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Black Friday 2026: the air fryers worth watching

Air fryers are some of the most visible appliances during Black Friday. Before you look at the discount, settle on the capacity your household needs and choose between a single basket and two independent zones. Those are the two criteria that set the models below apart.

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The models worth watching

Models taken from our buying guides. We don't list prices, so check the current offer on Amazon.

  1. Best overall

    Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer 10.4L Dual Zone

    Its 10.4 L splits into two synced zones or one large MegaZone drawer, ideal for families of four or more.

    From our guide: Ninja vs Philips Air Fryers: Which Should You Buy in 2026?

    Photo: © Ninja

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  2. Best value

    Philips Airfryer 3000 Series XL - 6.2L

    A single 6.2 L basket, Rapid Air technology and 14 cooking modes: simple and compact, it is enough for households of one to four.

    From our guide: Ninja vs Philips Air Fryers: Which Should You Buy in 2026?

    Photo: © Philips

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  3. Best for narrow kitchens

    Ninja Foodi MAX Double Stack XL Air Fryer - 9.5L

    Two independent 4.75 L drawers stacked vertically: 9.5 L in total in a width of about 28 cm, with cooking on up to four levels.

    From our guide: Best Large Air Fryer for Big Families: 5 XXL Models for 2026

    Photo: © Ninja

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  4. Best smart model

    Philips Airfryer Combi XXL Connected - 8.3L

    8.3 L, 22 functions, a built-in food thermometer and Wi-Fi control via the HomeID app, for those who cook one large dish at a time.

    From our guide: Ninja vs Philips Air Fryers: Which Should You Buy in 2026?

    Photo: © Philips

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  5. Best budget smart pick

    Xiaomi Smart Air Fryer Pro 4L

    OLED screen, viewing window, 11 modes and the Xiaomi Home app: features that are rare at entry level.

    From our guide: Best Budget Air Fryer 2026: 5 Entry-Level Models Worth Buying

    Photo: © Xiaomi

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F · A · Q

Frequently asked questions

For one or two people, 2 to 4 L (2.1 to 4.2 qt) is enough. For three or four, aim for 4.5 to 6 L (4.8 to 6.3 qt). For five or more, go for 6 to 8 L (6.3 to 8.5 qt) or larger, or a dual-zone model that cooks a main and a side dish at the same time.

A dual-basket air fryer cooks two foods at different settings and has them ready at the same time, but it's wider or taller. A single basket takes up less counter space and suits one dish at a time.

It helps if you follow guided recipes or want to check on your food from your phone. For everyday cooking, a model without an app cooks just as well.