If you're looking for the best air fryer you can buy in the UK, you've come to the right place. You're in for a treat because air fryers cook your favorite foods faster than an oven, and they make bacon even crispier.
As the air fryer turns 10 this year, convection technology is getting better and better, while the appliance is becoming more stylish and more versatile for cooking.
From fried chicken to crunchy veggies and air-fried donuts, there are plenty of delicious meals and snacks to make. Plus, using an air fryer means cooking with less oil - something the British Nutrition Foundation encourages. In many cases, your air fryer can replace your oven!
We scoured Amazon for six of the best-rated air fryers, with options to suit every budget, kitchen size, and functionality.
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Simple and compact (under £40!)
Tower air fryer with rapid air circulation system
Its 1.5L basket means the tower air fryer is one of the smaller models on the market - ideal for kitchens with limited bench space. Set a manual timer for up to 30 minutes and that's it. At less than $40, it’s definitely a great deal for anyone who is using an air fryer for the first time and doesn’t want to overcommit. Reviewers rate it for being easy to use, clean, and good value for money.
So big and simple, it could replace your oven
NETTA 4.5L air fryer
With a capacity of up to 4.5 liters, you can air fry whole roasts in it. Many five-star reviews rave about the simplicity of the Netta Air Fryer's knob - easy to turn on and run, with no pre-programming required. So if you are a family that cannot stand using the oven every day, this is the oven for you!
If you like brand name appliances...this is the OG
Philips HD9220/20 air fryer with Rapid Air technology
Run, don't walk, this air fryer from Phillip's Viva range usually costs £200! With a capacity of less than a liter, this compact air fryer is perfect for city dwellers or those who don’t have a lot of cupboard or bench space. Nearly 80% of reviewers gave this product 5 stars - citing its durability and heat output as its top qualities.
computerized and chic
Tefal Easy Fry Precision EY401840 Digital Air Fryer
If you take pride in your kitchen, the Tefal Easy Fry Precision is for you. At this price point and above, you'll see more pre-programmed settings. The product has eight pizzas, a variety of meats, chips, waffles and bake settings. It has a stylish appearance and a capacity of 4.2 liters, and can cook five portions of meat or vegetables.
This product combines technology and scale for less than £120
Breville Halo Air Fryer
"77% of reviewers on Amazon gave the Breville Halo 5 stars, and some of them updated their reviews a year later and were still impressed with its performance. Well, it looks solid, doesn't it? It has a 5.5-liter capacity so you can use one of the 5 pre-programmed cooking settings to suit the needs of the masses. The only drawback is - it's about 40cm high so it may need to be placed on your bench.
The Ferrari of air fryers with 11 incredible cooking settings
COSORI air fryer 5.5L
You may have noticed that most air fryers are black. This is a fabulous red! We first spotted it on Almost Makes Perfect's Instagram Stories, and it turns out it has four and a half stars on Amazon. Its 5.5 liter capacity means you can cook a lot of different foods quickly. Its touchscreen has 11 (11!) pre-programmed settings for chicken, seafood, bacon, frozen meals, chips, veggies, root vegetables...the list goes on.
