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Sometimes the fastest way to a home cook’s heart is a shortcut, and the ever-present air fryer has proven that true. It might not be the sleekest appliance, nor a chef’s darling like the cast iron skillet or sous vide cooker, but we’d be lying if we said we didn’t find a great use for this decade’s must-have kitchen tool. 

Our years of testing, researching, and judging more French fries than we can count (not that we’re complaining) have brought us to this point in selecting the best air fryers. After more than 70 models tested, we’ve seen the good, the bad, and the ugly (soggy Brussels sprouts and grayish chicken wings), so we know a great air fryer when we see one. We’ve pored over countless air fryer reviews, tried dozens of machines (including large double drawer air fryers and small basket air fryers, and can confidently say we might know way too much about these products — but we’ve distilled that knowledge here, so you don’t have to do the same.

Our Favorite Air Fryer

The Instant Vortex Plus 6-Quart Air Fryer has impressed us time and time again as the best air fryer with crispy results and a user-friendly interface. For something slightly smaller, we recommend the Ninja 4-Quart Air Fryer.

• What Is an Air Fryer?

  An air fryer is, for all intents and purposes, a convenient countertop convection oven. It uses a fan to circulate hot air to cook, crisp, or caramelize food faster than the radiant heat in a standard toaster or traditional oven. Air fryers began with the reputation of being a “healthy” eating appliance thanks to the tiny amount of oil needed to make classic comfort food like chicken wings and French fries. These days, they’re present in plenty of home kitchens, including those looking to make quick and simple meals or those adding an option beyond the oven or the stove while cooking for a crowd.

• Types of Air Fryers

  Basket-Style
  

  A basket-style air fryer has a handled basket that pulls in and out much like a countertop deep fryer. This lets you periodically shake the food to ensure even crisping, but you can't see inside the machine to judge doneness without removing the basket and dropping the temperature. Some basket-style machines have separate baskets to cook different foods at different temperatures, as well as various inserts designed to work with different types of items.

  Toaster Ovens
  

  An air fryer toaster oven, with a front-opening door and slide-in trays, is often a more versatile option. The door is usually transparent so you can watch the food without opening it, and many of these models incorporate both air frying and toaster oven capabilities like toasting, broiling, dehydrating, or even proofing bread dough. One style isn't always better than the other; it depends on your needs. Both types are available in different sizes, with different levels of power, and at different price points.

Pros

• This user-friendly tool has a reasonable price and offers the strongest cooking results of any machine we’ve tested.

Cons

• It's slow to pre-heat, lacks smart functions, and has only medium capacity.

Instant Brands brought us the revolutionary time-saving Instant Pot, but the company has moved well beyond that, with various countertop appliances including toaster ovens, rice cookers, and more. In general, Instant's tools are formidable performers at middle-of-the-road prices, and this air fryer has proved its mettle in round after round of testing.

We like the wide, square-shaped basked of the 6-quart Vortex Plus, which can accommodate batches of fries or wings without overcrowding. The air circulation and power have provided the best results for almost every food we've tried, including tricky coconut shrimp and Brussels sprouts. It’s quiet enough to run in a busy kitchen, and the nonstick interior makes cleanup easy. Over the long term, we've found this model to be very consistent and accurate; it may not create quite as much browning as more powerful machines, but it can cook salmon and pork tenderloin evenly every time without any rubbery or raw areas.

Food & Wine senior food editor Breana Killeen has this one at home. "The instant Pot has easy controls, is affordable, and is the right size to remain on the counter," she says.

Our complaints about the Vortex Plus are fairly minor. It's somewhat slow to pre-heat, though once it's at the proper temperature it can maintain it well. It also doesn't have the advanced functionality or WiFi controls some models offer, but we're not sure the ability to select a specific food and start cooking from your is worth the extra price you'd have to pay to get it. And if you're planning to air fry for a crowd frequently, you might be better off with an extra-large model.

Dimensions: 12.4 x 14.9 x 12.8 inches | Capacity: 6 quarts | Power: 1,500 watts | Functions: Air fry, broil, roast, dehydrate, bake, reheat

Pros

• This compact, powerful machine has lots of functions at a well-below-average price.

Cons

• It couldn't achieve quite the same level of crispness as other air fryers.

