Best air fryers in Singapore
You might think heaps of unhealthy oil is required to achieve crispy munchies like fries and chicken wings. But with an air fryer, we can easily recreate that crispy, golden-brown layer we love so much with just a few drops of oil and bursts of hot air.
In addition to being a healthier alternative to frying, this nifty gadget is also an all-in-one tool that allows us to whip up everything from desserts to grilled salmon. So if you’re wondering which model to get, look no further as we’ve sussed out eleven of the best air fryers in Singapore.
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Types of air fryers
There are 2 main types of air fryers: the standard basket air fryer, or an air fryer oven. Here are the main differences between them:
| Standard basket air fryer | Air fryer oven |
| Comes with single or dual baskets. | Usually has multiple trays to cook multiple ingredients at once in large quantities. |
| Smaller, compact size, ideal for limited counter space. | Takes up more counter space than a standard basket air fryer. |
| Heats and cooks food faster than an air fryer oven. | Heats and cooks food slower. |
What are the benefits of using an air fryer?
If you enjoy deep-fried foods but are concerned about their nutritional value, then air frying would be a healthier option. It uses little to no oil to achieve a similar crispy and crunchy texture. This can significantly reduce the number of calories you’re consuming just by air frying instead of deep frying your food.
It’s also much safer to handle an air fryer as compared to a deep fryer, since there’s no hot oil to deal with. Air fryers usually have compartments that click into place, or oven doors that’ll protect young ones from dipping their fingers into hot oil.
What cannot be cooked in an air fryer?
While there are plenty of meals you can whip up in an air fryer, there are some food items that are best to avoid cooking in your machine. These include:
- Anything with a wet batter: Unfortunately, wet batters aren’t going to stick well to foods that would traditionally be deep fried. Instead, you can try using breadcrumbs to achieve a similar crunch for foods like fish and chicken if using the air fryer.
- Leafy greens: Vegetables such as broccoli and cauliflower can turn quite crunchy and flavourful in an air fryer. However, refrain from air frying leafy greens as the cooking times for leaves and stems differ greatly. You might end up with burnt leaves and undercooked stems in an air fryer.
- Rice: Air fryers may not have enough power to boil water to cook raw rice. There may also be no equal distribution of power and you’ll likely be left with pockets of mushy as well as undercooked rice. Leave the rice cooking to these best rice cookers in Singapore.
Price breakdown of air fryers in Singapore
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– Basket Air Fryers –
1. Ninja Foodi Multi-Cooker OP350
11-in-1 cooker with sous vide, yoghurt, & dehydrate modes
Ninja happens to be the top-selling small kitchen appliance brand in the U.S. and Canada
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With the sheer number of kitchen appliances out there, we may be tempted to purchase whatever strikes our fancy. Thankfully, there are multifunctional gadgets out there that let you carry out different functions within a single appliance.
Take for instance the Ninja Foodi Multi-Cooker OP350 – an 11-in-1 air fryer and pressure cooker. You can bake, sauté, air fry, grill, steam, slow cook, pressure cook, keep warm, and now also sous vide, yoghurt, and dehydrate your food all in one appliance.
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The large 6L capacity of the cooking pot can also fit an entire chicken up to 2.3KG, perfect for festive dinners. The unique TenderCrisp Technology here uses superheated steam to cook everything from steaks to desserts at a speed 70% faster than usual, which is ideal for satisfying any hunger pangs ASAP.
Capacity: 6L (about 2.3KG)
Price: $558
Get the Ninja Foodi Multi-Cooker OP350.
2. Ninja Foodi Dual Zone AF300
Cook 2 baskets at the same time
The Ninja Foodi Dual Zone AF300 has two frying baskets
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What’s better than one air fryer? An air fryer that lets you cook meatballs and French fries at the same time like the new Ninja Foodi Dual Zone AF300.
As you won’t have to wait to air-fry one batch of food before starting on the next, your hunger pangs will be saved from the throes of time. You can sync the two baskets to finish cooking at the same time as well so your food comes out piping hot.
