Best Air Fryers of 2026: 3 Compared

This 4-quart Chefman is our number-one pick because it nails the basics buyers actually use daily. A slim, narrow body keeps the countertop footprint small while preserving usable basket room, and Hi-Fry technology pushes the heat for that finishing crunch on fries and frozen snacks. Touch controls with four presets and an easy-view window make it approachable without sacrificing capability.

Cosori's TurboBlaze lands at number two on the strength of its cooking range and airflow engineering. A 3600 rpm fan paired with a 5-fan-speed system and 90-450°F control aims for even results across nine functions, from air fry and roast to proof and dehydrate. The 6-quart square basket gives families real room, and the PFAS-free ceramic coating sets it apart from standard nonstick baskets.

When batch size matters, this 9-quart Chefman steps up. Its TurboFry convection runs at 450°F for crispier, more even results, and the brand says it can cook for up to 7 people at once. Seven functions span air fry, bake, broil, reheat, dehydrate, defrost, and keep warm, and an XL basket with a viewing window makes large frozen loads like mozzarella sticks and tater tots easy to manage.

The Ninja Crispi is our premium pick for buyers who value flexibility and material safety over raw size. It bundles a palm-sized PowerPod with 4-qt and 6-cup borosilicate glass containers and snap-lock lids, so the same vessel cooks and stores food. CleanCrisp glass skips Pfas, Ptfe, and nonstick coatings entirely, and four modes cover the everyday cooking and reheating most kitchens need.

This Chefman trades countertop space for genuine large-group capacity and the most oven-like feature set in the group. Its 12-quart interior cooks for crowds, and a stainless-steel rotisserie spit delivers crisp skin with less added fat. Five functions and 12 presets run through a touchscreen, with a 95-400°F range and a Hi-Fry push to 450°F in the final minutes for extra-crispy tenders and fries.

Our best-value pick keeps things refreshingly simple. The 2-quart square basket is purpose-built for healthy meals for one to two people, and a digital timer with a shake reminder handles the small details so batches crisp evenly. It's the lightest unit in this lineup at 5.9 lb, with a nonstick dishwasher-safe basket and a space-saving body that tucks away easily.

This stainless-steel Chefman offers a big single basket without the oven-sized bulk of the 12-quart model. TurboFry runs four functions including Air Fry, Bake, and Reheat, and a Hi-Fry option cranks to 450°F for the last two minutes when you want maximum crunch on deep-fryer staples. A touchscreen UI and automatic shake alerts make even crisping straightforward.

The dual-zone Chefman solves the classic weeknight problem of cooking two dishes at once. Two independent 3-quart baskets, 6 quarts combined, run different foods at different settings, and Sync Finish times both to plate together. A 200-450°F range covers low-and-slow through high-heat crisping, and easy-view windows plus auto shutoff round out the convenience.

This multifunctional Chefman packs the broadest feature count in the lineup into a 10-liter family-size body. Seventeen touch-screen presets cover fry, roast, dehydrate, and bake, and it adds rotisserie and dehydrator duty that most baskets here can't. No preheat is needed, the brand cites oil than traditional fryers, and the box includes three air-flow racks, a rotisserie spit with retrieval tool, and a drip tray.

Cuisinart's 6-quart entry brings a recognizable name and a capable spec set to the lineup. Its internal capacity holds a 4-lb load, five functions cover Air Fry, Roast, Bake, Broil, and Keep Warm, and five presets target French Fries, Wings, Vegetables, Frozen Snacks, and Leftovers. With 1800 watts and a 450°F ceiling, it has the power for crisp results, and a toss reminder on the touchscreen flags when to flip.