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Air fryers reviews

Our top picks, based on independent reviews and testing.

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Review verdicts

Top picks

Independent reviews and tests, distilled into one clear order.

About these picks

Four exact Ninja dual-zone models support one simple all-round order, while the narrow Double Stack is fifth with a clear space-saving specialist label. Cooking results, evenness, controls, cleaning and basket format lead the judgement. Synthesize observed chips, meat, vegetables and baked-food results with repeat-use findings about browning, preheating, shaking, controls, cleaning, basket flexibility and countertop fit. Capacity and wattage provide context but do not decide quality. Price, stock, retailer and affiliate data are excluded from quality judgement. Read the method ↗ Get the JSON ↗

  • #1Top pick
    Top flexible large-capacity group
    Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer Air Fryer product imageLarger households

    Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer Air Fryer 10.4L

    AF500UK

    Product score69.5/100Category-specific technical score

    Strong food results and the removable divider make this the most flexible large-format design in the evidenced cohort. Heat transfer between zones and a cumbersome basket remain visible caveats to its first-place position.

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    What reviewers liked

    • Strong chips and chicken results in hands-on tests
    • Divider enables two-zone or full-width cooking
    • Large usable capacity
    • Well-established controls and timing functions

    Things to consider

    • Heat can leak across the divider
    • Large basket can be awkward to wash and handle
    • Requires substantial countertop and storage space

    Trusted-site sense check: A strong large-family all-rounder, but not automatically the best choice for a small kitchen or fully isolated dual-zone cooking.

    Exact-model review and test sources

    • Expert Reviews: Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer AF500UK review ↗

      The exact AF500UK was used for chips, chicken and other foods in divided and full-width basket modes. The review assessed browning, speed, controls, cleaning and heat transfer across the removable divider.

      Expert Reviews · checked 30 Jul
    • Ideal Home: Best dual-zone air fryers, tested ↗

      The AF500UK was cooked with and compared against other dual-zone models. Testers considered food results, flexible drawer use, controls, cleaning, footprint and suitability for larger households.

      Future plc · checked 30 Jul
    Retailer listingView retailer listing at Argos
  • #2
    Top conventional dual-drawer group
    Ninja Foodi MAX Dual Zone Air Fryer with Smart Cook System product imageTwo independent dishes

    Ninja Foodi MAX Dual Zone Air Fryer with Smart Cook System AF451UK

    AF451UK

    Product score68.4/100Category-specific technical score

    Independent cooking tests support consistent everyday results, useful synchronisation and a genuinely helpful probe. Different household needs can reasonably place it anywhere in the leading group.

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    What reviewers liked

    • Strong results across chips, vegetables and chicken
    • Useful probe for meat cooking
    • Two truly separate drawers
    • Approachable sync and match controls

    Things to consider

    • Two drawers cannot become one wide cooking zone
    • Wide countertop footprint
    • More controls and accessories than some users need

    Trusted-site sense check: A credible leading dual-drawer model, with its probe and separation more important than nominal wattage.

    Exact-model review and test sources

    • Good Food: Ninja Foodi Dual Zone AF451UK review ↗

      Good Food tested the exact AF451UK on chips, aubergine, chicken and other recipes, assessing the probe, two-zone synchronisation, cooking results, controls and cleaning.

      Immediate Media · checked 30 Jul
    • T3: Ninja Foodi Max Dual Zone air fryer review ↗

      The UK MAX dual-zone model with probe was used over multiple cooking tasks. The review covered consistency, speed, zone controls, probe usefulness, basket handling and countertop footprint.

      Future plc · checked 30 Jul
    Retailer listingView retailer listing at Very
  • #3
    Strong conventional dual-drawer group
    Ninja Foodi MAX Dual Zone Air Fryer product imageGeneral two-drawer family cooking

    Ninja Foodi MAX Dual Zone Air Fryer AF400UK

    AF400UK

    Product score67.9/100Category-specific technical score

    The AF400UK is a strong, mature dual-drawer all-rounder, but one test found uneven fry browning unless food was shaken repeatedly. It is placed third and that conflicting result remains explicit.

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    What reviewers liked

    • Good capacity across two independent drawers
    • Useful synchronised finish controls
    • Broad cooking functions
    • Positive results across multiple foods

    Things to consider

    • Fry browning may require repeated shaking
    • No integrated temperature probe
    • Wide footprint

    Trusted-site sense check: A dependable all-round option, but the uneven-browning finding prevents a narrow top claim.

