The dehydration function intrigued me from the start, and I was eager to try it. With a Saturday set aside to generally 'nest' in our new home, I thought it was a great opportunity to make some Christmas decorations. There is also a range of Salter ‘Let’s go healthy’ air fryer recipes so you enjoy fried food with little or no oil.

Also, the overall cooking time works out about the same, as our air fryer takes about 25 minutes for well-done chunky chips. We gave the rustic chips the full 21 minutes cooking time in the AeroGrill, they were perfectly cooked through and lovely and fluffy inside. This appealed to me as I hate having to par-boil potatoes when I'm making wedges, so it's even better that the AeroGrill cooked the potatoes through perfectly. OUR VERDICT: Salter AeroGrill Pro Originating as a family business and now the UK's oldest housewares brand, Salter is as trusted today as it always has been.

Salter Aero Grill, Pro Air Fryer and Grill

Accessories included: Instruction manual, recipe booklet, grill plate, crisper basket, cooking pot and cleaning brush A Modern Kitchen tested out Salter's Professional AeroGrill Pro, 16 in 1 Tabletop Multicooker & Health Grill to find out how this appliance performs across the functions it offers: grilling, air frying, baking and roasting and more. Salter claims that this appliance claims can save you 68 per cent on your energy bill for cooking*.

The price tag puts the Salter into the upper end of the market but as it does multiple ways of cooking this can be more beneficial than buying multiple cooking devices. All-in-all, this air fryer was easy to set up and use and provided crispy food with that fried, crunchy texture we all crave. Featuring a 5.2 litre capacity, it has a digital touch display which can be used to select cooking functions and adjust temperature.For example, potato wedges take 20 minutes at 190 degrees, so you would simply select the air frying button at 190 degrees, preheat and then insert the food. Like baking but hate the mess? Then the Aero Grill is great for effortlessly cooking full-size cakes, bread, rolls or cupcakes. Lastly, it’s worth thinking about clean-up – most of the fryers on our list have dishwasher-proof baskets and accessories, while the two oven air fryers we’ve featured have removable doors to help you keep your machine as clean as possible. How we test air fryers However, many of the traditionally deep-fried foods you would put in an air fryer are not the healthiest options so you should consider what you’re choosing to eat and ensure it’s part of a balanced diet with plenty of nutrient-rich fruit and vegetables. Where to buy an air fryer To sum up reviewing Salter's AeroGrill, it's an appliance that suits the needs of my household. It cooks fast, healthy, cheaply and it's versatile. A case in point is the baked potato test. I live in hope of being able to cook the baked potato of my dreams, but characteristically, I'm always in a rush. I was able to achieve great results on my lunch break, by par-cooking a potato in the microwave and finishing it off in the AeroGrill. My hopes for a crispy skin were fulfilled. I cooked on high (220 degrees) for 15 minutes and used the crisper basket. I was very pleased that the potato browned on all sides. Served with butter, it was a lovely hot lunch on a chilly winter's day. The AeroGrill's ability to cook things evenly on all sides is impressive.