--- title: "Best Air Fryers UK 2026" description: "Ten air fryers compared for UK buyers, ranked from owner ratings. Dual drawer, single basket and compact models, with size and wattage advice." canonical: https://vettedten.com/kitchen/air-fryers/ updated: 2026-10-25 category: "Kitchen" language: "en-GB" --- # The 10 Best Air Fryers of 2026, Ranked > **Our verdict:** The best air fryer in 2026 is the Cosori Air Fryer Lite 3.8L. It tops our ranking with 9.2 out of 10. Updated October 2026 · 19 models compared · [How we rank](https://vettedten.com/how-we-rank/) ## Our picks - **Best Choice:** [Cosori Air Fryer Lite 3.8L](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/air-fryers/#cosori-lite-3-8l-caf-li401s), 9.2 out of 10. A budget-friendly small fryer that owners rate highly. [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09Z6X261D) - **Best Premium:** [Ninja Foodi Dual Zone AF300UK](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/air-fryers/#ninja-foodi-dual-zone-af300uk), 8.6 out of 10. The dual-drawer machine that set the template for UK dual air fryers. [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08CN3G4N9) - **Value for Money:** [Tower Vortx 4.2L Digital Air Fryer T17147](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/air-fryers/#tower-vortx-4-2l-t17147), 7.9 out of 10. The cheapest here, and a sensible first air fryer. [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CTS3W442) - **Best Budget:** [Ninja Air Fryer PRO 4.7L AF140UK](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/air-fryers/#ninja-air-fryer-pro-af140uk), 8.1 out of 10. A compact single drawer for one or two people. [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CYH88L3D) ## All 10, compared Ranked by our score out of 10. Every product links to its full review below. | No. | Product | Score | Badge | | ---: | --- | ---: | --- | | 1 | [Cosori Air Fryer Lite 3.8L](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/air-fryers/#cosori-lite-3-8l-caf-li401s) | 9.2 | Best Choice | | 2 | [Ninja Foodi Dual Zone AF300UK](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/air-fryers/#ninja-foodi-dual-zone-af300uk) | 8.6 | Best Premium | | 3 | [Ninja Air Fryer PRO 4.7L AF140UK](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/air-fryers/#ninja-air-fryer-pro-af140uk) | 8.1 | Best Budget | | 4 | [Tower Vortx 4.2L Digital Air Fryer T17147](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/air-fryers/#tower-vortx-4-2l-t17147) | 7.9 | Value for Money | | 5 | [Russell Hobbs Satisfry Dual Basket Air Fryer 9L 27680](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/air-fryers/#russell-hobbs-satisfry-dual-basket-9l-27680) | 7.8 | | | 6 | [Tefal Easy Fry Dual XXL EY942](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/air-fryers/#tefal-easy-fry-dual-xxl-ey942) | 7.6 | | | 7 | [Breville Halo Flexi 11L Oven & Large Mesh Tray VDF138](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/air-fryers/#breville-halo-flexi-11l-vdf138) | 7.5 | | | 8 | [Ninja Max Pro Air Fryer 6.2L AF180UK](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/air-fryers/#ninja-max-pro-af180uk) | 7.4 | | | 9 | [Instant Vortex Plus Dual Drawer with ClearCook 140-3126-01-UK](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/air-fryers/#instant-vortex-plus-dual-drawer-140-3126-01-uk) | 7.3 | | | 10 | [Philips 3000 Series Dual Basket Airfryer NA352/00](https://vettedten.com/kitchen/air-fryers/#philips-3000-series-dual-basket-na352) | 7.2 | | ## The full reviews ### 1. Cosori Air Fryer Lite 3.8L 9.2 out of 10 · Best Choice A budget-friendly small fryer that owners rate highly. It suits one to three portions and has app control if you want it. Why it's here: - Compact 3.8L basket that fits under most cupboards - Reaches 230°C, hotter than most single baskets - Dishwasher-safe basket and crisper plate - App control and preset recipes if you want them Keep in mind: - Too small for a family of four in one go - Chips need a shake halfway through - Pairing the app is fiddly for some owners [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09Z6X261D) ### 2. Ninja Foodi Dual Zone AF300UK 8.6 out of 10 · Best Premium The dual-drawer machine that set the template for UK dual air fryers. Two 3.8L drawers with Sync and Match modes let a main and a side finish together, and owners keep rating its crisping