The 8 Best Air Fryers Under $100 in 2026, Ranked & Reviewed

Our verdict: A 3600 rpm fan, five fan speeds and a PFAS-free ceramic basket under 53 dB.

The TurboBlaze has a 6-quart square basket, a 3600 rpm fan with five speeds, and temperature control from 90 to 450F. The basket and crisper tray use a PFAS-free ceramic coating, and the listing puts the noise level below 53 dB even at the top fan speed. It has nine cooking modes, including air fry and roast, and the body measures about 11.8 by 11.9 by 14.4 inches. It costs $50 to $100.

It wins because fan speed control is the feature that separates a good air fryer from a small convection oven: you can run a gentle fan for delicate foods and full speed for crisp finishes. The square basket makes better use of floor area than a round one. Against the OLIXIS it holds food in one zone, so you cook one thing at a time.

Buy it for a family of three to five who air fry several nights a week. The caveat is price, as it uses much of the $100 budget.

Capacity

6 quart square basket

Fan

3600 rpm, five speeds

Temperature

90 to 450F

Coating

PFAS-free ceramic

Our verdict: Two 4.5 litre baskets with independent temperatures and a sync-finish mode.

The OLIXIS has two separate baskets of 4.5 litres each, independent temperature control from 80 to 450F, and 10 one-touch presets. Match Cook copies settings across both baskets, and Sync Finish times two different foods to end together. A sensor sounds an alarm when it is time to shake, and the crisper plates are ceramic coated. The body is stainless steel at about 15.9 by 11.5 by 13.9 inches. It costs $50 to $100.

Second place reflects that a dual-basket fryer solves the biggest air fryer complaint, which is batch cooking. Each basket takes about a pound of fries, a whole chicken or a 6-inch pizza, according to the listing. It gives up a little on fan control compared with the Cosori and takes more counter space.

Choose it for family dinners with a main and a side. It is bulkier, and two baskets mean two items to wash.

Capacity

Two 4.5 L baskets, 9.5 qt

Temperature

80 to 450F, independent

Modes

10 presets, Match Cook, Sync Finish

Size

15.9 x 11.5 x 13.9 in

Our verdict: A 1750W air fryer with a 5 quart basket that takes 4 lb of fries or 5 lb of wings.

The AF141 is a 5-quart model with four functions, air fry, roast, reheat and dehydrate, a 1750W element and a 400F maximum. The nonstick basket and crisper plate fit up to 4 lb of fries or 5 lb of wings, and the design is meant to save counter space without losing capacity. It is about 11.3 by 10.4 by 14.8 inches and costs $50 to $100.

Third place comes from a lower ceiling: the maximum temperature is 400F, 50 degrees less than the Chefman and Cosori models, and there is no dual zone or window. The wattage is high for the class, which helps recovery after you open the basket.

Buy it if you want a proven, simple air fryer with a generous basket. The maker's fat-reduction figure comes from the brand's own comparison, so ignore it when choosing.

Capacity

5 quart, 4 lb fries

Power

1750W

Temperature

Up to 400F

Functions

Air fry, roast, reheat, dehydrate

Our verdict: A narrow 4 quart fryer with an EverGood ceramic coating and a basket that takes 3.3 lb.

The bella is a slim 4-quart air fryer with an XL basket rated for 3.3 lb of food, 1300W of power, circular heat, and six presets: air fry, bake, roast, broil, reheat and dehydrate. Its EverGood ceramic nonstick coating is described as free of PFAS, PFOA, PTFE, lead and cadmium. It is about 8.2 by 11.1 by 14.6 inches and costs $30 to $50.

It ranks fourth because it is the best choice for small kitchens, and the cheapest of the ceramic models, but 1300W is the lowest wattage here, which means slower recovery and less crisp on large loads. The narrow shape also stacks food deeper.

Buy it for one or two people, a dorm or a small counter. A family of four will outgrow it quickly.

Capacity

4 quart, 3.3 lb basket

Power

1300W

Presets

6, including broil and dehydrate

Coating

Ceramic, PFAS-free

Our verdict: A 6.34 quart square basket with a viewing window and 12 one-touch presets.

The Sweetcrispy offers a 6.34 quart square basket that fits a whole chicken or four to six servings, a clear window so you can watch food without opening the basket, 12 presets, and a 400F maximum. The basket and accessories are nonstick and dishwasher safe. It is about 12.9 by 13.6 by 10.5 inches and costs $30 to $50.

Fifth place reflects a good size at a low price with a gap in detail: the listing gives no wattage, no fan specification and no named coating, and the temperature ceiling is 400F. The window is useful for browning checks.

Buy it if you want a family-size basket at a lower price and like to watch your food. Skip it if you want documented specs.

Capacity

6.34 quart square

Window

Clear viewing window

Presets

12 one-touch

Temperature

Up to 400F

Our verdict: A 10 litre oven-style air fryer with a rotisserie spit, three racks and 17 presets.

This Chefman is an oven-style air fryer with 10 litres of capacity, 17 touch-screen presets, a rotisserie spit with a retrieval tool, three air flow racks and a drip tray. It can air fry, bake, dehydrate, rotisserie and roast, and has interior lights and a large window. It measures about 12 by 15 by 12 inches and costs $50 to $100.

It places sixth because the oven design needs more room and cleaning is harder than for a basket model, but it can cook a whole rotisserie chicken or several racks of food at once, which no basket here can.

Choose it for meal prep and roasting. For quick fries and wings, a basket model is easier.

Capacity

10 litre oven

Presets

17 touch-screen

Accessories

Rotisserie spit, 3 racks, drip tray

Size

12 x 15 x 12 in

Our verdict: An 8 quart fryer with a 450F Hi-Fry finish, a cETL approval and a one-year warranty.

The TurboFry 8 qt has four presets for fries, chicken, meat and fish, a 450F Hi-Fry option, a nonstick basket and a flat frying tray that are top-rack dishwasher safe, and a cETL approval with a one-year warranty. The stainless exterior is square and about 13.5 by 10 by 12.75 inches. It costs $50 to $100.

Seventh place follows because an 8-quart basket this deep cooks less evenly than a wide one, and it has only four presets. The 450F option and the stated safety approval and warranty are real positives.

Buy it for a large family that wants a big basket and a clear warranty.

Capacity

8 quart

Max temperature

450F Hi-Fry

Approval

cETL, one-year warranty

Presets

4

Our verdict: A narrow 4 quart fryer with a halfway shake alarm and a 450F finish for the last two minutes.

This compact Chefman has a 4-quart basket, a digital touch screen with four presets, a Hi-Fry setting that raises the heat to 450F for the last two minutes, and an audible alarm halfway through to remind you to shake the food. The basket and rack are dishwasher safe, and the unit turns itself off when cooking ends or the basket is removed. It is about 10 by 10.2 by 13.8 inches and costs $50 to $100.

Last place follows because it costs the same as larger models in this range while delivering the smallest cooking area. The shake alert and automatic shutoff are thoughtful.

Buy it for one or two people if you can find it cheaper. A bella at $30 to $50 gives more value.

Capacity

4 quart

Hi-Fry

450F for the last two minutes

Alerts

Shake alarm, auto shutoff

Size

10 x 10.2 x 13.8 in