
Best air fryers for sale in the UK
Find the best air fryer under £100, the best for a family of 4, and the best small air fryer. We’ve reviewed and analysed all these air fryers to help you find the best.

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Ninja Foodi 7.5L Multi Pressure Cooker Air Fryer Dehydrator from Argos
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Tefal Turbo Cuisine & Fry Multi Pressure Cooker & Air Fryer - Black from Ao.com
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Tefal EasyFry 2-in-1 Precision EY505827 Air Fryer - Black from Currys
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Philips Essential XL HD9280/91 1.2L Air Fryer - Black from Argos
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Tefal ActiFry Genius XL AH960040 Air Fryer 1.7kg (8 Portions) - White from Very.co.uk
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- What is an air fryer?
- What type of air fryer are you looking for?
- Best for convenience
- Best for low budget
- Best for small kitchens
- Best for foodies
- Best for complete meals
- Best for a family of 4
- How do air fryers work?
- Is an air fryer healthier than other modes of cooking?
- How to pick an air fryer: Key factors to bear in mind
- Frequently asked questions
What is an air fryer?
Stripping it down, an air fryer is just a super-charged mini fan oven. Contrary to its name, it bakes your food using convection heat rather than frying it. There are a few different types to choose from.
Types of air fryer
- Oven. Trays holding the food slot inside the oven; generally these are the biggest of the lot, so are able to cook the most food.
- Basket. Drawers with removable baskets hold the food; typically these fryers have small-to-medium capacity.
- Pot. These are rounder and look like a rice cooker; they typically have several functions and a medium-to-large capacity.
- Paddle. These turn the food with a small paddle to ensure cooking is even; they’re usually small-to-medium in capacity.
- Grill. If you want to chargrill meat and veg often, this is a good choice.
Air fryer jargon explained
Functions. Some air fryers just fry, others can steam, grill, dehydrate and more.
Presets. These are cooking settings for commonly used foods and many fryers have them. Icons by buttons indicate a specific food and, by hitting the button, you can cook fries, chicken or vegetables, for example.
Capacity. An important aspect…but a bit misleading. The overall capacity is in litres and indicates how much you can fit in the air fryer – but you don’t want to overcrowd it, otherwise the food won’t cook as well. Plus, the shape of the basket matters. A wide square basket could fit more food in than a round basket, depending on the food.
Auto shut-off. A fryer with this will turn off automatically after it finishes cooking the food.
What type of air fryer are you looking for?
Finder’s best air fryers in the UK 2023
- Innoteck Kitchen Pro DS-5895 16 litre: Best for convenience
- Tower Vortx T17039 Air Fryer Oven: Best for a low budget
- Ninja AF160UK Max Air Fryer: Best for small kitchens
- Ninja Foodi 9-in-1 Multi-Cooker 6L OP350UK: Best for foodies
- Ninja Foodi 7-in-1 Multi-Cooker 7.5l OP450UK: Best for complete meals
- Tower Xpress Pro Combo 10 in 1 air fryer : Best for a family of 4
Best for convenience
Finder's pick: Innoteck Kitchen Pro DS-5895 16L
Price (from)
£149
Capacity
16l
Stated functions
6
Dishwasher-safe parts
- Fantastic capacity
- Cooks a whole roast chicken plus veg
- Transparent front
- Rotating device and basket included
- Fast at cooking frozen food
- Easy-to-use presets
- No preheating required
- Quite loud
- Bulky
- Stubborn door
- Top of the machine gets hot
- Mesh trays are a pain to clean
Modes | Air fry Roast Bake Toast Dehydrate Rotisserie |
---|---|
Cooking zones | 1 |
Cooking tiers | 3 |
Timer | Digital |
Transparency | |
Rotating basket |
Best for low budget
Finder's pick: Tower Xpress Pro T17039 Vortx 5-in-1 Digital Air Fryer Oven
Price (from)
£95.99
Capacity
11l
Stated functions
5
Dishwasher-safe parts
- Good capacity
- Multiple cooking options
- Transparent removable door
- Rotisserie included
- Relatively cheap
- Mesh racks can be tricky to clean
- Have to switch racks for the most even cooking
Modes | Air fry Grill Roast Bake Dehydrate Rotisserie |
---|---|
