10 Best Air Fryers for 2026 – Expert Reviews & Top Quality Picks

“Customer Review: Its easy and very fast to cook in. Its also very easy to clean. Anything that can be cooked in an oven can be done in this bad boy with less than half of the overall effort and in a quarter of the time.This unit in particular runs relatively quiet and you can tell its also higher quality than the competition.The basket, while not the largest size offered is roomy and from what I have read this size is the perfect balance for quick good times and available cook area.The unit also shuts down automatically when the basket is removed which makes me as a novice cook feel far more confident in its safety.10/10”

“Customer Review: I’ve used the air fryer a few times and find it to be consistent and reliable in cooking times and results. This is my third air fryer – I loved my previous two but was worried about safety. One of the selling points of this Cosori air fryer is safety. It has a ceramic coating on the interior that I’m finding is fantastic because of the nonstick easy cleanup. Simple, straightforward cooking instructions with a helpful reminder direction label you can choose to stick on the top. Overall, love this and I plan to take it in our motorhome because of its versatility, quick cook times, and perfect food prep.”

“Customer Review: It’s nice. Insane value for the price. Pretty good size, easy to clean, quiet, easy to use. All around a good air frier”

“Customer Review: Been having this fryer for 2 weeks now and it has NOT rested yet. I LOVE IT & wonder how I’ve gone this long w/out one. Before I start bragging on this thing, I am by no way endorsed by Ninja or getting paid by them. I’ve owned a few Ninja products blenders and still have one that’s over 10 years old. They make quality machines. This fryer is a life & time saver…especially if you’re a lazy cook. I have been researching air fryers for the past few months and nothing comes close to the Ninja. The basket size isn’t the large 5+ quart capacity like the bigger fryers, (Ninja is only 4qt), but this thing cooks so fast you won’t miss the extra 1 qt. It comes w/ a crisper that works perfectly, a recipe book and a multi-layer rack. The first night I had it I made wings and I tell you that I will NEVER buy fried chicken again!!! Yes, they were that crispy and tasted much better. I bought the Louisiana fried chicken flour from Walmart, battered the wings, spritzed w/ a little olive oil and had fried chicken in 10 minutes. No greasy mess, no 3rd degree burns from hot oil, and your house doesn’t smell like a chicken joint for 4 days afterward. Because the Ninja uses a ceramic coating on their fryers the clean up is very easy. Next, I made sweet potato fries! Had a bag of frozen ones in the freezer and popped those babies in for 10 min. They were crispier than McDonald’s. I tried homemade fries but the procedure takes too long. You have to peel, slice, soak potatoes, dry them…I’m just ready to pop them in the fryer and eat! It has been nonstop air fryer cooking in this house! I hit youtube to get a few recipes and it’s been on ever since. What I like best about this fryer is it has a dehydrator feature and how fast it cooks. Frozen chicken wings? No problem! Throw them in the fryer for 10 minutes and they’re defrosted. I’ve cooked pizza, fries, wings, reheated food, fried zucchini, and tonight I baked a chocolate cake. Everything came out perfect! Next up is donuts! The only thing I don’t like about this fryer is 30 seconds after it finishes cooking it shuts off. I know this is a safety feature but I always have more items to cook. In 2 weeks, I have used my microwave twice, and that was to reheat coffee. Before I forget, I did cinnamon rolls too! I used the canned Pillsbury ones and it normally takes 20 min in the oven. In the Ninja? 8 minutes and that’s if you like them brown. I actually could have stopped it at 5 min and they would be perfect. My house smelled like a Cinnabon factory!😛 I have used every feature on this fryer except the dehydrator but I’ll be making beef jerky soon. Overall, I am VERY pleased! The best selling feature was the price & the size. The Ninja is much slimmer than some of the bulkier fryers and fits under my cabinet nicely. I’m also happy it only used 1500W unlike some of the larger fryers that burn 1800 which could kill your light bill. The outside of the fryer doesn’t get hot so you won’t have to worry about getting burned but do take caution when taking your food out. Is it loud? My exhaust fan on my stove is louder than the Ninja. The extension cord on it is long so you don’t have to worry about being limited on where you can place it. I think I’ve covered everything? This thing is THE BOMB! If you’re wondering what cookware you can use, just about anything you place in a microwave you can put in the Ninja. I went to the Dollar Tree and bought a few 7″ foil pans I use to reheat food & bake in. Also, grab you some silicone tongs while you’re there so you don’t scratch the surface of your fryer. This thing has been almost as good as a kid getting a new bike for Christmas. You will NOT be disappointed w/ this purchase. Happy & healthy cooking!”