    Exact-model review and test sources

    Retailer listingView retailer listing at Ninja UK
  • #4
    Proven smaller dual-drawer group
    Ninja Foodi Dual Zone Air Fryer product imageSmaller households wanting two drawers

    Ninja Foodi Dual Zone Air Fryer - AF300UK

    AF300UK

    Product score65.8/100Category-specific technical score

    Two established hands-on reviews support sound food results and usable dual-zone controls. Its smaller capacity and older format place it below the larger leading group for the use cases represented here.

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    What reviewers liked

    • Proven two-zone cooking
    • Good everyday food results
    • Simpler and smaller than the 9.5L and 10.4L models
    • Straightforward cleaning

    Things to consider

    • Less usable capacity for larger households
    • No probe or convertible wide drawer
    • Older design than the leading models

    Trusted-site sense check: A viable smaller dual-zone choice rather than a performance failure; household size is central to the fit.

    Exact-model review and test sources

    Retailer listingView retailer listing at Ninja UK
  • #5
    Narrow-counter specialist
    Ninja DoubleStack XL Air Fryer product imageNarrow countertops

    Ninja Double Stack XL 9.5L Air Fryer SL400UK

    SL400UK

    Product score67.4/100Category-specific technical score

    The stacked format solves a real space problem and performs well enough for everyday use, but reviewers disagree on its cooking pace and evenness. It is fifth overall and clearly labelled as the narrow-counter specialist.

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    What reviewers liked

    • Much narrower countertop footprint than side-by-side drawers
    • Large nominal capacity in a compact width
    • Flexible rack and drawer combinations
    • Strong current guide support for space-limited kitchens

    Things to consider

    • Some tests found slower cooking
    • Browning can vary by rack and drawer position
    • Stacked layout adds placement complexity

    Trusted-site sense check: Its value is architectural: it fits kitchens that wide dual-drawer models do not. That does not establish all-round cooking superiority.

    Exact-model review and test sources

    • Expert Reviews: Ninja Double Stack XL SL400UK review ↗

      The exact stacked model was tested for food results, upper and lower rack evenness, speed, controls, cleaning and the practical benefit of its narrower footprint. The reviewer found slower cooking and some uneven browning.

      Expert Reviews · checked 30 Jul
    • TechRadar: Ninja Double Stack air fryer review ↗

      TechRadar tested the UK Double Stack layout on multiple foods, examining rack placement, cooking consistency, controls, capacity, cleaning and countertop space.

      Future plc · checked 30 Jul
    • Good Food: Best air fryers, tested and reviewed ↗

      The current tested guide includes the SL400UK and weighs food results, usable capacity, functions, ease of use, cleaning and the stacked format against a wider set of air fryers.

      Immediate Media · checked 30 Jul
    Retailer listingView retailer listing at Ninja UK
15 more products and category gaps

The prior spec-led Cosori leader is not retained because exact UK hands-on coverage is insufficient. Five exact Ninja models clear the review gate; the remaining tracked products stay unreviewed.

Tracked products without a publishable review result

Whole-market context missing from the tracked catalogue

  • Broader single-basket and premium brandsWhole-market air fryers

    The tracked catalogue is concentrated on Ninja and Cosori. Trusted tested guides also include Philips, Instant, Tefal and Tower designs, including strong single-basket alternatives that could change the best fit for smaller households.

    Evidence 1 ↗Evidence 2 ↗
About the shortlist

The ordered cohort is Ninja-only because exact tracked Cosori SKU evidence did not clear the gate. Recipes, load size, shaking and food preparation vary between reviewers. The simple order is an editorial judgement over close evidence, not a measured universal quality gap. Fifteen tracked models remain outside the review-led cohort. Inspect the technical product table ↗