Each of the baskets in the AF300 can hold up to 3.8L worth of food, and there are six cooking functions to choose from: max crisp, bake, roast, reheat, dehydrate, and the standard air fry. With a max temperature of 240°C, the air fryer can also make your snacks crispier in a shorter time.
Capacity: 7.6L
Price: $358
Get the Ninja Foodi Dual Zone AF300.
3. Tefal Easy Fry & Grill
2-in-1 fryer & grill for BBQ meats
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The next time you’re craving Korean BBQ, just whip out your Tefal Easy Fry & Grill air fryer. Yes, it air fries, but it also has a pre-programmed settings grill and roast meats. It even comes with a grilling tray, so rendered fats can drip off your food, cutting overall calories from your meal.
Those on a health kick can even try making their own veggie chips with the dehydrating setting. Throw slices of carrots, potatoes, and kale into the fryer and watch them turn into crispy snacks without the need for any oil.
Capacity: 4.2L
Price: $128.10
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4. Powerpac Air Fryer 3.5L
Budget option with big capacity
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For just $89.90, the Powerpac Air Fryer is a budget-friendly option for those with bigger households. Its 3.5L capacity can whip up around 1.2kg of food per batch, which is more than sufficient to feed a family of four.
Cooking large portions can be a hectic affair, but the big control knobs let you set the temperature and cooking duration quickly. And with all parts being dishwasher-safe, you can breeze through the dreaded clean-up by washing them with warm water and detergent.
Capacity: 3.5L
Price: $52.32
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5. Europace 3.2L Air Fryer
Non-stick to keep food intact
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Nothing is more frustrating than having that glorious crisp layer of your snacks sticking to your pan and tearing off during prep. However, both the pan and basket of the Europace 3.2L air fryer are nonstick, making prep for snacks like chicken wings or nuggets a cakewalk.
Priced at $53.90, this air fryer comes in two colour options: red and black. It’s equipped with a super-powerful fan that circulates hot air, which helps ensure that your food is properly cooked all over.
Capacity: 3.2L
Price: $69.90
Get the Europace 2.8L Air Fryer on Amazon.
6. Russell Taylors 3D Visible Window Air Fryer
Peek through window to check on food
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When frying food, the last thing you want is for your nuggets or fries to be burnt to a crisp. Thankfully, the Russell Taylors 3D Visible Window Air Fryer comes with a built-in window, so you can check up on your food before it turns chaota.
If you do have to walk away from your air fryer to attend to other matters in the kitchen, you can still rely on its timer with automatic shut-off functions that’ll prevent burning of your food.
The sleek air fryer surprisingly holds a large volume of food. Its 4.5L capacity is wide enough to cook 2 salmon fillets, 9 chicken wings, or even a whole chicken weighing up to 1kg.
Capacity: 4.5L
Price: From $59.99
Get the Russell Taylors 3D Visible Window Air Fryer on Amazon.
7. Philips Avance Collection Airfryer XXL
With reheating function
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One of the pricier air fryers on the list, the Philips Avance Collection Airfryer XXL ($599) takes the all-in-one function one level higher with a “Keep Warm” option so you don’t have to reheat your food even after it’s done hours before.
With a capacity of 1.4kg, it’s large enough to cook dishes to feed an entire family. This high-tech air fryer is armed with Fat Removal and Rapid Air technologies that remove excess fat while still churning out wonderfully crispy snacks, so you can feast guilt-free.
It also comes with a grill pan and a recipe booklet – so if you ever need dinner ideas, you know where to look for some inspiration.
Capacity: 7.3L
Price: $318.88
Get the Philips Avance Collection Airfryer XXL on Amazon.
8. PowerPac 2.2L Air Fryer
Easy cleaning suited for 1 pax
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Most small air fryers are typically suited for two people, so if you’re living by your lonesome, the PowerPac 2.2L Air Fryer is a great model to pick up.
With a space-saving design coupled with a removable tray, cleaning and storing this air fryer will be an easy task.
Capacity: 2.2L
Price: $71.60
Get the PowerPac 2.2L Air Fryer.
