Philips has launched its biggest air fryer yet – the new Airfryer 5000 Series Megabasket. It features a huge 10-litre basket and 3-in-1 cooking functionality, but can still be split into two separate zones so multiple dishes can be prepared at the same time.

As the inventor of the air fryer, Philips already has an impressive lineup of models, including the 4000 Series Stacked Dual Basket Air Fryer, which only launched back in January. The new 5000 Series Megabasket also bears a strong resemblance to the Philips 5000 Air Fryer & Steamer, but as mentioned, swaps its two side-by-side baskets for one large basket.

The Philips Airfryer 5000 Series Megabasket is available to buy now from Amazon for £258.99, and it should be arriving at other retailers soon.

Alongside traditional air frying, the 5000 Series Megabasket features steam cooking and Philips' signature SteamFry technology, which combines steam and hot air to deliver food that's simultaneously crispy and tender. It's also the first Philips air fryer to include an automatic SteamClean function, making the post-dinner clean-up a lot easier.

The original Philips 5000 Air Fryer & Steamer was one of my favourite air fryers released last year, so it came as no surprise when it won Best Air Fryer at the T3 Awards 2025. I'm looking forward to testing the new 5000 Series Megabasket too, so stay tuned for my full review and thoughts.

Ninja’s done it again! The brand known for designing and manufacturing the best air fryers has just launched the Crispi DualZone Air Fryer, an upgraded version of its glass air fryer – but there’s a catch for those who live in the UK.

When Ninja debuted its Crispi air fryer back in 2025, many people were surprised by its looks. Ninja is no stranger to weird and whacky designs, but a glass air fryer came as a shock to many. But while it might look odd, having a glass ‘basket’ allows you to see your cooking progress without having to open the air fryer.

Since then, Ninja has launched a Pro version of the Crispi, but it’s the new Ninja Crispi DualZone Air Fryer that I’m most excited about. As the name suggests, the Ninja Crispi DualZone now comes with two glass ‘baskets’ or containers that slot into the main air fryer’s pod.

Ninja is arguably best known for its dual zone technology, and this is now available on the Ninja Crispi DualZone, making it the first glass air fryer to use this type of tech. This means you can now cook two different meals in either zone at different temperatures, timings and settings at the same time.

Each ‘basket’ can be used independently or simultaneously, and the Ninja Crispi DualZone comes with SmartFinish, so both meals finish cooking at the same time. It also comes with the MatchCook feature which mirrors the settings across both zones so you can make more food than before.

The way the Ninja Crispi DualZone works is the ‘pod’ clicks on to the glass container, so I was curious to find out how it would attach to two containers instead of one. But according to Ninja, the ‘baskets’ slide in from the front and lock into place which seems safer and easier than how it would attach before.

Like all Ninja air fryers, the Ninja Crispi DualZone comes with six functions, including air fry, bake, roast, max crisp, recrisp and dehydrate. Powered by 1785 watts, the Ninja Crispi DualZone offers an eight-quart capacity combined, with four quarts in each container. Alongside the two containers, the air fryer also comes with storage lids and crisper plates.

The Ninja Crispi DualZone Air Fryer is available to buy for $349.99 at Ninja in bone, cyberspace, rose quartz and vista green colours. As of writing, it’s not yet available in the UK which is the slight catch with this product.

Typically with Ninja, products are launched in the US first before arriving in the UK but this can take a while – and I’m impatient! But I hope to see the Ninja Crispi Dual Zone arrive later in the year.

As T3’s Home Editor, I’ve tested many different kitchen appliances over the years, but one that I try to avoid testing if I can is the (not so) humble air fryer. Before you all collectively gasp at your screens, I’m not the problem here – it’s my husband. He loathes air fryers, so as soon as I’ve tested an air fryer, I tend to give them away to a friend or family member who will use and appreciate them more.

But sadly for him, the day has come that I won’t be parting with an appliance, and we’re officially an air fryer household now. The air fryer that won me over? It’s the Tower AIRX AI air fryer.

A new launch from Tower, the Tower AIRX AI air fryer came out in late 2025, and as you can see by its product name, it uses AI technology and sensors to cook your food. Now, for me, the jury is still out over whether an air fryer needs AI but I loved using the Tower AIRX AI air fryer, and it’s now my go-to appliance for quick and easy cooking – here’s why.

Tower AIRX AI air fryer review: price and availability

The Tower AIRX AI air fryer is available to buy for £99.99 at Tower and select retailers, like Amazon, Boots and Dunelm. It comes in one colour, and with a removable grill plate. If you buy it at Tower, you can get a three year warranty on the Tower AIRX AI air fryer.

Tower AIRX AI air fryer review: design and features

The Tower AIRX AI air fryer is a single basket air fryer and has a streamlined design so it takes up minimal space in your kitchen. Despite being a single air fryer, the Tower AIRX AI air fryer has a generous capacity of eight litres, and the accompanying grill plate can divide up the drawer so you can cook in extra layers.

Tower uses Vortx technology for its air fryers, and the Tower AIRX AI air fryer is no exception. Powered by an 1500W motor, the Tower AIRX AI air fryer rapidly circulates hot air around food to cook up to 30% faster than an oven and reaches up to 200°C. It also cooks using little to no oil to make healthier meals.

Speaking of technology, the Tower AIRX AI air fryer is the first model from the brand to use AI technology. Inside the air fryer is a sensor that analyses the volume and heat of food within the basket, and calculates the right cooking time and temperature for your meal.

The Tower AIRX AI air fryer can be used both manually and automatically. It has six pre-sets to choose from – fries, steak, wings, prawns, fish and cupcake. All of this can be selected and customised via the HD TFT touchscreen display that sits at the top of the air fryer.

Tower AIRX AI air fryer review: performance

Visually, the Tower AIRX AI air fryer is great to look at. I don’t have a huge amount of countertop space in my kitchen, but the Tower AIRX AI air fryer took up hardly any room. The touchscreen is definitely a winner, as it’s organised neatly for each pre-set, and its manual controls are easy to use. It’s extremely clear and responsive, although at times, I had to press down hard to adjust the temperature.

I was slightly confused by the pre-sets on offer. I know that people tend to cook everything in their air fryer nowadays, but having cupcake and wings pre-sets over chicken and vegetables was surprising to me, as these are the most common foods to be cooked in an air fryer. I’d never normally cook steak in an air fryer either, but the steak pre-set worked nicely. It cooked well on the outside and gave it that nice char texture, and the inside was less cooked to retain that moisture and rawness, which I found impressive.

Other foods I used the Tower AIRX AI air fryer to cook were chicken, meatballs, bacon and vegetables. I really liked how the Tower AIRX AI air fryer cooked meat. For chicken, it didn’t dry it out and gave it a nice crust on the outside. I felt that it could make food a bit crispier but the results were still tasty and texturally pleasing.

I found the Tower AIRX AI air fryer to work exceptionally well without any oil. I’ve found with other air fryers a little oil is needed to avoid sticking but the Tower AIRX AI air fryer didn’t have an issue with this at all. It also handled marinated or saucy foods well, and while some sauces did stick to the bottom, the Tower AIRX AI air fryer was quick and easy to clean without any scrubbing or soaking involved.

My main issue with the Tower AIRX AI air fryer was its noise. While it cooked, it made hardly any noise but the beeping when it finished was incredibly loud and annoying. I also found that a shake reminder wasn’t available unless you’d selected a pre-set and I would have liked to have had that for the manual controls.

Tower AIRX AI air fryer review: verdict

For ease, speed and delicious results, I couldn’t recommend the Tower AIRX AI air fryer more. As dual baskets have taken over the air fryer space, the Tower AIRX AI air fryer shows that a single air fryer can be just as good, if not better, plus its eight litre capacity and additional grill plate makes more than enough food for everyone.

The design of the Tower AIRX AI air fryer is attractive and versatile, and is compact enough to sit in any sized kitchen. I can’t fault the cooking results either, and the clean-up was simple. At £99.99, I can ignore the beeping and the strange pre-sets, as the Tower AIRX AI air fryer is excellent value for money.

My verdict on whether you need AI in an air fryer is that I honestly don’t know. I didn’t really notice a difference between an AI air fryer and a non-AI air fryer, so I couldn’t tell you if it was needed.

Tower AIRX AI air fryer review: alternatives to consider

If it’s a single air fryer you’re after, the Instant Vortex Air Fryer is similar to the Tower AIRX AI air fryer in terms of looks and features. It’s easy to use, cooks food fast and has one-touch controls and a dial for easy customisation. It’s also got the same price as the Tower AIRX AI air fryer at £99.99.

Another great Philips single basket model is the Philips Air Fryer XXL. It might be a single basket but it’s a big’un with 1.4kg capacity which can feed up to six people. If it’s a larger capacity you want though, I’d actually recommend the Philips 4000 Series which is the brand’s stacked dual basket air fryer option. It might have two big baskets on top of each other, but it’s slim enough to fit comfortably in your kitchen.

Recent statistics have shown that Brits are trying to cook almost everything in their air fryer. But after seeing the results, there’s one food in the list which really shouldn’t go anywhere near your air fryer – here’s what it is and why.

I recently got an air fryer, which might come as a surprise to some as T3’s Home Editor. I’ve tested many over the years, but my husband has an aversion to air fryers so I tend to give them away to friends and family once I’m done testing. But the Tower air fryer that I’m currently using – review coming soon – has definitely converted me to the air fryer lifestyle.

I tend to cook most meat, like chicken and meatballs, in my air fryer now instead of the oven, as well as vegetables and potatoes. But after covering appliances for years, there are some foods I draw the line at cooking in an air fryer – see the 7 foods you should never cook in an air fryer for more details.

But it turns out I might be the only one who won’t use their air fryer to cook everything, as recent statistics have found that Brits are air frying almost anything they possibly can. Sourced by kitchen experts at Prestige, Brits are Google searching which foods you can cook in the air fryer – and the results are surprising.

According to Prestige, ‘can you air fry bacon’ is most commonly searched with 1,900 searches per month. Sausages are a close second at 1,200 monthly searches, with halloumi, steak and burgers following. Other foods like broccoli, corn on the cob and mushrooms also made the list, as well as pizza and garlic bread.

But the search that surprised me the most was ‘can you cook eggs in the air fryer’ which totalled to 600 monthly searches. If I can give you any advice as an air fryer reviewer, it’s that eggs should be the absolute last food you should cook in an air fryer.

Before I start getting a ton of angry emails, let me say this – eggs can be cooked in an air fryer. It just depends on the type of eggs you’re cooking. For example, fried eggs and omelettes are great in the air fryer, as they take minimal time and offer consistent results – cooked white and runny yolk for the former, and fluffy textures for the latter.

But there are three types of eggs I would never cook in an air fryer. The first is a boiled egg. Again, yes, you can cook a soft or hard boiled egg in an air fryer but if you ask me, it’s not worth the risk. I’ve seen far too many videos of people taking boiled eggs out of the air fryer and then the egg exploding.

Boiled eggs tend to explode like this in air fryers and microwaves due to the quick heating and high temperatures creating steam inside the egg that can’t easily escape. This trapped heat and pressure builds up and causes the egg’s shell and contents to explode which can seriously burn you if you’re in the blast zone.

Another type of egg you shouldn’t cook in an air fryer is poached eggs. While I’ve seen some people do it successfully, I think it’s much more hassle than it’s worth, as you need to prepare ramekins and add pre-boiled water to them before you crack the egg in and then place them in the air fryer. It’s easier and requires less equipment if you just do it the traditional way.

Finally, the third egg I wouldn’t recommend cooking in an air fryer is scrambled eggs. Scrambling eggs takes time and a lot of movement. Opening your air fryer to stir the eggs continuously stops and starts the cooking process which leads to inconsistent results. Making them on the hob gives you much more control.

Salter has launched its very own Ninja Crispi dupe. The Salter Crisp & Go looks almost identical to the Ninja Crispi portable air fryer, but for those on a tight budget, the Salter Crisp & Go will fit the bill as it’s almost half the price of the original from Ninja.

When Ninja launched the Ninja Crispi back in 2025, I truly don’t think the brand thought it would be as revolutionary as it has been. Ninja has quickly become the king of air fryers, so unsurprisingly, that means we tend to see a lot of other brands getting inspiration from their iconic designs.

Case in point: Salter has just debuted the Salter Crisp & Go, and it looks pretty identical to the Ninja Crispi. It has the same glass container and cooking pod – Ninja calls theirs the PowerPod which Salter calls theirs the CrisperHub, although where Salter’s differs is the controls are on the front of the pod rather than at the top of it like Ninja’s.

Aside from that, the Salter Crisp & Go looks eerily similar, although it looks a bit bulkier as the CrisperHub is more square compared to the rounder shape that Ninja favoured. Its glass container offers four litres of cooking capacity, and it comes with smaller 1.5-litre containers for you to take your cooked food with you on-the-go.

Speaking of on-the-go, you could even go as far as to take the whole Salter Crisp & Go with you in your bag if you wanted to cook fresh from your desk – provided there’s a plug, of course. It has 1500W of cooking power, and can heat up to temperatures of 200°C for quick and even cooking.

As the Salter Crisp & Go is made of glass, it gives you 360° views so you can see how your food is progressing. There are also four presets to choose from, as well as manual controls so it’s pretty foolproof. The Salter Crisp & Go also comes with an additional tray so you can stack layers of food within the main container for meal prepping or cooking for multiple people.

The Salter Crisp & Go is available to buy now for £89.99 at Salter. This is around £60 cheaper than the Ninja Crispi which is priced at £149.99. If you want my advice, I’d pick the Ninja Crispi as it’s the blueprint for these types of air fryers. However, if you’re on a limited budget, the Salter Crisp & Go is a good alternative.

Move aside, Ninja – Cuisinart has just launched its new ClearView Air Fryer, and it’s immediately gone to the top of my wishlist as it has my favourite air fryer feature. The Cuisinart ClearView Air Fryer has a generous capacity, multiple cooking programmes, and a viewing window – here’s everything you need to know.

Expanding its ClearView collection, the Cuisinart ClearView Air Fryer has an 8.5-litre / 9 quart capacity with a 27cm surface. Ideal for large families and dinner parties, the Cuisinart ClearView Air Fryer offers a huge amount of cooking space but it’s surprisingly compact so it can easily fit into your kitchen.

My favourite air fryer feature of all time is a viewing window. Just like an oven door, the more you open an air fryer basket to check your food, the longer it’ll take to cook as you’re constantly interrupting the cooking process. So, having a glass oven door or an air fryer viewing window takes this issue away.

As it says on the tin, the Cuisinart ClearView Air Fryer has a top and front window which offers 280° visibility so you can see how your food is getting on from all angles. The interior also has a light so you can see clearer without having to disturb the cooking cycle.

With eight programmes to choose from, the Cuisinart ClearView Air Fryer can air fry, roast, grill, max crisp, recrisp, dehydrate, keep warm and even make pizzas. With 1800 watts of power, the air fryer reaches temperatures of up to 230°C, and keeps your food warm for up to 30 minutes after cooking.

As has become the norm with Cuisinart, the Cuisinart ClearView Air Fryer looks the part, and has an easy-to-use touchscreen to select presets, and customise time and temperature. It also has a shake reminder setting to ensure your food doesn’t stick and is cooked evenly and precisely.

The Cuisinart ClearView Air Fryer is available to buy now for £129.99 / $139.95 at Cuisinart and select retailers, like Amazon.

For all their many wonders, air fryers aren’t renowned for making juicy food. Blast ingredients with enough hot dry air to get a crispy outside and the inside often ends up paying the price.

Dreame's new AeroFusion AF60, launched at the Dreame NEXT event in San Francisco, is hoping to solve this by adding a steam generator to the mix.

It might sound counterintuitive to add steam, which is notoriously wet, into an environment that relies on dry air but Dreame has designed a technology called CrispVapor that produces so-called “superheated” steam.

