Best Air Fryers Under £60: 6 Picks for Crispy Results

Quick Picks: Best Air Fryers Under £60

Here is every pick at a glance. Scroll down for the full breakdown.

Pick	Best For	Typical Price	Capacity	Wattage	Key Feature
Tower T17021	Best overall	£37	4.3L	1500W	Vortx rapid air
Ninja AF100UK	Best performance	£59	3.8L	1550W	4-in-1 functions
COSORI 4.7L	Best digital controls	£55	4.7L	1500W	Shake reminder
Tower T17023	Best large capacity	£45	5L	1500W	Digital display
Chefman TurboFry 3.5L	Best compact	£35	3.5L	1200W	Manual controls
Pro Breeze 4.2L	Best mid-range	£50	4.2L	1400W	7 presets

Every model on this list goes on sale regularly. We track the prices and alert you when they drop.

Why Budget Air Fryers Are All You Need

The air fryer market is flooded with £150 to £300 models with touchscreens, dual baskets, and app connectivity. Most of that is unnecessary. The core technology that makes food crispy (a heating element and a powerful fan circulating hot air) costs the same in a £40 air fryer as it does in a £200 one.

What you actually lose at the budget tier: dual-basket cooking, extra-large 8 to 10-litre capacity, and fancy interface designs. What you keep: the ability to make perfectly crispy chips, chicken wings, vegetables, and reheated leftovers that taste better than the microwave ever could.

We monitor air fryer prices daily on Amazon UK and track verified price histories. Every pick on this list has thousands of real reviews and a track record of reliable performance. No mystery brands with suspiciously perfect 5-star ratings.

The 6 Best Air Fryers Under £60

1. Tower T17021 4.3L: Best Overall

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The Tower T17021 is the UK's best-selling budget air fryer, and the sales figures reflect genuine quality rather than just marketing. Tower is a British kitchen brand with decades of track record, and the T17021 is their most popular product.

The Vortx rapid air circulation technology pushes hot air around food from every angle, cooking up to 30% faster than a conventional oven. Chips come out golden and crispy in about 15 minutes. Chicken thighs cook evenly in 20 to 25 minutes. The results match what you get from air fryers costing three times as much.

At 4.3 litres, the basket fits enough food for a family of 3 to 4. You can lay a full portion of chips in a single layer with room for the air to circulate. That single-layer spacing is what separates crispy from soggy in any air fryer.

Manual controls keep things simple: a temperature dial and a 60-minute timer. No apps, no touchscreens, no firmware updates. Set the temperature, set the timer, walk away. The simplicity is part of the appeal.

Tower backs this with a 3-year guarantee (1 year standard plus 2 years when you register online). At around £37, this is exceptional value. We have tracked it dropping to £25 to £30 during Prime Day. At that price, it costs less than a week of takeaway.

Key specs: 4.3-litre capacity, 1500W, Vortx rapid air, 30-minute preheat, 60-minute timer, manual controls, 3-year guarantee

2. Ninja AF100UK: Best Performance

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The Ninja AF100UK delivers the best cooking performance of any air fryer under £60 in the UK. Ninja's reputation for quality kitchen appliances is well-earned, and the AF100UK shows why.

Four cooking functions cover air frying, roasting, reheating, and dehydrating. The dehydrate function sets this apart from every other budget air fryer. You can make beef jerky, dried fruit, kale crisps, and vegetable chips at low temperatures overnight. Most sub-£60 models skip this function entirely.

The 3.8-litre capacity serves 2 to 4 portions, which is enough for a couple or a small family. The ceramic-coated basket is genuinely nonstick and dishwasher-safe. After months of daily use, food still slides out without sticking.

At 1550 watts, the AF100UK heats up fast and maintains consistent temperature throughout the cook. The digital controls give you precise temperature settings from 40 to 210 degrees Celsius.

Regular price sits at £59, and it frequently drops to £49 during sales. We have seen it hit £39 on Black Friday. At that price, this is the air fryer to beat in the UK market.

Key specs: 3.8-litre capacity, 1550W, 40 to 210 degrees C, 4 cooking functions, ceramic-coated basket, dishwasher-safe, digital controls

3. COSORI 4.7L: Best Digital Controls

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The COSORI 4.7L brings the most polished digital experience in this price range. The tempered glass touchscreen display looks and feels premium, and the cooking presets take the guesswork out of everyday meals.

The shake reminder is the feature that sets COSORI apart. Halfway through cooking, the air fryer beeps to remind you to shake or flip your food. This simple nudge results in noticeably more even crisping, especially on chips and small items that tend to cook unevenly if left alone.

Nine cooking presets cover the foods most people cook regularly: chips, chicken, steak, shrimp, fish, vegetables, and more. Each preset dials in the right temperature and time automatically. The VeSync app adds 130 or more recipes with step-by-step instructions if you want guided cooking.

The 4.7-litre capacity handles meals for 2 to 4 people comfortably. The ceramic coating is BPA-free and the entire basket is dishwasher-safe. Build quality feels a step above the price point.

