10 best dual air fryers for quick, easy teas – tested and reviewed

If you want a Ninja but don't need a really huge model, then this 7.6-litre one could do it instead. It has the same features as the Ninja Max Dual Zone Air Fryer, but the main difference is that it's lighter and can't hold as much food. The tester loves "how simple the Ninja Foodi Dual Zone Air Fryer is to use".

We love how an air fryer can make us more creative and spontaneous with our food choices; the tester now has more time to prepare their lunch and dinner because it cuts the cooking time drastically, which is a massive bonus. And, thanks to the dual drawers, you're able to cook two things at once without fussing over different pans and the oven.

It can help you craft healthier meals, too. The tester notes that their "meal feels healthier as [they're] using less oil". But, they would've liked to have more space to be able to fit a larger one in, but they understand that this may be tricky as there are two zones instead of one.

Read our full Ninja Foodi Dual Zone AF300UK Air Fryer review.

We love how sleek-looking this dual air fryer is, and our Homes Product Writer was highly impressed by it too. She's tested a "whole host of things with this air fryer", - including jacket potatoes, stuffed chicken breast, grilled naan bread, roasted carrots, and so much more. This is thanks to the air fryer's six settings. We’re also big fans of the progress bar display, which shows the cooking status of your food from preheat to cook.

Though it took them a little time to figure out the timings and temperatures compared to a regular oven, after a little trial and error, it was easy! Many users, as well as our tester, appreciate the dial and the touchscreen panel. As such, it’s really straightforward to select the program and temperature.

Other features we loved are the "SyncCook and SyncFinish", which is a fancy, new feature to a select few air fryers. It's the epitome of convenience, in our eyes. It gives you the option to match the finish time for both baskets or cooking. Plus, there’s even a message bar that provides prompts such as ‘add food’ and ‘turn food, ’ so it always turns out perfect. Just remember, it is quite a large appliance, but that’s to be expected with a dual air fryer.

Read our full Vortex Plus Dual Drawer 8-in-1 Air Fryer review.

Another brand we can rely on to kit our kitchen out with reliable, quality products is Salter. On testing the Salter EK4548, our Commercial Content Editor said she cooked up a storm with this air fryer, including different potato dishes, crispy bacon and Brussels sprouts and bacon for Christmas dinner. She adds: "I could potentially see myself not switching on an oven again". High praise.

Well, this Salter dual air fryer is equipped with two drawers (perfect for families and batch cooking) - and the tester liked the ease of relying on "several auto-cooking functions for items like chicken, steak, fish and more", so there's "no faff" with timings and temperatures, nor any waste of food. She was also a big fan of the Sync Finish, so all the components of her meal were finished at the same time. That'll be sure to improve tea time.

Read our full Salter EK4548 Dual Air Fryer review.

This Cosori Air Fryer was reviewed by Senior Writer Becky Fuller, who has three teenagers and one small air fryer. As a result, she doesn't use it too often because it doesn't fit all their food in. Plus, if you have family members practicing different diets (i.e. veggie, like Becky's daughter), you may need enough space to cook things separately. Becky says this COSORI pick is perfect for a family of four - including two boys with enormous appetites - thanks to its large 8.5L capacity and dual drawers.

Becky says it's "very simple to use", and cooking-wise, it's really "powerful and crisps things up nicely". She was also impressed with the accessories that come with the COSORI Air Fryer, namely the kebab sticks and rack that came with it. She's used them often and "it makes for a really quick and easy dinner", which is what air fryers are best for (!) And, with dual air fryers, Becky loves that she can cook for herself and her sons whilst putting her veggie daughter's food in the other compartment.

And, the standout: all the food is ready at the same time rather than having to wait, or use the oven.

Overall, our Senior Writer really loves this air fryer, and she'd happily recommend it to larger families for its utter convenience when cooking separate meals and catering to different preferences and diets. However, it is very big, and that's worth bearing in mind if you don't have a lot of counter space. Becky kept her old air fryer in a cupboard, but this COSORI Dual Air Fryer wouldn't fit in one. Also, another gripe: the pre-heat and side selection are automatic and must be manually turned off if not needed, which some users, like Becky, may find inconvenient. She would prefer it if you had to select it if you want it.

Read our full review of the Cosori Dual Air Fryer.

This Salter French-Door Style XL Air Fryer Oven has a 15-litre capacity, perfect for whole chickens or large meals. Commercial Content Writer Natalie Knowles tested this reliable Salter appliance, who calls it a "step up from any air fryer [she's] used". Why, you ask? Well, thanks to the drawer divider, it can be used to create two 7.5L sections and cook different dishes simultaneously. She adds that it "has replaced the need for an oven in my kitchen". With no pre-heat, this air fryer circulates the heat well, and the cooking racks are adjustable to fit more food in - for a huge cooking appliance.

Natalie loves the dishwasher-safe accessories, which "let you switch between cooking methods"; they include racks, baskets, a drawer divider, and a rotisserie bar with forks and tongs. And, by using the touch-screen panel, you can choose from six pre-sets (air fry, roast, or bake, set a 60-minute timer, and use sync and match functions to ensure different sections finish cooking together", she explains.
She adds that if you've used a digital air fryer before, you'll have no problems with the controls. However, if you're new to them, read the manual to get the hang of these new fancy features.

In addition to the programming and impressive capacity, this Salter pick is "great for separating foods". For example, Natalie is not a fan of cheese, and her partner doesn't like fish - but this Salter pick means that they can cook a meal with one appliance, and everyone's happy (!) She's catered for Christmas and Boxing Day with ease, thanks to the triple shelving that sets it apart from other dual air fryers. Your food has plenty of clearance around it to cook evenly. Natalie found the function "fun" and roasted a chicken at Christmas: "[it] was amazing as the juices were constantly basting the bird".