We've tested a succession of Cosori air fryers, and the low-cost brand just keeps getting better with every new generation. Its latest, the TurboBlaze, is similar to but larger and more powerful than the Pro LE and Pro II — both of which were favorites in previous tests. All three of these are among the lowest-priced models we've tested, but they punch well above their weight in terms of performance.

The TurboBlaze has the same capacity as the Instant Vortex above with a smaller overall size, a nice plus for compact kitchens. It also includes additional cooking functions, with a special mode for cooking frozen foods as well as keep warm and a proof setting to help raise your sourdough bread or pizza crust. We love how easy it is to clean, too: The basket and crisper plate are both dishwasher-safe, no self-cleaning or scrubbing required.

The TurboBlaze cooked accurately in testing, but it struggled to achieve perfect crunch with some ingredients. The skin on our salmon fillet, for example, didn't get as crispy and browned as in other machines in the time needed to cook the fish properly.

Dimensions: 11.8 x 11.8 x 11.9 inches | Capacity: 6 quarts | Power: 1,725 watts | Functions: Air fry, broil, roast, dehydrate, bake, frozen, reheat, keep warm, proof

Pros

• It has powerful crisping ability and a perfectly portable and plastic-free container design

Cons

• It is smaller with fewer functions, so not as useful for large portions

Our newest entry into our favorite air fryers is a multi-functional, modular technology from Ninja's convection experts: the glass Ninja CRISPi air fryer. It works with the convection functions in the lid (the brand calls it he PowerPod), which attaches right onto different sized glass bases (it comes with a standard 4 quart and smaller 6-cup size). In action, the glass air fryer's smaller containers work in its favor to crisp foods twice as fast as its large, plastic counterparts. The heat-safe feet protect any countertop surfaces, but still function as fully heat safe and dishwasher safe as well as nesting inside one another for easy storage.

This might not be the air fryer to cook for a crowd but for meals for two or four, it's extremely efficient and crisps better than many other more expensive air fryers. This machine isn't running 20 different functions — it's not pretending it needs those. Someone looking for a multifunction larger air fryer is likely aiming for a dual drawer or an air fryer toaster oven anyway. It's worth noting that its wattage competes with our Best Overall air fryer, too.

As much as Ninja has cornered the market on convection it also has honed another essential: approachability. Where some users might be overwhelmed by more gadget-y air fryers with electronic interfaces and 14 presets, this model makes it clear what to press with four physical buttons: Bake, Air Fry, Recrisp, and Max Crisp, plus a mode and a simple "+/-" to change cook times. The glass containers each come with a lid to store leftovers, even making it possible to tote them to and from work if you're looking for a reheating method that's not a sad office microwave. Last night's leftover pizza hot AND crispy? CRISPi, indeed.

Dimensions: 6 x 8 x 8 inches | Capacity: 4 quarts | Power: watts | Presets: Max Crisp, Bake, Air Fry, & Recrisp

Pros

• This huge combination toaster oven/air fryer has smart sensors and heating elements for perfect cooking every time.

Cons

• It's expensive and takes up a lot of space.

Breville's two-in-one machine scored top marks in our tests of not only air fryers but also toaster ovens and combination toaster oven/air fryers. It truly is the best of both worlds, able to "fry" up crisp Buffalo wings or French fries just as easily as it can toast six slices of bread, bake a 13-inch pizza or even roast a whole chicken. The capacity is huge compared to most air fryers, and we love the clear viewing window to check on doneness.

The Smart Oven is smart, too, with Element IQ heating elements that sense the interior temperature and adjust their strength accordingly to eliminate hot and cold spots. It produced juicy pork tenderloin and (mostly) crispy-skinned salmon in our latest round of air frying testing, and it's been consistent across other tests of baking, roasting, toasting, and other non–air fry functions.

The problem? The Breville Smart Oven is a big investment. It's double to triple the cost of some other air fryers that work just as well. But those don't have the added abilities of a toaster oven. It also takes up a lot of counter space, but it kind of has to in order to hold as much food as it can.

Dimensions: 18.9 x 15.9 x 10.9 inches | Capacity: 23.9 quarts | Power: 1,800 watts | Functions: Toast, bagel, broil, bake, roast, warm, pizza, air fry, reheat, cookies, slow cook

Pros

• This small air fryer outperformed every other air fryer in our tests with six different foods.

Cons

• It has only four modes and can't hold more than about two servings of food at time.

