4th Nov 2024
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Air fryers are incredibly versatile and moneysaving, costing less to run than an oven or grill and requiring less time to cook. You can even bake or roast in some, too!
There are so many on the market, though, that it’s hard to decide which is best for you. The MoneyMagpie team and product testers have put a bunch through their paces, to whittle down the list and find the best air fryers of 2024. Many of these models are currently on sale too – so if you know someone who has been intending to get on the air fryer train, now’s a good time to buy in time for Christmas.
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Haier I-Master Series 5 Air Fryer 5L Single Basket (£149.99 currently £69)
A compact single basket air fryer, the Haier Air fryer is perfect for a single household or couple, with the 5 litre basket the perfect size for cooking a couple of portions.
The top buttons are digital LED, making it easy to see when switched on, and our product tester didn’t even need to read the manual to get started it was that easy! With several functions, including air fry, grill, roast, bake and even dehydrate and defrost, this is a truly multipurpose air fryer that combines several appliances into one. It’s compact size makes it perfect for small kitchens.
When running, you can hear a small noise just like you do with the fan in your oven, but it’s not disturbing at all. The air fryer will beep halfway through the set time to remind you to check on the cooking and shake the basket to avoid things sticking. Once the timer is done, it automatically shuts off, too – so there’s no burning when you forget your dinner!
Our product tester found the dishwasher safe basket made it super easy to clean, but did find using both silicone or greaseproof liners helped to make it easier to remove food from the deep basket when it’s done.
Vonhaus Fika 5L Air Fryer (RRP £64.99 currently £54.99)
The Vonhaus Fika 5L Air Fryer is a gorgeous addition to any kitchen with its Scandinavian style design, the cream outer is set off by a wooden handle so it’s fashionable as well as functional.
And functional it is, with ten preset programmes that our product tester said made cooking incredibly easy. The auto-shut off function was appreciated too, allowing our tester to remove and check cooking progress at any time safely, with the cooking cycle restarting once the basket is safely back in place.
Ideal for a single person or couple, this is large enough to cook a couple of portions easily. The preset programmes made it easy to cook things like meat, fish, veggies, and chips – but our tester found it helpful that you can also set your own time and temperature. The cook is even, working well on everything from courgette fritters to frozen oven chips. It’s easy to clean, too – just wash the basket with hot soapy water and the outside can be wiped down with a cloth.
HYSapientia 24L Digital Large Air Fryer Oven 10-In-1 Toaster Oven (RRR £199, currently £159.99)
This trendy stainless steel air fryer is a great addition to your kitchen if you’re looking for an attractive, substantial but comparatively lightweight air fryer.
We got one to review and we’re very impressed with it.
It is a multifunction All-In-One – air fryer oven toaster with small volume and high energy (toast, cake/bake, fish, dehydration, chicken/grill, french fries/air fry, defrosting, steak, pizza, Rotisserie), with 10 cooking modes that are easy to use.Â
24l is a very decent size for an air fryer, meaning you can easily cook for a family and maybe even some guests.
The digital knob control system makes it easy to accurately set precise times and temperatures so you’re in complete control of the cooking experience.
It comes with as 8 accessories for your mini oven (Rack, Crumb Tray, Baking Pan, Oven Rack, Air Fryer Basket, Rotisserie, Oven Gloves, Manual, Cookbook) and is guaranteed for a year.
The rotisserie function was a particular highlight for me. Nothing beats a rotisserie cooked chicken so I was desperate to give this a try, and it didn’t disappoint. Crispy skin on the outside, with juicy chicken that tasted amazing. Very impressed.
Ultenic K20 Dual Zone Air Fryer (RRP £79.99)
A fantastic air fryer for families, the Ultenic K20 has two baskets for different cooking times and types – perfect if you want to cook protein and veg in one go. It has a huge 7.6 litre total capacity, plenty for a family of four or even five. Choose from six presets such as air fry, broil, and bake, or adjust to your own time and temperature preferences.
Our product tester particularly liked that you can cook a whole meal in one go, with the baskets really easy to clean afterwards, too. The buttons were easy to use and the SYNC function meant a meal always finishes cooking at the same time – even if you have two different timings in each basket.
The Ultenic also comes with a handy app that includes over 100 recipes to try – our tester found the fryer coped just as well with frozen oven chips as it did roasting meat and even baking a cake!
Boden Melior 2 Compartment Air Fryer 5.1L and 3.2L (RRP £229.90 currently £119.95)
A very smart looking appliance for every kitchen, the Melior Air Fryer has two whopping baskets, one 5.1 litre and the other 3.2 litre – making it perfect for busy family weeknight cooking. You can easily knock up a quick family dinner in under 20 minutes with this one, with the air fryer function working particularly well to cut cooking time according to our product tester.
It has 8 preset options and cooks up to 200 degrees Celsius, and you can also set your own temperature and time combinations. Timed alarms go off during cooking – something our tester really appreciated to make sure they remembered to shake the basket or ensure the timing was right when they were getting to know the air fryer. Just like any oven, every air fryer has its own variations, so it can take a few goes to get perfection – but our tester said they had amazing meals right from the start, with no learning curve and no burned dinners! That’s also due to the auto shutoff, a handy safety feature.
