#1
£199.00
power: 2470Wtimer: 60 minweight: 8.2 kg
Outstanding dual-zone cooking flexibility
Sync function is genuinely brilliant
Large footprint — needs worktop space
No viewing window
Air fryers have become the must-have kitchen appliance in the UK, and for good reason — they deliver crispy, golden results using up to 80% less oil than deep frying, while being far more energy-efficient than a full-size oven. We've tested and compared everything from the market-leading Ninja Foodi range to budget-friendly Tefal and Tower options, scoring each on cooking performance, capacity, ease of use and value for money.
Whether you're feeding one person or a family of six, our reviews help you pick the right fryer without the guesswork.
Our top 10 air fryers reviewed
Ranked by our team based on performance, value and real customer feedback.
#2
£249.00
power: 2470Wtimer: 60 minweight: 9.1 kg
MegaZone fits a whole chicken
Most versatile air fryer on the market
Expensive
Very large — needs significant worktop space
#3
£269.99
power: 2470Wtimer: 60 minweight: 9.3 kg
Saves significant worktop space
Full dual-zone functionality
Premium price
Drawers are narrower than side-by-side models
#4
£211.97
power: 2750Wtimer: 60 minweight: 8.75 kg
Steam feature genuinely improves food quality
SteamClean makes maintenance easy
Water reservoir needs filling for steam
Slightly complex interface
#5
£109.99
power: 1700Wtimer: 60 minweight: 5.4 kg
DC motor genuinely outperforms AC models
Excellent value for money
Single basket only — no dual cooking
No viewing window
#6
£79.99
power: 2600Wtimer: 60 minweight: 6.8 kg
Incredible value — under £80
Dual-zone cooking at a budget price
Build quality not as premium as Ninja
Baskets feel lighter and less robust
#7
£99.99
power: 1700Wtimer: 60 minweight: 6.5 kg
ClearCook windows are genuinely useful
Good dual-zone performance for the price
7.6L is smaller than 9L competitors
Windows can steam up with high-moisture foods
#8
£89.99
power: 1700Wtimer: 60 minweight: 4.5 kg
Incredibly easy to use
Very quiet operation
Single basket only
5L suits 2–3 people max
#9
£69.99
power: 1500Wtimer: 60 minweight: 4.2 kg
Outstanding value — often under £50
Trusted Tefal brand
Basic digital controls
No dual zone
#10
£249.99
power: 1500Wtimer: Autoweight: 5.7 kg
Auto-stirring is genuinely unique
2in1 tray cooks two things at once
Expensive for a single-function approach
Not as crispy as basket-style fryers
Compare at a glance
Sort and compare every air fryer side by side.
| # | Buy | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ninja Foodi MAX Dual Zone AF400UK Ninja | £199.00 | ||
| 2 | Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer AF500UK Ninja | £249.00 | ||
| 3 | Ninja Double Stack XL SL400UK Ninja | £269.99 | ||
| 4 | Philips 5000 Series Dual Basket NA555/09 Philips | £211.97 | ||
| 5 | Cosori TurboBlaze 6L Cosori | £109.99 | ||
| 6 | Tower Vortx 9L Duo T17088 Tower | £79.99 | ||
| 7 | Instant Vortex Plus Dual Drawer ClearCook Instant | £99.99 | ||
| 8 | Cosori Pro LE 5L CAF-L501 Cosori | £89.99 | ||
| 9 | Tefal Easy Fry Max 5L EY245840 Tefal | £69.99 | ||
| 10 | Tefal ActiFry Genius XL 2in1 Tefal | £249.99 |
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