GOURMETmaxx Digital Steamer Hot Air Fryer, 6 Litres, with 60-Minute Timer Function and Automatic Shut-Off, with Touch Display and 8 Programmes [Black]

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The clever combination of fast-circulating, hot air and a heating element not only ensures that your food is cooked quickly and gently, but also requires much less fat and energy than conventional devices. Whether you're looking for a standalone model or one integrated with a gas BBQ, we have the right option for you.

Finding the perfect air fryer is no mean feat, there are so many to choose from but if time is never on your side - and you find cooking a bit of a chore - the Ninja Speedi 10-in-1 5. I was looking for a digital but no-fuss air fryer that was easy for beginners like my teenage son (air fryer nachos are a big hit). Double air fryers are a great option for those who need a large air fryer or want the flexibility of having dual trays to separate different foods whilst cooking. Hannah is also interested in sustainability in the home and has completed a course with the University of the Arts London in sustainable textiles, so she can help cut through the noise on what’s green and what’s not.whole chicken into a golden, moist and tender feast, while cupcakes came out beautifully cooked and fluffy. The aluminium and plastic Cosori Lite comes ‘truffle grey’ and a ‘milk white’, both with a stylish orange trim. The controls are spelt out on the display, so you won’t need to refer to the instructions too much and there’s also a handy ‘keep warm’ mode.

The claim is that their non-stick thermoplastic coating uses perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), which can be harmful if ingested. Anything from a few sprays to two tablespoons of oil is perfectly adequate for air fryer cooking, though the latter is only necessary for breaded or battered foods. Always pull the mains plug and never the mains cable when disconnecting the device from the mains power. Make sure that the connecting cable is not squashed, bent or laid over sharp edges and does not come into contact with hot surfaces. Only connect the device to a plug socket that is properly installed and matches the technical data of the device.Not to mention, most air fryers are an expensive initial investment, meaning it will take a while for savings on your energy bill to cancel out their cost. It is pretty bulky and wants putting away when not in use, but it’s the second cheapest on this list and it’s a worthy investment. This temperature probe took all the guesswork out of it and by the time the chicken had reached 75 degrees, it had crispy skin and was succulent and juicy on the inside. Children younger than 8 years of age and animals must be kept away from the device and the connecting cable. It will best suit families with kids, late office workers and anyone who wants to condense all their kitchen gadgets into one.

Just be aware that at 1,760 Watts, it also costs a little more to use per hour than the average air fryer. It barely dropped any points in our chips and cupcake tests, with both emerging evenly cooked thanks to outstanding air circulation. In fact, this increasingly popular appliance can cook everything from chicken to cupcakes (and much, much more) in a few simple steps, making it a great multi-purpose gadget to have in the kitchen. com Limited, registered in England and Wales with number 03934849, 27 Old Gloucester Street, London, WC1N 3AX, United Kingdom. Just like our other winner, this Haier air fryer provided consistently crispy results across the board, making it a great choice for delicious fried feasts without all that oil.It is large, making it one for bigger kitchens, but its 10-litre capacity is ideal if you frequently feed a crowd. The first time we reviewed air fryers, during lockdown, one kiloWatt hour of electricity cost just 18p. The air fryer really comes in to its own when you cook greasy items like sausages, beefburgers, roast potatoes and of course chips.

It also has a handful of clever extra features, including a ‘favourite’ option for quick access to your favourite recipes. My chips weren’t quite as crispy as the Tefal model above, but they cooked quickly and evenly, and it excelled on sausages and fish fingers. I used this when cooking chips on the Fries mode for 15 minutes at 200°C and it reminded me with a beep to shake them mid-way through the cooking cycle. It doesn’t have a child-lock and the components aren’t dishwasher-friendly (although they’re easy to wipe clean).This air fryer is a good alternative if you’re cooking for one or two, or don’t have room for a dual-drawer model. Our second recommendation from Canadian brand Instant is a combination of two of the most popular kitchen gadgets out there – an air fryer and a pressure cooker – in a single beast of an appliance. It’s big enough to cook a whole chicken or a 12-inch pizza and, unlike the other fryers (except the Instant Vortex below), you can see inside. The noise while it’s operating is similar to that of a hairdryer, drawing 1400 Watts, so I don’t think it could be described as ‘quiet’; but in relative terms, it was again best in test.