The best air fryers for serving up healthy and tasty home-cooked meals in 2026

Best for: versatile air fryer cooking

With a big 10.4L capacity, the Ninja XXXL Flex Drawer Air Fryer stands out as a larger air fryer with versatile cooking functions. You can set it up as one Mega Zone drawer to cook large meals, or add a divider to create dual zones to separate what you’re cooking and still have it all ready at the same time.

“I haven’t used my oven since purchasing this airfryer. I plugged it into a smart plug too so I can track the exact electrical usage too. Wow, really saving time on cooking and money too,” one customer said in a review on the Ninja website, where it has an impressive 4.8-star average from over 3180 customers (yes, that’s how popular it is).

Ninja air fryers are also a favourite for Colin Fassnidge – describing the one he used to make pork crackling as “an amazing piece of equipment” in a BHG TikTok post from 2025.

Key features:

• Air fryer with single and dual zone functionality
• 10.4L capacity
• 7 preset smart cooking programs: Max Crisp, Air Fry, Air Roast, Reheat, Dehydrate, Proof and Bake.
• Dishwasher safe removable parts
• 2-year warranty

Also available at:

• $328 (was $349) at The Good Guys
• $328 at Woolworths Marketplace
• $328 (RRP $449) at Betta
• $329 at David Jones
• $349.99 (RRP $499.99) at Ninja

Best for: an air fryer without non-stick coatings

This air fryer has a glass drawer or tray, rather than the non-stick coatings found on many other air fryers, and is free from “forever chemicals” including PFOA, PTFE, PFAS, BPA and heavy metals. In fact, it was a finalist in the Healthy Heroes category of the Better Homes & Gardens People’s Choice Appliance Awards for 2025.

BHG managing editor Sophie Al-Bassam and digital editor Tahni Mesann noted the glass meant it was “heavier to use but worth it for peace of mind”.

“We love the easy-to-use pre-programmed settings, relatively compact size, being able to see your meal as it cooks, and the low price point.”

Sophie Al-Bassam & Tahni Mesann, BHG Appliance Awards

Key features:

• Durable tempered glass basket with 6.5 litre capacity
• Includes stainless steel mesh grill insert for even heat and crisp results
• Heat-proof mat
• Digital touch controls with 8 preset programs
• Temperature control from 40°C to 200°C with timer

Also available at:

• $139.95 (usually $179.95) at Kitchen Warehouse

Best for: an air fryer and oven

This air fryer does double duty as an oven, with 10 cooking modes including air frying, roasting, grilling, toasting and slow cook mode. It also uses up to 35% less energy compared to a built-in oven, with dual-speed convection also meaning food cooks faster. As a smart air fryer (and oven), it also built-in technology to create the ideal cooking environment, with algorithms for a range of different cooking techniques.

“We have had this oven for approximately three and half years and has never missed a beat. We use this as the main oven daily since the time we had purchased this. Very quick cook times and efficient,” one customer shared in a five star review on the Breville website, where it has an average rating of 4.6 stars from over 750 reviews.

Key features:

• Air fryer and oven capabilities
• 22L capacity
• 10 cooking functions: Air fry, Bake, Toast (6 slices), Crumpet, Grill, Roast, Warm, Pizza, Reheat and Slow Cook
• Element iQ System and PID temperature precision for smart cooking and energy efficiency
• Includes air fryer basket, roasting pan and free recipe book on the Breville website
• 2 year warranty

Also available at:

• $492 at Appliances Online
• $498 (usually $629) at House
• $499 at The Good Guys
• $499 at Bing Lee
• $579 at Breville

Best for: cooking multiple foods at once

Ninja’s DoubleStack XXXL air fryer not only has two drawers, but also meal racks so you can cook up to four foods at a time. For example, you could load veggies into the tray, then put your meat or other protein on the rack above it for space- and time-saving cooking. Plus, you can take out the racks and fit, say, two 2.3kg chickens in the drawers.

