What's the Hype? The Air Fryers That Food Bloggers Swear By 2025

As a versatile mid-size unit, the Pro II Smart Air Fryer in red packs 12 customizable cooking functions and a 5.8‑quart basket that made weeknight cooking easy in our testing. We found the detachable nonstick basket and upgraded heating elements deliver crisp results and roughly 20% faster cook times than the prior model, which is great for meal prep. During our review we also noticed noticeable noise, a fairly large counter footprint, and some user reports of handle durability that keep this at a 7.5/10.

The Cuisinart Air Fryer Toaster Oven with Grill earned an 8/10 in our testing by delivering crispy, golden fries and intuitive dial controls that make getting consistent results straightforward. We found the range of modes — from air fry to broil and convection bake — really helpful for everyday versatility in a 0.6‑cubic‑foot footprint. During our review we flagged safety concerns: the glass door reaches very high temperatures and the included accessories require hand washing, so plan for cautious handling and extra cleanup time.

The Instant Pot Omni Pro Air Fryer Toaster Oven brings EvenCrisp™ technology and an 18‑quart interior that impressed us during our review by delivering a deep‑fried crunch with up to 95% less oil. We found the broad function list — air fry, bake, broil, roast, toast and convection bake — useful for large families and batch cooking. That said, our experience shows touchscreen glitches and tricky cleanup (non‑removable door and greasy hotspots) lower its everyday appeal, which is why it sits at a 7/10.

The Philips Airfryer XXL is one of our stronger performers — its solid construction and 7.3‑quart capacity made family meals easy and reliable in our testing, and we appreciated that it rarely needs preheating. We found it consistently durable and capable of crisping foods with minimal oil, which helps explain the high 8.5/10 score. The trade‑offs are real though: it’s heavy and bulky, can be noisy, and useful accessories like extra racks are sold separately. If you have space and want dependability, this is a top contender.

The Ninja Foodi 8‑qt. Air Fryer impresses with dual baskets so you can cook two different dishes at once — in our testing that flexibility cut prep time for family meals. We found the 8‑quart capacity and dishwasher‑safe crisper plates made cleanup painless, while multiple cooking modes covered everything from roasting to dehydrating. Downsides include a large footprint and occasional soggy results if you don’t dial temperatures and timing in; overall it’s an 8/10 for versatility, sized best for cooks with room to spare.

The Ninja Foodi FlexBasket Air Fryer brings a clever split‑basket design so you can cook different temperatures or times simultaneously — during our review that feature was great for mixed meals. We found its 7‑quart capacity useful, but the unit’s size and the tendency for some presets to overcook certain foods mean you’ll often need to manually adjust settings. At a 6.5/10 it’s an innovative idea with practical trade‑offs: excellent for flexibility if you don’t mind tuning presets and carving out counter space.

Small and straightforward, the Instant Pot Vortex 2QT Mini Air Fryer is built for tight counters and single servings — in our testing its 2-quart capacity meant you’ll be cooking in batches for anything beyond snacks. We found the digital controls and preset programs easy to use, but our experience shows durability is inconsistent: mixed reviews point to the nonstick coating on the crisping plate wearing off quickly. With a 5.5/10 score, it’s fine for occasional use but not a long-term family workhorse.

Don't let the low price fool you — the Simple Deluxe 6.34 QT Digital Air Fryer is family-friendly with a roomy 6.34‑quart interior and a handy viewing window and oven light that, in our testing, make it easy to monitor batches without opening the drawer. We found the digital touchscreen simpler to use than knobs, but the nonstick coating felt thin and presets were finicky, requiring tweaks to crisp foods. Several customer reports of early failures and potential safety concerns explain its 6.5/10 score.

The DASH Tasti‑Crisp is an ultra-affordable, compact air fryer that our experience shows works well for dorm rooms or tiny kitchens thanks to its 2.6‑quart capacity. During our review we appreciated the simplicity and low price, but the fixed temperature setting limits flexibility for recipes that require precise heat control. We found it fine for small snacks and reheating, yet its small size and 5.5/10 score mean it's not the best pick for families or anyone needing larger meal capacity.

The Cuisinart Air Fryer Basket is ideal for small households — during our review the compact 2.6‑quart size and simple analog controls made it easy to stash in tight kitchens and clean up fast thanks to dishwasher‑safe parts. We found it user‑friendly for snacks and reheating, but performance is limited: portions are small, and uneven cooking left some items underdone in our testing. The viewing window also tends to accumulate residue quickly. Priced modestly, it’s a practical dorm‑or couple‑size option, though it earned just a 5.5/10 for those limitations.

If you want the cheapest route into air frying, the CHEFMAN 2 Qt Mini Air Fryer is a sensible pick — during our review we liked the compact 2-quart size and the dishwasher-safe nonstick basket that makes cleanup simple. The digital touch screen gives precise time and temperature control, but our experience shows the tiny capacity and potential for the nonstick coating to degrade over time limit this to singles or quick snacks. Scoring a 6/10, it’s a budget-friendly helper rather than a main meal solution.

The Chefman 4‑in‑1 Digital Air Fryer+ surprised us in testing with its roomy 10‑quart interior and versatile modes — air fry, bake, roast, dehydrate and rotisserie — paired to an easy digital touchscreen. We found these presets handy for family meals and meal‑prep, and the capacity handled larger batches well. During our review the unit’s size and some sturdiness issues stood out: racks are tricky to slide and the door feels less solid, which is why it scores 7.5/10 despite strong functionality.

