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The best air fryers for 2023
Are you tempted by an air fryer, but fear you might just get another ill-fated kitchen gadget that takes up space in your tiny kitchen? We’re here to help you out. The air fryer, which comes in several different shapes and sizes, can be a versatile addition to many kitchens, once you know what it’s capable of. In the last year, shapes and sizes of air fryers have settled, and like the Instant Pot that came before, its a kitchen gadget that often appears at major online sales like Black Friday or Prime Week.
The function has even proved so popular that several all-in-one kitchen appliances now include an air fryer setting, which is useful for smaller kitchens with less space. Many air fryers offer two different cooking areas meaning you can synchronize cooking two different items without letting anything cool.
First of all, let’s clear one thing up: it’s not frying. Not really. Air fryers are more like smaller convection ovens, ones that are often pod-shaped. Most work by combining a heating element and fan, which means the hot air can usually better crisp the outside of food than other methods. They often reach higher top temperatures than toaster ovens – which is part of the appeal.
For most recipes, a thin layer of oil (usually sprayed) helps to replicate that fried look and feel better. However, it will rarely taste precisely like the deep-fried version. Don’t let that put you off, though, because the air fryer, in its many forms, combines some of the best parts of other cooking processes and brings them together into an energy-efficient way of cooking dinner. Or breakfast. Or lunch.
What to look for in an air fryer
Convection ovens
You can separate most air fryers into two types and each has different pros and cons. Convection ovens are usually ovens with air fryer settings and features. They might have higher temperature settings to ensure that food crisps and cooks more like actually fried food. Most convection ovens are larger than dedicated air fryers, defeating some of the purpose of those looking to shrink cooking appliance surface area. Still, they are often more versatile with multiple cooking functions, and most have finer controls for temperatures, timings and even fan speed.
You may never need a built-in oven if you have a decent convection oven. They often have the volume to handle roasts, entire chickens or tray bakes, and simply cook more, capacity-wise, making them more versatile than the pod-shaped competition.
The flip side of that is that you’ll need counter space in the kitchen to house them. It also means you can use traditional oven accessories, like baking trays or cake tins, that you might already own.
Pod-shaped air fryers
Pod-shaped air fryers are what you imagine when you think “air fryer.” They look like a cool, space-age kitchen gadget, bigger than a kettle but smaller than a toaster oven. Many use a drawer to hold ingredients while cooking, usually a mesh sheet or a more solid, non-stick tray with holes to allow the hot air to circulate. With a few exceptions, most require you to open the drawer while things cook and flip or shake half-cooked items to ensure the even distribution of heat and airflow to everything.
That’s one of a few caveats. Most pod-shaped air fryers – there are a few exceptions – don’t have a window to see how things are cooking, so you’ll need to closely scrutinize things as they cook, opening the device to check progress. These machines also generally use less energy – there’s less space to heat – and many have parts that can be put directly into a dishwasher.
Some of the larger pod-shaped air fryers offer two separate compartments, which is especially useful for anyone planning to cook an entire meal with the appliance. You could cook a couple of tasty chicken wings or tenders while simultaneously rustling up enough frozen fries for everyone. Naturally, those options take up more space, and they’re usually heavy enough to stop you from storing them in cupboards or shelves elsewhere.
As mentioned earlier, you might have to buy extra things to make these pod fryers work the way you want them to. Some of the bigger manufacturers, like Philips and Ninja, offer convenient additions, but you’ll have to pay for them.
Air fryer pros and cons
Beyond the strengths and weaknesses of individual models, air fryers are pretty easy to use from the outset. Most models come with a convenient cooking time booklet covering most of the major foods you’ll be air frying.
One of the early selling points is the ability to cook fries, wings and other delights with less fat than other methods like deep frying. As air fryers work by circulating heated air, the trays and cooking plates have holes that can also let oil and fat drain out of meats, meaning less fat and crisper food when you finally plate things up. For most cooking situations, you will likely need to lightly spray food with vegetable oil. If you don’t, there’s the chance that things will burn or char. The oil will keep things moist on the surface, and we advise refreshing things with a bit of oil spray when you turn items during cooking.
Most air fryers are easy to clean – especially in comparison to a shallow or deep fryer. We’ll get into cleaning guidance a little later.
With a smaller space to heat, air fryers are generally more energy-efficient than using larger appliances like ovens. And if you don’t have an oven, air fryers are much more affordable – especially the pod options.
There are, however, some drawbacks. While air fryers are easy enough to use, they take time to master. You will adjust cooking times for even the simplest types of food – like frozen fries or brussels sprouts. If you’re the kind of person that loves to find inspiration from the internet, in our experience, you can pretty much throw their timings out of the window. There are a lot of air fryer options, and factors like how fast they heat and how well distributed that heat is can – and will – affect cooking.
There’s also a space limitation to air fryers. This is not a TARDIS – there’s simply less space than most traditional ovens and many deep fat fryers. If you have a bigger family, you’ll probably want to go for a large capacity air fryer – possibly one that has multiple cooking areas.