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All 20 products

20 products
  1. #1Cosori TwinFry Smart Air Fryer product image
    70.5/100
    Published power
    2,800 W
    source ↗ · checked 29 Jul
    Stress-test rank#1–#3
    Mapped inputs76 configured, not re-extracted
    Independent / owner / offers0 / 0 / 1
    Primary evidence gapNo exact-model independent editorial test is retained.
    Open evidence report →
    Offer older than 48 hours
    Retailer listingView retailer listing at Cosori UK
  2. #2Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer Air Fryer product image
    69.5/100
    Published power
    2,470 W
    source ↗ · checked 29 Jul
    Stress-test rank#1–#4
    Mapped inputs76 configured, not re-extracted
    Independent / owner / offers2 / 0 / 2
    Primary evidence gapNo Agent Review Data controlled measurement cohort exists for this category.
    Open evidence report →
    Offer older than 48 hours
    Retailer listingView retailer listing at Argos
  3. #3COSORI Dual Basket 8.5L Air Fryer product image
    69.1/100
    Published power
    1,700 W
    source ↗ · checked 29 Jul
    Stress-test rank#2–#9
    Mapped inputs76 configured, not re-extracted
    Independent / owner / offers0 / 0 / 1
    Primary evidence gapNo exact-model independent editorial test is retained.
    Open evidence report →
    Offer older than 48 hours
    Retailer listingView retailer listing at Cosori UK
  4. #4Ninja Foodi MAX Dual Zone Air Fryer with Smart Cook System product image
    68.4/100
    Published power
    2,470 W
    source ↗ · checked 29 Jul
    Stress-test rank#3–#7
    Mapped inputs76 configured, not re-extracted
    Independent / owner / offers1 / 0 / 2
    Primary evidence gapNo Agent Review Data controlled measurement cohort exists for this category.
    Open evidence report →
    Offer older than 48 hours
    Retailer listingView retailer listing at Very
  5. #5Cosori Dual Blaze Smart Air Fryer product image
    68.2/100
    Published power
    1,700 W
    source ↗ · checked 29 Jul
    Stress-test rank#1–#16
    Mapped inputs76 configured, not re-extracted
    Independent / owner / offers0 / 0 / 1
    Primary evidence gapNo exact-model independent editorial test is retained.
    Open evidence report →
    Offer older than 48 hours
    Retailer listingView retailer listing at Cosori UK
  6. #6Ninja DoubleStack XL Air Fryer with Smart Cook System product image
    68.2/100
    Published power
    2,470 W
    source ↗ · checked 29 Jul
    Stress-test rank#3–#9
    Mapped inputs76 configured, not re-extracted
    Independent / owner / offers0 / 1 / 2
    Primary evidence gapNo exact-model independent editorial test is retained.
    Open evidence report →
    Offer older than 48 hours
    Retailer listingView retailer listing at Very
  7. #7Ninja Foodi MAX Dual Zone Air Fryer product image
    67.9/100
    Published power
    2,470 W
    source ↗ · checked 29 Jul
    Stress-test rank#3–#8
    Mapped inputs76 configured, not re-extracted
    Independent / owner / offers0 / 0 / 1
    Primary evidence gapNo exact-model independent editorial test is retained.
    Open evidence report →
    Offer older than 48 hours
    Retailer listingView retailer listing at Ninja UK
  8. #8Ninja MAX Dual Zone Air Fryer product image
    67.9/100
    Published power
    2,470 W
    source ↗ · checked 29 Jul
    Stress-test rank#3–#8
    Mapped inputs76 configured, not re-extracted
    Independent / owner / offers0 / 0 / 1
    Primary evidence gapNo exact-model independent editorial test is retained.
    Open evidence report →
    Offer older than 48 hours
    Retailer listingView retailer listing at Ninja UK
  9. #9Ninja DualZone XL Air Fryer product image
    67.9/100
    Published power
    2,470 W
    source ↗ · checked 29 Jul
    Stress-test rank#3–#8
    Mapped inputs76 configured, not re-extracted
    Independent / owner / offers0 / 0 / 1
    Primary evidence gapNo exact-model independent editorial test is retained.
    Open evidence report →
    Offer older than 48 hours
    Retailer listingView retailer listing at Ninja UK
  10. #10Ninja DualZone XL 2-Drawer Air Fryer product image
    67.6/100
    Published power
    2,470 W
    source ↗ · checked 29 Jul
    Stress-test rank#6–#14
    Mapped inputs76 configured, not re-extracted
    Independent / owner / offers0 / 0 / 1
    Primary evidence gapNo exact-model independent editorial test is retained.
    Open evidence report →
    Offer older than 48 hours
