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Best Air Fryers

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Product Overview

Ninja 4-Quart Air Fryer uses up to 75 percent less oil than traditional frying methods, so you can feel good about indulging in your favorite comfort foods. The wide temperature range (105 degrees Fahrenheit to 400 degrees Fahrenheit) allows you to gently cook delicate foods like fish and vegetables or crank up the heat to crispier fare like chicken wings and french fries.

The 4-quart ceramic-coated nonstick basket and crisper plate are large enough to fit 2 pounds of French fries, so you can easily feed a crowd. Plus, the nonstick coating makes cleanup a breeze. So go ahead and enjoy your favorite fried foods – the Ninja 4-Quart Air Fryer has covered you.

PROS
  • Equipped with a ceramic-coated crisper plate to give food a crunchy texture
  • Fast cooking and heating up, with 1,550 watts of power
  • Four-quart model can accommodate as much as 3 pounds of food
  • Ceramic-coated crisper plate to give food a crunchy texture
  • It can also be used as a dehydrator
CONS
  • Retains odors for a while
  • Durability issues

Product Overview

The Dash Tasti Crisp Electric Air Fryer uses air-crisp technology to cook food with little to no oil. Perfect for those short on time, the fryer basket can hold up to 2 quarts of food and cooks quickly and evenly.

Plus, the auto-shut-off function prevents overcooking, and the cool touch housing makes it safe.

PROS
  • Fast-heating ceramic heater with adjustable temperature
  • Vivid color-coded LED temperature indicator
  • Compact, space-saving design
CONS
  • Not suitable for large households
  • Symbols on the panel might fade out over time
  • Hard to maintain with stuck-on food

Product Overview

The COSORI CP158-AF Max XL Air Fryer is the perfect healthy gift for food-loving dads, mothers, family and friends. With its 11 functions in 1, it can do everything from steak to shrimp to bacon to frozen foods to French fries to vegetables.

Plus, its slimmer footprint means it takes up less space on your countertop.

PROS
  • Spacious 5.8-quart design
  • The removable nonstick basket is dishwasher-safe and free of BPA and PFOA
  • Easy presets take the guesswork out of cooking popular foods and dishes
  • Design complements most kitchens
CONS
  • Durability is not good as expected
  • Needs regular cleaning

Product Overview

This amazing appliance uses little or no oil to cook food, making it a healthier option than traditional frying methods. With a 2 pound/3Qt capacity, you can make delicious meals for the whole family. The Air fryer is instantly hot and ready to go in seconds, so you can start cooking immediately.

The built-in fat removal technology ensures that your food is cooked evenly and with less fat.

PROS
  • Removes up to 90% of the fat, 40% more than a traditional pan
  • Extracts and collects excess fat for healthier cooking
  • Low-profile, easy-to-use digital controls
  • Three-quart capacity cooks up to 2 pounds of food
CONS
  • 25° temperature step increments
  • Plastic smell that tends to fade in time

Product Overview

GoWISE USA Digital Air Frye uses advanced technology to cook food quickly and evenly, with little to no oil. Plus, the sleek and modern design is sure to complement any kitchen décor. The touchscreen menu makes it easy to choose the perfect settings, and the new Start/Stop button lets you change time and temperature with a button.

PROS
  • 8-inch Bake Pan
  • 8-inch Pizza Pan
  • Rapid Air Circulation Technology
  • Several preset programs
  • Modern look - Silver and Black color
CONS
  • It lacks some of the features other models have
Air fryers take your favorite recipes and put a spin on them so you can indulge in the satisfaction of foods that are high in fat without guilt. The key to making everything right is using superheated air that circulates the food, which cooks it all through.
The name for this kitchen appliance is ridiculously clever - an air fryer! Believe it or not, even though you have to turn the fries over a few times, these newfangled devices cook your food like a deep fryer. And it tastes much better, too, because there's no oil involved.