An air fryer is essentially a small convection oven, circulating hot air around the food to get that crispy outer layer and fluffy or moist inside. Much like other Ninja products we've tried, we were impressed with the packaging which was largely cardboard and paper with very little plastic. Millie is the Head of Reviews for Ideal Home, working to ensure that the products we feature have been thoroughly tested before we recommend them to you. With the smart features like app and voice control, I can easily set up my cooking schedules and monitor my food, making the process hassle-free. The transparent ones tend to be a feature on more expensive machines, so you need to decide how important this is to you.

It’s my own fault, but be aware, your dish may end up ruined and if the rack falls on your hand, you can end up burning yourself.While some experimentation may be needed, the end results are crispy and delicious food with significantly less oil usage. After testing out the Salter Dual Air Fryer, I could happily see myself never using an oven or pan full of oil ever again. This Salter model is big enough to handle family cooking affairs whilst also keeping things low-key, with a matte look and stripped-back interface that lets the air frying speak for itself. The cooking results, too, were excellent – both thick and thin-cut air-fried chips were a success, as was a deliciously crisp duck breast, which cooked at 180C for just 15 minutes.

The app gives remote control, plus a load of recipes: you still have to do the prep and cooking, but you get step-by-step instructions and the air fryer will be set to the correct settings. Despite its large footprint and some initial difficulty with the match and sync functions, which allow you to finish cooking different foods at the same time, we were able to master the controls fairly quickly. For more expert advice on the best home appliances visit our sister site A Modern Kitchen, a destination for homeowners and renters looking for a solution to their kitchen problems. You may prefer a digital version, where you press buttons to set this, and can see the remaining time digitally displayed. For smaller quantities and specific ingredients, air-fryers will be switched on for considerably less time, which equates to less electricity consumption.

After a brief flick through of the manual we were able to get cooking pretty quickly thanks to the easy set up. She shares practical insights on creating energy-efficient homes, using recycled materials in design, and merging indoor and outdoor spaces. Sign up to our newsletter for style and decor inspiration, house makeovers, project advice and more.

I recently used the PARIS RHÔNE Air Fryer, and I must say that having the visible cooking window with an indoor light made it a breeze to monitor my food. Do you like to choose your own temperature and how long to cook things for, or would you prefer to leave all that to the machine? Similarly, Recycle Your Electricals provides helpful guidance on how to recycle your gadgets, as well as a list of organisations that may accept donations. With little or no oil needed with this air fryer to get started, it's a safe bet if you want to cook up those fried favourites with way less guilt.Get familiar with your recipes and end results first, otherwise, you may end up disappointed and waiting for dinner longer than you expected!

The compact appliance saves you space and is easy to put away with a built in cord rack - The detachable fryer is also dishwasher safe - saving you even more time in which you can enjoy your tasty food. She loved just how high the temperature could be set - up to 240 degrees, a feature which makes it so versatile due to the type of things you can cook up. From this list, she's had hands-on experience with the Ninja Foodi Dual Zone Air Fryer AF300UK, which made it to the very top of our ranking due to its sheer power and user-friendly features. It is equipped with a digital LED touchscreen and simple icons, so it is easy for you to read and operate. Although the air fryer’s size can take up a fair amount of counter space, its benefits outweigh this minor drawback.If you want to adapt a recipe for air-frying, BBC Good Food’s food copy editor Samuel Goldsmith recommends reducing the cooking time by 20%. By Christmas Day, I’d figured out the perfect cooking time of 10 minutes and they were plenty flavourful. The Devology Digital Air Fryer also has a LED Digital Touch screen and its ease of use and functions helps save time when preparing meals.