highly. Why it's here: - Two independent 3.8L drawers with Sync and Match modes - Owners report even, crisp chips and chicken in both drawers - Non-stick drawers and crisper plates go in the dishwasher - Six functions including dehydrate and max crisp Keep in mind: - Big and heavy for a worktop, at around 8kg - The fans are audible when both drawers run hard - Two separate drawers to wash after every cook [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08CN3G4N9) ### 3. Ninja Air Fryer PRO 4.7L AF140UK 8.1 out of 10 · Best Budget A compact single drawer for one or two people. It takes up little room, fits a 1kg chicken, and owners say it crisps as well as bigger Ninjas. Why it's here: - Small footprint, at about 28cm wide and 36cm deep - Fits a whole 1kg chicken in the 4.7L drawer - Owners report crisp chips and wings without preheating long - Non-stick drawer and plate wipe clean easily Keep in mind: - Only four functions, with no bake setting - Too small for a family of four in one batch - Tops out at 210°C, with no window to check food [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CYH88L3D) ### 4. Tower Vortx 4.2L Digital Air Fryer T17147 7.9 out of 10 · Value for Money The cheapest here, and a sensible first air fryer. It cooks for one or two with a shake reminder and presets, and it has a smaller footprint than most. Why it's here: - Cheapest in this list, with a one-year warranty that can be extended online - Narrow body, at about 26cm wide, for small worktops - Shake reminder on the display - Presets for chips, chicken, bacon and defrost Keep in mind: - Only 1400W and 200°C, so cooking is slower than on dearer models - Small basket means cooking in batches for more than two - Owners report the non-stick wears sooner than on premium models [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CTS3W442) ### 5. Russell Hobbs Satisfry Dual Basket Air Fryer 9L 27680 7.8 out of 10 A mid-priced dual-basket model with two 4.5L baskets, Sync and Match, and nine presets. A good-value alternative to the Ninja for a family of four. Why it's here: - Two equal 4.5L baskets, with Sync and Match modes - Nine presets including dehydrate and pizza - Dishwasher-safe baskets and plates - Costs well below the big-name dual drawers Keep in mind: - Bulky on the worktop - Lacks the viewing windows of the Instant [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DQQ2XCFF) ### 6. Tefal Easy Fry Dual XXL EY942 7.6 out of 10 The biggest total capacity here at 11L, split into a 6.5L and a 4.5L drawer. Good for batch cooking and big family meals, if you have the space. Why it's here: - Unequal drawers: 6.5L for mains and 4.5L for sides - Synchronised cooking so both drawers finish together - Dishwasher-safe non-stick baskets - Strong 2700W output for quick cooking Keep in mind: - Wide, at about 46cm across, and heavy - The unequal drawers make it awkward to match two big batches [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DDV2XC4B) ### 7. Breville Halo Flexi 11L Oven & Large Mesh Tray VDF138 7.5 out of 10 An oven-style 11L cooker that works as two 5.5L zones or one big space. It fits a whole chicken and comes with a mesh tray. Why it's here: - Single 11L space or two zones with the divider - Fits a whole chicken - Sync and Match settings plus ten one-touch presets - Includes a large mesh tray Keep in mind: - Takes up a lot of worktop space - The large shared cavity is awkward to clean - Zones are smaller than the drawers on most dual air fryers [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CTVLFH8M) ### 8. Ninja Max Pro Air Fryer 6.2L AF180UK 7.4 out of 10 A large square single drawer for a family that wants one big batch rather than two zones. It runs at 2000W and reaches 240°C. Why it's here: - 6.2L square drawer with room for a family-sized batch - 2000W and up to 240°C for fast, hot cooking - Six functions including roast, bake and dehydrate - Dishwasher-safe basket and crisper plate Keep in mind: - Single drawer, so no two-food cooking at once - Needs around 36cm of worktop depth and weighs about 5.8kg - No viewing window to check food [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CP43NP25) ### 9. Instant Vortex Plus Dual Drawer with ClearCook 140-3126-01-UK 7.3 out of 10 The dual-drawer pick for people who like to watch their food. Each 3.8L drawer has its own window