Air fryers have been a craze for the past few years now, and if you’re looking to cut your cooking time, and save on energy bills at the same time, now’s the perfect time to invest in the smart cooking appliance as Ninja’s Dual Zone bestseller currently has 20% off at Amazon.
Ninja’s Foodi FlexDrawer Air Fryer is now down to £175.20 from £218.98, and it features seven cooking functions and two independent cooking zones, meaning you can cook your main and sides in one place.
The air fryer can feed up to 8 people, making it ideal for larger families, and the extra-large 10.4L MegaZone drawer can be used to cook larger foods and traybakes while the split 5.2L zones are great for sides such as chips, veg, or smaller meals.
According to Ninja, the air fryer uses up to 45% less energy than an oven (testing and calculations based on recommended cook time for sausages, using air fry function versus conventional ovens) – so not only are you saving time cooking in the kitchen, but you’ll be saving money too.
It’s non-stick and dishwasher safe too, so cleaning has never been easier. With over 32,000 five-star reviews, it’s not hard to see why so many shoppers are ditching their ovens for this nifty appliance, calling it a ‘game-changer’ and ‘unbelievably fast.’
One delighted customer said: “Love this air fryer, it looks fantastic and easy to use. Use it everyday and love the fact you can take the middle draw out for extra room which means I can now cook lasagna and shepherd’s pie in it. Wasn’t cheap but the amount of use it has had, it’s worth every penny!”
A second added: “Nothing not to like. Have a practically redundant pair of ovens. Never been a fan of sausages UNTIL cooked in the Ninja, no dried out skins just moist, moist, moist. For fish, vegetables and lots more you can’t go wrong. As for cleaning, literally swoosh out with hot soapy water and it’s done!”
While a third wrote: “Not used the oven since I bought this. Perfect size for larger families. Easy to use, not complicated, looks good and cooks everything amazing. Wish I had bought it a year or two ago.”
Despite plenty of glowing reviews, it seems not everyone is a fan of the air fryer with one disappointed customer saying: “The air fryer itself is nice and well-built, and it does the job decently. However, the photos they use to promote these air fryers are misleading. They make the fryer look massive, but in reality, you can only fit so much inside. I tried to cook chicken wings for a family of 5, but I had to stack the chicken on top of each other just to make it fit. For that reason, it took me 1 hour to cook the food because I had to pause just to rotate them. The air fryer is well-built but too small.”
As mentioned above, the air fryer boasts 7 cooking functions meaning you can air fry, max crisp, roast, bake, reheat, dehydrate and prove food. You can pick it up here on sale for £175.20 down from £218.98 now.
If you’re looking to spend significantly less on an air fryer, we’ve spotted some great budget-friendly alternatives, designed for different sized households. Ideal for smaller counterspaces, Salter’s 2L Compact Air Fryer is now £24.50 down from £49 at Argos. With a 2-litre capacity, there’s ample space for your favourite snacks or meals, and the adjustable temperature control allows you to set the perfect cooking conditions, ranging from 80°C to 200°C.Plus, the convenient schedule start time feature lets you plan your cooking ahead.
For those after a larger cooking space, Tefal’s Easy Fry EY901N40 8.3L Dual Air Fryer is now £99 down from £170 – saving shoppers £70. Like Ninja’s version, this practical air fryer features two different sized drawers, with one being 5.2L for larger items, and the other 3.1L for snacks and sides.