Tefal Easy Fry 3-in-1 XXL Digital Air Fryer, Grill and Steamer 6.2L Capacity 7 Programs inc Dehydrator Black FW201, 1700 W

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It has four functions — air fry, roast, dehydrate and reheat — so it’s great for perking up the remains of last night’s Deliveroo, too. Microwaves can make things taste boiled and overcooked, but the Ninja made leftover curry perfect again. It's relatively budget-friendly, especially if you like the thought of a connected app with recipes and remote control activation of more expensive models. First of all, think about how much room you have in your kitchen. Air fryers need ventilation, so make sure you have plenty of room on your countertop during use.

Capacity is crucial, too, so it makes sense to go extra large if you have a family of four or more; some won’t handle chips for more than a couple of people. On some models, like Tefal ActiFry, it'll even help coat your food with just the right amount of oil to achieve even results. The Tower Vortex 7-in-1 Air Fryer with Steamer is nice and easy to use too, with the mode buttons on the front panel proving to be self-explanatory. The only thing you need to remember is to put water in the detachable steam tank, located on the top of the machine.Alexa, make me some chips” may sound like the stuff of dreams but with this smart Philips air fryer, the laziest couch potato can start cooking remotely. There’s another great advantage with the Cuisinart: Because it’s so wide, you can cook a whole 12” pizza in there in just seven minutes. In comparison to deep-fat frying, air frying can be a healthier alternative," according to Lara. "Using convection cooking rather than oil means there will be less fat in the final food that ends up on your plate." What is the best air fryer?

We had a bake-off afternoon, using the Proscenic to whip up a superb apple pie (we used an enamel pie dish sitting in the basket) and a savoury quiche. No soggy bottoms in sight, as the heat was evenly distributed. Basic models will air fry, but some will use different elements and heated trays to bake, grill or even toast. That’s why the Tower Vortex 7-in-1 Air Fryer with Steamer is appealing to me, because it can combine air frying with steaming. It's a match made in heaven. Delicate foods, with fish being a prime example, are hard to get right in an air fryer, but the Tower Vortex 7-in-1 Air Fryer with Steamer has proved to be excellent at getting things spot-on. Adjusting the temperature and timer manually is just as straight forward, with clear plus and minus signs that you simply tap to change. Essentially, the electrical gadget circulates superheated air around your food to cook it, says Lara.

The verdict: Air fryers

It's not too noisy, offers great functions – air fry, grill, bake, saute and roast – and doesn’t take up too much space. Dimensions: 38.6 x 34.4 x 28.6cm, Capacity: 4.7kg, Servings: 4, Function: air fry, grill, bake, saute and roast, Power: 1500W What should I look for in an air fryer?

Larger choices will give you more scope to pop in nuggets or a chop too, and dual basket models make tea time with fussy kids a breeze as you can cook more than one dish at once. Turn the interior light on and you’re able to keep an eye on your food as it cooks through the transparent "ClearCook" panels. It’s helpful to be able to tell when your frozen fries could do with a jiggle. It has a number of other settings too, including bake, roast and dehydrate settings. In total, there are sixteen presets; we haven't even had time to test them all.One of a growing number of air fryer models in the Tower range, the Tower Vortex 7-in-1 Air Fryer is a combi-steam machine that offers a generous 7-litre cooking capacity, lots of features and functions in a stylish-looking design. It’s a reasonably chunky thing, with dimensions of 42.7D x 31.9W x 38.7H centimetres and weighing in at 6.65 kilograms, so it’ll dominate your worktop if you’re in a galley kitchen. However, the square-ish design lines also means the appliance can be stored fairly easily once it has cooled down and been wiped over. With a bit of jiggling, we ended up with a lovely moist Sunday roast — cooked thoroughly and with crispy skin. Cons: Takes up quite a bit of counter space, cooking chamber isn't big enough for some cuts of meat You can use foil or parchment paper in your air fryer to make clean-up easy," says Lara. "However, parchment paper is probably a better option!"