Superheated steam is steam heated well beyond water's boiling point until all residual moisture has been driven off. This creates a dry, high-temperature gas that transfers heat without leaving your food soggy. It’s a process seen in professional combi ovens for years but the AF60 brings a scaled-down version of it to countertops.

Dreame calls this its “steam-then-roast” approach and to achieve it, the AF60’s 800W generator heats water up to 140°C and “wraps the food in a moisture barrier” of superheated steam. A 2,500 RPM fan then circulates hot air around the food using a Coanda-effect air duct.

The Coanda effect is the same principle that gives aircraft wings lift by causing airflow to follow a curved surface around them. Inside the AF60, this means hot air follows the contours of the cooking chamber in 360-degrees, rather than blasting from a single direction and leaving cool spots.

This heat circulation is powered by a dual-source system: an infrared-coated stainless steel element at the top for rapid, radiant heat, and a PTC ceramic heater at the base that gets rid of cold spots from the bottom up. PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) materials are self-regulating meaning their electrical resistance increases as they heat up, which prevents overheating at a material level rather than relying solely on a thermostat.

Size-wise, the AF60 has a 7qt capacity, which is large enough for a whole chicken, with a 37oz detachable water tank for the steam system and control-wise, a touch panel is where the modes and temperature settings are, with 20 recipe presets built into the machine.

The AF60 is due to launch in the US in June before being released more widely but prices aren’t yet known.

Watch out, Ninja – Instant Pot has just launched its new Vortex VersaZone 12L Air Fryer, and it looks surprisingly similar to the popular Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer. Instant Pot’s new air fryer is supersized with eight functions and a large 12-litre capacity, and if I’m being honest, I think I’d pick it over the Ninja one – here’s why.

Looking at the Instant Pot Vortex VersaZone 12L Air Fryer, there’s no denying how much it looks like the Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer Air Fryer. It has a similar style with its dual baskets, prominent handles and touchscreen display, although there have been some major changes from the Ninja model.

Firstly, the Instant Pot Vortex VersaZone 12L Air Fryer has a massive 12-litre capacity which is bigger than Ninja’s 10.4-litre space. However, like the Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer, the main compartment of the Instant Pot Vortex VersaZone 12L Air Fryer can be split into two, so you can choose between a large 12-litre drawer or two smaller six litre zones.

What’s even better about the smaller zones is the Instant Pot Vortex VersaZone 12L Air Fryer comes with SyncCook and SyncFinish programmes. SyncCook allows you to mirror the settings in both zones so you can cook two batches of food at the same time and temperature.

Alternatively, the SyncFinish setting allows you to cook two different meals at the same time at different temperatures and programmes, and have the cooking process finish at the same time.

The Instant Pot Vortex VersaZone 12L Air Fryer comes with eight functions, including the SyncFinish and SyncCook functions. The other settings are air fry, roast, grill, bake, reheat and dehydrate, so it can be used to cook just about anything. Users can select and customise these settings with the easy icons on the display.

My favourite feature of the Instant Pot Vortex VersaZone 12L Air Fryer is its ClearCook Window. Instead of opening the air fryer drawers to check on your food’s progress, you can easily see into the air fryer with the window and the air fryer’s internal light. It also has smart indicators to show your cooking status.

Available in Black Pepper or Sea Salt White colours, the Instant Pot Vortex VersaZone 12L Air Fryer is available to buy for £199.99 at Instant Pot and select retailers, like Amazon.

Typhur has just launched its new Sync air fryer which it claims has a ‘world’s first’ feature that makes cooking your meals faster and more accurate. The Typhur Sync has a built-in wireless thermometer and comes with AI recipe suggestions, but I miss the old design – here’s why.

Compared to other air fryer brands, Typhur is still a relatively new name, having launched back in 2019. However, it quickly became well known for its Typhur Dome, the world’s fastest air fryer with a unique dome-like design that looks like something out of a sci-fi movie!

Now, Typhur has introduced a new model to its air fryer line-up called the Typhur Sync Air Fryer. Unlike the Dome, the Typhur Sync has a fairly traditional design with a square shape, touch controls at the top and a single basket with handle. I have to say, I miss the old Dome design and wish the Sync still had it but it has a surprising amount of smarts under its hood.

For starters, the Typhur Sync is being called ‘the world’s first air fryer with a fully integrated wireless thermometer’. The thermometer is a five-point wireless probe that has a +0.5°F accuracy and is designed to track your food's internal temperature in real-time so you don’t have to keep opening the basket to check on progress.

Using the Typhur app or the control panel, you simply select the meat type and ‘doneness’ level, and the thermometer will track this. When food hits the target temperature, the air fryer automatically stops cooking.

The thermometer is a clever feature although it’s not an entirely new concept as many air fryers have a hidden built-in thermometer. However, current air fryer thermometers aren’t as high tech or integrated in the design so the Typhur Sync thermometer is certainly one-of-a-kind.

Despite being a single basket air fryer, the Typhur Sync has an eight quart capacity which can fit a whole chicken inside. It has nine functions, including air fry, bake, roast, dehydrate, reheat and more, so it’s handy for air fryer beginners.

But if you want even more guidance, the Typhur Sync offers AI features via the app. The best one is the Snap & Cook feature which allows you to take a picture of your ingredients and upload them to the app where it’ll give you recipe suggestions and specific times and temperatures for each meal.

The Typhur Sync is available to buy for $219 at Typhur. As of writing, it’s not yet available in the UK.

If you’re looking for a new air fryer, chances are you’re thinking of the many features and functions you want it to have. Do you want a dual basket or a single zone? Is a touchscreen important to you or would you prefer buttons? Regardless, you’re probably not thinking too hard about what colour it should be – but you should.

Air fryers come in many shapes, sizes and colours. While black, grey and silver are the most popular, air fryers come in colours like white, blue, green, red and even rose quartz – yes, really. These more ‘unusual’ colours are typically special editions of brands’ popular models.

It goes without saying but the colour of your air fryer doesn’t affect the way it performs – but it might impact its durability and how aesthetically pleasing it looks in your kitchen. With this in mind, this is the air fryer colour you should avoid buying.

What colour air fryer should you buy?

Based on user feedback, white is the air fryer colour you should avoid. White air fryers are quite rare but they’re typically limited edition versions of popular designs, as mentioned before. While they might look nice initially, white and lighter colour air fryers can lose their colour over time.

The main reason for this is the high heat that air fryers use can cause discolouration which is more obvious on lighter colours, like white. Due to this, the white colour can turn yellow or even green which makes your air fryer look dirty and will likely make you want to replace it sooner than you might actually need to.

The white air fryer you’ve had your eye on might look nice for the first few uses, but you’re better off with a black, grey or stainless steel model. These colours are more durable and hide discolouration better, making them look cleaner for longer – although you should still be cleaning your air fryer regularly for hygiene purposes!

Another aesthetic thing to avoid is an air fryer with a gloss finish. I’m personally not a fan of super shiny appliances as finger marks and stains show up extremely easily, making them look grubby and unclean. This is the case with glossy air fryers, especially on the inside as oil and food can splatter while cooking.

Xiaomi has unveiled a new air fryer featuring 11 cooking functions, including steaming and sous vide mode. The appliance features an integrated 1.5-litre water tank, positioned on the top of the unit, making it easy to access and refill.

It’s not the first time we’ve seen an air fryer introduce a steaming function, with the Philips Airfryer 5000 Series Air Fryer and Steamer offering something similar. However, the addition of a dedicated sous vide setting is far more unusual, and could hint at a new direction for the best air fryers in general.

The new Mijia Smart Air Fryer Pro Steam & Roast Version 6.5L is currently available exclusively in China through crowdfunding, with an early pledge price of CNY 559 or around $81. It’s expected to retail at CNY 749 (around $109) once officially released, although it’s not yet clear whether the model will launch in other global markets.

The Mijia Smart Air Fryer Pro offers a temperature range between 30°C and 230°C, allowing it to handle everything from low-temperature cooking to high-heat crisping. It also features a 360° hot-air circulation system, designed to distribute heat evenly for more consistent results, and its steaming function can reach 130°C.

Like many of the brand’s smart home devices, the fryer supports Xiaomi HyperOS Connect, meaning it can be monitored and controlled remotely through the Xiaomi app. For those who prefer hands-on adjustments, there’s also a built-in front dial that allows you to tweak settings directly on the appliance.

Forget air fryers – Ninja has launched its latest pressure cooker, and it could give Instant Pot a run for its money. The new Ninja HyperHeat 6L 9-in-1 Pressure and Rice Cooker has nine cooking functions, and a ‘does-it-all’ cooking pot that can sear, sauté and even make yoghurt.

Ninja is best known for its unique, vast collection of air fryers, most of which come with multiple functions, including air frying, roasting, baking and slow cooking. Because of this, its line-up of multicookers are often overshadowed by its air fryers, but its latest pressure and rice cooker might be my favourite design from the brand yet.

It's safe to say that Ninja has become more popular due to its unusual designs, including the glass Ninja Crispi air fryer and Stanley Cup-inspired BlendBoss blender. But with the Ninja HyperHeat Pressure and Rice Cooker, it seems the brand is switching things up and keeping it simple.

The new Ninja HyperHeat Pressure and Rice Cooker looks like a ‘traditional’ multicooker, and is made up of a main pressure cooker base, a cooking pot and a pressure lid. The cooking pot is actually the most versatile part of the design as it does it all – it can sear meat, sauté vegetables and stew meals with its wide base.

The cooking pot of the Ninja HyperHeat Pressure and Rice Cooker has a six-litre capacity which can make food for up to six people at a time. Its ceramic coating also makes it easy to clean and prevents food from getting stuck while using minimal amounts of oil.

The Ninja HyperHeat Pressure and Rice Cooker has nine pre-set functions to choose from, including pressure cook, slow cook, sear/saute, steam, simmer, keep warm, rice, pasta and yoghurt. It cooks extremely fast, too, and uses HyperHeat technology to quickly pre-heat before building pressure for its pressure and slow cooking functions. For steaming, it also comes with a stainless steel steam rack.

As someone who loves hearty meals like soup and stews, I almost wish the Ninja HyperHeat Pressure and Rice Cooker had come out sooner so I could have used it to its fullest during the colder months! But it’s still an enticing multicooker that I’d like to get my hands on – and it’s not too pricey, either.

The Ninja HyperHeat Pressure and Rice Cooker is priced at £169.99 / $169.99 and is available to buy at Ninja and select retailers, like Currys, John Lewis and Argos.

If you hate cleaning your air fryer, a liner can make the world of difference to your clean-up time. But a recent TikTok has been going viral showing a very interesting way of using liners, and according to an air fryer expert, this ‘hack’ is actually wrong.

Liners are a must-have accessory for your air fryer, especially if you hate cleaning it. Using a liner in your air fryer – whether it’s reusable silicone or paper – massively cuts down your cleaning time as it contains splashes, spills and stains, and prevents it making the main basket too messy.

But where people are using their air fryer liners incorrectly is by placing them underneath the tray. In a TikTok posted by @melfyx, she places her paper liner into the air fryer basket before putting a tray on top of it.

Since this video, there’s been a debate on whether this is the right way to use an air fryer liner – and if you should use one at all. So, I spoke to Martin Senders, in-house air fryer chef at Philips who gave us his expert verdict on air fryer liners.

Senders stressed the handiness of air fryer liners when used correctly but said that “the latest TikTok trend telling people to place the air fryer liner underneath the tray will affect cooking quality, reducing the crispiness of your food.”

According to Senders, “liners should sit above the tray so that the airflow isn’t restricted.” He goes on to explain that placing the liner this way allows your air fryer to perform efficiently and it still protects the basket from any unwanted grease and grime.

To ensure your air fryer and liner are working properly, Senders states that “it’s important to weigh the liner down with enough food, as loose material can get pulled up into the heating element.” If this happens, the liner – especially if its paper – can burn and become a fire hazard.

Aside from placing your liner correctly and weighing it down properly, I’d recommend using a silicone liner for your air fryer instead, something that Senders agrees with. Not only are they designed for air fryers, but they “stay in place and allow your air fryer to work as it’s designed to. It means you get the easy clean benefits of the liner while the air circulates properly to cook food to that perfectly crisp texture.”

Pizza ovens are the latest must-have kitchen flex for those who already own every appliance known to man but still want more. And to be fair, I get it. There’s something oddly satisfying about using a sleek gadget that’s been made specifically for one job, rather than forcing your regular oven to do everything.

Clearly, I’m not the only one that thinks this. We’ve seen quite the boom in pizza ovens lately, from outdoor gas monsters built for garden parties to electric indoor models for anyone chasing that authentic pizzeria-style base. The problem is, the market’s brimming with these gadgets all promising slightly different versions of the same dream – faster cook times, better crust, and less faff.

Blackstone’s angle with its new E Series Pizza Oven Air Fryer Combo is simple – it's not just for pizza, you can do chips and nuggets, too. It’s a rotating 14-inch electric pizza oven with extra modes for fresh pizza, frozen pizza, bake, reheat and air frying, all wrapped up into one chunky countertop box.

I’ve been using Blackstone’s new pizza oven for the past month to see how well that combo idea actually holds up in real life. Here’s what I found.

Blackstone E Series Pizza Oven Air Fryer Combo review: price and availability

The Blackstone E Series Pizza Oven Air Fryer Combo was launched in late 2025 and is available to buy now in both the UK and the US.

In the UK, Blackstone lists the pizza oven as available “in store only” on its official website, with no mention of price. Thankfully, you’ll find it sold via big-name retailers online, although prices vary a lot depending on who’s got stock and what week it is. At the time of writing, you could pick it up at Currys for £349 whereas BBQWorld has it listed for £299.

In the US, pricing is a bit messier because listings vary by retailer, but its RRP stands at $395. Nevertheless, I’ve seen it on sale for as little as $215 on some sites.

Blackstone E Series Pizza Oven Air Fryer Combo review: design and build

The first thing you’re going to notice about Blackstone’s pizza oven is how big it is. It’s pretty huge, to be honest, measuring 35 x 49 x 53 cm, and weighing a hefty 12.3kg. In other words, it’s not something you can casually tuck away in a cupboard after dinner – you'll need a proper home for it. That wouldn’t be so bad if it was a sleek, sexy box, but it’s definitely not that. Nor is it something you'll want to show off when guests come ‘round or on an Instagram story. Even in plain black, it looks a little dated, with boxy edges and a front panel of fairly dull touch buttons that don’t exactly scream “premium” the way the appliance’s price would suggest.

If you’ve seen the Ooni Volt 2, you’ll know what I mean. Ooni’s electric ovens lean into that sleek, modern countertop vibe, and the Volt 2 is priced accordingly (a whole £150 more – eek). So yes, you are really paying for that premium design with the Ooni, but still, the Blackstone equivalent just doesn’t have the same appeal.

That said, the build quality is much better than the styling. The whole unit feels solid, and the pizza plate has that heavy, sturdy feel you want when you’re dealing with high heat. Thankfully, the oven’s also surprisingly well thought-out in a couple of practical ways. The viewing window is big, and the internal light is really bright, so you can actually monitor browning without constantly opening the door and dumping heat.

There’s also a small design touch I think works really well – the opening gives you a bit of extra clearance at the top when you’re sliding chunkier items in and out. This reduces the risk of you accidentally burning your knuckles when you’re throwing the pizza into what is essentially a pre-heated hot box. Phew.

Blackstone E Series Pizza Oven Air Fryer Combo review: performance and features

Despite its shortcomings in the looks department, there’s one thing you can’t deny about Blackstone’s pizza oven, and that’s its versatility. You get dedicated modes for fresh pizza, frozen pizza, air fry, bake and reheat, plus manual temperature and timer controls, and a rotating 14-inch steel plate designed to cook more evenly without you having to keep turning the pizza yourself.

In day-to-day use, the pizza side of things is the real reason this appliance exists, and once it’s behaving, it can be very good. But I do need to mention that my very first attempt was a bit of a disaster. I followed the guidance in the manual for a shop-bought fresh pizza, used the bake function as instructed, and within minutes I had an absolutely blackened base welded to the plate, while the toppings on top still looked undercooked. I am still not sure how this happened, but it instantly turned my pizza into bin food.