9. Mayer 8L Mighty Air Fryer
2kg cooking capacity for large families
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Most of the air fryers have a cooking capacity of 1.5L-3.5L, but not the Mayer Mighty Air Fryer ($208). With a whopping capacity of 8L, this gigantic air fryer can easily fit around 2kg worth of your fave snacks, which is perfect for parties or large households.
Additionally, this air fryer lets you cook for up to 99 minutes – that’s more than 3 times the typical maximum duration on most air fryers. You’ll also receive a slew of accessories like a rotisserie fork, grill plate, and a wire rack to make your cooking journey a little smoother, making this truly an all-in-one machine.
Capacity: 8L
Price: $166.98
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– Oven Air Fryers –
10. Cornell CAFE 16L Oil-Free Frying Air Oven
Takes up less than 1.5sqft in space
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If you have a small kitchen, we’d understand opting for a standard air fryer over an oven air fryer. But, the Cornell CAFE 16L Oil-Free Frying Air Oven only takes up 1.5sqft of counter space, about the size of a toaster.
Tiny as it is, this oven air fryer is still powerful, with power of up to 230°C. Plus, it has 5 heating modes, including air fryer and convection heat, so you could easily fry, roast, or bake muffins and cookies.
Capacity: 16L
Price: $68
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11. TJean Multifunctional Smart Steam Oven
Air fries & steams food
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TJean’s Multifunctional Smart Steam Oven is a hybrid between an air fryer and a steamer. It has 3 cooking modes, allowing you to switch between roasting, frying, or steaming your food so you have more versatility in your meal variations.
You can even prepare your meal in advance through their 9.5h Appointment Function. It cooks your food for the entire day and has it ready by dinner after you get home from work. Plus, you won’t need to be fussed about clean-up duty as this air fryer oven also has an automatic self-cleaning mode to disinfect and sterilise the machine.
Capacity: 10.5L
Price: From $208.19
Get the TJean 1550W Multifunctional Smart Steam Oven.
12. Cornell 25L Air Fryer Oven
With a turbo convection fan for faster cooking
Image credit: Cornell Singapore Official Store via Shopee Singapore
With a 9.2kg capacity, the Cornell 25L Air Fryer Oven is fully equipped to cook a feast fit for a party. This is further enhanced with its turbo convection mode, which helps to circulate hot air around the food so that your meal is cooked more evenly and efficiently.
The temperature of this air fryer can go up to 230°C and comes with fermentation mode, making it a solid option for anyone who like to bake. Additionally, you can also defrost, grill, and dehydrate your food so you can fully maximise your cooking process.
Capacity: 25L
Price: From $152
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How should I clean my air fryer?
Most basket inserts or tray racks are typically dishwasher-friendly, so you can easily plop them into a dishwasher if you have one. Otherwise, you can just manually clean them with dishwashing detergent and water as you would when cleaning the dishes. Just take note to avoid using any abrasive scrubs or sponges so that you don’t strip the natural non-stick coating of the air fryer. If it’s especially grimy, leave it to soak for a longer period.
After removing the basket, make sure to clean the interior of the chamber and wipe down any residue with a damp paper towel. The same should be done with the heating element once it cools down completely. Leave it to dry before assembling.
Is it safe to use aluminium foil in my air fryer?
A general rule of thumb is that if it can go in your oven, it can go in your air fryer, so yes, it’s perfectly fine to use aluminium foil or even parchment paper in your air fryer. But remember to keep these factors in mind: don’t let the foil touch the heating element, ensure the foil is properly weighted down so that it doesn’t fly or move about, and avoid pre-heating the oven with an aluminium foil-lined basket or tray.
An alternative to aluminium foil is to use air fryer liners. These are safe to use in the air fryer and can even prevent spills and messes in your air fryer basket. It also makes cleaning up much easier, since you can toss the liner once you’re done with it.
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Air fryers in Singapore for an easier meal preparation
Whether you’re from a tiny household or a large one, there’s an air fryer out there to suit your every need. Each model comes with its unique set of functions and sizes, but whichever one you choose to get, one thing’s clear – these nifty gadgets make cooking a much, much simpler task.
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Cover image adapted from Mann & Noble and Philips. Last updated by Mae-Z Fam, Ariel Soh, and Raewyn Koh on 4th October 2024.
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