Air fryers are amazing, objectively speaking. The fact that you can crisp something up fast is great; doing so without the use of oil, even more impressive. If you’re curious about the science behind it, all you’re doing is removing moisture from the food faster than a conventional oven can. The faster you do it, the crispier the food gets. If you’re looking to finally join Team Air Fryer, we have some options for you.
The following air fryers are all currently discounted well below their list price, and some more than others. All are currently less than $100, which is a small price to pay for your new favorite appliance.
Oster Diamond Force — $63
This air fryer has a five-quart capacity and a dishwasher safe cooking basket. It has eight preset cooking options and can heat up to 400 degrees F. This model usually runs for about $100, but you can get it right now from Best Buy—where it has a 4.6/5 based on 50 reviews—for $63.
Chefman TurboFry Touch — $60
The five-quart Chefman TurboFry Touch’s cooking temps range from 200 to 400 degrees F. It has a display that alerts you when to flip your food over to ensure an even crisp. It usually runs between $80 to $100, according to Camelcamelcamel, but you can get it for $60 at Amazon right now.
CRUX Digital Air Fryer — $60
The CRUX has a “TurboCrisp technology” that is supposed to cook 50% faster than traditional ovens. This air fryer will give you eight quarts of space, which they say is about 6.6 pounds of food good for six to eight people. You can cook up to 400 degrees F and will have eight preset cook modes to choose from. Per its price history on Honey, it typically runs between $80 and $130, but you can grab one on sale right now for $60 on Best Buy right now.
Beautiful 19019 Drew Barrymore — $55
The Beautiful 19019 air fryer holds six quarts of food and offers a cooking range between 90 and 400 degrees F. It has a 60-minute automatic shut-off function, which is a nice bonus if you often worry you forgot to turn something off. This fryer usually runs for $88, according to Honey’s price history, but as of this writing, it is available for $55 from Newegg.
DASH Tasti-Crisp Electric Air Fryer — $45
If you’re looking for a cheaper, smaller capacity air fryer that will still get the job done, this one is a good bet. It offers a temperature range from 200- to 400-degrees F with a capacity of 2.6 quarts and a “shake function” that chimes halfway through cooking to remind you to shift your food around, so it crisps evenly. Previously priced at around $70, it now retails for $50—and you can get it for $45 at Target right now.