Best air fryers under £100 for healthy cooking on a budget

This bespoke air fryer designed by chef Gino D'Acampo has a 6L capacity basket, soft touch handle and dials, variable temperature and timer controls and automatic cut-off.

A great bargain buy from Asda. This dual air fryer features 2 x 4.5L capacity baskets with separate cooking controls, a touch screen LED panel, 8 preset functions and removable dishwasher safe cooking baskets & trays with non-stick coating for easy cleaning.

This Russell Hobbs Satisfry Air & Grill Multi Cooker claims to save up 44 per cent energy versus a conventional oven. In addition, it cooks up to 70 per cent faster than its predecessor and is up to 76 per cent faster than a conventional oven. It has a larger 5.5L capacity, so it's ideal for cooking healthy chips for all the family. Crisp, brown and bake with minimal oil in this easy-to-use air fryer – now under £100.

Customer review: "Saves time and no doubt electricity bill. Easy to clean with plenty of room for just about any sized meal. It’s a case of experimenting with what to cook, but so far I’m well pleased and it’s a great replacement for my halogen oven."

First up on our list and just coming up under budget is the Instant Pot Vortex Plus ClearCook Air Fryer. We love it for the vast variety of settings it has, you can air fry, roast, bake, grill, reheat and dehydrate with this clever gadget and you can easily see how your food is progressing without opening the basket as it has a see-through window with a light inside. It features a touchscreen display with a control dial as well as pre-set buttons so you can easily adjust time and temperature to suit whatever you're whipping up.

Our review: "Overall, I'm impressed with the performance of this product. Whether it was baking brownies or roasting chicken, the air fryer delivered every time. I like the fact that you're able to adjust the temperature and time cooking (even when in use). I've found that going from an oven, some of my timings were off - so I'm getting used to how long items need to be cooked for. That said, I wouldn't go a week without using this now."

Read our full Instant Vortex Plus 6-in-1 Air Fryer review

This Morphy Richards Digital Dual Basket Air fryer is designed to use minimal oil and provide maximum flavour. With its digital temperature control for increased accuracy and reliability and 14 different cooking settings, making your meals will become hassle-free. The two baskets that can be used independently and the crisping trays comes with silicon-rubber feet for added stability. The window also makes it possible to see your food being prepared to avoid over or under-cooking.

Available in green, grey, blue, cream and black in a retro-inspired design, the Swan Retro Air Fryer will certainly look the part on your countertops and is a great option for those looking for an air fryer to match other coloured appliances in their kitchen. As well as looking good, it's equipped with safety features like a safe start sensor that means the fryer won't work unless the tray is in properly, auto-stop when the cooking timer ends and non-slip feet. With temperature control dials and a mechanical timer, you can cook a wide variety of foods quickly and easily in the six-litre cooking tray.

Customer review: "Bought as a present for someone who loves vintage kitchenware to match her blue kettle. She is very pleased with it and it is in daily use especially for the kids tea. Very simple to use and easy to clean."

Another option from Salter on our list, the Salter EK4750 Dual Air Fryer is ideal if you're looking for an air fryer that you can use to cook multiple things at once. It has a generous 7.4-litre capacity across the whole air fryer with two non-stick cooking chambers so you can make meals for the whole family inside. Not only that, but it also offers a range of versatile cooking functions, including air fry, bake, roast and dehydrate, to cook a variety of savoury and sweet delights. The sync and match cook functions allow both compartments to be ready at the same time.

Customer review: "General impression is that it does a good job on everything from oven chips to small joints of meat. Controls are simple and easy to use and containers are easy to clean."

This little Salter EK2817H 2L Air Fryer is currently on sale for just over £30, so if you're not sure whether an air fryer is for you, you can give it a go without breaking the bank. It's straightforward to use, thanks to its 30-minute timer, adjustable temperature settings and indicator lights. It preheats in just five minutes so you can serve up meals for one to two people in no time and it includes a removable non-stick frying rack for simple cleaning. Overall, we think this convenient and compact air fryer is a great option for those new to the world of air fryers.

Customer review: "Purchased this after contemplating getting an air fryer for many months. Wanted something relatively inexpensive but still decent quality - which this very much is. Very easy to use and cooked perfectly from the first use. Small enough to store easily both in and out of kitchen cupboards and not look like and eye sore. The capacity is small as stated but is more that enough for someone living alone or cooking meals for one."

Little to no oil is needed to crisp, brown and bake as required with the Russell Hobbs 26500 SatisFry Small Digital Air Fryer. It's designed to cook for one to two people and can hold a maximum of 700g of chips to ensure they get the right amount of crispiness they need. If you're not sure how long things will take to cook in your air fryer, there are seven pre-set cooking functions that are already set to the right time and temperature, including settings for chicken, steak, pork chops and baking, too.

Customer review: "I've found this a perfect addition to my kitchen. Easy to use and clean and energy saving. I also got some air fryer liners which help keep the mess to the minimum. there are pre-set cooking times that are easy to understand. I've so far not managed to poison myself yet. Ideal for one or two people, I would recommend this product."

If you're regularly cooking for the whole family, the Tower T17071 7L Vortx Vizion Air Fryer will help you to cook faster, easier and healthier than ever. It features an extra-large cooking basket with a seven-litre capacity and uses rapid circulation technology to cook your food in less time compared to a conventional oven, without compromising on taste. It has easy-to-control dials that can be used to set the timer for up to 30 minutes and temperature between 80 to 200 degrees. We love that it's got a viewing window and internal light so you can check on what's cooking without opening the basket.

Customer review: "I bought a small one and so was impressed I went out and bought this larger one. It's so easy to do everything from warm a quiche or a sausage roll to roast potatoes with a meat dish. Save a lot of power and time, and the interior and support trivet are non stick and really easy to clean. I'd thoroughly recommend buying one."

Combining the benefits of a health grill and an air fryer in one is the Tefal Easy Fry Precision 2-in-1 Digital Air Fryer and Grill. It comes with a sizzling grill plate, which is great for cooking meat and fish, and it's made from die-cast aluminium to give it those authentic grill marks when you're searing your meals to perfection. The clever air circulation design ensures food is excellently crispy when using it on air fryer mode and it also comes with a 60-minute timer and auto alert function for your convenience.

Customer review: "Really nice air fryer this. I have used it to cook halloumi, chicken thighs, pork steaks, and rump steaks so far. Really happy with the cooking instructions and abilities of the fryer. The steaks were perfect, and it's so much easier to clean the tray and grill than stinking out my entire house with a griddle pan. So glad I bought this."

This neat, multifunctional health grill and air fryer has 16 cooking functions and a spacious 3.8L capacity. It's versatile and can even accommodate small Pyrex dishes or silicone bakeware – ideal for browning a portion of lasagne. The display has touch controls so you can set the time and temperature with precision. Finally, Salter claims that this appliance can save you 68 per cent on your energy bill*.

*Comparing the energy used (kWh) per kg of chicken using a 1.8 kW oven.

Customer review: "Extremely amazing grill /air fryer and with so many functions can cook any meal quickly and without any issues and fantastic value for money would highly recommend."