This Ninja is not only our favorite small air fryer but also performed better in testing than much larger, much more expensive competitors. The 4-quart workhorse delivered near-perfect cooking results on garlic, wings, shrimp, biscuits, and of course, fries. It’s perfectly nonstick for cleanup, quiet while running, and, thanks to the compact footprint, it's easy to store. Though the settings are simpler than some advanced models, it does the trick for every classic air fryer function. It’s a smart pick for solo cooks and apartment dwellers, whether they're beginners or advanced.

There are smaller air fryers out there than this one (we've tried ones that hold just 2 quarts), but at the end of the day, they don't save much counter space over this one.

Dimensions: 8.5 x 12.3 x 11 inches | Capacity: 4 quarts | Power: 1,550 watts | Functions: Air fry, roast, reheat, dehydrate

Pros

• It's consistent, powerful, and plentiful in cooking space

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Cons

• We'd love to have viewing windows to check for doneness

We're happy we found a best large and best dual basket option all-in-one with the Philips Dual Basket during our most recent large air fryer tests. Everything from cauliflower to chicken wings came out excellent and crispy in this model, whether in the 6-liter or 3-liter basket — a common complaint of dual zone air fryers is inconsistency, which this product has no trouble with. The interior is nonstick and easy to clean, and despite it lacking a viewing window we couldn't find much wrong at all with this new Philips air fryer. It's more powerful than our previous large air fryer and dual-drawer air fryer picks at watts, and the price is well worth it for cooking for a crowd.

Dimensions: 15 x 17.4 x 12.3 inches | Capacity: 9.5 quarts | Power: 1,700 watts | Functions: Fresh fries, frozen fries, chicken, meat, veggies, fish, cake, reheat

Pros

• The huge capacity, powerful wattage, and extra features of this model compete above and beyond other air fryers.

Cons

• The machine takes up a lot of space, and it's more expensive than necessary for small households.

This extra-large toaster oven air fryer is a versatile countertop appliance with lots of extra functions. It can bake, broil, air fry, and even dehydrate, thanks to the consistent air circulation and powerful heating elements. The size accommodates a 12-inch pizza, a whole chicken, or even a 9-by-13-inch baking dish for a quick batch of brownies. (And, of course, it also made perfect toast in testing.)

We struggle to find a downside with the performance and features of the Omni Plus, but it might be more than you need. It's pretty expensive compared to the 6-quart Instant Vortex above, and it's not any better at basic air fryer functions. It has more than triple the capacity, but not every kitchen needs this much air fryer space. It's fairly cumbersome, so it's not easily portable or easy to tuck away in a cabinet.

Dimensions: 15.75 x 16.54 x 13.9 inches | Capacity: 19 quarts | Power: 1,800 watts | Presets: Air fry, broil, bake, roast, dehydrate, reheat, rotisserie, toast, warm, convection

How We Test Air Fryers

Over the past few years, our editors at home and our testing lab have had their hands full with air fryers from dozens of brands. We’ve noticed that in the second, third, and further generations of products, models with the same name changed significantly, so we keep testing and re-testing our winners to make sure they're still tops. This list of the best air fryers reflects our historical data and the most recent models we’ve tested — over the years, some brands have held strong, others have dropped out of the ranks, and new machines have shown up on the list for the first time.

Our original test included 11 popular models from go-to brands: Instant, Philips, Ninja, Cosori, Chefman, GoWise, Dash, Cuisinart, and Breville. We focused on the bread-and-butter air fryer staples of frozen French fries, vegetables, and chicken tenders. To test their baking capabilities, we also made cornbread, and once we found the top performers from the first four rounds, we used them to try roasting a whole chicken.

Since then, we've performed lots of additional tests, taking on more than 20 basket-style air fryers and 10 combination air fryer/toaster ovens with the same five dishes. In our most recent round of tests, previous winners went head-to-head with the new Typhur Dome using Food & Wine recipes for miso air fryer salmon with baby boy choy and bacon-wrapped air fryer pork tenderloin.

