Air fryers are popular kitchen appliances that use hot air to cook food, resulting in crispy and delicious dishes with less oil and fat than traditional frying methods.
There are many models and brands of air fryers on the market, but how do they differ in design, features, performance, and price?
In this blog post, I will compare three air fryers: Instant Vortex plus 6 qt air fryer with easy cook window & odor erase system, Ninja Foodi 2 basket air fryer with dual-zone technology, and T-fal actifry genius air fryer. I’ll share their pros and cons, and help you decide which one is best for your needs.
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| Air Fryer Model | Instant Vortex Plus | Ninja Foodi 2 Baskets | Tfal ActiFry Genius XL |
| Functions | 6-in 1 | 6-in 1 | 9-in 1 |
| Preset Cooking Modes | Air Fry, Bake, Broil, Roast, Reheat, Dehydrate | Air Fry, Bake, Broil, Roast, Reheat, Dehydrate | Fries, Breaded snacks, Battered snacks, Rolls, Meat and vegetable balls, Chicken, Wok, World cuisine, and Desserts. |
| BPA | BPA free | BPA free | BPA free |
| Design | Compact, Square shaped | Bulky with 2 baskets | Compact, Round Air Fryer |
| Material | Brushed stainless-steel exterior | Matte black exterior | Plastic exterior |
| Control Panel | Digital control panel | Digital control panel with an LCD screen | Digital control panel with a touchscreen |
| Size | 6 qt | 8 qt | 1.7 Kg Cooking capacity |
| Basket | Square basket | 2 baskets | Round basket |
| Paddle attachment | No paddle | No paddle | Paddle attachment for stirring |
| Special Features | OdorErase system & EvenCrisp airflow technology | Dual-zone technology (Smart Finish & Match Cook) | Dual Motion Technology, which combines hot air and gentle stirring for perfect results |
| ClearCook Window | Yes, ClearCook window | No clear cook window | ClearCook window on the glass lid |
| Odor Erase System | Yes, Odor Erase System | No | No |
| Cook 2 Dishes | No | Yes, in 2 baskets | No |
| Temperature Range | 105 F to 450 F | ||
| Noise Level | Very quiet | Slightly noisy | Very Noisy |
| Smoke release | Steam will be released | No steam release | Slight steam release |
| Food odor | Intense odor | No odor | Slight odor |
| Price (prices are subject to change) | $118.78 (Amazon USA) $89.95 (instanthome.com) | $119.99 (Amazon USA) | $249.99 (t-fal.ca) |
Instant Vortex plus 6 qt air fryer with easy cook window & odor erase system This air fryer has a 5.68-litre (six-quart) capacity that can fit up to six portions of food. It has six cooking functions: air fry, roast, broil, bake, reheat, and dehydrate. It also has a ClearCook window and an internal light that lets you monitor the cooking progress without opening the basket. It features EvenCrisp Technology which circulates hot air evenly and creates crispy food with minimal oil. It also has built-in OdorErase air filters that remove cooking odors during and after cooking. It has a compact design and a stainless steel finish that adds style to your kitchen. It has a digital touch screen that allows you to adjust the time and temperature settings and a dishwasher-safe basket and tray for easy cleaning.
Pros:
- Large capacity and versatile cooking functions
- ClearCook window and internal light for easy monitoring
- EvenCrisp technology for crispy results
- OdorErase system for less smell
- Compact design and stainless steel finish
- Digital touch screen and dishwasher-safe parts
Cons:
- I found the odorErase system doesn’t work properly, there was an intense food smell after cooking.
- May not fit large or tall items such as a whole chicken
- While cooking veggies & food with a lot of moisture in it, this air fryer produced a lot of smoke or steam during cooking
Ninja food 2 basket air fryer with dual-zone technology This air fryer has two independent baskets that let you cook two different foods at the same time, with different time and temperature settings. It has a total capacity of 7.57 liters (eight quarts), with each basket having a capacity of 3.78 liters (four quarts). It has six cooking functions: air fry, air broil, roast, bake, reheat, and dehydrate. It also has Dual-zone technology that features two modes: Smart Finish and Match Cook. Smart Finish mode synchronizes the cooking times of the two baskets so that both foods finish at the same time. Match Cook mode copies the settings from one basket to the other for double the capacity. It has a non-stick and easy-to-clean basket and crisper plate and a digital touch screen that allows you to select the cooking function, time, and temperature.
Pros:
- Two independent baskets for simultaneous cooking
- Large capacity and versatile cooking functions
- Dual-zone technology for smart and matched cooking
- Non-stick and easy-to-clean basket and crisper plate
- Digital touch screen and dishwasher-safe parts
Cons:
- May take up more counter space than some other models
- Don’t have a window or light to monitor the cooking progress
T-fal Actifry Genius xl air fryer This air fryer has a 1.7-kilogram (3.7-pound) capacity that can serve up to six people. It has nine preset menu programs for different types of foods: fries, breaded snacks, battered snacks, rolls, meat and vegetable balls, chicken, wok, world cuisine, and desserts. It also has an exclusive Dual motion technology that combines hot air and a gentle stirring paddle to cook food evenly and with less oil. It has a removable cooking pan with a ceramic coating and a large glass viewing window with an automatic open button. It has a temperature control that ranges from 70 to 220 degrees Celsius, and an auto shut-off feature for safety. It has a digital touch screen that allows you to select the menu program, time, and temperature, and a dishwasher-safe lid, pan, and paddle.
Pros:
- Large capacity and variety of menu programs
- Dual Motion Technology for even and low-oil cooking
- Paddle attachment for even stirring
- Removable cooking pan with ceramic coating
- Large glass viewing window and automatic open button
- Temperature control and auto shut-off feature
- Digital touch screen and dishwasher-safe parts
Cons:
- Has a round basket hence not suitable for cooking large quantities
- More expensive than some other models
- Noisy than the other 2 air fryers
- May not be suitable for delicate foods that require no stirring
All three air fryers have their own advantages and disadvantages, depending on your preferences, budget, and cooking needs.
The Instant Vortex plus 6 qt air fryer, I love the easy cook window to monitor the cooking progress. The odor-erase system doesn’t work properly, so I wouldn’t recommend this air fryer.
The Ninja Foodi 2 basket air fryer with dual-zone technology is my favorite air fryer, it’s an amazing choice if you want to cook two different foods at the same time, with different settings or the same settings.
The T-fal Actifryfry Genius XL air fryer is a good choice if you want a variety of menu programs, a stirring paddle, and a ceramic coating. It has a round basket that might not be suitable for cooking large quantities of food & is quite noisy.
Whichever air fryer you choose, you can enjoy delicious and healthy meals with less oil and fat than traditional frying methods.
Enjoy cooking in the air fryer 🙂
