Best Air Fryers
Philips Premium Digital Airfryer
- Price (RRP) $399 to $549
- Capacity0.8 kg and 1.4 kg
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I liked it a lot was good for air frying
Auspure Premium Digital Air Fryer
- Price (RRP) $199.99 to $249.99
- Capacity3.5L and 5.5L
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Quite good and still used for years. Affordable and reliable.
PowerXL Air Fryer Oven
- Capacity10L
This air-fryer needs help. The rotisserie keeps dropping of all the time and has damaged the bottom tray. The customer support is non exsistant it… Read more
doesn't come with optional extras mentioned in the manual nor can you purchase them or any other parts. I tried to purchase extra skewers and they said I had to purchase another whole unit. The globe inside blew and they don't even have those. I wouldn't purchase another thing from Global Shop Direrct
Kleva Spin Crisp Rotating Digital Air Fryer
- Price (RRP) $449
- Capacity2.5 kg
- Capacity6L
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Can't fault this airfryer. Cooks to perfection. I'm still new to it but so far it lives up to expectations! Love it! Show details
PowerXL Grill Air Fryer
- Capacity5.6L
Air frying chips soggy half cooked and burnt in part even when following instructions. Temperature does not cook correctly. Food sticks to grill plate. Not satisfied at all. Would not recommend. Show details
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Kitchen Couture Dual View 2 x 5 Litre
- Price (RRP) $499
- Capacity10L
Item was faulty and Mary D was and absolute pleasure to be assisted by. Patience, understanding and genuine willingness to actually help.
Ninja Foodi Dual Zone AF300
- Price (RRP) $449.99
- Capacity7.6L
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Really love this machine, I feel like I can’t give it five stars because the baskets singly aren’t big enough to put a chicken in, which is my fault because I bought a double basket. For what it is, it’s great. Show details
Kmart Anko 5.3L Air Fryer
- Price (RRP) $89
- Capacity0.8 kg
- Capacity5.3L
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The potatoes don't fry fully and take a long time.. I don’t like this fryer Show details
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Kitchen Couture 24L Digital Air Fryer
- Price (RRP) $179.95
- Capacity24 kg
- Capacity24L
Everything fits together nicely and feels well-constructed. The interior is spacious and easy to wipe clean after cooking. Show details
Sunbeam SteamFry Air Fryer + Steam AFP4600BK
- Price (RRP) $299
- Capacity7L
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When we initially purchased this, it was great. Good size and value, and worked really well. After 18 months, part of the air fryer broke, where the… Read more
drawer slides in and the frame sits around the seal. It broke away in a few pieces, and it actually part of the body of the air fryer, so can’t be fixed or parts replaced. We contacted Sunbeam about this, as we felt that for the actually body of the air fryer to break after just 18 months (and a cost of $350), this shouldn’t happen. You wouldn’t expect a microwave or other appliance at the same value to break at this age either. Sunbeam just came back to us and said ‘apologies but it is out of the 1 year warranty, so there isn’t anything they can do’. So disappointed as we researched a lot before choosing this one, and feel really let down by the unfixable damage and no offer of any resolution.
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Ninja Air Fryer Max AF160
- Price (RRP) $349.99
- Capacity1.3 kg
- Capacity5.2L
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Works great but difficult to clean the bucket and crisper plate. I can't even buy a replacement crisper plate because it's been out of stock for ages. Will not be buying Ninja air fryers again. Show details
Sunbeam 4 in 1 Air Fryer + Oven AFP5000BK
- Price (RRP) $329
- Capacity10L
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Having purchased this product in February 2024, I am disappointed to report that it has already malfunctioned, with the fan failing and the heating… Read more
function ceasing to operate. Considering the price of $299, I find this to be a rather unreliable product. It only comes with 1 year warranty and can't be replaced or repaired under warranty. In contrast, our $80 Kmart air fryer, which is five years old, continues to function without issue. As a result, we will likely refrain from purchasing any further Sunbeam products.
