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15 best air fryers in 2024 under $50, $100 and $200 — according to thousands of reviews

Best air fryers for every budget in 2024, including fan-favourites like Ninja & Instant Pot from Canadian Tire, Amazon, Walmart & more.

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While there's no denying that deep-fried food is delicious, no one is pretending it's good for you. However, it can be a heck of a lot better for your waistline if you're willing to swap out your deep-fried chicken wings for air-fried chicken breasts. Whether you're craving crispy French fries or want to try out a viral recipe from TikTok, an air fryer is the way to go. As they use a fraction of the oil of traditional fryers, many air fryer meals are not only healthier, but they're far faster to make. With all the hype around air fryers, it time you finally invested in one? Scroll down to find out if an air fryer is right for you in 2024.

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How does an air fryer work?

An air fryer is a countertop appliance that uses a combination of hot air and oil to mimic the result of a deep fryer. However, unlike deep fryers and other traditional frying methods, an air fryer only requires a small amount of oil, on average one tablespoon or less, to cook crispy and delicious meals.

While air fryers are similar to convection ovens in that they use convection fans to circulate hot air, meals cook much faster in an air fryer thanks to its perforated basket and compact design.

What recipes can you cook in an air fryer?

An air fryer can cook almost anything you would put in an oven. While French fries and chicken wings may come top of mind, the dinnertime possibilities are next to endless.

From pork chops and potatoes to salmon and chocolate chip cookies, air fryers are incredibly versatile and best of all, they're a healthy option as they use little to no oil.

What to look for in an air fryer?

If you're unsure of where to start your air fryer journey, there are a few things to consider before getting your wallet out. Functionality, size, cooking space and budget are all important factors when shopping for an air fryer. A budget-friendly pick from Amazon might be perfect if you're tight on counter space and craving air fryer chicken wings. However, if you're cooking for a family and have multiple mouths to feed, a larger, more versatile appliance from Best Buy Canada or Canadian Tire may be worth the initial upfront cost.

Another factor to consider is the reviews — there's power in numbers, after all. We're more likely to trust an air fryer with a 4.1-star rating from 20,000 reviews than a perfect 5-star rating with only a handful. As we all remember from math class, the larger the sample size, the more accurate the average values will be.

Best air fryers in 2024

To see what all the fuss is about and try out an air fryer for yourself, scroll down to shop the best air fryers you can buy in 2024 for less than $50, $100, $200 and $300.

Best air fryers under $50

Frigidaire Air Fryer

At just $48, the Frigidaire air fryer may very well cost less than the grocery bill you'll pay to use it. The wallet-friendly appliance offers a temperature range of 200°F-400°F and requires 98 per cent less oil than traditional fryers.

It has manual temperature control and a 30-minute integrated timer, allowing you to cook everything from frozen veggies to bacon for Sunday morning brunch.

This budget-friendly air fryer is "perfect" for small spaces.

$48 at Amazon

Kalorik Compact Air Fryer

Prepare healthy air-fried meals in a fraction of the time of other cooking methods with the Kalorik compact air fryer. The device has a two-quart capacity, ideal for singles, couples and kitchens with minimal counter space.

It has an adjustable thermostat of 180°F-400°F and a built-in timer of up to 30 minutes. The air fryer has been called an "amazing little machine" by Walmart shoppers, with reviewers giving it a 4.3-star average rating.

This compact air fryer has hundreds of five-star reviews.

$40 at Walmart

Chefman TurboFry 2-Quart Air Fryer

There are a dozen reasons why the "Amazon's Choice" Chefman air fryer is great, the foremost being its space-saving design. Its compact two-litre fryer basket is ideal for 1-2 people in small kitchens, offices and RVs.

The Chefman features a manual temperature control and a 60-minute integrated timer. Amazon reviewers call it "perfect" for one or two people. It "cooks very fast," writes one shopper. It makes everything "crispy and delicious."

This "Amazon's Choice" air fryer has 22,000 reviews.

$50 at Amazon

Best air fryers under $100

Ultima Cosa 6+1 Air Fryer

With its 1.5-litre basket, the Ultima Cosa Air Fryer is perfect for snack-sized recipes and 1-2-person households. The air fryer has preset cook modes for chicken, bacon, fries and more — perfect for lazy, fuss-free meals.

Canadian Tire shoppers "absolutely love" the air fryer, noting its convenience and compact size.

Ultima Cosa 6+1 Preset Mode Air Fryer with Digital Touchscreen, 1.5-L

$70 at Canadian Tire

Chefman TurboFry Touch Air Fryer

This budget-friendly air fryer from Chefman offers serious bang for your buck. The eight-quart device features four one-touch preset cooking functions for lazy days and a built-in shake reminder for perfect results every time.

The Chefman has a cooking temperature range of 200-400°F, a dishwasher-safe air fryer basket and cooking tray, and comes recommended by more than 8,100 five-star reviews.

The Chefman TurboFry Touch Air Fryer has nearly 10,000 reviews on Amazon.

$100 at Amazon

Ultrean Air Fryer

If we're talking bang for your buck, the Ultrean Air Fryer is a clear winner. The family-friendly 4.2-quart air fryer features a 0-30-minute timer range and a 180°F-400°F temperature range, allowing you to cook everything from roasted chicken to re-heated French fries. On top of air frying, the multifunction appliance can grill, roast and bake your favourite foods and comes with a bonus recipe book for inspiration.

With over 33,500 reviews, a 4.6-star rating and an "Amazon's Choice" title, shoppers say it's "easy to use" and "easy to clean" and have dubbed it the "perfect" countertop appliance.

