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If you don't have an air fryer you might think their rise recently is marketing hype and feel no need to take advantage of any air fryer Cyber Monday deals. But we'll let you in on a secret: Air fryers are basically miniature convection ovens, or in layman's terms, an oven with a fan inside it to circulate the warm air. So in our opinion their name actually hides more about them than it hypes. For a vast majority of these appliances, the name air fryer does little to demonstrate the full capabilities these small-yet-efficient gadgets have to offer. In fact, if you get one of the countertop oven models, you might come to find that you use it more often than the full-sized oven beneath your range. These things use less electricity, heat up faster, and generally require shorter cook times than a full-sized oven, which makes them incredibly handy for all kinds of cooking tasks. They can reheat food, toast, broil, dehydrate, or simply keep things warm. Need to quickly toast some nuts? Do it in here. Want to revive some day-old home fries? No problem. Want to bake exactly enough cookies just for you to eat in one sitting? Bam.
Of course, not all air fryers were created equal. For this reason, we decided to highlight the best air fryers we've tested over the years from retailers across the internet. Not only are these the best Cyber Monday air fryer deals we've found, many happen to be (in our opinion) the best air fryers whether they're on sale or not.
We’re starting the list off with air fryer toaster ovens because if you have the counter space, these babies are worth it. They’re the most versatile option in the air fryer universe, capable of doing everything a basket-style model can do (more on those below), as well as most of the things a full-sized oven can do—like baking a tray of cookies, making your morning toast, or cooking a (quarter) sheet pan dinner. These types of models are handy for everyday cooking tasks, but they’re especially useful during the holiday season or for dinner parties because they essentially grant you another pan’s worth of oven space.
Breville makes the best air fryer–toaster ovens we’ve ever used, and this is the very appliance that turned BA contributor Alex Beggs into an “air fryer person.” This large-capacity, stainless-steel air fryer can do (almost) everything your full-size oven can do, plus more. It has 11 cooking functions—including toast, broil, bake, roast, reheat, slow cook, and air fry—and uses smart technology to control things like temperature, convection, and cooking times, so your food always comes out perfectly. It can fit up to six slices of toast or a whole chicken, so it’s a great option if you’ve got a family to feed and counter space to spare.
DEAL: Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer
The same brand that makes one of our favorite all-purpose pans and a perfect pot that might make you break up with your Dutch oven recently started making appliances, and that's a good thing. The Our Place Wonder Oven might be serving up Easy-Bake Oven vibes, but this thing is not a toy—it performs like a full-sized oven in miniature. The air fryer setting works wonders (sorry) on everything from frozen pizza rolls to chicken wings and french fries. This is the first time it's ever gone on sale, so snap one up at a discounted price while you can. And if you’re after more deals from Our Place (maybe you want a pan to match your Wonder Oven), head right this way.
DEAL: Our Place Wonder Oven
If we had to pick our favorite Breville air fryer–toaster oven, it’d be the Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro. It’s a bigger, souped-up version of the model mentioned above (so we get that not everyone will want it on their counter all the time). This one can fit nine slices of toast, an entire 14-lb. turkey, a 5-qt. Dutch oven, or a 9x13" pan. It also comes with two more presets: proof and dehydrate. The size and price are rather hefty, but like we said above, you’ll probably find yourself using this countertop convection oven more often than your regular oven. It preheats quickly, uses less energy, and can do just about anything a full-size oven can (and probably do it better, to be honest).
DEAL: Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro
If you’re thinking “all that sounds great, but I have no intention of replacing my full-size oven” or you’d simply prefer something that takes up less space, go for the Breville Compact Smart Toaster Oven—it’s a smaller version of the convection ovens above. It can fit four slices of toast, has eight cooking functions, and is on sale for 24% off this Cyber Monday.
DEAL: Breville Compact Smart Toaster Oven
We know Instant Pot for its electric pressure cookers, but the brand’s also made a foray into air fryers with its Instant Vortex. It has rotisserie and proofing functions and comes with a nonstick drip pan, two perforated cooking trays, and a few other dishwasher-safe accessories.
