MENGYUAN Large -capacity -free Multi -functional Oven Integrated Air Fryer, Automatic Electric Fryer, Green/pink (Color : Light green)

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If you typically only cook for four people or fewer, any of the air fryers we've tested should be big enough. But if you want the option of using the air fryer to cook for more people – or you just have a particularly hungry household – air fryers such as the Tefal Actifry 2 in 1 or Tefal Actifry Express XL can fit almost twice as much (1.5kg). You can keep an eye on the cooking time using the app on your phone, and it will let you know once cooking is finished. Read more about the most popular air fryer brands or see Ninja Foodi vs Tower air fryer vs Tefal ActiFry. Are air fryers worth it?

In most cases, yes. If you're after a convenient appliance that will save you time and potentially money, then an air fryer could be a worthwhile investment. Our tests also prove that air fryers really can save you money, but only if you use them effectively by considering the cooking capacity and number of people you'll be cooking for. Basket style with heating elements: tall, slim air-fryers feature a main unit with heating elements and fans. These have slide-out baskets or trays that slot into place inside. As they tend to have a smaller cooking area than oven-style fryers, in testing we found even results were more likely if the cooking was paused occasionally to rearrange or toss the food around. Some fryers will cut out automatically when you do this, some will need to be paused if you want accurate timings.

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Yes, they can be if you use them correctly. But it depends on the size of your air fryer and how many people you’re cooking for. Oven-type air fryers come with one or multiple trays to place your food on and slot into the machine for cooking. Need ideas for how to use your appliance? Find creative ideas by exploring BBC Good Food's air fryer recipes . Do you own a dishwasher? If you have a dishwasher, choosing a model with dishwasher-safe parts will help save on cleaning time.

Mini oven’ types: these models use convection or fan technology to cook food on flat, slide-in trays. As well as roasting, their extra air-frying functions circulate hot air around the food for more efficient crisping. These took up the space of an average-sized microwave. Some may also include rotisserie elements. How much food do you typically cook? Most air fryers can cook around 800g (around four to six portions) of chips. Some can manage up to twice as much. If you have lots of people to cater for, opt for a larger capacity, or a model with double-level cooking or a second compartment. This is a fairly uncommon feature and products with smart capabilities that we've tested have come and gone from the market. But when we come across any more, we'll be sure to flag them. Stirring paddleAll this versatility typically comes at a higher price, so it's worth considering if you'll use all the features before spending the extra cash. We've calculated energy costs based on an electricity unit price of 28.62p per kWh, the average capped rate for direct debit customers from 1 January 2024. Tefal has a fairly extensive spare parts shop, though for air fryers, you're only likely to be able to get spare paddles, baskets, drawers, components that are readily accessible.