Best air fryer deals: healthier, low-cost meals for the whole family

Of recent kitchen appliance revolutions, no other is more lauded than the air fryer.

All the crispy, delicious taste of fried food, yet cooked with a fraction of the oil? We’re here for it.

And it seems you are too, because sales of the unassuming-looking machines have been steadily rising as more and more of us discover its convenient, low oil, high crunch attractions.

How do air fryers work?

The machines use convection heat which operates with a high-powered fan to circulate piping hot air at dizzying speeds in order to crisp up your grub from all angles, leaving you with a pleasingly crunchy outer and perfectly cooked inner with next to no oil or added fat. We’re talking crisped chips and veg, juicy chicken and fish that is tender inside with a golden surface - even restaurant-level steak is possible (with the bonus that you can leave it to cook without supervision, unlike the pan-fried method).

Air fryer owners are so evangelical about the virtues of their air fryers that there are plenty of cooking ideas, blogs and social media accounts dedicated to showcasing recipes that can not only be cooked in a healthier way, but faster and tastier too.

Is an air fryer cheap to run?

Air fryers are more economical to run than a conventional oven and use around half the energy per hour, so when it comes to running costs, you may find a drop in your bills too.

In fact, according to Uswitch, an air fryer costs around 56p a week to operate (based on an hour and a half usage), while a gas hob costs £2.76 to run for a week for 2.5 hours. An oven costs 56p to run per week based on three hours usage, but you’ll need to account for pre-heating whereas the heat-up time for an air fryer tends to be significantly shorter, if not non-existent entirely. They also cook ingredients in half the time, so you’ll be using it for far shorter periods than you would an oven. Pick the right air fryer, and you can practically render the rest of your cooking appliances obselete.

So, if you’re in a smaller household and choose an energy efficient model that heats up fast, you may find your costs are much lower.

It’s time to drink the Kool Aid and join the cult of the air fryer.

From multi-cooking appliances that include air frying in its function list, to basic models that won’t hog too much room on your kitchen countertops, we’ve rounded up the best on-sale air fryers to buy right now.

Cease the umming and ahhing - and find the hottest deals on air fryers for this month below

Best multi-cookers with air fry function

Air frying is just the tip of the iceberg with these all-singing, all-dancing countertop machines

Tower T17021 Family Size Air Fryer - was: £69.99, now: £54.94

Tefal EasyFry 3-in-1 XXL Digital Air Fryer, Grill and Steamer - was: £189.99, now: £180

Tefal All-in-One Electric Pressure/Multi Cooker - was: £119.99, now: £99

Russell Hobbs 26520 SatisFry Air Fryer and Multicooker - was: £149.99, now: £108.60

Instant Pot Duo Crisp + Air Fryer 11-in-1 Electric Multi-Cooker - was: £189.99, now: £160

Sage The Smart Oven™ Air Fryer SOV860BTR4GUK1 Mini Oven - Black Truffle - was: £346, now: £329

TEFAL ActiFry Genius+ FZ773840 Air Fryer - Black - was: £169, now: £159

Tefal Actifry Genius AH960040 Air Fryer - White - was: £249, now: £159

NINJA Foodi 11-in-1 SmartLid Multi-Cooker 6L - was: £279.99, now: £229

Best air fry only machines

Keep it simple with a dedicated air fryer, perfect for small or single households.

Tower T17024 Digital Air Fryer Oven - was: £79.99, now: £67.37

COSORI Smart Air Fryer Oven 5.5L - was: £199.99, now: £119.99

SALTER EK2817 2L Air Fryer - Black & Silver - was: £39.99, now: £36.99

Tefal Actifry Genius AH960040 Air Fryer - White - was: £249, now: £159