and light, and SyncFinish lines up two different dishes. Why it's here: - Clear windows and lights in both drawers, so no need to open them - SyncCook and SyncFinish handle mismatched dishes - Owners report excellent chips and evenly browned chicken - Eight cooking functions on a touchscreen Keep in mind: - The glossy touchscreen scratches easily - Weighs around 8kg - Takes up a lot of worktop [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09CLGK3G5) ### 10. Philips 3000 Series Dual Basket Airfryer NA352/00 7.2 out of 10 A dual-basket Airfryer from the brand that started the category. The 6L and 3L drawers suit a main plus a side, and a Time function syncs the finish. Why it's here: - 6L and 3L drawers: a family main plus a side - Time function syncs both drawers, plus a Copy function - Eight presets and a touchscreen - Dishwasher-safe baskets with a two-year warranty Keep in mind: - The small 3L drawer limits batch sizes - Tops out at 200°C - Costs more than rival dual drawers with larger second baskets [Check price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0D2XXZJKD) ## Before you buy ### Which air fryer is the best? It depends on who you cook for. A dual-drawer model such as the Ninja AF300UK, Instant Vortex Plus Dual Drawer or Philips 3000 Dual suits a family that wants a main and a side ready together. A compact single basket such as the Ninja AF140UK or Cosori Lite 3.8L suits one or two people. We compared 19 models and ranked these ten from owner ratings, so the order reflects what people who bought them report. ### What size air fryer do I need? As a rule of thumb: 2L to 4L suits one or two people, 4.5L to 6L suits a family of three, and 7L or more (usually dual drawer) suits a family of four or batch cooking. Check the usable space too, because a 7.6L machine split into two 3.8L drawers holds less per drawer than one 7L basket. Larger machines also need more worktop: the Tefal is around 46cm wide, and the Ninja AF300UK weighs around 8kg. ### Is a dual drawer air fryer better than a single basket? For families, usually yes. Two drawers let you cook different foods at different temperatures and finish them together, using features such as Sync Finish, Smart Finish or Match Cook. Owners say both drawers brown evenly on the better models. The trade-offs are size, weight, two parts to clean and a higher price. A single basket costs less and is quieter, and an oven-style model like the Breville Halo Flexi suits large roasts better. ### Are air fryers cheaper to run than an oven? Usually, yes. A 2,400W dual air fryer running for 20 minutes uses roughly 0.8kWh, which costs around 20p at about 26p per kWh. A full-size electric oven uses 1kWh to 1.5kWh once it has preheated, so a small meal costs more there. Smaller air fryers of 1,300W to 1,400W cost less again. For a large roast or several trays at once, the oven can still be the better option. ### Are air fryer coatings safe, and what is non-stick made of? Most air fryer baskets use a PTFE-based non-stick coating, which is considered safe at normal air fryer temperatures when undamaged. If it flakes or scratches, replace the basket. PFAS-free ceramic options exist, for example on some Cuisinart models, so check the product page if this matters to you. Use silicone or wooden tools, and avoid metal utensils. ### How do I clean an air fryer? Unplug it and let it cool, then wash the basket and crisper plate in warm soapy water, or put them in the dishwasher if the maker says they are dishwasher-safe. Most models here have dishwasher-safe baskets, but check the manual. Wipe the inside with a damp cloth and clean the heating element area gently once it is cool. In hard-water areas, a quick wipe after each use stops limescale building up. ## How we ranked these ten Every score here comes from our ranking model, not from anyone's opinion. It weighs owner ratings by how many there are, how recent they are and how reliable they look, then factors in value. We compared 19 models for this guide before settling on these ten. Brands can't pay to be included or to move up. We last checked these picks in October 2026. [How we rank, in full](https://vettedten.com/how-we-rank/) ## Our No. 1 **Cosori Air Fryer Lite 3.8L**: A budget-friendly small fryer that owners rate highly. 9.2 out of 10. 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