Air Fryer Reviews & Recommendations

Top Air Fryer Picks

Air fryers are a great option if you often find yourself impatiently waiting for your oven to preheat or wishing your meals, sides, and snacks were crispier. The best models produce evenly cooked, crispy, golden-brown food fast, while offering enough versatility for tasks like baking or dehydrating.

We've tested more than 50 air fryers, and you'll find our recommendations for the best air fryers below. Our picks are based on our standardized test bench and take into account frying quality and speed, versatility, and helpful features. Here's a quick overview of what to keep in mind during your search:

Power Draw: Air fryers with a high maximum power draw maintain a stable temperature, which helps them cook more evenly.

Size: While quarts tell you how much total space the air fryer has, surface area matters more because it reflects usable cooking space; look for at least 4 quarts of capacity and 50 in² of surface area for golden, crisp food.

Single vs Dual-Basket: Look for a single-basket air fryer if you're short on space, or a dual-basket model if you're cooking for a crowd, want to cook a main and side at the same time, or keep vegetarian and meat dishes separate.

Fan Speed: For maximum versatility, choose a model with a wide fan speed range (at least 1000 to 2500 RPM). Low speeds help keep baked goods moist, while high speeds help make crispier food faster.

Features: Consider which features you want. Some air fryers come with a built-in temperature probe, app support, windowed baskets, or convertible single-to-dual baskets.

Non-Stick Coating: Traditional non-stick coatings are easy to clean, but you might want to look for a ceramic coating or a glass cooking chamber if you avoid non-stick coatings containing PFAS.

You may also be interested in a toaster oven-style air fryer. They usually air fry slower and less evenly, but they offer more capacity and additional toasting functions. For more basket-style options, you can also check out the best small air fryers, the best large-capacity air fryers, or the best air fryers for French fries.

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Ninja Crispi FN101GY vs. Fritaire

The Ninja Crispi FN101GY is a better air fryer than the Fritaire. Both options feature glass cooking chambers, so you can keep an eye on your recipe as it cooks. The Fritaire includes attachable accessories, like a Tumbler Basket and Rotisserie, while the Ninja uses swappable glass containers you can cook and store food in. Unfortunately, neither option compares with most traditional air fryers, producing disappointing-quality fried food in both cases. Still, the Ninja preheats and cooks quickly, so you don't have to wait long for meals to finish cooking. It's also very compact, so it won't take up much space on your counter or in your cupboard.