A foodie’s guide to the best air fryers in New Zealand

Best for: Cooks seeking a portable, mid-sized air fryer that does it all

Cooking dinner in an instant is made easier with this award-winning air fryer from Russell Hobbs. 

Whether you feel like prawns or steak, the air fryer has a function for almost everything, and its digital touchscreen display makes using the appliance a breeze. 

The compact air fryer also features a convenient carry handle. This means you can move it around the kitchen or store it in a cupboard with ease. 

Key features:

• 7 preset cooking functions (chips, chops, prawns, bake, steak, fish and chicken)
• 7L capacity 
• Dishwasher-safe, detachable crisping plate
• Convenient carry handle

Best for: Feeding the whole family on-the-go

This speedy air fryer offers the versatility of an oven, rotisserie, and dehydrator. You’ll use it for almost everything: dried fruits and vegetables, homemade muffins, and rotisserie chicken! 

It’s one of the most versatile options on the market, boasting a revolutionary rotating air fry basket that achieves the perfect even crunch. Hello, crispy french fries!

If you have many mouths to feed, you’ll love that this 10-litre air fryer is an excellent size for the family. It can cook almost anything and includes an impressive array of dishwasher-safe accessories, such as a rotisserie spit, grill plate, and cake tin. 

Key features:

• All-in-one air fryer (air frying, rotisserie, grill, baking, dehydrating)
• 6 preset cooking functions (fries, meat, veggies)
• 10L capacity
• Includes a rotating basket, 3 air fry racks, rotisserie spit and handling fork, grill plate, cake tin, and slide-out drip tray
• Clear viewing window
• Detachable door for easy clean-up

Best for: Budding chefs who want the convenience of an air fryer to create flavourful meals

Make cooking quick and simple with this easy-to-use air fryer. It ensures your food is crispy on the outside and flavourful and moist on the inside. 

We love that the air fryer features a 2-hour ‘keep warm’ button, making it convenient to feed a busy household. 

Whether cooking a steak or reheating toast, this nifty air fryer will retain your food’s original flavour and taste. 

Key features:

• 7 preset cooking functions (ribs, fries, fish, steak, chicken, shrimp, cake)
• 7L capacity
• Adjustable 60-minute timer
• 2-hour keep-warm button
• Touch screen technology for convenience

Best for: The hostess with the mostess

If you regularly host Sunday dinners, this stainless steel Kitchen Couture air fryer is for you. Cook your meals at the touch of a button, and make the most of the viewing windows and internal light to monitor food on the go easily. 

It boasts a whopping 10-litre capacity, and its dual cooking compartments mean you can cook with different functions simultaneously to maximise your productivity. There’s even an automatic shut-off timer to ensure your culinary masterpieces don’t overcook. 

Thankfully, the air fryer includes detachable non-stick accessories, making cleaning a breeze. 

Whether you’re whipping up roast vegetables, dehydrating fruit snacks, air frying crispy salmon, or making potato chips, enhance your food preparation game with this masterful air fryer today.

Key features:

• 6 preset cooking functions (air fry, max crisp, roast, dehydrate and bake)
• 10L capacity
• LED display screen
• Dual cooking chambers
• Detachable accessories for fuss-free cleaning
• Viewing window and internal light to monitor food without opening the basket
• Rapid air circulation technology keeps food crispy on the outside and soft on the inside

Best for: Health-conscious chefs seeking a value-for-money air fryer

Indulge in tasty, healthy air fried food with this innovative air fryer. 

Its copper-infused DuraCeramic coating ensures consistent cooking results and lasts ten times longer than standard non-stick models, preventing flaking or peeling. 

We love that this model sends audible alerts to notify us when the food is ready to eat, an ideal feature for multi-tasking chefs. 

The 3-litre air fryer is perfect for smaller households and couples, as well as dinner for one. Did someone say ‘girl dinner’? 

Key features:

• DuraCeramic coating ensures excellent heat conduction
• 3L capacity
• Adjustable 30-minute timer
• Detachable air frying basket for fuss-free cleaning
• Dishwasher safe
• Built-in cord storage for convenience

Best for: Those seeking an alternative to a bench-top oven

Want the best of an oven and an air fryer in one appliance? This model, boasting a vast 22-litre capacity, is well worth considering. 

The large size means you can whip up everything from toast (there’s room for six slices), roast a whole chicken, or bake up to nine muffins at once.

The oven alternative uses up to 35% less power than a built-in oven, and it’s ideal for smaller kitchens (or kitchenettes) with limited space for appliances.  

Key features:

• 10 preset cooking functions (toast, crumpet, bake, roast, grill, pizza, air fry, reheat, warm and slow cook)
• 22L capacity
• Dual speed convection
• Element iQ system to detect where heat is needed the most
• LCD display
• Clear, see-through glass door design

Best for: Those wanting to cook and clean with speed 

Thanks to cutting-edge technology, this air fryer delivers super-hot air flow and crispy, tender food with 95% less oil. Perfect for families, you can cook up to six portions at a time. 

Choose from six functions at the touch of a button, including air fry, roast, broil and reheat. 

The simple digital control pad even remembers personal settings so you can re-create your favourite dishes quickly with minimal preheating time. 

After you cook up a storm, you’ll love that the air fryer’s cooking trays and basket are removable and dishwasher safe, making clean up a breeze.

Key features: 

• 6 preset cooking functions (air fry, roast, grill, bake, reheat, dehydrate)
• 5.7L capacity
• See-through window and internal lighting
• Air flow technology for crispy, tender results
• Cooking basket and cooking trays non-stick and dishwasher safe

Best for: Students seeking a budget-friendly air fryer for reheating last night’s takeaways

Whether you’re craving crispy falafel, hash browns, or fish and chips, this air fryer is an affordable option for flat dinners. 

With a digital touchscreen, it’s easy to use. As well as cooking flavourful meals, happy customers say the air fryer is ideal for heating up leftovers.

Key features:

• 8 preset cooking functions (chips, drumsticks, ribs, shrimp, steak, fish, cake, warm)
• 6L capacity
• Cool touch handle
• Adjustable 60-minute timer