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The words \u201cair fryer\u201d might conjure up visions of fries and chicken wings \u2014 and don\u2019t get us wrong, we\u2019ll have plenty of those, please! But today\u2019s air fryers can do much more than that. From steaming to slow cooking, dehydrating and more, an air fryer can be an essential tool for any kitchen, and way less cumbersome to use than an oven or even a stove. Plus, these space-saving appliances give you the ability to fry foods using minimal oil, resulting in a healthier final product.<\/p>

We\u2019ve evaluated dozens of air fryers, all available on Amazon, to come up with this list of 12 top air fryers for 2025. We focused on important factors like how well they crisp up foods, their reliability and consistency, and other features like preset cooking programs and how easy they are to clean. On our list, you\u2019ll find everything from smaller models for value-minded chefs to smart air fryers that can be programmed from anywhere in or outside the home. Get started on frying and all other types of cooking with these air fryers!<\/p>

1. If you\u2019re looking for a solid air fryer that can also broil, roast, dehydrate, bake and reheat, go with this Instant Pot Vortex model<\/a>, which also comes with a bunch of convenient one-touch programs.<\/p>

>> Buy the Instant Pot Vortex Plus 6QT XL Air Fryer for $139.95 on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

2. If variety is the spice of life, this might be the spiciest air fryer<\/a> on our list, as it can do everything from cooking up dishes sous vide-style to creating homemade yogurt.<\/p>

>> Buy the Ninja FD401 LP3 Foodi 12-in-1 Deluxe XL 8 Qt. Pressure Cooker & Air Fryer for $249.99 on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

3. A lot of air fryers only go up to 400 degrees, but this well-built Cosori air fryer<\/a> takes it up to 450 degrees for even better crisping results.<\/p>

>> Buy the COSORI Air Fryer 9-in-1 for $119.99 on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

4. If you\u2019re making do with a small kitchen or just need a compact air fryer to create meals for one or two people, this Instant Pot air fryer<\/a> is a good option and fits easily inside kitchen cabinets.<\/p>

>> Buy the Instant Pot Vortex 2QT Mini Air Fryer for $59.99 on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

5. This Breville air fryer<\/a> is also a true oven, using convection for good all-around cooking. Plus, it comes with 11 built-in programs for toast, pizza, cookies and more.<\/p>

>> Buy the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer for $349.95 on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

6. This air fryer<\/a> gives you the option of using its generous 7-quart basket to cook large meals, or dividing your food into two baskets to cook separate dishes at different temperatures (like meat in one basket and veggies in another, for example).<\/p>

>> Buy the Ninja DZ071 Foodi 6-in-1 FlexBasket Air Fryer for $179.99 on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

7. We dig this fryer<\/a>\u2019s smooth, curvy-yet-compact design and how easy it is to clean out its basket and nonstick pot.<\/p>

>> Buy the Ultrean Air Fryer, 4.2 Quart Electric Hot Air Fryer for $69.99 on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

8. Just like a regular oven, this air fryer<\/a> features a see-through window so you can monitor how well your food is cooking without opening up the fryer.<\/p>

>> Buy the Instant Pot Vortex Plus 6QT ClearCook Air Fryer for $99.99 on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

9. The Dome Air Fryer<\/a> might look like something out of a science-fiction movie, but its unique design makes for better capacity and airflow, and it even self-cleans!<\/p>

>> Buy the Dome Air Fryer for $499.99 on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

10. If you\u2019re serious about toasting as well as frying, this 1,800-watt oven<\/a>, which can accommodate up to six slices of toast and three pounds of chicken wings, is the appliance to get.<\/p>

>> Buy the Cuisinart Air Fryer + Convection Toaster Oven for $229.95 on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

11. This no-frills, simple-to-use air fryer<\/a> is small enough to be used anywhere, with cooking as easy as setting a temperature and turning the timer dial.<\/p>

>> Buy the DASH Tasti-Crisp\u2122 Electric Air Fryer Oven for $59.99 on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>

12. Air frying is already healthier than a standard oil fry, but this Philips air fryer<\/a> takes it a step further with tech that extracts excess fat, resulting in healthier meals.<\/p>

>> Buy the Philips Premium Air Fryer XXL for $199.99 on Amazon<\/strong><\/a><\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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