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Air Fryers: Five of the Best
Reading Time: 4 minutesAir fryers are the must-have kitchen appliance that you don’t need selling on if you have one, or you may be in need of convincing if you don’t. The reason these compact ovens have caught on is that they really do revolutionise baking and cooking, not least because they’re less daunting than cooking with a full-size oven, but also because they have many advantages over their larger cousin. Some food actually tastes better in the air fryer and is much more fun to make.
Even Jamie Oliver has got in on the action with his new air fryer series, and we can attest to the fact that just because they’re small, doesn’t mean they skimp on delicious culinary results. We’re recent air fryer converts ourselves so can testify to their brilliance, but here are five of the best that we’ve tried and tested, and worked out how they differ.
Cosori 4.7L (RRP £99.99)
This great little air fryer has rapid heat circulation technology, max 230℃, 50% faster cooking, consuming less electricity up to 55% It’s designed for 1-4 people, which is enough to cook 12 chicken wings, 2.25kg of whole chicken, or 1.8kg of chips. Chicken, Fries, Frozen, Steak, Seafood, Veggies, Reheat and Shake: you can choose one-touch cooking or customize the time and temperature precisely.
Like the others it has a removable non-stick basket, is easy to clean and can be washed by hand or in the dishwasher.
The Tower T1712812L 5-In-1 Digital Air FryerOven with Rotisserie (RRP £69.99)
The 12L Tower is perfect for both couples and families: ideal for your healthy meals and reduces the cooking time. At a price that cannot be beaten, this one has spit and handle accessories to cook a whole chicken rotisserie style in under 1 hour – rotated on a spit for perfect cooking results… with bonus features like a viewable window so you can see how things are shaping up in there.
A major selling point is that this comes with an extra-large 12 litre cooking capacity, letting you make more of the food your family loves. Vortx technology rapidly circulates hot air around food, cooking up to 30% faster than a conventional oven, and creates a delicious crispy texture and because little or no oil is required, it’s much healthier.
Dualit 5.5L (RRP £129.99)
In a sleek black finish, the new Dualit Air Fryer has a large 5.5 litre capacity and features innovative VortecS™ technology. Designed to assist with healthy cooking and energy saving, this one comes with seven one-touch pre-set programmes for French Fries, Vegetables, Meat on-the-Bone, Frozen Finger Food, Fillet of Meat, Bakery and Fish. It also offers 6-in-1 functions for Fry, Dehydrate, Roast, Bake, Grill and Reheat.
Added features include an adjustable temperature and time control from 50˚C to 200˚C for manual mode, an easy-pull handle and non-stick coated crisper tray and plate. The tray is also dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning and the air fryer comes with a one-year guarantee. As well as offering a healthy way to cook, it saves time, energy and money without compromising on flavour or texture.
Gino D’Acampo Grey 5L Digital Air Fryer (RRP £55)
This is a terrific basic model. At only £35 from some outlets now, this has a 5L
capacity basket with soft-touch handle, touch screen LED panel with a variable temperature range of 80-230C, and up to 60 minute timer controls.
Like most air fryers, this is also really easy to clean with a removable, dishwasher-safe cooking basket & grill with a non-stick coating. To make things even easier there are 5 preset functions available including chips, steak, chicken & fish… and an automatic timer shut off, so if you want you can just leave things to cook or (if you’re like us) check them regularly: another benefit of the small usability of air fryers.
CHEFREE 5L Family-sized with Viewing Window Drawer (RRP £49.99)
With a transparent viewing glass window drawer, you can witness your food fry to an id
eal finish. This one also has an internal light, enabling you to effortlessly monitor your cooking without losing heat. It also boasts a space-saving compact design with a generous 5L capacity, while being 30% more compact than other brands.
A cutting-edge full touch screen 6-in-1 function multicooker means you can effortlessly create a wide range of delights from breakfast to dessert: Air Fryer, Bake, Roast, Broil, Grill and Dehydrate.
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