Though the exact ingredients and recipes have varied, our methodologies for testing air fryers always focus on a few main factors:

• Crisping: A golden, crunchy exterior and properly cooked interior are essential for almost every fried food. We've used classics in testing including frozen and fresh-cut French fries, breaded proteins like shrimp and chicken tenders, and vegetables.
• Heating consistency and accuracy: Nothing reveals hot or cold spots or a lack of convection power like toasting several slices of bread or baking a batch of cookies, and we did one or both with all the tested machines. This made it easy to spot where some items browned more than others, or where there were undercooked areas. We also monitored temperature using thermometers to see if various settings hit the mark accurately or not.
• Nonstick capabilities and cleanup: If you're popping cinnamon rolls or a flaky fish into your air fryer, you need to know you won't spend 15 minutes after dinner digging bits out of the basket. Between each round of testing, we always cleaned the air fryers thoroughly and noted whether there were easy-to-wash parts or if anything required extra effort.

Aside from these performance factors, we also rated the machines' size, weight, noise level, and general feel, looking for any features that are especially helpful or especially annoying to deal with. We only considered value after assigning grades in all the other categories, and we compared pricing across the overall air fryer category as well as between comparably sized and advanced models.

Air Fryers We're Testing Right Now

• Philips Air Fryer Series 6.5-Quart: This large basket model has promising results and seems great for larger portions. It's slower to crisp than other air fryers we've tried but might be more consistent and certainly quieter than some of its competitors.
  

What We've Learned During Our Air Fryer Tests

The price isn't always right. These days, basket-style air fryers can range from $50 to $350, and toaster ovens with air-frying capabilities generally run from $100 to $400. Most of our favorites land in the middle, between $100 and $200. The cheapest models lack decent performance or capacity, but more expensive machines than this range generally don’t add much for their increased cost. Air fryers don’t generally need to be flashy to be efficient, and the prices of our top picks reflect that.

A noisy air fryer isn't a great dinner guest. The powerful fan in many air fryers can make a bit of a racket, so we noted the models that were noticeably loud or quiet while running. If you’d rather not yell over the whirr of the air fryer during your dinner party, this can be an important consideration.

There is a sweet spot for capacity. Knowing the volume of what you’ll want to cook in an air fryer is just as important as the type of food itself. If you’re slinging standard grocery-store frozen fries, you can generally manage with 4 to 6 quarts, as long as you give them a good shake halfway through cooking. For more finicky recipes like homemade air fryer chicken wings and hand-cut fries, the more surface area inside your air fryer, the better. If the air isn’t circulating while it’s cooking, you’re not going to get the crispy, consistent results you’re looking for. At the same time, you won’t want to give up too much countertop or cabinet space. Our winners strike the right balance between the size of the basket and the actual cubic feet of space needed for the machine.

Extra features are nice, but more is not always more. Most air fryers can also tasks besides air frying, including broiling, roasting, and dehydrating. However, similar to pressure cookers, they may not perform every function especially well. You may, for example, be better off purchasing a good dehydrator if you're into making jerky, dried vegetables, and fruit roll-ups. Other features to look for include a timer and an easy-to-use interface. Smart features vary widely, so it's hard to compare machines directly; we did give special consideration to models with helpful presets and Wi-Fi connectivity. Ultimately, the flashy additions don’t hold as much weight as basic cooking results, but they definitely add some value.

The Most Popular Air Fryer Brands

After years of testing, we've seen new brand emerge and established brands waver in our various air fryer tasks. We're wary of recalls on popular brands like Cosori, as well as newcomers that need more long-term trials. We can say with confidence that you generally won't be disappointed with air fryers from a few different brands:

• Instant: Our steady best overall pick, plus many others in various sizes and configurations, come from the maker of the Instant Pot. Superior consistency, easy-to-use controls, and decent pricing are what make this brand's air fryers a constant winner.
• Ninja: Another frequent winner in our air fryer tests, Ninja’s basket-style air fryers are excellent for the price, and the brand’s dual-compartment models are unique to the category.
  
• Chefman: In the small air fryer category, Chefman is a regular winner. We're a fan of the brand's two-quart model if your needs are something built for small portions and cooking for one.
  
• Philips: For large-capacity basket-style air fryers, Philips has been a favorite of ours since the beginning of our testing process. Its products are fast and consistent — no soggy fries left behind — but they're expensive.
  
• Breville: Breville’s a hallowed name in the smart kitchen appliance arena, and it's cornered the market for high quality air fryer toaster ovens that can do it all. These multifunctional machines are large, effective, and pricy.
• Cuisinart: For affordable air fryer toaster ovens, Cuisinart has great tools with all the features you'd need from a countertop air fryer.

