A Group Of Passionate Air Fryer Enthusiasts Weigh In On Their Favorite Models

I’ll have you know that not one but two audience editors have and recommend this Ninja air fryer, both saying they found it recommended on our site. Editor Gina Escandon says: “I love how simple this air fryer is! It takes care of all the work for me so I can focus on other things in the kitchen.” Senior editor Abigail Williams adds that it’s a good size for her countertop, works quickly and is “super intuitive” to use. 

This 4-quart option can cook up to two pounds of French fires at a time, can air fry, roast, reheat and dehydrate and has a “bucket” shape with an easy pull handle.

Get it from Amazon for $89.99+ (available in three sizes).

Shopping writer Tessa Flores says she was mainly drawn to the Wonder Oven “because it looks so good and was an appliance I would actually enjoy displaying on my kitchen shelf.” After finally making the purchase plunge, she confirms the performance matches the appearance. “It makes toast to perfection, crips items perfectly on the air fryer setting (just make sure there’s none of the included cooking trays beneath the air fryer tray) and reheats leftovers incredibly fast. There’s literally no warm-up time compared to a traditional oven.” 

This stylish, compact electric oven can air fry, bake, roast, toast, reheat and broil. It can hold up to a  4.5-pound chicken and can cook food on different levels, letting you cook on two trays at once. You can get it in three pretty color options.

Get it from Amazon for $195.

Another multi-faceted toaster oven and air fryer, shopping writer Erica Kam likes this 7-in-1 option from Cuisinart. “I’m a novice cook, and this thing makes sure I get fed most of the time,” she said. “I can reheat leftovers, heat up frozen meals, and even hardboil eggs with just a few twists of the dials. It’s also so convenient for smaller portions and limited counter space. As someone living in a tiny studio apartment, I probably would’ve passed on a separate air fryer if I had just bought a toaster oven, so I love that this does it all.” 

This baby can air fry, grill, toast, bake, broil, and warm. The brand says it’s whisper-quiet with a non-stick, easy-clean interior. It’s big enough to toast six slices of bread, three pounds of chicken wings, a 12-inch pizza or a 4-pound chicken at a time.

Get it from Amazon for $199.95.

An updated version that’s currently on sale, senior editor Claudia Koerner likes this classic but sleek-looking Cuisinart air fryer and toaster oven for making adult food for her and kid staples like fries and nuggies for her little ones. 

This machine can air fry, convection bake, convection broil, bake, broil, warm and toast. It can toast 6 slices of bread, bake a 4 pound chicken or 12-inch pizza at once with a 60-minute timer and auto shutoff. Best of all, this updated version has a “cool touch” handle, that’s made to safely open and close the door. 

Get it from Target for $149.99 (originally $229.99).

Another drool-worthy option is this six-quart bucket fryer, recommended by editor Lindsay Holmes from Drew Barrymore’s home goods collection, Beautiful. “It’s powerful, a great size, affordable and perhaps best of all aesthetically pleasing enough to be a fixture on my kitchen counter,” said Holmes.

Noting that her last air fryer was bulky, loud and a “pain” to drag in and out of her cabinet, she says this one is big enough to cook everything she needs, without dominating the kitchen. It also lives happily out on display. 

This modern, touch-screen option can air fry, roast, reheat or dehydrate. It comes in a bunch of fun colors and can make up to two pounds of french fries.

Get it from Walmart for $69 (also available in nine other colors).

One editor said her local mom Facebook group is full of love letters to this pricy-but-worth-it  6-in-1 smart oven. It was also America Test Kitchen’s #1 smart oven for 2024, beloved for its ability to connect with your phone for extra convenience. 

This smart oven can air fry, steam, bake, broil, reheat and toast. It can hold up to a 4-pound chicken, or a 10-inch pizza. Best of all, it lets you set custom, automated cook cycles and control the temperature and timers with your phone. The air fryer even has a “Scannable Grocery” feature, which lets you scan the package of food from many popular brand names and the oven will automatically cook it to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Get it from Amazon for $389.99.

Senior photo editor Chris McGonigal recommended this Cuisinart air fryer and toaster oven with a digital display. McGonigal especially likes the toast function, noting it’s nice to toast six bagel halves and multiple pieces of bread at the same time. 

This machine can air-fry, bake, braise, broil, toast, roast, dehydrate, proof, slow cook, reheat and warm. It’s large enough to roast a 4-pound chicken or bake a 12-inch pizza.

Get it from Amazon for $299.95.

Growth strategist Adam Schubak swears by this “indoor electric grill” that also works as an air fryer. “When I say that this product changed my life, it’s not an exaggeration,” he said. “I started using this to prepare healthier meals after being diagnosed with type-2 diabetes and the various functionalities ensure that I’m never bored with my somewhat restrictive diet. I can’t remember the last time I prepared a meal that didn’t utilize my Ninja Foodi in some capacity.”

If you like the sear and sizzle of food on the grill, this option gives you all of that safely indoors. The 5-in-1 design has a 4-quart crisper basket that can also bake, roast and dehydrate your food.

Get it from Amazon for $169.99.

Senior editor Noah Michelson likes this Toshiba air fryer/microwave as a good-looking option that doesn’t hog the counter. Unlike some others on our list, Michelson isn’t head over heels for this machine but says it’s a solid option for people with limited space. “It does do the job and it’s amazing to not take up counter space with an air fryer and a microwave,” he said. “I held out forever, but they are GREAT, and s*** REALLY DOES GET CRISPY.”

This option from Toshiba can microwave, air fry, bake, broil and defrost. It has a 12.4-inch removable turntable that can fit a 12-inch pizza.

Get it from Amazon for $199.38.