The Dual Air did a marvellous job of roasting some new potatoes to produce rough and ready homemade wedges. I simply cut them in half, tossed them in olive oil, and cooked them at full power for 18 minutes – my children loved the end result. Potatoes and sweetcorn by Salter Dual Air. Sausages cooked in Salter Aerogrill Air fryers are one of the biggest selling kitchen appliances on the market due to their compact size and speedy cooking times. While there might be an overwhelming number of models out there, the best air fryer not only cuts down on cooking time and on oil, it can also save you money. Air fryers are far more energy efficient than ovens and require less time to heat up, allowing you to cook your favourite oven foods, vegetables and more, in record time. I decided to keep things simple and tried some home-made air-fried chips, which turned out to be very crispy and the kids didn’t complain. As well as observing how well they cook a single portion of potatoes and vegetables, or single pieces of protein such as fish and steak, we also fill each air fryer to its advertised capacity. This shows us how consistently each appliance cooks across the board, to ensure that four-portion air fryer really is big enough for a family dinner. So you have to take into consideration your kitchen countertop space. It is a precious commodity and if you’re considering the Salter Dual Air Fryer, be aware of how much room it takes up. It measures 40cm in length, 36.1cm in width, and 32cm in height – that is bigger than your average four-slice toaster. If you already have a microwave, kettle, toaster and perhaps a food blender, you may have to think about where your air fryer will go, or do you have cupboard space for it?

I was sceptical about the health benefits of air frying but my mind has been opened up to the many options available - particularly the child-friendly meals that could be created from scratch with fresh ingredients but a crispy, fried finish to keep the kids happy. There is also a range of Salter ‘Let’s go healthy’ air fryer recipes so you enjoy fried food with little or no oil.All that space isn’t just there so you can bulk fry chips, though. The extra-large capacity houses Tefal’s 2in1 function, which enables you to cook two different elements of your meal in one place. With a rotating stirring paddle on the bottom and a static upper tray on top, you can cook a curry and air fry samosas in the same machine, saving on time and washing up. The Salter Dual Air Fryer is honestly so useful that I could potentially see myself not switching on an oven again. Almost everything that you can cook in an oven can be put in the air fryer instead, with less need for oil and my waistline has definitely thanked me for it. An air fryer is essentially a small convection oven. It circulates hot air around the food to get that crispy outer layer and fluffy or moist inside. It is also more energy-efficient due to its size and power, compared to heating your kitchen oven.

Scared of oil splats and spills? Forget about pots and pans and browse our popular Tefal fryers to fry tasty treats safely. Control how well done you want your food by setting the temperature and achieve the perfect level of crunch. Keeping your safety in mind, most of our models have a built-in cool zone, which prevents your fryer from getting hot on the outside. We also have health fryers available from top brands including Tefal Actifry, which offers a healthier alternative to frying without compromising on the crunch or taste. Only one spoonful of oil is enough to whip up delicious dishes such as stir-fries, roast potatoes and curries. Gone are the days of slaving over the stove for the perfect roast. Now all you need is the air fryer and a dash of oil (approx. one tablespoon). While you might know the brand best for its high-quality kitchen scales, Salter also produces a range of cookware, kitchen accessories and home appliances – including air fryers. One of its latest dual-drawer models, the Salter Dual Digital air fryer offers all the convenience and healthy cooking options of a standard air fryer, while benefiting from the added versatility and functionality afforded by its twin-basket setup. Alongside a roomy overall capacity of 7.6 litres, the Dual Digital has all the standard settings we’ve come to expect from the best dual air fryers, including a range of preset options and sync-and-match features. The booklet also explains all the different timings and how to use the settings for air frying, baking, roasting, grilling and dehydrating. How to clean the Aero Grill ProWe grilled a piece of cod with lemon and herbs which took just ten minutes and we only had to turn it once on the grill. Aluminium foil can go in the air fryer basket as a base for certain foods but only use a small amount and only in the basket of the air fryer. Never wrap or cover the food or use an excessive amount of foil as the less foil you use, the more airflow you’ll have. And since cooking time is reduced, the nutrients, minerals, vitamins, and all-important flavours are retained when grilled.

While the Salter comes with a recipe booklet, there will obviously be some of your favourite recipes that aren’t included. The best models will have a number of basics you should look out for. These include weight and temperature settings, so you can adjust the heat and cook time to suit your ingredients. The best feature of the Salter air fryer is of course the dual drawers. You can batch cook your ingredients if it’s a big batch and you need to cook them exactly the same. Or you can sync the drawers, so they finish together. If you're looking to cook a small portion of food you only need one drawer and it means less cleaning. The biggest bonus about owning an air fryer is not only the promise of cutting down your cooking time but doing so with as little need for oil as possible, not to mention it saves energy on the household bills. It means you can still achieve that deep-fried effect you're probably craving after healthy eating, without that unhealthy aftertaste.We found the unboxing and setting up of the Aero Grill a simple and easy process and although the machine doesn’t take up a lot of space (much less than a small microwave) it is quite heavy and is best kept in one place rather than moving around. The drawers are bigger, too. Nine and-a-half litres of cooking space overall with the Ninja. Although it doesn't make all that much difference in the real world to be honest. Just like the Salter there's a sync and match setting and, just like the Salter, it swallows up a small basket of chips with ease. If you need to cook a whole meal in one go, look for models with multiple cooking zones. The Power Air Fryer Oven is a multi-functional cooker—an air fryer, rotisserie oven and dehydrator all in one. And enjoy homemade crispy chips in minutes with our chip fryers, available in a range of capacities. While most deep fat fryers come with a removable bowl for convenient cleaning, others come with a rise and fall basket to help drain excess oil from food. While foil is a great idea to help with the excess mess, the air fryer can adequately cook without and was designed to not be used with lots of aluminium foil. Is air frying good for you?

Air fryers work by convection, meaning they circulate hot air around your food, ensuring every bit of surface area is exposed to the oil and heat. You simply need to spray or pour a little oil onto whatever you’re cooking before switching on the appliance – although you don’t always have to use oil if you don’t want to. Add just a dash, however, and a clever chemical process called the Maillard reaction creates a crispy result with far less fat – up to 99% in some cases.One of the most popular foods to air fry is potatoes with different options for chips, potato wedges and roast potatoes. But with the Ninja, you can tell where that extra money is spent in the feel of its operation and although there's little to divide these two on the results of the food, the price difference will bother some. If you can afford it, go for the Ninja. I'd say it clinches it by a whisker. But, even if you can afford the premium, don't overlook the Salter. Its array of functions is hard to beat, and it does seem to have a slight edge on cooking times and crispiness of chips.