3 OF THE BEST
These machines will feed a family fast and save energy – ideal for extra cooking space at Christmas and healthy food all year round
Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer
What’s the story? Ninja’s newest is large and flexible. Its 10.4L drawer works as one ‘megazone’ – or slide in a divider to split into two independent 5L zones. That’s the highest capacity on test, big enough for a 2kg leg of lamb surrounded by veggies, or a cake. There are seven functions to choose from, and the innards are all dishwasher-safe.
Is it any good?
It’s big… and it’s also easy to use. Tap the touch controls to select a zone (or both); then turn the dial to pick from seven intuitive functions; finally, tap the controls to adjust time and temperature. Our results were delicious and fast – and while this is the widest fryer on test, it’s shallower than the others thanks to the handle design.
Price £270 /go.stuff.tv/FlexDrawer
Stuff says ★★★★★ Big is beautiful with the Ninja, and it’s got great controls too
Tefal Easy Fry Dual Air Fryer & Grill
What’s the story?
This is Tefal’s first ever two-drawer air fryer. Its 8.3L capacity is divided asymmetrically: the 5.2L and 3.1L drawers work independently, so you can save energy by just using one side. Or use both and sync them, with different temperatures and cooking times, to be ready at the same time. It’s all dishwasher-safe and the larger zone features a ribbed grill plate.
Is it any good?
The Tefal’s eight functions are essentially temperatures for six different foods, plus manual air fryer and grill. We liked the ribbed plate for cooking everything from sausages to grilled cheese, but skinny chips and veggies fell through the
