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.
Serious Eats doesn't hand out top picks lightly, and this one earned it by cooking faster than everything else tested. The flip reminder and simple dial make it genuinely foolproof for first-time air fryer owners.
“On the other hand, products like the Instant Vortex Mini offer a larger capacity but have a bulkier design that takes up more space.”
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“This smaller version cooked food the fastest, producing crispy fries after just 14 minutes and golden wings in 30 minutes. The petite two-quart basket was shallower than some other models, putting the food closer to the heat source.”
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“The Best Small Air Fryer: Instant Vortex Mini Air Fryer — it cooks quickly and efficiently.”
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“Easiest to Use: Instant 4-in-1, 2-Quart Mini Air Fryer”
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