It’s a kitchen must-have for Better Homes & Gardens Australia’s food editor, Sarah Murphy, who describes the Ninja DoubleStack XXXL air fryer as “invaluable”. Especially for meal-prep or cooking recipes with several different components that need to cook at different temperatures and times.

Sarah’s not alone in her praise for this air fryer, either. Over 710 customers have given it a 5-star rating in the Ninja website, with one customer sharing: “Large and great for full meals as you can do all your roast and veg together. Great product.”

Key features:

• Innovative stacked design with racks to cook up to four foods at ones
• 9.5L capacity across two 4.75L drawers, with the ability to cook 4 foods at once
• 6 cooking functions: Air Fry, Max Crisp, Roast, Bake, Dehydrate & Reheat
• 20 recipes, additional meal options and cooking charts
• Dishwasher safe removable parts
• 2 year warranty

Best for: a quiet air fryer

Launched in April 2025, Tefal’s exclusive Silent Technology means this air fryer can make it easier to talk (or just hear yourself) when it’s in use. With a noise level of just 48dB when tested in air fry mode while cooking french fries, it’s around the same level as a quiet conversation.

To put this in perspective a bit more, normal conversation is around 60dB while water running in a creek is 40dB according to data from Australian consultancy specialist Safe Environments. So this air fryer is somewhere in between what you’d hear by a creek or when talking normally.

As well as being quiet, it features 10 preset programs, temperatures from 40°C to 220°C and an intuitive touch screen. Testing has also shown that it uses 70% less energy and cooks twice as fast as traditional ovens.

Key features:

• 5L capacity
• Very quiet, with noise levels under 50dB
• 10 cooking programs: french fries, chicken nuggets, bacon, prawns, roast chicken, pizza, steak, vegetables, fish and cake
• High-precision temperature control from 40°C to 220°C
• Dishwasher safe removable parts
• 1 year warranty

Also available at:

• $269.95 at Myer

Best for: an air fryer with ceramic non-stick coating

This Cuisinart air fryer has a ceramic coating that’s free from synthetic chemicals like PFAS and PFTE but still helps keep things from sticking as they cook. Its two 5.2-litre baskets mean you can cook a whole meal, with different temperature and time settings for each drawer, or sync them if you’re cooking the same thing in each drawer.

As well as air frying, you can roast, grill, bake and dehydrate – and it automatically keeps food warm until you’re ready for it.

“Highly recommend this air fryer! Looks really stylish on the counter, and it appears to be of good quality. The price was very reasonable as well. But the absolute biggest benefit from it is the extreme time savings in cooking food and how hot and crispy everything has been,” one customer said in a 5-star review on Amazon, where it has a 4.7-star average from over 1900 global ratings.

Key features:

• Two 5.2L drawers for a total 10.4L maximum capacity
• PFAS-free ceramic non-stick coating
• Cooking programs including chips, potato wedges, vegetables, chicken nuggets and fish
• Six functions: air fry, extra crispy, bake, roast, grill, dehydrate
• Synchronise the cooking of different foods so they’re ready at the same time, or match the settings of both drawers
• 1 year warranty

Also available at:

• $279 at Myer

Best for: energy efficient cooking

While a lot of air fryer models have baskets for cooking, this oven-style air fryer from Sunbeam uses metal racks – making it easy to air fry, bake or dehydrate from your benchtop. It’s also designed to be energy efficient, with testing showing it was 50 per cent more efficient than a fan-forced oven when cooking 300g of frozen fries.

It has a 4.3-star rating from a handful of customers on Amazon, with customers on Appliances Online, Betta and Big W giving it higher average ratings between 4.5. and 4.8 stars.

“I have used this every day since I got this Air Fryer. It has made things easy in the kitchen. This one appliance can do it all – air fry, bake, roast or dehydrate. It is quick to get to desired temperature, so this is far more efficient than traditional ovens,” one customer shared in a 5-star review on Appliances Online.

