The best air fryers to help you serve up healthy, tasty dishes in a flash

Best air fryers for families

Best for: Families cooking multiple dishes at once

This dual zone air fryer is designed to save time on cooking complete meals, with two different drawers (or ‘zones’) you can set for different temperatures and times. There is also a Sync function you can use so that what’s cooking in each zone is ready at the same time, which is very handy for something like a classic roast chicken and veggies.

Although it is worth checking the size of your chicken (or other meat) to make sure it will fit. When we tested and reviewed the Ninja Foodi Max XXXL Dual Zone Air Fryer, we found a 1.3kg and 1.4kg chicken was a snug fit but still cooked well. Overall, we found the air fry easy to use, easy to clean and versatile, with the dual drawers and the Sync function both real time savers.

“During my two weeks with the machine, I barely used the oven. Some of our family favourite dinners were on the table faster and I loved that the drawers and crisper trays can be cleaned in the dishwasher,” Sarah McInerney, Digital Managing Editor Women’s Weekly Food, said.

Capacity: 9.5L

Colour: Silver/black

Key features:

• Total 9.5 litre capacity between two zones/drawers
• Max crisp, air fry, air roast, reheat, dehydrate and bake cooking modes
• Digital controls
• Dual zone technology, including Sync and Match functions for optimal timing between zones
• Two-year manufacturer warranty

Also available at:

• $329 from Bing Lee
• $499.99 at Myer
• $349 from The Good Guys
• $349.99 from Ninja

Best for: Stylish, reliable mid-size option

The glossy black design and digital controls give this Russell Hobbs air fryer a touch of style to match its functionality. With an 8-litre capacity and 10 pre-set cooking modes, the Satisfry air fryer lives up to its name whether you’re cooking chips, veggies or tender meats.

It also has 70 five star reviews on Amazon (and counting). “What is not to love. This item is super easy to clean, easy to control and cooks so damn well I have almost stopped using the oven altogether,” shared one recent Aussie shopper.

Another posted: “We love this air fryer so much and practically use it daily. Everything from the design, the cook time, the evenness of the cooking and how easy it is to use. I 100 per cent recommend this air fryer. Best quality for the best price.”

Capacity: 8L

Colour: Matte black

Key features:

• Fry, grill, roast and bake a variety of foods
• Heat settings up to 220°C
• Dishwasher-safe removable basket and crisping plates
• 10 cooking modes
• Two-year manufacturer’s warranty

Also available at:

• $199 at Amazon
• $179.95 (usually $199.95) from Harris Scarfe
• $199 from The Good Guys
• $199 from Betta

Best oven air fryer

Best for: An oven-style air fryer

This countertop oven is doing the absolute most – and we mean that in the best way. The Smart Oven air fryer doesn’t just toast and roast, it air fries, slow cooks and even bakes crumpets. It’s basically your regular oven’s overachieving little cousin, but way more energy-efficient and a lot more fun to use.

It also has over 1442 five-star reviews at Appliances Online, with one customer saying: “I don’t regret this purchase at all. This oven is fantastic, packed with features I love and some I probably admittedly won’t take full advantage of but still appreciate having.”

“It is well-made and well-designed in the way all Breville’s products are. I’ve had zero problems with it. I’ve used it for everything from weeknight cookery of various proteins to baking breads to reheating pizza slices, and I’m thrilled – I’m sure you will be too.”

Capacity: 22L

Colour: Stainless steel

Key features:

• Air fries, toasts, bakes, roasts and slow cooks
• Uses up to 35 per cent less power than a built-in oven
• Smart temperature control
• Dual speed convection reduces cooking time
• LCD screen
• Comes with air fry basket, roasting pan, pizza tray and more
• 22L capacity fits a whole chook or 30cm pizza

Also available at:

• $629 at Amazon
• $499 from Bing Lee
• $579 from Breville
• $460 (RRP $629) from Appliances Online

Best air fryers for healthy cooking

Best for: healthier, hands-off cooking options

The new Kleva Spin Crisp Rotating Digital Air Fryer is suited to people seeking fuss-free, healthier cooking appliances, with an innovative design that rotates 360 degrees and can auto-shake food, making it even easier to use than some other models. It also tilts to drain away excess fat as your meals or snacks cook.

It’s also PFOA-free, with a premium stainless steel inner pot and grill tray, which are both dishwasher-safe, plus a glass lid. The thoughtful design also includes a detachable handle for easy lifting and serving, with other functions including roasting, grilling, baking and dehydrating.