DEAL: Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer
Like the air fryer–toaster ovens mentioned above, the Ninja Digital Airfryer Pro Countertop Oven has a variety of cooking functions. This thing can air fry, roast, bake, broil, toast, dehydrate, keep warm—and it also has a specific preset for bagels. It’s a large capacity oven that can fit up to four pounds of food (or a 13-inch pizza, or toast up to 9 slices of toast). But it can do one thing the others cannot: it can easily flip up and away to be stored against your kitchen backsplash, which means it takes up much less counter space when it’s not in use.
DEAL: Ninja SP101 Digital Air Fry Countertop Oven with 8-in-1 Functionality
Cuisinart makes some of the best kitchen appliances we’ve ever used—including our favorite food processor and ice cream maker—so it’s no surprise they make great air fryers, too. This air fryer–toaster oven works by way of intuitive control dials and can hold three pounds of food (or six slices of toast, or a 12-inch pizza). Unlike the air fryer–toaster ovens above, it has a grill setting and comes with a reversible grill/griddle plate, so you can achieve superior char.
DEAL: Cuisinart Air Fryer Toaster Oven with Grill
This technically isn’t an airfryer toaster oven; it’s an air fryer grill. And if you’re interested in a countertop appliance that you can use to cook the crispiest fries and grill a mean medium-rare steak, this is your guy. The Ninja Foodi Smart indoor grill and air fryer is equipped with six cooking functions: grill, air crisp, roast, bake, broil and dehydrate. The temperature-controlled grill grate can fit up to 6 steaks or 24 hot dogs at once, so it can be quite effective as an indoor BBQ.
DEAL: Ninja Foodi Smart XL 6-in-1 Indoor Grill
When you think of an air fryer, you probably envision a basket-style appliance. These models are ideal for making foods that need to be tossed around frequently to ensure even browning—things like fries, tots, or roasted veggies. They also come in a range of capacities, from tiny 2-quarters perfect for one person households to XXL models that can fit a whole chicken and then some.
Philips made the first-ever air fryer, so it’s no surprise it still makes some of the best models on the market. In testing, our Epicurious colleagues found that the Philips Premium Digital Air Fryer provided the most even cooking and was the easiest to use. Another standout factor? When Philips says XXL, they mean it. This appliance has a 7-qt. capacity (much larger than other basket-style air fryers), and it’s big enough to fit a whole chicken. While it may be tempting to go for a smaller countertop appliance, we’ve learned that the large-capacity ones tend to work better. That’s because more space equals more room for air to circulate around food, reaching every surface and making it crispy.
DEAL: Philips Premium XXL Digital Air Fryer
Want something smaller? Opt for the 3-quart XL version. Like the air fryer above, it’s equipped with a digital touchscreen and seven presets.
DEAL: Philips Premium XL Air Fryer
The Ninja Max XL is another one of our favorite basket-style air fryers. With a 5.5-quart capacity, (the standard size for basket-style air fryers), it can fit up to 3 pounds of french fries and it’s an ideal size for serving two or three people. It’s equipped with an easy-to-use control panel with options to air-fry, air-roast, air-broil, bake, and reheat—but what really sets it apart is the max crisp feature. While most basket-style air fryers are capable of going up to 400°F, the max crisp button turns the temperature up to 450°F, allowing food to get crunchier, faster.
DEAL: Ninja Max XL Air Fryer
Ninja also offers a smaller model with a modest 4-quart capacity that fits 2 pounds of french fries and is relatively easy to clean. While it doesn’t include the max crisp feature, BA editors say it’s still proven to churn out extra-crunchy chicken wings and mozzarella sticks.
DEAL: Ninja 4-Quart Air Fryer
This 4-quart model from Instant won best budget pick in Epicurious’s product test. It’s got handy presets and an easy-to-use interface, reminders for preheating and flipping, and a detachable basket that’s a breeze to clean. Oh, and it’s 45% off right now—the best price we’ve seen maybe ever.
DEAL: Instant Pot Air Fryer Oven, 5.7-QT
Associate food editor Rachel Gurjar used a Cosori Max XL to develop all her air fryer recipes, including these sesame-coconut chicken tenders. Its capacity is just shy of 6 quarts, and it comes with 12 preset functions. It feels a lot bigger than standard basket-style air fryers thanks to the fact that it’s square instead of circular—the extra corners seem to provide more room.
