Air fryer guides

The best dual basket air fryer picks for cooking two foods at once. A research-based shortlist of dual zone models with real sizes, prices, and trade-offs.

The best air fryer for two people, from a quiet 2.6-quart mini to a dual-basket Ninja, sized for real couple portions, with honest pros, cons, and prices.

The best compact air fryers for tight counters and 1-2 people, ranked by footprint, capacity, value, and storability so a small kitchen never feels cramped.

The best budget air fryer picks that crisp just as well as pricey models. Our research-based shortlist of the top air fryer under $100, with sizes and prices.

A practical air fryer buying guide on how to choose an air fryer that fits your kitchen, household size, and cooking habits, with the trade-offs that matter.

Air fryer vs toaster oven, settled. A research-based guide to speed, versatility, price, and exactly which countertop cooker you should buy for your kitchen.

Can you use parchment paper in an air fryer? Yes, with a few rules. Here is what is safe, what really burns, and how to use perforated liners safely at home.

The most common air fryer mistakes new owners make, from overcrowding to skipping the oil, plus the easy fixes that get you crispy, evenly cooked results.

How to clean an air fryer without wrecking it: a two minute after-use routine, a monthly deep clean for the heating element, and what to never use on it.

Why your air fryer is smoking, from grease on the heating element to first-use off-gassing, plus the simple fixes that stop the smoke without ruining dinner.