There are two types of people in the world, if you believe social media: those with air fryers, and those without.
Sales of the kitchen appliance have been steadily rising as more and more of us discover its convenient, low oil, high crunch attractions. All the crispy, delicious taste of fried food, cooked with a fraction of the oil? Sign us up.
If you’ve been subjected to endless sermons from evangelical owners on the many virtues of an air fryer, now’s the perfect time to drink the Kool-Aid - and it’ll cost a lot less than you might expect, thanks to Amazon Prime’s Early Access sale best deals.
What is Amazon Prime Early Access Sale? When does the Amazon Prime Early Access Sale end?
Brand new for 2022, Amazon has revived its 48-hour sale format for a second time this year. The new sale will take place on October 11 and 12 and just like the earlier sale in July, it’s likely to feature an avalanche of discounts across the board, with air fryers in the mix.
Do you need a Prime account to get the deals?
The clue is in the name. Yes, you will need an Amazon Prime account if you plan to bank these Prime Early Access Sale deals.
Costing £95 for an annual pass or £8.99 monthly (which does work out a little more expensive), membership blows open the door to so much more than simply priority delivery. We’re talking the best of Amazon’s entertainment and services universe, from movies and TV content on Prime Video, to music, books and Fresh grocery deliveries. If you’re still in education, you can claim membership for even less at just £4.49 a month, nearly half price.
If you’re undecided, Amazon offers a 30-day free trial - great for seeing if it’s a good fit for you, commitment-free.
Sign up for Amazon Prime Membership
What type of deals will be available?
There are two deal types alongside the event-long deals. Lightning Deals are essentially flash sales, here for a good time, not a long time. Stock is likely to be limited and time to decide tight, so make a shopping list to remind yourself of what you need.
Deals of the Day give you a bit more breathing room, generally lasting for around 24 hours. But for all deals, once they’re gone, they’re gone so you’ll need to act quickly or all you’ll be left with is the bitter taste of regret.
What deals on air fryers were there in July?
With lockdown home cooking still fresh in our minds, there were plenty of deals on air fryers in the 2022 event, as well as slow cookers and multi-cook units. Ninja knocked serious pounds off its multi-cookers, which can slow cook, steam, pressure cook and do a load more functions as well as air fry.
There are models with up to 50 per cent off, so there is no time to lose in bagging yourself a bargain. There are also deals on a variety of household gadgets (including standout deals when it comes to mattresses) and garden products.
Are there any deals live now?
They’re live and raring to go. We’ve spotlighted the top deals, and listed the rest underneath.
Happy shopping!
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Ninja Foodi 9-in-1 Multi-Cooker 6 litre (OP350UK)
Best for: A multi-function slow cooker under £200
Functions: 9, including slow cook
Capacity: 6 litres
Power: 1460W
Dimensions: H320 x W430 x D360 mm
Hob searing function? Sear and sauté within the unit
While you may question my inclusion of a second Ninja multi-function model, I’ve added this six-litre device to appeal to those who neither need nor wish to pay extra for all the functionality offered by its 15-feature strong sibling.
One pot still pretty much does the lot, to paraphrase Ninja’s tagline, and as a slow cooker it has a lot to offer, turning out everything from a very tasty chilli with tender steak chunks, to a hearty ratatouille I couldn’t stop eating. Other standout features on the nine-in-one version includes TenderCrisp Technology that enables users to effortlessly crisp the outside of items after having cooked them perfectly on the inside. In this case, you will need to switch from the pressure lid used for tasks such as slow cooking to the crisping lid, all for under £200. Bargain.
Buy now £199.00, Amazon
Philips Essential Air Fryer with Rapid Air Technology, 0.8Kg, 4.1L, 1400 Watt, Black, HD9252/91
Best for: small but versatile air frying
Using up to 90 per cent less fat, Philips’ sleek black machine can do so much more than fry. This hard working gizmo can also bake, grill, roast, reheat and keep your food warm for up to 30min too. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack options are endless, but if you’re stuck for inspiration, use the NutriU App to find tasty and healthy recipes with new ideas added daily based on your preferences. It won’t take up much kitchen counter or cupboard space either; the air fryer measures just 23 x 22.5 x 29cm.
Was: £199.99
Buy now £149.99, Amazon
Tefal ActiFry Genius XL 2in1 YV970840 Air Fryer - 1.7 kg / 8 Portions
If you’re yet to try the Holy Grail of kitchen gadgets, then now is the time to get shopping. An air fryer offers endless possibilities and can be used by the most experienced of cooks to give things an extra crisp as well as the novice chefs who draw the limit at beans on toast.
Whilst chips are the obvious starter ingredient, with just a teaspoon of oil, almost everything can be cooked in an air fryer including fish, chicken and veggies. For two days only, Tefal’s XL air fryer is almost half price, so snap it up quickly!
Was: £219.99 (saving £135, 44 per cent off)
Tefal EasyFry 3in1 XXL Digital Air Fryer, Grill & Steamer 6.2L - was: £189.99, now: £170
Buy now £123.96, Amazon
Instant Pot Duo Crisp + Air Fryer 11-in-1 Electric Multi-Cooker
Get yourself a machine that can do it all. As well as air frying, this multicooker from Instant Pot has a host of other cooking features: it's also a slow Cooker, steamer, sous vide machine, dehydrator, grill, food warmer and baking functions. The 5.7L capacity is wonderful for cooking for medium-sized families and groups.
Was: £189.99
Buy now £185.00, Amazon
Tower T14001 Health Halogen Low Fat Air Fryer with Removable Glass Bowl
Watch your food magically crisp up thanks to this air fryer's transparent glass bowl, which can hold up to 17 litres, enough to feed the whole family. Tower's machine uses halogen, convection and infrared technology to cook food up to 3x faster than a standard oven, meaning it's faster and kinder on your energy bills. It comes with plenty of accessories to help you cook all sorts of meals: high and low racks, 2 x mesh trays, lid rest, tongs and even an oil spray bottle.
Was: £59.99
Buy now £57.33, Amazon
More air fryers in the Prime Sale
Ninja Foodi Multi-Cooker [OP350UK], 9-in-1, 6L, Electric Pressure Cooker and Air Fryer - was: £199.99, now: £179
Salter EK2817 Compact 2L Hot Air Fryer - was: £52.99, now: £44.95
Tower T14001 Health Halogen Low Fat Air Fryer with Removable Glass Bowl - was: £59.99, now: £50.28
Tower T17021 Family Size Air Fryer - was: £69.99, now: £55.55