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Ninja Foodi Max XXXL Dual Zone Air Fryer
- Capacity2.8 kg
- Capacity9.5L
We should have learned after our first experience. Another failure to turn on without any precipitating factor. The same fault, the same Ninja model.… Read more
Just a smidge outside of warranty too. A quick Google and Reddit search reveals many other similar instances of failure. A reasonable observer would conclude that they are built to fail. This is the last time we buy any Shark or Ninja product.
Sunbeam Multi Zone Air Fryer Oven AFP6000BK
- Capacity11.4L
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Love the versatility of the zones allowing tray one side and tub the other. Uses less power than an oven. Good size but not going to cook a meal… Read more
for 4 in it too easily like most air fryers, but great for certain things for sure
Only issue i have is if you use two trays at once the top one chars and the bottom one doesnt cook through at all so heat circulation is clearly not up to scratch in air fry mode. Make sure you swap tray position mid way through to avoid this.
Very happy with my purchase after several months
Wish it was easier to get extra trays so you can cook 2 full trays or two full wire baskets etc. they do via one warehouse and they are terrible with communication if something isnt in stock
- Price (RRP) $199.95
- Capacity2.2 kg
- Capacity8L
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Really enjoying this new air fryer. The chops come out tasting as if they've been on the BBQ grill, with nice crisp edges. The browning plate that… Read more
sits in the bottom of the cooker really does the job. It's got a really great sized container and I'm looking forward to doing a roast pork in it... It's very easy to clean afterwards by having a removable drawer with handle. Would definitely recommend.
Optimum HealthyFry 3.0
- Price (RRP) $599
- Capacity6.5L
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I've been using air fryers for years, and I can honestly say that the Froothie Air Fryer has been one of my favorites. The LCD screen is fantastic,… Read more
it's clear, easy to use, and makes selecting settings incredibly simple. I also love how lightweight the unit is, making it easy to move around and store when needed. The nonstick basket is another standout feature, as it makes both cooking and cleanup effortless. It cooks food evenly, delivers great results, and has quickly become a regular part of my kitchen routine.
Sunbeam All-In-One Air Fryer Oven AFP5300BK
- Price (RRP) $349
- Capacity1 kg
- Capacity10L
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Smells strongly out of the box. Could not use it in the house. After wiping it down as directed by the User Manual I had to put it outside of the… Read more
house and run it (empty) at 200°C to “burn” it in. I have never had an electrical appliance stink so much.
Have not used it for food preparation yet as the wife cannot tolerate the smell of the appliance. Hopefully it will go away in time.
Cake tin is small, but usable.
I bought this unit mainly for the rotating chip basket.
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- Capacity22L
Better improvement then the last model – Order this 12:1 Sunbeam to replace our Multifunction oven and air fryer. The old oven was a mean machine, excellent air fryer and long lasting. That… Read more
was the main reason for me to upgrade to 12:1. We ordered through Mitch’s and Brown in Geraldton.
We worked on a minesite so the usage of the 12 and 1 is 24 hrs and with so many team members on both day and night shift, we have opportunities to fully test this oven. More often than not we don’t clean the oven, basically we just cover the bottom tray with foil and that about it. The window cleaning is easy, just a wipe with detergent.
The last three days of using the 12 and 1 appeared to be easy to clean. I did notice we need to do the preheat or prime the oven few time a before the smoke and a Lee go away. After that the was good to use. The digital readout is easy to see and navigate, I did not like turning the dial from the previous oven
The noise factor on air fryer is much quieter, and I do noticed the unit provide a much better heating. So far we only used two main function: air fryer for cooking chips and sausage rolls, and the is pizza.
The light function is definitely good and must for all mini oven. Overall it a nice compact oven and if it built like the last oven; which I already can tell it is. Then this one will last for a few years.
