6 air fryer gifts to make the holidays easier and tastier

Cheap meets smart

The Ultenian K10 blew us away with its combination of solid cooking power and automatic programs to create hassle-free dinners. If you want, you can even use an app to control it. Cooking from the couch? Yes please. In addition to its smart features and air frying performance, this air fryer from Ultenic is an ideal choice for the holidays as it is also an affordable basket-style option.

For a solid and also affordable alternative, consider the Cosori Pro LE Air Fryer L501

Perfect for larger meals

If you prefer an oven-style air fryer, you're probably looking at higher prices. However, the HYSapientia 24L is reasonably priced and comes with almost too many accessories. It also has a decent capacity and is very easy to use. There is a minimum cooking time of 5 minutes, but if you're looking for an affordable oven-style candidate, this is the perfect air fryer gift.

Willing to pay a little more? Grab the Cuisinart TOA-60 air fryer toaster oven

Two is better than one

What's better than one air fryer? An air fryer with two baskets that allows you to prepare two different dishes at the same time. The Instant Vortex Plus Double Tray With the Airfryer you can not only prepare two dishes, but you can also have them prepared at the same time. And while it's a bit pricey overall, it's heavily discounted at a very reasonable price during the holidays.

For a non-Instant double basket alternative, consider the Ninja Foodi Dual Zone Air Fryer AF300

Don't burn your fingers

Removing food from the air fryer can be difficult, especially if you don't like burning your fingertips like some chefs do. You need a good pair of pliers like this pair from OXO. The silicone head easily fits the food and nonstick surface of air fryer baskets—not to mention the long profile makes it easy to slip into a stocking hanging from the fireplace.

For an alternative brand, check out the Farberware stainless steel locking pliers

For an even, crispy result

Air fryers use significantly less oil than traditional frying, but you still need oil. So you should have an easy way to apply oil, like this olive oil sprayer from Mistifi. It is non-aerosol and BPA latex and DEHP free, meaning it won't leach contaminants and microplastics into your food. Cheap and versatile, you can use it with all kinds of cooking liquids.

If you want an oil syringe in a glass bottle instead of plastic, check out the Flairosol Olivia

Bake in an air fryer

Did you know that you can prepare brownies and cakes in an air fryer? However, anything with batter is a nightmare if you don't have a pan to hold the contents. Meet the Walfos silicone square cake pan. It can handle temperatures up to 446 degrees Fahrenheit (230 degrees Celsius) and, because it is silicone, is non-stick. It also fits in most regular air fryers.

If edges are best, consider the JOERSH silicone molds