Keep the kitchen as cool as possible by using an air fryer to cook dinner – here are some top deals to shop in the heatwave
With a heatwave gracing much of the UK this week and beyond, the thought of putting the oven on is enough to make most of us sweat even more than we already are. This serves a problem when it comes to cooking, as there’s only so many times we want a cold ‘picky bits’ tea.
While an air fryer does emit heat, because it’s a small well-insulated appliance, it warms up the kitchen significantly less than a traditional stove or oven. The hot air is mostly contained within the cooking basket – so thankfully for those that own one, a hot meal is still on the cards.
Whether looking to upgrade an existing air fryer, or get one for the first time, there’s a number of money-saving air fryer deals from retailers including Lakeland, SharkNinja and Amazon. To save shoppers working up a sweat, we’ve compiled the best ones below.
Ofgem announced a 13% increase on the energy price cap in less than a month, so households looking for ways to cut consumption and save money may also be interested in an air fryer. Switching from a conventional oven to an air fryer is one way that can help, as they typically consume less energy and are more economical.
Lakeland Large Adjustable Drawer Air Fryer 9L – now £89.99, was £129.99
A versatile family-sized air fryer with adjustable cooking zones, shoppers can save £40 off this air fryer in the Lakeland sale. It has eight pre-set cooking programmes and a smart finish function so ingredients can finish cooking at the same time with no fuss.
Shoppers say: “This air fryer is fantastic – cooks quickly, has a large capacity, and the divider is super handy for making different meals at once. It’s easy to clean and has replaced my oven for most meals.”
Another customer shared: “This air fryer is versatile, convenient and very easy to use. Mastered it within days. No longer use main oven unless necessary.” Some say the ‘drawer is a bit stiff’ so it may require an extra push when handling.
Other sized air fryers on sale at Lakeland include the 2-in-1 Air Fryer Oven 11L (now £89.99 down from £129.99) and the Slimeline Air Fryer (£69.99 down from £89.99).
Yimbly Power XL Air Fryer Cooker 5.7L – now £42.74, was £149.99
Hailed ‘the best air fryer in living history’, by one user, the Power XL Air Fryer may have a small footprint, but it works hard. Now £42.74 at Yimbly, an ecommerce platform owned by the Mirror’s parent company Reach PLC, with the code SUMMER10, it’s even cheaper at this retailer than it is in the Amazon Prime Day Deal.
Saving home cooks more than £100, people have said the Power XL Air Fryer is ‘easy to use’ and it ‘keeps food tasting great without drying out’. A customer has completely ditched their oven in favour of the gadget, writing: “I use the air fryer to cook everything, if it fits in, it cooks it, I don’t use my oven anymore, it saves me so much time and money.”
It may not be large enough for all households, but it has three shelves, allowing people to cook an entire meal at once. The multi-functional cooker is an air fryer, rotisserie oven and dehydrator all in one, with eight preset buttons including fries, steak, chicken and baking.
Amazon Keplin Dual Zone Air Fryer 9L – now £46.01, was £89.99
It’s the last chance to take advantage of the Amazon Prime Day sale, so shoppers that are quick can get their hands on this top-rated Keplin Air Fryer at 49% off. Now under £50, the dual basket air fryer has eight pre-set modes, including bake and roast. It also boasts synchronised cooking.
A five star review reads: “The dual‑zone feature has made a huge difference in my kitchen. Being able to cook two different foods at the same time means I can easily keep up with the demands of my children, especially on busy evenings.
“Both drawers heat quickly, cook evenly, and the 8‑in‑1 functions give me plenty of flexibility, whether I am air frying, roasting, baking, or reheating leftovers. It is powerful, efficient, and genuinely saves time (and energy!) compared to using the oven.”
Someone did deduct a star as they noted: “Big size, easy to use no need for any oils. Works perfectly. It is very noisy though.”
Ninja CRISPi 4-in-1 Portable Glass Air Fryer Flex Set – now £189.99, was £234.96
The Ninja CRISPi launched last year and while it does look a little different from a regular air fryer, the glass basket serves a real purpose. On sale for £45 off on the SharkNinja website, the glass basket allows users to see cooking progress without having to open the air fryer.
The multi-tasker also doubles up as a glass food container. This set comes with an additional two 1.4L containers as well as an extra 3.8L glass container. It’s lightweight and easy to carry so the air fryer can be transported – ideal for small kitchens, offices or weekends away.
One person left a mixed review, explaining: “This addition to my counter top was primarily to use my oven less and be more energy efficient. It sure has done that – and less washing up, too. The first few meals were learning curves but I’m sure as time goes on, I’ll be a lot more adventurous with my recipes.”
