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Air fryer buying guide: choose the basket you will use
Start with the meals you want to cook and the space on your worktop. Advertised capacity is useful for shortlisting, but the basket dimensions and the way your food fits are more practical checks. A discounted appliance is not good value if it is too large to leave out or too small for your usual meal.
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Choose the setup that fits your use
For one cooking task at a time
single drawer air fryer
Compare usable basket dimensions, controls and the recipes you normally cook. Measure the storage or worktop space before choosing the capacity.
Check first: A single drawer cannot independently run two cooking programmes. Check whether your usual food fits without crowding.
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For separate parts of a meal
dual drawer air fryer
Check the dimensions of each basket and whether both drawers can run the programmes you need. Compare the whole appliance’s footprint with a single-drawer model.
Check first: The headline total capacity is split between baskets. A large item may not fit either drawer.
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For larger individual portions
large basket air fryer
Look for basket width and depth as well as litre capacity. Check the manual for clearances, accessories and permitted cooking uses.
Check first: More volume takes more kitchen space. Do not assume a larger model is cheaper to run for every meal.
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Measure before choosing a capacity
Measure the worktop and check the manufacturer’s clearance instructions for the exact model. Decide where it will stay and where the drawers open. A headline capacity cannot tell you whether an awkwardly shaped food item fits.
Check cleaning and replacement parts
Read the manual for which parts can be cleaned in a dishwasher and how coatings should be treated. Compare included racks, trays and liners; do not assume accessories are included because they appear in a photograph.
Compare the same model and package
Check the complete model code, condition and accessories. Add delivery to the total and read return terms for bulky appliances. Tillio does not claim an energy saving without a specific, supported comparison of the cooking task.
Your checkout checklist
- Basket width and depth
- Worktop footprint and required clearances
- Separate cooking programmes if needed
- Cleaning instructions and included accessories
- Exact model, delivery and return terms
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