The Best Air Fryers, According to Reddit

“Returned a cheaper no-name one and got the Cosori. Night and day difference in how evenly things brown. Fries don't need shaking nearly as often.”

“Had the Cosori Pro LE for almost two years, use it basically daily. Wings come out better than my oven ever managed and it's noticeably quieter than the Gourmia it replaced. Square basket is underrated, you fit way more in there.”

“We're a family of four and the 5 qt Cosori handles most dinners in one batch. Preheat is basically instant. If you're on the fence just get it, it's the one everyone ends up recommending for a reason.”

“Going on 3 years with mine, zero issues. Basket still looks decent because I never put it in the dishwasher and never use metal tongs. Treat the coating well and it lasts.”

“It's a good machine but honestly any basket fryer in this size does 90% of the same job. I'd buy whichever of the Cosori or Ninja is on sale that week.”

“Simple controls, no app, no wifi, no nonsense. The dehydrate setting is a nice bonus, I make jerky in it constantly.”

“Best way to reheat pizza, full stop. The AF101 has been on my counter for 4 years and it has never let me down.”

“For one or two people the 4 qt Ninja is perfect. It doesn't take over the counter and it's usually on sale for cheap.”

“My AF101 is 5 years old and still going. Used it probably 1,500 times. Ugly, simple, indestructible. This is the one I tell everyone to buy.”

“Loved it until we had kids. 4 qt is way too small for a family, I was doing three batches of nuggets every night. Had to upgrade.”

“Ninja Crispi. We use it almost everyday and don't have to keep it out on the counter. Stays pack away in a bottom cabinet”

“I have a Ninja Crispi and use it ~ 5 times a week and it is so easy to clean. The only downside is that it makes such fantastic chicken wings that I’m eating wings all week long and my meal plans are getting derailed. I drizzle a little Italian dressing, then pour a packet of dry Italian seasoning on my wings, toss…”

“The dual basket Ninja completely changed weeknight dinners for us. Chicken in one side, fries in the other, both done at the same time. Worth every inch of counter space.”

“If you cook for more than two people get a dual zone. Sync/Smart Finish is the killer feature and Ninja's version works flawlessly.”

“Used ours 5x a week for 2 years. Baskets are still in great shape and it's the most-used appliance we own.”

“Not a regret exactly, but I mostly only use one basket, so I could've gotten a cheaper single-basket model.”

“It's huge. Seriously measure your counter and under-cabinet clearance first. Also each basket is narrow so a whole chicken or big steak doesn't fit well.”

“The way it cooks frozen stuff is unreal. Frozen fries come out better than from most restaurants. Fat-removal thing actually works too.”

“Our XXL fits a whole chicken, which basically no basket fryer can do. Heavy, but it doesn't move off the counter anyway.”

“Philips XXL, 6 years and counting. Built like a tank compared to the plasticky ones. Expensive but it's the only air fryer I'd call BIFL.”

“Great machine, but double the price of a Cosori that does 95% of the same thing. Hard to justify unless you find it on sale.”

“The ClearCook window sounds like a gimmick but I use it constantly. No more pulling the basket out and losing heat every 2 minutes.”

“The OdorErase filter is legit. Our small apartment used to smell like fried fish for a day, now it barely does.”

“It's fine. The window gets greasy and stops being very useful unless you clean it every time.”

“Solid middle-of-the-road pick. Nothing wrong with it, nothing amazing either. Buy it if it's cheaper than the Cosori that day.”

“Bout a year ago I got the Instant Vortex Plus because it was rated well by ATM and frequently mentioned in this sub. It's literally falling apart lol. The plastic transparent front cover is chipping at the corners and coming apart at the seam. The nonstick grate is chipped to hell despite only hand washing and…”

“Display died just after a year on my Vortex Plus. Instant support replaced it, but I've seen a few people with the same issue.”