It’s everyone’s favourite kitchen gadget - and here’s why.
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The air fryer has had a real boost in popularity lately, and it’s not hard to see why. The kitchen gadget blends convenience (always handy) with a focus on eating well, as a healthy take on the deep fryer. It simulates the cooking process but without submerging your food in oil, and instead uses a fan to whirl hot air at high speed, crisping your cuisine.
The following 8 are our picks:
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Nutribullet Digital Air Fryer, $149, Good Guys
Nutribullet may have launched into the market with its unbelievably popular blender, but the brand has since expanded and most recently into the air fryer domain. It’s offering is an all-in-one concoction that promises to roast, bake, dehydrate, and crisp from eight pre-set cooking modes. Plus it has a large 7-litre capacity meaning it can conjure up everything from chips to a roast chook.
Sunbeam All In One Air Fryer Oven, $289, The Good Guys
If you’re looking for a one-stop-shop to cook everything from breakfast to dessert, Sunbeam’s All In One Air Fryer Oven is it. Boasting a generous 10 litre capacity, generous portions are only a button away thanks to its five versatile modes (bake, grill, fry, dehydrate and rotisserie). Ideal for families, the three rack positions allow for simultaneous cooking while the nine dishwasher-friendly accessories, including a cake tin, make for easy washing up.
Ninja Air Fryer, $349, Myer
Arguably one of the kings of air fryers is this offering from Ninja, a supersized take on the gadget (as its name suggests). This version is big on convenience – not only easy to clean, but easy to cook with thanks to its family-sized 5.2 litre basket, helping you fry up to near 1.5 kg of chips (or whatever you fancy) at a time.
Philips Compact Air Fryer, from $98, Good Guys
If space is a concern for you in the kitchen then compact gadgets like this creamy coloured Philips air fryer are the way to go. With a 4.1 litre capacity it’s still large enough to cook for you and the whole family, with adjustable heat settings so you can fry everything from chips to veg.
Kitchen Couture Digital Display Black Air Fryer, $189, Myer
Minimalists will lean towards this sleek egg-shaped air fryer from Kitchen Couture, which utilises technology to do the hard work of frying for you. Digital programming allows you to tailor temperatures from 80 to 200 degrees, set a cooking timer, as well as choose from 6 different preset buttons. The best bit? There’s an automatic shut-off function when cooking is complete.
Russell Hobbs Brooklyn Digital Air Fryer, $169.95, Amazon
Those looking for a sleek and elegant fryer to keep on display will love this black and copper design from Russell Hobbs. Not only is it a chic kitchen accessory, but an impressive air fryer with a large 5.7 litre capacity boasting seven automatic functions. If you prefer some more versatility, choose the manual mode to set your own temperatures and cooking time. Save on washing up with the removable and dishwasher-safe crisping plate.
Tefal Easy Fry Grill Air Fryer, $199, The Good Guys
A fellow multi-purpose kitchen addition is this combo of air fryer and grill from Tefal. A modern take on the traditional deep fryer and oven, this weapon integrates unique dual technology and a die cast aluminium grilling plate into its build – promising fast results (49% faster than the classic oven) with less energy (and oil) consumption.
Instant Pot Duo Air Fryer, from $313, Myer
You know a machine is multipurpose when it boasts the slogan ‘one appliance, two lids, infinite possibilities’. The Instant Pot® Duo Crisp™ + Air Fryer promises a seriously impressive 11-in-1 functionality through the simple swapping of a lid – the pressure cooker lid allows you to pressure cook, sauté, steam, slow cook, sous vide and warm, while the air fryer lid boasts the ability to air fry, roast, bake, broil and dehydrate.
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