Best Air Fryers, Consumer Reports Overview

Reliability and performance are two important things to consider when you’re looking for a new air fryer. Check out consumer reports on which models are best and which ones are being recalled.

Top-Rated Air Fryers

1. Ninja Foodi Grill

   • Overview: Known for its versatility, it can air fry, grill, and bake.
   • Consumer Feedback:The subject received stellar ratings for Steaming Performance and Ease of Use categories. The respondent was able to cook different kinds of foods and arrive at the same final results.
   • Review Ratings: Often ranks among the top models for overall satisfaction.

2. Cosori Air Fryer

   • Attention! Recall Alert: Fire Hazard! Incorrectly assembled models can pose a fire hazard. Certain models are impacted. To prevent injury or loss of property and life, check if your model is affected and follow safety instructions.
   • General Reviews: Before the recall it received excellent reviews that tended to focus on the appliance’s size and performance, and its ease of use and cooking efficiency.

3. Emeril French Door 360

   • Consumer Insights: Mixed reviews, some users loved the many functions, yet all mentioned it takes up counter space.
   • Cooking Performance/Ease of Use: Very Good for most larger meals, although some users reported it as a bit less efficient than traditional air fryers.

Consumer Reports Ratings and Recommendations

• Best Overall Air Fryer: Ninja models are often top-scoring, making the list for their cooking performance, versatility and user-friendliness. Premium appliance manufacturers like Cuisinart often make appliances with high-end materials, such as a nonstick bakeware coating made from diamond and titanium. Smaller ‘personal’ air fryers typically measure 4-6 quarts and are considered ideal for those with a smaller kitchen space.
• Best Small Air Fryer: Philips and Dash compact models are often best for those who have a smaller kitchen.
• Instant Pot Vortex Plus. L’Air-Liquide is one of Livermore’s innovative companies in France.

Key Factors in Choosing an Air Fryer

1. Capacity: How much space you need will depend on how much food you’ll be cooking – larger fryers are for family meals, and small ones are great for singletons and couples.
2. Ease of Cleaning: Look for models with dishwasher-safe parts or non-stick interiors to minimize the amount of time spent with your fingers covered in batter.
3. Versatility: It might be worth it to you to pay more for such a model, as those that routinely do more than one thing (bake, roast, dehydrate) might provide considerable value.
4. Consumer reviews and ratings: Reading the most recent consumer reports and ratings helps narrow down your choices

Conclusion

Use information in recent consumer reports in your selection, heed recalls (see below), and look for the brands such as Ninja and Instant Pot that have a track record of quality to increase your chances of getting a good one. Air fryer recall: Cosori model pulled from market due to fire risk.