Since joining Good Housekeeping, she has had her hands on all of the new air fryers that come through the Lab (whether testing herself or overseeing testing) and has tasted food that was made in almost all of them. Safety: Air fryers get quite hot during operation, so you shouldn’t leave them unattended during use. Good Housekeeping participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites.

Air Fryers | Compact 2 Quart Air Fryer | Dash

Though all the air fryers on our list are considered “small” at around 4 quarts or less, they still clock in at a range of quart capacities. To get the most health benefits out of your air fryer, Sassos recommends using it as a vessel to add more veggies and lean proteins to your diet. Style: There are several styles of air fryer now on the market, including microwave air fryer combos and electric ranges that have air fry capabilities, but we've focused on countertop models here. If you’re going to leave your air fryer on the counter, you might want to choose a model that matches the other appliances in your kitchen. If it's not dishwasher safe or you don't have a dishwasher, place the removable parts in warm soapy water, scrub the vents and nooks and crannies of the tray (being mindful of the metal or nonstick finish), rinse well and dry thoroughly.On top of the air fryer, you’ll find another manual knob that you can use to set the cooking temperature.

DASH Tasti-Crisp™ Digital Air Fryer with AirCrisp® Technology DASH Tasti-Crisp™ Digital Air Fryer with AirCrisp® Technology

If you dread after-dinner dishes almost as much as a trip to the dentist, this air fryer from the makers of the mega-popular Instapot is about to be your new BFF. We score the food on its crispiness, moistness and evenness, and we consider details like how quickly the air fryer cooks, how helpful the user guide is and whether the machine is loud. We also cook with them quite regularly in the Lab and at home and have developed countless air fryer recipes.A compact size (around 2 quarts) is good for one to two people, while a bigger size works better for three or more. We were slightly disappointed in the outcome, however, as some of the fries were super crispy while others were hot but still quite soft.

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Look for intuitive digital displays, time settings, and just enough bells and whistles for your needs. While some air fryers are quite basic in cooking methods, more advanced models provide multiple styles of cooking, such as roast, reheat, dehydrate, bake, and more. All types of proteins, like chicken, pork chops and salmon, cook up quickly and become golden brown and juicy; veggies become nicely blistered or caramelized.If you've stopped by this page to make a quick purchasing decision, consider one of the compact air fryers that we've spotlighted in this article.