Top 10 Best Digital Air Fryers – A helpful air fryer comparison guide to help you decide which brand of air fryer is best for you!
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Since sharing many air fryer recipes on the blog and starting an Air Fryer Facebook group, I’ve had a lot of people message me about air fryers and which model to buy. Most air fryers on the market today do a great job. It normally comes down to budget and personal preference.
Today, I’m sharing the Top 10 Best Digital Air Fryers. I find the digital models more intuitive and easy to use, with temperature presets and digital displays. You can purchase all of the models listed here through Amazon. Stores like Costco, Bed Bath & Beyond, Kohl’s, Walmart, Target and Sam’s Club have been known to carry certain models as well.
These are my personal picks based on popularity, price and user reviews. The smallest air fryer I’m sharing is a 5.3 quart, which is still fairly large for a cooking appliance. It’s certainly large enough to feed a family of four. If you have a larger family, you may want to take a look at #5.
Basket vs. Oven-Style Air Fryers
You’ll notice all of the air fryers I’ve featured have baskets vs. trays. The “oven-style” air fryer never appealed to me because I didn’t like the idea of having to clean racks and drip trays.
I also have heard that the trays are a bit difficult to arrange and some users experienced uneven cooking between the top and bottom shelves. However, MANY people love them so I encourage you to do your homework if you’re interested in this type of air fryer.
Many people prefer air fryers with trays because they are stainless steel (basket won’t peel or chip) and they allow for cooking more than one item at once. If you’re looking for a good oven-style air fryer, check out the Cuisinart. The Emeril 360 has also gotten good reviews due to the rotisserie feature and convection qualities. A similar option to the Emeril 360 is the 11.6 quart air fryer from Best Choice Products.
If you’re looking for a basket-style air fryer with a ceramic basket that won’t chip or peel, you can check out the Ninja Air Fryer. The Ninja didn’t make my list below because it is a smaller 4-Quart fryer and, ultimately, I’d recommend the Ninja Foodi over the Ninja Air Fryer.
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Top 10 Best Digital Air Fryers
The air fryers aren’t listed in any particular order – all have gotten decent reviews. I own #1 and #10, so if you have any specific questions about either of those brands, I’d be happy to answer them for you!
Alright, so with that, let’s talk air fryers!
01 | Power XL Air Fryer
Pros: Great size and performance for the price. I personally own this air fryer and am VERY happy! I’ve owned this air fryer for a few years now and have never experienced chipping or peeling of the basket.
Cons: Basket is difficult to push in at times. You need to lift the handle up a bit while sliding it in. Once you get this motion down, it really isn’t an issue at all.
Capacity: 5.3 Quart
Weight: 14.5 Pounds
Extras: Basket divider, recipe book
Price: Under $100
Pros: No preheating necessary. Excellent customer service.
Cons: Users have complained about the coating coming off the basket.
Capacity: 5.8 Quart
Weight: 13.29 Pounds
Extras: 3 piece accessory set, recipe book
Price: $100-$150
03 | Gourmia Air Fryer
Pros: Costco carries this brand as well. Good mid-priced air fryer with easy-to-clean basket.
Cons: Users have complained about a plastic odor when in use. Heavier than other models with similar capacity.
Capacity: 6 Quart
Weight: 16.25 Pounds
Extras: None
Price: $100-$150
04 | COSORI Air Fryer
Pros: Comes with a 2-year warranty. Slimmer footprint design.
Cons: Cord is rather short. Air fryer is taller, so measure to ensure it will fit under your cabinets.
Capacity: 5.8 Quart
Weight: 14.5 Pounds
Extras: Recipe book
Price: $100-$150
Pros: Largest capacity. Can cook up to 4 lbs. of chicken wings at a time. Option to program up to 100 of your favorite recipes.
Cons: Heavy. Top is a bit tricky to close and takes two hands – you need to pull a pin out in the back of the device while manipulating the lid down. Basket is not as “non-stick” as others.
Capacity: 10 Quart
Weight: 20 Pounds
Extras: Recipe book, “quick-start” guide, rotisserie kit, reversible wire rack
Price: $100- $150
06 | GoWISE USA Air Fryer
Pros: Popular brand. Excellent price point. Built-in alarm function that reminds you to shake the basket.
Cons: Some have experienced problems with the inner coating chipping off of the basket. The fry basket also has a tendency to detach from the holder without pressing the release button. Users claim an easy fix is just tightening the screws.
Capacity: 5.8 Quart
Weight: 14.9 Pounds
Extras: Recipe book
Price: Under $100
Pros: Popular brand. Good reputation. Amazing results. No preheat necessary.
Cons: Pricey. Large. Noisy.
Capacity: 6.5 Quart
Weight: 19 Pounds
Extras: Recipe book
Price: $200-$300+
08 | Magic Chef XL
Pros: Lighter weight. Much improved over their manual version. Easy to clean.
Cons: Large footprint for capacity. Fry basket is sometimes difficult to insert. Users seem to prefer setting the timer manually vs. relying on the presets.
Capacity: 5.6 Quart
Weight: 10.7 Pounds
Extras: Recipe book
Price: $100-$150
09 | Yedi XL Air Fryer
Pros: Comes with a ton of accessories. 2-year warranty. Great customer service. Excellent reviews.
Cons: Coating on cooking basket tends to flake off if put in dishwasher. Complaints of end timer being too loud.
Capacity: 5.8 Quart
Weight: 16.98 Pounds
Extras: Deluxe accessory cooking kit, recipe book, mobile recipe app
Price: $100-$150
10 | Ninja Foodi
Pros: Popular, new appliance. Steams, pressure cooks, sautés, slow cooks, roasts and dehydrates in addition to air frying. Excellent reviews. I own a Foodi and love it.
Cons: Heavy. Air frying basket isn’t as large as a standard air fryer. Has two different lids to manage – one for air frying, one for pressure cooking.
Capacity: 6.5 Quart (Also available in 8 Quart)
Weight: 25 Pounds
Extras: Recipe book
Price: $200-$250
If you’re an air fryer owner, I’d love to hear which brand you own and your experience with it – good or bad. 🙂
This post is meant to help those searching for their first air fryer (or maybe another because their first one died) so any advice or suggestions you have would be greatly appreciated. Let’s help one another out in the comments!
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rae says
June 30, 2019 at 11:53 amI have a GoWise and love it. I use it for everything but baking and that’s because I bake big cakes/pies. I never had an issue with peeling or the handle. As long as the transparent cover is towards you, the air fryer basket does not become loose or lift from the basket. I can’t think of a negative thing to say about this air fryer, only good I just wish it was bigger so I can bake my cakes in it. I have a 3,8 size, but since its just the two of us, its fine. Goodby microwave!