“Customer Review: Wonderful! After using it I have found it works great. So easy to use and clean. I’m still learning but I love it!!”

“Customer Review: Amazing product. Easy to use, makes less greasy food and easy to clean. Not as noisy as the other product. Works well making 2 different food in one go using 2 baskets. Also fits in small places.”

“Customer Review: It’s nice. Insane value for the price. Pretty good size, easy to clean, quiet, easy to use. All around a good air frier”

“Customer Review: Been having this fryer for 2 weeks now and it has NOT rested yet. I LOVE IT & wonder how I’ve gone this long w/out one. Before I start bragging on this thing, I am by no way endorsed by Ninja or getting paid by them. I’ve owned a few Ninja products blenders and still have one that’s over 10 years old. They make quality machines. This fryer is a life & time saver…especially if you’re a lazy cook. I have been researching air fryers for the past few months and nothing comes close to the Ninja. The basket size isn’t the large 5+ quart capacity like the bigger fryers, (Ninja is only 4qt), but this thing cooks so fast you won’t miss the extra 1 qt. It comes w/ a crisper that works perfectly, a recipe book and a multi-layer rack. The first night I had it I made wings and I tell you that I will NEVER buy fried chicken again!!! Yes, they were that crispy and tasted much better. I bought the Louisiana fried chicken flour from Walmart, battered the wings, spritzed w/ a little olive oil and had fried chicken in 10 minutes. No greasy mess, no 3rd degree burns from hot oil, and your house doesn’t smell like a chicken joint for 4 days afterward. Because the Ninja uses a ceramic coating on their fryers the clean up is very easy. Next, I made sweet potato fries! Had a bag of frozen ones in the freezer and popped those babies in for 10 min. They were crispier than McDonald’s. I tried homemade fries but the procedure takes too long. You have to peel, slice, soak potatoes, dry them…I’m just ready to pop them in the fryer and eat! It has been nonstop air fryer cooking in this house! I hit youtube to get a few recipes and it’s been on ever since. What I like best about this fryer is it has a dehydrator feature and how fast it cooks. Frozen chicken wings? No problem! Throw them in the fryer for 10 minutes and they’re defrosted. I’ve cooked pizza, fries, wings, reheated food, fried zucchini, and tonight I baked a chocolate cake. Everything came out perfect! Next up is donuts! The only thing I don’t like about this fryer is 30 seconds after it finishes cooking it shuts off. I know this is a safety feature but I always have more items to cook. In 2 weeks, I have used my microwave twice, and that was to reheat coffee. Before I forget, I did cinnamon rolls too! I used the canned Pillsbury ones and it normally takes 20 min in the oven. In the Ninja? 8 minutes and that’s if you like them brown. I actually could have stopped it at 5 min and they would be perfect. My house smelled like a Cinnabon factory!😛 I have used every feature on this fryer except the dehydrator but I’ll be making beef jerky soon. Overall, I am VERY pleased! The best selling feature was the price & the size. The Ninja is much slimmer than some of the bulkier fryers and fits under my cabinet nicely. I’m also happy it only used 1500W unlike some of the larger fryers that burn 1800 which could kill your light bill. The outside of the fryer doesn’t get hot so you won’t have to worry about getting burned but do take caution when taking your food out. Is it loud? My exhaust fan on my stove is louder than the Ninja. The extension cord on it is long so you don’t have to worry about being limited on where you can place it. I think I’ve covered everything? This thing is THE BOMB! If you’re wondering what cookware you can use, just about anything you place in a microwave you can put in the Ninja. I went to the Dollar Tree and bought a few 7″ foil pans I use to reheat food & bake in. Also, grab you some silicone tongs while you’re there so you don’t scratch the surface of your fryer. This thing has been almost as good as a kid getting a new bike for Christmas. You will NOT be disappointed w/ this purchase. Happy & healthy cooking!”

