Lewis's Air Fryer (2.4 Litre)

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While most recipes call for a teaspoon or half a teaspoon of oil. We found we got a more even coating on some foods by decanting our choice of oil into a small spray bottle and using that. Never use one-calorie oil spray, which is a step too far in the diet stakes we found, producing nasty, chewy fries. If you suspect your air fryer has an electrical fault, you should never attempt to open it up and fix it yourself. Take it to a specialist at an approved repair centre who should be able to identify and repair the issue. 3. Cooking performance malfunction (10%)

Tried and trusted retailers and brands: It's not just about which air fryer to shop, but also where to shop it - so we've only included HELLO! editor-approved retailers and brands that we personally know and love. Why is Ninja so good? Not only is the product range reliable, with innovative features, but the brand goes above and beyond to serve the needs of customers at home. You can see that in the design of the new FlexDrawer air fryer, which means that customers no longer need to turn to their oven for larger foods, like a leg of lamb. The new for this year Ninja FlexDrawer tops this list as our all-time favourite after reviewing it, while the people's favourite tends to be the Ninja Foodi MAX Dual Zone Air Fryer, which comes in at #5 on this list and tops our estimations when it comes to solely dual-zone air fryers.

Knowing which brands are more likely to develop faults is vital when you're buying a new air fryer. That’s why this year, in our unique customer satisfaction survey, we've asked 2,330 Which? Connect panel members and members of the public to tell us whether they're happy with their air fryer and if they've experienced any problems. Our full Russell Hobbs Satisfry Snappi Dual Basket Air Fryer review has the full details. How we tested the best dual zone air fryers The bigger the basket capacity, the more people you’ll be able to cook for. So if you’ve got a family, then a 5 litre machine (which usually provides a chip capacity of around 800g to 1kg) is probably a must. The size air fryer you need all depends on how large your household is. Or, if you plan on cooking multiple dishes at once, you may want to consider a double air fryer, such as Ninja's popular Foodi Dual Air Fryer, which has two independent 3.8L cooking zones. We love Instant air fryers at Ideal Home, with both single-drawer and dual-drawer options consistently topping our 'best of' lists. We tried cooking asparagus, bacon, vegetarian nuggets, and chips in this and all of them were cooked pretty much to perfection.

For one to two people, up to 3L should be enough, or you can go a bit higher in capacity for more versatility. What size air fryer do I need for 3-4 people? The concept of the Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer Air Fryer is simple, but the execution is nothing less than perfect. Instead of choosing between a dual-drawer or single-drawer model, you get both thanks to this new generation of multi-zone air fryers. During our in-house testing process, the first thing we always try in an air fryer is chips, usually of the homemade variety. And that's not just because it's a great air fryer go-to thanks to how fast they cook, but it also allows you to see all of the benefits of using one of these appliances.

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You can match or sync these two drawers to make sure all elements of your meal are complete at the same time. With all that going on, it's no wonder that this air fryer is the best Ninja appliance on the market right now. You can easily find amazing recipes in so many places online, including from air fryer brands, like Philips' collection of delicious meals. Not to mention that we're obsessed with the seriously impressive air fryer recipes on TikTok . It’s no wonder that air fryers are so popular! Mini oven’ types: these models use convection or fan technology to cook food on flat, slide-in trays. As well as roasting, their extra air-frying functions circulate hot air around the food for more efficient crisping. These took up the space of an average-sized microwave. Some may also include rotisserie elements. Countertop-oven-style air fryers are very common across the pond in the US, where space in kitchens (or even pantries) is more ample. For that reason and others, this type of top-rated air fryer hasn't really had its heyday in the UK just yet. This year 6,997 Which? Connect panel members and 3,003 members of the public told us about more than 20,454 individual products. We calculate a brand's customer score, fault rate and proportion replaced or repaired based on the results of our annual survey.

Everything we cooked in this air fryer emerged perfectly done, which was probably helped by the range of different presets that we experimented with. If you're a newbie to air frying, these programs can really help you to get to grips with frying up different foods, and COSORI has more up its sleeve too - with a comprehensive recipe book and access to an app also included.

How we chose the best air fryers 2023

We found several other reasons to love this excellent air fryer during our review process. Our expert reviewer Helen mastered everything from a leg of lamb to a toastie during tests, with a perfect cook every time. And seeing as this is a Ninja air fryer, it goes without saying that it’s simple to use, with well-thought-out settings and controls. While the outside of the chips crisp up to perfection, the inside stays fluffy. We've also found under test conditions that chips cook up to 60% faster in an air fryer, meaning that this is a great first recipe if you want to test the economical value of your new buy.

Another brand that we rank very highly here at Ideal Home after testing is Instant. It's a name that has had much success across the pond with its popular line of Instant Pots and constantly emerges after testing as a great Ninja alternative. We delve into more detail in our Ninja vs Instant piece where we put these two successful brands head to head. What's the first thing I should try in my new air fryer? Every air fryer in our roundup has been tested hands-on by the Ideal Hometeam for a minimum of two weeks in line with our testing protocol. Our explainer on how we test air fryers has all of the details if you want to learn more. The premise of the VersaZone is very similar to Ninja's FlexDrawer, with the choice of either one mega compartment or two smaller zones when air frying. After testing, Helen came to the conclusion that this is a top-notch air fryer with a capacity that’ll be ample for most families. Meals are completed in a much shorter amount of time and the cooking process is far easier than traditional methods. Consumers are reaping all these benefits without having to compromise the quality of cooking results,' explains Lilie Nguyen, the Senior Product Marketing Manager at Vesync, the parent company of one of our favourite air fryer brands COSORI. Every air fryer in this buying guide has either been tested at home, or at our test facility by one of Ideal Home's reviewers for a number of weeks so that we can adhere to our testing protocol, and reliably tell you what's good and not so good about these products.Air fryers can be an economical way to cook depending on the given voltage of any model. That's partly thanks to the fact that they usually cook food in 60% of the time of the time your oven takes, meaning that your electricity is in use for less time. To do this you can make the most of Sync or Match modes, which will either sync the finish times of your food to make sure everything is ready at the same time or use Match to duplicate the cooking settings from your first drawer across to the second. How much does a dual zone air fryer cost? This air fryer makes it easy to see why Americans are so attached to their countertop ovens. If you have the cash and the space, you can't go wrong with this mega-oven.