Air Fryers

An air fryer is the convection-oven-in-a-pot that became the household appliance category of the decade: fries food using hot air circulation rather than oil, drops cooking times by 30-50% versus a conventional oven, and uses 60-80% less energy per cook. Aosom UK, Cherry Lane Garden Centres and Fulfilora between them cover £1-£999 across the range. Capacity is the buying decision: 3-4L (single-person, single-portion); 5-6L (couple or small family, fits 4 chicken breasts); 7-9L (family of 4, fits a whole chicken or 8 portions); dual-zone 8-10L (two compartments cooking different foods simultaneously). Basket vs oven format: traditional basket air fryers are simpler; oven-style air fryers (with shelves) cook larger items but take more worktop space. Power: 1500-1700W for compact, 1700-2400W for full-sized. Look for dishwasher-safe baskets, Teflon-free non-stick coatings, and pre-set programs for common foods.