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5 best air fryers

Five established options compared for cooking performance, capacity, controls, cleanup, value and overall ownership value.

Updated September 12, 2026 · 8 minute read

THE QUICK ANSWER

What are the best air fryers?

Ninja Foodi FlexBasket is our best-overall starting point based on cooking performance, capacity, controls. Instant Vortex Plus is the leading alternative for everyday convenience, while Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro may suit shoppers prioritizing countertop versatility.

THE SHORTLIST

Our ranking at a glance

RankProductBest forEditorial score
1Ninja Foodi FlexBasketFlexible capacity92
2Instant Vortex PlusEveryday convenience89
3Cosori TurboBlazeCompact performance86
4Philips Premium Airfryer XXLPremium basket design83
5Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer ProCountertop versatility80

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#1

Ninja Foodi FlexBasket

Flexible capacity

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#2

Instant Vortex Plus

Everyday convenience

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#3

Cosori TurboBlaze

Compact performance

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#4

Philips Premium Airfryer XXL

Premium basket design

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#5

Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro

Countertop versatility

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OUR METHOD

How the score works

This is an independent specification- and policy-based comparison, not a hands-on laboratory test. Commission percentages are excluded from scores.

  1. 25%cooking performance
  2. 22%capacity
  3. 20%controls
  4. 18%cleanup
  5. 15%value

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