Cooking zones | 1 |
Cooking tiers | 3 |
Timer | Digital |
Transparency | |
Rotating basket | |
Manufacturer’s warranty (years) | 3 |
Best for small kitchens
Finder's pick: Ninja AF160UK Max Air Fryer
Price (from)
£149
Capacity
5.2l
Stated functions
6
Dishwasher-safe parts
- Great capacity for a small size
- Easy to use
- Versatile functions work differently from each other
- Will fit in most kitchens and is storable
- Simple to clean
- Quiet
- Shaking food is recommended
- No viewing window
Modes | Air fry Roast Bake Dehydrate Reheat Max crisp |
---|---|
Cooking zones | 1 |
Cooking tiers | 1 |
Timer | Digital |
Transparency | |
Rotating basket | |
Manufacturer’s warranty (years) | 1 |
Best for foodies
Finder's pick: Ninja Foodi 9-in-1 Multi-Cooker 6L OP350UK
Price (from)
£172.11
Capacity
6l
Stated functions
9
Dishwasher-safe parts
- Versatile to the max
- Great for experimenting
- Cooks all-in-one meals
- Dishwasher safe
- Tall and wide
- Learning to use cooking functions is necessary
- Short cable
- Not transparent
Modes | Air fry Grill Roast Bake Steam Sear/Saute Pressure cook Slow cook Dehydrate Reheat Keep warm Max crisp |
---|---|
Cooking zones | 1 |
Cooking tiers | 3 |
Timer | Digital |
Transparency | |
Rotating basket |
Best for complete meals
Finder's pick: Ninja Foodi 7-in-1 Multi-Cooker 7.5l OP450UK
Price (from)
£299
Capacity
7.5l
Stated functions
7
Dishwasher-safe parts
- Versatile for all-in-one meals
- Excellent capacity
- Easy to clean
- Easy to use
- Not noisy
- Bulky
- No viewing window
- You’ll have to master the functions to get the best from it
Modes | Air fry Grill Roast Bake Steam Sear/Saute Pressure cook Slow cook Keep warm Max crisp |
---|---|
Cooking zones | 1 |
Timer | Digital |
Transparency | |
Rotating basket | |
Manufacturer’s warranty (years) | 1 |
Best for a family of 4
Finder's pick: Tower Xpress Pro Combo 10 in 1 Air Fryer T17076
Price (from)
£129
Capacity
11l
Stated functions
10
Dishwasher-safe parts
- Many cooking accessories included
- Viewing window
- Extremely versatile
- Multi rack capacity
- Removable door
- Excellent warranty
- Rack system means rotation needed for even cooking
- High energy consumption
- Mesh racks are hard to clean
- Functions blend into presets
Modes | Air fry Grill Roast Bake Toast Dehydrate Rotisserie |
---|---|
Cooking zones | 1 |
Cooking tiers | 3 |
Timer | Digital |
Transparency | |
Rotating basket | |
Manufacturer’s warranty (years) | 3 |
How do air fryers work?
After you put your food inside, the fan in the air fryer will quickly swirl heat around. The food is surrounded by heat from top to bottom, and the fryer will carry on circulating heat until your food is ready.
If you’ve drizzled the food with a bit of oil, this flow of heat will coat the food with fine oil droplets, giving it that crunch we all love. So you’ll have a similar deep-fried texture to your chips with minimal oil use – cutting back on that dreaded saturated fat.
Is an air fryer healthier than other modes of cooking?
Generally yes. Since you don’t need to use as much oil as you would in a deep fat fryer or pan frying, you won’t be guzzling down any unnecessary saturated fats, which can raise the bad LDL cholesterol in the blood.
Personally I do think an air fryer is a healthier way to cook and I’ve got one myself. Though, it does depend on how much oil you put in there and what people class as healthy food.
An air fryer is a healthier option of cooking as opposed to roasting potatoes in the oven, deep fat frying and pan frying.
– Suzanne Knowlson, Slimming World Consultant
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How to pick an air fryer: Key factors to bear in mind
We analysed the product details of 18 air fryers. We’ve listed some key factors to consider when picking yours.
- Capacity. Smaller fryers like the Tower Compact (with a capacity of around 2 litres or less) take a few fish fingers but you can’t stuff a whole chicken in there. A medium one (over 2 litres, but typically 4 litres or more) will cook an entire chicken and bigger fryers can stretch to 12 litres or more, meaning you can cook multiple dishes at the same time.
- Kitchen and storage space. Will it fit in your cupboards after use? Or if it’s living on your countertop, will there be enough space? Dimensions for each model are in our table, above.
