What is the best air fryer to purchase?

Here's some honest advice on choosing an air fryer, straight to the point:

I. Consider Your Family Size

• 1-2 people → Choose a pull-out basket model (like a lunchbox with a handle)
Advantages: Fits snugly in cupboards, quick and easy for frying a single serving of fries and chicken wings.
Disadvantages: Don't go for anything bigger than 5 liters! A small pot with half a basket is needed for proper convection.
• 3-4 people → Choose a square model with a window (like a mini microwave with a glass door)
Key: Must have a viewing window (to check on the food and prevent spills) At least two internal racks (bottom for sweet potatoes, top for nuts)

II. Choose Functions Based on Your Cooking Habits

• Lazy people looking for convenience → Focus on the one-touch, simple buttons.
Essential three buttons: Chicken Leg, Fries, Defrost (other fancy functions are basically useless).
Avoid: Touchscreen panels are difficult to press accurately with oily hands when cooking.
• People who like to experiment with new dishes → Choose the rotating rack/rotisserie model.
Suitable for: roasting chicken, roasted chestnuts, peanuts.
The truth: Models without a rotating rack don't heat nuts evenly.

III. Hidden Aspects of Durability

• Inner Chamber Coating
Ceramic glaze: Scratch-resistant but sticks to oil and is difficult to clean (suitable for less oily dishes).
Honeycomb bottom: Prevents oil residue from sticking to the bottom (recommended for families that frequently fry semi-finished products).
• Power Cord Details
Choose a model with a thick cord and a rubber-coated plug (less prone to damage from frequent use).

IV. Tested and Work-In-Proof Combinations