Collection: Air & Deep fryers

Air fryers and deep fryers both make food crisp, but they work differently and suit different cooking. An air fryer oven circulates very hot air, using little or no oil; an electric deep fryer submerges food in hot oil for a classic result. Air fryers are the easier everyday choice, while deep fryers do proper battered fish and chips. Think about what you cook, how much oil you want to use, and the capacity for your household.

Air fryer or deep fryer?

The two produce different results:

• Air fryer: circulates hot air rapidly around food, crisping the outside with a spoon of oil or none. Less oil, less mess, faster to clean, and it roasts and reheats well too.
• Deep fryer: submerges food in hot oil, giving the classic crisp coating and texture that air frying can't quite match, especially for battered food. More oil to buy, store and dispose of.

Choose an air fryer for everyday cooking with less oil, or a deep fryer for authentic battered and deep-fried results.

What size air fryer do you need?

Air fryer capacity is given in litres, and it needs to suit your household because food crisps properly only in a single layer with air circulating around it. Roughly, 2 to 4 litres suits one or two people, 5 to 6 litres suits a family of four, and 7 litres or more suits larger families or batch cooking. A large air fryer or dual air fryer model cooks two things at different settings at once, which helps for a full meal. Overfilling any air fryer gives soggy results, so size up if you regularly cook for several people.

How do you get the best results from an air fryer?

A few habits make a real difference. Don't overcrowd the basket — food needs space for air to circulate, so cook in a single layer and do two batches rather than one heaped one. Shake or turn the basket halfway through so everything crisps evenly. A light spray of oil helps browning on fresh potatoes and vegetables, even though frozen chips need none. Preheating for a few minutes improves crispness. Clean the basket after each use so grease doesn't build up and smoke. Tip: most oven recipes work in an air fryer at about 20°C lower and a shorter time.

Common questions

Is an air fryer healthier than a deep fryer?
It uses far less oil — a spoonful or none, versus litres for deep frying — so food absorbs much less fat. The result is slightly different in texture, but it's a big reduction in oil.

What size air fryer for a family of four?
Around 5 to 6 litres handles a family meal, or a dual-basket model to cook two things at once. Food only crisps properly in a single layer, so don't undersize it.

Why is my air fryer food soggy?
Usually overcrowding — food needs space for hot air to circulate. Cook in a single layer, shake the basket halfway, and do two batches instead of one heaped one.

Can you put oil in an air fryer?
A light spray helps browning on fresh vegetables and potatoes, but never fill it with oil like a deep fryer. Frozen chips usually have enough oil already.

Can I pay for an air fryer with Afterpay?
Yes. You can split it with Afterpay, Zip, Klarna or PayPal Pay in 4. Our air and deep fryers start from $80, which is four fortnightly payments of $20.

Complete your kitchen

An air fryer works with the rest of the kitchen. Add an oven for baking, a microwave for reheating, and a rangehood for ventilation.

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