Cook up a treat with the best dual air fryer

We all know Ninja is the king of kitchen appliances and this air fryer with over 14,000 five-star reviews definitely takes the crown. For starters, its dual drawers hold a massive 9.5 litres of food — which makes around four to eight portions — so it’s ideal if you’re a big foodie or have many mouths to feed. That being said, it is quite big, so if your kitchen is quite compact or you don’t have a lot of side space, be aware it will take up a lot of room. With its six different functions, you can create an array of cuisines, from cakes to crispy chips.

If you’re after a large dual-air fryer but need a cheaper alternative to the Ninja, then the Tower T17088 Vortx is a good choice. With a nine-litre capacity, 12 pre-set options for different foods and Smart Finish Sync, you’ll be cooking up a feast in no time. There’s even a grill and bake function too, so you really won't ever need to use your oven again. It’s not as good-looking as some of the other options on our list, but it is quite a bit lighter than the Ninja, in case you want something that’s portable for your kitchen.

We love how sleek-looking this dual air fryer is, and our Homes Product Writer was highly impressed by it too. With its touch-screen buttons, you can navigate this air fryer's six settings with ease, while the SyncCook and SyncFinish give you the option to match the finish time for both baskets or cooking. Again, it is quite a large appliance, but that’s to be expected with a dual air fryer. We’re also big fans of the progress bar display, which shows the cooking status of your food from preheat to cook. Plus, there’s even a message bar that provides prompts such as ‘add food’ and ‘turn food’, so it always turns out perfect.

Our review: “I’ve cooked a whole host of things with this air fryer — I’ve made jacket potatoes, stuffed chicken breast, grilled naan bread, roasted carrots, and so much more. It took me a little time to figure out the timings and temperatures compared to a regular oven, but after a little trial and error, it was easy! It's got a dial and a touch-screen panel displaying things really clearly, so it’s really straightforward to select the program and temperature."

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. This dual air fryer is equipped with several auto-cooking functions for items like chicken, steak, fish and more, so you can make tasty food quickly without having to faff around with setting timers. 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 was also a big fan of the Sync Finish, so all the components of her meal were finished at the same time. 

Our review: “The Salter Dual Air Fryer is honestly so useful that I could potentially see myself not switching on an oven again. The best feature of the Salter air fryer is, of course, the dual drawers. You can batch-cook your ingredients if it’s a big batch and you need to cook them exactly the same. Or you can sync the drawers so they finish together. If you're looking to cook a small portion of food, you only need one drawer, which means less cleaning.”

Read our full Salter EK4548 Dual Air Fryer review.

Reviewed by senior writer Becky Fuller: I have three teenagers and one small air fryer. As a result, I don't use it too often because it doesn't fit all our food in. It also doesn't help that my daughter is vegetarian meaning I often have to cook things separately.

The Cosori dual air fryer is perfect for us as a family of 4 - including 2 boys with enormous appetites. It's very simple to use, though one gripe I do have is that when you switch it on you have to remember to deselect the pre-heat (if desired) and if you only want to use one side you need to de-select the other. I'd prefer it if you had to select it if you do want it, if that makes sense!

Cooking wise, it's really powerful and crisps things up nicely. I am also really impressed with the kebab sticks and rack that came with it - I've used them often and it makes for a really quick and easy dinner.

The two separate drawers means I can cook for me and the boys in one side while putting my daughter's food in the other, or, as has often happened while testing this, my son can cook himself nuggets and chips and it'll all be ready at the same time rather than having to wait, or use the oven.

Overall I really love this air fryer, and I'd happily recommend it to larger families. However, it is very big, and that's worth bearing in mind if you don't have a lot of counter space. I kept my old one in a cupboard, but this wouldn't fit in one.

Another slightly smaller dual air fryer on our list, but one that is still mighty with an impressive 2400 wattage power. As well as clear instructions, this air fryer comes with some food charts to help get you started if you've never used one before or are after some inspiration. You can bake, roast, air fry and dehydrate in the Salter EK4750BLK, as well as sync and match finish times. We think it's one of the best-looking air fryers out there, and we're big fans of its matte finish and LED touch-screen.

Customer review: "I was looking for an air fryer and saw the Ninja XL one, which was almost £100 more expensive and found this one after loads of research. It’s big and perfect for my family's needs. It’s silent and so easy to clean. I bought silicone inserts for the trays, too, which make it easier, and the sync and match function to have food ready in both trays at the same time with different cooking times is great! 10/10 would recommend!!"

If you want a Ninja but don't need one as big as the one above, 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.

Our review: "I love how simple the Ninja Foodi Dual Zone Air Fryer is to use. It's made me more creative and spontaneous with my food choices as I now have more time to prepare my lunch and dinner because it cuts the cooking time drastically. Each meal feels healthier as I'm using less oil, and I'm able to cook two things at once without fussing over different pans and the oven. Whilst you can cook a whole small chicken inside each drawer, I would've liked to have more space to be able to fit a larger one in, but I 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.

If you’re looking for a budget-buy dual air fryer, then this one from Sur La Table is a decent contender. Reviewers on Costco have even claimed it’s just as good as the Ninja, and at a fraction of the price, you’re winning. However, you need to be a member to purchase this from Costco, which is why we found it on Amazon for you. It has Smart Sync Finish, so you can cook two meals separately but allow them to finish at the same time. And, unlike the Ninja, this one has seven settings as opposed to six, with the additional one being a ‘keep warm’ function — always handy to have in our eyes.

With its flexible design featuring an extra-large 7L drawer or two 3.5L drawers with a removable divider, meal prep just got easier. Boasting a powerful 2300W and six cooking functions, from frying to baking and even dehydrating, this Salter dual air fryer does it all effortlessly. Plus, the digital LED touch display lets you customise your cooking settings, while the handy viewing window makes peeking at your delicious creations a breeze. There is no need to worry about the clean-up, thanks to the removable non-stick cooking tray.

Our review: "I cannot get enough of this dual-view air fryer. I am notoriously bad for starting dinner and getting distracted, then returning to burnt inedible food. But this Salter dual air fryer is amazing as it has a 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."

The COSORI Smart Air Fryer TwinFry is ideal for up to eight people with a basket that can also can be split into two 5L sections with a removable divider, letting you cook two meals at once. The Dual Blaze Tech uses 4 heating elements to evenly cook and it is 45% energy saving and 65% faster. With 8 functions- Air Fry, Roast, Bake, Reheat, Grill, Dry, SyncCook and SyncFinish—all in one appliance, this air fryer is sure to make your life easier.

The Cookwise 9L Dual Air Fryer features a sensitive LED display that is simple to operate and large windows with light to help you monitor the status of the food inside to avoid undercooking or overcooking. The 9L super-large dual frying baskets can work independently or together and it comes with nine cooking pre-sets for various food types. With an intelligent shake reminder, the dual air fryer will alert you when it’s time to flip food as well.

The Tower T17138 Vortx Elite is equipped with Vortx technology that rapidly circulates hot air around food, cooking up to 30% faster than a conventional oven. It also cooks food with a delicious crispy texture because little to no oil is required, making it much healthier. It has two cooking with large 5.2L capacity which can be used together or separately and can cook healthy meals for up to six people.

The Ninja Foodi MAX Dual Zone Air Fryer, 9.5L features sleek copper accents and comes with a pair of silicone tongs. There are 6 cooking functions: Max Crisp, Air Fry, Roast, Bake, Reheat, Dehydrate and you can save up to 65% on your energy bill with this new addition to your kitchen. With two separate cooking zones, you can also cook two types of food in two different ways at the same time with no oil, making you healthier, more efficiently.

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. 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.

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