    Retailer listingView retailer listing at Ninja UK
  11. #11Ninja DoubleStack XL Air Fryer product image
    67.4/100
    Published power
    2,460 W
    source ↗ · checked 29 Jul
    Stress-test rank#6–#16
    Mapped inputs76 configured, not re-extracted
    Independent / owner / offers0 / 0 / 1
    Primary evidence gapNo exact-model independent editorial test is retained.
    Open evidence report →
    Offer older than 48 hours
    Retailer listingView retailer listing at Ninja UK
  12. #12Ninja Foodi Dual Zone Air Fryer product image
    65.8/100
    Published power
    2,400 W
    source ↗ · checked 29 Jul
    Stress-test rank#8–#12
    Mapped inputs76 configured, not re-extracted
    Independent / owner / offers0 / 0 / 1
    Primary evidence gapNo exact-model independent editorial test is retained.
    Open evidence report →
    Offer older than 48 hours
    Retailer listingView retailer listing at Ninja UK
  13. #13Ninja 6-in-1 Dual Zone Air Fryer product image
    65.8/100
    Published power
    2,400 W
    source ↗ · checked 29 Jul
    Stress-test rank#8–#12
    Mapped inputs76 configured, not re-extracted
    Independent / owner / offers0 / 0 / 1
    Primary evidence gapNo exact-model independent editorial test is retained.
    Open evidence report →
    Offer older than 48 hours
    Retailer listingView retailer listing at Ninja UK
  14. #14Ninja DualZone 7.6L 2-Drawer Air Fryer product image
    65.8/100
    Published power
    2,400 W
    source ↗ · checked 29 Jul
    Stress-test rank#8–#12
    Mapped inputs76 configured, not re-extracted
    Independent / owner / offers0 / 0 / 1
    Primary evidence gapNo exact-model independent editorial test is retained.
    Open evidence report →
    Offer older than 48 hours
    Retailer listingView retailer listing at Ninja UK
  15. #15Ninja DoubleStack 2-Drawer Air Fryer product image
    65.5/100
    Published power
    2,460 W
    source ↗ · checked 29 Jul
    Stress-test rank#12–#15
    Mapped inputs76 configured, not re-extracted
    Independent / owner / offers0 / 0 / 1
    Primary evidence gapNo exact-model independent editorial test is retained.
    Open evidence report →
    Offer older than 48 hours
    Retailer listingView retailer listing at Ninja UK
  16. #16Ninja Foodi 4-in-1 Dual Zone Air Fryer product image
    64.5/100
    Published power
    2,000 W
    source ↗ · checked 29 Jul
    Stress-test rank#11–#17
    Mapped inputs76 configured, not re-extracted
    Independent / owner / offers0 / 0 / 1
    Primary evidence gapNo exact-model independent editorial test is retained.
    Open evidence report →
    Offer older than 48 hours
    Retailer listingView retailer listing at Ninja UK
  17. #17COSORI TurboBlaze 6L Air Fryer product image
    64.2/100
    Published power
    1,725 W
    source ↗ · checked 29 Jul
    Stress-test rank#7–#17
    Mapped inputs76 configured, not re-extracted
    Independent / owner / offers0 / 0 / 1
    Primary evidence gapNo exact-model independent editorial test is retained.
    Open evidence report →
    Offer older than 48 hours
    Retailer listingView retailer listing at Cosori UK
  18. #18Ninja Air Fryer MAX PRO product image
    61.3/100
    Published power
    2,000 W
    source ↗ · checked 29 Jul
    Stress-test rank#17–#18
    Mapped inputs76 configured, not re-extracted
    Independent / owner / offers0 / 0 / 1
    Primary evidence gapNo exact-model independent editorial test is retained.
    Open evidence report →
    Offer older than 48 hours
    Retailer listingView retailer listing at Ninja UK
  19. #19Ninja Air Fryer MAX product image
    60.2/100
    Published power
    1,750 W
    source ↗ · checked 29 Jul
    Stress-test rank#19–#20
    Mapped inputs76 configured, not re-extracted
    Independent / owner / offers0 / 0 / 1
    Primary evidence gapNo exact-model independent editorial test is retained.
    Open evidence report →
    Offer older than 48 hours
    Retailer listingView retailer listing at Ninja UK
  20. #20Ninja Air Fryer PRO product image
    58.5/100
    Published power
    1,750 W
    source ↗ · checked 29 Jul
    Stress-test rank#19–#20
    Mapped inputs76 configured, not re-extracted
    Independent / owner / offers0 / 0 / 1
    Primary evidence gapNo exact-model independent editorial test is retained.
    Open evidence report →
    Offer older than 48 hours
    Retailer listingView retailer listing at Ninja UK

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