Air Fryer Ratings
Put your favorite fried foods back on the menu. Air fryers use super-hot air and little or no oil to cook food.
View our ratings and reviews and browse our buying guide to find the best air fryers.
Air Fryers (85)
Air fryers cook with very hot circulating air, and provide a healthier alternative to conventional frying because they use little or no oil. They're not really fryers, however. They're countertop convection ovens that rely on a fan to circulate hot air to cook food.
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