What Reddit is saying about air fryers

Reddit has dozens of popular threads recommending the best air fryer options, and a handful of machines are mentioned repeatedly from both chefs and passionate home cooks.

• They regularly reference Ninja air fryers, especially the dual zone options for versatility.
• Cosori models are touted as the most user-friendly and affordable, though they’re particularly susceptible to recalls.
• Redditors love the Instant Vortex line for consistency and reliability.
• Breville’s models are also a favorite, especially our Best Splurge pick the Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro for an appliance that has more capabilities beyond air frying.

Signs It's Time to Replace Your Air Fryer

If you've had your air fryer for a number of years or use it frequently enough that it has wear and tear, there are a few things to look out for:

• Heating elements not working correctly causing overheating, longer cooking times, or sparks
• Nonstick coating is scratched or damaged in any way
• Odd smells when in use (beyond the initial first use where some smells can happen from dust/particles from manufacturing)
• Electronic interface starts glitching or controls begin to fail in any way

Frequently Asked Questions

• How does an air fryer work?

  Air fryers use an integrated fan to circulate hot air through the interior, cooking food more quickly and evenly than a standard oven. The principle is similar to a convection oven, only the fan is even more power and the inside smaller, imitating the crispy and crunchy results of deep frying with far less oil. The way you'll use your air fryer depends on the foods you cook, but for some inspiration you can check out some of our favorite air fryer cookbooks.
  
  "The beauty of an air fryer is that you don't need to preheat it," says Anna Theoktisto, the recipe developer behind some of our top air fryer dishes, including fried chicken with hot honey. “If you want to get your kids some crispy nuggets or chicken tenders on the table fast, this thing will do it. My mom recently purchased one and finds it easier to cook for two people using it. I'd recommend it to empty nesters, working parents, and single people."

• How do I clean my air fryer?

  With pull-out food drawers, air fryers are far easier to clean than their greasier deep fryer cousins. But the specific steps to clean your air fryer will depend on the type and the exact model you have. According to Julia Levy, a recipe tester and developer with ample air fryer experience, users should always follow the manufacturer's instructions when cleaning any kitchen appliance. In general, Levy recommends handwashing with soap and water and a non-abrasive sponge; most air fryers are not dishwasher-safe, as detergents will deteriorate their nonstick coating. "You will want to clean it after each use so oils don't build up and particles don't burn," she adds. "I recommend placing a thin layer of foil in the bottom basket for ease of cleaning."
  

• Can you put aluminum foil in an air fryer?

  Yes. Unlike a microwave oven, an air fryer is generally safe to use with aluminum and other metals that can handle oven temperatures. However, it’s often best to keep the grates exposed to ensure air is circulating as efficiently as possible and to separate oil from fatty ingredients for maximum crispiness.
  

• Can you put parchment paper in an air fryer?

  Yes, although you shouldn't put paper in the machine by itself while preheating. The airflow can push the paper straight into the heating element. As with foil, you don't want to cover the grates completely: You can actually purchase air fryer parchment paper with perforations to allow air to circulate.

  What you can't put in an air fryer is wax paper, which looks similar but isn't heat-resistant like parchment. Wax paper can scorch or even burst into flame in an air fryer, toaster, or standard oven.
  

• Can I use my air fryer straight out of the box?

  When you're learning how to use an air fryer, before you start we’d advise running a brand-new one empty for a few minutes. This is similar to washing new clothes before wearing them. Running it empty will burn off any residual dust or particles that could impart odd flavors to your first batch of food.

Other Air Fryers We Tested: Strong Contenders

Typhur Dome: The fan directly atop the heating element makes this model quieter and faster than comparable machines and enables a unique auto-cleaning mode, but the price for this 5.6-quart basket air fryer outweighs the benefits.

Philips Essential Air Fryer XL ($200 at Amazon): With decent performance, good nonstick capabilities, and great French fry results, this is a machine we'd keep in mind if there's a great sale. The large temperature-adjustment increments (25 degrees), loud operation, and lack of versatility keep it out of the top rankings right now.

Cuisinart Air Fryer Toaster Oven with Grill: A nonstick grill pan included makes this a possible panini machine on top of a generously sized basket. The dials are more analog, but that might be a favorite aspect for those less concerned with the bells and whistles of more "modern" air fryers. The basket is difficult to keep clean, a downside for our rankings overall but not a total dealbreaker.

