Air fryers use hot air to produce crispy foods without using oil as a medium, with many models offering additional settings to bake, roast and dehydrate food items.
Before purchasing an air fryer, take into account how many people you normally feed and the types of dishes they prefer cooking. Also keep preheat time and noise into account when making your decision.
Philips Essential Digital Air Fryer
Philips air fryers are among the most sought-after models on the market, thanks to their 7 preset programs which help take away much of the guesswork in cooking your favorite meals and keep warm function that ensures leftovers don’t overcook. Plus, you can air fry, grill, roast and bake as well as reheat.
A digital touchscreen makes this model user-friendly for beginners, though some have expressed disappointment with its listing button which feels cumbersome compared to others. Presets include frozen snacks, fries, chicken wings, fish, vegetables meat and cake. Cooking times are displayed using a timer format while NutriU offers an extensive library of recipes curated by nutrition experts – with all removable parts dishwasher safe for easy cleanup after every use and all parts being made from recyclable plastic for environmental sustainability. It features 5.3-quart capacity which makes it suitable for single or two household households while being lightweight and compact compared to other models available today.
Cuisinart Dash Compact Air Fryer
Dash Compact air fryers offer an ideal small footprint option. Their simple controls and large digital touchscreen display panel make the Dash Compact easy to use; its basket and tray can both be safely washed under running water; this air fryer also comes equipped with cookbook and recipe app access as well as 28-day meal planning functionality for beginners as well as experienced users of air frying.
Cook quickly and produce outstanding results when it comes to chicken wings, while falling short when making fries, Brussels sprouts, or biscuits. Overall it makes an excellent choice for smaller families looking for quality kitchen appliances that complement their counter aesthetic.
This air fryer boasts an expansive cooking capacity and is simple to operate with its digital timer and preset settings. It heats quickly, with nonstick basket and crisper plate that make cleanup simple. Plus it is lightweight compared to larger models making it easier for transport or storage purposes.
Cuisinart Convection Air Fryer
If you enjoy both microwave convenience and air frying’s extra crispy bite, this appliance may be exactly what you need. Constructed of sleek stainless steel for modern kitchen aesthetics, it looks similar to a mini oven but offers additional functionalities such as heating up food quickly or dehydrating ingredients, air frying, dehydration or proofing dough proofing.
It can accommodate two pounds or an entire bag of frozen fries in one batch, making it suitable for families. Plus, its quiet operation and easy clean-up makes this model stand out among others on the market.
This toaster oven-style air fryer costs roughly $300 and while more expensive than our other top picks, offers enough functionality and beauty to justify its higher cost. Notably, this model cooks food more quickly than other toaster ovens we’ve tested; additionally, its larger capacity enables you to air fry several dishes simultaneously.
Cuisinart Smart Convection Air Fryer
The Cuisinart Smart Convection Air Fryer is a kitchen appliance with multiple uses, such as baking, roasting and toasting. Additionally, its user-friendly interface features automatic shutoff for added convenience.
This oven boasts an 1800-watt power that allows for fast and efficient food preparation. With a large cooking capacity that can air fry up to three pounds of chicken wings at a time, bake pizzas or toast six slices of bread simultaneously – as well as the dual cook feature that allows both baking and air frying at the same time!
One of the main disadvantages of this appliance is that only its top rack can be used when air frying larger items like bone-in chicken strips, which may pose difficulties. Furthermore, an exposed heating element means larger foods may come into contact with it and burn. Finally, this appliance requires at least four inches of clearance on all sides in order for proper operation.