These are the best air fryers you can buy in 2024 (and they're all on sale for Black Friday)

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The best air fryers to buy on Black Friday 2024

When people ask me what I do for work, I often reply: "I review air fryers". And while there's a bit more to being a Senior Homes Editor than that, it's definitely one of the biggest parts of the job. I've always got a new air fryer on rotation, and countless others in the Tom's Guide test kitchen, so if you're wondering what the best air fryer to buy on Black Friday is, you've come to the right place.

When it comes to air fryers, truth be told, they all do a very similar thing. Air fryers are mini convection ovens that blast hot air at your food, using removable grates to cook everything from fries to chicken skewers from every angle. The result? A faster cook time, an easier cleanup, and a crispier meal.

In this guide I've selected cheap air fryers, high-capacity options for families, and easy-cleaning models with baskets you can put in the dishwasher. My top choice of the best air fryer is the Ninja Pro 4-in-1, which is $50 off at Walmart right now. It's quiet, speedy, easy to use and easy to clean, making it the best choice for most people. If you want something a bit bigger, or you've got a larger budget to work with, you should consider the Ninja 12-in-1 Double Oven, which is $80 at Ninja right now. It's got a toaster oven design, but air fried very well in our tests. And if you're simply looking for the best price, the Cosori 9-in-1 is down to $87 at Amazon, which is the lowest price I've seen for this family-sized fryer. For more of my top picks, just keep reading.

The 7 best air fryers you can buy

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I've been testing air fryers for five years, and I've spent just as long covering the top Black Friday deals. Anything I recommend in this guide is a product I'd happily recommend to a friend, and bar a couple of machines which I've sent to trusted colleagues and freelancers, I've tested every major air fryer you can buy, which puts me in a pretty good position to compare brands and features when whittling down our reviews into a best air fryer roundup.