Best Overall$100-$130
Ninja Air Fryer Pro
Fastest heating, crispiest results in independent lab testing. Wirecutter named it the top pick after cooking the least-soggy nuggets and most crisp fries in head-to-head tests.
If you want one air fryer and zero regrets, this is it. Ninja's Air Fryer Pro wins every blind taste test and heats up faster than the competition — it's the benchmark everything else is measured against.
Pros
- Cooked the most well-crisped food across multiple food types in Wirecutter testing
- Quick, high heat with a powerful fan for consistent results
- Best chicken nuggets and french fries in side-by-side lab tests
- Compact 5-quart size fits most households without hogging counter space
Cons
- 5-quart capacity may be tight for families of 4+
- PTFE-coated interior walls (not nonstick-free)
- Fewer multi-function modes than combo oven-style models
“This fast-heating, easy-to-use air fryer cooked the most well-crisped food in our tests.”
— Wirecutter