However, many of the traditionally deep-fried foods you would put in an air fryer are not the healthiest options so you should consider what you’re choosing to eat and ensure it’s part of a balanced diet with plenty of nutrient-rich fruit and vegetables. The component parts felt good quality, didn’t overheat and the results of our test proved well done. Choosing a reputable retailer like Currys can help ensure that you’re getting a great deal from a trusted retailer, without sacrificing quality or safety.

I was sceptical about the health benefits of air frying but my mind has been opened up to the many options available - particularly the child-friendly meals that could be created from scratch with fresh ingredients but a crispy, fried finish to keep the kids happy. This is only 10cm longer than many of the single-drawer models we know and love, plus it slots under low-hanging kitchen cupboards for storing on the countertop. The instruction manual offers a cooking function guide for you to use as a starter for temperatures and cooking times, but instructions for cooking vegetables were particularly vague. Not only does it reduce food waste, but it's also great for hungry kids who want healthy on-the-go snacks.We decided to use a bunch of bananas that were about to turn, cutting them into thin slices and layering them into the supplied tray. Natalie Corner is the Deputy Commercial Content Editor for Bauer Media, working across brands such as A Modern Kitchen, Modern Gardens, Take A Break Pets, Grazia and more, specialising in lifestyle, home and fitness content.

It’s environmentally friendly not to produce a paper manual with each fryer but finding the full manual took quite long and it's not quick to access, particularly from your mobile. If you already have a microwave, kettle, toaster and perhaps a food blender, you may have to think about where your air fryer will go, or do you have cupboard space for it?This fryer is in black and would suit in a high-tech kitchen, though the fingerprints on that high-gloss finish might bug you if you’re a perfectionist. Luckily for those that hate hand washing, the air fryer's removable components are dishwasher safe, so they can be placed in a dishwasher if you would prefer.

From fried chicken to steak, prawns and pork chops — plus perfect chips — the air fryer is versatile and can open up a whole bunch of new recipes to try. The main negative was the space it takes up in the kitchen — the XL large family size fryer I tried is massive and I wasn’t sure where to put it! We also loved that the cooking time is significantly reduced (sometimes to even less than half of that in a traditional oven) and while you do need to clean each bowl between uses, it's worth it for air fried food that is delicious, flavourful and much healthier than traditional frying.While foil is a great idea to help with the excess mess, the air fryer can adequately cook without and was designed to not be used with lots of aluminium foil. Investing in high-quality products will not only save you money in the long run but also ensure that you’re getting a product that performs well and meets your needs.

Five long beeps signal the end of the fry and are more like a ‘chips ready’ alarm that will bring everyone running to the kitchen. it’s healthy compared to frying in oil and there are lots of from-scratch healthy recipes to choose from but there are other ways to cook that use no oil at all. Luckily, the Salter Aero Grill comes with a handy booklet that gives specific cooking times for each type of food as well as a nifty recipe book to give inspiration for unique meals. The Salter Aero Grill Pro has a splashback tray over the heating compartment that can easily be clipped out and cleaned.

This is particularly important for products that are used for tasks such as gaming, video editing, or graphic design.