14 best air fryers to buy in 2025, tried and tested by our experts
14 best air fryers to buy in 2025, tried and tested by our experts
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The race for best air fryer overall was incredibly close, as, ultimately, it depends on what type of food you like to cook. But this Salter style covers all bases with its relatively large baskets, countless cooking options and incredibly easy-to-use design. Trust us, if you’re thinking you don’t need a dual basket option, it always comes in handy – our tester cooked both chicken and steak fajitas at the same time, and everyone was happy.
This model can make everything from steaks and shrimp to cakes and can even bake bread, making it a one-stop shop for almost any foodie, no matter what you’re after. Of course, you can’t quite roast a chicken in here, but anything else seems like a sure thing. And it can even be timed to ensure the contents of both baskets will finish cooking at the same time, giving you a full meal without the faff.
The one downside is it doesn’t have a window, so you do have to open up the drawers every now and again to check things are alright, but that’s a small price to pay for such a simple machine. If you’re looking for a simple and affordable appliance, this Tower model is the one to choose. Owing to its compact design, it’s ideal for a two-person household and it doesn’t take up too much counterspace. It is very simple to use, and during weeks of testing, we found that it’s quick to heat up and cooks evenly without trouble. Expect delicious succulent meats, roasted vegetables and crispy fries time and again. Our only gripe is that the timer – which is similar to an egg timer can be slightly imprecise if you only want to cook something for a short amount of time – but this is remedied by using a phone timer. It’s worth noting that it’s not dishwasher safe, so we’d advise using it with a lining to avoid too much cleaning.
