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
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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.
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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.
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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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Consumer reviews and ratings: Reading the most recent consumer reports and ratings helps narrow down your choices