Selection

First, you should consider what you want to use it for, how often and what kind of meals you will cook in it. An air fryer may resemble a multi-cooker in terms of appearance, but a multi-cooker is more suited for stewing and boiling, while an air fryer is more suitable for frying.
When choosing an air fryer, particular attention should be paid to the volume of the appliance. The larger the volume, the higher the capacity of the appliance. It also determines how many products you will be able to cook at a given time and at the same time. Smaller air fryers (1.2 litres) are suitable for 1–2 people, medium sized (3–4 litres) are recommended for a 2–3 person household and larger (6 litres or more) are suitable for larger families of 4–6 people.
Note that a smaller volume air fryer will also mean quicker meal preparation, as the hot air reaches the food faster and more frequently than in a larger volume fryer, where the air has to circulate in a larger space.
At the same time, the capacity of the appliance should be assessed to determine how quickly the particular device will reach the required temperature – the faster it heats up, the less electricity it will consume.
There are different models on the market that will perform the same basic functions, but there is a choice of appliances with manual temperature and cooking time setting, as well as automatic time calculation; these devices are equipped with a touch-screen and other additional functions, therefore individual preferences and features should be taken into account when evaluating the offer.