The good news is this was a one off event. After cleaning everything down and starting again, the problem didn’t rear its head, and it has cooked reliably since. I still think it’s worth flagging, though, because if you’re unboxing this fresh and doing your first pizza night, you don’t want the opening act to be an inedible charcoal disc. It may have been user error, a setup quirk, or just first-run weirdness, but either way, I’d recommend keeping a close eye on your first cook and not blindly trusting the printed timings.

Once I got into a rhythm, I found the cooking performance to be pretty strong. A shop-bought fresh pizza that claimed to take 11 minutes in a conventional oven came out in about seven minutes on bake, with a crispy base and nicely melted cheese. Frozen pizzas were similar, landing around the 7-8 minute mark even when the box suggested more like 10-12. That speed is the headline act here, and the rotating plate definitely helps with consistency especially if you’ve ever come across the issue of having one side perfect and one side pale when cooking pizzas in regular ovens.

Homemade pizza with fresh dough was the best surprise. The dough puffed up well, the cheese melted evenly, and it nailed that balance between crisp underneath and soft enough in the middle. When it’s on form, it really does deliver a better pizza texture than in a normal oven.

However, I did find that having to preheat the oven every time I went to cook a new pizza was a massive drag. You’re looking at around five minutes to get up to temperature, and even when you’ve just finished one pizza, you still have to wait for it to preheat again before the next one. If your plan is a rapid-fire pizza party, you might have to rethink this machine, as it does kill the vibe a bit.

Although this is most likely the issue with most electric pizza ovens, and not specific to this machine. If you want to avoid that entirely, you’re probably better off going with a real fire/gas-powered pizza oven.

Next, let’s talk about the air fryer side of things. I can confirm it works absolutely fine, and it does what it says on the tin, but it’s not the kind of air frying that’s going to replace a modern dual-zone drawer machine, if that’s what you were hoping.

When air frying in the E-series Pizza Oven, you have to use the included tray and trivet/basket setup, and you’re essentially cooking one batch at a time. Chips came out nicely crisped, and it handled the usual freezer staples without any drama. But what I think here is: if you care about air frying, you probably already own a dedicated air fryer anyway, and if you’re buying a pizza oven, the air fryer bit will be more of a novelty perk than a core reason to choose this model.

I found myself wishing Blackstone had leaned harder into the “combo” idea with more modes. Bake and reheat are handy, for sure, but for something this big, it feels like it could have pushed further into other modes, such as a roast-style function or a spatchcock chicken set up, or similar.

Still, you can’t knock this oven’s pizza-cooking performance, it just doesn’t execute it in the most efficient way.

Blackstone E Series Pizza Oven Air Fryer Combo review: verdict

The Blackstone E Series Pizza Oven Air Fryer Combo is a slightly odd appliance, because it’s both better and more limited than it first sounds. It’s better in the sense that, once you’ve got your settings dialled in, it cooks pizzas quickly and consistently, and the rotating plate plus window-and-light combo makes the process feel super easy. It also feels sturdy enough that it should stand the test of time.

However, the appliance is limited in that it’s absolutely massive for what is: a pizza cooking machine. The air fryer mode works, but it’s basic, single-batch stuff, and it’s not going to replace the convenience of a proper dual-zone air fryer with sync cooking. With preheating between pizzas taking a while, you do sometimes end up wondering if it’s easier to just bang the pizza in the oven and save the kitchen worktop space.

If you’ve got the room, love making pizza regularly, and want fast, crispy results without going outdoors, you’ll definitely have fun with it. But if you’re hoping for a true “two appliances in one” superstar, it feels more like a pizza oven with an air fryer bonus than a genuine combo alternative. For me, that’s just not worth the RRP.

Cosori has just launched a new edition of its Turbo Tower air fryer that could give the bestselling Ninja Double Stack a run for its money. The new Cosori Turbo Tower Compact 8.6-Litre Air Fryer claims to be one of the slimmest air fryers in the 8-10-litre category – but it’s much chunkier than I expected.

Launched back in 2024, the Ninja Double Stack completely revolutionised air fryer designs by stacking two baskets atop of each other rather than side to side. Since then, many manufacturers have followed in Ninja’s footsteps with similar styles – Cosori being one of them.

Cosori’s version was the Cosori Turbo Tower which we rated highly in our review. The 10.8-litre air fryer also stacked compartments and measured 40.5cm height and 30cm width. Now, the brand has made its Turbo Tower air fryer even slimmer with the new model measuring 36.5cm height and 27.5cm width, and offering 8.6-litres of capacity.

The Cosori Turbo Tower Compact 8.6-Litre Air Fryer is much slimmer than its predecessor, but you also have to take into account that it’s gone down from 10.8-litres to 8.6-litres. In pictures, it looks chunkier than I was expecting but it still takes up far less room than a ‘traditional’ dual air fryer with horizontal baskets.

Each basket has 4.3-litres of capacity which can be used independently or simultaneously. It has six functions to choose from, including air fry, roast, bake, grill, reheat and dehydrate, and can cook for up to four people at a time.

Using Cosori’s hot-air technology, the Turbo Tower Compact 8.6-Litre Air Fryer has a top-down heating system with dual DC motors for fast and even cooking results. It also has three fan speeds for precise and customisable air flow that claims to cook food up to 33% faster compared to rear-heated air fryers.

The Cosori Turbo Tower Compact 8.6-Litre Air Fryer is available to buy now for £169.99 at Cosori.

Air fryers have become one of those annoying kitchen inevitabilities. You tell yourself you’ll never bother with one, then you convince yourself it might be worth it for the odd quick meal, and suddenly, you’re doing chicken on Tuesday, wedges on Wednesday, and roast tatties on Thursday. Before you know it, you’ve turned your weekly eating schedule into a Craig David song by Sunday.

Ninja has been the brand most people associate with that air fryer takeover, and to be fair, it’s earned it. The brand’s machines are intuitive, consistent and reliable, and they tend to nail the day-to-day basics without you needing to think too hard.

Meanwhile, the rest of the industry hasn’t exactly been sat on its hands. It’s turned into a full-on air fryer arms race, with brands trying to win people over with bigger capacities and innovative features like viewing windows and app connectivity. Basically, anything that makes an air fryer feel like a proper oven replacement, rather than just the thing you fire up for frozen beige food when you’re feeling lazy.

That is exactly the lane Haier is trying to muscle into with it's incredibly long named I-Master Series 3 Flex Double Drawer Air Fryer. On paper, it has it all going on. It sports a massive 11-litre maxi-drawer that can be used as one big space or split into two zones with a divider and sync function, naturally, alongside a viewing window and internal light, plus eight cooking functions, including the lesser-seen slow cook and defrost.

I’ve been using it for the past month in place of my usual air fryer across quick weeknight dinners, full English breakfasts and, of course, more frozen chips than you can shake a spatula at. Here’s what it’s been like to live with.

Haier I-Master Series 3 Flex Double Drawer Air Fryer review: Price and availability

The I-Master Series 3 Flex Double Drawer Air Fryer (HAF3ADW 001) is available to buy now from Haier’s official website for a UK RRP of £229.99, putting it in the more premium end of the air fryer world, particularly for a model that is trying to compete with the big-name flex-drawer crowd.

However, Haier has already discounted it quite heavily right from launch. At the time of writing, it was listed for just £149. While that's not a small difference, it’s the difference between a serious purchase and an actual bargain, especially for an 11-litre flex model like this.

Outside the UK/Europe, it gets a bit murkier. I couldn’t find an official US or Australian product listing with local pricing on Haier’s regional sites, so if you’re reading this abroad, you might be looking at imports rather than a local launch. If you do go by currency conversion on the UK RRP, £229.99 works out at roughly $310 / AU$450.

Haier I-Master Series 3 Flex Double Drawer Air Fryer review: design and build

First things first: this thing is not subtle. Thanks to its bigger-than-average capacity, it’s pretty cumbersome and looks rather bulky on a kitchen counter. Measuring around 36cm wide and just under 50cm deep, you need to be honest with yourself about your worktop space before you commit.

That said, there is a good reason behind this bigger footprint. The topline feature here is the huge maxi-drawer, which is designed in the same way many air fryers are these days – as one large cooking zone for bigger portions, or as two separate zones with a divider, so you can cook different foods at different times and temperatures. It's the kind of setup that makes a lot of sense for family cooking, or for anyone who wants to do a whole meal without juggling multiple appliances.

The best design feature is probably the viewing window. This is great because you don’t have to keep opening the drawer to check on how your food’s cooking, saving on heat escape, which can mess with cooking consistency. With this Haier air fryer, you can just tap the light button and have a gander at how the food’s doing.

There is a small catch, though. The internal light is positioned on the left side, which means visibility is best on that side. If you're using the drawer in split mode and you have food on the right, you can’t see everything. It is not a dealbreaker, but it did feel like Haier has cut corners here on including a feature that’s otherwise a big selling point.

Build-wise, the Haier air fryer does not seem all that premium. It boasts a slightly plasticky vibe, with the casing and general finish feeling a bit cheap, especially compared to some higher-end air fryer models that feel more solid. Nothing feels flimsy, though – it’s been absolutely fine during my month of use – and it looks decent, but if you are expecting it to feel expensive in hand, it doesn’t really deliver that.

Haier I-Master Series 3 Flex Double Drawer Air Fryer review: performance and features

Let’s get the big annoyance out of the way first, because it’s the thing that affected almost everything I cooked in this air fryer: the I-Master Series 3 Flex Double Drawer Air Fryer, wait for it, tops out at 200°C. Maybe I’m overreacting, and reviewing air fryers for a living has warped my brain into having niche, slightly unhinged expectations of an inanimate kitchen appliance. But honestly, it feels like a weird choice to me.

Sure, most air fryers sit around 200°C to 210°C, but plenty of popular models push higher for crisping - especially if they have bigger capacities like this one. My old Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer had a 230°C “max crisp” setting that’s brilliant for quickly finishing food with a proper crunch. With the Haier, you simply do not have the option for that final blast of heat.

If you want that final crunch on chips, breaded bits, roast potatoes, or anything frozen that relies on a hot blast at the end, you’ll often find yourself adding extra minutes. The problem is that extra time can dry the inside of food more than you’d like, especially with things like chicken pieces or thicker items where you want the middle to stay juicy. It’s not a dealbreaker, and perhaps the average person won’t even notice it all that much. But, for me, it’s a constant little compromise, and it feels strange to see that on such as big, family-sized air fryer.

That said, once you adjust your timings, it generally cooks well. Everyday stuff like bacon is easy and predictable, and the non-stick grill plates make it simple to turn food mid-cook without it sticking or tearing. I also found it handled bigger, busier loads better than a standard twin-basket air fryer because you’ve got so much surface area to spread food out, which is often the real limiter with air frying.

The flex drawer setup also works really well here. As one huge zone, I found the 11-litre capacity super useful for batch cooking and family meals. I managed a full English for three people in one go, with sausages, bacon and hash browns, without it feeling like I was stacking food in a way that ruins airflow.

When you add the divider, it becomes a dual-zone machine with the Sync function letting you run different times and temperatures while still having everything finish together. That is the feature that makes this style of air fryer feel like it’s actually designed for real meals, not just side dishes.

My biggest day-to-day frustration, however, has to be the controls. The air fryer’s touch-control dashboard takes way more pressing than it should. The icons and numbers are small, it’s not especially intuitive, and it feels slower to operate than rivals, especially if you’re used to the simplicity of a dial-based setup - like on the brilliantly performing Panasonic Flex NF-BC1000KXC that I reviewed recently.

The most annoying example is when a cook finishes and you realise something needs a few minutes extra heat. Instead of a quick add-time option, you’ll find yourself having to restart the whole programme just to tack on a couple of minutes, which is frustratingly long-winded.

Then there’s the machine’s unnecessarily loud shake reminder, which can be quite jarring mid-cycle. Sometimes it’s helpful, especially for chips, but most times it feels pointless, and during my time with the machine, I couldn’t find a way to turn it off. You’ll either learn to ignore it or you’ll start rolling your eyes at it pretty quickly.

You do get a good spread of cooking modes, though. Haier includes eight functions: air fry, grill, roast, bake, dry, reheat, defrost and slow cook. Defrost is a nice inclusion that you don’t always see on air fryers, and it helps the machine feel a bit more versatile than the usual presets. There’s also the hOn app connection, but based on my experience, I wouldn’t buy this expecting proper remote control in a meaningful way. It’s more like a companion for recipes and guidance than something that genuinely changes how you use the machine.

Haier I-Master Series 3 Flex Double Drawer Air Fryer review: verdict

The Haier I-Master Series 3 Flex Double Drawer Air Fryer is a well-performing, big-drawer air fryer with a couple of genuinely useful ideas, especially the viewing window and the flexible split-zone setup. For family cooking and batch meals, it’s lovely and roomy, capable and generally reliable, and the range of cooking modes adds versatility.

But the 200°C max temperature is a strange limitation for a modern air fryer, and it makes crisping feel slower than it should, while the touch controls are more fiddly and long-winded than rivals. If you find it at a big discount, it becomes much easier to recommend. At full price, it's harder to justify next to more polished competition.

Watch out Ninja – Tower has launched two Elite air fryers, and I can’t decide which one I like the best! The new line-up includes the Elite 11 Litre Flexi Drawer Air Fryer and the Elite 8 Litre Dual Basket Air Fryer, both of which have versatile, spacious designs, and come with affordable price tags.

Starting with the Tower Elite 11 Litre Flexi Drawer Air Fryer, this air fryer looks similar to the Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer Air Fryer with its massive single basket design. Inside, you get 11 litres of cooking space, and you can separate it into two 5.5-litre drawers with a divider.

The rounded digital screen has eight presets, including steak, chicken, fish and fires, and allows you to customise the timer, temperature and cooking settings via the dial. You can choose one setting for the entire compartment, or select two different cooking times and temperatures for when the air fryer is split into two.

Like the Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer, the Tower Elite 11 Litre Flexi Drawer Air Fryer has syncing functions, including Smart Finish and Match Cook. The former allows you to cook at different temperatures and settings but cooking finishes at the same time in both baskets, while the latter matches cook settings in both zones.

Next, the Tower Elite 8 Litre Dual Basket Air Fryer has a slightly smaller capacity than the 11 Litre model, and has similar looks with its digital control panel that also has the same syncing settings. But where it’s different is it has two four litre permanent baskets which both have viewing windows.

The Tower Elite 8 Litre Dual Basket Air Fryer has internal cooking lights so you can quickly and easily see inside the air fryer via the windows. This means you don’t need to open the drawer to check in on your cooking progress which can save you time and energy.

I’ve covered air fryers for years on T3, and these designs are two of my favourite air fryer styles. Viewing windows should be a must-have at this point, and a large drawer that can be separated into multiple drawers is even more handy if you’re catering for multiple people.

The new Tower Elite air fryers are available to buy now at Tower, with the Elite 11 Litre Flexi Drawer priced at £119.99, and the Elite 8 Litre Dual Basket costing £149.99.

Salter has expanded its air fryer lineup with the launch of the new VertiCook Ultra. It features a stacked design and comes in white or grey, making it a great fit for modern kitchens where looks matter just as much as performance.

It follows on from the original VertiCook View, which launched in May last year. Both models offer the same generous 9-litre capacity, but the Ultra skips the viewing window – something plenty of people actually prefer for a more minimalist look.

With an RRP of £99.99, the VertiCook Ultra is available from Salter’s online store as well as AO.

The VertiCook Ultra comes with nine preset cooking functions, including handy options like Sync & Match and Keep Warm. Everything is controlled via a digital LED touchscreen with a control dial, and the temperature can be adjusted from 60-230°C.

Design wise, it definitely takes a few cues from Ninja’s best-looking air fryer, but at a more accessible price point. Measuring roughly 29cm x 42cm x 37cm, it’s around 40% slimmer than the VertiCook View, making it a great choice for anyone who wants a stylish air fryer without sacrificing too much counter space.

