10 best dual air fryers – 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.

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.

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.

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. The drawer divider can also be used to create two 7.5L sections and cook different dishes simultaneously. It has adjustable rack placements that let you cook on multiple levels to fit more food in. It includes dishwasher-safe accessories. These accessories let you switch between cooking methods, and they include racks, baskets, a drawer divider, and a rotisserie bar with forks and tongs.

Using the touchscreen control panel, you can choose from six cooking pre-sets. You can air fry, roast, or bake, set a 60-minute timer, and use sync and match functions to ensure different sections finish cooking together.

Commercial Content Writer Natalie Knowles tested it and said: "This appliance is a step up from any air fryer I've used. The cooking results are crisper; it must be to do with the air circulation and cooking racks. It has replaced the need for an oven in my kitchen. There's no preheating. You can partition it with the divider to convert it from a huge 15-litre cooking space to a dual air fryer. This is great for separating foods; for example, I'm not a fan of cheese, and my partner doesn't like fish, so at least we can cook a meal with one appliance, and everyone's happy! Also, if I'm cooking for myself, I can use one side and save on energy and washing up. The rotisserie function is fun, and I used it to roast chicken at Christmas. The flavour was amazing as juices were constantly basting the bird.

"If you've used a digital air fryer before, you'll have no problems with the controls. However, if you're new to it, read the manual. Features such as match and sync may be unfamiliar, but they're just a way of coordinating both sides of the air fryer to cook simultaneously.

"The fan is positioned at the top of the appliance, so the food on the top rack browns faster. Handily, the appliance beeps halfway through cooking to tell you to flip your food. You don't have to, but swapping food on the top shelf with the middle or bottom shelf is a good idea.

"Its capacity is impressive; I've catered for Christmas and Boxing Day with ease. The triple shelving sets it apart from other dual air fryers, as food has plenty of clearance around it to cook evenly. Also, the viewing window is handy for seeing when food is cooked without opening the doors.

"It has a footprint similar to a dual-drawer air fryer, yet more features. I'm 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. 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.

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 only difficulty they encountered was sliding the drawers in and out.

The air fryer excelled at cooking various foods, including boiled eggs, fish fingers, sweet potato fries, tofu, croutons, and reheating items like quiche. The results were consistently crisp and flavourful. In terms of speed and ease, the air fryer surpassed traditional oven cooking.

The appliance was sturdy, with a sleek design and an intuitive digital display. Although it emitted some noise during operation, it was not disruptive, and smells were well-contained without smoke or fumes.

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. 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 Instant Vortex Plus VersaZone Air Fryer easily transforms from a single 8.5L basket air fryer to a dual air fryer with two 4.2L zones with the removable divider. 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.

Our tester loved the Instant Vortex Plus VersaZone Air Fryer, praising its versatility in switching between one or two cooking zones. Emily found it especially 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.