After a brief flick through of the manual we were able to get cooking pretty quickly thanks to the easy set up. When on manual function, the temperatures can be adapted from 75 degrees for lower, slower cooking and timings are adjustable from 1-60 minutes. We always list power cable length in our reviews because it can determine how close you'll need to place your air fryer to a socket. Always check the size as the capacity varies enormously – important if you’re feeding the masses or just want dinner for one.

Much like other Ninja products we've tried, we were impressed with the packaging which was largely cardboard and paper with very little plastic. Swan Air Fryers use little to no oil when frying food for the same great taste with up to 80 per cent less fat. If something more complicated has gone wrong, like an internal component has stopped working or if performance has nosedived because of the heating element or the fan, then you'll probably need to take it in for repair if it's not a simpler fix. Think of air-fryers as mini ovens that can tackle almost anything you’d put in a conventional oven or deep-fat fryer.Cook for 3-4 minutes at 380 degrees F, or until the white is set and the yolk is cooked to your liking. This small countertop air fryer makes it easy to cook fried foods without spending hours in the kitchen. These gadgets are much faster to heat up and designed to circulate hot air efficiently, meaning food can be cooked much quicker than in a traditional oven. The faster and more efficient air fryer oven boasts a new technology of 360° hot air circulation cooking that ensures food is more evenly heated, resulting in a crispy taste.

You can operate it from a smartphone too, which is a fun bonus, though for safety reasons it has to be switched on manually. Air-fryers vary in their energy efficiency, but it is possible to calculate how much energy an appliance will use, which in turn will help you cost up the impact it’ll have on your bills. The CRUX is a manual air fryer for home cooking without a digital touch screen or automatic shut-off function.This guide is regularly updated with new models that have been tried, tested and top-rated by BBC Good Food’s reviews experts. Some air fryer manufacturers offer starter recipes to get you going: take a look at these Ninja recipes and Philips recipes . Air Fryers are perfect for anyone looking to save time in the kitchen without compromising quality or taste.