The Best Air Fryer in The UK and USA

When we first tested air fryers in 2015, most models were pod-shaped appliances that looked more at home in a sci-fi movie than on a kitchen counter. They used the same technology as convection baking under the guise of a trendy new term: “air frying.” Since then, to stay on trend, some manufacturers have started calling their convection toaster ovens and electric ranges “air fryer ovens.”

The Cuisinart TOB-135N Deluxe Convection Toaster Oven Broiler, Stainless Steel predates the air-fryer craze (so you won’t see that buzzword on the box), but we think it yields better results than any pod-shaped air fryer we’ve tested.

Cuisinart TOB-135N Deluxe Convection Toaster Oven Broiler

Although we think the Cuisinart toaster oven strikes the best balance of value, size, and versatility in this category, we’ve learned from commenters, customer reviews, and air fryer owners that many people prefer something more compact than a toaster oven or want a dedicated machine for cooking frozen snacks, meat, or vegetables. 

When it comes to air frying, our top-pick toaster oven, the Cuisinart TOB-135N Deluxe Convection Toaster Oven Broiler produced better results than any of the air fryers we’ve tested, and it also has more accessories. The Cuisinart produced crispier, more evenly cooked food in our tests, and it easily accommodates much more than a typical pod-shaped air fryer does, including up to nine slices of toast, a 6-pound chicken, a 9-inch pie or cake, or a 13-inch pizza. 

It also comes with more useful accessories than any air fryer we tested, because it includes a baking tray, a ceramic pizza stone, and two oven racks (a rarity for most toaster ovens). You don’t need to buy any special equipment to bake in the Cuisinart oven, as you do with air fryers; an 8- or 9-inch cake pan or a standard loaf pan will fit with room to spare.

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