Auspure AusFry-45N1
- Price (RRP) $189.99
- Capacity4.5L
This air fryer works so well that we bought two more.
- Price (RRP) $499
- Capacity12L
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Heats up quickly and saves me a lot of time in cooking. Show details
Kogan 8.2L Digital
- Price (RRP) $239
- Capacity1.6 kg
- Capacity8.2L
Very reliable product – We are using the 7.2L version for about 4 years and no problem at all. It works well for different receipes Show details
Breville the Smart Oven Air Fryer BOV860
- Capacity22L
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Bought this item from Harvey Norman and they were very good. The oven stopped working so we contacted Breville to get it checked and we took it to… Read more
the service agent in Darwin that they arranged. That is when the nightmare started as the agent by his words only services coffee machines. He did not look at the oven for over 4 weeks an even complaints to Breville were basically ignored. So if you live in Darwin I suggest only buying coffee machines form Breville as any other product will be ignored. Still waiting for it to be fixed now 7 weeks and counting. Very bad customer service!!!!
- Capacity6L
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Exceptional value for money – I got this air fryer for my mother-in-law, and decided to test it first against mine, which isn’t Sunbeam brand, and is far more expensive. Oh boy… Read more
wasn’t I surprised… I tested both with the same dishes (whole chicken, pork belly, rissoles, bacon) at the same settings and to my surprise – you couldn’t tell a difference when they were cooked. Save yourself some $$ and don’t overpay for the appliances that will give you the same result. Do I need to mention that the viewing window is just great. And there is a light as well! Now I wish my air fryer would have these. The only downside is that the basket and window cover are not dishwasher safe (tray is). But saying that, it’s only 3 pieces that need to be washed. My other brand has 5 (much bulkier as well), which take up a whole dishwasher, and instead of being a bless, it is a hassle and water + energy waste. Insanely great air fryer!
- Price (RRP) $279
- Capacity22L
Dont bother! Cooking times are all over the place for a start. As soon as you cook the trays are stained and cannot be cleaned. Lined it with baking… Read more
paper but still did not work. The basket cannot be cleaned so a dirty brown colour for next cook. Oh well lesson learnt.
Ps thought I would update here. I went to cook forzen fish fingers tonight. Preheated air fryer at… Read more (+1 reply)
- Capacity7.5L
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Rate my experience with the Sunbeam AFP4570DF air fryer? Hmmm. Do I click three stars for "OK" or do I click two stars for "Bad". That's a tricky… Read more
question, because I would have clicked "Good" or "Excellent" until the unit DIED at the thirteen month mark.
I bought the Sunbeam AFP4570DF after five years of good service from a Philips XXL HD9651/91 (great for cooking, very hard to clean!). After extensive research I chose the Sunbeam AFP4570DF with its viewing window, internal light, large capacity drawer and sleek design.
So, how did the Sunbeam AFP4570DF perform in my kitchen? Pretty good overall.
The drawer was always a little problematic and not as smooth to slide in and out as you might expect.
Steak? Not as good as the Philips XXL HD9651/91, and definitely not as good as my Weber Q3200N!
Frozen chips, frozen fish etc? Awesome. Much better than the Philips.
Sourdough toast? Great. Better than any toaster.
"Stir fries"? (Place vegetables along with meat, fish or poultry into a liner together with spices and/or sauce and just let it cook). Great!
Small-medium sized roasts with veggies? Great.
Keeping food warm? Great.
Cleaning? An absolute breeze. Always washed the drawer components by hand not in the dishwasher. Always cleaned the machine with a soft cloth after use.
And then one Sunday night while roasting pumpkin, dead. D.E.A.D. Tried letting it cool down. Switched it off. Unplugged it. Moved it to another power point. Nothing. An internal fuse perhaps? Not sure. But it was dead. So disappointing!
I contacted both the retailer and Sunbeam by email. Heard nothing back from Sunbeam, but the gem of a store manager replied to my email first thing Monday morning and offered a replacement of my choice. Wow.
