Best Air Fryer UK: How to Choose the Right One

Walk into any kitchen shop and you will face a wall of air fryers. They

all promise crispy food with less oil, but they differ a lot in size,

features and price. Here is how to choose the right one for your home.

Start with size — it matters more than brand

• Cooking for one or two: a 3.8–4.7L basket is plenty. It fits chips

for two, a couple of chicken breasts or a small roast joint.

• Cooking for a family: look for 4.7L and up, or a dual-drawer model

that lets you cook two foods at different temperatures at the same

time — handy for fussy eaters.

• Small kitchen: measure your counter and your cupboard. Compact

square models tuck away far more easily than tall, wide ones.

Single drawer or dual drawer?

A single drawer is simpler, cheaper and easier to clean. A dual drawer

costs more but means the chips and the chicken finish together instead

of one going cold. If you regularly cook two things at once, dual is

worth it; if you mostly cook one dish, save the money.

Presets: useful, not essential

Presets for chips, chicken, fish and baking take the guesswork out of

temperatures and times. Nine presets, like on the COSORI Pro LE 4.7L,

are genuinely handy for beginners. Experienced cooks will mostly use

manual temperature and time anyway.

Cleaning

Look for a non-stick, dishwasher-safe basket and a removable crisper

plate. This is the feature you will thank yourself for every single

day — a basket that is a chore to clean is a basket that stops being

used.

Energy and running costs

Air fryers heat a small space fast, so for everyday meals they typically

cost less to run than a full oven. Manufacturers claim up to 75% less

energy for comparable cooking; the saving is biggest on small and

medium portions.

Our picks at Clean Smile Home

• Best value: Tower 4L Digital Air Fryer (£36.79) — six presets,

60-minute timer, ideal for one to three people.

• Best for families: COSORI Pro LE 4.7L 9-in-1 Air Fryer (£82.79) —

nine presets, family-sized basket, and a shake reminder for even

cooking.

Both come with free UK delivery over £30 and a 2-year warranty.