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Kitchen · 14 air fryers tested

The Best Air Fryers Under $200 — Our 2026 Pick

We tested 14 models over 6 weeks. The Ninja Foodi 10-in-1 wins for the third year running.

Ninja Foodi 10-in-1 · price historyLast 12 months

High: $249 · Jul '25Now: $119 ✓ Lowest in 12mo

By Sara Klein · Updated May 24, 2026

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Ninja Foodi 10-in-1 XLEditor's overall pick

4.7★ (61k)

Best overall

$119verified 3h ago

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Cosori Pro II 5.8 QTQuietest in test

4.7★ (127k)

Most reliable

$89verified 3h ago

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Instant Vortex Plus 6 QTFastest preheat

4.6★ (82k)

Best budget

$69verified 3h ago

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