Air Fryer Buying Guide: What Actually Matters
Capacity, wattage and presets explained — cut through the marketing and pick the right air fryer.
It's not about the presets
Air fryers are everywhere, but the specs that matter are simple.
Capacity
- 1–2 people: 2–3L is plenty.
- Families: look at 5L+.
- Batch cooking: 7L+ saves time.
Wattage
Higher wattage (1400W+) means faster, crispier results — but it's only useful if the basket is big enough to match.
What to ignore
Dozens of 'presets' are mostly marketing. A timer and temperature dial is all you truly need.