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Best Air Fryers 2027: Ninja & Cuisinart
The best air fryers 2027 shoppers can buy draw 1,500 to 1,800 W on one 15-amp circuit and occupy 10 to 17 inches of counter depth. A standard 25-inch counter leaves 5.3 inches of clearance behind a 19.7-inch footprint, and only 8.1 inches behind an oven-style body. Capacity ranges from 4 qt to 15 qt across the models here, a spread deciding whether one batch feeds 2 people or a table of 10.
Rated power separates the 1,500-W Crispi FN101ST from the 1,800-W Crispi Pro, ClearView AFC-9 and Smart Oven Compact, a 300-W gap that shortens preheat and holds a 450 setting more steadily under a packed basket. Wattage alone predicts nothing without capacity behind it, since the same rating spread across a larger chamber heats less aggressively per quart. The function count runs from 4 on the Crispi FN101ST to 15 on the Dome 2, while zones stay at 1 on every model except the DualZone.
Glass construction now competes directly with coated metal: 4 of the 8 models cook in glass, 3 use PFAS-free ceramic over metal, and 1 uses a stainless steel oven cavity. Smart control stays rare, with 2 of the 8 offering app control and only the Dome 2 adding a remote plus 50 presets. These cut manual entry on repeat cooks. Capacity per square inch of counter varies by more than 2 to 1, from 8.5 qt on the 144-square-inch Crispi Pro base down to the 4-qt ClearView AFC-4.
This roundup ranks 8 air fryers on capacity, rated power, footprint, and function count, from a 15-qt oven down to a 4-qt glass basket. Prices move week to week on all 8 models, and every figure here is a specification rather than a price quote.
Ninja Crispi Pro AS101LG
The Ninja Crispi Pro AS101LG sits at the top of this list because 1,800 W lands on a 6-qt glass container, which feeds up to 10 people from one cook. A second 2.5-qt container brings total capacity to 8.5 qt, and the modular base also accepts the 4-qt size, putting 3 containers on one heating pod.
Rated power of 1,800 W and a 450 ceiling put the Crispi Pro level with the ClearView AFC-9 on paper, while 6 functions cover Max Crisp, Air Fry, Bake, Roast, Recrisp and Dehydrate. Its footprint measures 11.8 inches deep by 12.2 wide by 11.0 tall, leaving 13.2 inches of clearance on a standard counter. An 11.4-lb body is the lightest of the 8 models, 22.8 under the Crispi DualZone. Glass containers also serve and store the same portion they cooked, which removes a transfer dish.
Its glass containers handle a 7.5-lb chicken in the 6-qt size, and thermal shock resistance carries a frozen load straight to a 450 cook without a rest period. Power density works out to 300 W per quart, 100 above the same rating spread across the 9-qt ClearView AFC-9. Single-zone operation runs a 2-item cook in sequence, and the smaller container covers the second item at 41 percent of the large container volume.
Compared with the Crispi DualZone, the Crispi Pro gives up the 2 independent zones but saves 22.8 lb and 4.9 inches of counter depth, which suits a kitchen with 12 inches of usable run. Against the ClearView AFC-9, total capacity trails by 0.5 qt while footprint drops by 110, a 43 percent reduction in counter area.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Capacity (qt) | 8.5 (6 + 2.5) |
| Rated power (W) | 1,800 |
| Maximum temperature (°F) | 450 |
| Cooking functions (count) | 6 |
| Cooking zones (count) | 1 |
| Cooking chamber material | Glass container |
| App or remote control | None |
| Footprint, D × W × H (in) | 11.8 × 12.2 × 11.0 |
Pros
- 1,800 W across a 6-qt container works out to 300 W per quart
- 6-qt glass container fits a 7.5-lb chicken for up to 10 servings
- Lightest body here, which suits storage on a shelf between cooks
- Modular base accepts 2.5-qt, 4-qt and 6-qt glassware
Cons
- Single zone cooks a 2-item meal in sequence
- No app or remote control on an 1,800-W body
- Glass containers add handling weight when full
Cuisinart ClearView AFC-9
The Cuisinart ClearView AFC-9 carries the largest basket capacity here at 9 qt, enough for a 4.5-lb chicken, 2 lb of fries or a 9-inch cake pan. An extra-wide 10.8-inch cooking surface spreads that load across one layer, which keeps a fry batch from stacking 2 deep.