You may also struggle to cook many items through as the heat settings will cook the surface of dishes long before it’s cooked right through. If you’re planning to cook a whole chicken or a roast, please get a meat thermometer!
The best accessories for your air fryer
Beyond official accessories from the manufacturer, try to pick up silicone-tipped tools. Tongs are ideal, as is a silicon spatula to gently loosen food that might get stuck on the sides of the air fryer. These silicone mats will also help stop things from sticking to the wire racks on some air fryers. They have holes to ensure the heated air is still able to circulate around the food.
Silicone trivets are also useful for resting any cooked food on while you sort out the rest of the meal. And if you find yourself needing oil spray, but don’t feel like repeatedly buying tiny bottles, you can decant your favorite vegetable oil into a permanent mister like this.
The best way to clean an air fryer
We’re keeping things simple here. Yes, you could use power cleaners from the grocery store, they could damage the surface of your air fryer. Likewise, metal scourers or brushes could strip away non-stick protection. Remember to unplug the device and let it cool completely.
Remove the trays, baskets and everything else from inside. If the manufacturer says the parts are dishwasher safe – and you have a dishwasher – the job is pretty much done.
Otherwise, wash each part in a mixture of warm water, with a splash of Dawn or another strong dish soap. Use a soft-bristled brush to pull away any greasy deposits or bits of food stuck to any surfaces. Remember to rinse everything. Otherwise, your next batch of wings could have a mild Dawn aftertaste. Trust us.
Take a microfiber cloth and tackle the outer parts and handles that might also get a little messy after repeated uses. This is especially useful for oven-style air fryers – use the cloth to wipe down the inner sides.
If Dawn isn’t shifting oily stains, try mixing a small amount of baking soda with enough water to make a paste, and apply that so that it doesn’t seep into any electrical parts or the heating element. Leave it to work for a few seconds before using a damp cloth to pull any greasy spots away. Rinse out the cloth and wipe everything down again, and you should be ready for the next time you need to air fry.
How to find air fryer recipes
Beyond fries, nuggets and – a revelation – frozen gyoza, there are a few ways to find recipes for your new air fryer. First, we found that the air fryer instruction manuals often have cooking guides and recipe suggestions for you to test out in your new kitchen gadget. The good thing with these is that they were made for your air fryer model, meaning success should be all but guaranteed. They are often a little unimaginative, however.
Many of the top recipe sites and portals have no shortage of air fryer recipes, and there’s no harm in googling your favorite cuisine and adding the words “air fryer” on the end of the search string. We’ve picked up some reliable options from Delish, which also has a handy air fryer time converter for changing oven and traditional fryer recipes.
BBC Good Food is also worth browsing for some simple ideas, as is NYT Cooking, with the ability to directly search for air fryer suggestions.
And if you have a killer recipe or unique use for your air fryer, let us know in the comments. What’s the air fryer equivalent of the Instant Pot cheesecake? We’re ready to try it.
Best overall: Instant Vortex Plus
You probably know the “Instant” brand from the line of very popular Instant Pot multi-cookers, but did you know that the company makes great air fryers too? We’re especially impressed by the Instant Vortex Plus with ClearCook and OdorErase, which features a clear viewing window so you can see your food while it’s cooking, plus an odor-removing filter. In our testing, we found that it didn’t completely eliminate smells, but it seemed significantly less smoky when compared to our Breville Smart Oven Air. We love the intuitive controls, the easy-to-clean nonstick drawer basket, plus the roomy interior – it’s big enough to fit four chicken thighs. Plus, it heats up very quickly with virtually no preheating time.
A slightly more affordable option is its predecessor, the Instant Vortex Plus 6-Quart. It lacks the viewing window and the odor-removing filters, but it still has the same intuitive control panel and roomy nonstick interior. If you want an even bigger option, Instant also offers Instant Vortex Plus in a 10-quart model that has a viewing window and a rotisserie feature.
Best dual-zone: Ninja Foodi Dual Zone Air Fryer
Most air fryers can make one thing at a time, but Ninja’s Dual Zone machine can handle two totally different foods simultaneously. Available in 8- and 10-quart capacities, the machine isn’t compact, so it won’t be a good option for those with small kitchens. However, if you have the counter space, it could be the best air fryer to invest in especially if you cook for a large family. You can prep two totally different foods, like fried okra and brownies, at the same time with totally different cooking modes, or use Match Cook to prepare foods in both chambers the same way. The heating zones are independent, so if you only want to fill up one side with french fries and leave the other empty, you can do that as well.
We appreciate how quickly the Ninja air fryer heats up (there’s little to no preheating time at all) and how it runs relatively quietly. It also has a feature called Smart Finish that will automatically adjust cooking times so that your fried chicken thighs in the first chamber and asparagus in the second will finish at the same time, so you don’t have to wait for one part of your meal to be ready while the other gets cold. In general, dual-zone air fryers aren’t necessary for most people, but those who cook often will get a lot of use out of machines like this Ninja.
