Wirecutter's top pick overall and a Reddit community favorite, the Ninja AF101/AF161 heats fast, cooks evenly, and is dead simple to use. It's the benchmark every other air fryer is measured against.
The Ninja AF101 or AF161 are both solid, easy to use, and cook really evenly without paying for features that never get touched.
Top-rated by both RTINGS and Wirecutter, the COSORI TurboBlaze delivers near-Ninja crispness at a budget price. Its 6-quart capacity and multiple fan speeds make it genuinely versatile for roasting, baking, and dehydrating.
RTINGS calls this the best cheap air fryer they've tested, a 6-quart model that punches well above its low price point. It's the pick if you want maximum capacity for minimum spend.
The only air fryer with a glass bowl design, the Ninja Crispi is nontoxic, portable, and doubles as a storage container. CNET called it the best air fryer buy in 2026 after a year of real-world use.
Two 4-quart baskets let you cook two different foods simultaneously at different temps, a genuine time-saver for households cooking varied meals. Wirecutter specifically called it out as a standout dual-basket option.