Buying guidesThe best air fryers of 2026
The best air fryers to buy in the UK in 2026, from a £89.99 value pick to top-rated dual-zone, easy-to-use and feature-packed models.
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Air Fryer Cooking Guides
Find air fryer cooking-time charts, oven conversions, buying advice, cleaning instructions and practical checks for safer cooking and better texture.
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Cooking timesCrispy air fryer French fries
Fresh or frozen, thick or thin: use these reliable starting times for crisp, golden fries without the guesswork.
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Tips & safetyFoil and parchment safety
When foil and parchment are safe, when they are not, and how to use either without blocking essential airflow.
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Cooking guidesThe vegetable timing guide
A practical temperature and timing guide for vegetables with caramelised edges and tender centres.
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Care & cleaningClean your air fryer properly
A safe, simple routine for the basket, drawer, heating element and stubborn cooked-on grease.
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Tips & safetyThe complete air fryer liner guide
Parchment, silicone, foil or nothing at all? Learn which air fryer liner suits each job without sacrificing airflow or safety.
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Buying guidesAre glass air fryers worth it?
A clear-eyed guide to glass-bowl air fryers, including visibility, cleaning, weight, thermal shock and the features that matter.
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Cooking timesThe air fryer cooking-time chart
Starting temperatures and cooking times for everyday foods, plus the adjustments that make the chart work in your appliance.
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Cooking timesHow to air fry sausages
Cook sausages in the air fryer with clear UK timings for thick sausages, chipolatas, frozen and vegetarian varieties, plus safe doneness checks.
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Practical guidesDo you need to preheat?
When to preheat your air fryer, how to follow a preheat programme and why the right answer depends on your model and recipe.
Read the guidePractical guidesConverting oven instructions
How to adapt oven times and temperatures for an air fryer, with worked examples, advice on fan oven settings and checks before serving.
Read the guidePractical guidesSync, Match and two-drawer dinners
Learn when to use Sync or Match on a dual air fryer, what Hold means and how to plan a meal with two different cooking times.
Read the guidePractical guidesGive leftovers a better second day
A practical guide to reheating leftovers in an air fryer: which foods suit it, how to keep the outside from drying out and what to check before eating.
Read the guidePractical guidesFix soft chips and soggy coatings
Troubleshoot soft air-fryer chips and uneven browning with simple checks for basket space, surface moisture, oil and cooking settings.
Read the guidePractical guidesCooking straight from the freezer
How to approach frozen chips, coated snacks and vegetables in an air fryer, including packet instructions, basket loading and checking the centre.
Read the guidePractical guidesChoosing a glass dish for your air fryer
Glass-dish advice differs between manufacturers and product ranges. Here is how to check your dish, basket fit and handling instructions before cooking.
Read the guidePractical guidesWhat to do when an air fryer smokes
Stop unexpected smoke safely, then check for leftover grease, loose crumbs and manufacturer guidance. Know when to contact support rather than restart.
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Practical guidesGetting the oil right in an air fryer
Learn when air-fryer food needs oil, how to coat fresh ingredients evenly and why frozen chips often need no extra. Keep oil out of the empty pan.
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Practical guidesHow much food fits in the basket?
Work out when to use a single layer, when chips can overlap and when to split a batch. Check food-specific limits rather than relying on basket litres.
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