Chefman TurboFry Digital Air Fryer, XL 8-Quart ($120 at Amazon): Despite the generous capacity and nice ergonomics, the Chefman 8-quart left a bit to be desired for cooking consistency. It doesn't handle smaller quantities as well, which isn't ideal for versatility at home.

Ninja Max XL Air Fryer ($170 at Amazon): A larger version of the star performer Ninja 4-quart, this model delivered truly great results for basic functions. It was touch-and-go on Brussels sprouts in our tests, but we can forgive it for the excellent fries, shrimp, and wings.

Cosori 4-Quart Smart Air Fryer ($100 at Amazon): The fries, Brussels, and biscuits were all slightly lacking here, but it was extremely easy to use with a great basket for easy cleanup. The dreaded dishes after cooking are an underrated factor in all appliance needs, and this model made that infinitely easier.

Cosori Pro Gen 2 Air Fryer 5.8-Quart ($120 at Amazon): A little lacking in the Brussels and garlic arena, this air fryer won't do you wrong if you're not too worried about caramelizing vegetables. Great ease of use and smooth operation is a bonus.

Cosori 9.0-Quart Dual Basket Air Fryer: Cosori's entry into the large air fryer category has viewing windows (unlike competitors) and has dishwasher-safe baskets.

Ninja DoubleStack Smart XL 2-Basket Air Fryer: If you need a smaller footprint but have the air rights in your kitchen, this might be the double air fryer you need.

Our Place Large Wonder Oven: We liked testing the Large Wonder Oven but found it lacking the power of some of our top models.

What Didn't Make the List

We've tested dozens more air fryers, including more Cosori models, the Philips Premium XXL, the tiny Dash Compact, and the Ninja Foodi Dual Zone. We were surprised to see a few of these struggle with the most straightforward food, like fries and chicken wings. Others had decent performance but lacked some of the features that our winners included as a default, like presets, large baskets, and easy cleanup processes. Some we felt the cumbersome size outweighed the results, and others were simply too small to recommend for most household uses.

Air Fryer Cooking Tips

Senior food editor Breana Killeen has tested dozens of air fryers and created recipes designed for basket-style and toaster oven air fryers. According to her, you have to know your machine and how well it evenly circulates the air. Just like every home oven has its hot spots, every air fryer has its own quirks. Basket-style air fryers tend to cook slightly faster and get all sides of the food crispier than toaster oven air fryers. That's why you should always give your food a quick shake or stir halfway through cooking.

Here are her top five tips for getting the most out of cooking in your air fryer.

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• Don’t forget to preheat. It's worth it to take a few minutes to preheat the air fryer before adding the food, so the food gets that initial blast of hot air when it goes in. This helps crisp everything up.
• Cooking spray ensures crunch. For an extra hit of crunch, coat the food in cooking spray as you put it in the air fryer. You also want to make sure to coat the air fryer basket in cooking spray so nothing sticks. So much better than those silly paper liners.
• Make sure you space things out. Don't overcrowd the air fryer or it won't work as you'd like, and the food will steam instead of becoming crispy. If you regularly cook for a family or large group, go with one of the XL models.
• Remember to flip and turn your food. Flipping (or stirring) the food halfway through cooking is important for making sure all sides are hit with the hot air, so they crisp up
• Finally, look for recipes developed specifically for the air fryer. The cooking times are different than those for recipes created for a traditional oven.

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Our Expertise

• Megan Soll is the Associate Editorial Director at Food & Wine and a frequent air fryer user at home. For this piece, she referenced multiple rounds of testing data and research to rank our favorite air fryers in several categories.
• VP Taysha Murtaugh also contributed to this piece and interviewed recipe developers and testers Anna Theoktisto and Julia Levy for their insights.
  
• Senior writer Jason Horn updated this story further with additional test results. He's been writing about food and drinks for nearly 20 years and makes a mean eggplant Parmesan, which he prefers to deep fry if he's being honest.
• Senior food editor Breana Killeen also contributed to this piece, offering air frying cooking tips. She is a recipe developer, farmer, and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She has tested dozens of air fryers and created recipes designed for basket-style and toaster oven air fryers.

Air Fryer Recipes to Try Now

• Air Fryer Fried Chicken with Hot Honey
• Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp
• Air Fryer Buffalo Wings
• Air Fryer Baked Potato
• Air Fryer Steak Frites
• Air Fryer Basque Cheesecake
• Air Fryer Brownies