It might seem like air fryers have been around forever, but this clever cooking invention didn’t actually hit the market for the first time until 2010, when Dutch multinational Phillips debuted the first-ever model in Berlin, Germany. Fast-forward more than a decade, and air fryers are in kitchens all over the world—and it’s no surprise. They can cook food quickly and efficiently, and they don’t need anywhere near as much oil as a deep fryer.
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For inspiration on the type of foods to cook in an air fryer, find our guide here. But which air fryers are the best? Here are some of our top picks (listed in no particular order).
Best budget air fryers
Bella Air Fryer Oven—$40
GoWise USA Digital Air Fryer—$92.74
Cosori Air Fryer Pro—$89.96
Dash Tasti-Crisp Digital Air Fryer—$49.99
Instant Pot Vortex Mini Air Fryer—$59.99
Best large-capacity air fryers for families
Philips Premium XXL Airfryer—$149.99
Ninja Air Fryer Max XL—$109.99
Chefman TurboFry Touch Air Fryer—$79.99
GreenPan Clearview Double Air Fryer—$204.78
Typhur Dome 2 Smart Air Fryer—$399
Best compact air fryers for limited counterspace
Instant Pot Duo Crisp—$269.99
Black + Decker Purify 2-Liter Air Fryer—$124.99
Ninja Crispi 4-in-1 Portable Glass Air Fryer—$159.99
Kitchen Elite Digital Air Fryer—$69.99
Bella Slim Air Fryer—$79.99
Best air fryer oven combos
Cuisinart Air Fryer + Convection Toaster Oven—$179.95
Our Place Wonder Oven—$185
Calphalon Performance Countertop Air Fryer—$304.99
Breville the Smart Oven Air Fryer—$349.95
KitchenAid Duel Convection Countertop Oven with Air Fryer—$319.99
Best budget air fryers
1 Bella Air Fryer Oven
Bella’s air fryer might be the cheapest on this list, but it still offers five different settings (including bake, roast, and reheat), a removable easy-to-clean basket, and the ability to cook two to three servings at the same time. Plus, its handy compact size means it’s easy to store, too.
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2 GoWise USA Digital Air Fryer
GoWise’s air fryer features eight built-in cooking presets to help you prepare everything from fries to pizza with ease. A handy timer alerts you when it’s time to shake the basket for even cooking, while the intuitive touchscreen controls and wide temperature range make it simple to customize each dish. Need inspiration? It also comes with a recipe book to get you started.
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Cosori
3 Cosori Air Fryer Pro
For those willing to spend a little more—but not splurge—this reliable appliance from Cosori comes in at just under $100 (at the time of writing). Despite the accessible price point, it’s highly efficient, features nine cooking functions, and heats food quickly and evenly thanks to its “industry-leading temperatures.”
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Dash
4 Dash Tasti-Crisp Digital Air Fryer
This compact, lightweight digital air fryer is ideal for beginners. It’s sleek, fast, and designed to help reduce added fat by up to 70 to 80 percent, according to the brand. Like most air fryers, it’s energy-efficient and doesn’t require preheating. Plus, it adds a stylish, playful touch to your countertop thanks to its range of color options (hello, aqua!).
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Instant Pot
5 Instant Pot Vortex Mini Air Fryer
Instant Pot’s Vortex Mini Air Fryer is a great budget-friendly option for one- or two-person households. It preheats quickly, is easy to clean (thanks to its dishwasher-safe basket and tray), and features EvenCrisp technology for efficient cooking—driving airflow from the top down to deliver crispy, golden results every time.
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Best large-capacity air fryers for families
6 Philips Premium XXL Airfryer
Philips was one of the first brands to introduce an air fryer to the market, and it remains a leading name in the category. If you’re after something premium and sophisticated that can feed up to six people, this model features an easy-to-use digital interface and built-in fat removal technology. According to the brand, this system “reduces and captures excess fat” during cooking.
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Ninja
7 Ninja Air Fryer Max XL
If you’re willing to spend a little more on your air fryer, the Ninja Air Fryer Max XL is worth considering. It features seven cooking programs—including air fry, air roast, and its standout setting, Max Crisp. That means your cauliflower wings will come out even crispier and more satisfying than ever. Another major perk? Capacity. This model can handle up to five pounds of French fries at once, making it a solid choice for families or anyone cooking in bigger batches.
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8 Chefman TurboFry Touch Air Fryer
Chefman’s TurboFry air fryer is popular for several reasons, including its easy-to-use touch controls, LED shake reminder (which conveniently alerts you when it’s time to toss your food), and dishwasher-safe basket and tray. Amazon reviewers note that it’s simple to operate, easy to clean, and a great size for a small family. The brand has also recently redesigned the frame for its XL models, allowing you to fit even more food inside without taking up excessive counter space.