Best budget: Instant Vortex Mini
Not only is the Instant Vortex Mini budget-friendly with a $60 price tag (and you can often find it on sale for less), but it’s also quite compact. Most air fryers will take up a lot of precious countertop space, but this two-quart model is great for those who don’t have a lot to spare. The Vortex Mini can air fry, bake, roast and reheat, and you can control the temperature and cook time using the dial sitting in the middle of its touchscreen. Unlike some of the other, more expensive air fryers we tested, which have a variety of modes and settings, the Vortex Mini is dead simple to use. Just plug it in, press the preset cooking method of your choice, customize the temperature and cook time and press Start. The machine will beep about halfway through the cycle to let you know when to flip your food, and it’ll chime again once it’s finished.
Arguably the biggest caveat to the Vortex Mini is also its biggest strength. It’s so compact that cooking more than one thing, or a lot of one thing, won’t be easy. But I was able to cook a whole block of tofu cut into cubes (with a bit of overlap) and reheat (and re-crisp) leftovers in it for myself and my fiancé with no problems. Overall, this compact air fryer will be hard to beat for those with tight budgets and tiny kitchens.
Best multi-purpose air fryer: Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro
Listen, most people don’t need the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro. But if you love to cook, have a large family or throw a bunch of parties, you’ll likely get a ton of use out of this machine. It’s a beast, measuring one cubic foot, so be prepared to carve out some space on your counter. But its size allows it to cook an entire 14-pound turkey and fit things like a five-quart dutch oven and a 9 x 13 pan inside of it. It can basically act like a second oven, or even a primary one if your main oven is out of commission.
As an air fryer, it’s quite capable and its size helps since you can spread your food out to ensure things are as crispy as possible. It also helps that you can cook a lot of food at once, which will make it easier if you’re preparing appetizers for a party or a side dish for a family dinner. In addition to air frying, it has a number of other cooking modes including toast, broil, bake, pizza, dehydrate and proof. Despite the “smart” moniker, this model doesn’t have app connectivity – but you can get that feature if you upgrade to the Joule. That’ll allow you to get push notifications when your food’s ready, and the companion app also has guided recipes which you can follow along with. Unsurprisingly, like most Breville gadgets, both the Joule and the standard Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro are quite expensive, coming in at $500 and $400, respectively. But if you’re looking to add a multi-use machine to your kitchen that will let you air fry to your heart’s content, Breville has you covered.
Nicole Lee and Valentina Palladino contributed to this guide.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/best-air-fryers-133047180.html?src=rss
Save almost 50% off highly-rated Philips air fryers on sale at Amazon
As of Feb. 2, two incredible Philips air fryer models are on sale for almost 50% off at Amazon. See the deals here:
BEST BASIC AIR FRYER: The Philips Essential Digital Air Fryer comes with a sleek, compact design, along with the brand’s signature Rapid Air technology for even results every time. $92.99 $179.95 (save 48%)
BEST LARGE AIR FRYER: The Philips Premium Digital Air Fryer has a 4.1-quart capacity and includes proprietary fat-removing technology. $165.99 $249.95 (save 34%)
Need a healthier spin on French fries, chicken tenders, and all your other favorite fried foods? Well, it’s time to invest in an air fryer. Essentially, air fryers are outfitted with internal heating elements and high-powered convection fans that work to surround your food in hot air and achieve a crispy, golden result that’s similar to actual frying — without the oil.
The issue, however, is that most are ineffective … or expensive. That’s why it’s so great that right now, Amazon is having a sale on Philips air fryers for almost 50% off. These are the best ones to buy:
Best basic air fryer
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Philips Essential Digital Air Fryer
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Why we like it
Compact yet effective, the Philips Essential Digital Air Fryer uses Rapid-Air technology to make sure that you get the fastest and most even results each time. It allows all food to be exposed to constant, circulating heat, allowing you to cook a variety of foods for a delicious, crispy result. It also roasts, grills, bakes, and reheats food, so it’s a multipurpose option you can use for years to come.
Best large air fryer
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Philips Premium Digital Air Fryer
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This option is one of Philips’ largest and most powerful fryers — so if you’re feeding a lot of mouths (or just like to have leftovers), this 2-pound basket will be your best friend. Roast a whole chicken, or air fry two bags of french fries: Either way, you win. This Philips Air Fryer includes dishwasher-safe removable parts and a quick-clean basket to save you time when it comes to cleaning up. It also comes with cool fat-removing technology, making it the only air fryer we’ve come across that reduces and captures excess fat in your food.
Black Friday deals UK — Sales at Amazon, Dyson, Argos & Boots; plus how to buy cheap air fryers & TVs this Cyber Monday
THERE are still stacks of bargains and deals available for shoppers to snap-up as Cyber Monday officially kicks off today.
Brits have been grabbing everything from toys and tech to fashion and fragrances across the Black Friday weekend, which finishes at midnight tonight.
Brands such as Amazon, Argos, Apple, and John Lewis are offering some eye-watering discounts on their most popular products.
