Some of our fryers had up to nine pre-set programmes for popular foods like chips and, bizarrely, shrimps.

As we are very much a traditional retailer we offer specialist advice and product knowledge to ensure that the appliances in your dream kitchen suit your needs perfectly. A surcharge equal to the amount of the discount you received will apply if you do not recycle or have your product ready for recycling. Air-fryers use hot air instead of oil, so are healthier than deep-fat fryers, and more versatile and energy efficient for cooking smaller quantities than ovens. They can make a variety of meals without having to use multiple appliances or clean up greasy pots and pans after dinner. For example, choose one with rotisserie mode if your primary focus is on cooking rotisserie chicken.If you don’t have your instruction manual handy, then start out by using the times in the package or recipe, and keep your eye on the food as it cooks.

In some models, the advanced cooling system regulates the exterior temperature even after the oven has been switched off, so the fan keeps running until the temperature drops to 60 °C. Although the mesh allows for air circulation, the heat from the top element is stronger than the heat circulating underneath the food, so you do need to turn the food with tongs to ensure even cooking.There’s no need to turn or rearrange food during cooking with the AirFry function and specially designed tray.

While the oven runs, you can keep cooking on the electric stovetop, which has five burners that come in multiple sizes. Based on your usage patterns, it shows the most frequently used options, which can be quickly selected. Air-fryers are generally very versatile, but there are certain ingredients you should avoid air-frying for safety reasons, like popcorn and sauce-based dishes. In fact, if you own a convection oven, you may not need a standalone air fryer to get the crispy results that these countertop appliances are known for.An air fryer oven is similar to a convection oven but has a built-in air frying feature that optimizes temperature and air circulation for the task. An oven with in-built air fry is much bigger than a regular bench top air fryer so you can cook bigger portions for bigger families.