Best Auto-Stirring
Tefal
Tefal ActiFry Genius XL 2in1
8.2/ 10
Amazon: 4.4★ from 4,200 ratings
£249.99
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Key features
- Automatic rotating stirring paddle
- 2in1 cooking: upper tray + stirring bowl
- 1.7kg capacity (up to 8 portions)
- 9 auto-programs
- Temperature range: 70–220°C
- Dishwasher-safe bowl, lid & paddle
- Unique design for one-pot meals
Our verdict
The ActiFry Genius XL takes a completely different approach to air frying. Its rotating paddle automatically stirs food during cooking, meaning chips, stir-fries and one-pot meals cook evenly without you ever touching them. The 2in1 system adds an upper tray so you can cook a protein on top while the paddle stirs a side dish below. Nine auto-programs handle common recipes, and the 1.7kg capacity feeds up to 8. It's not the crispiest air fryer, but for hands-free one-pot cooking and perfect chips every time, nothing else does what the ActiFry does.
Pros
- ✓Auto-stirring is genuinely unique
- ✓2in1 tray cooks two things at once
- ✓Perfect for one-pot meals and stir-fries
- ✓Large capacity feeds up to 8
- ✓Completely hands-free cooking
Cons
- ✗Expensive for a single-function approach
- ✗Not as crispy as basket-style fryers
- ✗Very large footprint
- ✗Paddle can break delicate foods