Rated power reaches 1,800 W and temperature tops out at 450, adjustable in 5-degree steps for a 375 target that holds without overshoot. The 5 functions cover Air Fry, Roast, Bake, Broil and Keep Warm, with 3 air-fry presets and 2 custom presets holding repeat settings. Its footprint runs 15.75 inches deep by 16.1 wide by 12.5 tall, and 253 square inches of counter area is the second largest here, behind the Dome 2.
Its basket and crisper plate are coated in PFAS-free ceramic and clean in a dishwasher, which keeps a fry load from welding to the plate. Power density of 200 W per quart is the lowest basket figure here, 100 short of the Crispi Pro, and a full 9-qt load browns slower than a 6-qt load at the same ceiling. Auto-pause stops the fan the moment the basket leaves the housing, and its 3-year warranty covers 2 years more than the 1-year term on the Ninja models.
Compared with the Crispi DualZone, the ClearView AFC-9 adds 1 qt of capacity in a single chamber but drops to 1 zone, which puts 2 dishes in the same basket. Against the ClearView AFC-4, capacity rises by 5 qt and power by 200, on 100 square inches of extra counter.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Capacity (qt) | 9 |
| Rated power (W) | 1,800 |
| Maximum temperature (°F) | 450 |
| Cooking functions (count) | 5 |
| Cooking zones (count) | 1 |
| Cooking chamber material | Ceramic-coated metal basket |
| App or remote control | None |
| Footprint, D × W × H (in) | 15.75 × 16.1 × 12.5 |
Pros
- 9 qt holds a 4.5-lb chicken or 2 lb of fries in 1 pass
- 10.8-inch cooking surface keeps a fry batch in 1 layer
- 3-year warranty runs 2 years past the Ninja bodies here
- PFAS-free ceramic basket and crisper plate clean in a dishwasher
Cons
- 200 W per quart is the lowest basket density of the 8 models
- 253 square inches of counter area suits a wide run only
- No app control on an 1,800-W body
Typhur Dome 2 Large
The Typhur Dome 2 Large answers a different question: 15 cooking functions and 50 presets in a 5.6-qt basket, which trades 3.4 qt against the ClearView AFC-9 for control. A 95 to 450 range covers dehydrating at the low end and searing at the top inside one basket.
Rated power of 1,750 W sits 50 under the ClearView AFC-9, and top and bottom heating elements drive both surfaces of a 1-inch steak at once. App, touch and remote control all reach the same function set, and AI-assisted cooking pulls from 50-plus presets. These remove manual entry on a repeat cook. Its footprint measures 19.7 inches deep by 15.6 wide by 10.3 tall, and 307 square inches is the largest counter claim of the 8 models here.
Power density works out to 313 W per quart, the highest here and 113 above the ClearView AFC-9, which shortens a wing cook. Claimed operating noise of 51 dB keeps a full cook under conversation level, and its self-cleaning upper cavity handles splatter without a manual wipe. A 20.5-lb body and a 10.3-inch height clear the standard 18-inch gap between counter and upper cabinet by 7.7, and depth remains the only real constraint.
Compared with the Iconic 6.5 Qt, the Dome 2 gives up 0.9 qt of capacity and adds 9 functions, plus the remote control that the COSORI body leaves out. Against the Crispi FN101ST, power rises by 250 and functions by 11, at the cost of 195 more square inches of counter.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Capacity (qt) | 5.6 |
| Rated power (W) | 1,750 |
| Maximum temperature (°F) | 450 |
| Cooking functions (count) | 15 |
| Cooking zones (count) | 1 |
| Cooking chamber material | Ceramic-coated metal basket |
| App or remote control | Yes, app and remote |
| Footprint, D × W × H (in) | 19.7 × 15.6 × 10.3 |
Pros
- 313 W per quart is the highest power density of the 8 models
- 15 functions and 50-plus presets cover more modes than any model here
- Touch, app and remote control all reach the same function set
- Self-cleaning upper cavity handles splatter without a wipe
Cons
- 307 square inches is the largest counter claim here
- 5.6 qt trails the ClearView AFC-9 by 3.4 qt
- Self-cleaning covers the upper cavity only
Ninja Crispi DualZone DD101IV2
The Ninja Crispi DualZone DD101IV2 is the only 2-zone model here, with 2 independent 4-qt glass containers for 8 qt of total capacity. Each zone is controlled separately, and a 400 protein finishes alongside a 350 side rather than in a second pass.