Our tester said it was perfect for families, and found it a great way to start teaching teenage kids how to cook healthy meals, too.
Cosori 4.7L (RRP £99.99)
This great little air fryer has rapid heat circulation technology, max 230℃, 50% faster cooking, consuming less electricity up to 55% It’s designed for 1-4 people, which is enough to cook 12 chicken wings, 2.25kg of whole chicken, or 1.8kg of chips. Chicken, Fries, Frozen, Steak, Seafood, Veggies, Reheat and Shake: you can choose one-touch cooking or customize the time and temperature precisely.
Like the others it has a removable non-stick basket, is easy to clean and can be washed by hand or in the dishwasher.
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The Tower T1712812L 5-In-1 Digital Air FryerOven with Rotisserie (RRP £69.99)
The 12L Tower is perfect for both couples and families: ideal for your healthy meals and reduces the cooking time. At a price that cannot be beaten, this one has spit and handle accessories to cook a whole chicken rotisserie style in under 1 hour – rotated on a spit for perfect cooking results… with bonus features like a viewable window so you can see how things are shaping up in there.
A major selling point is that this comes with an extra-large 12 litre cooking capacity, letting you make more of the food your family loves. Vortx technology rapidly circulates hot air around food, cooking up to 30% faster than a conventional oven, and creates a delicious crispy texture and because little or no oil is required, it’s much healthier.
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Dualit 5.5L (RRP £129.99)
In a sleek black finish, the new Dualit Air Fryer has a large 5.5 litre capacity and features innovative VortecSâ„¢ technology. Designed to assist with healthy cooking and energy saving, this one comes with seven one-touch pre-set programmes for French Fries, Vegetables, Meat on-the-Bone, Frozen Finger Food, Fillet of Meat, Bakery and Fish. It also offers 6-in-1 functions for Fry, Dehydrate, Roast, Bake, Grill and Reheat.
Added features include an adjustable temperature and time control from 50ËšC to 200ËšC for manual mode, an easy-pull handle and non-stick coated crisper tray and plate. The tray is also dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning and the air fryer comes with a one-year guarantee. As well as offering a healthy way to cook, it saves time, energy and money without compromising on flavour or texture.
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Gino D’Acampo Grey 5L Digital Air Fryer (RRP £55)
This is a terrific basic model. At only £35 from some outlets now, this has a 5L
capacity basket with soft-touch handle, touch screen LED panel with a variable temperature range of 80-230C, and up to 60 minute timer controls.
Like most air fryers, this is also really easy to clean with a removable, dishwasher-safe cooking basket & grill with a non-stick coating. To make things even easier there are 5 preset functions available including chips, steak, chicken & fish… and an automatic timer shut off, so if you want you can just leave things to cook or (if you’re like us) check them regularly: another benefit of the small usability of air fryers.
Morphy Richards Dual Basket 7.2 Litre Air fryer
Introducing the new Dual Basket Air Fryer! This revolutionary kitchen appliance is designed to produce delicious fried food with minimal oil and maximum flavour.
With its 200°C maximum heat, digital temperature control for increased accuracy and reliability, two baskets that work independently, touch interface, 7 settings per side (14 settings overall), crisping trays with silicon-rubber feet, plus a window for easy viewing — this air fryer is sure to meet your needs.
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CHEFREE 5L Family-sized with Viewing Window Drawer (RRP £49.99)
With a transparent viewing glass window drawer, you can witness your food fry to an ideal finish. This one also has an internal light, enabling you to effortlessly monitor your cooking with
out losing heat. It also boasts a space-saving compact design with a generous 5L capacity, while being 30% more compact than other brands.
A cutting-edge full touch screen 6-in-1 function multicooker means you can effortlessly create a wide range of delights from breakfast to dessert: Air Fryer, Bake, Roast, Broil, Grill and Dehydrate.
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CHEFREE Dual Air Fryer 8L (RRP £119.99 currently £99.99)
Another CHEFREE gadget, the Dual Air Fryer 8L is twice the size with a fantastic 8 litre capacity across two 4-litre baskets. Amazing for family cooking and busy mums – our product tester has a young family and found this an ideal way to cook a midweek meal at speed!
The tester loved the dual baskets, meaning either double the wonder on things like crispy chicken wings, or mixing up both a protein and a veggie drawer to make complete meals in one appliance. It’s fast, heating up instantly with a maximum temperature of 205 degrees Celsius – and you can easily make up to 8 portions, making it perfect for a meal and leftovers for lunch.
Choose from eight presets such as bake, broil, air crisp, and air fry, or set your own temperatures and time. It has an auto shutoff for safety, and operates at a reasonable noise level, too. It’s super easy to wash, our product tester was impressed with how a quick wash with soapy water did the trick. It coped just as well with frozen oven chips as baked potatoes, frozen fish fillets and fresh salmon.
