Autumn is here, which means Amazon Prime Big Deal Days are not far off. In fact, they’re just two weeks away. If you want to enjoy cozy-weather fare like crispy brussels sprouts or game day chicken wings, we recommend upgrading your kitchen with one of the best air fryers. Chances are you already have a network of friends and family that own (and won’t stop raving about) their air fryer; maybe you’ve been on the edge of converting to Air Fryer Life for a while now, and you just don’t know where to start. Well, you’re in luck: we’ve scouted the best early deals on basket-style air fryers, air fryer ovens, air fryer toaster ovens, smart ovens, digital air fryers, and other air-frying appliances that have won our sister brand Epicurious’s rigorous tests. Knowing that these machines have been put to the test by our staff of experts (and BA test kitchen editors) means you can shop with confidence. Pretty soon, you’ll be the leading authority on air-frying in your social circle.
We’re anticipating even more great deals on bestsellers from trusted brands like Ninja, Calphalon, Cosori, and Chefman in the coming weeks, but we also understand that FOMO is real. So, if you absolutely can’t wait until Prime Day to grab your new kitchen bestie, keep scrolling.
Why buy an air fryer?
There’s a reason air fryers are such a hot topic (excuse our pun): These multitaskers are some of the most versatile kitchen appliances out there, doing for countertop ovens what Instant Pots did for pressure cookers. You’ve probably already been daydreaming about glowing up your frozen french fries, but the best air fryers can do so much more. Many models feature a wide array of cooking functions, so you can reheat, broil, roast, toast, and even dehydrate with ease. And because air fryers circulate hot air like tiny convection ovens, they also use less oil—giving you crispy, delicious fried food with less greasy mess.
Which air fryer should I buy?
This is a personal decision, but we’re ready to help you make it. If an easy-to-clean appliance is at the top of your list, consider a fryer with nonstick surfaces, or one with dishwasher-safe drawers. Want to set it and forget it? Choose a model with built-in or programmable presets for one-touch cooking. The size of your household (and counter space) will determine whether you want a compact air fryer or a 2-basket air fryer–and if a dual basket model still isn’t enough to feed your crowd, you might want to flex with a dual-zone, stainless-steel air fryer-oven combo.
Our favorite on-sale air fryers to buy right now:
- Chefman Digital Air Fryer + Rotisserie (list price:
$139.99, sale price: $89.98) - Instant Vortex Slim 6-qt. Air Fryer (list price:
$129.99, sale price: $119.95) - Cosori Lite 2.1-qt. Mini Air Fryer (list price:
$59.99, sale price: $49.97) - Ninja Double Stack XL Air Fryer (list price:
$249.99, sale price: $229.95) - Ninja 5.5-qt. Air Fryer XL (list price:
$159.99, sale price: $109.99) - Ninja Air Fryer Pro 5-qt. 4-in-1 (list price:
$119.99, sale price: $99.99) - Ninja Foodi Air Fryer Pressure Cooker Combo (list price:
$199.99, sale price: $120.00) - Calphalon 11-in-1 Toaster Oven–Air Fryer Combo (list price:
$269.99, sale price: $219.99) - Oster Compact Countertop Oven with Air Fryer (list price:
$109.99, sale price: $79.16) - Cuisinart Air Fryer + Convection Toaster Oven (list price:
$229.95, sale price: $199.95) - Emeril Lagasse Dual Zone Air Fryer-Oven Combo (list price:
$299.99, sale price: $225.45)