Tower T17021 Family Size Air Fryer with Rapid Air Circulation, 60-Minute Timer, 4.3L, 1500W, Black

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Style: Air fryer oven | Capacity: 10L | Size: ‎‎32.5D x 35W x 36.3H | Cooking modes: Air fry, bake, rotisserie and dehydrate | Dishwasher-safe parts: Yes | Wattage: 2000W What we like The ActiFry makes cooking stress-free using its smart settings to adjust the temperature and cooking time and even stir your food for you, a feature busy parents will love. There's an automatic warm mode too, so if you get distracted, your food won't go cold or burn in the mean time. Offering 13 preset cooking functions and a digital one-touch LED control screen if you don't want to use the app, this air fryer is simple to get to grips with – perfect if you’re a newbie to the world of air fryers. The removable basket is dishwasher-safe too, which is always a winner when it comes to cleaning up after family meals. Other useful settings include preheating and keeping warm options in case you can’t sit down to eat as soon as the food is ready.

The pandemic is a major factor in the rise of the popularity of air fryers. It left consumers without the option to freely dine out and led to more people cooking at home. Social media is a major factor; content creators, both small and large, are sharing their recipes and meals. It also helps promote the benefits of cooking with an air fryer in very creative ways.' How much oil do I need to use in my air fryer? The Dual Zone’s Max Crisp function is also worth shouting about, as it cooks thinner frozen foods such as chips, onions rings, and nuggets in a fraction of the time it would take a standard convection oven. During testing, one portion of frozen potato lattices came out perfectly crisp and golden in just six minutes, compared to the recommended 15-minute oven cooking time stated on the bag. This air fryer can also bake, roast, dehydrate, and reheat, making it a versatile tabletop multi cooker. The convenience and fast results that air fryers can produce in a kitchen mean that they've taken over the home cooking scene in the past few years. If however, you don’t think you’ll get much use from the steam and grill functions then it may be unnecessarily bulky. Given the capacity it’s fairly priced, especially if it's going to be used by a whole family. Is countertop space at a premium in your home? It's a common problem for shoppers looking for an air fryer, especially in flats or shared accommodation. That's why the design of the Instant Slim Air Fryer is genius, with a long chamber for cooking that maintains a sizeable capacity (5.7 litres) whilst also fitting excellently into smaller spaces.Tefal air fryer here. Chipped Maris potatoes and a teaspoon of coconut oil makes lovely, soft-in-the-middle but crispy-on-the-outside chips.” (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user TeensArghhhh) Our verdict Its compact dimensions will fit neatly into smaller kitchens or onto already crowded countertops, and the controls couldn’t be simpler: two physical dials allow you to set the cooking temperature between 80ºC and 200ºC and set a timer of up to 30 minutes. We found several other reasons to love this excellent air fryer during our review process. Our expert reviewer Helen mastered everything from a leg of lamb to a toastie during tests, with a perfect cook every time. And seeing as this is a Ninja air fryer, it goes without saying that it’s simple to use, with well-thought-out settings and controls.

This air fryer has a touch screen with a dial to adjust timings and temperatures. The control panel has a bar that shows the cooking progress, and we like that this air fryer pre-heats. Because the touch-screen panel slopes towards you this is a great air fryer to place under kitchen cabinets. Smart controls – It’s an uncommon feature, but some air fryers have smart controls that can be controlled by your phone or tablet. Our biggest gripe is that it's not the most user-friendly device initially; we'd recommend you take some time to read the instructions and get to grips with the different settings before the first use. Once you get the hang of it, however, you'll soon be impressed with the delicious results - the chips in particular are second to none. Most also come with a recipe booklet for culinary inspiration, which is ideal if you’re new to air frying. Look for easy-to-use controls for both temperature and time, as these are the most important features on any air fryer. Auto-stop and keep warm functions can be useful but chips, if left for any amount of time will soon lose their crispness. More expensive machines will feature touch screens rather than dial controls, which will help with accuracy.You can match or sync these two drawers to make sure all elements of your meal are complete at the same time. With all that going on, it's no wonder that this air fryer is the best Ninja appliance on the market right now. Despite being a budget-friendly option, the T17023 was no slouch in testing, cooking oven classics such as spring rolls and hash browns to a commendable crispness and performing solidly when tasked with more delicate items like meat and vegetables. It has six impressive cooking modes and is large enough to cater for up to eight people, so you can either dish up a family-sized feast to be devoured immediately or make dinner with enough left for your lunch box the next day. The standout best I've ever had is the Gourmia air fryer... It produces amazing results every time. Fab for roasting veg as side dish or for soups etc."(Recommended by Mumsnet user Elasmotherium)

Like the Ninja, this air fryer has five other functions, and all of them are perfect for everyday cooking. The bake function is ideal for bread, the reheat function works for leftovers and you can even dehydrate fruit or veg inside with the ability to set the temperature low for a long period of time (up to 12 hours). While your old air fryer might have required you to still turn on your oven, you can leave your old built-in appliance behind for good with this kind of flexible capacity.

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Once considered mostly in terms of getting the best flavour out of 'beige' food, air fryers have exploded in popularity over the last few years as energy costs have risen, and are now viewed by countless households as the better alternative (in terms of cost as well as health) to conventional cooking methods. Good models will come with dishwasher-safe removable parts and a pull-out loading tray that slots into the machine. For easy cooking from the get-go, look out for models with preset functions for popular dishes too. These work out the timings and temperatures for you. Style: Basket | Capacity: 1.6L (up to 450g chips) | Size: ‎25 x 18 x 30cm | Cooking modes: Poultry, steak or meat, bakes, fresh fries and veg, frozen fries and veg | Dishwasher-safe parts: No | Wattage: 1200W What we like The Ninja Foodi is worth every penny and will save you money cooking. For example, my gas fan oven will take 20 minutes to cook after warming up, my Ninja does it in nine minutes."(Vetted by Mumsnet user OldTinHat) Our verdict

Air frying means the food contains less trans fats, which are the type of fats linked with many serious health issues, including cancer, diabetes, obesity and heart disease. The best models will have a number of basics you should look out for. These include weight and temperature settings, so you can adjust the heat and cook time to suit your ingredients. Auto shut-off – This means that the air fryer will turn off when the food is ready. Some air fryers don’t have this function, so you need to listen to the timer beep to know when to turn it off. The new for this year Ninja FlexDrawer tops this list as our all-time favourite after reviewing it, while the people's favourite tends to be the Ninja Foodi MAX Dual Zone Air Fryer, which comes in at #5 on this list and tops our estimations when it comes to solely dual-zone air fryers. Air fryers are a very worthwhile investment. They are, in my mind, a necessary appliance if you're looking to save money," Jenny says. What type of air fryers are there?During our in-house testing process, the first thing we always try in an air fryer is chips, usually of the homemade variety. And that's not just because it's a great air fryer go-to thanks to how fast they cook, but it also allows you to see all of the benefits of using one of these appliances. It's amazing. You can roast veggies in it to put in soups, it cooks, bakes, reheats, has max crisp (frozen stuff cooked to perfection in 10 mins). It also has a dehydrate function. My husband isn't veggie and one of the drawers is his but we can cook his meal and any of my sides to finish cooking at the same time. It doesn't heat the kitchen up so it uses less energy. I love mine."(Endorsed by Mumsnet user HuffleWoof) Having said that, if you’re looking to limit how often you need to turn on your big, power-guzzling oven then look no further than the Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer - it's answered every air fryer conundrum out there.