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The standard drawer format, 4 to 6.6 quarts: one basket, the widest choice, and cleanup claims that are easy to compare side by side.

Classic basket7 picks, scored
Cosori TurboBlaze Air Fryer, 9-in-1, 6 Qt, PFAS-Free Ceramic Coating — 6 qt capacity#1 in Classic basketBest 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
Ninja Air Fryer XL with MaxCrisp, 6.5 Qt, 6-in-1, Grey, AF181 — 6.5 qt capacity#2 in Classic basketAlso 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#3 in Classic basketAlso 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#4 in Classic basketPremium 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#5 in Classic basketAlso 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#6 in Classic basketAlso 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#7 in Classic basketBest 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

Classic basket at a glance

ProductBest forTypeSpec score
Cosori TurboBlaze Air Fryeran upgrade to a faster basket with a PFAS-free ceramic surfaceClassic basket7.2
Ninja Air Fryer XLfamilies who want the biggest single Ninja basket and 450°F heatClassic basket6.8
Instant Vortex Plus 6QT ClearCookcooks who hate opening the basket to check on foodClassic basket6.7
Philips Airfryer 2000 Seriescooks who want preset variety and a window in a premium drawer designClassic basket6.6
Instant Vortex Plus 6QT XLeveryday family cooking in one dependable 6 qt basketClassic basket5.7
Ninja Air Fryer Prosmaller households that mostly air fry, roast and reheatClassic basket5.5
Chefman TurboFry Touch Air Fryersingles and couples who want a small, simple touchscreen fryerClassic basket5.2

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Guide

How to choose: classic basket

The standard drawer format, 4 to 6.6 quarts: one basket, the widest choice, and cleanup claims that are easy to compare side by side.

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Cosori TurboBlaze Air Fryer

Top of this category by Spec score — 7.2.

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