Ninja Air Fryer Max [AF160UK] 5.2 litres, Grey and Black

Best Overall: Ninja Air Fryer MAX AF160UK The easiest recommendation under £100. The 240°C Max Crisp mode genuinely makes a difference for frozen foods, chips, and chicken. If you can find it on sale for under £100, it's arguably the best value air fryer in the UK. Best Value: Tower Vortx 5L T17021 One of the biggest surprises of 2026 testing. It consistently outperformed many more expensive air fryers while typically costing around £50-£60. Best for Small Kitchens: COSORI Pro LE 4.7L Compact enough for small worktops while still offering enough capacity for couples and small families. Excellent controls and cooking consistency. Best Budget Pick: Russell Hobbs Satisfry 4L Simple, reliable, and usually available well below £80. Perfect for first-time air fryer buyers. Best Dual-Basket Under £100: Tower T17088 Vortx 9L Dual Basket Air Fryer One of the few genuinely worthwhile dual-basket air fryers that regularly drops below £100. Smart Finish functionality is a huge bonus at this price. Best for Families: Instant Vortex Plus 5.7L Large enough for family meals while remaining simple to use. Often discounted into the £90-£100 range. Best Compact Air Fryer: Chefman 2L Mini Air Fryer Ideal for students, solo cooks, and very small kitchens. Frequently available for under £30. Best Budget Dual Zone: Salter EK4750 Dual Air Fryer If dual-zone cooking is your priority, this remains one of the strongest budget-friendly options available. Best Beginner Air Fryer: Ninja AF100UK Simple controls, proven reliability, and excellent cooking performance. A great first air fryer. Best Ultra-Budget Option: Midea Compact 2L Air Fryer A surprisingly capable ultra-compact model for people who only cook for one and want to spend as little as possible.

Best Overall: Ninja Air Fryer MAX AF160UK The easiest recommendation under £100. The 240°C Max Crisp mode genuinely makes a difference for frozen foods, chips, and chicken. If you can find it on sale for under £100, it's arguably the best value air fryer in the UK. Best Value: Tower Vortx 5L T17021 One of the biggest surprises of 2026 testing. It consistently outperformed many more expensive air fryers while typically costing around £50-£60. Best for Small Kitchens: COSORI Pro LE 4.7L Compact enough for small worktops while still offering enough capacity for couples and small families. Excellent controls and cooking consistency. Best Budget Pick: Russell Hobbs Satisfry 4L Simple, reliable, and usually available well below £80. Perfect for first-time air fryer buyers. Best Dual-Basket Under £100: Tower T17088 Vortx 9L Dual Basket Air Fryer One of the few genuinely worthwhile dual-basket air fryers that regularly drops below £100. Smart Finish functionality is a huge bonus at this price. Best for Families: Instant Vortex Plus 5.7L Large enough for family meals while remaining simple to use. Often discounted into the £90-£100 range. Best Compact Air Fryer: Chefman 2L Mini Air Fryer Ideal for students, solo cooks, and very small kitchens. Frequently available for under £30. Best Budget Dual Zone: Salter EK4750 Dual Air Fryer If dual-zone cooking is your priority, this remains one of the strongest budget-friendly options available. Best Beginner Air Fryer: Ninja AF100UK Simple controls, proven reliability, and excellent cooking performance. A great first air fryer. Best Ultra-Budget Option: Midea Compact 2L Air Fryer A surprisingly capable ultra-compact model for people who only cook for one and want to spend as little as possible.