“This is the easiest air fryer I’ve ever had to clean! The stainless steel design makes it super easy to wipe down, unlike my old one that always had food stuck in the mesh basket. I also love that you can check the food from the side while it’s cooking. Plus, the capacity is huge! It easily fits meals for 4–5 people with no problem,” one customer shared in a 5-star review on the Kleva Range website, where it has a 4.9-star average from over 120 customers.

Capacity: 6L

Colour: Black/grey

Key features:

• 6L capacity, tested to cook up to 2.5kg of food in one go
• Rotates 360 degrees and auto-shakes food for even crisping on all sides
• Fat-draining tilt removes excess oil
• Durable stainless steel, PFOA-free design
• Glass viewing area and smart-touch controls
• Six functions: air fry, grill, bake, roast, broil, dehydrate
• 24-month manufacturer warranty

Best for: an air fryer without a non-stick coating

Healthy Choice has designed this air fryer as a solution for people who want to avoid cooking with plastic, featuring a durable tempered glass basket and stainless steel mesh grill insert, both of which are dishwasher safe. It also has a cool-touch exterior and easy-to-use digital control panel, and comes with 8 preset programs for easy cooking.

“It’s exactly what I wanted. Full glass, a stainless-steel base plate and it works like a charm – it’s got great capacity and performs really well. Has buttons to select for various things like fries, steak, whole chicken, or you can customise the temp and timing,” one Australian customer shared in a detailed 5-star review on Amazon, where it has a 4.6-star rating from over 520 global ratings.

Another customer on Myer summed it up as: “Sturdy, big enough for a whole chicken, super easy to clean and I love the glass so I can see how things are cooking.”

Capacity: 6.5L

Key features:

• Detachable glass basket with 6.5L capacity and stainless steel insert
• Free from PFOA, PTFE, PFAS and BPA
• Includes a steel mesh insert and a heatproof mat
• Easy-to-use digital touch controls with 8 preset programs
• Adjustable temperatures from 40C to 200C with built-in timer
• 24-month manufacturer warranty

Also available at:

• $149.95 at Myer

Best air fryer for apartments and smaller kitchens

Best for: Quiet cooking in apartments or small kitchens

There’s loud, and then there’s air fryer loud. Thankfully, Tefal’s new Easy Fry Silence breaks the mould. This whisper-quiet appliance clocks in at under 50 decibels, making it the quietest air fryer on the market.

But impressive quietness aside, it doesn’t compromise on performance. It delivers irresistibly crispy results using Tefal’s exclusive Silent Technology and Extra Crisp features. The intuitive touch screen puts 10 versatile cooking programs at your fingertips – French fries, chicken nuggets, bacon, roast chicken, pizza, steak, vegetables, fish and even cake.

Health-conscious cooks will appreciate that it uses 99 per cent less fat than traditional frying methods, while the budget-minded will love how it consumes up to 70 per cent less energy than conventional ovens. It also cooks twice as fast, perfect for those hangry moments when waiting isn’t an option!

“There is a lot of hype around air fryers so we really weren’t all that fussed about owning one but we did cave eventually and we absolutely love it,” shared a five-star reviewer. “It’s so easy to just pop your food in the basket and switch it on. It is easy to use, easy to clean and saves on the all-important energy costs. We have cooked a multitude of foods in it from pork roast to muffins. Absolutely worth purchasing.”

Capacity: 5L

Colour: Coal grey

Key features:

• Quiet operation under 50 decibels
• Uses up to 99 per cent less fat than traditional frying
• Up to 70 per cent less energy consumption than a standard oven
• 10 pre-set programs including fries, roast chicken and cake
• Dishwasher-safe removable basket
• Touchscreen controls and adjustable temperature (40°C to 220°C)

Also available at:

• $149 from Big W
• $269.95 at Myer

Best for: Couples or small households

This slightly more compact version of the Ninja Foodi Dual Zone air fryer is ideal for smaller households and could be a sleek addition to your benchtop. It also has two cooking baskets for easy and efficient air frying, with a total capacity of 7.6 litres, as well as six customisable programs, guaranteeing perfect results with every use.

“I’ve been using the Ninja Foodi Dual Zone air fryer for a few months now, and I’m constantly amazed at how versatile it is,” shared one Australian customer who gave this model five stars in their Amazon review.

