Air fryers have firmly cemented themselves as the modern must-have appliance. They’re the tool of choice if you’re looking to make foods with a crisp finish, while also using less oil thanks to their ability to circulate hot air efficiently.
Black Friday is a great opportunity to get your hands on an air fryer for a percentage of the original recommended retail price (RRP). This year, many retailers have dropped their Black Friday deals early, with several already offering huge discounts on air fryers, but stock is fluctuating dramatically. We’ll be constantly checking the models in our air fryers buyer’s guide for any changes in price, to ensure you get the biggest and best Black Friday air fryer deals.
The cost-of-living crisis is also having a huge impact on budgets this year, as many households seek out low-wattage appliances that help to keep energy costs down long term. You can find further tips and advice in your guide to energy-efficient cooking, plus guidance on how to clean an air fryer and what not to cook in an air fryer.
Our expert reviewers have put all the air fryers in this list to the test, looking at quality of food, ease of use, ease of cleaning, value for money and quality of materials, then scored each model out of five. Read more about how BBC Good Food tests products.
For recipes, resources and ideas for how to eat well on a budget, discover our Cook Smart campaign. Or visit our reviews section and discover more than 600 practical buyer’s guides offering unbiased advice on what equipment is worth investing in. Find everything from the best food processors to larger white goods such as the best microwaves and best dishwashers.
Best Black Friday air fryer deals at a glance
- Amazon – deals across a range of home appliances
- Currys – Black Friday sales have already started
- Ninja – save up to £90 in the Black Friday sale
- AO.com – early Black Friday deals on air fryers, coffee machines, microwaves and more
- Argos – pre-Black Friday discounts are live
- Appliances Direct – up to 50% in the Black Friday sale
- Very – more than 10,000 Black Friday discounts are now live
- Robert Dyas – discounts across the entire product range
- Wayfair – Black Friday pre-sale is live
- John Lewis and Partners – Black Friday kitchen appliance deals are live
- JD Williams – early Black Friday deals on air fryers, coffee machines and more
Don’t forget, all of the brands offering air fryer deals are vying for your attention, so will be keeping just as much of an eye on their competitors prices as their own. In the past, we’ve seen John Lewis and Partners, Currys and AO offer a price-match promise. When you’ve spotted a price that appeals to you, look out for added extras, such as free delivery.
Best Black Friday air fryer deals 2022
Tefal ActiFry Genius XL 2 in 1 YV970840
Best air fryer for versatility
Star rating: 4.5/5
Distinct and striking in design, this circular-shaped air fryer includes containers and baskets for multi-level cooking.
In test, we achieved good results with very little oil. And the central paddle inside ensures food is evenly coated and evenly cooked.
We particularly liked the large window on top of the lid, which allowed us to check on the progress without interfering with the cooking process.
Read the full Tefal ActiFry Genius XL review.
Wattage: 1500
Available from:
Sage the Smart Oven™Air Fryer
Best multi-tasking air fryer
Star rating: 5/5
Deserving of pride of place on the kitchen counter, this attractive air fryer is great to use as an extension of your main oven.
Offering presets and functions that can tackle everything from toast and bagels to chips and even slow-cooked stews, this Sage model is a lot more than a standard air fryer.
One of the more expensive models on this list, now is the perfect time to snap it up with a saving.
Read the full Sage the Smart Oven Air Fryer review
Wattage: 2400
Available from:
When is Black Friday 2022?
This year, Black Friday is on Friday 25 November 2022. Black Friday is always on the Friday immediately after Thanksgiving, and is then followed by Cyber Monday on 28 November 2022.
Black Friday is also a prime opportunity for Christmas shopping, as it always takes place on the fourth Friday of November each year.
What is Black Friday?
As one of the largest shopping events of the year, Black Friday is a great opportunity to get the best and biggest deals on a variety of products. Most UK retailers take part and offer a wide range of discounts both in store and online.
