The Best Air Fryers For Faster, Crispier Cooking (2026)
They can take many forms; the robot-esque basket-style models are probably what come to mind when you think of an air fryer, but there are versatile countertop convection ovens that add bake, broil, toast, and slow-cook options to the air fryer functionality. The Instant Pot model impressed me, and while I still prefer our top picks, it’s a good option if the small (but not too small!) size appeals to you. It impressed me in every test, producing evenly browned and crispy frozen sweet potato fries, juicy chicken breasts, and perfectly cooked brussels sprouts.
- ▪They can take many forms; the robot-esque basket-style models are probably what come to mind when you think of an air fryer, but there are versatile countertop convection ovens that add bake, broil, toast, and slow-cook options to the air f
- ▪The Instant Pot model impressed me, and while I still prefer our top picks, it’s a good option if the small (but not too small!) size appeals to you.
- ▪It impressed me in every test, producing evenly browned and crispy frozen sweet potato fries, juicy chicken breasts, and perfectly cooked brussels sprouts.
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Best OfI've Tested 23 Air Fryers, and These 6 Are My Favorites For Faster, Crispier CookingFrom basket-style to toaster ovens, these air fryers are our editors’ recommendations for crunchy fries, crispy chicken skin, blistered veggies, and more.By Alaina ChouJuly 30, 2026My years of testing air fryers (and I've used close to two dozen) have taught me that there are plenty out there that can give you crispy-enough results—but the very best air fryers churn out not only golden brown french fries and crispy-skinned chicken wings, but tender fillets of salmon and even whole roast chickens at the touch of a button.Don’t let the term air fryer confuse you: These gadgets are just small convection ovens that use fans to circulate hot air around your food in order to cook it evenly and…
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