Product review
Updated November 2022
Air fryers
We explain what an air fryer is, who might need one, and what features to look for.
Low-fat or air fryers surround food with hot air so you can cook with little or no oil. The result should be food that’s crisp on the outside without the added kilojoules of deep-frying. We put air fryers to the test cooking thick-cut fries and crumbed chicken.
Overall score breakdown
Our overall score is comprised of two subscores.
Performance (70%): Weighted equally on crumbed chicken breast nuggets and thick-cut frozen chips. We also test new models on chicken wings and roast pork. These tests weren’t conducted on previously tested models so don’t contribute to our performance or overall scores.
Ease of use (30%): Assesses how easy it is to assemble and use the controls. This includes how helpful the instructions are. We also consider how easy it is to clean and store the cooker away after use.
Running costs calculated on 30 minutes’ use 3 times a week (electricity costs of 25¢/kWh).
We've tested 29 air fryers.
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