Best budget air fryers under £100 tried and tested

• Best for: One to two-person households.
• Capacity: 1.8L
• Wattage: 1500W
• Temperature range: 80°C to 200°C

If we were to judge an air fryer by its facade then the Russell Hobbs Satisfry Small would get top marks as the air fryer’s digital touchpad makes this one seriously sleek design. It takes up very little of that valuable kitchen bench space too, but don’t be fooled by its compactness.

Despite its smaller capacity, this air fryer packs a punch and it cooked everything we made to a crisp perfection. The smaller size makes it an ideal addition to any one or two-person household.

• Best for: multifunctional magic
• Capacity: 3.8L
• Wattage: 1550
• Temperature range: up to 220°C

The market-leading Ninja Kitchen has air fryers and multicookers coming out of its ears, which something to suit all budgets. For those who need a little coaxing onto the air fryer bandwagon, it's compact 3.8L air fryer is just within budget.

It may look small, but this bad boy can cook a small chicken, 900g family serving of fries and can reheat leftovers and dehydrate healthy snacks too, working up to 50 per cent faster than fan-assisted ovens. The single drawer is coated in a non-stick finish, meaning clean up is less of a hassle.

• Best for: Smart home fanatics.
• Capacity: 3.5L
• Wattage: 1500W
• Temperature range: 40°C to 200°C

If you’re after a stylish addition to your smart home, Xiaomi’s Mi Smart Air Fryer should do the trick.

The aesthetically pleasing all-white cubed design will fit neatly on any kitchen bench or island, and the OLED touch screen - from where you can control the temperature and the timing - is a nice substitute to multiple knobs and dials found on other models.

Along with being able to schedule your food to cook up to 24 hours in advance, Xiaomi’s design is also a yogurt maker, fruit dryer, and a microwave oven.

We particularly liked the small grill plate that comes with the air fryer as it allows you to stack your ingredients on two levels for a more evenly distributed bake.

• Best for: Minimal washing up time.
• Capacity: 3.2L
• Wattage: 1300W
• Temperature range: 80°C to 200°C

One of the best things about an air fryer is that it can crisp up food you would normally oven cook or deep fry, just without all the oil.

Salter’s EK2818 3.2L Air Fryer goes one step further to giving you that deep fried feeling with its handy removable basket, which can be taken out and washed which means all the bottom of the air fryer barrel needs is a simple wipe.

The two dials allow you to adjust the temperature and the time - it can reach up to 200C and be on for 60 minutes, but the only downside to this Salter model was the noise. It was the loudest air fryer we tested.

• Best for: Small kitchens
• Capacity: 2.5L
• Wattage: 1300W
• Temperature range: 80°C to 200°C

The Magic Bullet 2.5L Air Fryer is, quite simply, a steal. With a 2.5L capacity and an under £70 price tag, you truly do get bang for your buck with this model

It also helps that it is simple to use and compact enough to not take up too much bench space if that’s something your kitchen is lacking.

Food cooked in this air fryer was crisp thanks to the 1300W motor and the included crisping tray which lets the hot air circulate freely around your ingredients.

It’s also a great option for those new to air frying, as it comes with a timings guide printed on the top.

• Best for: Families or larger households.
• Capacity: 4L
• Wattage: 1400W
• Temperature range: 80°C to 200°C

If value for money is your kind of thing, then look no further than the Tower Vortx 4L Manual Air Fryer.

With a 4L capacity for under £60 it’s certainly a great option for families or for those who want to cook larger portions and it’s got a powerful 1400W fan oven to boot.

It can reach a high of 200C which is perfect for getting that crisp finish, but the 30-minute time is a little glitchy, as it’s hard to reset it if you twist it too far.

• Best for: App lovers
• Capacity: 3.8L
• Wattage: 1500W
• Temperature range: 75°C to 230°C

When it comes to cooking dinner, we love it to be as stress-free as possible - especially on a weeknight. Which is why the Corsori Air Fryer Lite’s no-hands approach is ideal for those who want to cook a meal without the faff.

Along with its one-touch cooking functions, you can monitor the cooking process on your phone via an app, or use your smart home devices to instruct the 1500W air fryer.

It also claims that it saves 55 per cent on energy bills compared to a conventional oven. That’s a win in our book.

• Best for: Time poor cooks
• Capacity: 3.8L
• Wattage: 1650W
• Temperature range: 49°C to 205°C

What’s better than an air fryer? An air fryer with multiple other functions, of course.

This is what you get with the Instant 4-in-1 Vortex 4 3.8L Air Fryer, as it can air fry, roast, bake and reheat food all at the touch of a button. The digital touch screen makes this one of the easiest air  fryers to use and the 1650W oven sees your food cooked in less time that it takes to wash up. Genius.

• Best for: busy office workers
• Capacity: 2L
• Wattage: 1000W
• Temperature range: 80-200°C

With simple temperature and control dials, this compact two litre machine is perfect for single home-dwellers who want dinner on the table quickly after a hard day in the office. There’s a 30 minute timer as well as non-slip feet to make sure it won’t move about on the countertop. There’s also an auto shut-off function that stops the heating element when the time’s up so you won’t overcook your food or rack up the bills accidentally. Comes with a three year warranty.

• Best for: bang for buck
• Capacity: 4L
• Wattage: 1350
• Temperature range: up to 200°C

Need more from your machine to justify taking up extra counter space? Russell Hobbs' device has multifunctions with 10 pre-set programmes to make all sorts of dishes under its hood, from wings and fries to a veggie lasagne. The 4L capacity is perfect for growing households, cooking food in a flash when time isn't on your side. Best of all, the energy saving means you'll use up to 46 per cent less energy than a conventional oven. Comes with a two-year manufacturer's guarantee.