The Ultrean Air Fryer has over 33,500 reviews.

$90 at Amazon

Best air fryers under $200

Beautiful 6qt Digital Air Fryer

Air fry, roast, reheat, or dehydrate your favourite meals with this aesthetically pleasing Beautiful by Drew Barrymore 6-quart air fryer. Its jumbo 5lb food capacity is ideal for 5-7 people, fitting small roast chickens, pastries, burgers and more.

The air fryer's elegant design adds the perfect pop of colour to any kitchen while still offering powerhouse performance. It has an adjustable temperature range of 90°F-400°F, a touch-activated display and a 60-minute automatic shut-off function for peace of mind.

Shop the Beautiful by Drew Barrymore air fryer in five colours.

$120 at Walmart

Ninja Air Fryer

The Ninja air fryer makes it easy to enjoy your favourite foods in a flash. Its 3.8-litre capacity can accommodate up to two pounds of French fries at once and requires up to 75 per cent less fat than traditional frying methods.

The air fryer features a multi-layer rack for dehydrating and a wide temperature range of 105°F to 400°F. Boasting a 4.7-star rating and 13,000 reviews, Amazon shoppers call it the "best" air fryer and promise it's "worth buying."

The Ninja Air Fryer has racked up 13,000 reviews on Amazon.

$120 at Amazon

Cosori 7-in-1 Air Fryer

Meal prep has never been so easy. Cosori's 7-in-1 air fryer heats up to 450°F and uses up to 97 per cent less oil than traditional fryers — delivering all the crunch and tenderness you want without any of the guilt.

Its 4-quart capacity is ideal for 1-3 people, cooking up to two pounds of French fries or 12 chicken wings in a single go. Users can either adjust the settings manually or program the air fryer remotely via their smartphones. With nearly 41,000 reviews and a 4.6-star rating on Amazon, shoppers call it a kitchen "game-changer."

This "Amazon's Choice" air fryer has racked up over 40,000 reviews.

$130 at Amazon

Gourmia All-in-One Air Fryer

There is little the Gourmia All-in-One air fryer cannot do. The 13.2-litre/14-quart device acts as an air fryer, oven, rotisserie, dehydrator and more, all but eliminating the need for other appliances.

The air fryer comes with a five-piece accessory kit, including a rotisserie set, two air fry baskets, an oven rack, and a drip tray. Whether roasting a chicken for dinner or dehydrating veggies for a healthy snack, its 12 preset cooking functions take the hassle out of cooking.

This versatile Gourmia appliance has over 5,800 reviews on Walmart.

$160 at Walmart

Instant Pot Vortex Plus Air Fryer

This 7-in-1 air fryer from Instant Pot lets you go from frozen to table in minutes. The jumbo device fits a four-pound chicken, two pounds of fries and an eight-inch pizza — the ideal amount for family dinners. Its rotisserie feature is perfect for self-basting and tumble-frying, so even novice cooks can cook a mean bird.

The Instant Pot Vortex Plus comes backed by more than 33,000 reviews on Amazon. "No kitchen should be without it," writes one shopper. It's "so simple" and "works so well."

Instant Pot Vortex Plus 10 Quart Air Fryer, Rotisserie and Convection Oven.

$200 at Amazon

Best air fryers under $300

Philips Premium Air Fryer XXL

This Philips Premium air fryer is engineered with fat removal technology, extracting and capturing excess fat from some of your favourite bad-for-you foods.

Its 7-quart capacity can feed up to six people, making it perfect for families. With a 4.5-star rating from 2,900 reviews, Amazon users call it a "must-have" and a "life-saver" for busy dinner hours.

This family-sized air fryer offers a 3lb/7qt capacity.

$200 at Amazon

T-Fal Easy Fry & Grill Flexcook XXL

T-Fal's Easy Fry & Grill Flexcook is a great appliance to have on hand for families or intricate meal prep. The air fryer has a flexible cooking zone, meaning you can easily switch from one XXL zone to two separate zones in seconds. When using the divider, two customizable cooking programs can run simultaneously, allowing you to prepare two meals at once.

The family-sized air fryer uses 99 per cent less fat than traditional fryers and comes backed by a 4.6-star rating on Canadian Tire.

"This air fryer is so impressively big!" writes one shopper. "I was able to grill a whole chicken easily using the presets on the fryer. Absolutely delicious. The whole family loved it!"

This 6.5-litre air fryer is great for families.

$220 at Canadian Tire

Cuisinart Convection Air Fryer Toaster Oven

The Cuisinart Stainless Steel Air Fryer Convection Toaster Oven is a 1800W full-size toaster oven with a built-in air fryer. Its large capacity (the Cuisinart can fit a 12" pizza) allows you to cook everything from cookies to sheet pan meals.

One Canadian Tire shopper calls the multipurpose appliance the "best thing [they] have ever bought." It's "quick and simple to use," they write.

Cuisinart Convection Air Fryer Toaster Oven with 7 functions.

$300 at Canadian Tire

Kalorik MAXX Digital Air Fryer Oven

This top-rated Kalorik MAXX Digital Air Fryer Oven replaces ten kitchen appliances in one compact device. The meal-making powerhouse has the capabilities of an air fryer, oven, grill, toaster, roaster, broiler, rotisserie, dehydrator, pizza oven and warmer.

One of many reasons Amazon shoppers have given the 26-quart air fryer a five-star rating is its diverse capabilities. It does the job of so many different appliances that "you will use it daily," according to one reviewer. It's an "exceptional" air fryer.

This Kalorik 26-quart air fryer has over 11,000 reviews on Amazon.

$252 at Amazon

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