Everyday essential or kitchen clutter: do you really need an air fryer?

2026-03-18 - 15:19

They’re one of the most-hyped kitchen appliances of the last decade, but are these low-fat cookers worth the cost and counter space? • Don’t get the Filter delivered to your inbox? Sign up here I owned an air fryer long before they attained peak ubiquity, and I use it on a daily basis, so I’m surprised when people express zero interest in them. For my lifestyle, air fryers are brilliant: I’m usually multitasking, so being able to pop chicken, veggies or sausages in a drawer and walk away frees me up. But if you’re thinking of buying one, it’s worth exploring whether it will work for how you live – and the food you cook – to avoid cluttering your kitchen counter with another underused gadget, and needlessly spending money. Continue reading...