Following Black Friday, Cyber Monday is tradtionally known for where you’ll find thousands of tech deals across the web. Shop here
Read our Black Friday 2022 live blog below for latest updates…
The best Cyber Monday kitchen deals include air fryers, Le Creuset, and Ninja Foodis galore
UPDATE: Nov. 26, 2022, 8:50 p.m. EST This story has been updated to reflect the latest pricing and availability from Cyber Monday sales.
Don’t have time to check out all the best Cyber Monday kitchen deals? Here are some of our top picks:
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The Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer has the power to replace all your kitchen appliances — $279.95
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The Nutribullet Pro is a mini blender that can cut through ice and frozen fruit without a problem — $59
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Great Jones Fully Baked bakeware setis the perfect set to get you through the holiday baking season and beyond, uniting function with a unique style — $135$275 (save $140) -
Le Creuset — save on Dutch ovens, skillets, soup pots, and way more
Owning kitchen tools that you actually enjoy using can make a big difference in how often you open up food delivery apps.
The upfront cost of upgrading your kitchen arsenal can get lofty pretty quickly. Our advice? Take advantage of Cyber Monday sales, whether you’re getting your first air fryer or springing for a fancy coffee maker.
We started seeing retailers including Target, Best Buy, Amazon, and Walmart roll out early savings on everything from Ninja Foodis to KitchenAid mixers — and they haven’t slowed down since.
There are a ton of deals to take advantage of, but to make your life easy, we’ve selected a few of our absolute favorites. Check them out below, along with more of the best Cyber Monday kitchen deals worth shopping.
Please note: All newly added deals have been marked with a ✨. Anything with a strikeout was either sold out or no longer available at the sale price as of this writing, but check back often — we’re updating this page constantly.
Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer — $279.95 $349.95 (save $70)
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Why we like it
Check out our full review of the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer.
We all know someone who bought an air fryer thinking it would be the last kitchen appliance they’d ever have to buy, then quickly discovered they needed a few more pieces that also took up precious counter space.
If you’d like to avoid that fate, we recommend the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer. It’s big enough to fit a small Dutch oven, it’s way more stylish than most air fryers on the market, and it has 11 cook functions that make cooking lunch an appealing and realistic possibility. It also comes with an air fry basket, a broiling rack, a roasting tray, and a pizza pan, making it a truly versatile cooking tool. That’s why Mashable’s Deputy Shopping Editor Jae Thomas said in their review, “I’d gladly ditch all my small appliances for the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer.” Its usefulness is also why it’s usually $350, but right now, you can snag it for its lowest price ever.
NutriBullet Pro — $59 $99.99 (save $40.99)
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Why we like it
We might be past peak smoothie season, but once warm weather hits again, you won’t regret having saved on this tiny blender.
It’s nice and compact, so storage isn’t an issue, but don’t let its size deceive you — this 900-watt personal blender can tackle frozen fruit and ice with no problem. With the 32- or 24-ounce cup, you can make one to two smoothies in one go, and even take it out and about with the convenient to-go lid. For smaller households (or people tight on kitchen space), this is one of the best blenders you can grab. Typically, it’s hard to catch it on sale, making this $59 deal an especially great find.
Air fryer deals
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Magic Bullet MBA50100 Air Fryer (2.5-Quart)— $31.99$59.99 (save $28) -
Chefman TurboFry Touch Air Fryer (8-Quart) — $59
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Ninja Mini Air Fryer AF080 (2-Quart)— $59.99$79.99 (save $20) -
Ninja Air Fryer AF100 (4-Quart)— $69
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Chefman TurboFry Digital Touch Dual Basket Air Fryer XL (9-Quart) — $79
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Chefman Digital Air Fryer (6.3-Quart)— $85.64$149.99 (save $64.35) -
Cosori Air Fryer (5-Quart) — $79.99
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Instant Pot Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven (6-Quart)— $88.99$159.99 (save $71) -
Instant Vortex Air Fryer Oven (6-Quart)— $99$119.99 (save $20.99) -
Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven (6-Quart) — $99.95
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Ninja Air Fryer Max XL (5.5-Quart) — $99.99
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Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 2-basket Air Fryer (8-Quart) — $119.99
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Chefman Air Fryer Toaster Oven XL — $119.99
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Ninja SP101 8-in-1 Digital Air Fryer Countertop Oven — $127.49
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Instant Omni Air Fryer Toaster Oven Combo (19-Quart) — $129.95
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Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 XL 2-basket Air Fryer (10-Quart) — $129.99
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Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 Digital Air Fry Toaster Oven — $149
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Cuisinart AirFryer Toaster Oven — $149.99
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Ninja Foodi Convection Toaster Oven — $149.99
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Ninja Foodi 10-in-1 XL Pro Air Fry and Toaster Oven — $169.99
$329.99(save $160)
Multicooker and slow cooker deals
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Crockpot Express Oval Multi-Function Pressure Cooker — $39.99
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Crockpot 7 Quart Slow Cooker— $47.99$59.99 (save $12) -
Crockpot Large 8 Quart Slow Cooker with Mini 16 Ounce Food Warmer— $47.99$59.99 (save $12) -
Hamilton Beach Slow Cooker (7 quart) — $54.39
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Crockpot Digital Multi-Cooker (10-Quart) — $59.99
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Instant Pot Duo Plus (6-Quart) — $79.95
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Instant Pot Pro 10-in-1 Pressure Cooker (6-Quart) — $99.95
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Ninja Foodi 10-in-1 Pressure Cooker and Air Fryer (5-Quart) — $99.99
