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5 Best Air Fryers That'll Make More Than Fries

Yes, you do actually need an air fryer.

Best Overall
BLACK+DECKER Purify 2-Liter Air Fryer
BLACK+DECKER Purify 2-Liter Air Fryer
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The basket on this model cooks 2-4 servings at a time, and we love that it's budget-friendly. In our test, a batch of Ore-Ida frozen fries came out well-browned and very crispy. There are just two knobs to deal with — one for heating between 175-400°F and one for cooking up to 60 minutes, in 5-minute increments. A light at the top of the air fryer indicates when it's on, and a second light lets you know when it's pre-heated. Both the basket and separator are dishwasher safe, making cleanup a breeze. It's available in black and white. 

Large Capacity
Ninja Air Fryer
Ninja Air Fryer
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If you regularly cook for crowds, you'll want to invest in the Ninja air fryer. It cooks up to 3 lbs. at a time and comes with settings for max crisp, air fry, air roast, air broil, bake, reheat, and dehydrate. The control panel is easy to use, the air fryer is dishwasher safe, and it even comes with a broil rack to give meals a crispy and bubbly finish.

Best Value
Farberware Multi-Functional Air Fryer
Farberware Multi-Functional Air Fryer
Farberware
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The Farberware air fryer can cook up to two pounds of food and comes with a recipe booklet if you want to experiment with new snacks and dinner ideas. Like the Purifry, it heats up to 400°F but only cooks 30 minutes at a time. There's also a nice little auto shut-off feature. The non-stick air fryer basket is dishwasher safe but you better like the color black — that's your only option for exterior. You can buy into Walmart's Protection Plan with Allstate for either 2 years ($5) or 3 years ($7).

Safest
NuWave Brio Digital Air Fryer
NuWave Brio Digital Air Fryer
NuWave
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If you have little kids who like to help out in the kitchen, consider this Amazon bestseller with 4.1 out of 5 stars. The compact model can still cook up to 3 quarts of food at once but won't start heating up unless the basket is secured in place. Frozen French fries came out very golden, crisp, and tender but alas, homemade French fries were greasy and raw inside. The interior has a non-stick coating and looks a little more high-tech on the outside, with LED controls that heat up to between 100°F and 390°F. It also comes with a 1-year warranty.

Hybrid Appliance
Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker
Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker
Ninja
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Combine two trendy appliances into one for healthier, faster food. This appliance claims to cook up to 70% faster than traditional cooking methods, and with up to 75% less fat than common frying methods. The "large" version fits 6 quarts, but even the 4-quart basket can hold up to a 5-lbs. of chicken or 3 lbs. of French fries. And the non-stick coating makes for easy cleanup. We also like that it passed rigorous safety tests.

From: Good Housekeeping US

Sienna Livermore Commerce Editor Sienna Livermore is a commerce editor at Hearst covering best-selling products, home items, fashion, beauty, and things you just can't live without.
Betty Gold, Good Housekeeping Institute Senior Editor & Product Analyst, Kitchen Appliances & Technology Lab Betty Gold earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Food Studies and Nutrition from New York University, and prior to joining Good Housekeeping, she worked with the James Beard Foundation and other leading food media brands like Bon Appétit, Food Network Magazine, and The Martha Stewart Show.
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