This time I chose a Philips Airfryer Series 5000 XXL. Paid a little more. Two year warranty instead of one. And we added a two year back up plan for just $65.
So far, so good. Wish me luck, please.
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Sunbeam FlexiFry AFP5100BL
- Price (RRP) $249
- Capacity1 kg
- Capacity10L
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FlexiFry Air Fryer Oven – This Air fryer literally packs a punch! I can cook everything in at the same time to feed just a few or even a crowd. I have used this on a daily… Read more
basis for air frying, baking and also for reheating a few things at the same time. Saves me time and it is very efficient compared to a traditional oven.
- Price (RRP) $179.95
- Capacity6.5L
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Love this Thing, wack in some chicken wings no oil just some salt and boooom, crispy and juice little [Content Removed]. Still exploring different foods in it. Give it a go people. Show details
Ninja Foodi Smart XL Grill & Air Fryer AG551
- Capacity1.4 kg
- Capacity5.7L
Just bought this wonderful air fryer from Bing Lee Warilla . Have used this a number of times, and the stand out is amongst other things is the… Read more
cooking times . It took and hour and a quarter in the oven for chicken wings , in the Ninja Foodi Smart Grill 20 minutes . If you are looking for more me time, you wont regret investing in one of these appliances. 5/5 Ninja Mrs. T. Wren
Sunbeam Copper Infused DuraCeramic
- Price (RRP) $179
- Capacity3L
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Gave up on my old Airfryer that was rubbish. I have only used it 3 times since I bought this one and so far very impressed as my fish & chips came… Read more
out crunchy & perfectly cooked. Only downside is the manual is very limited & would have thought that Sunbeam would have done better. Early days but so far great.
- Price (RRP) $219
- Capacity5L
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Airfryer is it better or same as oven? Oven is for bigger roasting – I received the Sunbeam Diamond infused non stick air fryer as a Christmas present. I had a cheap no name model and I was disappointed. This airfryer… Read more
how ever was much more versatile. It has a separate container within a container and you can cheat by putting aluminium foil between the two containers so only one gets dirty. It also has a basket within the basket to raise food to cook all the way around. It heats at a more hoter, even temperature than the cheaper brand and much more elaborate selections for cooking with the option to increase or decrease temperature and time if you want. I cooked chicken fillets seasoned and sprinkle some olive oil and they came out great and I found some vegetable packs at Aldi that included their seasoning I just added some shredded carrots and sprinkle some olive oil. I have yet to cook red meat but my sister said she cooks pork chops and finds that they are much better and more moist than frying or bbq.
How does an air fryer work?
Air fryers work by circulating heated air around food placed in a basket in order to cook it. Contrary to their name, air fryers don’t really fry food, but rather heat it evenly using a high-powered fan to circulate hot air. In this vein, they work similarly to convection, or fan-forced ovens.
This includes the time it takes to cook food; while deep fryers cook food fast, an air fryer and oven have similar, slower cooking times.
What can you cook in an air fryer?
As a rule of thumb you can cook foods that are traditionally prepared using either a deep fryer or oven. These include the classic favourite: French fries, along with onion rings and nuggets. You can also grill foods like meat, bake sweet treats like cake, roast hard vegetables like brussel sprouts, and experiment with making crunch-worthy kale and sweet potato crisps.
Whether you’re a sweet or savoury person, there are plenty of great, free air fryer recipes online. Bear in mind that on some models, roasting and grilling may require separate air fryer accessories.
Should I buy an air fryer or deep fryer?
This depends on your food and diet preferences. If your focus is on taste, texture, and getting your recipes right, then skip the air fryer and buy a deep fryer. While it uses a lot of oil and is unhealthy, you won't get the exact taste and texture from an air fryer, and you risk drying out some foods.
