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Cheap to run, these healthier alternatives to a deep fat fryer can make a really versatile addition to your kitchen, and they ’re not just for chips!

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The team at yourhomestyle.uk has been busy testing air fryers too, find out which ones came out on top

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Air Fryer MAX AF160UK, £149.99, Ninja This 5.2L capacity model means that you can ‘fry’ large portions of your favourite foods using little or no oil. It boasts six functions; air fry, roast, bake, reheat, dehydrate and max crisp, so you can cook up everything from a whole chicken to a sponge cake, and your food will be ready up to 50 per cent faster than when cooked in a fan oven. It measures H36 x W25 x D32cm.

WE LOVE: The ceramiccoated non-stick dishwasher-safe air-frying basket, which makes for hassle-free cleaning.

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1.8L White/Black air fryer, £30, Studio This basic air fryer is an ideal choice for smaller households, as its 1.8L capacity cooks just enough for one to two portions. The neat monochrome design will look smart on your worktop, and it measures H31 x W26 x D26cm. It does lack the range of features of some more pricey models, but it includes a manual 60-minute timer with beep, overheat protection and a cool touch handle.

WE LOVE: The purse-friendly price – at just £30 it’s perfect for those on a tight budget.

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Digital Compact air fryer, £89.99, Lakeland Frying with air or just a little oil, this air fryer is a great buy if you love fried food but prefer to keep an eye on the calories. Hot air is circulated from all directions, resulting in even cooking and a perfect crispy finish. The eight presets, variable heat setting, timer and LED touch screen make it super easy to use. It measures H35 x W32 x D26cm and, as with all Lakeland electricals, it’s covered by its three-year guarantee.

WE LOVE: The handy instruction manual, which includes a cooking guide on how to ‘fry’ different foods.

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Vortex Plus dual drawer 8-in-1 air fryer with ClearCook, £199.99, Instant Brands This super-smart design has dual baskets, meaning you can make two separate foods at the same time. It offers six ways to cook, and separate controls for each basket so you can use two functions at once. EvenCrisp air flow technology gives the same crispness as deepfrying, while the handy light means you can check progress without opening the basket. It measures H38.4 x W40.3 x D31.7cm.

WE LOVE: The Sync Cook and Sync Finish functions, which match settings or the finish time for both baskets.

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1000W 2.2L T17023 manual air fryer, £44.99, Tower Housewares Air fry, roast, grill or bake your way to healthier meals with Tower’s 2.2L model, measuring H28.1 x W25.5 x D20.5cm. It uses Vortx technology, which rapidly circulates hot air to give some of your favourite meals a light and crispy texture, up to 30 per cent faster than a conventional oven. You can adjust cooking temperature to 200°C as well as set the 30-minute timer to suit your recipe using manual dials.

WE LOVE: As well as some great features, the sleek black design is smart enough to grace any kitchen.