While sales traditionally dropped the day after Thanksgiving, in the UK we now typically see Black Friday deals appearing as early as 1 November.
What were some of the best deals on Black Friday last year?
Last year, we saw air fryer deals of up to 50% from retailers such as Amazon, AO and John Lewis and Partners. Brands were also offering reductions across ranges, like Ninja, which discounted some items by £70 and offered free accessories.
There were also Black Friday air fryer deals on popular products like the Ninja Foodi MAX Health Grill & Air Fryer, the Sage Smart Oven Air Fryer, and Tower Vortex 5-in-1 air fryer.
How do we find air fryer deals?
When searching for air fryers on sale, we look at a whole host of retailer sites to see what they’re offering. Big retailers, including Amazon, John Lewis and Partners, have dedicated sale days where we find the best deals.
We’ve found that prices can change a couple of times a day as retailers compete with each other, so we track all the prices to ensure you’re always getting the best deal and update this page accordingly.
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But we don’t just look to big retailers, we also look at smaller ones, too, as they may be offering a price that their larger counterparts cannot. Our aim is to find you the best price and the biggest air fryer deals, whatever the retailer.
How do we select air fryer deals?
You’ll notice that there are plenty of air fryer deals around, but those that feature in this list are the best performers of more than 40 of those shortlisted, tested and reviewed by BBC Good Food experts.
Each was put to the test using Good Food’s thoroughly tested recipes, designed to assess both their performance on everyday kitchen tasks but also challenge the additional functions to identify any weaknesses. Visit our full guide to the best air fryers to find our top-rated picks and those that achieved the highest star ratings.
Are air fryers worth the hype?
Known for their versatility, air fryers are able to perform multiple functions. You can bake, roast, dehydrate and grill in almost all of the models we’ve tested, plus many more functions. It’s impressive to see how much is packed into their compact countertop footprint. Not only does an air fryer save you precious counter space, they’re often cheaper to run than ovens, particularly if you’re only heating up food for one or two.
Air fryers work by circulating hot air to cook and crisp food to achieve that ‘fried’ texture and flavour, rather than using vats of oil – making air fryers a healthier alternative to deep fat frying. Plus there’s considerably less mess. Not just reserved for chips, use your air fryer for air fryer chicken breasts, buffalo cauliflower wings, air fryer sausages, air fryer salmon, air fryer doughnuts and much more.
How much does an air fryer cost?
Prices can vary depending on the size, capacity and versatility of the machine. Prices for standard air fryers tend to begin at around £50, though those at the lower end of the spectrum may require you to do some pre-cooking before you start.
For a basic air fryer, we recommend looking at those around the £100 mark for something efficient. For more versatile and multifunctional appliances, we’ve seen prices reach the £300+ mark, but these models tend to serve as an extension of the oven, so are equally well worth the price.
How to get a good air fryer deal
- Read reviews: it’s easy to get swayed by a great looking deal, but there’s every chance the model you’ve got your eye on could be a dud. Our reviews experts have tested more than 40 different air fryers so really do know the very best models around. Each test and review is impartial and offers up-to-date advice on the products actually worth buying.
- Set a budget and stick to it: sales like these are excellent opportunities to save money so, in order to make the most of those savings, set a budget and try to stick to it.
- When you see a price you’re happy with, buy it: many air fryer deals will only be available for a short amount of time.
- Utilise tools to alert you to good prices: for example, CamelCamelCamel will show you the price history of Amazon products.
How to calculate your kWH cost
While air fryers can be cheaper to run than a conventional oven, they do vary in energy efficiency. To calculate how much energy your appliance uses, simply multiply its wattage by the number of hours it is used per day. Then, divide that total by 1,000 to get the gadget’s daily kilowatt-hour (kWh).
The cost per kWh can vary depending on what your energy tariff is, plus where you live. If you have a smart meter in your home, you’ll be able to see the cost per use as you cook without having to do this calculation.
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All savings percentages have been rounded up or down to the nearest whole number.