There are a few other handy features worthy of note. We, personally, love the viewing window. The problem with air fryers, is that they're often opaque, and you have no idea how your food is doing unless you take out the drawer. This way, you can monitor food cooking without opening the doors.

Natalie says that the fan is positioned at the top of the appliance, so the food on the top rack browns faster. You don't have to, but swapping food on the top shelf with the middle or bottom shelf is a good idea. Handily, the appliance beeps halfway through cooking to tell you to flip your food. She adds that it has "a footprint similar to a dual-drawer air fryer, yet with more features". Overall, she's so pleased with this appliance, and if you're looking to replace an oven, this is a great choice...

It's the newest addition to the Ninja family. The Ninja Double Stack XL Vertical Dual Drawer Air Fryer comes with a pair of silicone tongs, and the extra-large 9.5L capacity feeds up to 8 people. Our tester liked the Ninja Double Stack XL Air Fryer. They add that it offers a compact yet spacious design that is ideal for small kitchens - and its large drawers and multi-level racks add versatility. Plus, the Sync function is a winner, ensuring perfect timing for meals, even a full Christmas dinner.

It cooks up to 55% faster than fan ovens, and you have four cooking levels that can be used at the same time. The rear fans ensure food is evenly cooked and crisped on all levels, too. It has six cooking functions: Max Crisp, Air Fry, Roast, Bake, Reheat and Dehydrate. However, they did have a few gripes, namely, the rear heating element causes uneven cooking. And, while slightly bulky, it’s a practical, cost-effective alternative to an oven, making it ideal for studios, campervans, or small households.

Read what we thought of the Ninja Double Stack XL Dual Drawer air fryer.

If you're on a tighter budget, this Ultenic K20 Dual Basket Air Fryer is a good option. Plus, it's 80% more energy efficient than a traditional oven. Our tester used the Ultenic K20 Dual Basket Air Fryer extensively over two months and found it to be a versatile and efficient kitchen appliance.

They appreciated its dual-drawer design, which allows for simultaneous cooking of different items at separate temperatures and times. The air fryer excelled at cooking various foods, including boiled eggs, fish fingers, sweet potato fries, tofu, and croutons, and reheating items like quiche. And, the results were consistently crisp and flavourful. In terms of speed and ease, the air fryer surpassed traditional oven cooking, which is what you'd expect from an air fryer.

The appliance was sturdy, with a sleek design and an intuitive digital display. Although it emitted some noise during operation, it was not disruptive (OK for open-plan living), and smells were well-contained without smoke or fumes. The only big difficulty they encountered was sliding the drawers in and out, so it may take a "knack" to master this. But, overall, our tester was impressed by the air fryer’s ease of use, capacity, and ability to deliver excellent results quickly and with minimal mess. They deemed it a valuable alternative to a regular oven and much more convenient.

Read our full review of the Ultenic K20 Dual Basket Air Fryer.

With its flexible design featuring an extra-large 7L drawer or two 3.5L drawers with a removable divider, meal prep just got easier. Our tester "cannot get enough of this dual-view air fryer". They are notoriously bad for starting dinner and getting distracted, then returning to burnt, inedible food. (Nightmare!) But this Salter Dual Air Fryer is an amazing tool for them in the kitchen.

Boasting a powerful 2300W and six cooking functions, from frying to baking and even dehydrating, this Salter dual air fryer does it all effortlessly. Our tester loves the lit-up viewing window, which makes keeping an eye on your meal much easier. Another lifeline feature is that you can sync both baskets so that all food is cooked to perfection at the same time, which is great for family meals. Thanks to the digital LED touch display, you can customise your cooking settings. There is no need to worry about the clean-up, thanks to the removable, non-stick cooking tray. Fantastic!

The Instant Vortex Plus VersaZone Air Fryer easily transforms from a single 8.5 L basket air fryer to a dual air fryer with two 4.2 L zones with the removable divider. Our tester, Emily, loved the Instant Vortex Plus VersaZone Air Fryer, praising its versatility in switching between one or two cooking zones.

It offers eight functions, including air frying, baking, roasting, grilling, reheating, and dehydrating, along with SyncCook and SyncFinish features. SyncCook lets you cook in both baskets using the same settings, while SyncFinish ensures both baskets finish cooking at the same time, even with different settings. Emily found it convenient for cooking different foods without needing to use an oven.

Overall, she described it as a sleek, easy-to-use appliance that delivers tasty results. It's just £99.99 and comparable to the Ninja Foodi MAX Dual Zone Air Fryer, which offers a slightly larger capacity of 9.5L and similar functions.

Read our full review of the Instant Vortex Plus VersaZone Air Fryer.

What makes this Ninja air fryer a best-selling appliance? The Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer Dual Air Fryer offers quick, healthy cooking with 65% faster speeds than a fan oven and 75% less fat. Its flexible design lets you choose between two cooking zones or one space for larger meals. With seven functions—including Air Fry, Roast, Bake, and Dehydrate—it handles all your cooking needs and is dishwasher-safe for effortless cleaning.

It is at a higher price point than other air fryers, but our tester was impressed with its cooking performance. Lorna found the Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer perfect for quick, healthy meals after work. Cooking with little to no oil was a new experience, but the results were impressive, especially with homemade chips. The setup was simple, and the air fryer’s speed—crispy chips in 15 minutes—was a game-changer.

Our tester noted that smaller foods like roasted veggies and thin fries sometimes fell through the tray gaps, making it challenging to transfer them to plates, particularly when using both compartments. But the non-stick trays were very easy to clean.

Read our full review of the Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer Dual Air Fryer 10.4L AF500UK.