The Ultimate Air Fryer Guide: 2023 Edition | Gear Heads

Air fryers are all the rage, and for good reason. The best models cook food quickly and efficiently. We cooked thousands of french fries and more than 50 pounds of chicken to answer one question: Which air fryer reigns supreme?

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[johnlcq]

I was told getting older would be boring but this really gets me going

[DynaLowrider]

After about 7yrs, and well over 1000 meals - and probably just as many snacks, my GoWise USA air fryer (I named it R2Dfood) died last night. It wasn't the fault of the unit, either. My son was using R2 during a nasty thunderstorm in the area - there was a power blip (pretty sure it was Force lightning) and R2Dfood was killed. We will hold services tonight but in the meantime I am here researching a suitable replacement. It will not be easy to replace my reliable R2 unit but I am glad ATK is always here to help.

[metzidis]

These two are my favorite food reviewers . I love how they are very well informed and concise. They focus on the important aspects of cooking to improve utility and convenience for cook. They are fantastic

[jeanvignes]

I have the winner, from the makers of Instant Pot, and I love it. 5 slices of thick-cut bacon at 350 degrees F for 9 minutes is perfectly crisp and the extra grease is contained underneath the basket grating. No need to pre-heat or turn the bacon. Just put it in cold and go. Easy clean up, too.

[rainsoakedpuppy]

One thing that I love about America's Test Kitchen is that they really do stand by their recommendations. You will very often see recommended products being used in videos long after they attained that status. Case in point: The sponge Hannah used to demonstrate cleaning an air fryer heating element is an O-Cedar Scrunge, ATK's top pick for kitchen sponges.

[andCountingcom]

On your recommendation, I purchased an Instant pot air fryer. Best purchase I’ve made in a while! Easy to use, easy to clean, does a great job. Thank you!!!

[janetking]

I watched a LOT of you tube videos about air fryers to help me decide what brand was best. In the end, I decided why do I really need one. Messy and takes up real estate in the kitchen. But this video has set me back on the trail. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[stacyroberds]

You guys are the best! Never steered me wrong yet! This summer i purchased the Instant Air Fryer and it has been revolutionary. First off, I don’t have AC so in the summer it was amazing to be able to cook so many things without heating up the house. So fast to heat up frozen rolls without waiting for the big oven to get to temperature. Best grill cheese sandwiches I have ever made. No burning. I actually did not bother using my propane grill because the temp was so controlled the summer hamburgers were perfect every time without needing to run outside checking only to find I crisped them too much. I was so impressed I have since bought three more of these units for family members and everyone is as pleased as I have been. Thanks for the new extra tips.

[sebastiancabotwats]

Hannah is an A+ host...great hire!....Let's see more of her on your shows.

[karenwagner]

I paid about $40 for my Gourmia - huge noon-stick basket, easy controls, full functions including dehydrate. Best Buy ever!!

[EnchantedwithPoodles]

Your Gear Heads segments are my absolute favorite on ATK!

[grubgun]

I live by myself, and since I got an Air Fryer a few months ago, I have not used my oven once. I used your last ATK video as a guide and got the one that was best for me. Sure, it takes up a lot of counter real estate, but to be able to fire everything in the basket and only have to shake it once is a game changer. I really haven't used any recipes, as I just adapted what works in an oven, to my air fryer. Also, the whole "pre-heat" thing is pointless. I found it makes no difference at all. Thanks to everyone at ATK for constantly doing the dirty work so we don't have to!🧡🧡🧡

[lobo]

Been learning about & wanting an AF for several years. Made the plunge and got the $50. Gourmia 8 Qt, 1700 watts, Costco model. It appears to be similar to the Instant brand, and has a window in the drawer (9.5”X9.5”).Have used it a dozen times and find it lives up to the reps all AF users rave about. Not Going Back! I really like using it, and perfect results. Thanks, ATK, for helping me learn how to choose & use this great kitchen appliance. 🍴

[vanessapage]

My brother did the research and actually purchased this Insta Vortex for me as a Christmas gift. I love it. It is so easy to use and clean.

[lucretius]

Airfryer is great for making onsen eggs, set a low temperature 80 degrees celsius and then 17-20 mins and you have eggs that you can keep for later. You can always adjust the temps and timings to your own liking, no messing with hot and cold water baths and less variables with more eggs.

[danjennings]

I got a Vortex Plus and did their suggested "burn in" process but still for the first week and a half or so of use it stank up the house with hot plastic smell. Porous foods like tater tots and fries even got the hot plastic taste. Lots of other people online complained of the same issue, and some even had their machines replaced with mixed results. Mine has finally cleared up, but I was very close to returning it.

[VoxUrania]

❤ I bought your recommended Instant pot model last year and love it. A big benefit is that my kids are learning to cook because of it. The intuitive controls and safety features are key. Easy cleaning is also a bonus. Great advice. Thanks.

[beastleviath]

I was going to get the instant model you recommended, but they had a sale for 30% off $150 or more! So I ended up getting the upgraded model with lighted window for about the same price

[mrkattm]

On your recommendation we purchased the recommend air fryer last year. So far no real complaints, it works welll but we recently got an oven with an air fryer options and to be honest it works way better. You don't have to pre heat, you can set the temp higher than 400 and you can do way bigger batches. The down side is that it is a $5, 000.00 oven.

[viodore]

I got a ninja multicooker. It is affordable and does literally everything (air fryer, pressure cooker, rice cooker, frying pan) and it really does everything well. It is a great tool for small kitchens.