Air fryers have gone from novelty to kitchen essential at an almost alarming pace. Ninja has long been the brand to beat – partly because its machines are simple to use, partly because they’re everywhere, and partly because once you’ve done chips at a fraction of the cost of running a full oven, it’s hard to go back.

But as the space has matured, rival brands have realised they can’t 'out-Ninja' Ninja, so they’ve started adding features the market leader doesn’t have. Steam. Windows. Extra heating elements. Bigger, weirder drawers. Smarter ways to cook a whole meal at once.

Enter the Panasonic Flex (NF-BC1000KXC) Air Fryer – a 9.6-litre beast sporting not only with a removable divider for dual-zone cooking, but with a viewing window and light, 360-degree cooking with heating elements above and below the food drawee, and a built-in water tank designed to keep food moist while still crisping the outside.

I’ve been cooking with this air fryer over the past month – from lazy weeknight dinners to big weekend English breakfasts – to see if Panasonic’s clever ideas hold up in real life. This is how I got on.

Panasonic Flex Air Fryer review: price and availability

Panasonic first teased the Flex Air Fryer back in September 2025, naming the appliance its biggest air fryer model to date and positioning it as a compact oven alternative with unique and innovative features not many of its rivals have.

Since then, it’s landed properly in the UK, and the specific model I tested, the NF-BC1000KXC is now available from Panasonic’s official store or Amazon for £189.99 / $255 / AU$377. Although, I can’t seem to find it listed in stores outside of Europe, so it’s likely not available in the US just yet.

Nevertheless, that price undercuts plenty of the more premium, dual-drawer air fryer crowd while offering a bigger overall capacity than many big-name rivals. Still, it’s not cheap compared to some of the more affordable midrange options, like the Instant Vortex Plus VersaZone air fryer, but for the amount of useful cooking tech you’re getting here, it sits in a pretty sweet spot.

Panasonic Flex Air Fryer review: design and build

From the front, the Panasonic Flex looks almost…cute? It’s neat, fairly understated in black, and it doesn’t take up more worktop space in the way some of the more aggressive air fryer designs do. Then you pull the drawer out, and it just keeps going.

That depth is the headline feature here, and it’s why Panasonic can confidently say the 9.6-litre basket fits a full 30cm pizza. In practice, it’s almost liberating – no more cutting pizzas in half to squeeze them into smaller drawers. I also loved being able to lay out food in a single layer without stacking everything, which is often the real limiter with air fryers, whatever the litre volume might say on the box.

The viewing window and internal light feel like “nice-to-have” features until you live with them. Then you realise how often you normally open an air fryer drawer out of pure paranoia. Panasonic’s tempered-glass window lets you keep an eye on browning without dumping heat every five minutes, and the light can be toggled on when you actually need it. It’s a simple idea, but it makes the whole cooking process calmer especially when you’re adjusting to a new machine’s timings.

As for build quality, this is where the Flex starts to wobble (literally). The overall unit feels solid enough, and at 9.6kg it’s not exactly flimsy on the counter. But some of the key touchpoints don’t feel as premium as I expected for an appliance costing just short of 200 quid. The touch panel is fine functionally, yet it attracts smudges like nobody’s business, which looks a bit gross after a few uses. While I like that Panasonic uses touch controls plus two dials (it’s quick to set temp and time), the panel itself doesn’t have that edge that makes it look or feel expensive.

The bigger issue is the metal drawer divider. I think whoever designed this at Panasonic really needs their heads looking at. It’s astonishingly thin and flimsy for something that’s meant to be one of the product’s defining features. In the hand, it feels like I could bend it without much effort, and once it’s inside the drawer it doesn’t always feel secure or aligned, but I’ll talk more about how frustrating this is in the Performance section Nevertheless, Panasonic nailed the concept with the Flex - one big zone or two smaller zones depending on the meal but the execution of that divider feels like a big mistake. Big. Huge.

Another design note, while not as annoying as the flimsy divider, is the drawer’s height, which feels a little shallow. Panasonic’s own marketing shows a whole chicken, and yes, you can cook one, but it’ll have to be a small one. If you’re trying to roast a taller bird, like a turkey, or you’re cooking something that puffs up, clearance becomes a real consideration. I actually think the Flex would be a better product if it was slightly less “compact” overall and gave the basket a bit more room vertically.

Panasonic Flex Air Fryer review: performance

Let’s start with the headline tech, because Panasonic isn’t just doing “air fryer but bigger” here. The Flex combines 360-degree air flow with multiple heating elements, two up top and one at the bottom. This is a big part of why it cooks so evenly. With my usual air fryer, I’m used to giving chips and wings a shake halfway through, or flipping certain foods to avoid the dreaded “one side pale, one side perfect” problem. With the Flex, however, I found myself doing that less. The bottom heat helps crisp the underside without needing constant attention, and it’s especially effective when you’re cooking flatter foods like pizza, fish fillets or breaded items.

Then there’s the “Gentle Steam” feature. Panasonic pumps steam from a 200ml rear water tank into the cooking chamber at the touch of a button, designed to hydrate the surface of food and help hot air conduct heat more evenly. In my kitchen, this was the feature that most consistently changed the results. Chicken thighs stayed noticeably juicier. Salmon came out tender rather than slightly “dry baked”, which is a common air fryer issue. Even reheating certain leftovers felt less like resurrecting them and more like actually reheating them.

You’ll have to be careful using this feature with certain foods, however, as it won’t work well if you want crispy results, like roast potatoes. If you’re using the divider, Panasonic notes that the steam function can only be used on the left zone. That’s not a dealbreaker, but it does mean you need to think about how you 'zone' your meal. If I was doing chicken (steam) and veg (no steam), I’d put the chicken on the left. If you want steam on both zones at once, you can’t – at least not in the split configuration. I never found this to be an issue during my cooking with it, though.

As for modes, you get eight presets: Air Fry, Roast, Bake, Pizza, Grill, Reheat, Defrost and Ferment, plus manual control from 35°C to 230°C. Ferment is the quirky one, aimed at yoghurt making or proofing dough, and while I’m not fermenting every week, I appreciate the ambition. It’s also a good sign that Panasonic is thinking beyond chips and nuggets, and the free Panasonic Kitchen+ app with over 80 recipes certainly leans into that idea.

On the subject of temperature, 230°C is plenty for most everyday air frying, but if you’re coming from a model with a higher “max crisp” style temperature, you may notice the difference on certain frozen foods that rely on a blast of extreme heat for a proper, satisfying crunch. The saving grace is that bottom heat and airflow combo. It crisps efficiently even without the extra few degrees, but I still would’ve liked Panasonic to push the ceiling slightly higher for pure crisping power.

The dual-zone concept is, in theory, a best-of-both-worlds setup: one huge drawer for big items (pizza, wings, tray bakes), or two independent zones with their own time and temperature, plus a sync function so everything finishes together. In practice, I mostly loved it, until the divider started acting up. Because it doesn’t always feel firmly seated, it can slip or fall if you’re loading food in a hurry, which is maddening when you’re mid-cook and trying not to dump heat. It also means you never feel 100% confident that you’ve truly separated the two zones. For an appliance that’s literally called 'Flex', that’s pretty unforgivable.

Still, the core cooking performance is excellent. In fact, it’s almost too good if you’re used to a more “standard” air fryer. The first week, I overcooked a couple of batches simply because the Flex browned food faster than I was used to with my everyday Ninja air fryer - likely thanks to the additional heat source and the way steam can help heat transfer. It doesn’t take long to adapt, but it’s worth saying – don’t assume your usual timings will translate perfectly. The window helps a lot here, because you can easily keep an eye on progress (when you remember it’s there).

Cleaning is thankfully straightforward. The basket, crisper plate and divider use a PFAS-free non-stick ceramic coating, and the crisper plate/divider are dishwasher safe, which is a bonus. After a month of use, it’s stayed pretty spick and span considering what I’ve put it through.

While my experience with the Panasonic Flex was mostly positive overall, I guess my 'wish list' item would be a temperature probe. Ninja has made the digital cooking probe feel almost essential on some of its models, and Panasonic’s ambitions to rival the brand would’ve matched perfectly with something that takes the guesswork out of bigger meat cooks. But, I guess – like with anything – you can’t have it all.

Panasonic Flex Air Fryer review: verdict

The Panasonic Flex NF-BC1000KXC Air Fryer is one of the most innovative air fryers I’ve used in a while. The big drawer is a game-changer for real family cooking, and the fact it can take a full 30cm pizza without you getting the scissors out is reason enough for some households to upgrade.

Add the viewing window, proper bottom heat, and Gentle Steam function, which makes chicken and fish come out noticeably juicier, and you’ve got an appliance that really does flirt with the idea of replacing your oven for day-to-day meals. At £189.99, it feels like strong value for what you’re getting, especially as Panasonic originally pitched it as a major, “largest to date” launch.

But I can’t ignore the abomination that is the drawer divider. It’s too flimsy, and too central to the Flex’s whole identity to be anything other than a meaningful flaw. Fix that, give the basket a bit more height, and Panasonic would have a category leader on its hands. As it stands, it’s still an excellent air fryer but just one that falls a frustrating step short of perfection.

If the loud beeping your air fryer makes is giving you a headache, then you’ll want to check out this hidden feature.

Air fryers are easily the most popular kitchen appliance in recent years, but that’s not to say that they’re perfect. The main area where air fryers falter isn’t anything to do with cooking performance either – it’s actually the loud noises they make.

In general, air fryers don’t make a crazy amount of noise. As they rapidly circulate hot air inside the cooking chamber, air fryers tend to make a similar style and volume of noise that an oven or a cooker hood makes.

In fact, it’s been estimated that air fryers make up to 60 decibels of sound which is considered a normal amount of volume that you’d experience in a restaurant or office. But what really makes them noisy is its beeps which can be extremely loud and high-pitched.

If you use your air fryer regularly, you’ll have heard just how loud the beeps can be. Typically, your air fryer will beep as it starts its programme, after it’s preheated and when it’s finished cooking your meal. Some models will also beep to tell you when to shake the basket, so air fryers can beep between three to five times per use.

So, if your air fryer’s beeping is getting too annoying and disruptive, I’ve found this hidden feature that can effectively ‘mute’ your air fryer – here’s how to do it.

How to turn off your air fryer’s beeps

To turn off the beeping on your air fryer, all you have to do is press and hold the Time and Temperature buttons at the same time for up to five seconds. After this length of time, your air fryer’s screen will display ‘Sound Off’ which will have turned off the beeping. It goes without saying but your air fryer should be in standby mode as you do this and not cooking anything.

This hidden feature has been found to work on Ninja and Instant Pot air fryers. Some models from other brands have a similar way to stop the beeping where you hold down Stop and Cancel buttons, so it really depends on the brand, make and model of air fryer that you have.

I’d recommend checking your air fryer’s instructions first to see how you can turn it on mute. There are some older or budget models that won’t have a mute setting, so you’ll just have to put up with the loud beeping unfortunately!

Some sources suggest you can physically disconnect the internal speaker. However, this requires you to remove the control panel which is something I wouldn’t suggest and will likely void your warranty.

Xiaomi has just launched a brand new air fryer, and it’s shaping up to be a strong contender amongst the best air fryers. The new Xiaomi Smart Double Stack Air Fryer increases the capacity thanks to its clever stacked design, offering a generous 12 litres split across two vertically stacked baskets.

There are 14 preset cooking modes, all controlled via the colour LCD touchscreen on the front, and you can also connect it to the Xiaomi Home app. From there, you’ll find guided recipes, a drying mode and the option to schedule cooking up to 24 hours in advance.

It’s currently available on Xioami's online store in selected European countries for €199.99. There’s no confirmed UK launch date just yet, but the product listing is already live, and given that most of Xiaomi’s other air fryers are sold in the UK, it should follow suit.

The Smart Double Stack Air Fryer has a maximum output of 2,800W, with hot air circulating evenly around both baskets. Temperatures can be set anywhere between 40 and 230°C, and you can either cook different foods at different settings or sync both baskets at the touch of a button.

Despite its larger capacity, the design is surprisingly compact at 520 x 335 x 457mm, making it 35% smaller horizontally than Xiaomi’s Dual Zone Air Fryer 10L. The baskets and accessories are also dishwasher-safe, which is always great to see.

Watch out, Ninja – COSORI has quietly announced its new Iconic air fryer, and it definitely lives up to its name. With non-toxic materials at the forefront of its design, the COSORI Iconic air fryer is made from stainless steel and glass, setting a new standard for air fryers.

Most air fryers are constructed from plastic, ceramic, stainless steel and non-stick coatings, the latter of which leads some people to worry that their air fryer is toxic. While stainless steel does make up some elements of air fryer designs in the form baskets and racks, the COSORI Iconic air fryer is one of the first to have a stainless steel structure.

The new COSORI Iconic air fryer has both a stainless steel interior and exterior, and is built with as little plastic parts as possible. The air fryer is made up of tempered glass, a DC motor, and a metal interior with ceramic, non-stick coating on all surfaces that come in contact with food, so there’s hardly any plastic used.

Aside from looking the part, the COSORI Iconic air fryer is durable and corrosion resistant, thanks to its brushed metal finish. Located on the glass at the top of the air fryer is the controls and display, and is where you can select time, temperature and cooking function.

Despite being a single air fryer which is traditionally smaller than dual basket models, the COSORI Iconic air fryer has a generous 6.5-quart capacity. It has six functions, including air fry, bake, roast, proof, dehydrate and reheat, and it has a wide temperature range from 90 - 450°F.

As smart technology continues to take over the kitchen, the COSORI Iconic air fryer is compatible with the VeSync app which unlocks recipes and allows you to operate the air fryer remotely.

Users can also adjust time and temperature via their phone, and if you select a recipe in the app, the COSORI Iconic air fryer will automatically be set to the right specifications. The COSORI Iconic air fryer is also compatible with Alexa and Google Assistant voice controls.

The COSORI Iconic air fryer is available to buy for $249 at COSORI. As of writing, UK pricing and availability has yet to be announced.

Not many people realise that Philips actually designed the world’s first air fryer back in 2010 (file that away for your next pub quiz), so I always get a little excited when the brand launches something new. The Philips 5000 Series was my favourite air fryer release of 2025 and quickly shot to the top of our best air fryer guide, so I had pretty high expectations for the new Philips 4000 Series.

This time around, Philips has gone for a stacked design with equal-sized baskets, which immediately sets it apart from its predecessors. It also looks a bit different to what we’re used to, but now brings some useful new features that I couldn’t wait to try out.

Philips 4000 Series Stacked Dual Basket Air Fryer review: price and availability

The Philips 4000 Series Stacked Dual Basket Air Fryer has an RRP of £270 (roughly $320) but it’s currently discounted to £169.99 at several retailers, including Amazon, Currys and John Lewis.

I’m not entirely sure why this discount has appeared so soon after launch, but it just makes it more affordable, so who’s complaining?

Philips 4000 Series Stacked Dual Basket Air Fryer review: design and features

The 4000 Series immediately stands out with its thoughtful, space-saving design. Unlike traditional air fryers that dominate your countertop, this model follows recent trends with two stacked baskets, making the most of vertical space. The exterior is sleek and modern, and the controls feel premium and intuitive to the touch.

One of the biggest design highlights is the dual-basket system, featuring separate temperature and time settings for each 5-litre basket. It’s a huge convenience for families or anyone who meal preps, and despite loving the smaller basket in the 3000 and 500 Series for sides, it's nice to have two large baskets at once.

Another standout feature is that both baskets have viewing windows and internal lights, which is probably one of my favourite things about this model. You no longer have to keep opening the baskets and letting cold air in, which slows cooking time – so it’s a small feature that makes a surprisingly big difference.

The 4000 Series also features Philips’ Rapid Air Technology, circulating hot air quickly and efficiently for crispy, evenly cooked results. There are 13 cooking functions, including air fry, bake, grill, roast and more, plus six ingredient presets to make cooking simpler.

