Air Fryer, Uten Air Fryers Oven, 4.5L Oil Free Fryer with Detachable Basket, Timer and Fully Adjustable Temperature Control for Healthy Oil Free & Low Fat Cooking, 1500W

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The best thing about the air fryer is that it is low energy, high heat and no oil. We use it for BBQ skewered anything, homemade oat biscuits, pitta bread from scratch, pizzas from scratch, tear and share bread from scratch, dough balls from scratch, panko breaded anything, chips (and cheese) sausages, goujons, burgers, quesadillas (flat bread cooks up well) etc."(Recommended by Mumsnet user BobbyGentry) Our verdict A big selling point for most air fryer enthusiasts is their money-saving capabilities, but there's no point in making the initial investment on a machine that ends up gathering dust in the cupboard. We scrutinised the cost of each of our chosen air fryers to make sure they represented good value for money in the long run. One of the benefits of using an air fryer is that they are typically more energy efficient than traditional cooking methods like using an oven. Jenny Tschiesche, a nutrition expert and author of the Air-Fryer Cookbook, attributes their recent surge in popularity to the cost of living crisis: "An air fryer can cook pretty much everything an oven can, albeit in a smaller capacity, but use far less energy." We have the COSORI 5.5L. It's great, easy to use, easy to clean, takes up very little space. We've had it three months or so and I'm very happy with it." (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user TheBitterBoy) It’s worth bearing in mind, though, that food fried in an air fryer is still classed as fried food and that official advice from the NHS is to eat a healthy balanced diet, including at least five portions of fruit and vegetables, plenty of water and reduced amounts of sugar, fat and salt. Are air fryers worth it?

Mumsnet has been helping parents make their lives easier since 2000 and, in those years, we’ve investigated, tried and reviewed thousands of products. An air fryer cooks food by heating air up to around 200°C and circulating it around the inside of the appliance. It works a little like a fan oven in this respect and can be used to cook a range of foods, including some frozen foods. Style: Air fryer oven | Capacity: 10L | Size: ‎‎32.5D x 35W x 36.3H | Cooking modes: Air fry, bake, rotisserie and dehydrate | Dishwasher-safe parts: Yes | Wattage: 2000W What we like Style: Basket | Capacity: 7.6L | Size: 38.4D x 31.7W x 40.3H centimetres | Cooking modes: Air fry, roast, grill, bake, reheat and dehydrate | Dishwasher-safe parts: Yes | Wattage: 1700W What we like There are a number of different types of air fryers on the market, which tend to vary in terms of capacity, number of programmes and method of cooking.Style: Basket | Capacity: 9.5L | Size: H32.5, W41.5, D27cm | Cooking modes: Max crisp, air fry, roast, bake, reheat, dehydrate | Dishwasher-safe parts: Yes | Wattage: 2470W What we like Whether you want to upgrade to a newer model, or your air-fryer has reached the end of its life, knowing how and where to dispose of your appliance is important to avoid creating more e-waste. An avid foodie, she loves nothing more than trying new culinary creations in the kitchen, which often includes testing out and researching the latest time-saving gadgets for Mumsnet. She has also had work published in The i Paper, Stylist Magazine, Gransnet and Exposed Magazine. Why you should trust us

The 4.5-litre Blaupunkt Rapid Air Fryer is designed for family-cooking and features an adjustable temperature control, easy-to-clean dishwasher-safe parts and a 30-minute timer with auto shut-off function. According to B&M, shoppers could save up to 70 per cent on their energy bills by opting for the Blaupunkt. We also love the design. It's sleek and modern with a digital display, and you can see your food through the viewing window to ensure it doesn't overcook. The instructions are fairly limited however, so it may take some time getting used to it and a bit of trial and error if you're an air frying novice.The ActiFry makes cooking stress-free using its smart settings to adjust the temperature and cooking time and even stir your food for you, a feature busy parents will love. There's an automatic warm mode too, so if you get distracted, your food won't go cold or burn in the mean time. Calculation based on using a Blaupunkt Rapid 4.5 litre family-sized air fryer cost 18.4p per hour compared to a conventional oven at 62.2p per hour for one hour a day, for 365 days. The digital display is clear and easy to use - there's even a handy key of cooking times and temperatures for popular dishes. Reviewers did note that it came without instructions though, so you may need to read up online which button is for which function, but on the whole those who tested the air fryer found it was simple to use and operate. TUV Rhineland conducted independent lab tests with the Blaupunkt Rapid 4.5 litre family-sized air fryer versus a conventional oven. Results from tests concluded cost per hour as noted: Blaupunkt Rapid 4.5 litre family-sized air fryer cost 18.4p per hour compared to a conventional oven at 62.2p per hour concluding it used 70% less energy. Costs based on 34p per kWh – Maximum amount charged at Energy Price Cap (Ofgem price set between 1/10/22~1/4/24).