“Customer Review: It’s nice. Insane value for the price. Pretty good size, easy to clean, quiet, easy to use. All around a good air frier”

“Customer Review: Been having this fryer for 2 weeks now and it has NOT rested yet. I LOVE IT & wonder how I’ve gone this long w/out one. Before I start bragging on this thing, I am by no way endorsed by Ninja or getting paid by them. I’ve owned a few Ninja products blenders and still have one that’s over 10 years old. They make quality machines. This fryer is a life & time saver…especially if you’re a lazy cook. I have been researching air fryers for the past few months and nothing comes close to the Ninja. The basket size isn’t the large 5+ quart capacity like the bigger fryers, (Ninja is only 4qt), but this thing cooks so fast you won’t miss the extra 1 qt. It comes w/ a crisper that works perfectly, a recipe book and a multi-layer rack. The first night I had it I made wings and I tell you that I will NEVER buy fried chicken again!!! Yes, they were that crispy and tasted much better. I bought the Louisiana fried chicken flour from Walmart, battered the wings, spritzed w/ a little olive oil and had fried chicken in 10 minutes. No greasy mess, no 3rd degree burns from hot oil, and your house doesn’t smell like a chicken joint for 4 days afterward. Because the Ninja uses a ceramic coating on their fryers the clean up is very easy. Next, I made sweet potato fries! Had a bag of frozen ones in the freezer and popped those babies in for 10 min. They were crispier than McDonald’s. I tried homemade fries but the procedure takes too long. You have to peel, slice, soak potatoes, dry them…I’m just ready to pop them in the fryer and eat! It has been nonstop air fryer cooking in this house! I hit youtube to get a few recipes and it’s been on ever since. What I like best about this fryer is it has a dehydrator feature and how fast it cooks. Frozen chicken wings? No problem! Throw them in the fryer for 10 minutes and they’re defrosted. I’ve cooked pizza, fries, wings, reheated food, fried zucchini, and tonight I baked a chocolate cake. Everything came out perfect! Next up is donuts! The only thing I don’t like about this fryer is 30 seconds after it finishes cooking it shuts off. I know this is a safety feature but I always have more items to cook. In 2 weeks, I have used my microwave twice, and that was to reheat coffee. Before I forget, I did cinnamon rolls too! I used the canned Pillsbury ones and it normally takes 20 min in the oven. In the Ninja? 8 minutes and that’s if you like them brown. I actually could have stopped it at 5 min and they would be perfect. My house smelled like a Cinnabon factory!😛 I have used every feature on this fryer except the dehydrator but I’ll be making beef jerky soon. Overall, I am VERY pleased! The best selling feature was the price & the size. The Ninja is much slimmer than some of the bulkier fryers and fits under my cabinet nicely. I’m also happy it only used 1500W unlike some of the larger fryers that burn 1800 which could kill your light bill. The outside of the fryer doesn’t get hot so you won’t have to worry about getting burned but do take caution when taking your food out. Is it loud? My exhaust fan on my stove is louder than the Ninja. The extension cord on it is long so you don’t have to worry about being limited on where you can place it. I think I’ve covered everything? This thing is THE BOMB! If you’re wondering what cookware you can use, just about anything you place in a microwave you can put in the Ninja. I went to the Dollar Tree and bought a few 7″ foil pans I use to reheat food & bake in. Also, grab you some silicone tongs while you’re there so you don’t scratch the surface of your fryer. This thing has been almost as good as a kid getting a new bike for Christmas. You will NOT be disappointed w/ this purchase. Happy & healthy cooking!”