- Features and functions. Some air fryers offer pressure cooking and slow cooking or come with a rotisserie. If you fancy dried apple chips, go for one that dehydrates. You can see your food cooking through transparent windows of some air fryers, like the Tefal ActiFry Genius YV970840. Most fryers have dishwasher-safe parts and non-stick baskets, but a few don’t like the dishwasher, and want warm soapy water and elbow grease.
- Price. You can get a basic, compact air fryer for as little as £30. The air fryers in our comparison table are from popular brands and start at around £80 up to around £200, but there are usually deals to be had if you shop around or use one of our discount codes.
- Energy. An air fryer is unlikely to decimate your electricity bill but it’s worth considering the wattage. A medium-sized fryer is typically around 1500 watts, while the biggest air fryer ovens go beyond 2000 watts. To put this into perspective, a typical fan-assisted oven is 2500 watts, but you’re likely to use an air fryer for a shorter period – say 15-30 minutes.
Frequently asked questions
You'll be using much less oil in an air fryer so that means lower saturated and trans fat levels, plus lower calories. Since oily and greasy foods are linked to heart disease, stroke and slower immune response times, air fried foods are considered healthier. But as with all food, a balanced diet is key.
Most air fryers won't need oil to cook. But you won't get crunchy, crispy food without a little oil. Some cooks suggest spraying a teaspoon of oil on all sides of the basket. If the food looks dry as you shake it, spray a bit more oil in there. If you opt for no oil, the food can feel dry.
There are many reasons why you might prefer an air fryer to an oven for cooking certain foods.
- Quicker cooking. These bad boys are rapid to heat compared to the traditional oven. Since they're smaller, the heat produced engulfs and cooks the food faster – in some cases, without the need to turn or shake the food.
- Crispiness. An air fryer's rapid air technology mimics deep-fat frying or pan frying to get that lovely crispy outside and juicy or fluffy inside.
- Air fryers are a great option for smaller meals. Certain fryers have racks on which you can cook different items of food, making them ideal for cooking a complete meal efficiently.
- You'll be at peace with grease. Air fryer parts like trays (where cooking fats drip onto) tend to be dishwasher safe or are easy to clean.
- Most air fryers are multipurpose. As newer models come out, we've seen more functions and presets. Some can grill, pressure cook and dehydrate as well as mastering the perfect chip. Some even have a rotisserie. We explain what these functions mean below.
You can cook meat, veg, fish, brownies and loads more in an air fryer. But some foods just don't work: cheese, wet battered foods, rice and other grains, and delicate green veg. You should also be wary of massive roasts, which can cook unevenly.
It's best to coat your food in oil and season it before it enters the fryer. Once the food's inside, it's usually fine to open the drawer and season or stir it, but wise to consult the user manual first.
Yes! You can cook foods on different tiers (or trays). But avoid overcrowding the basket or piling foods on top of each other, to allow the air to reach all surfaces.
For sure. With a preheated air fryer you can cook meat and veg from frozen. The water from the ice will evaporate and leave the meat nicely seared and veg crisp. Adjust the temperature accordingly to achieve your desired cook.
You can but not while it's preheating. Place foil or parchment paper in the air fryer, and layer your food on it. So the hot air can circulate around your food, make sure you leave gaps at the edges of the basket.
Certain air fryers have dishwasher-safe parts. Others will require you to clean them by hand and some warm soapy water.
Most air fryers will have non-stick baskets. To be extra sure, spray your air fryer basket with oil that has a high smoking point (such as vegetable oil) before cooking.
Sure, if they are oven-safe. You can typically find the relevant symbol at the bottom of bowls.
We believe they're more than a fad. Air fryers don't fry anything but mimic that deep fried feeling. If you want less oil in your food, faster cooking times, and a versatile cooking appliance then an air fryer is worth considering.
The first air fryer came out in 2010 when Philips introduced it at an electronics convention in Berlin. It was there that its Rapid Air Technology came to light.
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Reemul was a writer at Finder, specialising in product reviews and news. He's a qualified journalist having worked at local papers in the UK covering breaking news, food and restaurant reviews. He has an MA in Film from UCL and a BA in History and French from Durham University.
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o a p use frozen ready meals and fresh one will they work?
Hi,
We recommend putting frozen ready meals in the microwave. Air frying is more if you want that crispy texture and it may take longer to cook the food.