Rated power of 1,785 W splits across 8 qt for 223 W per quart, 23 above the ClearView AFC-9 and 77 under the Crispi Pro. The 6 functions cover Air Fry, Bake, Dehydrate, Max Crisp, Roast and Recrisp, matching the Crispi Pro and the Iconic 6.5 Qt. Its footprint runs 16.7 inches deep by 11.73 wide by 11.57 tall, and 196 square inches lands between the Crispi Pro base and the ClearView AFC-9 body.
Its glass containers hold heat after the element stops, which keeps a side warm while the second zone finishes. A 34.2-lb body is the heaviest here by 13.7 over the Dome 2, and it stays parked on a counter rather than stored in a cabinet. Each 4-qt zone holds half of the total batch, and crisper plates keep a fry load off the glass floor in both zones.
Compared with the ClearView AFC-9, the Crispi DualZone trades 1 qt of single-basket volume for 2 zones, which turns a 2-dish meal into one cook. Against the Crispi FN101ST, capacity rises by 2.5 qt and power by 285, while counter area climbs by 84.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Capacity (qt) | 8 (2 × 4) |
| Rated power (W) | 1,785 |
| Maximum temperature (°F) | 450 |
| Cooking functions (count) | 6 |
| Cooking zones (count) | 2 |
| Cooking chamber material | Glass container |
| App or remote control | None |
| Footprint, D × W × H (in) | 16.7 × 11.73 × 11.57 |
Pros
- 2 independent 4-qt zones cook 2 dishes at 2 temperatures
- 8 qt total splits evenly rather than sharing 1 basket
- 6 functions include Max Crisp and Dehydrate
- Glass containers move from cook to fridge without a transfer
Cons
- 34.2 lb is the heaviest body of the 8 models
- 16.7 inches of depth crowds a shallow counter
- No app control on a 1,785-W body
COSORI Iconic 6.5 Qt
The COSORI Iconic 6.5 Qt holds 6.5 qt behind a stainless steel shell, and its PFAS-free ceramic interior carries the full 90 to 450 range. A 90 floor is the lowest of the 8 models, 5 degrees under the Dome 2, which suits proofing dough and drying fruit in the same basket.
Rated power of 1,725 W across 6.5 qt works out to 265 W per quart, 42 above the Crispi DualZone and 48 below the Dome 2. The 6 functions cover Air Fry, Roast, Bake, Dry, Proof and Reheat, and 5 fan speeds tune airflow rather than only temperature. App control on Android and iOS, automatic shutoff and a timer round out a control set that 6 of the 8 models here leave manual.
Its footprint measures 14.8 inches deep by 11.6 wide by 11.8 tall, and 172 square inches leaves 10.2 inches of clearance on a standard counter. A 14.1-lb body is light enough to shift for a batch and slide back into a corner between cooks. Fan speed matters more than temperature under load, since a packed basket needs airflow across the top layer rather than another 25 degrees.
Compared with the ClearView AFC-4, the Iconic 6.5 Qt adds 2.5 qt and 125, and app control replaces the 2 fixed presets on the Cuisinart body. Against the Dome 2, functions drop from 15 to 6 while counter area falls by 135, a 44 percent saving.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Capacity (qt) | 6.5 |
| Rated power (W) | 1,725 |
| Maximum temperature (°F) | 450 |
| Cooking functions (count) | 6 |
| Cooking zones (count) | 1 |
| Cooking chamber material | Ceramic-coated metal basket |
| App or remote control | Yes, app |
| Footprint, D × W × H (in) | 14.8 × 11.6 × 11.8 |
Pros
- 6.5 qt and 1,725 W give 265 W per quart
- 90 floor is the lowest low-end temperature of the 8 models
- App control on Android and iOS with automatic shutoff
- 5 fan speeds tune airflow under a packed basket
Cons
- 6 functions trail the 15 on the Dome 2
- Single zone cooks 2 dishes in sequence
- Coated metal basket rather than glass
Ninja Crispi FN101ST
The Ninja Crispi FN101ST runs 1,500 W, the lowest rating of the 8 models, into a 4-qt borosilicate glass container and a 6-cup container. Total capacity works out to 5.5 qt across 2 containers, and 112 square inches of counter area is the smallest claim here.