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Ninja Foodi 14-in-1 Pressure Cooker (6.5-Quart) — $109.99
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Ninja Foodi 4-in-1 Indoor Grill (4-Quart)— $147.64$229.99 (save $82.35) -
Instant Pot Pro Plus Smart 10-in-1 Pressure Cooker — $149.95
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Ninja Foodi 14-in-1 XL Pressure Cooker & Steam Fryer with SmartLid (8-Quart) — $149.99
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Ninja Foodi 7-in-1 Grill Combo (4-Quart)— $219.99$349.99 (save $130)
Cookware deals
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Le Creuset — save on Dutch ovens, skillets, soup pots, and way more
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Farberware Easy Clean Aluminum Nonstick Cookware Set (11 pieces) — $35
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Babish Carbon Steel Flat Bottom Wok— $37.50$49.99 (save $12.49) -
Lodge 5.5 Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven — $39.98
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Great Jones Small Fry pan — $50
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Great Jones King Sear cast iron skillet — $65
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Great Jones Dutch Baby 3.5-quart dutch oven — $70
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Rachel Ray 12-piece cookware set— $79.99$169.99 (save $90) -
Great Jones the Dutchess 6.75 quart dutch oven — $110
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Caraway Dutch Oven — $121.50
$135(save $13.50 auto-applied at checkout)
Coffee maker deals
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Mr. Coffee Iced Coffee Maker — $19.99
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Keurig K-Express — $49.96
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Keurig K-Mini — $49.99
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Keurig K-Duo — $79
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Keurig K-Cafe Essentials — $79
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Keurig K-Slim + ICED Single-Serve Coffee Maker— $84.90$129.99 (save $45.09) -
Ninja 12-cup Programmable Brewer— $69.99$99.99 (save $30) -
Keurig K-Select Single-Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker— $89.99$139.99 (save $50) -
Ninja Hot & Iced Coffee Maker — $99
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Chefman Barista Pro Espresso Machine — $99 $139 (save $40)
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Ninja DualBrew 12-Cup Specialty Coffee System (3 brew styles)— $99.99$199.99 (save $100) -
Nespresso Vertuo Next Deluxe Coffee and Espresso Machine — $125.30
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Keurig K-Cafe Special Edition Single-Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee, Latte, and Cappuccino Maker— $159.99$199.99 (save $40) -
Nespresso Vertuo Next Coffee and Espresso Machine with Milk Frother — $167.95
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Brim Espresso Machine — $199.99
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KitchenAid Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine — $249.99
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Nespresso Lattissima One Coffee and Espresso Maker — $279.30
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Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine— $649.95$749.95 (save $100)
Blender deals
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Magic Bullet Blender 11-Piece Set — $25.49
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Ninja Foodi SS101 Smoothie Bowl Maker — $79.95
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Ninja Foodi Smoothie Bowl Maker and Nutrient Extractor— $99.99$129.99 (save $30) -
Ninja Mega Kitchen System BL770 Blender — $99.99
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Ninja Kitchen System with Auto IQ Boost and 7-Speed Blender — $99.99
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NutriBullet ZNBF30500Z Blender Combo — $99.99
$149.99(save $50) -
Ninja Foodi Power Blender Ultimate System — $149.99
$239.99(save $90) -
Margaritaville Bali Frozen Concoction Machine — $269.02
$529.99(save $260.97) -
Margaritaville Key West Frozen Concoction Maker — $269.81
$399.99(save $130.18) -
Vitamix E310 Explorian Blender — $289.95
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Vitamix 6500 Blender — $399
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Margaritaville Tahiti Margarita Machine — $459.99
$659.99(save $200)
Stand mixer deals
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Hamilton Beach All-Metal 12-Speed Electric Stand Mixer — $118.50
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Costway Tilt-Head Stand Mixer (7.5 quarts) — $119.99
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Restored KitchenAid Professional 600 6 quart Stand Mixer— $219.99$399.99 (save $180) -
KitchenAid Professional 5 Plus Series KV25G0XIB Stand Mixer (5-Quart) — $249.99
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KitchenAid Deluxe 4.5 Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer — $279
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KitchenAid Professional 5 Plus Series KV25G0XER Stand Mixer (5-Quart) — $324.98
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KitchenAid Artisan Series 2022 Color of the Year Beetroot Stand Mixer (5-Quart) — $369.99
$429.99(save $130)
Other kitchen gadget deals
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Dash Mini Waffle Maker— $10$12.99 (save $2.99) -
nutribullet Immersion Blender — $20.99
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Black + Decker 4 Slice Toaster Oven — $25
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KitchenAid 3-Speed Hand Mixer — $34.88
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KitchenAid KFC3516IC 3.5 Cup Food Chopper — $39.99
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Braun MultiQuick 5 Immersion Hand Blender— $48.95$64.95 (save $16) -
Chefman Deep Fryer with Basket Strainer (4.5-liter) — $51.99
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Hamilton Beach 4 Slice Toaster — $52.49
$69.99(save $17.50) -
KitchenAid 7 Cup Food Processor KFP0710 — $69
$89.99(save $20.99) -
Hamilton Beach Bread Maker— $69.99$99.99 (save $30) -
KitchenAid KFP0718CU Food Processor, Seven Cup — $79.99
$99.99(save $30) -
Anova Sous Vide Nano Precision Cooker — $99.99
$149.99(save $50) -
Bartesian Duet Premium Cocktail Machine — $199
$279.99(save $80.99) -
Ooni Koda 12 Gas Pizza Oven — $319.99
$399(save $79.01) -
Solo Stove Pi Pizza Oven — $399.99
$624.99(save $225) -
GE Profile Opal 2.0 Nugget Ice Maker — $514.28
$629(save $1014.72)
Best Buy Black Friday deals: TVs, laptops and air fryers
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The newest Ninja Foodi is almost half off, plus more air fryers on sale ahead of Black Friday
UPDATE: Nov. 16, 2022, 6:00 p.m. EST This story has been updated to reflect the latest pricing on air fryers on sale at Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and Target.
