We cook the same fries, wings and veg in every basket, then rank 48 air fryers on real crisping, capacity and cleanup — so you can skip the guesswork.
The three air fryers our test kitchen keeps reaching for.
From personal 2-quart baskets to dual-zone beasts — jump to the style that fits your kitchen.
The classic single-basket workhorses — 4–5 qt, right for most kitchens.
13 models →6 qt and up for big batches, whole chickens and feeding a crowd.
14 models →Two baskets, two foods, one finish time — no more cooking in shifts.
4 models →Countertop oven hybrids that air fry, bake, toast and roast.
12 models →Tiny-footprint fryers for singles, dorms and small counters.
5 models →Our five top-rated fryers on capacity, wattage and programs. Tap any row for the full review.
| # | Air Fryer | Rating | Capacity | Power | Programs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 8-Quart 2-Basket Air Fryer (DZ550) Ninja · Dual-Zone |
4.6 ★ | 8 qt | 1690 watts |
4 | Review |
| 02 | Breville Joule Oven Air Fryer Pro Breville · Oven & Toaster |
4.6 ★ | 0.95 qt | 1800 watts |
11 | Review |
| 03 | COSORI Pro II 5.8-Quart Smart Air Fryer COSORI · Everyday Basket |
4.5 ★ | 5.8 qt | 1500 watts |
4 | Review |
| 04 |  KitchenAid 5 Quart Air Fryer with Basket KitchenAid · Everyday Basket |
4.5 ★ | 5 qt | 1700 watts |
8 | Review |
| 05 |  Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Breville · Oven & Toaster |
4.5 ★ | 1 qt | 1800 watts |
13 | Review |
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★4.28CAPACITY
★4.16-slice / 12-inch pizzaCAPACITY
★4.319 QuartCAPACITY
★4.60.95 cubic feet interiorCAPACITY
★4.51 cubic foot / fits 12-inch pizzaCAPACITY
★4.34.5 litersCAPACITY
★4.12CAPACITY
★4.38CAPACITY
★4.35CAPACITY
★4.56 to 8 (adjustable)CAPACITY
★4.55.8CAPACITY
★4.46.8CAPACITY
★4.20.6 cubic feetCAPACITY
★4.20.6 cu. ft.CAPACITY
★4.10.6 cubic feetCAPACITY
★4.12.6CAPACITY
★4.36CAPACITY
★4.12.5 QuartsCAPACITY
★4.26CAPACITY
★4.15.8CAPACITY
★4.13.7 QuartCAPACITY
★4.14CAPACITY
★4.16-slice / 4lb chickenCAPACITY
★4.46.5CAPACITY
★4.36CAPACITY
★4.36CAPACITY
★4.36CAPACITY
★4.326CAPACITY
★4.55CAPACITY
★4.5Fits 12-inch pizzaCAPACITY
★4.44CAPACITY
★4.56CAPACITY
★4.68 (2x4 baskets)CAPACITY
★4.56.5 total (2 x 3.25 qt zones)CAPACITY
★4.36CAPACITY
★4.36CAPACITY
★4.34.1 L / 0.8 kgCAPACITY
★4.51.4 kg / 7.3 L basketCAPACITY
★4.57.6 (combined dual baskets)CAPACITY
★4.37CAPACITY
★4.210CAPACITY
★4.35.8CAPACITY
★4.25.5 LitersCAPACITY
★4.14.2CAPACITY
★4.41.2 kgCAPACITY
★4.36.5 LitersCAPACITY
★4.25.8 QuartsCAPACITY
★4.48.5CAPACITYEvery fryer runs the same four-dish gauntlet. Crisp scores are averaged across repeat batches.
How evenly a full basket crisps without shaking
Skin crunch and rendered fat on a crowded rack
Caramelised edges vs steamed, soggy middles
Bringing leftover pizza and fries back to crisp
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