Cleaning is also easy, with both baskets and crisper trays being dishwasher-safe. Each basket also has a non-stick coatings, meaning food releases easily.

Philips 4000 Series Stacked Dual Basket Air Fryer review: performance

After a few weeks of using it, I can confidently say the Philips 4000 Series is a really strong entry into the stacked air fryer market. The design is excellent overall, but my absolute favourite feature has to be the viewing windows and built-in light. Once you’ve used an air fryer where you can actually see your food cooking, it’s very hard to go back. Being able to check progress without opening the basket just makes life easier, and I really hope Philips keeps this feature in future models.

The interface is another win. If you’ve ever used a Philips air fryer before, you’ll feel right at home here. It’s clean, intuitive and almost identical to previous models, so there’s very little learning curve involved.

Check out my TikTok below to see the air fryer itself in action:

In terms of performance, food was always cooked through, which I’ve put down to Philips’ Rapid Air technology. However, it did take a bit of time to get used to cooking times, especially as the 4000 Series feels slightly different in how it cooks compared to the 5000 Series. I found manual settings needed a little longer, whilst some presets ran a bit too long and could overcook food if left unchecked. Thankfully, those viewing windows came very handy whilst I was getting to everything.

You’ll also need to shake food a bit more often than with older models. Unlike the 5000 Series, which reminds you halfway through, the 4000 Series tends to beep every 10 minutes or so. This isn't a dealbreaker for me, but it does stop you getting too comfy on the sofa whilst dinner's cooking.

My biggest gripe is the basket design. Because of the rear grate (presumably to improve airflow), you can’t really soak the baskets in soapy water – something I’ve always done with my air fryer. It also means you need to be careful when cooking fatty foods like sausages, as grease can drip out when you’re handling the baskets. For this model, I’d actually recommend using paper or silicone liners, even though I usually prefer washing the baskets properly after each use.

That aside, once you get the hang of it, the results are excellent. The viewing windows, simple controls and overall design make the Philips 4000 Series a very enjoyable air fryer to use – with just a few quirks to be aware of.

Philips 4000 Series Stacked Dual Basket Air Fryer review: verdict

The Philips 4000 Series is a confident and well-executed step into the stacked air fryer space. Its standout viewing windows, built-in light and intuitive controls make everyday cooking easier, whilst results are consistently strong once you’ve mastered the timings. It's not entirely perfect, as the basket design limits soaking and cooking times take a little getting used to, but these aren't an excuse not to buy. If you like the idea of a stacked air fryer with great visibility and classic Philips reliability, the 4000 Series is a great choice.

Philips 4000 Series Stacked Dual Basket Air Fryer review: alternatives to consider

If you’re weighing up alternatives, the Ninja Double Stack Air Fryer has a similar stacked design and is only 0.5 litres smaller in capacity, but it lacks a viewing window and is slightly more expensive – so I know which one I’d pick.

Another option is the Philips 5000 Series, which despite being much bigger horizontally and also doesn’t have a window, it's still one of the best air fryers I've ever tested. I love its dual steam and air fry function, and the cooking results were slightly easier to get a hang of, but that’s down to personal preference.

Watch out, Ninja – Haier has just launched its latest jumbo-sized air fryer, and it could give the Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer a run for its money. The new Haier I-Master Series 3 Flex Double Drawer Air Fryer has a huge 11.5-litre capacity and dual zone cooking technology that’s ideal for batch cooking and healthy new years meal prepping.

Haier is arguably best known for its larger appliances, like ovens, but its air fryers are also seriously impressive. Its latest launch, the Haier I-Master Series 3 Flex Double Drawer Air Fryer is designed to offer flexibility in the kitchen, something busy households definitely need.

The Haier I-Master Series 3 Flex Double Drawer Air Fryer looks similar to the Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer air fryer with its large flexible maxi-drawer that can be used as one large basket or two compartments. The entire capacity of the air fryer is 11.5-litres, but you can split it down the middle with the divider to make smaller compartments for multiple meals or sides.

Once you’ve divided the Haier I-Master Series 3 Flex Double Drawer Air Fryer, you can cook in each zone using its dual zone technology. Each basket has its own heating element, so you can cook at different temperatures and times but have your meal finish at the same time with its Sync function.

Like most air fryers nowadays, the Haier I-Master Series 3 Flex Double Drawer Air Fryer could effectively replace some of your other kitchen appliances. It has eight functions, including air fry, roast, bake, grill, slow cook, dry, reheat and defrost, so it could also be used as an oven, microwave and more.

My favourite feature of the Haier I-Master Series 3 Flex Double Drawer Air Fryer is its viewing window. Instead of opening the drawer and disrupting your cooking, you can quickly check in on your food’s progress via the viewing window. It also has an internal light, a feature I predict more air fryers introducing in 2026.

Similar to other air fryers of this size, the Haier I-Master Series 3 Flex Double Drawer Air Fryer is priced at £229.99 and available to buy at Haier.

Despite their surge in popularity happening a few years ago, the best air fryers are still right at the top of many Christmas wish lists every year. It actually makes a lot of sense – new and more exciting models are launching all the time, which means the air fryers that took over our kitchens during lockdown are starting to feel a little outdated.

So, if you’ve got a shiny new model still sitting in its box after the Christmas rush, you’re in the right place. Below, you’ll find three simple things to do after receiving a new air fryer, plus exactly where to start if you’re feeling a bit unsure about using it.

You'll be an air fryer expert in no time!

1. Get to know your air fryer

Before you start throwing everything in, take a bit of time to actually get familiar with your air fryer. Read the manual, learn what each setting does, and check the temperature and time ranges. Some models have pre-set programmes that are great for beginners, whilst others give you more manual control.

It’s also worth doing a quick test run to burn off any manufacturing smells, especially if you don't want to risk having an odd smelling meal for your first time.

2. Start with simple recipes

It’s tempting to dive straight into ambitious recipes, but the best way to build confidence is by starting simple. Foods like frozen chips, chicken wings, salmon fillets or roasted vegetables are perfect first tries and help you understand cooking times and crisping levels.

You could also buy yourself a recipe book that's specifically intended to be used alongside air fryers. The Delicious Air Fryer by Mob is one I always revert to if you need any ideas.

3. Learn the cleaning and maintenance routine

An air fryer is only fun if it’s easy to live with, so sorting out a cleaning routine early on makes a big difference. Most baskets and trays are dishwasher-safe, but checking first is always a good idea. You should also get into the habit of wiping the inside after use and cleaning the basket regularly to stop grease build-up and lingering smells.

Remember to let everything cool before washing, and avoid abrasive sponges that can damage non-stick coatings.

Check out our advice on how to clean an air fryer for more tips and tricks.

Not sure what to do with your Christmas leftovers? Well, this Jamie Oliver air fryer hack looks like it could reinvent the classic bubble and squeak – and it only takes 20 minutes!

Celebrity chef, Jamie Oliver has really gone in on all things air fryers this year. As part of his 20 year-long collaboration with Tefal, Oliver and Tefal teamed up on a new dual basket air fryer for 2025, which has two asymmetrical baskets, a generous 8.3-litre capacity and subtle Jamie Oliver x Tefal branding.

Aside from his very own air fryer, Oliver also released his Easy Air Fryer cookbook and has his own air fryer TV series – so it’s safe to say that he knows a thing or two about air fryer cooking. Now, he has a solution for your Christmas leftovers that uses up all your leftover vegetables.

In a recent video posted on his Instagram page, he says to get rid of your leftover vegetables, you should simply “chuck it in the air fryer.” In his video, he’s seen chopping up Brussel sprouts, parsnips, carrots and potatoes into small pieces and mashing them up with a potato masher.

From there, he rolls the mixture into balls before air frying them for 20 minutes. Instead of using the classic fried technique for bubble and squeak, this version is slightly healthier as it doesn’t use as much oil as you would with a frying pan.

Christmas and New Years isn’t exactly the time to be worrying about avoiding too much food and drink, but this new bubble and squeak air fryer method does cut down on some oil and fats, while helping you trim down on your leftovers. It’s definitely a recipe I’ll be trying today – as well as these other 5 Christmas leftover recipes to try in your air fryer.

If you’re cooking Christmas lunch tomorrow, you may want to reconsider what you’re using to cook it with. Everyone’s favourite appliance, the not-so humble air fryer has become a firm favourite for cooking, well, just about anything, but there are some foods you should never put in the air fryer.

While cooking with an oven has become old news, it’s encouraged to utilise it for your Christmas lunch as much as possible. The main reason for this is it's bigger, so you can fill it up with extra racks and layers of food. But while an oven isn’t as energy-efficient as an air fryer, using one is actually much easier when cooking larger quantities of food.

One thing that people don’t consider when using an air fryer to cook lots of food is how often you have to empty and clean the baskets, and reset it with a different function, time and temperature to cook the next batch. This can be quite time-consuming if you’re using it for your turkey, sides, desserts, and more.

As an air fryer expert, I’d encourage you to use yours to cook your Christmas sides, but there are some festive foods you should never cook in your air fryer – here’s why.

1. A whole turkey

Before I start getting angry emails, yes – it is possible to cook a turkey in an air fryer. But if you’re cooking a whole turkey, there’s a strong chance that it won’t fit inside your air fryer – unless you have something like the Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer which has a huge single basket that can fit something like an entire leg of lamb.

Aside from fitting it into the air fryer, a whole turkey can easily catch in different places, particularly on the heating elements. This is why if you’re going to cook a turkey in your air fryer, it’s best to break it up so you cook the crown and drumsticks separately – or you can just use your oven as normal.

2. Yorkshire puddings

In general, wet batter should steer clear from an air fryer for a number of reasons. Of course, if you’re not making your own Yorkshire puddings from scratch, you can definitely cook frozen ones or reheat pre-cooked ones in an air fryer, but if you’re making your own batter, you won’t get the best results with an air fryer.

The main reason for this is you need to use a considerable amount of oil to cook the batter. Air fryers famously use very little oil so wet batter in an air fryer means your Yorkshire puddings won’t crisp up properly. Not only that, but the liquid can spill everywhere and burn into the basket, making it harder to clean up.

3. Gravy

Similar to wet batter, any kind of sauce like gravy is best kept out of the air fryer. The way an air fryer works is by circulating hot air around the compartment, so putting wet, liquid gravy in one will cause it to splatter and fly around the basket, causing mess and even potentially burning you. Instead, stick to using the hob which can also help you get more depth of flavour.

It’s finally happened – AI has made its way into an air fryer! Tower has just debuted its AIRX air fryer which it claims is the UK’s first air fryer with built-in AI technology. The way the Tower AIRX air fryer uses AI is genuinely useful, and it doesn’t cost a fortune either.

If you’re new to the world of air fryers, Tower’s new AIRX air fryer takes out all the guesswork and does all the cooking for you. Using AI, the air fryer has sensors inside it which detects and analyses the amount of food and its temperature in it. From there, the Tower AIRX air fryer calculates the right cooking temperature for your meal.

The Tower AIRX air fryer has six pre-set programmes, including chicken, fish, steak, prawns, fries and cupcakes. It can also be used manually so you can decide what time and temperature you want the Tower AIRX air fryer to cook your food at.

The control panel of the Tower AIRX air fryer is my favourite part because of its high definition display and has one-touch controls. It’s easy to use and has clear icons for each pre-set, as well as the temperature, time and shake options.

The Tower AIRX air fryer comes in two sizes – five litres and eight litres. Regardless of capacity, the Tower AIRX air fryer is a single basket air fryer but if you want to cook a bigger volume of food or multiple layers, it comes with a removable grill plate so you can stack and cook more food.

Aside from its new AI technology, the Tower AIRX air fryer still uses Tower’s patent Vortx airflow which rapidly circulates heated air inside the basket. It’s surprisingly compact too and takes up very little space in your kitchen – it has everything you could possibly want from an air fryer, really!

I never thought I’d like the idea of AI in an air fryer, but the Tower AIRX air fryer might have convinced me otherwise. But it’s the price of it that you’ll like the most. The Tower AIRX air fryer is available to buy now at Tower, with the five-litre option priced at £79.99 and the eight-litre costing £99.99.

2025 has been a huge year for home and kitchen launches, and as you’d expect, the not-so humble air fryer has been a huge talking point this year – again!

The key air fryer trends of the year have been bigger capacities, smart features and unique, space-saving designs. While both single and dual air fryers continued to be prominent this year, the latter have increased in popularity, with brands focusing on increasing their capacity even more.

Dual baskets already offer two cooking compartments, but air fryer brands have either supersized their devices with XL versions of their popular models, or they’ve introduced accessories like racks and dividers to add extra space for cooking layers of food.

Air fryers were also given the smart treatment this year, with more models coming with app connectivity so users can check in on their food remotely. But my favourite air fryer trend of this year has been the fun new designs we’ve been seeing, including vertically stacked air fryer towers, and even glass baskets.

As T3’s Home Editor, I’ve spent the year covering the latest air fryer releases, reviews and tips and tricks, and I have to say – 2025 has had some of the best air fryer launches I’ve seen in a while. Now that 2025 is drawing to a close, I’ve rounded up the three best air fryer launches of the year that deserve a place in your kitchen.

1. Philips 5000 Series Air Fryer and Steamer

In my opinion, the best air fryer launch of 2025 has to be the Philips 5000 Series Air Fryer and Steamer. Not only did T3’s Home Writer, Lizzie Wilmot, give it five stars in her Philips 5000 Series Air Fryer and Steamer review, but we also gave it the Best Air Fryer award at the T3 Awards 2025!

So, what’s so good about it, then? The Philips 5000 Series Air Fryer and Steamer comes with three cooking functions – air fry, steam and reheat. While this is more basic than other air fryers, the Philips 5000 Series Air Fryer and Steamer does all three functions expertly well, plus the air fry and steam features can be combined.

The design of the Philips 5000 Series Air Fryer and Steamer is asymmetrical, so one is a six-litre basket and the other is a three-litre basket. The bigger one is great for main meals while the smaller is best for side dishes. It’s versatile, looks great, and has a great steam clean feature to keep clean-up to a minimum – everything you’d want from the brand who made the first ever air fryer!

2. Ninja Crispi

Ninja has launched many new air fryers this year, but none has been more polarising than the Ninja Crispi. One of the strangest designs for an air fryer yet, the Ninja Crispi features the main PowerPod which attaches to a glass container to cook your food – see our full Ninja Crispi review for more details.

Designed with portability in mind, the Ninja Crispi has four cooking functions – air fry, roast, recrisp and keep warm – and it simply clips onto your cooking container to cook or reheat your meal quickly. If you have a big enough bag, you can take the Ninja Crispi with you to work to cook up your food at your desk – or you can place a lid on the glass container and turn it into tupperware which you can easily travel with.

It’s definitely one of the strangest looking air fryer designs I’ve seen all year – and seen at all, really! – but it definitely makes it easier to check on your food’s progress compared to other models. Better yet, the Ninja Crispi has already been upgraded since its launch in the form of the Ninja Crispi Pro which comes with three different container sizes for more versatility and extra portions.

3. Cosori Turbo Tower

In 2024, the Ninja Double Stack revitalised the air fryer space with its vertically stacked baskets, designed to reduce how much countertop space it takes up in your kitchen. Many other brands have made their own versions inspired by the Double Stack, but the best version launched this year – the Cosori Turbo Tower.

With a massive 10.8-litres of cooking space, the Cosori Turbo Tower can cook a huge amount of food and it can easily fit on your kitchen counter. While it has twin baskets, you can actually cook on three different levels, as the Cosori Turbo Tower comes with an insertable wire grill for the bottom basket.

As mentioned in our Cosori Turbo Tower review, this air fryer has lots of control options for each basket. Users can customise their cooking time and temperature via the touchscreen on top of the air fryer, and it can reach up to 230 degrees. It ticks all the boxes, really!

Watch out Ninja – Lidl has just introduced a Ninja Max air fryer dupe into its stores’ middle aisle this week. The Lidl Silvercrest Dual Basket Air Fryer is available in two neutral colours, and can cook multiple meals independently and simultaneously – and it’s a third of the price you’d expect to pay for big name air fryer brands.

