Air fryers again

Get a large one. Mine is a small Phillips and ok for one or sometimes 2 people but not enough space for more. You can get them much more cheaply these days and some have double drawers.

Although I only cook for myself I wouldn't like to manage without my 2 drawers, so there is room for several parts of a meal in one go.
My Tower Dual was just under £100, but there are others including Lakeland for £60-70ish I believe.

I’ve got a Lakeland 2 drawer model, retails around £99 now. I’m happy with it and find it straightforward to use. As to cleaning, I find it very easy - the drawers are removable, and the cavity just needs a wipe around after each use once it has cooled. I believe the larger, round ones that don’t have drawers, can be trickier to clean (such as some Ninja models), but I can only go on what I’ve read, as I’ve never had that kind.

I’m happy with mine. It takes a little while to get used to cooking times, and I have found with mine that I need to add a few more minutes than the times suggested in the guide - but, like any oven, that’s trial and error I think.

I usually buy from Amazon and I think my last Pro Breeze was around half price. The packaging had been ripped and it may or may not have been used. It looked brand new to me.

Even if you do not have a dishwasher, buy one suitable for one because it appears to last longer.

I use disposable liners with this one which makes it easier to clean especially if eg gravy is in it.

I bought a small "bucket" which sits inside it and it is great for cooking eg duck legs in sauce, I throw out the liner and there is little to wash.

I have a large Ninja with one large compartment. Works well but can be tricky to clean due to the grooves in the basket.

We bought a Tower Vortx 2 drawer for our caravan and I love it. Much easier to clean and as I’m vegetarian and my husband isn’t I can cook us something at the same time.
Less than half the price of my Ninja and I prefer it.

I only know that it is next to impossible to clean my Ninja fryer lid behind the element (not the lid for slow cooking and steaming, which is easy).

Cleaning baskets and trays and things are pretty easy for most but I've had to buy a special tool to take the lid apart to get the grease out.

Obviously not a problem if you don't cook greasy things but I cook hams and chickens in mine so the fat splatters everywhere in the Ninja.

Highly recommend the two drawer style, so handy . I’ve had mine now for about four months and just give it a quick swipe to clean inside, grease doesn’t, seem to splash like an ordinary oven. My electric bill in these four months has reduced by 21% as I rarely use the main oven now.

PS, like you I resisted buying one ,same reasons as you have but I’ve never regretted it and would not be without it now.

Having got a cupboard full of gadgets that never get used I was loathe to buy an air-fryer but eventually gave in and bought one. The difference in running costs compared to the oven are big and I don't regret the purchase at all. As mentioned by others, the only thing I would change next time is to buy one with two drawers as my current one is only really good for two people at a push. As for cleaning, the removable parts go in the dishwasher.

I'm still resisting.

MissAdventure

I'm still resisting.

So am I. I don't even have a dishwasher or a microwave. I'm still living and my small kitchen has worktops for doing things on rather than being a giant open air cupboard!

My kitchen is small, and I know full well I wouldn't have the energy to clean a fryer after each use.
Plus, I'm not interested enough to look up recipes, etc.

Just a lazy old bat, frankly.

I’ve got one, I don’t like it at all.

To be honest, with the drawer type fryers, cleaning the drawers is no different to cleaning pans, which you would also wash after each use (I hope 😲), and a quick wipe around the interior once cool enough is simplicity itself - it really isn’t an arduous task at all.