Reviews Of The Best Air Fryers Of 2021
- By Nicolaos
After surveying several brands available in the market we’ve narrowed down the list to the ones that worked well for us. Top on our list is the OMORC Air Fryer XL 6QT which is the best air fryer.
Air Fryers are all the rage these days with companies extolling the health benefits of using these appliances.
If you love all things fried but have been warned about the health hazards of adding too much oil to your diet, then an air fryer is definitely the way to go.
However, with so many varieties available today, zeroing in on the best one for you can be a tad difficult.
Several factors like performance, safety, price and capacity were taken into consideration for this list of best air fryers (we recently published a complete review of the NuWave air fryer).
Here are our top picks.
Table of Contents
Best Air Fryers: Our Top Picks
Product
Features
Prices
- 5 elements for Cooking different meals simultaneously.
- SyncBurners which cater for extra-large cookware.
- 5 elements for cooking different meals simultaneously.
- SyncBurners which cater for extra-large cookware.
- 5 elements for cooking different meals simultaneously.
- SyncBurners which cater for extra-large cookware.
OMORC Air Fryer XL 6QT
The 6 Qt Air Fryer from OMORC makes it to the top of our list of air fryers because of the great features that it has. This easy to use air fryer comes with a 2-year warranty and 8-15 Presets which makes cooking so much easier.
Whether it’s chicken, steak, fish, fries, rib, shrimp or cake, this air fryer will give you that crispy texture without compromising on your health.
The rapid hot air circulation technology that the air fryer uses for cooking, allows you to use 85% less fat to get the same taste and texture as deep fried foods. In addition to that, you can also use it for dehydrating foods.
For dehydrating foods, you need to set the right time and temperature. Both are specified in the user manual for ease. We feel the manual should have been more detailed.
The 1 Knob & Touch Control feature makes controlling this air fryer easy. It somewhat does away with multiple buttons which can sometimes be very confusing especially for seniors.
All you need to do is rotate the multifunctional knob to adjust the temperature and time and press to start. You can also choose the preset of your choice using the same method.
Features We Love
- The user friendly design that makes cooking hassle free
- 1 Knob & Touch Control
- 8-15 Preset Programs
- No heavy oily smell in the house
- The Auto-Shut Off feature for additional safety.
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- Efficient and easy to clean
- The 1 Knob & Touch control makes it user friendly and extremely easy to use
- A detailed recipe book to help with your cooking
- The large size of the basket ensures you can cook a sufficient amount for a family meal.
CONS
- The manual could be more detailed with better explanations.
Editor’s Note:
The material used like the twice thicker stainless-steel parts make the air fryer 100% safe and toxin free. There’s an Auto Shut-Off feature adds to the safety of this appliance as it will ensure that the fryer does not overheat.
Once the timer goes off and the beeping stops, the appliance will shut off automatically.
It’s also dishwasher safe and the nonstick fry basket and pot are easy to clean.
Equipped with a cool touch handle, a button guard prevents the accidental detachment of the fry basket, enhancing the safety features of this product.
The 6 Qtr. size is ideal for a growing family of 5-8 people. The large sized basket can hold a whole chicken with veggies around.
A free detailed recipe book will give you some great ideas for a good family meal.
Budget Pick
ENKLOV Electric Air Fryer
If you’re looking for an efficient air fryer that will not drill a hole in your pocket, we suggest checking out the ENKLOV Electric Air Fryer.
This budget-friendly air fryer will sit comfortably in a corner of your kitchen counter as it is not bulky.
Like most of the air fryers in the market, the ENKLOV 8 in 1 has some great features. The 8 preset options allow you to select a variety of cooking options to make your time in the kitchen simpler.
If you don’t want to use the preset options you can set the time and temperature manually on the digital touch screen. Besides air frying you can also roast, toast, reheat, bake, grill and dehydrate foods with this handy appliance.
Once cooking is done, the fryer will shut off automatically.
The innovative Cold-Hot Air Circulation Technology on this model will ensure that your food stays moist and juicy on the inside while it’s crispy on the outside.
There is double ventilation that allows circulation of fresh air into the machine and expulsion of the fumes from the cooking. This constant circulation of hot and cold air prevents your food from being dry or burned.
Features We Love
- The patented cold-hot air circulation technology which gives you crispy food with a juicy interior
- The compact size of the air fryer
- Detachable parts to make cleaning easier.
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- 8 Preset options to make cooking simpler
- Automatic shut off when cooking is done
- Recipe book to help you get started.
CONS
- The buttons can be a little difficult to understand so it's not very user friendly
- Great for single batch items but the preheat option can be a tad annoying when you're trying to make multiple batches of something.
Editor’s Note:
Although the air fryer may look a little small, the 5.5 quart basket is more than sufficient to cook a healthy wholesome meal for the family.
The efficiency of the air fryer will ensure that you knock off at least 85% of fat from your diet, which is a sure-shot way to lose weight while still enjoying your favorite foods.
The detachable nonstick drawer and frying basket make cleaning a lot simpler. These are dishwasher safe and easy to clean as the nonstick material will not allow food stuff to stick to the surface.
A user manual and a recipe book will help you operate the appliance with no hassles.
The air fryer also comes with a 12 month warranty and 24/7 customer support should you encounter any issues.
Best Value
GoWISE USA 12.7-Quarts Air Fryer
This fairly recent model from GoWISE is a value edition to any family as it allows you to get rid of the bulky oven.
Although it is much bigger than the average air fryer, this air fryer-cum oven is still compact enough to fit on your kitchen countertop.
We think this is the best value air fryer is because there is so much you can prepare in it when compared to some other air fryers.
There are 3 rack levels which allows allow you to prepare family-sized meals while the 15 presets which are fairly simple to set from the control display, will take the guess work out of cooking times.
It also has a wide temperature range of between 120F-430F which is also ideal for baking.
Like a regular oven, this air fryer oven has a built in light that allows you to check on the food that is cooking without having to interrupt the cooking cycle. A built in Rotisserie will add to the pleasure of cooking with this appliance.
Features We Love
- The unit is versatile, thanks to its functions and features
- It sports 10 accessories that come along with it