Who doesn’t love a gander down the middle aisle of Lidl, right?! Well, this week you can find a new budget dual basket air fryer that has similar looks and functions to that of the popular Ninja Max air fryer.

The Lidl Silvercrest Dual Basket Air Fryer has a generous 8.70-litre capacity, with each drawer offering 4.35-litres of space. Despite its large size, the Lidl Silvercrest Dual Basket Air Fryer takes up minimal space in your kitchen, and comes in two stylish colours – beige or black – with silver accents like ‘1973’ on the top of the appliance.

Like the Ninja Max, the two baskets of the Lidl Silvercrest Dual Basket Air Fryer can cook meals at the same time, temperature and setting. They can also be used independently for different cooking zones, so you can cook multiple dishes simultaneously.

Whether both baskets are coming at the same temperature or not, the Lidl Silvercrest Dual Basket Air Fryer has Sync Finish and Sync Cook features. The former cooks two meals on different programmes but finishes cooking at the same time, while the latter synchronises both baskets.

With 11 programmes to choose from, the Lidl Silvercrest Dual Basket Air Fryer is a great beginner air fryer, and easily takes care of chips, fish, chicken, vegetables and even cake with just a touch of the button. The display is also easy to customise and comes with handy features like timers.

The Lidl Silvercrest Dual Basket Air Fryer is available now in stores for just £69.99. This is cheaper than the Ninja Max that it’s probably based after which is typically £229.99, although in the lead-up to Black Friday, it’s been discounted to just £159.99.

For more price cuts, check out these Black Friday air fryer deals.

Another day, another air fryer launch from Ninja – although this time, the brand has really surprised me with its latest release. Available for US customers, the Ninja French Door Premier Air Fryer, Convection Oven and Toaster is Ninja’s first ever French door air fryer, and its size and capacity could completely replace your oven.

Most of today’s best air fryers come with huge capacities that are often separated into two baskets. A new design that emerged this year is double doors, which gives the air fryer a similar look and open/close system to that of a fridge freezer.

While the double door look is still quite new, some brands have adopted the design, like the Salter XL Dual View Air Fryer Oven and the Midea Flexify French Door Air Fryer Oven. Now, Ninja has followed in Salter’s footsteps with its very own – and first ever – double or French door air fryer.

The Ninja French Door Premier Air Fryer, Convection Oven and Toaster claims to have the largest air frying capacity with a French door design. The French doors open into one big compartment, and while it definitely looks and performs more like an oven and a toaster oven, it has air frying and other settings which make it incredibly versatile.

The Ninja French Door Premier Air Fryer, Convection Oven and Toaster has 10 settings to play with, including air fry, air roast, bake, whole roast, broil, reheat, dehydrate and pizza. It can even replace your toaster with its toast and bagel programmes.

For even more capacity, the Ninja French Door Premier Air Fryer, Convection Oven and Toaster comes with a 5-quart air fryer basket and a sheet pan. It’s also designed to cook food quickly with its 450°F air circulation technology, and the cyclonic air means you don’t need to rotate food but still get crispy textures.

The Ninja French Door Premier Air Fryer, Convection Oven and Toaster is available to buy for $279.99 at Ninja. So, what’s the catch? Well, as of writing, it’s not yet available in the UK or Europe, but we expect it to arrive early next year, going off Ninja’s patterns of launching in different countries.

Philips has just announced its first-ever stacked dual basket air fryer, marking a new step for the brand best known for its classic single-drawer models. The new Philips 4000 Series Stacked Dual Basket Airfryer follows in the footsteps of the 5000 Series, which currently tops our buying guide after earning a five star review earlier this year.

Unlike most dual-basket models that sit side by side, this one stacks its two 5-litre drawers vertically, saving counter space whilst still offering a generous capacity.

It’s priced at £269.99 (around $320) from John Lewis and Currys – a little cheaper than Philips’ earlier dual designs, which should make it an appealing alternative for smaller kitchens.

The main talking point here is Philips’ new Vertical RapidAir Technology, which aims to fix one of the biggest issues with stacked designs – uneven cooking. In some models, heat is directed from the back, which can leave food at the front crisper than what’s behind it. Philips’ new vertical airflow system promises to keep things more consistent across both drawers.

There are also six cooking presets and 13 functions – including baking, grilling and roasting – covering most everyday needs. Whether it’ll live up to the reputation of its five-star predecessor is to be seen, but we’ll be putting it through its paces soon to find out.

The Ninja CRISPi was already the perfect solution for air fryer obsessives who couldn’t bear to leave theirs behind. Compact and portable, it lets you enjoy quick, healthy meals pretty much anywhere – which is ideal if you’re someone who likes hot food on the go.

Now, Ninja has made its mini marvel even more irresistible by releasing it in three new shades, just in time for gifting season. Previously, the CRISPi was only available in Cyber Space, Stone, Pink and Sage, but these new additions bring a welcome pop of colour.

You can now grab it in Cherry Crush, Ginger Snap and Frosted Lilac, but if I had to pick a favourite, it’d be Ginger Snap. That warm, buttery tone is still everywhere at the moment, especially after being named as KitchenAid's Colour of the Year.

Of course, this isn’t the first time Ninja’s treated its best-sellers to a colourful makeover. The brand did the same with the Ninja CREAMi earlier this year, and even the new SLUSHi Max comes in a mix of soft pastels and two-tone designs.

You'll be glad to know that the new shades don’t change the £149.99/$179.99 price tag. However, if you’re in the US, you’ll find even more colour options available, so check out the full lineup if these don’t quite take your fancy.

Don’t get me wrong – we’ve seen some brilliant hacks come from social media. From finger breathing tricks that actually help you sleep to wrapping herbs in foil to keep mosquitoes away when camping, there are definitely some clever ones out there. However, that doesn’t mean every viral tip deserves a try.

During my usual pre-bed TikTok doom scroll, I came across a “cleaning hack” for the best air fryers that made me wince a little. The video suggested adding washing-up liquid or even a laundry pod directly into your air fryer, filling it with water and then turning it on.

It certainly sounds like a quick fix for tackling grease and grime, but experts are urging people not to do it.

ITV News even covered the trend after firefighters in Bournemouth were called to a blaze caused by someone following the hack. The air fryer’s internals were damaged during the process, and it later caught fire when used again the next day.

There’s nothing wrong with using washing-up liquid or a pod to cut through grease, but let it sit for 10-15 minutes before rinsing it thoroughly instead. If you want to play it safe, check out our full guide on how to properly clean an air fryer before you go.

When you think of a Ninja air fryer, it’s probably the big ones that come to mind – the huge Foodi MAX Dual Zone or the Double Stack XL. They’re fantastic for big families or meal-prepping fans, but if we're being honest – for smaller households, they can feel like a bit of overkill.

That’s why I wanted to shine a light on the Ninja Air Fryer PRO 4.7L, one of the brand’s lesser-known models. Its single-drawer design is ideal if you want something more compact, and it’s under £100/$129.99, which is less than half the price of many of the best air fryers on the market.

Despite its smaller size, the 4.7-litre capacity still fits a whole 1kg chicken, and it comes with four cooking functions – Air Fry, Roast, Dehydrate and Reheat – which is seriously impressive for the price.

You can currently choose between two colours, and the new Cyber Space version even includes an apron and tongs as a bonus. The simple digital interface makes it easy to use, which is perfect for anyone who just wants a straightforward appliance that does its job well.

As someone who’s tested more air fryers than I can count, I think this is a brilliant option if you’re short on space or just want to save some money – and I couldn’t recommend it enough.

If you’ve had your eye on a multi-cooker but the size of them has been putting you off, you’ll love the Instant Pot Classic Mini. This is everything that we know and love about the classic Instant Pot just in a smaller body.

Multi-cookers are one of the greatest kitchen appliance inventions. One machine that does it all is absolute perfection, especially when you have a kitchen that’s as small as mine. But, they do tend to be on the larger side, especially the Classic Instant Pot which takes up some serious space. However, instead of following other brands by going bigger, Instant Pot has decided that downsizing is the way to go, proving that bigger isn’t always better.

The Instant Pot Classic Mini has a 3.8 litre capacity which can cook up to four portions, making it ideal for smaller households or solo cooking. It does everything you’d expect from the best multi-cooker, including pressure cooking, slow cooking, sauté, steam, egg, and yogurt. Unlike its big brothers, the Instant Pot Pro Plus and the Instant Pot Pro, this multi-cooker takes up barely any space on the kitchen counter and is small and compact enough to be stored away in a cupboard when not in use.

What I really love about the Instant Pot Classic Mini is that it takes the stress out of cooking. If you’re someone who can’t face standing in front of the hob after a long day at work, this takes away that chore. It even has customisable preset buttons so you can save up to four of your favourite recipes, meaning all you have to do when you want to whip up a dish is throw your ingredients into the pot, click a button, and sit back and wait for it to be cooked. I’m not saying you’ll never have a takeaway again, but you’ll be less tempted.

Whilst I know that you may be thinking that some of the best air fryer models now also offer pressure cooking, slow cooking, and steaming, so why not just get one of those, you simply will not find one as small and compact as the new mini Instant Pot.

Instant Pot Classic Mini Review: Price and Availability

The Instant Pot Classic Mini 3.8L is priced at just £79.99 / $89.99 and available in three colours – Sea Salt White, Daydream Blue and Black Pepper. It can be purchased directly from Instant Pot or other online retailers including Amazon and John Lewis. Regardless of where you buy it from, you get a one year guarantee on all non-disposable parts.

Instant Pot Classic Mini Review: Design and Features

The Instant Pot Classic Mini retains the familiar look of the classic Instant Pot but just in a smaller, more compact body. It measures 31.8 x 35.1 x 25.6cm and weighs 4.72kg so it’s small enough to sit on the countertop without taking up too much room but compact enough to be stored away in a cupboard if you really need the space.

If you’re anything like me and bored of all kitchen appliances looking like shiny lumps of metal, then you’ll love the look of the Instant Pot Mini. It swaps the shiny steel jacket of the original Instant Pot instead opting for a hard plastic with matte finish that comes in three colour choices – blue, white and black. The build quality is exceptional for the price, it feels solid and just has a refreshingly modern look to it.

The removable inner pot is made from stainless steel which is a lot more durable and long lasting than the non-stick alternatives used by brands such as Ninja and Cosori, plus you can use metal utensils without worrying about scratching the base. Inside you’ll find an anti-spin base which ensures that the pot doesn’t move around when stirring your dishes or using functions like the sauté.

The pot has a 3.8 litre capacity which is more than big enough for cooking for a small family.

Then there’s the lid. I used to have an Instant Pot Duo and found the lid to be a nightmare, it never seemed to align properly and it was an absolute pain to get on, especially if you removed the lid to see what was going on inside during the middle of a slow cook. Instant Pot seems to have solved that problem with this lid as it aligns and clicks on with ease every time. There’s also a handy button which allows you to flick between sealing the Instant Pot (when you’re pressure cooking) and venting so you don’t have to manually toggle the steam vent anymore.

To the front of the unit, you’ll find the control panel. All the buttons are labelled, although you may need to consult the instructions a couple of times to get used to what each one means. There’s a small LED display with the time, and a progress indicator that lets you know what stage of cooking your dish is at. It also has an automatic keep warm function which will light up when in action.

The ergonomics of the Instant Pot Mini are also worth a mention. It has a handle on the lid which you twist to unlock and lock the lid in place. Once the lid is locked down, it’s not moving anywhere so you can use this handle to move it around. However, there’s also some chunky side handles which makes lifting the Instant Pot much easier. Plus, the lid also rests on the side of the body if you want to just shift it out of the way whilst you’re working on your dish.

The lid does have the same safety features as the original Instant Pot meaning you can rest easy that it won’t build pressure if the lid isn’t properly attached. In fact, if it’s not properly attached you’ll get an audio and visual notification, but the new design means it’s unlikely you’ll have this issue.

When it comes to features, there are plenty. This compact multi-cooker has seven different cooking functions meaning you get the OG Instant Pot experience without having to deal with the extra bulk or cost of the bigger version.

The programs included are pressure cook, slow cook, sauté, steam, egg, yogurt and keep warm. That pretty much covers most day to day cooking needs so there is very little you can’t cook in this machine. There’s also a delay start for when you don’t want your cooker on all day and manual time/temperature adjustments so you’re not locked in to fixed presets. Plus, you can save up to four custom presets, letting you store settings for your go-to meals.

What you don’t get is any smart features like Wi-Fi and app control or an air fryer lid like you’ll find on the Instant Pot Pro Plus but for the size and cost of this multi-cooker, you can’t complain.

Instant Pot Classic Mini Review: Performance

I’ve been using this multi-cooker for the last couple of weeks, testing out each function and for a cooker this compact, the Instant Pot Classic Mini performs impressively well. It delivers the same dependable results you’d expect from the brand’s larger models, just on a smaller scale. There are no compromises at all, in fact, I think there’s improvements as the lid fits better on this model and the little toggle switch to the front means that you don’t need to fear the steam explosion when using the pressure cook function.

Let’s start with pressure cooking. It comes up to pressure very quickly, which you would expect given that it’s a lot smaller. This makes it a game changer for when you want meals on the table in super quick time. I used it to cook meatballs that would usually take about 45 minutes in the oven, took less than 20 minutes (including preheat and pressure release) and still came out perfectly cooked and full of flavour.

The sauté function also works well. Although it’s not essential if you are cooking meat it’s always a good idea to sear it before switching to slow cooking mode. The stainless steel surface does tend to get very hot so you will need to use oil and stir often as food burns on to the base quite quickly. I found this to be worse when using the pressure cooking setting as there was often a layer of sauce burnt on.

Slow cooking is where I found the Classic Mini worked best. Originally, Instant Pots were all about the pressure cooking but if you want to make smaller batches or casseroles, soups, curries, then this does the job. There are only two of us in my household and most slow cookers are too big with the food being lost at the bottom when you’re cooking just two portions, so this is ideal. It has three heat settings, although, the low function isn’t the best for cooking food. Even if you leave it on all day, it’s more of a tiny step up from the keep warm function, but normal and high is great for a slow cook over many hours.

One problem I found with the slow cook function was that it holds a lot of moisture in because of the air tight lid. This means you have extra liquid in your sauces but it also causes the lid to stick so water goes everywhere.

The steam function is good. It doesn’t come with a steaming basket, just a small steaming rack which is fine for larger items but if you want to steam veggies it’s a little awkward as they fall between the gaps if finely chopped. It works but it does mean playing a game of jenga first. The rack does work really well when it comes to the egg function, as the eggs sit perfectly on the rack and you can make perfect boiled eggs with little effort. The size of the pot really makes a difference here, because it's smaller so it heats up a lot faster and doesn’t use as much water as it would if you were to cook on the hob.

Noise-wise, you hardly hear it when in operation. It does have a range of jingles it plays when you turn it on and off or select a setting, which can get a little annoying at times, but if you’ve ever owned anything Ninja, you’ll understand the noises and have probably perfected a technique to block it out.

There’s the usual hiss when it comes to releasing the pressure but it isn’t as loud as the larger models and it releases the steam very quickly (presumably because there isn’t as much as you’d get with the bigger pots).

One feature I loved and thought worked really well was the customisable preset buttons. If you’re anything like me and rotate the same dishes week after week, this makes things a little easier. To set up, you cook your dish as normal and when its done, hold down one of the preset buttons. This will save the cooking information so the next time you’re cooking that dish, you just press one button and away you go. It won’t save you a great deal of time as the controls are intuitive anyway, but if you’ve found the perfect setting to cook something, it’s worth saving.

It’s easy to clean which is a huge plus point. The stainless steel pan is removable and is dishwasher friendly. The silicone ring also comes off and Instant Pot says this is dishwasher friendly. Putting the silicone ring back on isn’t quite as simple as removing it, as it does take a bit of manoeuvring to get all sides to stay on at once.

