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Can you enjoy a guilt-free fry up? Yes, you can, courtesy of an air fryer! We nominate our best air fryer as we review 5 of the best models on the market in the UK today.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\nTable could not be displayed.\n\n\n\n

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Every one of us likes a little bit of delectable greasy food. But, there are two problems with it – you’re going to get fat, and you need to clean out the oil from your pans and the oven. However, what if we told you there was a more convenient way you can enjoy such a meal without all the guilt and cleaning that you\u2019ll be left with on your hands afterwards?  If that’s your wish, then you need to get yourself one of the most useful kitchen gadgets<\/a> on the market – an air fryer. What is an air fryer, you ask? Well, keep reading this article, and you’ll find out as we take a look at some of the best air fryers on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is an air fryer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

An air fryer is like\u2026 Well, a miniature oven. It’s small in size and capacity but cooks the food by heating the air inside the oven. This kind of cooking requires very little grease to be used in general, leaving very little mess, and you’ll practically need to clean very little after using the fryer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only that, but because you use very little grease or oil, the food you prepare will be very tasty and juicy, as it will be prepared in its own juices, as the old wives have the habit of saying. So, what are some of the things you need to consider before buying a fryer like that?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, for starters, you need to consider the capacity, of course. There are several types of products out there, some small enough for a single dish to be prepared, and some big enough to handle a full-course meal. Naturally, with greater size comes a heftier price tag, so you need to consider what you’re getting for what you’re paying. The overall size of the product is greatly important, because you may not have enough space on your counter to place the fryer there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Secondly, there is a matter of power. Normally, you will be operating with a device of 800-1400 W. Such devices won’t be the fastest, but they will get the job done without you having to worry about setting the house ablaze. There exist larger, more powerful machines that are used in restaurants, and they operate on much higher wattage. These fryers will prepare your food in minutes, but the additional power they require may overload your circuits and cause a fire. No pair of chicken drums, no matter how good, are worth an inferno.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the fryers also have detachable baskets. This one may not be a standard, but it ought to be. Detachable baskets are greatly useful for getting the food out of the device into the serving dish, but it will also make it much easier for you to clean the oven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another very important thing you need to consider is the product’s cooking options. A good air fryer should have several cooking options that will let you prepare more diverse meals. Not only that, but having such a gadget will save you money, as you won’t need to buy several devices that will serve different purposes. Besides, you might not even have the money for them, nor the room where to place them. Most importantly, it will reduce chances of impulse purchases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lastly, check the price, or, rather, value for the money. There’s nothing worse than an overpriced product. Check if the product you’re buying has enough features and good enough features to warrant the price. Checking the warranty is also a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And, with that, we wrap up our little guide. Now, for the main course, check out our five delicious air fryers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reviews of 5 of the best air fryers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tefal ActiFry Low Fat Fryer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

One of the best air fryers available in the UK comes from Tefal. The Tefal ActiFry is a wonderfully affordable product with some splendid features included. The product is not too big either, making it great for those that don’t have all that much room to work with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What makes this product so special? Well, firstly, the fact that it requires only a spoonful of oil to cook, but can work with no oil whatsoever. Not only that, but the fryer can also work frozen food. How many times have you forgotten to take the meat out of the freezer? Well, with the ActiFry, this is not problem – just season the meat and put it into the fryer, and it will be done in no time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ActiFry also has decent capacity. The fryer can prepare one kilogram of food at once, allowing you to feed a family of four at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ActiFry is also very versatile, one of its greatest strengths, with the product being able to cook fish, sausages, vegetables, frozen or fresh, turkey breasts, chilli con carne and other meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you don’t know what to cook, don’t worry, Tefal’s got your back. The ActiFry comes with a handy cookbook that will let you explore the device’s strengths and capabilities to the fullest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ActiFry also features a neat stirring paddle which allows the fryer to cook the food thoroughly and evenly and is equipped with its own anti-odour filter so that the only smell coming from it will be of your delicious meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ActiFry is also equipped with other commodities you would find on a standard oven. The product has a timer that lets you set cooking time, starting with one minute and ending at 99. An alarm is also present, and it will let you know when your food is ready. The lid is automatic and operated by a simple button, so you don’t have to hold it while you check or prepare your food. When you open the lid, the fryer will automatically stop cooking and resume once you close it. The pan in the fryer is non-stick, making it easy to clean. The pan is also machine washable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As for the downsides, the product takes a bit of time to actually cook the food. Like we said in the guide, standard machines aren’t too quick, as they lack the power. It will take it up to 40 minutes for the product to prepare the chips. Again, this is a trade-off for the lower fat percentage.<\/p>\n\n\n