As with all cookware, you’re advised to keep your air fryer clean using non-scratch tools to avoid the build-up of burnt oil and starchy foods, the smoke from which can be harmful. The reason it’s not further up this list is because it’s actually a little overwhelming. If you’ve got a small kitchen and no oven (trust me, it happens), the Ninja Speedi would be the best buy ever. But personally, I’d always rather bake in an oven and grill on the hob or my George Foreman. It’s also quite difficult to get used to what you can put where. Though the Speedi does come with a recipe book, it’s limited and after a few goes you’re left to your own devices. Programmes: air fryer, Speedi meals, steam bake, steam, grill, steam air fry, bake/roast, dehydrate, sear/sauté, slow cook The digital control panel is easy to navigate. I like the simple dial allowing me to adjust time and temperature settings, from an accurate 49℃ to 205℃. There’s a good range of pre-set cooking modes for air frying, dehydrating, roasting, baking and grilling.

You really don’t need to add much oil – I used 1 tbsp of olive oil and pasted it on with a pastry brush to ensure it was coated all over. You can add whatever seasoning you prefer; my usual includes; It is true that thermoplastic coatings can still release harmful compounds when heated to very high temperatures of 260C or above, but air fryers don’t reach temperatures that high. If you’re dead set against thermoplastics, consider an air fryer that uses ceramic cooking surfaces, such as the Ninja AF100 above. The beauty of the dual drawer design is the ‘sync’ feature. It means you can set each drawer to a different time and temperature and the air fryer will ensure both finish at the same time. I found this particularly useful for cooking meat and vegetables. Introducing the revolutionary DIDO 5.5L Air Fryer with Rapid Air Circulation, providing the ultimate cooking experience without the guilt of deep frying. With its sleek design and advanced technology, this air fryer is a game-changer in the kitchen. Say goodbye to excessive oil and hello to healthier, delicious meals with just a fraction of the calories. Cut the Calories, Not the Flavor The aluminium and plastic Cosori Lite comes ‘truffle grey’ and a ‘milk white’, both with a stylish orange trim. The overall feel is premium. It has rounded corners and its basket opens and closes smoothly, without sliding out too fast like some air fryers can.We call them air fryers, but what it’s really a small convection oven,” says Darren McGrady, former personal chef to The Queen and Princess Diana and now the owner of catering company the Royal Chef. He’s a confirmed fan of air fryers. Deliciously Crunchy: This air fryer delivers the same crunchy taste as fried food, but with little to no oil It doesn’t have a separate pre-set for fish, but with a manual mode it’s easy to tailor the temperature to suit whatever you’re cooking, using the + and - signs. The range goes from 60°C to 200°C, which gives you a lot of scope to bake or dehydrate foods at a lower temperature, or blast them at a more powerful heat to create that delicious crispy, fried finish. Easy to Use: With an auto-switch off timer (1-60 mins) and adjustable temperature setting (40°C-200°C), cooking has never been easier They almost always come with a basket or drawer to hold the food you’re cooking, a timer and pre-programmed settings for different foods. Depending on your budget, they’ll be controlled with either manual buttons or a touchscreen display.

I really enjoyed using this fryer as the 5.7L basket is deep and gives you enough room for up to six portions. The drawer pulls out a little swiftly, so you’ll need to be mindful when taking food out, but I can tell the design is made from quality materials and built to last. For that, though, you get an impressive range of features. It acts as a grill, flat plate and air fryer and can roast, bake, dehydrate and reheat – a total of seven cooking functions. This review will focus on its air frying capabilities, for obvious reasons, but it’s worth noting that the Foodi MAX PRO comes with a digital cooking probe for perfectly cooked steaks, burgers, and skewers. Given its size, you could easily roast a whole joint of meat in there.

That’s why I like the Cuisinart. It just looks like an oven, with nothing scarier than four dials on the front. The first three select temperature, cooking time and cooking mode (air fry, bake, roast, grill or keep warm). With heating elements at the top and bottom, the Cuisinart can be used as a giant toaster. The fourth dial controls how brown you want your crumpets to be. The basket automatically rotates inside the fryer, so you get even results, and it has a clear lid so you can see the progress of your food as it cooks. It’s controlled via a semi-smart LED timer. Once finished, the removable bowl is easy to clean and dishwasher safe.