The 10 Best Air Fryers as of June 2026

How we ranked these air fryers

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

Performance (35%) — how well each air fryer does its core job.
Value (25%) — quality and features for the price.
Build & reliability (20%) — materials, longevity and warranty.
Features (20%) — meaningful extras that improve the experience.

At a glance: top 10 compared

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#	Air Fryers	Score	Best for	Capacity	Approx. Price	Amazon links
1	Ninja Foodi Dual Zone AF400	9.2	Best overall	9.5L	$200	View Price
2	Ninja Double Stack XL	9.0	Best for families	9.5L	$230	View Price
3	Ninja Foodi MAX AF160	8.7	Best single-zone	5.2L	$150	View Price
4	Cosori Dual Blaze	8.6	Best app features	6.4L	$150	View Price
5	Tefal Easy Fry Dual	8.6	Best value dual	8.3L	$130	View Price
6	Ninja Speedi	8.5	Best multi-cooker	5.7L	$180	View Price
7	Philips Airfryer 3000 XL	8.5	Best single basket	6.2L	$130	View Price
8	Instant Vortex Plus	8.3	Best compact	5.7L	$100	View Price
9	Salter Dual Cook Pro	8.2	Best mid-range dual	8.2L	$100	View Price
10	Tower Vortx 4L	8.0	Best budget	4L	$55	View Price

The full ranking

Best overall

Ninja Foodi Dual Zone AF400

9.2Our number one pick.

The AF400 popularised the dual-basket air fryer for good reason: two independent drawers let you cook two foods different ways and finish them together, and the results are reliably crisp. It is bulky on a countertop, but for most households it is the one to get.

Cooking: 9.2Capacity: 9.0Ease of use: 9.2Value: 9.0

Pros

Two zones with Sync finish
Reliably crisp results
Easy to clean

Cons

Takes up countertop space
No window to watch food

Check price on Amazon≈ $200

Best for families

Ninja Double Stack XL

9.0A superb runner-up.

Ninja's clever stacked design keeps dual-zone cooking and a big 9.5L capacity but takes up far less countertop than side-by-side drawers. It is tall, so check your cupboard clearance, but for families short on space it is brilliant.

Cooking: 9.0Capacity: 9.2Ease of use: 8.8Value: 8.8

Pros

Big capacity, small footprint
Dual-zone cooking
Six cooking levels

Cons

Tall — mind the height
Individual drawers are smaller

Check price on Amazon≈ $230

Best single-zone

Ninja Foodi MAX AF160

8.7Rounds out our top three.

If you do not need two drawers, the single-basket Foodi MAX is roomy, simple and cooks superbly, with a generous 5.2L that suits couples and small families. It lacks dual-zone flexibility but costs less and takes up less room.

Cooking: 9.0Capacity: 8.6Ease of use: 9.0Value: 8.8

Pros

Roomy single basket
Excellent crisping
Simple to use

Cons

No dual-zone flexibility
Bulky for one basket

Check price on Amazon≈ $150

Best app features

Cosori Dual Blaze

8.6A standout in the upper half.

The Dual Blaze pairs even, two-element heating with a well-designed app full of recipes and a basket you can shake without removing. It is a single large basket rather than dual-zone, but the cooking quality and smarts are excellent.

Cooking: 8.8Capacity: 8.6Ease of use: 8.8Value: 8.4

Pros

Even dual-element heating
Good app and recipes
Easy-clean basket

Cons

Single zone only
Premium for the size

Check price on Amazon≈ $150

Best value dual

Tefal Easy Fry Dual

8.6A well-rounded mid-table pick.

Tefal's dual-basket fryer undercuts the big Ninja models while offering the same cook-two-things-at-once convenience and a roomy 8.3L total. Build and app are more basic, but as affordable dual-zone cooking it is great value.

Cooking: 8.4Capacity: 8.8Ease of use: 8.6Value: 9.2

Pros

Affordable dual-zone
Roomy 8.3L total
Simple controls

Cons

Plasticky build
Basic presets

Check price on Amazon≈ $130

Best multi-cooker

Ninja Speedi

8.5Great value in the middle of the pack.

The Speedi doubles as an air fryer and a rapid one-pot meal maker, steaming and crisping a whole meal in one go. It is more versatile than a plain fryer, though the single 5.7L pot suits one to three people.

Cooking: 8.6Capacity: 8.2Ease of use: 8.6Value: 8.6

Pros

Air fry and one-pot meals
Fast complete meals
Compact

Cons

Single pot capacity
Slight learning curve

Check price on Amazon≈ $180

Best single basket

Philips Airfryer 3000 XL

8.5A dependable pick if the price is right.

Philips' reliable 3000-series XL offers fuss-free, even air frying in a roomy single basket, with the brand's strong build and easy-clean parts. It is not the cheapest single fryer, but it is dependable and cooks very well.

Cooking: 8.6Capacity: 8.6Ease of use: 8.6Value: 8.4

Pros

Even, reliable cooking
Roomy basket
Easy to clean

Cons

Pricier than budget rivals
Basic display

Check price on Amazon≈ $130

Best compact

Instant Vortex Plus

8.3Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

The Vortex Plus is a tidy, affordable single-basket fryer with a clear window and ClearCook light so you can watch food crisp. Capacity is modest, but for couples and small kitchens it is a smart, space-saving choice.

Cooking: 8.4Capacity: 8.0Ease of use: 8.6Value: 8.8

Pros

Window to watch food
Compact footprint
Good value

Cons

Modest capacity
Single zone

Check price on Amazon≈ $100

Best mid-range dual

Salter Dual Cook Pro

8.2A budget-friendly option worth a look.

Salter's Dual Cook Pro brings two-drawer cooking and a big 8.2L capacity at a wallet-friendly price, making dual-zone accessible. It is less refined than premium rivals, but it does the job well for the money.

Cooking: 8.2Capacity: 8.8Ease of use: 8.2Value: 9.0

Pros

Affordable dual-zone
Large 8.2L total
Sync cooking

Cons

Build feels budget
Louder than premium models

Check price on Amazon≈ $100

Best budget

Tower Vortx 4L

8.0Rounds out our top ten.

The compact Tower Vortx is one of the cheapest ways into air frying, with a simple dial and a 4L basket that suits one or two people. It is basic and small, but for the price it crisps perfectly well.

Cooking: 8.0Capacity: 7.6Ease of use: 8.4Value: 9.2

Pros

Very affordable
Compact and simple
Decent crisping

Cons

Small capacity
Manual dial only

Check price on Amazon≈ $55

Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the air fryers in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the Ninja Foodi Dual Zone AF400, which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The Ninja Double Stack XL and Ninja Foodi MAX AF160 are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best air fryers without overthinking it, the Ninja Foodi Dual Zone AF400 is our top recommendation — it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon ≈ $200

Our top picks at a glance

Ninja Foodi Dual Zone AF400

Tefal Easy Fry Dual

Ninja Double Stack XL

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How we ranked these air fryers

At a glance: top 10 compared

The full ranking

Ninja Foodi Dual Zone AF400

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Ninja Double Stack XL

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Ninja Foodi MAX AF160

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Cons

Cosori Dual Blaze

Pros

Cons

Tefal Easy Fry Dual

Pros

Cons

Ninja Speedi

Pros

Cons

Philips Airfryer 3000 XL

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Cons

Instant Vortex Plus

Pros

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Salter Dual Cook Pro

Pros

Cons

Tower Vortx 4L

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Frequently asked questions

The bottom line

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