Expert reveals how much food airfryers can REALLY hold & says millions are duped by misleading capacity labels
EXPERTS have revealed how much food airfryers can really hold - and say millions are being duped by misleading capacity labels.
Most brands advertise the capacity of their airfryers in litres - rather than the grams of food they can fit.
This does not account for the fact that not all the internal space is actually usable - leading customers to think the product is larger than it is, researchers at Which? have warned.
In fact, the consumer company revealed that the actual capacity of most airfryers is between 60 and 80 per cent of the capacity advertised.
A spokesperson said: "The consumer champion’s reviews give a realistic representation of air fryer capacity.
"Most models advertise their capacity in litres, which can sometimes be misleading as not all the internal space is usable.
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"Which?’s lab test measures the capacity of food in grams and has found that the true capacity is usually between 60% and 80% of what’s claimed by brands."
The company also revealed that most airfryers hold about 400g of food.
However, extra large versions are available for those cooking for the whole family - like the Tefal Actifry 2 in 1, which can fit about 1.7kg.
Shoppers might also consider dual airfryers, the company added, if they are worried about space.
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These can fit between 0.6kg and 2.3kg of food.
The insights come as part of the company's extensive tests on over 3,000 products, spanning over 200 product categories.
The report, published on December 30, also included other valuable insights for shoppers.
The experts warned consumers not to assume that "crafted" gin is superior, for example - as this term does not guarantee the product's quality.
They also revealed a handy hack for cleaning your oven - with a mixture of bicarbonate of soda and vinegar.
Harry Rose, Editor of Which? magazine, said: "Every year, Which?’s rigorous and independent tests uncover secrets and bust myths to help people make the right buying decision and get value for money.
"By keeping our testing insights in mind, consumers can cut through dubious marketing claims and spend their hard-earned cash on items that will serve them well in the long run."
The report comes just a month after an air fryer made an "unusual crackling sound" before bursting into flames - prompting an urgent warning.
The fire was so large that it destroyed the family's kitchen.
