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.
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.
The Best Small Air Fryer: Instant Vortex Mini Air Fryer, it cooks quickly and efficiently.
On the other hand, products like the Instant Vortex Mini offer a larger capacity but have a bulkier design that takes up more space.
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.
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 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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