As of Nov. 16, these are the best air fryer deals to shop:
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BEST BASKET-STYLE DEAL: The 2-quart Bella Pro Series Digital Air Fryer is mini, but still features a digital display — $24.99
$49.99(save $25) -
BEST OVEN-STYLE DEAL: The Breville Smart Oven Air will have you forgetting you even own a full-sized oven — $279.95
$349.95(save $70) -
BEST MULTICOOKER DEAL: The Ninja Foodi 14-in-1 (6.5-quart) has a single SmartLid that can pressure cook, air fryer, steam, and more under the same roof — $155
$279.99(save $124.99)
The internet has been talking your ear off about air fryers for years, and maybe you’ve finally decided to perform your own hype test — but not at full price, of course.
Whether you settle on a basic basket design, one that doubles as a toaster oven, or one that can replace a handful of countertop appliances depends on a few things: counter space, how many people you’re cooking for, and realistically, how much you’ll use functions outside of air frying. We’ve separated them by category below.
NOTE: All air fryers marked with a ⚡️ are already at their Black Friday price, as marked by select retailers’ early Black Friday sales. All newly added deals have been marked with a ✨, and anything with a strikeout was either sold out or no longer available at the sale price at the time of writing. Check back often, though — we’re updating this page constantly.
Basket-style air fryer deals
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Bella Pro Series Digital Air Fryer (2-quart)
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Why we like it
For just $5 more than the analog version of Bella’s 2-quart fryer, Bella’s digital personal air fryer swaps simple dials for a touch display. There, you’ll control time and temperature, plus different cooking presets like roast, broiling, and baking. It’s an easy option for those cooking for one or two, or to add to an RV countertop.
More deals on basket-style air fryers
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Bella Pro Series Analog Air Fryer (2-quart) — $19.99
$44.99(save $25) ⚡️ -
Instant Pot Vortex 4-in-1 (2-quart)— $34.96 $49 (save $14.04) -
Bella Pro Series Digital Air Fryer (4.2-quart) — $39.99
$79.99(save $40) ⚡️ -
Insignia Analog Air Fryer (5-quart) — $39.99
$99.99(save $60) ⚡️ -
Dash Tasti-Crisp Electric Air Fryer (2.6-quart)— $41.36 $59.99 (save $18.63) -
Bella Pro Series Digital Air Fryer (6-quart) — $44.99
$79.99(save $35) ⚡️ -
Bella Pro Series Digital Air Fryer (8-quart) — $59.99
$129.99(save $70) ⚡️ -
Bella Pro Series Digital Air Fryer with divided basket (8-quart) — $49.99
$109.99(save $60) ⚡️ -
Bella Pro Series Digital Air Fryer (8-quart) — $59.99
$129.99(save $70) ⚡️ -
Gourmia Digital Air Fryer (8-quart) — $59.99
$99.99(save $40) ⚡️ -
Chefman TurboFry XL Digital Air Fryer (8-quart) — $69.99
$149.99(save $80) ⚡️ -
Chefman TurboFry Dual Basket Air Fryer (9-quart) — $99.99
$179.99(save $80) ⚡️ -
PowerXL 7-in-1 Dual-Basket Pro (9-quart) — $99
$149(save $50) -
Ninja AF101 Air Fryer (4-quart) — $89.95
$129.99(save $40.04) -
Instant Pot Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven (6-quart) — $129.95
$159.99(save $30.04) -
Ninja AF161 Max XL Air Fryer (5-quart) — $129.99
$169.99(save $40) -
Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 XL 2-basket Air Fryer (10-quart)— $129.99 $249.99 (save $120) ⚡️
Oven-style air fryer deals
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Our pick: Breville Smart Oven Air
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Why we like it
There’s little Breville’s Smart Oven Air can’t do that your full-sized oven can (with noticeably less-agonizing preheat times, at that). This large-capacity oven can fit a 13-inch pizza, a 9 x 9 casserole dish, or a decently-sized whole chicken. Air frying is its main purpose for being in this post, though 10 other smart settings for functions like roast, reheat, cookies, and slow cook seriously add to its versatility as a one-stop countertop appliance.