“Customer Review: This air fryer is compact and countertop friendly- fits perfectly in my small NYC kitchen and is so cute for decoration as it’s sleek and modern. The nonstick basket dropped right in and comes out easy to throw in dishwasher. I cooked salmon and it actually wiped clean, no smells so it probably doesn’t even need to go in the dishwasher. This was my first time air frying and the manual was so hopeful to make sure I was selecting the right time and temperature for my different foods. My fries came out crispy and shake reminder is such a cool feature.”

“Customer Review: I just cannot overstate how awesome this air fryer is. It is impressive quality from top to bottom. It has good weight, and takes up a little space on the countertop, but definitely worth it. I know this is one appliance that will get a lot of use here. The body of it is a lovely blue shade, with controls on the front that illuminate when the unit is turned on. So many choices: It will bake, broil, air fry, roast or dehydrate. I am excited to try them all, and find that it is very easy to operate. The large basket is heavy duty non-stick, as well as the removable tray. Both are so easy to clean; it only takes a couple minutes to empty the crumbs, soap it up a little bit, then rinse off. So simple, and an easy routine to maintain too. I think it’s a good idea to keep an eye on the element area after every use, so it doesn’t get build-up on it. So far I’ve made potato wedges, vegan chicken nuggets, toasted bagels, and bagel chips. I’ve reheated with it, too. It’s a lot faster than using the big oven, as it takes no time for it to heat up and start the cooking process. Simply wonderful. It is an excellent value for the money.This review is my honest opinion and experience with this item, and I do highly recommend this gorgeous air fryer!”

“Customer Review: “I’ve been using this air fryer for a while now, and it’s honestly the best. It cooks food evenly and quickly, it’s easy to use, and the results come out crispy and delicious every time. Perfect for everyday cooking!””

“Customer Review: I just received this Chefman 6 in 1 Air-fryer earlier today. I’ve cooked a ton of bacon in it earlier and am now dehydrating banana slices and grapes. It’s a bit early to have a definitive opinion, but I did want to share some first impressions.THE GOOD:- In other reviews I noted some who observed that the temperature up/down button increments in 10 degree steps. I assume their device was a generation older than mine as mine increments in 5 degrees steps. Nice!- I also noted in other reviews comments that the wire cooking racks are flimsy and that the wire mesh was so sharp it could cut your hand. After cooking bacon, the wire cooking racks had quite a bit of cooked on food product. Briefly soaking the racks in warm soapy water and using a stiff dish washing brush cleaned these up like new.- One or more reviewers mentioned that in spite of the drip pan, drips got past it and to the bottom of the device. I just simultaneously cooked three racks of bacon and not a drip of grease got past the drip tray.- Temp only goes to 400, but there’s an option to kick it up to 450 to crisp at the end of your cooking. Nice!- Oven light is nice.THE NOT AS GOOD- The flip light used to tell you to flip fries and such just illuminates, no sound. This needs to be an audible sound.- Venting to back instead of sides. The manual states the air fryer only needs to be 2″ away from the wall. I found that at 400 degrees and cooking for 15 minutes that the unit shut down on its own several times. I had to pull the air fryer away from the wall 6″ to keep it from shutting down. I assume the auto shut down was because of an overheat condition, but there was no message that indicated this.If my opinion changes, I’ll update, but I’d definitely rate this a great buy!UPDATE 07/28/2025: We’ve used this air fryer now for several weeks. First, I really do like the appearance of this device over a larger stainless air fryer I bought before this one. I really like the technical aspects of this air fryer. I saw on previous versions of this same fryer people complained about the lack of temperature controls because each step up in temperature on prior versions was in 10 degree increments. My device steps up in 5 degree increments. Also, people complained about the obnoxiously loud beeper that sounds when your food is done. This device has an appropriately loud beeper that doesn’t both me at all. And though my prior air fryer was of the basket variety and my wife still preferred that format, this one has three heavier wire shelves that work fine. Cleaning is a little more difficult and while I normally hand wash our dishware, so far with a little presoak I’ve been able to with elbow grease get these clean. The only disappointment I’ve had so far is with the evenness of the temperature distribution. I wrongly assumed that the fans would more evenly distribute the temperature so flipping food wouldn’t be required as much. But this cooks hot on one side more than the other, so you do have to pay attention when cooking and flip at least once through the cooking cycle. And by the way, with three racks I have at least double the space to cook things as I had with the old basket style fryer. If in the future I need to replace this device, I’d definitely consider this one…”

