If you’re wondering which air fryer to buy and finding the search overwhelming, this is the air fryer comparison for you. With so many models and types available it can be difficult to know where to start. 

So we’ve compiled a simplified list of @home’s top 5 best-selling air fryers. As one of our most popular home appliances, air fryers are fast becoming daily staples on countertops all over the country. It’s no wonder with their time and power-saving features and healthier cooking methods that busy home cooks are choosing to use air fryers over their ovens. 

Top 5 bestselling air fryers from @home.

1. Instant Pot Vortex Plus Air Fryer 5.7L
2. Philips Essential Air Fryer (Digital) 4.1L
3. Russell Hobbs DualChef Pressure Cooker & Air Fryer 6L
4. DNA Air Fryer Oven 14.5L
5. Instant Pot Vortex Plus ClearCook with Odour Erase 5.7L

Instant Pot Vortex Plus Air Fryer 5.7L  

The 5.7L capacity of the Vortex Plus is a good size for an air fryer that gives you plenty of space to cook your favourite dishes for the whole family. 

The compact size of the Vortex Plus is a big win for smaller kitchens as it takes up minimal countertop space.

Cooking features: 

• Air fry
• Roast
• Grill
• Bake
• Reheat
• Dehydrate

Usability: 

• Easy to use digital controls
• Programmable (allows you to save your favourite settings)
• Reminders (if a program requires food to be turned etc)

Looks: 

The sleek stainless steel finish on the Vortex Plus complements a modern kitchen. 

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Philips Essential Air Fryer (Digital) 4.1L

• Capacity: 4.1L 
• Size: H29.5 x W26.4 x D36cm

The smaller capacity of the Philips Essential makes it the perfect choice for smaller families and those looking to cook smaller portions. 

The smallest in size of all 5 fryers, the Philips Essential has compact dimensions, taking up less space on your counter and in the cupboard. 

Cooking features: 

• Fry
• Bake
• Grill
• Roast
• Reheat
• Keep Warm
• 7 touch screen presets (frozen snacks, fresh fries, meat, fish, chicken drumsticks, cake and grilled veggies)

Usability: 

• Easy to use digital touch screen with optional pre-sets
• The Philips Essential Air Fryer range is also available with analogue controls. Shop it here> 
• Easy to clean non-stick coated basket (dishwasher safe)

Looks: 

Philips products are always beautifully designed and the Essentials range is no exception. Available in various colourways to complement your decor with an elegant curved shape, the Philips Essential Air Fryer is a stylish choice. 

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Russell Hobbs DualChef Pressure Cooker & Air Fryer 6L

• Capacity: 6L
• Size: H43 x W41.8 x D51.2cm

The generous 6L capacity makes the DualChef a great option when cooking for guests or the whole family. Make extra and freeze for convenient meals and even less time spent cooking. 

The DualChef is a rather large appliance that takes up quite a bit of counter space. But if you consider how many functions it offers, the space-saving in terms of fewer separate appliances needed and therefore storage saving is there. 

Cooking features: 

The DualChef functions as both a pressure cooker and an air fryer and includes 2 separate lids and functions for each use. 

• Pressure cooker functions: beef, chicken, stew, fish, vegetables, sauté, slow cook, rice, risotto, canning, yoghurt and manual settings
• Air fryer functions: french fry, roast, fish, shrimp, pizza, meat, bake, chicken, dehydrate and reheat

Usability: 

• Easy to use, digital screen with touch buttons
• Convenient water level indicator inside the cooking pot
• Easy to clean non-stick cooking pot (dishwasher safe)

Looks: 

The DualChef has a sleek look and feel, although perhaps not as stylish as a Philips, this hard-working machine is more about practicality over looks, and at its size, it is unlikely you will be leaving it out on the countertop either way.

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DNA Air Fryer Oven 14.5L

• Capacity: 14.5L
• Size: H38 x W37 x D33cm

The large capacity of the DNA Air Fryer Oven makes it the perfect choice for cooking large family meals. It has the biggest capacity by far compared to other models allowing you to cook large roasts and even big pizzas. 

Despite the number of functions and large cooking capacity, the DNA Air Fryer Oven isn’t the biggest in our top 5 appliances. It remains relatively compact and its square shape makes it convenient to fit onto the countertop. 

Cooking features: 

• Airfryer
• Oven
• Grill 
• Dehydrator
• Toaster
• Rotisserie

The rotisserie feature is a stand-out offering when it comes to the air fryer category

Usability: 

• Digital control panel
• A clear tempered glass window lets you check on cooking progress
• Multiple tools for cooking included (drip tray, cage tong, rotisserie fork, wire rack, mesh basket, high rack, basket, cake pan, frying pan, rolling cage, mesh rack, and wall panel)

Looks: 

The DNA Air Fryer Oven looks like a mini convection oven so fits right in on your countertop. It has a sleek, modern design with a rounded porthole-like window and rounded edges for a sleek look. It’s especially perfect for small kitchens without a built-in stove, the DNA oven paired with a small countertop gas ring or plate cooker gives you a complete and compact cooking experience. 

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Instant Pot Vortex Plus ClearCook with Odour Erase 5.7L

• Capacity: 5.7L
• Size: 39.2D x 30W x 33H

Voted the UK’s healthiest air fryer, now in South Africa, available exclusively from @home.

The 6-in-1 Instant™ Vortex™ Plus with ClearCook and OdourErase technology is their most advanced and beautifully designed air fryer yet!  It is also the first air fryer with odour removal technology – featuring two integrated air-filters to remove odours & aerosolised oils during cooking.

The revolutionary ClearCook window with internal light allows you to check on cooking progress without continuously opening the drawer and losing heat. 

EvenCrisp™ air flow technology ensures crispy, tender results every time, with 95% less oil. While the 6 smart cooking programs deliver one-touch access to easy recipes, but also let you customize on the go.

Plus, clean-up is so easy with the single non-stick cooking drawer design and dish-washable cooking tray.

Air Fry juicy chicken wings and crispy fries, Grill vegetables and meats, Bake fluffy cupcakes and cinnamon rolls, Roast zesty lemon chicken breast and garlicky potatoes, Dehydrate your own biltong or fruit slices, and Reheat any leftovers perfectly.

Cooking features: 

• Large capacity 5.7L drawer for full roasts and family meals
• Air fry, roast, grill, bake, reheat, dehydrate, SyncCook and SyncFinish
• The first air fryer with specialised odour removal technology that reduces cooking odours so they don’t linger in your home.
• EvenCrisp Technology for food that is crispy on the outside but tender on the inside.

Usability: 

• Message bar with step-by-step instructions.
• Easy-to-use control panel and one-touch cooking programs.
• Unique see-through window and internal light to monitor your food without losing heat.

Looks: 

• Beautiful sleek new design with stainless steel panelling.

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We hope this comparison of our top-selling air fryers has helped you in your search. Once you decide on the right one for you, head over to our blog to discover delicious air fryer recipes to try in your new purchase. 

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