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I’m an air fryer expert – the best one to buy for your needs – from big family batch cooking, to cheap, easy meals

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EVERYONE is interested in getting an air fryer at the moment, and we don't blame them.

They make cooking easy, use less oil, and can help you cut back on your energy bills.

Air fryer experts revealed their top picks depending on your needs
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Air fryer experts revealed their top picks depending on your needsCredit: Robert Dyas

But you might be wondering which one is the best option for you, and if you are, then keep reading.

Two air fryer experts reveal to Fabulous the best ones on the market for your needs.

So whether you're planning to use it to batch cook, make easy family dinners or whether you live alone we have the low down on which is the right choice to make.

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The Tefal Actifry is great for family meals as you can also make sauce based dishes like curry
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The Tefal Actifry is great for family meals as you can also make sauce based dishes like curryCredit: Currys

Family meals

Nothing is more annoying than having an array of pots and pans to clean after cooking a midweek dinner.

So if you want to cut back on cooking and cleaning time, make sure you get n air fryer that's big enough to serve dinner for the whole family.

Richard Gurdin, Small Domestic Appliances expert at Robert Dyas recommends the which has a 5.7l capacity that's perfect for cooking up large portions of food.

Plus the air fryer expert reveals it can also save you 80% on your energy bills compared to using an oven.

Lara Brittain, Kitchen Expert at Curry recommends the for large families as it also allows you to cook easy dinners like curry and tajines.

She adds: "There's also a Delayed Start function so it'll have food ready in time for when you get home. And it'll keep meals warm until you're ready to eat."

The Instant pot has four functions and can cut your energy bill down
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The Instant pot has four functions and can cut your energy bill downCredit: Robert Dyas

Dinner for one

If you live on your own or with one other person then you won't need a giant air fryer to cook your dinner in.

Richard recommends a 2l air fryer like the .

Not only will it hold a full dinner for a single person but it can be used to make side dishes if you live with a partner.

The expert adds: "It's great for energy-saving thanks to its compact size, it could save you up to 50% on your energy costs."

Plus, this air fryer has four functions including air frying, roasting baking, and reheating leftovers - the perfect solution for a variety of meals.

The Rotisserie setting allows you to cook large meat for the week ahead and will take less time than roasting it in the oven
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The Rotisserie setting allows you to cook large meat for the week ahead and will take less time than roasting it in the ovenCredit: robert dyas
Whereas the Tefal option has two shelves so you can cook your main and sides for the week in one go
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Whereas the Tefal option has two shelves so you can cook your main and sides for the week in one goCredit: Currys

Batch cooking

If you're looking for an air fryer to cut your cooking time down - then you're going to want something with multiple functions to get making dinner out of the way.

Lara recommends the for the job thanks to its 11l capacity - perfect for making lots of meals at once.

Not only can you make roast chicken, fish, and even pizza in the oven, but it also comes with two shelves so you can batch-cook a side dish to go along with it.

"And if you need pudding ideas, you can even serve cake - since this air fryer bakes as well as fries," she adds.

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Richard recommends a similar choice with the Which allows you to cook rotisserie meat with minimal mess or fuss.

Not only can you fit a boatload of food in there, but it also takes half the time to cook as a normal oven - meaning you'll be done with batch cooking in no time.

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