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Best air fryers, compared

All 10 picks in one table — the same numbers as the category pages, nothing re-weighted. Full detail on each review page.

ProductBest forTypeSkip ifSpec score
Ninja Foodi Air Fryerhouseholds cooking a main and a side at the same timeDual-basketcounter space is tight, or you mostly cook one large item at a time7.8Check price
Ninja Crispi Glass Air Fryerone or two servings, cooked and served in the same glass containerGlass & compactyou regularly cook for three or more people7.7Check price
Cosori TurboBlaze Air Fryeran upgrade to a faster basket with a PFAS-free ceramic surfaceClassic basketyou need two separate cooking zones7.2Check price
CHEFMAN Multifunctional Digital Air Fryer+families who want rotisserie and oven racks, not just a fryer basketOven-styleyou want the smallest footprint or 450°F top heat7.2Check price
Ninja Air Fryer XLfamilies who want the biggest single Ninja basket and 450°F heatClassic basketyou want to watch food cook without opening the basket6.8Check price
Instant Vortex Plus 6QT ClearCookcooks who hate opening the basket to check on foodClassic basketyou want 450°F top heat6.7Check price
Philips Airfryer 2000 Seriescooks who want preset variety and a window in a premium drawer designClassic basket450°F high-heat crisping matters to you6.6Check price
Instant Vortex Plus 6QT XLeveryday family cooking in one dependable 6 qt basketClassic basketyou want a viewing window or 450°F top heat5.7Check price
Ninja Air Fryer Prosmaller households that mostly air fry, roast and reheatClassic basketyou want bake and dehydrate presets or 450°F heat5.5Check price
Chefman TurboFry Touch Air Fryersingles and couples who want a small, simple touchscreen fryerClassic basketyou cook family-size batches5.2Check price

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Ninja Foodi Air Fryer, 8 Qt DualZone, 6-in-1, Grey, DZ201 — 8 qt (2 × 4 qt) capacity#1 pick overallOur top pick
  • 8 qt in two zones
  • Two independent baskets
  • 450°F max temperature
  • Dishwasher-safe baskets

Dual-basket

Ninja Foodi Air Fryer

Dual-basket

7.8

Best for: households cooking a main and a side at the same time

Capacity
7.5
Cooking zones
10.0
Max temperature
10.0
Basket coating
6.5
Viewing window
0.0
Cleanup
9.5
Ninja Crispi Glass Air Fryer, 4-in-1, Stone, FN101ST — 4 qt + 6-cup glass containers#2 pick overallBest compact pick
  • Glass container — no coating
  • 4 qt + 6-cup sizes
  • 450°F max temperature
  • Dishwasher-safe containers

Glass & compact

Ninja Crispi Glass Air Fryer

Glass & compact

7.7

Best for: one or two servings, cooked and served in the same glass container

Capacity
3.8
Cooking zones
4.0
Max temperature
10.0
Basket coating
10.0
Viewing window
10.0
Cleanup
9.0
Cosori TurboBlaze Air Fryer, 9-in-1, 6 Qt, PFAS-Free Ceramic Coating — 6 qt capacity#3 pick overallBest upgrade
  • PFAS-free ceramic coating
  • 6 qt capacity
  • 450°F max temperature
  • 5 fan speeds

Classic basket

Cosori TurboBlaze Air Fryer

Classic basket

7.2

Best for: an upgrade to a faster basket with a PFAS-free ceramic surface

Capacity
5.7
Cooking zones
4.0
Max temperature
10.0
Basket coating
10.0
Viewing window
0.0
Cleanup
9.5
CHEFMAN Multifunctional Digital Air Fryer+ Rotisserie, Dehydrator, Convection Oven, 17 Touch Screen Presets Fry, Roast, Dehydrate, Bake, XL — 10 L (10.6 qt) capacity#4 pick overallAlso worth a look
  • Rotisserie spit included
  • 10 L family size
  • Large window + interior light
  • 17 presets

Best for: families who want rotisserie and oven racks, not just a fryer basket

Capacity
10.0
Cooking zones
4.0
Max temperature
5.0
Basket coating
6.0
Viewing window
10.0
Cleanup
7.0
Ninja Air Fryer XL with MaxCrisp, 6.5 Qt, 6-in-1, Grey, AF181 — 6.5 qt capacity#5 pick overallAlso worth a look
  • MaxCrisp 450°F heat
  • 6.5 qt XL basket
  • 6 functions
  • Dishwasher-safe basket

Classic basket

Ninja Air Fryer XL

Classic basket

6.8

Best for: families who want the biggest single Ninja basket and 450°F heat

Capacity
6.1
Cooking zones
4.0
Max temperature
10.0
Basket coating
6.5
Viewing window
0.0
Cleanup
9.5
Instant Vortex Plus 6QT ClearCook Air Fryer, 6-in-1 — 6 qt capacity#6 pick overallAlso worth a look
  • ClearCook window + light
  • OdorErase filters
  • 6 qt capacity
  • 6 functions

Classic basket

Instant Vortex Plus 6QT ClearCook

Classic basket

6.7

Best for: cooks who hate opening the basket to check on food

Capacity
5.7
Cooking zones
4.0
Max temperature
5.0
Basket coating
6.5
Viewing window
10.0
Cleanup
9.5
Philips Airfryer 2000 Series, 13-in-1, 6.6 Quart, NA231/00 — 6.6 qt (6.2 L) capacity#7 pick overallPremium pick
  • See-through window
  • 13 cooking methods
  • 6.6 qt drawer
  • Dishwasher-safe parts

Classic basket

Philips Airfryer 2000 Series

Classic basket

6.6

Best for: cooks who want preset variety and a window in a premium drawer design

Capacity
6.2
Cooking zones
4.0
Max temperature
4.2
Basket coating
6.5
Viewing window
10.0
Cleanup
9.0
Instant Vortex Plus 6QT XL Air Fryer, 6-in-1 — 6 qt capacity#8 pick overallAlso worth a look
  • 6 qt capacity
  • 6 functions
  • 400°F max temperature
  • Dishwasher-safe basket

Classic basket

Instant Vortex Plus 6QT XL

Classic basket

5.7

Best for: everyday family cooking in one dependable 6 qt basket

Capacity
5.7
Cooking zones
4.0
Max temperature
5.0
Basket coating
6.5
Viewing window
0.0
Cleanup
9.5
Ninja Air Fryer Pro, 5 QT, 4-in-1, AF141 — 5 qt capacity#9 pick overallAlso worth a look
  • 5 qt capacity
  • 1750 W full power
  • 4 simple functions
  • Dishwasher-safe basket

Classic basket

Ninja Air Fryer Pro

Classic basket

5.5

Best for: smaller households that mostly air fry, roast and reheat

Capacity
4.7
Cooking zones
4.0
Max temperature
5.0
Basket coating
6.5
Viewing window
0.0
Cleanup
9.5
Chefman TurboFry Touch Air Fryer, 4 QT, RJ38-4T-BLACK — 4 qt capacity#10 pick overallBest budget pick
  • 450°F Hi-Fry finish
  • 4 qt compact body
  • 4 presets
  • Dishwasher-safe basket

Classic basket

Chefman TurboFry Touch Air Fryer

Classic basket

5.2

Best for: singles and couples who want a small, simple touchscreen fryer

Capacity
3.8
Cooking zones
4.0
Max temperature
5.0
Basket coating
6.5
Viewing window
0.0
Cleanup
9.5