DEAL: Cosori Pro II Max XL
Somewhere between basket-style air fryers and air fryer–toaster ovens, there’s the Ninja Foodi DualZone 2-Basket Air Fryer. It’s equipped with two independent baskets and uses smart DualZone technology that allows you to cook two dishes at once, using different temperatures and cook times. It’s the best of both worlds.
DEAL: Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer, 10-QT
This mini model from Cosori was the top compact air fryer pick over at Epicurious. It’s quiet, lightweight, easy to store on the counter or tucked away in a cupboard, and—most importantly—it works really well. This is a good option for studio apartment or dorm room-dwellers, or for people who typically cook one serving at a time. With a 2.1-quart capacity, it can handle a single serving a French fries or veggies, and just barely fits two veggie burger patties nestled side by side.
DEAL: Cosori 4-in-1 Mini Airfryer, 2.1-Qt
Dash has cornered the market for remarkably inexpensive, delightfully mini versions of popular kitchen appliances. While we haven’t tried this wee air fryer, it’s on sale for the low, low price of 25 bucks, which makes the risk pretty minimal. And we really stand by Dash’s mini waffle maker, see-through toaster, and egg cooking machine. Like the Cosori mini, this model has a small capacity and footprint that would make it a great gift for a family member who’s about to head off to college.
DEAL: Dash Compact Air Fryer
So we’ve established that Instant Pot makes air fryers now. But did you know they also make Instant Pots that air fry? If you’re looking for an appliance that is truly an all-in-one kitchen workhorse, these are the models for you. The Duo Crisp 11-in-1 has two different lids that you’ll need to swap out depending on what you’re using it for, whereas the Duo Crisp 13-in-1 has an “ultimate lid” that can be used for both air frying and pressure cooking, a plus if you’re tight on space.
DEAL: Instant Pot Duo Crisp with Ultimate Lid
DEAL: Instant Pot Duo Crisp 11-in-1 Air Fryer and Electric Pressure Cooker Combo
We’ll be honest. There are a million versions of this kitchen gadget, and we haven’t gotten to try them all yet—though we have tested many, many air fryers. Here are a few more options, including other Ninja Foodi models, which are popular and well-reviewed, and a deal for over half off on a Bella air fryer.
No, this isn't a space probe—it's actually an air fryer and pressure cooker all in one. If you felt intrigued by the Instant-Pot-meets-air-fryer models listed above, then you might like this model from Ninja. As established, it can pressure cook and air fry—but it's also got eight other functions, including dehydrate, broil, bake, and roast.
DEAL: Ninja Foodi Programmable 10-in-1 5qt Pressure Cooker and Air Fryer
For those who in small apartments, tiny houses or just any place that that doesn't have an oven (or maybe you've just sworn off using your oven), the Gourmia 9-Slice air fryer oven might just be for you. While it's obviously not the same size as your actual oven, it does have a larger capacity and multiple racks to accommodate cooking a variety of foods at the same time. Plus it features stylish French doors instead of the garage door-type of opening standard for most air fryer.
DEAL: Gourmia 9-Slice Digital Air Fryer Oven with 14 One-Touch Cooking Functions
If you liked the dual-basket style of Ninja's Foodi DualZone 2-Basket Air Fryer, then you'll like the brand's other DualZone model that comes with a “MegaZone.” With the DualZone FlexBasket, you have the option of making your air fryer basket have two separate 3.5-quart baskets—using a removable divider—or to take that barrier out to make one giant 7-quart basket.
DEAL: Ninja Foodi DualZone FlexBasket Air Fryer with 7-qt MegaZone
Kitchen appliances can get expensive, especially ones with all the bells and whistles an air fryer can come with. You can purchase this model from Bella for just $40 and get a machine that will air fry, bake, reheat, roast, broil, make fries and wings, and more.
DEAL: Bella Pro Series 4.2-qt. Digital Air Fryer
Another model from Gourmia, not only does the Fry 'N Fold do the most with 10 one-touch cooking presets, it also easily folds in on itself to give you more counter or cabinet space despite a sizable 7-quart capacity. All you need to do is remove the top with all the controls, flip it over, and nestle it in the fully transparent glass basket.