At £55 regularly, the COSORI sits just below our £60 ceiling. We have tracked it dropping to £39 to £44 during Prime Day and Black Friday. It also appears in Amazon Lightning Deals for short windows at discounted prices.

Key specs: 4.7-litre capacity, 1500W, 9 cooking presets, tempered glass display, shake reminder, max 230 degrees C, ceramic coating, 130+ app recipes

4. Tower T17023 5L: Best Large Capacity

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If the 4.3-litre T17021 feels too small, the T17023 steps up to 5 litres with a digital display for about £45. The extra volume means you can cook for a family of 4 to 5 without doing multiple batches.

The digital display replaces the manual dials with touch controls and a timer that counts down on screen. You get more precise temperature settings and the ability to see exactly how much time remains. For those who find manual dials imprecise, the digital upgrade is worth the extra £8.

The same Vortx rapid air circulation technology from the T17021 carries over. Cooking results are identical between the two models. The only differences are the larger basket, digital controls, and slightly taller footprint on your counter.

Tower's 3-year guarantee applies here too. At £45, you are paying roughly £8 more than the T17021 for 16% more capacity and digital controls. For families, that trade makes sense.

We have tracked the T17023 dropping to £32 to £38 during major sales. At those prices, it undercuts most 4-litre competitors while offering more space.

Key specs: 5-litre capacity, 1500W, Vortx rapid air, digital touch controls, 60-minute timer, 3-year guarantee

5. Chefman TurboFry 3.5L: Best Compact

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If counter space is tight or you are cooking for one, the 3.5-litre Chefman is the smallest functional air fryer worth buying. It fits on a narrow worktop, stores in a standard cupboard, and still cooks enough food for 1 to 2 people per batch.

The compact footprint makes this ideal for student accommodation, studio flats, and small kitchens where a 5-litre model would dominate the counter. At 1200 watts, it draws less power than full-size models, which matters if you are running it from a shared circuit or trying to keep energy bills down.

Temperature control ranges from 100 to 200 degrees Celsius with an adjustable dial. A 60-minute timer with auto-shutoff means you can set it and walk away. The nonstick basket is dishwasher-safe and easy to clean by hand.

At around £35, this is one of the cheapest air fryers on the list. We have seen it drop to £24 to £28 during sales. At that price, it costs less than a month of takeaway and pays for itself after a handful of home-cooked meals.

Key specs: 3.5-litre capacity, 1200W, adjustable temp 100 to 200 degrees C, 60-minute timer, compact design, nonstick dishwasher-safe basket, auto-shutoff

6. Pro Breeze 4.2L: Best Mid-Range

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The Pro Breeze 4.2L sits in the middle of the pack on price, capacity, and features. It does everything competently without standing out in any single area, which makes it a solid all-rounder for buyers who want digital controls without paying Ninja prices.

Seven cooking presets cover the most common foods: chicken, chips, fish, steak, shrimp, pork, and cake. The digital LED display shows temperature and time clearly. Fully adjustable temperature control lets you dial in exact settings for recipes that need precision.

The 4.2-litre capacity handles meals for 2 to 3 people. The removable basket is dishwasher-safe with a nonstick coating that holds up to regular use. Over-heat protection and auto-off sensors add a layer of safety that not all budget models include.

At around £50 regularly, the Pro Breeze competes directly with the COSORI on features but at a slightly lower price. We have tracked it dropping to £35 to £42 during sales events. If the COSORI is out of stock or priced above £60, the Pro Breeze is the nearest alternative.

Key specs: 4.2-litre capacity, 1400W, 7 cooking presets, digital LED display, adjustable temperature, over-heat protection, dishwasher-safe basket

How to Get the Most Out of a Budget Air Fryer

Five tips that make a real difference:

1. Do not overcrowd the basket. This is the number one mistake. Food needs space for hot air to circulate. A single layer with small gaps between pieces gives you the crispiest results. Two smaller batches beat one stuffed batch every time.

2. Preheat for 2 to 3 minutes. Most budget air fryers do not have a preheat function, but running it empty at your target temperature for a few minutes gives noticeably better results on the first batch.

3. Use a light oil spray. A 1-second spray of rapeseed or olive oil on vegetables and proteins adds crispiness that dry cooking misses. Avoid cooking sprays with propellants (like Frylight) as they can damage nonstick coatings over time. A refillable oil mister is the better option.

4. Shake or flip halfway through. The bottom of food touching the basket will not crisp as well as the top. A quick shake at the midpoint evens things out.

5. Clean the basket after every use. Residual oil and food particles smoke on the next cook. A quick hand wash or dishwasher cycle keeps your food tasting clean.

When to Buy for the Best Price

Air fryers go on sale in predictable waves in the UK:

• Prime Day (July): Deepest discounts. We have tracked 25 to 40% off on the models above.
• Black Friday / Cyber Monday (November): Second-best pricing. Air fryers are one of the top-selling kitchen items during Black Friday.
• Boxing Day / January sales: Good discounts on overstock from the Christmas period.
• Spring sales (March to April): Smaller discounts of 15 to 20%, but stock is fresh.

For more budget kitchen picks, check out our guide on best kitchen gadgets under £25 and best cleaning gadgets under £20.