BEST PRE-BLACK FRIDAY DEALS ON AIR FRYERS:

  • Farberware 3.2 Quart Oil-Less Multi-Functional Fryer — $ 59.88 (save $ 39.12)

  • La Gourmet 5.5 Liter Manual Air Fryer — $ 69.99 (save $ 30)

  • COSORI Air Fryer 3.7QT — $ 79.98 (save $ 30.01)

  • Ninja Air Fryer 4-Quart — $ 119.99 (save $ 10)

  • Dash Deluxe Electric Air Fryer — $ 84.99 (save $ 15)


We’re calling it now: Air fryers are the of 2019. 

We’re always on the lookout for new kitchen gadgets that will make cooking easier and more fun — so pumped was an understatement we first heard claims of a countertop appliance that can make our favorite greasy foods less unhealthy, all with speed similar to an Instant Pot. Air fryers started popping into mainstream eye back in 2017, and now that they’ve had their chance to marinate in the market (food pun intended), it feels like an appropriate time to compare the best ones. (And if you’re in the market for a Black Friday deal, it’s helpful to know which devices are the best so when the sales start you’ll know which one to buy.) Read more…

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OUR PICK

Instant Vortex Plus

Instant Pot expands their product line with an air fryer that can rotate poultry and dehydrate fruit.

  • Capacity: 10 quarts
  • Color options: Stainless steel
  • Extra functions: Roast, broil, bake, reheat, rotate, dehydrate

$ 119 from Walmart

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BEST BASKET FRYER

Philips Digital Air Fryer

Pricey but worth it, Philips offers a stellar combo of size, user-friendliness, and even cooking.

  • Capcity: 2.75 quarts, 4 quarts
  • Color options: Black
  • Extra functions: None

$ 299.95 from Amazon

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BEST SLOW COOKER/FRYER COMBO

Ninja Foodi

Forego the Instant Pot and grab the Ninja Foodi, the air fryer that can pressure cook.

  • Capcity: 6.5 quarts
  • Color options: Black
  • Extra functions: Pressure cook

$ 249.99 from Amazon

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BEST AIR FRYER/OVEN COMBO

Breville Smart Oven Air

The mother of oven and air fryer combos conducts highly precise temperatures and can also slow cook.

  • Capacity: 5.8-quarts
  • Color options: Stainless steel
  • Extra functions: Air fry, bagel, broil, bake, roast, warm, pizza, proof, reheat, cookies, slow cook, dehydrate

$ 398 from Amazon

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BEST BUDGET AIR FRYER/OVEN COMBO

Cuisinart AirFryer Toaster Oven

Air fry, bake, roast, and broil in this versatile 2-in-1 that's clutch for families or large groups.

  • Capacity: 4 pounds
  • Color options: Stainless steel
  • Extra functions: Bake, toast, broil

$ 199 from Walmart

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BEST FOR HANDS-OFF COOKING

T-fal ActiFry Multi-Cooker

Get even, golden brown cooking without the effort with T-Fal's unique ring shape and built-in stirring paddles.

  • Capacity: 2.2 pounds (around 2.75 quarts)
  • Color options: Black
  • Extra functions: None

$ 149.99 from Amazon

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MOST VERSATILE PRESETS

Cosori Air Fryer

Cosori has garnered reviews comparable to Ninja with a preset for nearly any recipe you could think of.

  • Capacity: 5.8-quarts
  • Color options: Stainless steel
  • Extra functions: Steak, poultry, seafood, shrimp, bacon, frozen foods, french fries, vegetables, root vegetables, bread, desserts, preheat
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CHEAPEST WAY TO GET A TOUCHSCREEN

GoWise USA XL Air Fryer

This versatile, extra large model from GoWise is an affordable way into air frying with a touchscreen.

  • Capcity: 5.8-quarts
  • Color options: Black
  • Extra functions: Fries, pork, chicken, steak, shrimp, cake, fish, pizza

$ 69.99 from Amazon

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BEST COLOR OPTIONS

GoWISE USA 2.75-quart Air Fryer

This retro fryer is handy for quick snacks and appetizers, but don't expect high-tech customization.

  • Capacity: 2.75-quarts
  • Color options: Black, white, red, purple, mint, red, mustard yellow, blush
  • Extra functions: None

$ 69.99 from Amazon

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BABY'S FIRST AIR FRYER

Black+Decker Purifry

Ease into air frying with straightforward controls and a basket perfect for quick snacks.

  • Capacity: 2 liters (2.11 quarts)
  • Colors: Black/stainless steel, white/black
  • Extra functions: None

$ 149.99 from Amazon

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BUDGET PICK

Dash Compact Air Fryer

Skip the drive-thru and the boring campfire foods with this portable fryer from Dash.

  • Capacity: 1.6 quarts
  • Color options: White, black, grey, red, aqua
  • Extra functions: None

$ 49.99 from Amazon

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BEST FOR INDOOR GRILLING

Secura 3.4-quart Electric Air Fryer

It air fries, it lets you grill indoors, and it's totally affordable. Sign us up!

  • Capacity: 3.4 quarts
  • Color options: Black
  • Extra functions: None

$ 79.99 from Amazon


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