More deals on oven-style air fryers
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Chefman Multifunctional Digital Air Fryer (10-liter)— $90.75 $139.99 (save $49.22) -
Instant Vortex (10-quart) — $98
$129(save $31) -
Dash 7-in-1 Air Fry Multi Oven (23-liter)— $109.39 $179.99 (save $61.77) -
Chefman Toast-Air Digital Air Fryer (20-liter) — $119.99
$199.99(save $80) ⚡️ -
Emeril Lagasse 9-in-1 Power Air Fryer 360 (15-liter) — $159.99
$219.99(save $60) ⚡️ -
Ninja Foodi 8-in-1 Countertop Oven (SP101) — $199.99
$239.99(save $40) -
Calphalon 11-in-1 Air Fryer Oven (25-liter) — $259.99
$279.99(save $20) -
Breville Smart Oven Air Pro — $319.99
$399.95(save $80) ⚡️
Multicooker and grill combo deals
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Why we like it
The most recent version of the classic Ninja Foodi is much more than a physical glow up (though if you’ve seen the bulky original cooker, you’ll know a chic Foodi is no small feat). The cooker now swaps out the dual lid design for one SmartLid that can pressure cook, air fry, steam, and more under one roof. This OL501 model can also proof dough, make yogurt, and sous vide. At 45% off, it’s just dollars away from its record-low Prime Day pricing.
More deals on multicookers and grill combos
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Thomson 9-in-1 Pressure Cooker and Air Fryer (6.5-quart) — $97.99
$129.99(save $32) -
Instant Pot Pro 10-in-1 (6-quart) — $149.95
$169.99(save $20.04) -
Ninja Foodi 5-in-1 Indoor Grill Combo (6-quart) — $174
$229.99(save $55.99) -
Ninja Foodi 7-in-1 Grill Combo (4-quart) — $217.99
$349.99(save $132) -
Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 XL Grill with thermometer (4-quart) — $229.99
$259.99(save $30)
The best early Black Friday kitchen deals include air fryers, coffee makers, and KitchenAid mixers galore
UPDATE: Oct. 31, 2022, 6:00 p.m. EDT This story has been updated to reflect the latest pricing and availability from early Black Friday sales.
Don’t have time to check out all the best Black Friday kitchen deals? Here are some of our top picks:
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The KitchenAid Professional five-quart stand mixer is a classic stand mixer that’ll last you years and years — $249.99
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The Ninja Foodi 14-in-1 eight quart XL pressure cooker and steam fryer with SmartLid is a multicooker that can tackle all kinds of cooking needs with ease — $149.99
$279.99(save $130) -
The Nutribullet Pro is a mini blender that can cut through ice and frozen fruit without a problem — $59
$99.99(save $40.99)
Owning kitchen tools that you actually enjoy using can make a big difference in how often you’re opening up food delivery apps.
The upfront cost of upgrading your kitchen arsenal can get lofty pretty quickly. Our advice? Take advantage of Black Friday sales, whether you’re getting your first air fryer or springing for a fancy coffee maker.
Already, we’ve seen retailers including Target, Best Buy, Amazon, and Walmart roll out early savings for shopping holidays, bringing deals like KitchenAid stand mixers for $200 off and Ninja Foodis marked down $100 or more.
There are a ton of deals to take advantage of, but to make your life easy, we’ve selected a few of our absolute favorites. Check them out below, along with more of the best early Black Friday kitchen deals.
KitchenAid Professional five quart stand mixer — $249.99 $449.99 (save $200)
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Our pick: KitchenAid Professional five quart stand mixer
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Why we like it
KitchenAid stand mixers are basically in a class of their own. Any home baker worth their salt (sugar?) probably has one or wants one, and it’s not just for the status of the KitchenAid name. Yes, you’ll pay more, but these mixers are built to last for years and years.
This five-quart mixer is the perfect size for most standard baking projects, is compatible with 10 different attachments (available for additional purchase), runs at 10 speeds to get you that just-right mix, and stays stable on your countertop. We typically see these mixers drop around shopping holidays so it’s more than possible we’ll see this one on sale again, but they are likely to sell out quickly (especially in more popular shades). Scoring $200 off isn’t a bad deal at all, and between Best Buy and Target, you have your choice of five different colors.
NutriBullet Pro — $59 $99.99 (save $40.99)
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Why we like it
We’re might be past peak smoothie season, but once warm weather hits again, you won’t regret having saved on this tiny blender. For starters, it’s nice and compact, so storage isn’t an issue.
