On the top of the air fryer you’ll see suggestions written for food such as chips (200 °C/392°F for 18-25 minutes), fried chicken (200 °C/392°F for 15-22 minutes), cupcakes (160 °C/320°F for 12 to 15 minutes) and more.

Air fryer recipes - BBC Food Air fryer recipes - BBC Food

If you’re wondering whether air-fryers are really worth it, we think the primary perk of owning one is convenience. If you want to adapt a recipe for air-frying, BBC Good Food’s food copy editor Samuel Goldsmith recommends reducing the cooking time by 20%. At 1,300 watts, it’s quite powerful – the equally effective Lakeland Digital Compact air fryer is 1,200 watts, for example.My chips weren’t quite as crispy as the Tefal model above, but they cooked quickly and evenly, and it excelled on sausages and fish fingers. The neat, compact design means it roughly takes up the same space as a large electric kettle, so is good for those places with small worktop surfaces.

Progress Air Fryer Review: The Best Air Fryer on a Budget? Progress Air Fryer Review: The Best Air Fryer on a Budget?

I wasn’t expecting the cheapest model (by far) on this list to come out near the top of my testing, but the Tower Air Fryer is a budget powerhouse. Burgers and sausages cook as well as in a normal oven, and in about two thirds of the time, but again look a little dry.Not only does it deliver delicious and healthy meals, but it also adds a touch of elegance to your cooking space. You can, however, adapt some of them to suit the air fryer, such as the Rosemary Roast Chicken with Potatoes and Apple Baked Crisps. This opens the door to thrifty bakes, classic cake recipes as well as free-from options to fit those with dietary requirements. Hugely versatile, they work by circulating hot air to create a ‘fried’ finish on food, using little to no oil. Among the eight presets are chips, meat, fish, vegetables, nuggets, roast chicken, pizza, and desserts, plus manual air-fryer and grill options.

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The controls are spelt out on the display, so you won’t need to refer to the instructions too much and there’s also a handy ‘keep warm’ mode. Frequently Asked Questions How does the progress air fryer compare to other brands in terms of design and build quality?The two drawers are a good solution for quickly cooking core parts of a meal at the same time, and in less time than in a traditional oven.