The key to crisp fries was to peel and soak the potatoes in cold water for half an hour to remove starch, before drying thoroughly. We checked that every component of the air-fryer was built to last and able to withstand regular use. Whether you�re looking to cook crispy chips or roast a chicken, this air fryer from Neo can do it all.

The rotisserie function must be manually switched on, which may be confusing if you only skim-read the instruction manual.

This Ninja air-fryer stood out to us for several reasons – the first being its fully recyclable packaging, which was a huge plus, not to mention we were able to use the appliance almost straight out the box. This modern kitchen appliance allows you to fry, bake, grill, and roast your favorite dishes with little to no oil, giving you all the taste without the added calories.

All products are checked for any imperfections before dispatch and extra packaging used for maximum protection. Your transactions and personal data will be held in a PCIDSS accredited system using secure encryption technologies. The air-fryer models are also scored against standardised criteria, awarded a star rating out of five from the average score, and given a ‘best for’ label to help you find the best air-fryer for your budget and home. Most air-fryers are multifunctional but not all extend their practicality to usable baking functions.In comparison to deep-fat frying, air-frying is a healthier alternative – using convection cooking rather than oil means there's less fat in the finished food, which in turn means fewer calories. Again, these tend to be the more expensive models, but this could a factor to consider if you want to go off and leave your dinner to cook itself. Our salmon fillet also had even browning, crisp skin and a good crust on the top, but the real winner was chicken breast, which was among some of the best air-fryer chicken we've ever tasted: juicy, tender and packed with flavour.

You can operate it from a smartphone too, which is a fun bonus, though for safety reasons it has to be switched on manually. The transparent ones tend to be a feature on more expensive machines, so you need to decide how important this is to you. One of the reasons we loved this model is that it doesn’t dominate the countertop, despite its practical 8. Read our full Breville Halo Rotisserie air-fryer review, or if you'd prefer a smaller model, read our full Breville Halo digital air-fryer review. A lot of thought has clearly gone into the user-friendly controls, such as the bright display and preheat and keep-warm buttons, and though it's large and boxy, it's versatile enough to justify a permanent spot on the counter.Do you like to choose your own temperature and how long to cook things for, or would you prefer to leave all that to the machine?

This is the smallest air-fryer in the Cosori collection and it's currently seeing one of the biggest discounts of the week. The control panel is touchscreen, which gives the model a sleek, minimalistic look when turned off and at 40cm across, its footprint on the countertop wasn’t as chunky as others we’ve tested. Our chips were a pale golden colour after 25 mins at 190C (using the 'fries' preset), and had a fluffy middle and crisp, well-sealed exterior.

Interior paddles: The Tefal model we looked at has an interior paddle – its stirring motion keeping the food moving around a doughnut-shaped tray. Similarly, Recycle Your Electricals provides helpful guidance on how to recycle your gadgets, as well as a list of organisations that may accept donations. Evenly browned chips with a crisp exterior and good flavour before seasoning are what we look for from each model tested. We tested the air-fryers using set criteria and scored each one on the following core areas out of five. Built with eight presets (steak, chicken wings, seafood, fish, pizza, chips, bake, vegetables), its sync function adds convenience and was effective when cooking different dishes at the same time – we tried this with salmon (10 mins at 180C) and chicken breast (20 mins at 180C).