Revisiting the Instant Pot Omni Pro on a budget-friendly price, our experience shows it still offers wide functionality across air fry, bake, broil, roast, toast, warm and convection bake in an 18‑quart cavity. We found it capable for big batches, but touchscreen responsiveness has been hit-or-miss and cleaning is cumbersome with a non‑removable door and grease build‑up around heating elements. Those usability and maintenance drawbacks help explain its 6.5/10 score in our rankings.

The Emeril Lagasse French Door Air Fryer Toaster Oven is built for variety — its 26‑quart interior and 24 cooking presets give you a tool for nearly every dish, which during our review proved handy for entertaining. We found the French doors stylish and practical for loading sheet pans, but the unit’s large footprint can crowd small counters and the convection fan runs noticeably loud. While not the highest scorer at 7.5/10, this model delivers family‑sized capacity and broad functionality if you can accommodate the space and sound.

The Ninja Air Fryer & Toaster Oven mixes space-saving cleverness with serious crisping power — we found fries and potatoes came out perfectly fluffy and golden in about 15 minutes. The Flip design that saves up to 50% of counter space is great if you’re short on real estate, but during our review the lack of English instructions on some units and a drip pan that can shift were real annoyances. With a 5‑quart capacity and multiple modes it’s versatile, earning a 7.5/10 for excellent results tempered by those usability hiccups.

Between roomy capacity and useful presets, the Chefman 4-in-1 Digital Air Fryer+ is a strong family option — in our testing the 10-quart interior handled larger batches and the digital touchscreen with preset functions made weeknight cooking easier. We found the air fry, bake, roast and dehydrate modes genuinely versatile, which helps explain its solid 8/10 score. That said, our experience shows the large size can crowd small counters and fiddly trays that stick plus a somewhat flimsy door raise cleanup and durability concerns.

The COSORI 11‑in‑1 Air Fryer Oven is one of our top-rated choices—earning a 9.5/10 for its 13‑quart capacity, broad 11‑in‑1 functionality and included recipe book with six accessories that make experimenting straightforward. In our testing we loved the compact footprint that still handled meal‑prep for a family and the versatility from air fry to rotisserie. Our experience shows there’s a learning curve to master the complex functions, and the unit can run noisy and get hot on the outside, so position it carefully.

The Midea Dual Basket Air Fryer Oven is a clever idea — two baskets let you cook separate dishes at once, which in our testing proved handy for mixed‑menu nights. However, we found the unit’s 11‑quart design comes with a large footprint that takes up serious counter space, and cleaning the lower oven compartment is a bit of a chore. During our review the dual‑zone convenience was clear, but the bulky size and harder cleanup explain its middling 6/10 score.

Compact and clever, the Ninja Crispi® 4-in-1 Air Fryer is a handy option for small kitchens — in our testing its 4-quart footprint made storage and counter placement painless. We found the glass containers especially useful because you can monitor browning without lifting the lid, and cleanup is easy thanks to dishwasher-safe parts. At a 7/10 it delivers solid convenience with four preset modes (Air Fry, Bake, Recrisp, Max Crisp), but our experience shows its lack of adjustable temperature settings and noisy operation limit precision and quiet use.

The Pro II Air Fryer is a reliable mid‑size workhorse — in our testing the 5.8‑quart basket handled family portions and the removable nonstick drawer made cleanup straightforward. We found its multi‑function capability handy for weeknight meals, yet the unit scored a 7/10 because of noticeable noise and some customer reports of fan or heating element issues over time. Temperature control can be touchy too, so expect occasional tweaks to timings; it’s a practical, budget‑friendly pick if you prioritize capacity and easy maintenance.

If budget and capacity matter, the Hamilton Beach Digital Air Fryer Oven packs a lot into an affordable package — in our testing the 11.6‑quart cavity fit two 12‑inch pizzas or a 5‑lb chicken with ease. We found the 6‑in‑1 modes useful for variety, but the touch panel showed signs of wear and some users reported uneven cooking between top and bottom trays. It lacks a dedicated toast setting, which disappointed a few of our reviewers; given durability concerns it lands at a 6/10 but is still a versatile value option.

Breville’s Smart Oven Pro earned an 8.5/10 in our testing thanks to ten cooking functions — including a handy Slow Cook — and a convection mode that cut cooking times by up to 30% during our review. We found cleanup straightforward with the nonstick interior and removable crumb tray, which is a relief for frequent users. Our experience shows the trade-offs are a higher price and an exterior that gets very hot, plus a larger footprint that won’t fit every kitchen.

Dual Blaze stands out because dual heating elements actually even out browning so you rarely have to flip food — in our testing that made wings and fries crispier across the batch. We found the 6.8‑quart capacity comfortable for weeknight dinners, but the unit’s large external footprint may be a drawback if counter space is tight. The digital controls are precise but finicky; they require a firmer press to register which can be frustrating. Overall it’s a solid 7/10 for performance if you can live with the touch sensitivity and size.

If you need oven-sized capacity without buying a full oven, the Midea Flexify’s 26.4‑quart cavity and 10‑in‑1 functions are a real win — in our testing it handled a 12‑inch pizza and whole chicken with room to spare. We found the French‑door stainless steel design gives a polished look, but those doors need extra clearance and the basket won’t slide into slots by itself, so plan to use the oven rack. The touchscreen and preset programs make everyday cooking simple, though the sensitive temperature control required a few adjustments to get even results; at an 8/10 it’s versatile but best for larger kitchens.