An avid foodie, she loves nothing more than trying new culinary creations in the kitchen, which often includes testing out and researching the latest time-saving gadgets for Mumsnet. She has also had work published in The i Paper, Stylist Magazine, Gransnet and Exposed Magazine. Why you should trust us The air fryer features precise temperature control for perfect crispiness and rapid hot air technology that reduces cooking times by up to 30%.

The beauty of a dual-draw air fryer is the ability to cook two different things at once and this device excels at that; it even has a SyncFinish mode so you can ensure both sets of food are ready at the same time, even if they have a different cooking time. A big selling point for most air fryer enthusiasts is their money-saving capabilities, but there's no point in making the initial investment on a machine that ends up gathering dust in the cupboard. We scrutinised the cost of each of our chosen air fryers to make sure they represented good value for money in the long run. Claiming to save up to 55% on energy bills versus other cooking methods, the COSORI Air Fryer is another example of why the air fryer is rapidly becoming the appliance of choice when it comes to cooking family meals on a budget.

8. Best multi-tasking air fryer: Ninja Foodi MAX Health Grill and Air Fryer

With the Gourmetmaxx Air Fryer, you can indulge in crispy and delicious fried foods without the guilt. It uses hot air circulation to cook your food evenly and with little to no oil. This means you can enjoy all the flavor and texture of your favorite fried foods, but with up to 80% less fat. Megan Soll is a Senior Commerce Editor at Food & Wine and a frequent air fryer user at home. For this piece, she referenced multiple rounds of testing data and research to rank our favorite air fryers in several categories. Commerce Director Taysha Murtaugh also contributed to this piece, and interviewed recipe developers and testers Anna Theoktisto and Julia Levy for their insights. Our team spent days evaluating air fryers side by side in our testing lab, judging each on a variety of qualitative and quantitative factors and curating a list just for Food & Wine readers.

My only minor issues are that the pot is hard to remove to shake ingredients (I used tongues instead), and that the crisper plate is fiddly to remove when using two-layer cooking. Those issues aside, this is a fantastically adaptable kitchen gadget, whether you want fast food or more traditional cooking. Air fryers have surged in popularity in recent years as more and more people have opted for this healthier method to create delicious fried food.

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With its user-friendly controls, this air fryer offers a seamless cooking experience. Say goodbye to complicated settings and long preheating times. The Gourmetmaxx Air Fryer is designed to save you precious time in the kitchen. As a general rule, you should reduce the cooking time by 20% and decrease the temperature by 25-30ºC. However, you will need to adjust the time and temperature based on the specific recipe and the size of your air fryer. How to choose the best air fryer The Gourmetmaxx Air Fryer offers excellent value for money with its sleek design, easy-to-clean removable parts, and dishwasher-safe features. Smart controls – It’s an uncommon feature, but some air fryers have smart controls that can be controlled by your phone or tablet. For starters, this can be useful, but once we were used to the air fryer, we found it easier to skip the app and use the controls on the front.

An air fryer is a countertop kitchen appliance that makes it possible to achieve similar results to a pan or fryer without submerging food in oil. Instead, air fryers only require a small about of oil to circulate hot air around the drawer and crisp up food in a short amount of time. Who wouldn’t want to make cooking dinner both easier and healthier? This brand may be the home-cuisine solution you’re looking for, but don’t break out that wallet until you’ve absorbed all the wisdom and insight of this Gourmia air fryer review. Proceed! Gourmia Air Fryers Review More expensive air fryers can cook faster and more evenly, but for the price, the Salter Aerogrill is hard to beat, adding versatility with its grill. Combining and air fryer and grill in one appliance makes a lot of sense: it doubles up of the number of uses and, for the grill in particular, keeps smoke and smells inside the appliance. Mostly, products like this are very expensive, but the Salter Aerogrill is cheaper than a lot of air-fryer only cookers.

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Offering 13 preset cooking functions and a digital one-touch LED control screen if you don't want to use the app, this air fryer is simple to get to grips with – perfect if you’re a newbie to the world of air fryers. The removable basket is dishwasher-safe too, which is always a winner when it comes to cleaning up after family meals. Other useful settings include preheating and keeping warm options in case you can’t sit down to eat as soon as the food is ready. Everything from an air fryer to a slower cooker and pressure cooker, the Ninja Foodi Max OL750UK is an all-round brilliant multi-cooker. Thanks to its clever design, there’s no need to change lids for different modes, while the temperature probe adds a new level of precision cooking.

Style: Basket | Capacity: 7.6L | Size: 38.4D x 31.7W x 40.3H centimetres | Cooking modes: Air fry, roast, grill, bake, reheat and dehydrate | Dishwasher-safe parts: Yes | Wattage: 1700W What we like Yes, the gourmetmaxx air fryer does have a preheat function. Using a preheat function in air fryers provides several benefits, such as ensuring even cooking and reducing cooking time. However, if your air fryer doesn't have this feature, you can still achieve great results by adjusting cooking times and temperatures accordingly. Is it possible to cook multiple dishes at once in the Gourmetmaxx Air Fryer?I couldn’t afford [a Ninja] so have a Tower one and it’s been brilliant. My oven broke for the third time and no way was I paying for another repair so the air fryer has completely replaced my oven!" (Brand recommended by Mumsnet user ThatsRoughBuddy) Our verdict A larger version of the star performer Ninja 4-quart, I own this model at home and truly find great results for the basic functions we use it for. It was touch-and-go on Brussels sprouts in our tests but we can forgive it for the excellent fries, shrimp, and wings. The amount of oil you use in your air fryer may vary depending on the brand and what you are cooking, but as a general rule - surprisingly little! A few sprays or up to one tablespoon of oil should be sufficient for most dishes. What can you cook in an air fryer?