil whatsoever. This unit reduces additional fats by 70 to 80 percent without giving up the food’s flavor.
Furthermore, it delivers 1,000 watts of power to heat up quickly to you the cooking temperature you desire. However, the 1.3-quart capacity means that this small appliance was designed for just a single person. But even though its small build means it’s not ideal for a large number of people, it allows it to occupy less space on your countertop than the traditional convection oven. Not to mention that it’s incredibly easy to clean since the tray has a nonstick coating and is dishwasher-safe.
With the Dash Compact Air Fryer, you don’t need to wait for the fryer to heat up, so using it is pretty easy. It comes with a digital display that allows you to see the exact time remaining and to control the temperature settings to your liking. The only primary issue most users have with the unit is the non-digital timer, so it’s rather hard to set with the desired precision.
What are its best features?
- Easy to use
- Comes with a digital display
- Dishwasher-safe
- Occupies less countertop space
- Delivers a lot of power for its size
- Affordable price
What could be improved?
- Small capacity
- Non-digital timer
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