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9 GreenPan Clearview Double Air Fryer
This double air fryer from GreenPan features two separate drawers for convenient dual cooking, 12 handy presets, and a clear-view lid so you can keep an eye on your food as it cooks. With a generous 10-quart capacity, it’s an ideal choice for families. Even better, GreenPan is known for its non-toxic cookware and appliances, so you can feel confident that this model is free from PFAS, PFOA, lead, and cadmium.
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10Typhur Dome 2 Smart Air Fryer
The Typhur Dome’s sleek design isn’t the only thing that sets it apart from the competition. According to the brand, it cooks food quietly and efficiently—and up to 30 percent faster than comparable models. It also features a non-stick, self-cleaning interior that helps tackle stubborn oil and grease on its own. Another standout? The generous capacity. Just be sure you have enough counter space to accommodate it, reviewers advise.
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Best compact air fryers for limited counter space
Instant Pot
11 Instant Pot Duo Crisp
As you’d expect from an Instant Pot appliance, this air fryer does far more than just crisp. It can also slow cook, steam, broil, sauté, and more, making it a true multi-cooker. If you’re looking for a hardworking kitchen gadget that can keep up with all your culinary multitasking, this is a strong contender.
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Black + Decker
12 Black + Decker Purify 2-Liter Air Fryer
If you’re short on kitchen space, this 2-liter air fryer from Black + Decker tucks neatly into a corner without dominating your countertop. It may not have a fancy digital interface or multiple cooking presets, but it handles the basics efficiently, and sometimes, that’s all you need.
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13 Ninja Crispi 4-in-1 Portable Glass Air Fryer
When it comes to compact designs, Ninja’s Crispi 4-in-1 Portable Glass Air Fryer is hard to beat. Not only is it space-saving, but it’s also efficient at baking, air frying, crisping, and re-crisping. It even comes with a leak-proof lid, making it easy to transport meals on the go.
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14Kitchen Elite Digital Air Fryer
If you’re looking for something compact but still spacious enough to feed a family, this model from Kitchen Elite is a solid pick. It features seven presets, a roomy 5.5-quart basket, and a smart LED touchscreen for easy operation. Plus, it adds a fun pop of pink to your kitchen counter.
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15 Bella Slim Air Fryer
Another sleek, slim—and pink—option? This stylish model from Bella, which also lands in the budget category at just under $80. The brand has redesigned it to maximize capacity while saving up to 50 percent more space on your countertop, so you can cook snacks and meals efficiently without sacrificing room. It features six presets and a soft matte finish for a modern look. Not a fan of pink? It’s also available in Seaglass Green and Surf Blue.
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Best air fryer oven combos
Cuisinart
16 Cuisinart Air Fryer + Convection Toaster Oven
This versatile kitchen appliance combines a powerful 1,800-watt toaster oven with an air fryer—and it can also bake, broil, grill, and warm your food. With plenty of interior space, it’s well-suited for everything, from quick snacks to family meals. It comes complete with an oven rack, baking pan, and air fry basket, so you have everything you need to get started. Choose from white, stainless steel, or black to match your kitchen aesthetic.
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Our Place
17Our Place Wonder Oven
If you know Our Place, you’ll know that the brand’s specialty is multifunctional products, and this Wonder Oven is no exception. Not only is it an efficient countertop oven, but it’s also an air-fryer, too. It’s sleek, aesthetically pleasing, durable, versatile, and it’s high-performance, too, so essentially, it ticks all of the boxes.
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18 Calphalon Performance Countertop Air Fryer, $319.99
With its sleek and elegant-looking French double doors, this large-capacity countertop air fryer looks good, and it’s easy to use. Plus, it’s multifunctional and comes with 11 precision cooking functions, including toast, roast, broil, pizza, and cookies.
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Breville
19 Breville the Smart Oven Air Fryer
Breville’s Smart Oven features 10 cooking functions, including a dedicated air fry setting for crispy, golden results. Powered by the brand’s Element IQ system, it uses smart algorithms to create the ideal cooking environment for whatever’s on the menu, helping ensure consistent, even results every time.
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20 KitchenAid Duel Convection Countertop Oven With Air Fryer
Air fryers are already a low-stress way to cook, but this model from KitchenAid makes things even more effortless with its no-flip air fry basket, so there’s no need to turn ingredients halfway through. It also features a built-in temperature probe to monitor doneness and alert you when your food reaches the optimal temperature. With 12 cooking functions and a generous capacity, it’s built for versatility. Plus, it comes equipped with a baking pan with grill rack, a removable metal drip and crumb tray, and a removable metal rack to help you tackle everything.
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