Instant Pot Classic Mini Review: Verdict

The Instant Pot Classic Mini takes everything that was brilliant about the original Instant Pot Classic and condenses it into a smaller, more compact design. It brings together the core functions that made Instant Pot so popular including pressure cook, slow cook, sauté, steam, yogurt and eggs just in a smaller, simpler package that fits better into modern kitchens where countertop space is sacred.

Performance is outstanding across the board, whether it’s pressure cooking, slow cooking, steaming or sautéing. It heats up fast, cooks evenly and handles everything from stews to rice dishes with ease. It’s easy to use, the controls are intuitive, it’s well designed and the stainless steel inner pan feels like it’s built to last and is also super easy to clean.

The smaller capacity won’t suit batch cookers or large families. But if you fit into one of those categories you probably wouldn’t even be considering the Mini anyway. However it's perfect for solo cooks and couples who may find traditional slow cookers are too big for the amount of food they want to cook.

The Instant Pot Classic Mini is a genuinely practical addition to any kitchen.

If you love the strange-looking Ninja Crispi, then you’re in luck as the brand has just introduced an upgraded version. The new Ninja Crispi Pro now comes in more container sizes and with extra functions – here’s everything you need to know.

When Ninja launched its Crispi air fryer in 2024, more than a few eyebrows were raised. Rather than use a basket or main chamber, the Ninja Crispi uses a pod system where it attaches the PowerPod to a glass container to cook food.

Once your food is cooked or reheated, you just remove the PowerPod and can take the container with you on the go – read our full Ninja Crispi review for more details. Aside from the looks, the Ninja Crispi is one of the first air fryers that uses glass in its construction, so you can actually see your food while it's cooking.

While it might sound – and look – odd, the Ninja Crispi was a huge success, and now Ninja has announced a new upgraded version of it. The new Ninja Crispi Pro is similar to the original in terms of look, materials and heat distribution but it now comes with more sizes and features.

The Ninja Crispi Pro still uses the singular heating PowerPod, and it now comes in 2.5QT, 4QT and 6QT XL sizes. Previously, the Ninja Crispi just had a 4QT size, but now the Ninja Crispi Pro gives more options for smaller meals or bigger batch cooking. In the UK, the Ninja Crispi Pro comes with two container sizes, which are 5.7-litre and 2.3-litres.

Another improvement is the Ninja Crispi Pro now comes with seven functions. Alongside air fry, bake, max crisp and re-crisp which the original has, the Ninja Crispi Pro now comes with roast, prove and dehydrate features.

Despite its funny looks, the Ninja Crispi Pro is clearly not a gimmick and can do everything a regular-looking air fryer can do – and even more so, considering you can easily take the entire device with you to work, travelling and more.

The Ninja Crispi Pro is available to buy now and is priced at £249.99 / $279.99. That’s a £100 / $100 increase compared to the original Crispi which costs £149.99 / $179.99.

Kitchen lovers went wild when Ninja launched its Foodi MAX Dual Zone Digital Air Fryer 9.5L in a gorgeous stone gold finish earlier this year. It was sleek, stylish and looked right at home in just about any kitchen, which was a dream for anyone who wanted something a little more premium than the usual grey or black options.

Of course, it didn’t take long for it to sell out, and whilst Ninja has since launched a few new appliances in different colours, that stunning stone gold air fryer sadly hasn’t made a return.

Luckily, I’ve done some digging, and found an alternative that deserves your attention.

Tower, another brand known for some of the best air fryers around, has its Vortx 8.5L Dual Basket Air Fryer available in Latte. Okay, it might not have those gold accents, but it makes up for it in price.

Instead of Ninja’s £229.99 price tag, the Tower version is currently just £99, which is a massive £130 cheaper.

Feature-wise, it’s not far off either. Like the Ninja, it has two baskets, giving you plenty of space and flexibility. It also includes a Sync Finish function and a responsive touch control display, so you’re not missing out on much at all.

I actually reviewed the single basket version last year and was really impressed by its easy to use design and price tag, so this dual-basket version feels like an upgrade that makes sense?

These days, everyone loves an appliance that can do it all. Whether it’s something high-tech like the Thermomix TM7 or a handy 4-in-1 microwave, multi-functional gadgets have become incredibly popular – specially as living costs continue to rise.

The latest brand to dive into this trend is Caso Design, which has just launched its first dual-basket air fryer that effortlessly transforms into a versatile multi-shelf oven. Whilst dual-basket air fryers aren’t new, the Caso Design AirFry DuoChef stands out because it also converts into a compact multi-shelf oven for larger meals, making it perfect for bigger households or family dinners.

Available now from Caso Design's online store, the AirFry DuoChef retails for £199.99 – which is around $250.

As mentioned, the air fryer offers dual functionality, allowing users to switch between using two separate baskets or the full oven setup. This effectively replaces the need for both a traditional basket fryer and a larger oven-style air fryer, saving both energy and valuable countertop space.

Caso Design mentions it also features intuitive touch controls, a sleek finish and robust build quality. I was particularly impressed by the latter when I recently reviewed the Caso Design MCG 25 Ceramic Chef Microwave, which earned four stars in my review, so I’m curious to see if the AirFry DuoChef lives up to that same level.

Instant Pot is back with a new line-up of multi-cookers – and they’ve been shrunk! The small appliance brand has downsized my favourite multi-cooker to better fit into smaller kitchens, while still retaining its popular features and functionalities, plus they come in cute new colours.

The best air fryers have been getting bigger and bigger over the years, with brands like Ninja and Smeg offering over 10 litres worth of cooking space in one appliance. But Instant Pot has decided to downsize instead with its new Mini multi-cooker collection.

The Instant Pot Mini line-up debuted in the US first, featuring the 4Qt Rio Mini Multi-Cooker, the 4Qt Vortx Plus and the 4-Slice InstantHeat Mini Air Fryer Toaster Oven. Currently, the UK market only has the Mini multi-cookers, so I hope to see the air fryer options dropping later this year.

The Instant Pot Classic Mini 3.8L Multi-Cooker – or the Instant Pot 4Qt Rio Mini Multi-Cooker in the US – measures just 25.6cm x 35.1cm which is significantly smaller than the 5.7L model that it’s based on. But the new smaller size can still cook for up to four people, and it can fit nicely in kitchen cupboards or on your countertops.

Just because it’s smaller, doesn’t make it any less powerful – the Instant Pot Classic Mini 3.8L Multi-Cooker still comes with seven cooking functions, including pressure and slow cook, steam, sauté, keep warm, boil eggs and yoghurt making. The display on the front of the multi-cooker is easy to choose and you can customise the cooking time and temperature.

To take the stress out of cooking, the Instant Pot Classic Mini 3.8L Multi-Cooker can save up to four recipes so you can click your go-to weekly meal and it’ll take care of it for you. It comes with a locking lid and steam release switch to avoid burns or safety hazards, too.

I own the Instant Pot Pro Plus Multi-Cooker, and it’s an appliance I use on a regular basis, especially for cooking rice. But I don’t have much countertop space so I have to store it in my cupboard which is a bit of a squeeze, so the Instant Pot Classic Mini 3.8L Multi-Cooker is definitely something I’d consider for my kitchen.

Priced at just £79.99, the Instant Pot Classic Mini 3.8L Multi-Cooker comes in three colours – sea salt, black pepper and daydream blue.

Panasonic has just unveiled its new Flex Air Fryer NF-BC1000, and its huge 9.6-litre capacity makes it the brand’s biggest air fryer to date. It’s built to make healthier family cooking easier and more versatile – and the fact it can fit an entire 30cm pizza is a pretty great bonus.

From the outside, it looks more like a compact oven than a typical air fryer. There’s even a viewing window with an LED light so you can check on your food without opening the basket, just like you would with a standard oven.

The Flex Air Fryer is due out in November 2025, though pricing hasn’t been confirmed yet.

We’ve seen plenty of large-capacity air fryers in recent years, from Ninja’s Foodi FlexDrawer to the Cosori Dual Blaze Twinfry, but Panasonic’s version stands out for its feature set. It comes with eight auto menu options (Air Fry, Roast, Bake, Pizza, Grill, Reheat, Defrost and Ferment), making one-touch cooking possible for just about any meal. On top of that, it has a Gentle Steam Function with a built-in water tank to keep food tender on the inside while crisping it up on the outside.

Panasonic also used the launch to spotlight its NN-CD88 Combi Microwave, which we reviewed earlier this year. It's definitely worth a look if you’re considering an upgrade.

Due to their speed, versatility and low costs, many households swear by air fryers for their weekly meals, healthy snacks and sweet treats. But as it always seems to go, once something starts to get popular, things start coming out to deter you from using them – in the air fryer’s case, it’s all about toxins.

There’s been lots of misinformation circulating about whether air fryers are toxic or not. The main cause of this is the material that your air fryer is made from. Most air fryers are made from plastic, stainless steel, ceramic and non-stick coatings – the latter of which has caused people to become concerned about the safety of their kitchen gadget.

Non-stick coatings like Teflon – also known as PTFE – can be cause for concern as overtime, they can break down and release harmful chemicals which you don’t want to ingest. These are also known as ‘forever chemicals’ which have been linked to health issues, like high blood pressure and cholesterol, and even an increased risk in cancer, according to the FDA.

While Teflon is the primary concern for most people, some are also worried about the plastic used in air fryers. The high heat from your air fryer coming into contact with plastic can cause it to melt, although the material is mainly used on the exterior of air fryers, so you should have nothing to worry about.

However, if you try to minimise clean-up by adding liners into your air fryer, then you should be sticking to silicone and other air fryer-safe materials, of which plastic isn’t one of them.

While it might sound scary that you could be cooking with toxins, most air fryer brands and manufacturers have started phasing out this Teflon type of material. Most have chosen safer non-stick coating like ceramic to lessen the risk of you ingesting bad chemicals from your air fryer.

The best way to avoid a toxic air fryer is to check the material. The brand and model you choose will include the full material and construction breakdown so you know exactly what you’re buying.

If you use your air fryer a lot, it’s typical for the internal baskets to get old over time, but once you see any scratches or chips, this is when you should stop using them. This makes it more likely for you to ingest these bad chemicals and spread them around your home, which can be damaging to your family and even pets.

To avoid excessive wear while extending its lifespan, be mindful of how you’re cleaning your air fryer. Avoid using harsh brushes and don’t scrub too hard as you can damage the materials. You should also try to use oil sprays without lecithin as it can build up in your air fryer and affect the non-stick coating.

Honey, Instant Pot has shrunk the air fryer! While every air fryer brand is supersizing its appliances, Instant Pot is doing the opposite with its new Mini collection, featuring three compact, small capacity air fryers and multi-cookers.

Within the Instant Pot Mini collection is the 4Qt Rio Mini Multi-Cooker, the 4Qt Vortx Plus and the 4-Slice InstantHeat Mini Air Fryer Toaster Oven. All the appliances are super small with a 4Qt or 4-litre capacity, so it’s ideal for single uses, small kitchens and for those heading off to uni.

The Instant Pot 4Qt Rio Mini Multi-Cooker has seven cooking functions, including pressure and slow cooking, steaming and sauté. I’ve tested a few Instant Pot multi-cookers and its rice cooking function is my personal favourite for meal prepping and quick dinners.

Despite its small size, the Instant Pot 4Qt Rio Mini Multi-Cooker has enough cooking space as an 8-inch pan. It also has an anti-spin pot to make it easier to stir, a progress indicator so you can see what’s happening inside without having to take off the lids, and a front-facing steam release.

Moving on to the air fryer, the Instant Pot 4Qt Vortx Plus has six programmes – air fry, roast, bake, broil, dehydrate and reheat. It uses EvenCrisp technology to make delicious, crispy food without having to use too much oil. It looks the part too, and is also easy to clean.

But if you want a slightly bigger air fryer, the Instant Pot 4-Slice InstantHeat Mini Air Fryer Toaster Oven has more functions for extra versatility. It looks more like a toaster oven than an air fryer – hence the name – and has a large viewing window so you can see how your cooking is getting on.

The Instant Pot 4-Slice InstantHeat Mini Air Fryer Toaster Oven is still small and won’t take up too much space, but it can fit an 8-inch pizza or whole chicken inside. It also has seven cooking features, and comes in black and stainless steel.

As of writing, the Instant Pot Mini collection is only available in the US at select stores, like Walmart, Target and Best Buy. There are small versions of Instant Pot air fryers and multi-cookers on the UK website too, but for the official Mini line, we’ll have to wait and see if they’ll drop in the UK.

Ever wanted to take your air fryer with you on holiday? Well, you’re in luck as electrical retailer AO.com has just launched a limited edition air fryer suitcase… yes, really.

Following a recent study, it was revealed that British holidaymakers would rather pack their best air fryer than clothes or toiletries. One in five Brits reported that an air fryer or lack there of influences where they choose to stay on holiday, with one in seven saying they’d avoid accommodation that doesn’t have one.

The research also found that 27% of Brits said they’d take an air fryer on holiday with them if it was easy to transport, and a quarter of respondents admitted to paying extra fees to do so.

I thought this was the most ridiculous thing I’d ever heard when I read this – and I still do. But it turns out there are frequent Google searches on how to pack an air fryer and what luggage type it should be for a plane journey.

If you’re someone who can’t possibly fathom going on holiday without your air fryer, fear not – AO has answered your prayers with the Frequent Fryer suitcase. Made from aluminium, the Frequent Fryer suitcase has a transparent front panel, so you can not only fit a single-drawer air fryer inside it but you can show it off, too – if you’re that way inclined.

According to AO, the Frequent Fryer suitcase fits within airport luggage regulations, so you can theoretically take it on a plane with you. I don’t think it’s a great idea to take it with you on your next flight – enjoy the local cuisine instead! – but if you’re going somewhere by train or having a staycation in an Airbnb, it could be worth it if you can’t or don’t want to cook without an air fryer.

With that being said, I’m not entirely convinced that the Frequent Fryer suitcase isn’t a prank, despite it not being the 1st April. I can’t seem to find it anywhere online or on AO’s website, but as it’s limited edition it could already be sold out.

Watch out Ninja – COSORI has just announced a new vertically stacked air fryer which could give the Ninja Double Stack a run for its money. The COSORI TurboTower Pro Smart air fryer is the brand’s smartest air fryer to date, and features a clever new design and app connectivity.

Following the success of the Ninja Double Stack which launched in 2024, many air fryer manufacturers have taken inspiration from the vertically stacked design. For example, brands like Swann and Salter have both debuted air fryers with similar looks, and now, COSORI is joining the party.

The COSORI TurboTower Pro Smart air fryer features two 5.4-litre baskets stacked atop of one another. Available in silver or gold, the COSORI TurboTower Pro Smart air fryer offers a combined 10.8-litre capacity for meal prepping, dinner parties and big family meals.

Dubbed COSORI’s most advanced air fryer to date, the COSORI TurboTower Pro Smart features the brand’s latest Dual Blaze heat technology. The air fryer uses both the top and bottom heating elements for expert cooking without any shaking or flipping required.

For consistent heating, the COSORI TurboTower Pro Smart air fryer has a shallow basket design which brings food closer to the air fryer’s heating element. This allows for quicker cooking and browning, while maintaining the right temperature and air circulation throughout the cooking process.

The COSORI TurboTower Pro Smart air fryer has seven pre-set programmes, including air fry, roast, bake, grill, proof, dry and reheat. All of this, plus timing and temperature, can be selected on the touchscreen at the top of the air fryer, or you can connect the COSORI TurboTower Pro Smart air fryer to the VeSync app.

The VeSync app connects to the COSORI TurboTower Pro Smart air fryer via Wi-Fi so you can get live updates on your cooking via your phone. The app also comes with recipes, video tutorials and tips on how to use and clean your air fryer.

There’s one very slight catch – the COSORI TurboTower Pro Smart air fryer is currently only available in the EU. Priced at €349.99, the COSORI TurboTower Pro Smart air fryer is expected to launch in the UK in August on COSORI and Amazon.

