When it comes to purchasing an air fryer, Australians are certainly spoilt for choice. With countless models flooding the market, finding the perfect one can be overwhelming. To make your life easier, you'll be amazed at how many dishes you can fry, bake, grill, and roast in this single handy appliance. Spotted in thousands of homes across the country, shoppers swear by this kitchen essential for preparing family dinners quicker and easier than ever before.
Promising to cook your favourite dishes 40 per cent faster than a traditional oven, air fryers save both time and money in the kitchen. From compact designs that take up minimal bench space to dual-drawer models that cook multiple items simultaneously, there's plenty to choose from. Here, we reveal the pick of the bunch from big household names like Ninja, Philips, Tefal, and Breville.
1. Best Multi-Use Air Fryer
Ninja Foodi Air Fryer & Multi Cooker 11-in-1 — was $499.99, now $379 at Myer
For those who want to simplify cooking without compromising on flavour, the Ninja Foodi 11-in-1 is the appliance to do it. Whether you're looking to air fry healthier meals, pressure cook in a fraction of the time, or slow cook comforting dishes, this appliance does it all. It's a versatile powerhouse that can air fry, pressure cook, slow cook, and more, making it perfect for home cooks who want efficiency and convenience in one device. This all-in-one cooking appliance is designed to replace multiple kitchen gadgets, making meal prep easier and faster. With 11 different cooking functions, you can whip up a variety of meals with ease: air fry, pressure cook, slow cook, sear/saute, steam, bake/roast, grill, dehydrate, sous vide, and keep warm. Down to just $379 at Myer, it's a bargain buy if you're replacing other devices with this multi-use cooker.
2. Best Dual-Basket Air Fryer
Philips Airfryer 5000 Series Dual Basket — was $499, now $295 at Amazon Australia
When Philips launched the 5000 Series Dual Basket Air fryer, shoppers were quick to call it "outstanding," all thanks to the dual baskets and steam technology. Equating to 9L in total, there's a large six-litre basket for mains, plus a three-litre drawer for sides and snacks, which allows you to prepare meat and veggies separately. The RapidAir Plus technology circulates hot air around to ensure everything is cooked to perfection, and the Steam Clean function makes it easy to remove fat buildup from the large basket. Shoppers say Philips' kitchen companion is "a true combo cooking function for steam infused high temperature cooking at home," raving about the ability to cook multiple things at the same time. One shopper wrote: "Awesome air fryer, being able to cook two things separately is great. The steamer works well and the cleaning process is pretty easy. It's my first air fryer and I think it's great." Now over 40 per cent off at Amazon Australia, shoppers can get their hands on the 5000 Series for just $295.
3. Best Quiet Air Fryer
Tefal Easy Fry Silence Essential Air Fryer — was $269.95, now $179 at Myer
The Easy Fry Silence is appliance brand Tefal's latest launch and the quietest model to date. Whispering at under 50 decibels, it's the quietest air fryer on the market and can quickly cook all of your favourites from hot chips to roasted veg. At 5L in size (perfect for a whole chicken), this game-changing air fryer uses 99 per cent less fat and up to 70 per cent less energy than a traditional oven. Choose from 10 different preset functions and easily modify the temperature and time to suit your cooking needs. Once finished, simply pop the removable basket into the dishwasher to save yourself time post-dinner. Aussies say the Easy Fry Silence is "so quiet" and "easy to use." One reviewer noted: "A very stylish new piece of equipment for my kitchen. The drawer is easy to slide in and out and the capacity is in the medium range, which is the size I wanted. This style of cooking is quick and convenient for small meals."
4. Best Compact Air Fryer
Breville Air Fryer Chef Plus — was $229, now $199 at Amazon Australia
For those looking for a sleek-looking appliance to sit proudly on their countertop, Breville's Air Fryer Chef Plus in brushed stainless steel is an instant win. Sitting at under $200, it's the most highly-rated and compact device for small kitchens. Complete with 12 pre-set cooking functions similar to other larger devices on the market, this compact model can grill, bake, roast, and reheat all kinds of dishes. Don't be fooled by its compact design; the cooking basket is 4.8L in size, allowing you to cook up to 2.2kg of food. Shoppers "love" the sleek design, stainless steel, and LCD screen. One shopper wrote: "This is a really smart looking unit which looks great in my kitchen compared to my old oversized black air fryer and matches my other Breville appliances in colour and by the style of the power button with the coloured LED ring around it."
5. Best Budget Air Fryer
Healthy Choice Digital Air Fryer — was $99.95, now $79.95
Not all air fryers come with expensive price tags, and shoppers can even score a best-selling model for under $100. Healthy Choice's Digital Air Fryer with a handy viewing window has just dropped in price from $99.95 to $79.95, making it the best budget air fryer we've seen so far this year. Thanks to the non-stick cooking basket and large viewing window, this air fryer allows you to monitor food as it cooks, adjusting the temperature when needed. Ranging from 80°C to 200°C, with a large digital display and touch controls, there are eight preset cooking programs to choose from, making cooking dinner a breeze. One shopper wrote: "Just what we needed. Love the glass window and easy to clean. It's big enough for two but not too bulky to fit in the kitchen cabinets," making it perfect for kitchens with minimal bench space.
6. Best-Looking Air Fryer
Our Place Wonder Oven — $289 at Our Place
Our Place, the cult kitchenware brand known for turning everyday cooking tools into beautiful, multifunctional must-haves, is home to a sleek-looking appliance: the Wonder Oven. Compact but powerful, this 6-in-1 machine air fries, bakes, roasts, grills, toasts, and steams. With four stylish colour options, it's as much a statement piece as it is a time-saving kitchen workhorse. Preheating up to 75 per cent quicker than traditional ovens and cooking up to 30 per cent faster, it guarantees less standing around and more actual eating. It's also roomy, with double the capacity of a standard air fryer, allowing you to roast a two-kilo chicken or cook two layers at once, making dinner for the family (or your Sunday meal prep) a total breeze. While it's on the pricier side ($289), it's the kind of stylish device you'll use daily. No toxic coatings, no forever chemicals, just good, clean cooking.
7. Best Family-Friendly Air Fryer
Sunbeam Multi-Zone Air Fryer Oven — was $299, now $252.15 at Myer
For those in the market for a heavy-duty air fryer to feed the entire family, Sunbeam's popular Multi-Zone Air Fryer Oven is a clear winner. With an extra large 11.4L single cooking zone that can be converted into two separate zones, it's perfect for preparing various meals at the same time. You can either sync to cook two dishes two ways, both set to finish at the same time, or select match to cook food in both zones at the same time and temperature. It's as easy as that. Like other popular models on the market, there are 10 preset programs and nine accessories like trays to bake, fry, and crisp all your favourite dishes. One reviewer wrote: "The Multizone Airfryer Oven is a versatile and efficient addition to any kitchen, especially for families or anyone who enjoys cooking multiple dishes at once." Now on sale for a limited time, you'll want to act fast to snap up the discounted price.