“Customer Review: I love my Ninja Crispi Pro! It works great and uses glass which is fantastic. I jump at every opportunity to make a clean swap for my appliances and this did not disappoint. It was extremely easy to setup and everything cooks so quickly and is perfectly crispy. The size of the product itself is great, it can easily stay on the counter or be stored away in cabinets. Also the glassware itself is very easy to clean which is a huge plus. Definitely recommend the Crispi especially if you are looking to get away from plastics!”

“Customer Review: We absolutely love our Ninja Crispi Pro 6-in-1 Glass Air Fryer! This thing has completely transformed how we cook at home. From crispy fries and roasted veggies to reheating leftovers that taste better than day-one, it delivers great results every time. The 450°F max crisp setting gives foods that perfect golden finish without oil, and the multiple functions — air fry, bake, roast, dehydrate, and more — make it super versatile for all kinds of meals.One of the biggest reasons we’re so happy with it is that it’s non-toxic. The glass cook and storage containers give us peace of mind that we’re not exposing our food to questionable coatings, and being able to go from air fryer to microwave, freezer, and dishwasher makes life so much easier. Cleanup is a breeze, and we love how effortless meal prep has become.If you want a healthier, reliable, and toxin-free way to get crispy, delicious food without the mess, this Ninja Crispi Pro is a total winner in our kitchen!”

“Customer Review: Honestly this has been a great air fryer! Me and my girlfriend have been using it almost everyday since we go it. All the features work great and we especially love the reheat options. If you food prep this is definitely helpful. It heats up quick and cooks just as quickly. We have made steaks, chicken, pork, bacon, pizza, and pretty much anything you can think of in this ary fryer. And so far everything we have cooked has come out perfectly cook. It’s size is perfect for cooking meals for about 4 people and it actually fits perfectly on my apartment counter. I gotta say that for the price this is a very good machine and I am happy with this buy!”

“Customer Review: Awesome size for even a small kitchen. It hold a lot in a compact space and cooks perfectly. It’s also super-easy to clean. So simple, and it cooks evenly.”

“Customer Review: Here’s your updated review with that added:—⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️I am OBSESSED with this air fryer! The Bella 6 Qt Slim Air Fryer is hands down the best one I’ve ever owned.First of all, the slim design is a game changer it truly fits anywhere and doesn’t take up a ton of counter space like most air fryers do. It looks so cute in my kitchen too (I got the Blossom color and love it I love anything pink!).The cooking performance is amazing. Everything comes out perfectly crispy on the outside and cooked evenly on the inside. I’ve done everything from breakfast sausage to potatoes and OMG GRILLED CHICKEN is PERFECT and it’s been flawless every time. The preset options make it super easy, but I also love being able to adjust the temperature when I want more control.One thing I didn’t expect it’s SO quiet. You honestly barely hear it running. I didn’t realize how loud my old air fryer was until I got this one!The ceramic nonstick coating is another huge plus—nothing sticks and cleanup is SO easy. That alone makes it worth it for me.Also love the 6 qt size it’s perfect for feeding my family without having to cook in multiple batches.If you’re on the fence, just get it. This one is actually worth the hype!”

“Customer Review: Greta little air fryer. It’s super sleek looking in the kitchen. Works well, has options for different cooking. The color is gorgeous and I got the matching toaster. It’s a great addition to the kitchen.”