The 10 Best Air Fryers of 2026

The Ninja AF101 is one of the best-selling air fryers on Amazon for a simple reason: it crisps food evenly and keeps working for years. The 4-quart ceramic-coated basket holds about two pounds of fries or wings, enough for one or two people or sides for a small family. Four functions cover air fry, roast, reheat and dehydrate, and the low temperature range makes it good for jerky and dried fruit.

The controls are simple buttons with a clear display, and the basket and crisper plate are dishwasher safe. It is quieter than many cheaper models, and the compact square shape fits under kitchen cabinets. With around 70,000 ratings, Amazon buyers mostly call it reliable and easy, and many say it replaced their oven for weeknight cooking. The limits are capacity and heat: a family of four will need to cook in batches, and the 400°F maximum is a little lower than newer Ninja models.

The Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro is a premium countertop convection oven that also air fries. Its one cubic foot interior fits a 13-inch pizza, nine slices of toast or a 14-pound turkey, so it handles meals no basket air fryer can. Breville's Element IQ system controls five quartz elements independently, which gives remarkably even results for roasting, baking and broiling.

There are 13 functions, including air fry, dehydrate, proof, slow cook and a super convection mode that speeds up cooking. Amazon buyers frequently say they barely use their full-size oven anymore, especially in summer, and praise the solid build quality. Air-fried foods come out crisp, though fries are not quite as crunchy as in a compact basket model because the air has more room to circulate. It takes up a lot of counter space at about 21 inches wide and gets hot on the outside. For serious home cooks, it is the most versatile choice.

The COSORI TurboBlaze is a big improvement over COSORI's earlier bestsellers. Its DC motor drives a five-speed fan, which lets it blast hot air for crispy fries or slow down for gentle baking. Temperatures run from 90°F for proofing and dehydrating up to 450°F, and buyers report that food cooks noticeably faster than in their older air fryers.

The 6-quart square basket is wide and shallow, so you can spread food out in a single layer, which is key for crisp results. It fits about four chicken thighs or a two-pound bag of frozen fries. Despite the strong fan, it runs at a low noise level that Amazon buyers often mention. Nine presets cover the most common foods, and the basket and plate are dishwasher safe, although hand washing keeps the nonstick coating in better shape. A few reviewers find the touch display hard to read from the side. For a single-basket air fryer at this price, it is excellent.

The Instant Vortex Plus adds two practical features to a solid 6-quart air fryer. ClearCook is a window in the basket with an internal light, so you can see when fries are golden without pulling out the basket and losing heat. OdorErase uses built-in charcoal filters to cut the smell of fish, bacon and fried food, which buyers in apartments and open-plan kitchens appreciate.

Cooking performance is even and reliable, with six one-touch programs for air fry, roast, bake, broil, reheat and dehydrate. The basket fits about two pounds of wings, and the nonstick basket and tray are dishwasher safe. Amazon reviewers like the simple dial and clear display and say it is quieter than many competitors. The window does collect grease and needs wiping, and the odor filters should be replaced about every few months for best results. For under $100, it is a smart upgrade over basic single-basket air fryers.

The Ninja Double Stack XL solves the main complaint about dual-basket air fryers: their width. It stacks two 5-quart baskets on top of each other, so you get 10 quarts of capacity in a footprint about 30 percent narrower than side-by-side models. Each basket has its own heating, and Smart Finish makes both sides ready at the same time.

Ninja includes stackable racks, so you can cook up to four foods at once, for example chicken and fries in one basket and vegetables and rolls in the other. It fits enough for a family of six. Cooking results match the DZ201, with temperatures up to 450°F and crispy, even browning. Amazon reviewers praise the capacity and space saving, though some note that the unit is about 15 inches tall and may not fit under upper cabinets during use. Checking the lower basket also means pulling it out fully. For big households, it is one of the most practical air fryers.

The Cuisinart TOA-70 combines a full-size toaster oven with an air fryer for much less than the Breville. Its 0.6 cubic foot interior toasts six slices of bread, fits a 12-inch pizza and roasts a four-pound chicken. Eight functions cover air fry, convection bake, convection broil, bake, broil, warm, toast and pizza, all controlled with simple dials.

The included mesh air fry basket sits above a baking pan that catches drips. Buyers report good results with wings and frozen snacks, though fries are a little less crispy than in a compact basket air fryer because the cavity is larger. Amazon reviewers like the stainless steel design and the fact that it replaces two appliances on the counter. Common complaints are that the outside gets hot during long cooks and that the interior light is dim. If you want a toaster oven anyway, this is the most balanced combo model.

The Ninja Crispi is a different take on the air fryer. Instead of a coated basket, it uses tempered glass containers, and the heating pod snaps on top of whichever one you are using. You can cook in the 6-quart dish, serve straight from it at the table and store leftovers with the included lid in the fridge. That appeals to buyers who want to avoid nonstick coatings.

The heating pod reaches 450°F and offers four functions: max crisp, air fry, bake and recrisp. Food browns well because the glass holds heat, and you can watch it cook through the sides. Cleaning is simple since the glass is dishwasher safe. Amazon reviewers praise the concept and the crisp results for leftovers and frozen foods. On the downside, the glass containers are heavy and get very hot, and capacity is lower than dual-basket models. It suits couples and small households who value versatility and storage.

The Chefman TurboFry Touch offers 8 quarts of capacity for the price of many 4-quart models. The deep basket holds a whole bag of frozen fries or enough wings for a family of four, and the touch panel has presets for fries, chicken, fish and meat. A shake reminder beeps halfway through cooking to help crisp food evenly.

Performance is solid for the money, but not class-leading. Because the basket is deep rather than wide, food on the bottom crisps less unless you shake it, and Amazon reviewers note uneven browning on large loads. The fan is louder than premium models. Still, with more than 20,000 ratings, buyers mostly say it delivers great value, and the basket and tray clean up easily in the dishwasher. If you need a big air fryer on a tight budget and do not mind shaking the basket, it is a sensible pick.

The DASH Tasti-Crisp is one of the smallest and cheapest air fryers worth buying. The 2.6-quart basket holds a single serving of fries, a couple of chicken breasts or reheated pizza slices, which makes it ideal for dorm rooms, small apartments, RVs and office kitchens. It weighs only about six pounds and takes up very little counter space.

Controls are as simple as it gets: a temperature dial up to 400°F and a 30-minute timer dial. There are no presets or digital display, but there is also nothing to figure out. At 1,000 watts it is easy on circuits, which matters in dorms and older buildings. Amazon reviewers, with more than 40,000 ratings, mostly praise how well it crisps frozen snacks for the price. The obvious limitation is size: anyone cooking for two or more will quickly find it too small. As a starter air fryer or a second unit, it is a bargain.