Best Air Fryers — every ranking, by use case and budget
We bought every air fryer here at retail and cooked the same food in each. Scores are locked before any affiliate link is added.
Pro II Air Fryer
Very Good
8.9
Air Fryer Max XL AF161
Excellent
9.0
Foodi 6-in-1 DualZone DZ401
Very Good
8.8
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In-depth air fryers reviews
Air Fryer Max XL AF161
The crispest fries of the seven and the fastest to get there, in a basket that cleans in under a minute
Read Air Fryer Max XL AF161 ReviewPro II Air Fryer
Nearly the Ninja's results at three quarters of the price, noticeably quieter, with a square basket that wastes less space
Read Pro II Air Fryer ReviewFoodi 6-in-1 DualZone DZ401
Two independent baskets that finish at the same moment — the only machine here that cooks a main and a side properly at once
Read Foodi 6-in-1 DualZone DZ401 ReviewAirfryer 3000 Series XL
The company that invented the category still makes the most durable one — the basket coating was the only one unmarked after 30 cycles
Read Airfryer 3000 Series XL ReviewVortex Plus 6-in-1
A window and an internal light so you can watch without opening, plus a genuine rotisserie-style tumble on the ClearCook models
Read Vortex Plus 6-in-1 ReviewAir Fryer Toaster Oven TOA-70
A proper toaster oven that also air fries — it replaces two appliances instead of adding a third
Read Air Fryer Toaster Oven TOA-70 ReviewCompact Air Fryer
Two quarts, a dial and a timer for under $50 — the machine for a dorm, a caravan or a very small kitchen
Read Compact Air Fryer ReviewGuides that send readers to these rankings
Air Fryer Sizes: Why the Quart Rating Lies
We weighed the fries that actually fit in one layer in every machine. The numbers do not follow the box.