Best budget air fryers under £100 that actually work (and won’t break the bank)

Sleek and easy to use, the Instant Vortex Digital Air Fryer has a clear see-through drawer so you can spy on your food without opening the drawer and ruining the crisping. Magic. With a roomy 5.7L capacity, it's great for families or batch cooking. The digital touchscreen is super intuitive and lets you air fry, roast, grill and reheat at the tap of a button. It also preheats quickly, so you'll never be hanging around waiting for your dinner to get going.

Shoppers love the ClearCook feature as it means they can keep an eye on how their food is doing without opening the drawer. This air fryer has also been praised for how easy it is to clean, with dishwasher-safe parts that make tidying up less painful. Some reviewers noted the drawer can be a little stiff at first and needs a bit of wiggling, but overall it's a great value buy with solid performance. It looks pretty stylish as far as air fryers go, too.

Ninja is one of the biggest names in the air fryer game, so you'll be pleased to know that even with a budget of under £100, you can still pick up one of their models. The Ninja Air Fryer AF100UK uses little to no oil to cook crispy chips, juicy chicken and roasted veg using up to 75 per cent less fat than traditional frying methods. As well as having an air fryer mode, it's got dedicated roast, reheat and dehydrate settings, so you can try everything from a roast dinner and homemade fruit snacks to warming up leftovers with this handy gadget.

Cooking is fast, too, and the non-stick basket is dishwasher safe, making clean-up easy. The compact 3.8L size does mean that it's designed for meals for one or two rather than feeding the whole family, but at least it won't take up a lot of room on your countertops. All in all, if you want a solid air fryer from a top brand on a budget, the Ninja Air Fryer AF100UK is a fab choice.

Thanks to its dual-zone design and 9-litre capacity (that's 4.5L in each drawer), the Keplin Dual Zone Air Fryer is more than capable of feeding everyone. As it has two drawers, you can cook two different things at once without things mixing or touching, so you can pop fish fingers in one side, and potato wedges in the other. You can also make sure everything finishes at the same time with the sync cooking setting.

Customers love how simple it is to use, with clear digital controls and easy-to-clean non-stick baskets. Some reviewers wished the build quality were a bit better, but for under £70, it's hard to argue with the value. It's big, it's versatile, and it's ideal if you want to dip into the world of air frying without going all-in on a high-end model.

Big enough to roast a whole chicken and gentle enough to crisp up your kid’s leftover pizza, the Russell Hobbs Satisfry 27632 is the champion of budget-friendly family cooking. It has a generous 8.3-litre basket, plus nine auto-programmes so it can handle food for everyone and cook it to perfection every single time. Clean up is also stree-free with a non-stick dishwasher-safe basket and crisping plate, which is just what you need in a busy household. It also has a built-in shake reminder for even cooking, plus an auto shut-off feature that turns the air fryer off once the cooking cycle ends to give you peace of mind.

Reviewers say this air fryer is super simple to use. They especially love the digital touchscreen and display, which is very responsive and clear to read and understand. A few users have mentioned that it's a bit on the bulky side, so you'll need a decent bit of counter space to make room for it. Although it does still look sleek, thanks to its black design.

With its sleek design and clear viewing window, the Philips 2000 Series Airfryer certainly looks the part, but does it deliver? In one word, yes. This air fryer is designed to make cooking fast and easy with 13 different cooking programmes. You can fry, toast, bake, stir fry, sauté, roast, grill, and so much more with this one machine, meaning you can ditch other appliances as this one basically does it all. It also has RapidAir tech that does a decent job of giving food that deliciously crispy finish without needing oil.

Users love the touchscreen controls and the fact that it has preset options for pretty much everything you can think of. It also gets bonus points for heating up quickly, so you don't need to wait around long to get your food fix. A few reviewers mentioned that it can get noisy when it's going full blast but that's a small niggle for a model of this size and price to have all the features it does.

Cook smarter, not harder, with the Tefal Easy Fry Max Air Fryer EY245H40. With 10 one-touch programmes, it takes the guesswork out of cooking with an air fryer. Whether you're wanting to cook chicken or fish, vegetables or dessert, nuggets or steak, it'll all be cooked to perfection. And with space for up to six portions, it's ideal for families, flatshares or batch cookers on a budget. It’s also super easy to clean (yes, the basket’s dishwasher safe), and because it uses way less energy than a traditional oven, it saves you money long-term too.

Many customers say this air fryer delivers consistently crispy, tasty results without the need for oil, and they’ve been impressed by how quickly it cooks meals compared to a regular oven. The generous 5-litre capacity is also a hit, but a few pointed out that it can be a bit noisy mid-fry. Other than that, the Tefal Easy Fry Max Air Fryer is an affordable air fryer that does the job without a fuss. What more could you want?

If you’re short on kitchen space but big on crispy cravings, the Salter EK2817 Compact Air Fryer is your budget-friendly bestie. This dinky 2-litre model is ideal for solo cooks or small households. She may not be the most flashy, but she gets the job done, and done well. The basket is easy to remove and clean, and the compact size means it doesn’t hog the counter or cupboard space.

Users love how straightforward it is. There are no confusing settings or apps to sync, just two dials: one for time, one for temperature. That’s it. A few reviewers also mentioned that the timer dial could be more precise, and some noted the non-stick coating starts to wear if you use it daily. Still, for under £50, it’s a solid pick if you’re after a no-fuss air fryer that delivers crispy results without draining your wallet. It’s just a compact, reliable cooker that does exactly what you need.