Best air fryers for a family of 4 to make dinner time healthier for everyone

When it comes to the best air fryers for a family of 4, the leading brand has to be Ninja, and the Flex drawer is their largest model. With a whopping 10.4L capacity, it can be made into a divided draw with two compartments or one large one. It also has seven cooking functions depending on how you want to cook your food and you can make dinner knowing you’re using 45 per cent less energy than an oven. 

One customer said: "The best thing about this product is that it pays for itself through energy savings Since getting this Ninja my deep fat fryer is now obsolete, my grill is almost obsolete and my oven hasn't been used since."

This is a brilliant dual air fryer if you want to make sure all your food finishes cooking at the same time thanks to the sync and match cook functions which allow you to pause and resume cooking. With an 8.2L capacity (4.1L per drawer), you also have full control over each compartment and we love that a list of recipes are included to help get you started.

One review said: "Didn't believe the hype, we were wrong. Fantastic bit of kit cuts cooking time down immensely, food comes out perfect. Note it takes a bit of playing around with on timings etc.. helps to pre-heat and we have found buying some racks help greatly on certain foods."

Cooking up to six portions in one use, this air fryer is ideal for small families and comes at a fraction of the price of many of its competitors, and there are plenty of air fryer options for under £100. This air fryer oven uses up to 80 per cent less energy and cost compared to cooking in a traditional electric oven and we love how you can check how your food is getting on through the transparent window.

If you're limited on space but still need the best air fryers for a family of 4, then this compact option is perfect for smaller worktops. This smaller air fryer is dishwasher safe making it super easy to clean and features an impressive nine cooking functions with a cooking book included to help inspire your dinner recipe ideas.

One reviewer said: I have been using my COSORI for a long time now and think it is fantastic. Always cooks food well and provides a neat item for my countertop whilst not taking up much space and not sacrificing on the basket size. I certainly would recommend this air-fryer for anyone needing a one basket system at a great price.

If you're wanting an air fryer to save you both money and energy, then this air fryer from Instant is ideal. It uses up to 80 per cent less energy and cost compared to your usual cooking methods and it's super easy to clean thanks to its dishwasher-safe basket, so you'll save on the washing up too! Needing up to 95 per cent less oil for cooking, it's also a brilliant option for your health and comes with a range of healthy air fryer recipes to try.

One reviewer said: "I've had this product about 12 hours and already cooked some sausages for breakfast and chicken breast for lunch. This is very easy to use and clean plus the food is lovely and not dry which was my worry.
Seen a few ideas on Youtube that I looking forward to trying. Well worth the money."

Serving up enough portions to go around the whole table is this Tower air fryer which is estimated to save you around £241 per year on your cooking costs compared to oven cooking. Featuring Vortx technology, it rapidly circulates hot air around food, cooking up to 30 per cent faster than a conventional oven. This one also comes with a three-year guarantee so you can cook with peace of mind.

One reviewer said: "I’ve had this for a couple of months now and it has changed my life - can’t remember when I last used my oven! It’s super easy to use and so quick,convenient and easy to clean. Realistically , it’s not really big enough for more than two people but perfect if you just need to cook a bit of fish or chicken quickly, without having to wait 15 minutes for the oven to heat up! Part baked rolls, garlic bread ready in 5 minutes."

Featuring a child-safety lock system, it's ideal if you have young children in around your cooking area. It also includes non-stick coating, auto-shut off and smart sync cooking function for perfectly timed cooking in each drawer. With multiple different cooking methods and no need for oil, it's ideal for a range of different dishes and cuisines, whatever you're in the mood for.

One reviewer said: "Bought this for our caravan, just what we needed, cooks really quick and saves on fuel have done everything from sausage to Yorkshire puds. Brilliant, only thing negative the interia light doesn't work but not a problem for us"

With TurboAir Technology this air fryer is seven times more effective than regular air circulation technology to increase cooking efficiency and reduce 90 per cent of fat. It's all app-controlled meaning you can monitor cooking using controls and schedules on your phone. It also features an impressive 11 cooking functions and it's also noise cancelling.

One reviewer said: "Strong and sturdy 8”x8”. Once I got the hang of it all, I love this machine. Fast and clean, without excess oil or smell, or dryness. I cooked scored and seasoned duck breasts in 8 minutes and salmon fillets same. Delicious! Learning on the go, but really enjoying it. Got the app on my phone so can check on it and try out some of the step by step recipes."