Best budget air fryers

An air fryer is the fastest route to crispy food with a fraction of the oil. These three hit the sweet spot of price, capacity and easy cleaning for a typical home kitchen.

  1. 1

    Ninja Air Fryer AF100UK

    Best overall
    โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…ยฝ 4.7 / 5

    The one most people should buy. A 3.8L drawer crisps chips and wings evenly, heats fast, and the non-stick basket rinses clean in seconds.

    • 3.8L โ€” feeds 1โ€“3
    • Even, fast crisping
    • Dishwasher-safe basket
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  2. 2

    Tower T17021 Vortx

    Best value
    โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜† 4.4 / 5

    A no-frills 4L fryer that does the important thing well for noticeably less money. A simple dial, a roomy basket and reliable results.

    • 4L capacity
    • Lowest price here
    • Dial controls โ€” no fuss
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  3. 3

    COSORI Lite 3.8L

    Quietest
    โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…ยฝ 4.5 / 5

    Runs quieter than most and looks tidy on a worktop. Handy one-touch presets if you like it simple โ€” no app or subscription in sight.

    • Low noise
    • One-touch presets
    • Compact footprint
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