Watch out Ninja – Swan has launched its own stacked air fryer. The Swan 11L Cyclone Duo Layer Air Fryer has a huge combined capacity with its two spacious cooking baskets, and while it looks strangely familiar to Ninja’s Double Stack model, it’s a fraction of the price.

It’s safe to say that Ninja has completely changed the air fryer game, especially with the launch of the Ninja Double Stack Air Fryer last year. Instead of having two baskets sitting horizontally to each other, Ninja stacked its basket on top of one another to offer maximum cooking capacity while saving a huge amount of storage and countertop space.

This space-saving design has definitely caught on, with many air fryer brands making their own versions. That’s exactly what Swan has done with its 11L Cyclone Duo Layer Air Fryer.

In comparison to the Ninja Double Stack, the Swan 11L Cyclone Duo Layer Air Fryer has gone a step further with its design, and has put two glass viewing windows on each basket, so you can check on your food without having to open the drawers. While this is a great design feature, I’ve also seen this done previously via Salter’s VertiCook View Air Fryer.

As it says in the name, the Swan 11L Cyclone Duo Layer Air Fryer has an 11-litre combined capacity which is separated evenly between its two 5.5-litre baskets. Each basket can cook an entire chicken inside, and it comes with two cooking racks so you can divide the drawers to cook even more food.

The Swan 11L Cyclone Duo Layer Air Fryer comes with 10 pre-sets which can be selected on the digital touchscreen. Users can completely customise their meals with time and temperature, and the Swan 11L Cyclone Duo Layer Air Fryer has Sync and Dual Cook functions so you can cook multiple meals in each basket, but have the cooking finish at the same time.

Despite the Swan 11L Cyclone Duo Layer Air Fryer looking familiar to the Ninja Double Stack, the latter starts at £229.99. So, if you want the Double Stack but don’t want to pay that much, the Swan 11L Cyclone Duo Layer Air Fryer is an affordable alternative.

The Swan 11L Cyclone Duo Layer Air Fryer is available to buy now for £99.99 at Swan and select retailers, like Amazon.

Watch out Ninja – Cuisinart has just launched a new air fryer that has not one, not two, but THREE cooking compartments. The Cuisinart Tri Zone 13.6L Air Fryer & Oven has a massive capacity for batch cooking and dinner parties, and it could be the only appliance you need in your kitchen.

Cuisinart has been nipping at Ninja’s heels this year with its competitive releases that rival Ninja’s own. Most recently, Cuisinart has launched its own slushie machine similar to the Ninja SLUSHi, and two new ice cream machines, including the new Freeze Wand that looks like an Aeropress.

Now, Cuisinart is upgrading the ‘humble’ air fryer with three cooking baskets. While the best air fryers have been getting much bigger over the years, most brands have just stuck to one or two cooking chambers, so Cuisinart has really hit a first with the new Tri Zone 13.6L Air Fryer & Oven.

As the name – and size – suggests, the Cuisinart Tri Zone 13.6L Air Fryer & Oven has three independent cooking zones. It’s laid out like most air fryers, with two 4.3-litre air fryer baskets that sit side by side, but underneath these chambers is a 5-litre flat oven drawer.

The touchscreen controls for the Cuisinart Tri Zone 13.6L Air Fryer & Oven are located above the baskets and drawer. Thanks to Cuisinart’s match and sync functions, all three can be in action at the same time, or used individually, so you can make multiple meals with just this one appliance.

The air fryer baskets have quite a small capacity compared to other dual air fryers, but of course, they have to make way for the bigger drawer underneath. That being said, the baskets are incredibly versatile with six functions to choose from, and they’re great for making sides or smaller dishes.

The Cuisinart Tri Zone 13.6L Air Fryer & Oven has viewing windows on the baskets, so you can check up on your food without having to open and disrupt the cooking. The air fryer will also give you shake reminders throughout the process for even and consistent cooking.

The 5-litre drawer at the bottom can reach up to 230°C, and it has a big, flat space for you to cook pizzas and toast. The design and settings of the Cuisinart Tri Zone 13.6L Air Fryer & Oven really could replace your entire oven and current / old air fryer – or at least make weeknight meals and batch cooking easier.

The Cuisinart Tri Zone 13.6L Air Fryer & Oven is available to buy now for £199.99 at Cuisinart. As of writing, it’s not yet available in the US.

Bosch has truly shocked its fans by launching its first ever air fryer. Better known as the brains behind drills and other tools, Bosch has just debuted the Bosch Series 6 Air Fryer, a 7.2-litre air fryer that’s quick, affordable and versatile – here’s everything you need to know.

When you think of the best air fryers, chances are the manufacturer ‘Bosch’ doesn’t immediately come to your mind. Instead, Ninja, Philips and Tower are better known for their range of mini convection ovens, while Bosch is typically in the DIY game – although the brand does have a selection of kitchen appliances to choose from.

Now, Bosch has joined the competitive air fryer market with the introduction of the Bosch Series 6 Air Fryer, the brand’s first ever air fryer. Bosch has definitely taken inspiration from the likes of Ninja and Tefal, with its basket design and touchscreen controls, and it promises an exceptional performance.

Starting with size, the Bosch Series 6 Air Fryer is quite compact considering it offers a huge 7.2-litres of capacity. It can easily cook for up to five people at a time and can also be used for meal prepping. Bosch also states that it uses 95% less oil while cooking for healthier meals, and it doesn’t require preheating, either.

The Bosch Series 6 Air Fryer has seven built-in pre-set programmes to choose from, including meat, poultry, fish, vegetables, chips, pastries, bread and Keep Warm which ensures your food stays at the right temperature while you finish cooking the rest of your meal.

The touch controls of the Bosch Series 6 Air Fryer are at the top of the device, and are easy to customise in terms of time, temperature and function. It also has a ‘shake alarm’ that beeps at you so you can move the food around the basket to ensure even cooking.

For even more capacity, the Bosch Series 6 Air Fryer comes with a grilling set that includes trays and skewers so you can double up on your cooking space. The set, basket and inner grid are also removable so you can quickly clean your air fryer, and it’s dishwasher safe.

All in all, the Bosch Series 6 Air Fryer is pretty impressive considering it’s the first time that Bosch has made a product like this. It’s available now for £99.99 at Bosch.

T3’s Instant Pot Pro 5.7L Wi-Fi review in a sentence: Packed with cooking options and now with Wi-Fi too, but it’s basically a variation on the theme.

We used to have a pressure cooker when I was a child and, boy, that thing was terrifying to see in action. You never quite knew what it was going to do. Thankfully, it never blew up and did cook ingredients really well. It just felt a little too unpredictable. Fast forward to now and Instant Pot is back with the reimagined Instant Pot Pro 5.7L Wi-Fi edition, which, in essence, is a pressure cooker armed with multiple functions. It’s also much the same as the non-Wi-Fi model but adds in connectivity and app support as a headline feature.

To be honest, I was less interested in the wireless functionality than the Instant Pot Pro 5.7L Wi-Fi’s other features. This is a sizable multicooker with a whole host of functions. Central to the appeal is its pressure-cooking capability, which if it’s anything like my much-loved Sage Fast Slow Cooker, should be perfect for making one-pot meals and tenderising meat to perfection. This is one of the best things about pressure cooking.

However, the Instant Pot Pro 5.7L Wi-Fi also packs in a Nutri-Boost feature, which I think adds another dimension to this appliance. For example, it’s perfect for getting rice just right and not letting it stick to the pot by inducing a motion that means more efficient cooking. Much like other variations on this theme, the Instant Pot Pro 5.7L Wi-Fi can do a lot, but it takes some practice to get the best out of it. As I’ve been finding out…

If pressure cooking doesn't appeal, though, you're probably best going in search of one of the best air fryer models instead.

Instant Pot Pro 5.7L Wi-Fi review: price and availability

Given the fact there is extensive competition in this market, the Instant Pot Pro 5.7L Wi-Fi comes very keenly priced. It’s got a RRP of £149.99 in the UK and can be purchased directly from Instant Pot or from other online outlets including Amazon. Instant Pot does have other very similar models, however, so when searching for this model it’s vital to add the Wi-Fi bit, so you’re sure to locate the right one.

Instant Pot Pro 5.7L Wi-Fi review: what is it?

The Instant Pot Pro 5.7L Wi-Fi is one of several models in this range, many of which sound quite like the same product due to the slightly confusing nature of Instant Pot’s selection. The main difference with the Instant Pot Pro 5.7L Wi-Fi is that it is a multicooker that comes with the added benefit of wireless connectivity. This can be used in tandem with the Instant Brands Connect app to enhance the cooking process by offering up recipes and control options from your smartphone or connected device.

Another aspect of the multicooker design is that this is not to be confused with an air fryer, which uses a fan and heated element to cook chips, wings and the like. By contrast, the Instant Pot Pro 5.7L Wi-Fi is incredibly versatile, but it isn’t able to air fry food or ingredients. In many ways, the Instant Pot Pro 5.7L Wi-Fi shares more in common with a pressure cooker, or a rice cooker, with a sealed pot and multi-mode functionality allowing it to cook many different meals, all within the space of one container.

So, alongside the obvious pressure cooking option, the Instant Pot Pro 5.7L Wi-Fi can be used to slow cook, sauté, create yogurt, be enlisted as a sous vide machine or simply for steaming foodstuffs as well as cooking rice. Complimenting this versatility is the way the app offers up over 800 different recipes, with the connectivity side of things helping to make the cooking process even easier. Anyone who is slightly intimidated by pressure cooking, for example, will find using the app a really great way to get the best from the Instant Pot Pro 5.7L Wi-Fi without getting tied up in knots.

Instant Pot Pro 5.7L Wi-Fi review: Is it any good?

One of the main reasons to get a multicooker like the Instant Pot Pro 5.7L Wi-Fi is to streamline your mealtimes. The obvious bonus of a multicooker is that lots of meals can be cooked in one pot. Central to this is the Instant Pot control panel located on the front of the device. I like the way this is designed and contains all of the information needed in clear and concise detail. Much of it is icon-led, which is even more idiot-proof.

I found this a doddle to understand, with a quick look at the instruction pamphlet all that was needed to get up to speed. Using the app makes everything even easier as much of it can be done via that. If you’re finding your feet with this appliance, that might be the better way to go, especially when it comes to getting timings and heat settings just right. However, as most things can be done using the programming display on the front of the unit, you might not want to bother.

Multicookers can be a bit like air fryers in that they have a tendency to apply a lot of heat if you’re not sure what you’re doing. That can result in scorching, especially when it comes to ingredients sitting on the bottom of the cooking pot. Conversely, the Instant Pot Pro 5.7L Wi-Fi is also handy thanks to its keep warm functionality, which can be used to keep a meal just nice in case someone in the family is going to be late home from work. It’s a super useful part of the specification.

Instant Pot Pro 5.7L Wi-Fi review: performance

This is one of those appliances that covers so many bases that I find it perfect for my needs. Having used my Sage for pressure cooking a lot, I found that the Instant Pot Pro 5.7L Wi-Fi is just as good for tenderising things like joints of meat. In fact, I think pressure cooking is the way go go if you like soft, succulent cuts of meat that fall off the bone. My own favourite is a lamb shank, which the Instant Pot Pro 5.7L Wi-Fi cooked to perfection.

Elsewhere, the Instant Pot Pro 5.7L Wi-Fi is a great all-rounder. Cooking rice was a breeze although the bottom of the bowl can get a little too hot, so some sticking does occur. I also tried cooking a Bolognese in the Instant Pot Pro 5.7L Wi-Fi, using the slow cook mode, and this was a very pleasant surprise. It allowed the flavour to really increase by using the longer but less heat approach to get the best from the ingredients.

I think one slight downside is that the cooking tray isn’t quite high enough, which can be a bit of a pain if you’re cooking something chunky on the bottom of the bowl. Aside from that though, the overall performance of the Instant Pot Pro 5.7L Wi-Fi has been excellent. The touchscreen icons on the front of the unit are a breeze to use and nicely responsive. Sealing and unsealing the cooker is really good too and feels a little more precise than the locking mechanism on my Sage.

Instant Pot Pro 5.7L Wi-Fi review: verdict

The Instant Pot Pro 5.7L Wi-Fi seems like a natural evolution of the Instant Pot Pro Plus tested a while back. In fact, if you’re not really fussed about having wireless connectivity and are confident enough to use a multicooker on your own, that model or one of the many other Instant Pots in the range will do the trick.

I do like having the back-up of recipes at my fingertips though. I cook the bulk of our meals and, while there are plenty of favourites on the list, it’s quite nice having some help and the opportunity to do something new from time to time. Setting controls via the app is still pretty cool and handy too.

One minor issue I suspect the Instant Pot Pro 5.7L Wi-Fi might be prone to is stale food smells emanating from the pot itself. I’ve had this issue with my Sage appliance, so if something like a curry is cooked inside it, the smell can tend to linger afterwards. However, this isn’t going to be an issue if you’re planning on hanging on to it and whiffs do tend to dissipate eventually.

Similarly, the inside of the pot does require persistence to clean properly depending on the meal being made with care required to ensure it doesn’t get damaged. Ingredients sticking to the hotter bottom part of the pan is a common issue too. These are minor points in the big scheme of things though.

Instant Pot Pro 5.7L Wi-Fi review: alternatives to consider

The Ninja Crispi is fairly unique at the moment, but there are oodles of options if you're after a more standard model or need something with extra capacity or more functionality.

Take a look at the Salter XL Dual Air Fryer I tested recently, which comes with a little more versatility thanks to dual doors and drawers. I also like the Tower 9 litre Dual Basket Digital Air Fryer, or the Tower T17076 Xpress Pro Combo 10-in-1 Air Fryer, which comes complete with a rotisserie that can handle a whole chicken.

Similarly, the Ninja Foodi 11-in-1 SmartLidis a multi-faceted machine with brilliant air and steam-fry features.

As T3’s Home Editor, I’ve tested many different appliances over the years, including the best air fryers. But I recently found out that I’ve been making a common mistake that could be damaging my air fryer – and it’s likely that you’ve made the same mistake too.

The beauty of air fryers is that they use little to no oil. Instead, the mini ovens work by rapidly circulating hot air around its baskets or chamber rather than the food being dunked in oil. This results in food with a crispy exterior and a moist interior, that’s been made in a much healthier way.

Despite air fryers not needing oil to cook your food, it always helps to put a little bit in the baskets to prevent your food from sticking and to reduce the amount of mess you need to clean-up. Most people use cooking oil sprays to avoid using too much oil, but this turns out to be one of the biggest mistakes you could make when using your air fryer – and I’ve been doing it for years!

Why you should never use oil sprays in your air fryer

According to small appliance expert from AO.com, Isabella Forgione, misusing oil and cooking sprays is detrimental to your air fryer. This is mainly due to the contents of the oil spray that you’re using as it could be damaging the non-stick coating of your air fryer baskets.

Oil sprays typically contain oil, an emulsifier and a propellant. How the sprays work is the oil – which could be olive, canola or vegetable – and the propellant mixes together in the bottle, with the latter helping to evenly distribute and spray the oil. An emulsifier like lecithin or occasionally an anti-foaming agent is used in the bottle to keep the oil and propellant combined.

How oil sprays can affect your air fryer is through its lecithin ingredient. Oil sprays have low smoke points and lecithin can build up in your air fryer over time, which leaves the basket or drawer feeling very sticky – even if you regularly clean your air fryer. This stickiness can be hard to clean off and it can affect the coating of your air fryer basket, which if it’s non-stick like most air fryer drawers are, it rules them useless.

In general, you don’t really need to be using oil in your air fryer anyway, due to how an air fryer works. To avoid adding oil but still minimising clean-up, many people use silicone baskets within the main air fryer compartment so the mess is contained to the silicone which is much easier to clean.

Forgione from AO also recommends spraying oils directly to your food before you put it in your air fryer as this reduces any damage or mess to your air fryer and keeps the amount of oil spray touching your air fryer to a minimum.

For more tips on how to look after your air fryer, see these common air fryer mistakes that we’ve done so you don’t have to.