MENGYUAN Smart Air Fryer, Multifunctional Fully Automatic Electric French Fries Maker, 3.5L Large Capacity, White

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This list of buying questions will help you narrow down your options and ensure you get the best air fryer for your needs:

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A 'smart' air fryer is one you can control from your phone or tablet. You select the recipe you want to use from the app, which then sends instructions to the air fryer to cook the food to a particular temperature and length of time. While most air fryers can also roast, grill and bake, a multi cooker can also cook in other ways, such as pressure cooking, steaming and slow cooking. All this versatility typically comes at a higher price, so it's worth considering if you'll use all the features before spending the extra cash. This is a fairly uncommon feature and products with smart capabilities that we've tested have come and gone from the market. But when we come across any more, we'll be sure to flag them. Stirring paddle

Do you own a dishwasher? If you have a dishwasher, choosing a model with dishwasher-safe parts will help save on cleaning time. The smallest air fryers we've tested can hold up to 800g of food – about four portions of chips and roughly equivalent to the amount of food you can fit on two baking trays in an oven.

MENGYUAN 6L Large Capacity Air Fryer, Home Smart Touch Oil MENGYUAN 6L Large Capacity Air Fryer, Home Smart Touch Oil

In our tests, some cheaper air fryers were so poor, we named them Don't Buys. We also found some pricier models that gave disappointing results –including soggy, limp or tasteless chips. Mini oven’ types: these models use convection or fan technology to cook food on flat, slide-in trays. As well as roasting, their extra air-frying functions circulate hot air around the food for more efficient crisping. These took up the space of an average-sized microwave. Some may also include rotisserie elements. Right now, countertop cooking appliances are becoming bigger, bulkier and more feature-laden as they take on a multitude of cooking tasks.Based on an electricity cost of 27p per kWh, the average cost of a unit of electricity under the Ofgem price cap in place from 1 October 2023. If you typically only cook for four people or fewer, any of the air fryers we've tested should be big enough. But if you want the option of using the air fryer to cook for more people – or you just have a particularly hungry household – air fryers such as the Tefal Actifry 2 in 1 or Tefal Actifry Express XL can fit almost twice as much (1.5kg). Oven-type air fryers come with one or multiple trays to place your food on and slot into the machine for cooking.

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Some air fryers come with a paddle that automatically moves the food around as it cooks. We've found that some air fryers that stir your food for you don't do a very good job of it, so while a stirring paddle does make it more likely that your food will be evenly cooked, it's not guaranteed. Temperature control Dual air fryers are also an option if you're cooking for more people. They can fit between 0.6kg and 2.3kg of food. Can it be repaired independently? If the warranty on your appliance has expired, find out whether any independent appliance repairs services will fix it for you. Research recommended and trusted traders in your area, and they may be able to come out and take a look for you. However, if you’re feeding several people, or want to cook a few different food items at the same time, an oven has more space and may work out cheaper than cooking several batches in an air fryer. Air fryer v halogen oven v electric oven Whether you want to upgrade to a newer model, or your air-fryer has reached the end of its life, knowing how and where to dispose of your appliance is important to avoid creating more e-waste.Do you prefer digital or manual controls? Digital models can make it easier to see how much cooking time is left. Some air fryer models come with smartphone control via an app. You can keep an eye on the cooking time using the app on your phone, and it will let you know once cooking is finished.

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Yes. An air fryer can save you money, but it depends on the size of your air fryer and how many people you’re cooking for. To help you decide whether an air fryer is a worthwhile investment, we cooked 320g of chips (two to three portions) in an air fryer, a halogen oven and a built-in electric oven. Tefal has a fairly extensive spare parts shop, though for air fryers, you're only likely to be able to get spare paddles, baskets, drawers, components that are readily accessible. Some air fryer manufacturers offer starter recipes to get you going: take a look at these Ninja recipes and Philips recipes . How much food do you typically cook? Most air fryers can cook around 800g (around four to six portions) of chips. Some can manage up to twice as much. If you have lots of people to cater for, opt for a larger capacity, or a model with double-level cooking or a second compartment.Not sure which shop to buy from? Take a look at our member survey on the best home and appliance shops. Can an air fryer save money on your electricity bills? If your air fryer is beyond repair, take it to your local council recycling/reuse centre. Use Recycle Now’s recycling locator to find your nearest one. Do you value the fried food taste above all else? We find that foods made in an air fryer, and chips in particular, do have a fried quality. But if you're used to deep-fried food, then you won't be fooled: most people can taste the difference. Basket style with heating elements: tall, slim air-fryers feature a main unit with heating elements and fans. These have slide-out baskets or trays that slot into place inside. As they tend to have a smaller cooking area than oven-style fryers, in testing we found even results were more likely if the cooking was paused occasionally to rearrange or toss the food around. Some fryers will cut out automatically when you do this, some will need to be paused if you want accurate timings. Most have a viewing window on the front so you can keep an eye on your food without disturbing the cooking process.