If you don’t already own an air fryer, you’ve no doubt been tempted, and we don’t blame you. The insanely quick, virtually oil free frying capabilities have seen this countertop appliance skyrocket to superhero status in homes across the globe. With the power to save time, energy and your own sanity at mealtime, the air fryer proves its worth with each crunchy creation.

Once considered a kitchen fad, the air fryer soon became its own beast, with a slew of designs hitting the market seemingly faster than it takes to air fry a Christmas dinner. Though an air fryer is simply a compact convection oven, the endless features and promises of crispy, golden glory can get overwhelming for anyone looking to invest.

At Kitchen Warehouse, years of retail experience and recipe testing have given us the ability to identify a good air fryer when we see one. Whether you’re buying your first air fryer or looking to upgrade, this helpful list explores our pick of the 10 best air fryers in the kitchenware universe.

Kitchen Couture 5 in 1 Digital Air Fryer Oven 30L Black

With a pull down door, lit interior and glass viewing window, the Kitchen Couture Air Fryer looks just like a mini oven, but offers convenient countertop benefits. Its large 30 litre capacity is perfect for large families and entertaining and can support a whole roast chook, which you can cook with ease thanks to the 18 preset cooking programs. As a five-in-one appliance, you can bake, broil, proof, fry and dehydrate to your heart’s content using a tonne of included accessories. With a uniquely designed, rapid air circulation system, this miniature oven has the power to outperform your microwave too.

Super power: 30 litre capacity.

Wolstead Pro Swift Digital Air Fryer Oven 12L Black

With the capacity to serve eight people, the Wolstead Pro Swift Digital Air Fryer is ready to party! Fry, grill, bake or roast a succulent air fried meal with its generous 12 litre capacity, 13 cook programs and 360 degree air circulation. You can even whip up a rotisserie chicken and chips quicker and healthier than your favourite takeaway joint! Enjoy cooking with the included non-stick drip trays, air fryer racks and rotisserie spit and handling fork that will make every meal feel like a cause to celebrate.

Super power: 360 degree hot air circulation and rotating function.

Kitchen Couture French Door Digital Air Fryer Oven 25L Silver

With tempered glass French doors and 22 cooking functions, this Digital Air Fryer Oven from Kitchen Couture is almost too easy to operate. This 25 litre appliance does it all, from air frying, grilling and roasting to dehydrating and toasting, with a multi level design to fit more food. It also allows you to select your personalised cooking time and enlists a unique air duct system for intuitive temperature control. Aesthetically, this super sleek air fryer oven is for those who love a stainless steel accent on their kitchen counter.

Super power: Extremely versatile 22 cooking functions.

Wolstead Pro Swift Digital Air Fryer 8L Matte Black

The Swift Digital Air Fryer from Wolstead Pro resembles the original drawer-style air fryer design that took the world by storm, and cooks quick meals with just as much force. With a classic pull out basket which allows you to toss ingredients mid-fry, and an eight litre capacity, it’s perfect for catering a small household or for giving snacks a crispy leg up. With nine cook settings, a broad temperature range, and a non-stick coated crisping tray, it guarantees convenient cooking without compromising on flavour.

Super power: Eliminates sogginess with its non-stick coated crisping tray.

Devanti Digital Air Fryer 7L Black Stainless Steel

Devanti have beautified their Digital Air Fryer with a brushed stainless steel exterior, but don’t be fooled! This solid device offers serious air frying power with 80% less fat than traditional pan fried foods. Bake, fry, roast and grill using this seven litre air fryer with a broad temperature range, eight cook settings and intuitive touch screen display. Cleaning up is just as straightforward as cooking, because its non-stick basket detaches from the tray for easy serving and dishwasher cleaning.

Super power: Easy clean non-stick surface and dishwasher safe components.

Kitchen Couture Digital Air Fryer 11.5L Black

Meet your new favourite family member. The Kitchen Couture Digital Air Fryer with an 11.5 litre capacity can do anything your oven can, but in less time and with little effort! Its nine cooking functions and rapid air circulation technology allow you to put a crunchy spin on just about any food to make even the fussiest eaters excited. Stacked with convenient features like an easy to operate temperature control and timer, LED digital touchscreen display and non-stick basket, getting the little ones involved in healthier eating is easy.

Super power: Automatic shut off when cooking is complete.

Ninja Foodi DT200 10 in 1 Convection Oven Air Fryer XL 29L

Ninja cookware is revered for reliable countertop appliances, so you know this Convection Oven Air Fryer XL will deliver genuine results. XL is no understatement either, because this whopping 29 litre air fryer is ready to feed the masses, fast. Watch as it cooks food 40 percent quicker than a standard fan oven, with 10 inbuilt cooking settings, two levels, True Surround Convection air circulation and a super speedy 90 second preheat function. That’s right, in less than two minutes, this reliable appliance is ready to cook a full roast dinner using 75% less fat than traditional air fryers. Need we say more?

Super power: Preheats in 90 seconds.

Cuisinart Express Convection Oven Air Fryer 17L

Culinary creatives struggling for kitchen space will fall quickly in love with the Express Convection Oven Air Fryer from Cuisinart. With a unique dual cooking program, it lets you combine two cooking functions for a double action approach. Thanks to its crowd pleasing 17 litre capacity, it has room to roast a whole chook, bake a whole pizza or meal prep for the week, with two roasting levels, 12 preset functions and accessories like an air fry basket, baking tray, crumb tray and wire rack included. Unlock a world of air frying potential with this smart appliance that won’t take over your kitchen.

Super power: Automatic dual cooking program.

Ninja AF300 Dual Zone Air Fryer 7.6L Granite Grey

If you thought you’d seen every possible version of an air fryer, think again! The Ninja AF3000 Air Fryer provides not one, but two quality air fryer cooking zones. Each basket has its own air zone, temperature control and timer to cook ingredients simultaneously. No matter how different your dishes are, they’ll both be cooked to perfection and ready to serve together. So if one basket isn’t enough, you’ll go crazy for the baking, roasting, frying and dehydrating functions of this appliance that’s essentially two air fryers in one.

Super power: Two drawers so you can cook two different foods at the same time.

There’s no doubt that air fryers are stacked with convenient benefits, but it’s worth noting that they may not always replicate the taste and texture of traditionally deep fried foods. Nonetheless, they can be a valuable addition to your kitchen, especially if you’re looking to minimise the use of oils and fats and if you’re looking for a quicker way to cook. Explore the extensive range of air fryers at Kitchen Warehouse to find an air fryer to suit your cooking requirements.