At around $50, this 2.1-quart Cosori delivers evenly crispy wings and fries without needing to flip, a rare feat at this price. The hidden-button panel looks sleek and the square basket maximizes usable space.
The wings, in particular, were very juicy and even crisp on the bottom without needing to be flipped (we can't say the same for several other air fryers we tested).
Best small air fryer: Cosori Lite 2.1-Quart Mini Air Fryer
I highly recommend Cosori. I don't know what their smallest size is, but it has a rectangular rather than circular footprint, which I find easier to work with/around.
The most recommended small air fryer across expert and community sources. Four versatile cooking modes, a dishwasher-safe basket, and proven real-world durability make it the go-to for solo cooks.
Serious Eats' top pick for small air fryers after testing six models head-to-head. It produced the crispiest fries in the fastest time (14 minutes) thanks to a shallow basket that puts food closer to the heat source.
The only small air fryer that also toasts, bakes, broils, and makes pizza, all in a compact footprint. Good Housekeeping's top-tested air fryer toaster oven, it browned wings in 20 minutes and fries in 15.
CNET's pick for best small air fryer for beginners, lightweight, colorful, and designed specifically for small apartments. At $50 with a retro look and 5 color options, it's the easiest entry point into air frying.
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