DEAL: Gourmia 7-Qt. Fry ‘N Fold Digital Air Fryer
Chefman offers four different sizes for its air fryer. The smallest option you can buy offers a five-quart capacity, which swings towards the higher end of most air fryer sizes. From there, you can buy models with 6.3-quart, 10-quart, and 12-quart capacities. The larger sizes even come in the oven-style versus the basket-style of the 5-quart option.
DEAL: Chefman Digital Air Fryer, Large 5 Qt Family Size
To really feel like you've been blasted into the future, just try out the full-color screen on the Kalorik VIVID air fryer. Use the buttons on the side to toggle through 202 preset options when deciding what to cook in your 7-quart basket.
DEAL: Kalorik VIVID 7 Quart Full Color Display Air Fryer
Recommended by Brooklyn Beckham and Guga Tosta, the Typhur stands out from other competitors thanks to its shape. Instead of a deep basket desgin, the Typhur utilizes a dome that gives you more real estate to spread out whatever you're trying to air fry—whether that's three dozen chicken wings or a 12-inch pizza. The Dome also runs at a quiet 55 db and it includes a self-clean mode, so you don't have to play jig-saw trying to fit your air fryer in the dishwasher.
Another model from COSORI, the Pro III bears a strong resemblance to the Pro II in terms of shape. However the Pro III keeps all of its controls further at the top of the air fryer, giving the machine an even more futuristic look. The Pro III also has a slightly larger capacity at 6.8-quarts, meaning you can fit anything from a whole chicken to a generous helping of fries.
DEAL: COSORI Pro III Air Fryer Dual Blaze
If you already know you like COSORI products and want to level-up your air frying game, try out the brand's toaster oven air fryer. With a 26-quart capacity, this machine can fit six slices of bread, a 12-inch pizza, or a five-pound chicken. This multicooker will also toast, keep your food warm, broil, dehydrate, slow cook, double as a convection oven, and more.
DEAL: COSORI Toaster Oven Air Fryer Combo
We know, we've said that about a bunch of air fryers so far. This air fryer and pressure cooker combo has a variety of cooking options that you can combine together to best suit whatever dish you're trying to make. It allows you to set up to five different cooking stages specific for each food you're making and how you want it made—whether that's to sear, pressure cook, or air fry—to see you through your whole process. It even comes with a bunch of accessories, including a stainless steel inner pot, a griddle plate, a rib rack, an air fry basket, a reversible rack, and more.
DEAL: NuWave Duet Air Fryer, Electric Pressure Cooker & Grill Combo
If you’re just cooking for one or two, a compact, basket-style air fryer like the Cosori or 3-qt. Philips will take up less space than a toaster-oven-style fryer but still get the job done—just make sure anything you’re cooking in it doesn’t get overcrowded because that will prevent it from getting crispy. If you need a model that can handle multiple racks of food, dehydrate apple slices, toast bread, and serve as an extra oven for holiday pie marathoning, go with the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro, which a few food stylists we know swear by as secondary ovens. That thing can do it all. Want the most aesthetic air fryer on the market? That would be the Our Place Wonder Oven.
It’s important that you have clear expectations going into your air fryer journey. If you think of the air fryer as a fryer, you’re setting yourself up for disappointment. The air fryer will do a good job of crisping frozen chicken fingers, or re-crisping fried takeout from yesterday, but when it comes to making foods with a wet batter (like fried chicken or batter-coated vegetables), it will fall short. There is a workaround: Dredge those traditionally wet-brined foods with crispy dry ingredients, like breadcrumbs or cornstarch.
But don’t feel disheartened. The air fryer is still a magical crisping machine. It can achieve textures on brussels sprouts and potato wedges that you’d never get in your regular oven. And the crispy chickpeas will be absolutely transcendent. Vegetables that are prone to mushiness, like zucchini and eggplant, can get jammy interiors and crisp exteriors using the power of the air fryer. And weeknight dinner will be so much easier, because you can use this multifunctional and fast machine rather than your full oven to heat up leftovers or make separate meals for kids. They’re also a godsend in the summer months, when the temperature gets so high the thought of turning on the big oven makes you want to quit cooking altogether.
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