The 4 functions cover Max Crisp, Bake, Air Fry and Recrisp, and they trail the Dome 2 by 11 modes. Power density reaches 375 W per quart when the 4-qt container sits on the pod, 62 above the Dome 2. Its footprint measures 11.5 inches deep by 9.76 wide by 11.81 tall, and 14.55 lb of weight includes the pod, both containers, the lids and the crisper plates.
Borosilicate glass is rated for thermal shock, and a frozen load reaches the 450 ceiling without a thaw step. The glass is also free of PFAS and PTFE, and it stores the cooked portion without a transfer dish. Nesting storage drops the stored volume below the 196 square inches of the Crispi DualZone, since the pod and both containers stack into one column.
Compared with the Crispi Pro, the Crispi FN101ST gives up 300 W and 3 qt of capacity, and 4 functions replace 6. Against the ClearView AFC-4, capacity rises by 1.5 qt across both containers while power drops by 100, and a 4-qt load runs slower at the same ceiling.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Capacity (qt) | 5.5 (4 + 1.5) |
| Rated power (W) | 1,500 |
| Maximum temperature (°F) | 450 |
| Cooking functions (count) | 4 |
| Cooking zones (count) | 1 |
| Cooking chamber material | Borosilicate glass container |
| App or remote control | None |
| Footprint, D × W × H (in) | 11.5 × 9.76 × 11.81 |
Pros
- 375 W per quart with the 4-qt container on the pod
- 112 square inches is the smallest counter claim of the 8 models
- Borosilicate glass free of PFAS and PTFE
- Lids and crisper plates nest into 1 stored column
Cons
- 1,500 W is the lowest rated power here
- 4 functions trail every other model on this list
- 5.5 qt splits across 2 containers rather than 1
Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Compact BOV680BSS
The Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Compact BOV680BSS is the only oven-style body here, with 0.5 cubic feet of cavity volume, close to 15 qt, behind a drop-down door. The 10 functions split into 5 air-fry modes and 5 oven modes, covering Toast, Bagel, Pizza, Broil, Bake and Roast, Air Fry and Crispy Reheat.
Rated power of 1,800 W matches the Crispi Pro and the ClearView AFC-9, and the air-fry mode runs from 300 to 445, a 5-degree step under the ceiling on the other bodies here. Heat is moved between elements rather than held in one fixed pattern, which keeps a toast batch even across the cavity. Its footprint runs 16.9 inches deep by 15.7 wide by 10.0 tall, and 265 square inches of counter area trails only the Dome 2.
Cavity volume near 15 qt takes an 11-inch pizza pan, 6 qt past the ClearView AFC-9 and 2 inches past the cake pan limit on that basket. Power density falls to 120 W per quart across the cavity, 80 under the ClearView AFC-9, and a full rack browns slower than a basket at the same temperature. A 15.8-lb body and a 10.0-inch height clear an 18-inch counter-to-cabinet gap by 8, and it keeps the door swing usable.
Compared with the ClearView AFC-9, the Smart Oven Compact adds 6 qt of cavity volume and 5 functions, and racks replace a single basket. Against the Dome 2, counter area falls by 42 while functions drop from 15 to 10, and its 445 ceiling sits 5 degrees lower.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Capacity (qt) | 15 (0.5 cu. ft.) |
| Rated power (W) | 1,800 |
| Maximum temperature (°F) | 445 |
| Cooking functions (count) | 10 |
| Cooking zones (count) | 1 |
| Cooking chamber material | Stainless steel oven cavity |
| App or remote control | None |
| Footprint, D × W × H (in) | 16.9 × 15.7 × 10.0 |
Pros
- 15-qt cavity takes an 11-inch pizza pan on 1 rack
- 10 functions split into 5 air-fry and 5 oven modes
- Element IQ shifts heat between elements under load
- 10.0-inch height clears an 18-inch cabinet gap
Cons
- 120 W per quart is the lowest density of the 8 models
- 445 ceiling sits 5 degrees under the other bodies here
- 265 square inches of counter area suits a wide run
Cuisinart ClearView AFC-4
The Cuisinart ClearView AFC-4 closes the list at 4 qt, the smallest capacity here and 11 qt under the Smart Oven Compact. A glass basket and a clear viewing window show the batch through the cook, which removes the pull-and-check step that a metal basket forces.