If healthy eating is your goal, then an air fryer is a more healthy option. An air fryer requires you to put a small amount of oil on most foods, such as hot chips. Studies have found an fryer uses up to 80% less oil than traditional frying methods, and you’ll be cutting down on the fat and calories ingested through deep frying.
That being said, when you cook air fryer chips of the hot, crunchy and amazing variety, it’s still not exactly the most healthy cuisine, but the cooking method is cleaner. And while you may not be able to achieve the same texture as deep frying, lots of air fryer recipes still let you enjoy delicious food.
Features to look for in an air fryer
Basket Size
Air fryers cook food placed inside an included basket, accessed via a pull-out drawer or top lid. The basket’s size determines the quantity of food your air fryer can cook. Capacity usually ranges from about 1.5 to 7.3 litres.
Sometimes air fryer baskets store less food than the amount claimed. Make sure to check working or cooking capacity, if it's provided. If you’re cooking for a family or larger household, visit a store to inspect the size of the air fryer you want, along with how easy it is to insert and remove the basket.
Also consider the size of the air fryer as a whole appliance. Depending on your storage space, a more compact model might be better. If you have benchtop space perhaps select a neutral black or white to go with most kitchen designs.
Controls
Basic models of air fryers are typically operating using two dials, letting you manually set and adjust the temperature and time. These models are unlikely to have extra features like reminder alarms for turning food, so make sure you purchase a model with a timer you can set and forget for at least 30 minutes or longer.
More advanced models feature digital displays and buttons. Some monitor the cooking temperature, while others still have handy pre-programmed food settings for cooking your favourite foods.
Ease of Cleaning
While using less oil than deep or even shallow frying, an air fryer still creates grease during the cooking process.
The food basket is often designed with holes to let the hot air pass through, and they can become clogged with dirty food if not cleaned. Make sure you give your air fryer a quick clean after every use, and do some research into how easy it will be to clean a prospective new air fryer.
Many air fryers have removable dishwasher safe parts. If your model has a non-stick surface and you’d rather not risk it in the dishwasher, check that it will be easy enough to hand wash.
Manufacturer’s cleaning tips for your chosen model can also be helpful.
Noise and smoke levels
All air fryers will make some amount of noise, due to the movement of the fan during the cooking process. Some models are quiet, and others are almost silent. Generally your air fryer shouldn’t produce more noise than an air conditioner.
Your air fryer will also release some smoke during the cooking process, just like pan-frying would. Before buying, think about ventilation in your kitchen and the potential positioning of your air fryer to minimise smoke. Fattier foods cooked in an air fryer create more smoke than others.
Price
Air fryers vary in price from about $40 to $600, depending on the make, model and any included extra features and accessories.
Extra features and accessories
Not all air fryer models will have these extra features, and generally the more that are included, the higher the price point.
Cooking Features
- Stirrer: A self-stirring air fryer uses a paddle to slowly stir food while it’s cooking, but it’s only suited to some food types, such as baked vegetables. Choose a model with an extra bowl minus the stirrer for versatility.
- Rotating basket: More versatile than a self-stirring model, you can also bake, grill and roast food with accessories. Rotating baskets need less oil than other models, making them even healthier.
- Adjustable thermostat: Most models have end timers, but some also have alerts to remind you to turn or shake your food.
Safety Features
- Lid-lock: Secures the lid shut while the appliance is cooking, preventing hot ingredients from splashing.
- Outer basket control: Lets you lower food into the oil while the lid remains closed.
- Non-slip base: Prevents accidents if the air fryer is knocked during the cooking process.
- Automatic shut-off: Turns off your air fryer to prevent it from overheating.
The bottom line
If buying in-store, our tip is to check product availability online, as some stores only carry one or two brands.
That sums up the information you need to know make a better buying decision on your new air fryer. Once you’re up to the stage of comparing different models and brands, check out our air fryer reviews to browse ratings and reviews, helping you find the right air fryer for you.
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