Ninja
Ninja Air Fryer Pro 4-in-1 (AF141)
First air fryer for a family of four
It's Tom's Guide's top pick, with simple controls, 1750W of power and a dishwasher-safe basket.
The best air fryers, at three levels
Basket size decides how much you can cook in one go, so buy for the number of people you feed. Two drawers are worth it only if you often cook a main and a side together.
Starter
The cheapest one worth buying.
Upgrade
Where most people should land.
Instant
Instant Vortex Plus 6-Quart Air Fryer
Families who cook big batches at once
The 6 quart (about 5.7 L) basket fits a 4 lb (1.8 kg) chicken or about 1 kg of fries, per TechRadar.
Endgame
The best one worth paying for.
Ninja
Ninja Foodi DualZone 7.6L Air Fryer (AF300IN in India, DZ201 in US)
Cooking a main and a side at once
Two separate 3.8 L drawers let a main and a side finish at the same time.
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Ask which level fits meQuick answers
- What are the best budget air fryers?
- Start with the Ninja Air Fryer Pro 4-in-1 (AF141) (about ₹7,999). It's Tom's Guide's top pick, with simple controls, 1750W of power and a dishwasher-safe basket.
- What are the best value air fryers?
- Most people should get the Instant Vortex Plus 6-Quart Air Fryer (about ₹11,999). The 6 quart (about 5.7 L) basket fits a 4 lb (1.8 kg) chicken or about 1 kg of fries, per TechRadar.
- What are the best air fryers worth paying for?
- If you want the best and will use it a lot, get the Ninja Foodi DualZone 7.6L Air Fryer (AF300IN in India, DZ201 in US) (about ₹15,999). Two separate 3.8 L drawers let a main and a side finish at the same time.
