I’ve gathered up some of the best air fryers and accessories to help you transform dinnertime into easy cooking and easy cleanup with an air fryer. My air fryer recipes have become some of my favorites because they’ve drastically cut down on my cooking time and make clean-up so easy.
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Top Four Recommended Air Fryers
If you’re just getting started with cooking with an air fryer, the choices can be overwhelming. There are SO many different types and brands of air fryers it’s hard to know which one to pick. Plus, you might not be sure an air fryer is right for you. I’ve used several different models of air fryers, and below are my top four recommendations for air fryers. I started out with the basic Faberware air fryer and quickly invested in the Ninja Kitchen Foodie. I’ve cooked everything from honey lime chicken wings to air fryer sweet & sour chicken, to
Whether you’re just looking at testing out an air fryer or if you’re hooked and ready to go all-in, these recommendations will help you make the right choice for you.
Priced from high to low, these are my top recommended air fryers.
Ninja OP401 Foodi 8-Quart Pressure, Steamer, Air Fryer All-in-One Multi-Cooker, Black/Gray
The Ninja Kitchen Foodie has everything! This multi-cooker can do everything from air fry to pressure cook to bake and roast. If you don't have an Instant Pot/pressure cooker, this is the gadget for you! *This is my current air fryer.
Ninja Air Fryer, 1550-Watt Programmable Base for Air Frying, Roasting, Reheating & Dehydrating with 4-Quart Ceramic Coated Basket (AF101), Black/Gray
If you're looking for a high-quality air fryer only, I recommend this Ninja Air Fryer.
Farberware Multi-functional Powerful and Versatile No Oil Smell, No Splatter, No Mess Fast Cooking Air Fryer
If you're not sure about using an air fryer and don't want to invest a ton of money, this is the basic air fryer I started with.
GoWISE USA 3.7-Quart Programmable Air Fryer with 8 Cook Presets, GW22639
If you're looking for a mid-range air fryer with fun color options, GoWISE has great options.
Top Recommended Air Fryer Accessories
Once you get your feet wet with air fryer cooking and are ready to try more complicated recipes, having the right accessories is going to make a difference. Below are six recommended air fryer accessories if you’re ready to branch out and try more complex air fryer recipes.
I highly recommend the oil sprayer; I use it with every recipe I cook in my air fryer, but especially with recipes like air fryer mini chicken meatloaf or air fryer gluten-free chicken parmesan. The parchment liners are great for recipes like air fryer coconut shrimp because it helps keep them crispy
These accessories and helpful resources will help you get the most out of your air fryer.
2 Pack Magnetic Cheat Sheets Cookbook Cooker Compatible with Air Fryer Cooking Times Quick Reference Guide Air Fryer Accessories 6''x11''
An easy magnetic cheat sheet for common air fryer cooking times.
100pcs Greaseproof Air Fryer Liners, 9 inches Bamboo Steamer Liners, Premium Perforated Parchment Papers, Non-Stick Basket Mat, Perfect for 5.3 & 5.8 QT Air Fryers/Baking/Cooking
These liners are great creating a non-stick surface. Check the specifications, but they should fit any standard 5.3 or 5.8 qt. round air fryer basket.
Stainless Steel Oil Sprayer For Cooking, Evo 16 Ounce Reusable Refillable For The Kitchen BBQ With Funnel, Identification Bands And Informational Card.
I use an oil sprayer like this to easily grease the air fryer basket before cooking. Add your own oil without any harmful propellants.
Silicone Cupcake Muffin Baking Cups Liners 36 Pack Reusable Non-Stick Cake Molds Sets
These silicone baking cups are perfect for baking inside your air fryer.
15 Pcs Air Fryer Accessories with Recipe Cookbook for Growise Phillips Cozyna Fits All 3.2QT - 5.8QT Air Fryer, 7in Deep Fryer Accessories
Check the specifications, but these accessories should fit any 3.2-5.8 qt. round air fryer basket. This kit includes a cake barrel, pizza pan, skewers rack, egg bites mold, oil brush, and more!
Dehydrator Stand For Ninja Foodi Accesories, 6.5 qt & 8 qt, Food Grade Stainless Steel (6.5&8)
If you purchase the Ninja Kitchen Foodie, you can also dehydrate foods. This dehydrate stand is perfect for dehydrating everything from fruit to jerky.
Delicious Air Fryer Cookbooks
While I don’t have an air fryer cookbook published just yet, you can always find all of my air fryer recipes here on the blog. But, until then, there are some delicious air fryer cookbooks that I have my eye on.
- The Skinnytaste Air Fryer Cookbook
- The Complete Air Fryer Cookbook
- Ninja Air Fryer Cookbook for Beginners
- The Super Easy Air Fryer Cookbook
- Paula Deen’s Air Fryer Cookbook
Enjoy any of these delicious air fryer recipes!
- Air Fryer Sticky Asian Beef – my Panda Express Beijing Beef copycat recipe!
- Air Fryer Lemon Dill Mahi Mahi – a light and simple air fryer meal
- Air Fryer Mushroom & Steak Bites – you will LOVE cooking steak in the air fryer!
- Gluten-Free Air Fryer Nashville Chicken Bites – the perfect party appetizer!
- Easy Air Fryer Roasted Potatoes – don’t forget you can do easy side dish recipes in the air fryer
Jennifer is the recipe developer and food photographer behind Wanderlust and Wellness since 2016. She creates easy, approachable gluten-free recipes for the everyday home cook; because cooking gluten-free doesn’t mean food has to be complicated or tasteless.
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