Choosing the right air fryer for your needs

Fry, grill, bake or roast with this versatile kitchen appliance. Famous for creating healthier versions of fried foods, the ever-popular air fryer uses rapid air technology to achieve the flavour and texture of crispy fried food without the oil and fat.

The best air fryer for you will depend on your space, purpose and budget. Choose from extra large versions, dual-zone air fryers, air frying toaster ovens and plenty more at Kitchen Warehouse.

Why you should have an air fryer in your kitchen

Simple to operate and easy to clean, the air fryer is a must-have kitchen appliance. Creating an instant vortex of hot air, the air fryer flash roasts food so that you can enjoy a crispy outside with a moist and juicy centre in half the time of a convection oven. Multifunctional and versatile, the air fryer can cook all the food you love from chicken and chips to roasted vegetables, fish and more, using little to no oil.

Factors to consider when buying an air fryer

Whether you're looking to add to your flatware collection, searching for a gift set, or simply need some sushi chopsticks for your favourite lunch, there are a few things to consider:

• Size and capacity - Ranging from the smaller baskets to large capacity air fryer ovens, Kitchen Warehouse has suitably sized air fryers for those who need small kitchen appliances to those with large families to cook for.

• Power consumption - Air fryers heat up fast and cook quickly. As a result, they don’t consume a lot of electricity and use energy efficiently.

• Temperature control - Digital air fryers have presets for things like chicken wings, French fries, and fish. The digital display lets you know the exact temperature and will show you the remaining cook time.

• Ease of use - Select your temperature and cooking time, or use a preset program and let your air fryer do the rest. Clean-up is as simple as a few wipes with a damp sponge

• Storage - Compact and mobile, the air fryer can be slid into a cupboard when not in use and doesn’t take up much space on the benchtop.

• Brand and warranty - At Kitchen Warehouse, we will help you find the brand and warranty that suits your needs. Choose from favourites like the:

  • Ninja Foodi: Grill, air fry, roast, bake, dehydrate and reheat with precision and ease

  • Philips Airfryer XXL: Extra large-sized, with all the latest innovations and maximum countertop appeal

  • Tefal Easy Fry & Grill Classic Air Fryer: Features a die-cast aluminium grill plate for tender meat and chargrilled vegetables

  • Healthy Choice 2 in 1 Air Fryer and Pressure Cooker: A multifunction cooker that functions as an air fryer, pressure cooker, slow cooker and rice cooker

• Price - Affordable and great value, air fryers are available from under $100 to around $440 for the deluxe versions.

Health benefits of cooking with an air fryer

Using an air fryer is unquestionably healthier than deep frying or pan frying. Achieve the same results with less oil, less fat and fewer calories. Because the air fryer is more like a mini oven, you can cook fish, vegetables, pizza and bread. You can fry, grill, bake, roast, warm food, reheat leftovers and much more.

Basket air fryer vs digital oven air fryer - which one is better for you?

Whether you select a basket air fryer or oven air fryer, they will both cook faster than a conventional oven and produce great results. What‘s more, they both only take five minutes to preheat! Both have unique benefits, the baskets with handles are great for shaking your fries and flipping food and will typically cook food a little faster. The air fryer oven, on the other hand, can hold more food, which will benefit larger families.

Tips on how to cook perfectly in an air fryer

Some great tips on how to cook perfectly with an air fryer include:

• Preheat the air fryer, it won’t take long

• Get the right accessories for your favourite recipes

• Don’t overcrowd the basket

• Flip foods over halfway through for an even cook

• Spray food lightly with cooking oil for additional crispiness

• Choose specific cooking functions and let the air fryer do its thing

What can you cook in an air fryer?

Cook chicken wings, vegetables, French fries, nuggets and more. Achieve the same crispy and browned outsides with insides that don't overcook. Air fryers can be used to make a perfect roast dinner with potatoes, onions and greens. Air fried fish is light and healthy, and you won’t need the butter or oil to achieve crispy skin.

Easy air fryer recipes to try at home

Most air fryers come with a recipe book to get you started on cooking all your favourite foods. You’ll be amazed by the cakes, bread, schnitzels, tacos, steaks, quiches, eggs and so much more that can be cooked perfectly on the air fryer.

Extra air fryer accessories

Whether you love to bake, grill, make pizza, heat snacks or throw parties, Phillip’s offers some great master packs of stainless steel accessories (complete with recipe books) to help make even lighter work of air frying.

Maintenance, cleaning and care

Because most air fryer baskets are non-stick, cleaning is as simple as wiping with a soapy sponge. Many baskets and accessories are dishwasher safe as well.

Brands we know and trust

Choose from the best brands in the business at Kitchen Warehouse. Renowned for superior quality and innovation, our big brands like Tefal, Cuisinart, Sunbeam, Breville, Russell Hobbs and Westinghouse will deliver the quality you look for in kitchenware.

Buying online with Kitchen Warehouse

Shop the latest range of air fryers and accessories online at Kitchen Warehouse. With Australia‘s favourite brands and everything you need for a dream kitchen, you’ll feel inspired to discover your inner chef!

FAQs:

Is it worth buying an air fryer?

An air fryer allows you to cook healthier versions of your favourite foods in half the cooking time. These fantastic multicookers can grill, fry, roast, bake, reheat or even be used as slow cookers. Best of all, the air fryer requires little or no oil and is extremely easy to clean.

What can you cook in an air fryer?

You can use the smart oven air fryer in infinite ways. Cook roast chicken, make burgers, grill fish or mushrooms, make pizza or bread, easy fry crispy bacon, bake cakes, grill vegetables and so much more. Quickly and efficiently reheat leftovers, warm food or even toast bagels.