Rated power of 1,600 W across 4 qt works out to 400 W per quart, the highest full-capacity density here and 87 above the Dome 2. The 5 functions cover Air Fry, Bake, Broil, Recrisp and Keep Warm, and 2 customizable presets hold a repeat 400 setting. Its footprint measures 12.2 inches deep by 12.6 wide by 11.5 tall, and 154 square inches leaves 12.8 inches of clearance on a standard counter.
Rapid Air Circulation moves heat around the basket, and the 450 ceiling matches every model here except the oven-style body. Its basket and crisper plate are dishwasher safe, and a 3-year warranty runs 2 years past the term on the Ninja bodies. Capacity caps a batch at roughly 1 lb of fries, and a 4-person meal runs in 2 passes rather than one.
Compared with the Iconic 6.5 Qt, the ClearView AFC-4 gives up 2.5 qt and app control, and 154 square inches of counter replaces 172. Against the Crispi FN101ST, the glass basket sits in one piece rather than 2 containers, and the higher rating drives 1.5 qt less capacity.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Capacity (qt) | 4 |
| Rated power (W) | 1,600 |
| Maximum temperature (°F) | 450 |
| Cooking functions (count) | 5 |
| Cooking zones (count) | 1 |
| Cooking chamber material | Glass basket |
| App or remote control | None |
| Footprint, D × W × H (in) | 12.2 × 12.6 × 11.5 |
Pros
- 400 W per quart is the highest full-capacity density here
- Glass basket and viewing window show the batch mid-cook
- 3-year warranty runs 2 years past the Ninja bodies
- Dishwasher-safe basket and crisper plate
Cons
- 4 qt caps a batch near 1 lb of fries
- 2 presets only, with no app control
- 5 functions trail the 10 on the Smart Oven Compact
How to Choose an Air Fryer in 2027
Selection order runs footprint first, then capacity, then power density, then function count. Counter depth is fixed near 25 inches in most kitchens, and it decides the shortlist before capacity does. Buyers with a 12-inch run have 2 realistic options, the 11.8-inch Crispi Pro and the 11.5-inch Crispi FN101ST, while a 19.7-inch Dome 2 or a 16.9-inch Smart Oven Compact needs a dedicated bay before capacity, power density or function count enters the decision at all.
Capacity decides batch count. A 9-qt ClearView AFC-9 clears a 4.5-lb chicken or 2 lb of fries in one pass, while the 4-qt ClearView AFC-4 runs the same load in 2 passes. Households cooking for 2 stay inside the 5.5 qt of the Crispi FN101ST, and households cooking for 6 or more need the 8 qt of the Crispi DualZone or the 8.5 qt of the Crispi Pro.
Power density separates 2 models that carry the same rating. A 1,800-W body across 6 qt on the Crispi Pro delivers 300 W per quart, against 200 W per quart on the 9-qt ClearView AFC-9 and 120 W per quart across the Smart Oven Compact cavity. Dense loads brown faster at the top of that range, and a 15-qt cavity trades speed for an 11-inch pizza pan.
Function count is the last filter. The 15 functions and 50-plus presets on the Dome 2 cover proofing, dehydrating and searing across the full range, while 4 functions on the Crispi FN101ST cover the daily cook at 375 W per quart. The 2 zones on the Crispi DualZone remove the sequencing problem that the other bodies leave in place, at 34.2 lb and 16.7 inches of depth. Buyers weighting control over volume land on the Dome 2 or the Iconic 6.5 Qt, since app control narrows to 2 of the 8 models here.