The rise of the air fryer has seen people across the country realise how handy the appliance can be.
They're even more energy-efficient, since they cook food faster. The average air fryer wattage is 1kW, so 10 minutes of use costs just 5p.
Additionally, they're healthier as they don't use oil - without compromising on flavour. If you're in the market for an air fryer, the Mirror are here to help with 10 of the top air fryers around right now.
If you've got a big family, you may want to invest in one that has a capacity of four to five litres. Smaller households can get away with 1.5 to 4 litres, that said there are many size options that also include two tiers, or two drawers so that you can prepare multiple foods at once.
Keep reading for our top picks that are worth checking out now.
10 best air fryers for 2023
1. Instant Pot Vortex 4-in-1 Air Fryer
Features:
- 5.7L capacity
- Four preset programmes
- Even Crisp technology
- 1700W
Create healthier versions of all of your favourite meals, with the Vortex air from Instant Pot. Although it's mighty it comes as a fairly sleek unit which is perfect for kitchens with less room.
The appliance has four preset programmes including the ability to air fry, bake, roast and reheat - which is ideal for everything from vegetables, to heating up leftovers.
A smart dial control ensures you can easily adjust temperatures of up to 205 degrees to cook whatever it is you fancy.
The generous 5.7 litre capacity means there's enough to go around, how does 1.8kg of chicken or 1kg of fries sound?
Buy now from Amazon ( £99.99 ).
2. Salter 3.2L Hot Air Fryer
F eatures:
- 3.2L capacity
- Recipe book included
Adjustable temperature control up to 200 degrees
- 1300W
If you're looking for a healthy way to fry your favourite foods for yourself and family, without losing any flavour or crunch; and at a reasonable price, this digital air fryer from Salter is the one to go for.
Boasting a generous 3.2L basket capacity, cooking for the whole family just got simpler. The removable basket is non-stick, so you can serve up dishes straight to the plate without any hassle.
The kitchen gadget has a stylish and modern LCD display, with digital touch sensitive controls for an easy cooking experience. A 30 minute timer with automatic switch off means you'll never have to endure a burnt fry again.
With a recipe book included in the pack, you can start to explore a range of new and exciting dishes the healthy way, that the whole family will love.
Buy now from Amazon ( £45.99 ).
3. Sage Smart Oven Air Fryer Countertop Oven
Features:
- 22L capacity
- Nine cooking functions
- Dual speed convection
- 2400W
It's one on the pricier end of the spectrum, but for all the right reasons and packs a real punch in the kitchen.
The Sage Smart Oven goes above and beyond, with nine cooking functions which includes air frying, grilling, baking, reheating and more.
It's got a large 22 litres of capacity and a powerful 2400W, as well as intelligent technology to give you the best taste every single time.
There's five quartz heating elements and each one automatically adjusts to your desired setting. With the added extra of dual speed convection.
Buy now from John Lewis ( £329.95 ).
4. NINJA Foodi Dual Zone AF300UK Air Fryer
Features:
- 7.6L capacity
- Dual zones for separate cooking
- Six preset functions
- 2470W
The Ninja Foodi Dual Zone Air Fryer can do much more than its name suggests, but one function hard to ignore are the dual cooking zones - meaning you can bake in one and grill in the other - how good is that?
The appliance also has options for roasting and dehydrating too, which is perfect for fruits, vegetables and much more.
Thanks to its huge capacity of 7.6L and dual drawers, it's easy to make meals for the entire family all in one go, no matter what you're preparing. That means no more soggy chips, whilst you wait for the chicken to get done.
Buy now from Ninja Kitchen ( £219.95 ).
5. Ninja Dual Zone Air Fryer AF400 Series
Features:
- 9.5L capacity
- Two independent cooking drawers
- Six cooking methods
- 2470W
Ideal for large families, or for people who love entertaining guests, this dual air fryer from Ninja is the ultimate staple to have in your kitchen.
The dual fryer boasts a very impressive 9.5 litres of cooking capacity, you'll be able to prepare two different foods with different temperatures, times and settings in separate cooking drawers.
You can even make sure everything is ready at exactly the same time using the sync feature. How good is that?
Whether it’s a whole 2kg chicken and fluffy roast potatoes, baked salmon and Mediterranean vegetables - meal times just got easier.
Buy now from Ninja Kitchen (£249.99).
6. Instant Pot Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid Air Fryer and Multicooker
Features:
- 6.2L capacity
- 13 in one cooking functions
- Intuitive step-by-step cooking instructions on large LCD
- 1500W
There's not much this powerhouse from Instant Brands can't do. With this appliance you'll be able to air fry, roast, use as a mini oven, grill, pressure cook, slow cook, steam, sous vide, sauté pan, war food, dehydrate, use the yogurt maker and bread proofing. Wow.
With bright displays, simple one-touch LCD controls and icons to let you know what’s going on, you'll never need to worry about cooking to perfection. The Instant Pot also allows you to customise times and temperatures for even more versatility and control.
You'll use five times less energy than traditional cooking methods, so it's well worth the investment.
Buy now from Lakeland (£229.99)
7. PHILIPS Viva Collection XXL Air Fryer
Features:
- 1.4KG capacity
- Five cooking functions
- Recipe guide included
- 2225W
Boasting a sleek design and Philips' coveted Rapid Air technology, this air fryer creates around seven times faster airflow for delicious meals every time.
Food typically will cook 1.5 times faster than in a conventional oven, and it'll also use less oil too.
Explore the hundreds of dishes in your air fryer, whether you'll be frying, baking, grilling or more - every bite is just as delicious as the last one, whilst being much healthier than traditional cooking methods.
8. Sage the Combi Wave 3 in 1
Features:
- 32L capacity
- Multiple cooking functions
- Quiet operation
- 1100W
Why buy multiple appliances when you can have one? Boasting the ability to be a convection oven, grill, microwave and an air fryer all in once very sleek appliance - there's nothing the Sage can't cook.
The multi functional cooker has a 32 litre capacity and you can enjoy crispy golden results and many more delicious meals when using the Air Fry, Roast and Bake functions.
What's more, there's 19 in-built smart presets including Smart Cook, Smart Reheat and Smart Defrost so you can prepare whatever it is you need in the ideal way.
9. Tefal Actifry Genius XL Air Fryer
Features:
- 1.7KG capacity
- Nine auto programmes
- Free app with over 300+ recipe
- 1500W
The Tefal Actifry is the mother of air fryers.
It has a huge 1.7kg capacity (around five main meals or eight sides) which may come in handy if you're a frequent entertainer of guests, or have a large family.
The sleek and stylish design will compliment any kitchen setting. Compared to the look of some of the others, it surprisingly doesn't appear too big either - so if you're worried about counter top space this is one to consider.
The fryer has nine automatic cooking settings perfect for cooking your favourites like chips, chicken and battered snacks. You can also login to your Actifry app for access to over 300 recipes - 150 of which are specifically designed for this model's automatic cooking functions.
10. Dreo Air Fryer
Features:
- 3.8L capacity
- 9 auto programmes
- LED One touch screen
- 1500W
As far as air fyers go, if you're a complete novice, this one is well worth keeping around. It's cute and compact but cooks meals simply.
The Dreo Air fryer features a systematic design with an oven-grade smart temperature control system to make the food crispy outside and tender inside.
Dreo is an all-rounder with a temperature range from 100 farenheit to 450 farenheit. There's over five cooking modes and nine preset programmes. You'll be able to make yogurt, dry fruit, roast steak, poultry and much more.