“I love that I can cook two different foods at the same time, with different temperatures. The crisp technology gives everything a perfectly crispy exterior, and the meat comes out incredibly juicy. Clean-up is a breeze thanks to the dishwasher-safe parts.”

Capacity: 7.6L

Colour: Grey

Key features:

• Max crisp, air fry, air roast, reheat, dehydrate and bake cooking modes
• Digital control
• Dual zone technology
• One-year manufacturer warranty

Also available at:

• $199 (usually $249) from The Good Guys
• $199 (usually $249) from Bing Lee
• $199 (usually $249) from Betta
• $199.99 (usually $249.99) from Ninja
• $249 (usually $399.99) from Myer

Best for: Budget-conscious cooks seeking reliability

Forgo the woes of under or overcooking your food with this simple and reliable air fryer. You’ll enjoy healthier food that’s crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, thanks to Rapid Air Technology. It also has 14-in-1 cooking functions so you can fry, grill, bake and more.

“Use it almost daily now, for a household of three (two adults, one small child),” said a reviewer who left five stars on Amazon. “Fits in two large schnitzels side by side. I stacked four and just flipped them over halfway and works well. Handy for frying up little extras e.g. spring rolls, nuggets, party pies…I use it without an oil spray and it works just as well.”

With over 1330 reviews on Amazon and an average rating of 4.6 stars, this is a popular, compact model at a very competitive price.

Capacity: 6.2L

Colour: White

Key features:

• Almost 260 five-star reviews on Amazon
• Fry, roast, grill and bake capabilities
• 30-minute timer with auto shut-off
• Patented Rapid Air technology
• Two-year warranty

Also available at:

• $329 from Big W

Best air fryers for beginners

Best for: Beginners who want versatility and accessories

The PowerXL air fryer oven has a 10-litre capacity and versatile functionality. As well as air frying, you can rotisserie, dehydrate, grill, bake, roast and reheat, with eight pre-set cooking functions. It also comes with everything you need to get started, including stainless steel air flow racks, a rotating mesh basket, skewer set, rotisserie set and three PowerXL Air Fryer Oven recipe books.

“Excellent fryer. Have given it a pretty good workout. Easy to use and all success meals so far. Love the design, light and glass door,” one Australian customer who gave it five stars on Amazon wrote, adding that it was “much easier to clean than previous fryers.”

Capacity: 10L

Colour: Black

Key features:

• 10-litre capacity
• Multi-cooker functions: air fry, rotisserie, grill, bake, roast, reheat and dehydrate
• Eight pre-set cooking programs

Also available at:

• $249.95 from Amazon

Best for: Compact, simple air frying

An affordable yet reliable air fryer with a clear drawer to check on your progress, the Instant Pot Vortex is an excellent choice when it comes to cooking a range of dishes or snacks like crispy fries, chicken breast, onion rings, cupcakes and cinnamon rolls.

Amazon customers like the quality, clear window and ease of use, with one writing: “Air fryers are the bomb. This one also has a glass viewing screen and light. Setting temperature and time is easy. Device has multiple functions. YouTube advertises that this device is one of the best air fryers and I would agree. It saves time, and is good value too.”

Capacity: 5.7L

Colour: Silver

Key features:

• Compact, bench-friendly design
• EvenCrisp technology for crisp, tender results every time
• Four smart cooking programs

Also available at:

• $329 at Amazon
• $329 from Big W

Best for: Single cooks or very small households

Australian brand Auspure has designed this air fryer to be easy-to-use in every way possible. It has 10 cooking programs, as well as adjustable timer and temperature settings. It’s also got preheat, shake reminder and keep warm functions and overheat protection.

While Auspure isn’t as well known as some brands on the list, it has made an impression on customers, with one of the highest average customer ratings on Productreview.com.au (4.8 stars when we checked in September 2025 and again in January 2026).

“Cook everything in it. Great air fryer! Highly recommend to anyone seeking an alternative to an oven. Easy to clean and quick. Makes everything delicious,” one customer in Canberra shared in their five-star review.

Capacity: 5.5L

Colour: Black

Key features:

• 5.5 litre capacity
• Digital display and intuitive touchscreen
• Pre-programmed settings or customise your cooking
• All removable parts are dishwasher safe
• Two-year manufacturer’s warranty

Also available at:

• $149.99 from Big W
• $149.99 from Woolworths