Tower T17088 Vortx 9L Duo Basket Air Fryer with Smart Finish, 2600W Power, Black

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Two large 3.8L baskets cook twice as much food than a standard air fryer, so you can whip up deliciously healthy meals for all the family with minimal effort Dual zone air fryers do everything your usual air fryer can do, times two.So you can cook with the same time and temperatures across both drawers (effectively doubling the capacity of a single drawer use) or you can control either drawer independently. On the whole, if you have a specific reason that means the flexibility to split it into two zones would suit your needs better than other air fryers, then it’ll get the job done. But you’ll just have to accept some of its quirks along the way. Alongside a varied set of preset functions, the Genius XL’s standout feature is its rotating paddle, which does away with the need to pause your cook and shake midway through, instead gently stirring your food throughout for consistent results. The air fryer’s 1.7kg capacity is split between two cooking compartments, with the bottom compartment utilising the stirring paddle and a second static section sitting on top – though the latter can be removed for extra room if needs be. For a more in-depth explanation of how air fryers work and their benefits versus standard ovens, you can read our full-length What is an air fryer? explainer.

The Tower 9 litre Dual Basket Digital Air Fryer has 2400 Watts of power, so it’s more than capable, which is going to be good news for anyone cooking larger volumes of food. Better still, the twin baskets can be controlled independently, so you can use compartment 1 for, say, chips and basket 2 for meat, or variations on the theme. There’s a Smart Finish option too, which lets you do just this, while a Match Cook option can ensure that both compartments cook exactly the same. This way, you can take all of the guesswork out of the cooking, and simply leave it to cook your food to perfection. Money saving cooking Little to no oil is required, all while keeping the same great taste, so you lose the fat not the flavourTo do this you can make the most of Sync or Match modes, which will either sync the finish times of your food to make sure everything is ready at the same time or use Match to duplicate the cooking settings from your first drawer across to the second. How much does a dual zone air fryer cost?

Only you can answer this question. If you’re after authentic chip-shop chips, churros that taste like they’ve come straight from the fair ground, or crispy calamari, cooked to perfection, then you might want to think about investing in one of our electric deep fat fryers. After the 18 minutes had passed, I transferred all of the potato wedges into one container, making sure they were moved around. I then added the two salmon fishcakes into basket two, this time opting for the Smart Finish mode, which lets you specify different heat temperatures for the two compartments. Seeing as my potatoes had a head start, but needed more work, I did 200 degrees for basket one and 160 degrees for basket two.Cook twice as much food than a standard air fryer with this easy-to-use Tower Vortx Dual Basket Air Fryer. Air fryers have become so popular in recent years because their size and clever designs mean they’re speedy, energy efficient and need very little to no oil to effectively crisp up food. This is in contrast to traditional ovens, which are larger and therefore require more time and energy to reach the same temperatures. Easy-to-use controls with air fry, roast, bake, dehydrate, defrost and reheat functions to cook you air fryer favourites at the touch of a button, with individual control over each compartment to cook different foods at different temperatures Exclusive Vortx Dual Basket Air Fryer with 6 Pre-Set Functions, 7.6L Cook your air fryer family favourites together Part of what helps air fryers achieve such great results is a chemical reaction known as the Maillard reaction. This is the process by which food takes on a “browned”, roasted flavour, and can be achieved using high heat and very little oil.

Like the Ninja, this air fryer has five other functions, and all of them are perfect for everyday cooking. The bake function is ideal for bread, the reheat function works for leftovers and you can even dehydrate oranges inside with the ability to set the temperature low for a long period of time (up to 12 hours). The Dual Zone’s Max Crisp function is also worth shouting about, as it cooks thinner frozen foods such as chips, onions rings, and nuggets in a fraction of the time it would take a standard convection oven. During testing, one portion of frozen potato lattices came out perfectly crisp and golden in just six minutes, compared to the recommended 15-minute oven cooking time stated on the bag. This air fryer can also bake, roast, dehydrate, and reheat, making it a versatile tabletop multi cooker. Single Basket Air Fryers are smaller and more compact, consisting of one large basket. This makes them suitable for individuals or smaller households or cooking larger quantities of single foods, depending on the size of Air Fryer you choose. They are a great way to get into Air Frying and come with both manual and digital controls. It might be too big for single-person households unless you host a lot. And if you have a teeny kitchen, you’ll need to be prepared to find space for it, since it’s quite wide and tall. Furthermore, it’s one of the most expensive Ninja air fryers - a fact that can’t be ignored in your decision about whether to buy.Ultimately, if you’re looking for a versatile air fryer that is decidedly mid-range in price, this is the best option we’ve come across.

As with all Lakeland electricals, it's been tested, tested and tested again until we're confident it's more than up to the task. It's also covered by our 3-year guarantee for added reassurance - and it's a great price too! Need some help to find the best air fryer for you? Molly is the Ecommerce Editor for Ideal Home and is always on the lookout for the next must-buy product for your home. Covering all things appliance related, with an emphasis on air fryers, she regularly visits Future's Test Facility in Reading to thoroughly put products through their paces. FAQs When's the best time to buy a dual zone air fryer?Good models will come with dishwasher-safe removable parts and a pull-out loading tray that slots into the machine. For easy cooking from the get-go, look out for models with preset functions for popular dishes too. These work out the timings and temperatures for you. We all know air fryers are the healthier way to enjoy your favourite food, using hot air to get the taste you love without all the messy oil. But with two independent baskets for cooking different foods at the same time, the Lakeland Dual Air Fryer takes it to a whole new level. Why is the Lakeland Dual Basket Air Fryer the best air fryer for me? Vortx technology: rapid air circulation creates crispier textures across your mealtime favourites, 30% faster than a conventional oven.