Key features:

• Oven-style air fryer with racks instead of a basket
• 10 litre capacity
• 3 modes: air fry, bake, dehydrate
• 4 pre-set cooking programs: fries, poultry, veggies, meat
• Removable door for easy cleaning
• Intuitive digital screen
• 1 year warranty

Also available at:

• $249 at Appliances Online
• $249 at Betta

Best for: large capacity air fryer cooking

The Kitchen Couture digital air fryer has an advanced digital touchscreen menu, 12L capacity and a detachable basket design for easy cooking and cleanup. Its sleek stainless steel finish also makes it a functionally stylish addition to your countertop.

“Cooked the best pork belly! Nice crackle and kept the meat nice and juicy. Other than the pork I have only done the basics but it does a good job and easy to clean,” one customer wrote in a 5-star review on the Myer website, where it has an average rating of 4.7 stars from over 515 reviews.

“I’ve made cakes and cupcakes in it and they have turned out beautifully. I’ve owned a few air fryers and this is the best by far,” another customer said in their 5-star review.

Key features:

• Advanced air circulating technology
• 12 litre capacity
• 9 one-touch pre-set cooking programs
• Removable oil-drainer
• LED digital touchscreen display
• 60-minute digital timer and automatic shut-off function
• 1 year warranty

Also available at:

• $119.95 at Amazon

Best for: quick and easy cooking

This Baccarat air fryer has a generous 9L maximum capacity drawer, which is big enough to roast a whole chicken or even bake a cake (and there’s a dedicated setting for that). The LED display has pictures for each of the 10 settings, as well as temperature and time controls so you can adjust it as needed.

Customers who’ve reviewed this air fryer often mention how easy it is to use, as well as how fast it cooks food.

“Absolutely amazing air fryer. So happy with this product. Easy to use and easy to clean,” one customer shared in a 5-star review on House, where it has a 4.6-star average rating from over 75 reviews.

Key features:

• 9L capacity
• 8 pre-set menus including chips, steak, drumsticks, spring rolls and baking
• Adjustable temperature controls from between 80°C-200°C and time from 1-30 minutes
• Cool touch handle and overheat protection
• Non-stick coated drawer
• 12 month warranty

Also available at:

• $359.99 at Baccarat

Best for: multicooker for air frying and more

True to its name, the Ninja Combi goes beyond air frying, giving you the flexibility to steam, bake, prove dough and more.

When BHG food editor Sarah Murphy tested it, she described it as a “great value for money investment”.

“If you’re in the market for an air fryer but want more options to use the appliance for this little machine is a winner,” she said in her detailed review.

Customers also praise its convenience, with the majority of customers on Myer and Big W giving it a 5-star rating. One Australian who left a 5-star review on Myer even said: “I bought this about 4 months ago I haven’t stopped using it.”

Key features:

• 14 cooking functions, including air fry
• HyperSteam function thaws and cooks food faster than defrosting
• Includes Bake Tray, Combi Pan and Crisper Plate
• Serves up to 8 people
• Dishwasher-safe components for easy cleanup
• 2 year warranty

Best for: simplicity

The Philips Essential Air Fryer is a simple but effective model that doesn’t take up too much bench space and can still cook around 3-4 servings at a time (depending on what you’re making). This makes it suited to smaller households, or even camper vans. It has adjustable time and temperature dials that are simple to use – so all you need is some air fryer recipes to start your cooking adventures.

It’s also a low cost air fryer compared to most other models on the list, and a best-seller on Amazon (ranked number 1 when we checked), where it has an average of 4.6 stars from over 1265 ratings.

“This white air fryer is a game-changer. The dishwasher-safe tray and compact design make it a breeze to clean and store. Its versatility has surprised me – I’ve cooked full roast dinners and kid-friendly favorites like chicken nuggets with ease. The intuitive dials and quiet operation are bonuses. It’s stylish, efficient, and gets daily use in our household,” one Australian customer shared in a five star review.

Key features:

• Air fryer with RapidAir Technology
• 4.1L capacity and compact design
• Up to 12 functions including air frying, baking, grilling and reheating
• Access to hundreds of verified recipes with HomeID App
• Dishwasher safe removable parts
• 2 year warranty

Also available at:

• $212.99 at eBay (new from K-Store Sydney)