Don’t let its size deceive you — this 900-watt personal blender can tackle frozen fruit and ice without issue. With the 32 or 24-ounce cup, you can make one to two smoothies in one go, and even take it on-the-go with the convenient to-go lid. For smaller households (or people tight on kitchen space), this is one of the best blenders you can grab. Typically, it’s hard to catch it on sale, making this $59 deal an especially great find.
Ninja Foodi 14-in-1 eight quart XL pressure cooker and steam fryer with SmartLid — $149.99 $279.99 (save $130)
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Our pick: Ninja Foodi 14-in-1 eight quart XL pressure cooker and steam fryer with SmartLid
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Why we like it
The beauty of the multicooker is to add the functionality of several appliances to your kitchen without taking up the space of several appliances. Don’t get us wrong — the eight-quart XL 14-in-1 cooker will take up some counter real estate, but what it offers in return might just be worth it for you.
Ninja Foodis are known for being great at providing the best crisp possible, and this Foodi is no exception. In addition, its pressure cooker will get you tender, flavorful food on the table much faster than any slow cooker out there. Typically, Foodi’s biggest downfall against its top competitor, Instant Pot, is that they lean more on the pricey side. But with $130 markdown, Best Buy’s deal puts this multicooker at one of the best prices we’ve ever seen it at — and offers the best deal on this model by far as compared to other retailers at the time of writing.
Air fryer deals
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Chefman 6.3 quart Digital Air Fryer — $48.17
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Ninja Mini Air Fryer 2 quart AF080 — $59.99
$79.99(save $20) -
Ninja Air Fryer 4 quart AF100— $79
$119.99(save $40.99) -
Cosori 5 Quart Air Fryer — $84.99
$99.99(save $15 with on-page coupon) -
Instant Pot Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven (6-quart) — $88.99
$159.99(save $71) -
Instant Vortex 6 quart Air Fryer Oven — $89.99
$119.99(save $30) -
Cuisinart AirFryer Toaster Oven — $129.99
$229.99(save $100) -
Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 10 quart XL 2-basket Air Fryer — $129.99
$249.99(save $120) -
Ninja Foodi Convection Toaster Oven — $149.99
$289.99(save $140) -
Ninja Foodi 10-in-1 XL Pro Air Fry and Toaster Oven — $249.99
$329.99(save $80)
Multicooker and slow cooker deals
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Crock-Pot Express Oval Multi-Function Pressure Cooker — $39.99
$119.99(save $80) -
Crockpot 7 Quart Slow Cooker — $47.99
$59.99(save $12) -
Crockpot Large 8 Quart Slow Cooker with Mini 16 Ounce Food Warmer — $47.99
$59.99(save $12) -
Ninja Foodi 4-in-1 4 quart Indoor Grill — $129.99
$229.99(save $100) -
Ninja Foodi 14-in-1 8 quart XL Pressure Cooker & Steam Fryer with SmartLid — $149.99
$279.99(save $130) -
Ninja Foodi 7-in-1 4-quart Grill Combo — $189
$349.99(save $160.99)
Cookware deals
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Babish Carbon Steel Flat Bottom Wok — $37.50
$49.99(save $12.49) -
Lodge 5.5 Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven — $39.98
$49.88(save $9.90) -
Rachel Ray 12-piece cookware set — $79.99
$169.99(save $90)
Coffee maker deals
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Mr. Coffee Iced Coffee Maker — $19.98
$39.99(save $20.01) -
Keurig K-Slim + ICED Single-Serve Coffee Maker — $64.99
$129.99(save $65) -
Ninja 12-cup Programmable Brewer — $69.99
$99.99(save $30) -
Keurig K-Select Single-Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker — $69.99
$139.99(save $70) -
Ninja Hot & Iced Coffee Maker — $99
$129(save $30) -
Nespresso Vertuo Next Deluxe Coffee and Espresso Machine — $127.95
$199(save $71.05) -
Ninja DualBrew 12-Cup Specialty Coffee System — $159.99
$249.99(save $90) -
KitchenAid Semi-Automatic Espresso Machine — $249
$349.99(save $100.99) -
Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine — $649.95
$749.95(save $100)
Blender deals
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Nutribullet Pro — $59
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Ninja Foodi Smoothie Bowl Maker and Nutrient Extractor — $99.99
$129.99(save $30) -
Ninja Kitchen System with Auto IQ Boost and 7-Speed Blender — $99.99
$199.99(save $100)
Stand mixer deals
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Restored KitchenAid Professional 600 6 quart Stand Mixer — $219.99
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KitchenAid Professional 5 quart Stand Mixer — $249.99
$449.99(save $200) Also available at Target
Other kitchen gadget deals
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Dash Mini Waffle Maker — $10
$12.99(save $2.99) -
Braun MultiQuick 5 Immersion Hand Blender — $48.95
$64.95(save $16) -
Hamilton Beach Bread Maker — $69.99
$99.99(save $30) -
Anova Sous Vide Nano Precision Cooker — $99.99
$149.99(save $50) -
Great Jones Fully Baked bakeware set — $215
$275(save $60) -
GE Profile Opal 2.0 Nugget Ice Maker — $529
$629(save $100)