Buying guide · 6 picks compared

Best air fryer for a family of 4 UK 2026

Q: Are air fryer baskets dishwasher safe?

On four picks, yes: the **Tefal Easy Fry Dual XXL** (bowls and grids), the **Philips 5000 Series Megabasket** (removable parts), the **Russell Hobbs Satisfry Dual** (baskets and crisping plates) and the **Instant Pot Vortex Dual** (trays and baskets).

Q: How long are air fryer guarantees?

The **Russell Hobbs Satisfry Dual** has the longest guarantee listed here: 3 years when you register online at Argos. The Philips 5000 Series gets 2 years, and the Instant Pot Vortex Dual 8L gets 1 year.

The Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer Air Fryer is the best pick for most families of four.

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Its two 5.2 L zones can finish together thanks to SYNC, or you can remove the divider for one 10.4 L MegaZone. For 8 to 10 people, choose the Tefal Easy Fry Dual XXL 11L, with a 6.5 L drawer for a 2 kg Sunday roast and a 4.5 L drawer for sides.

By Bez, Editor✓ Updated 26 October 2026

★ Our top pickNinja Foodi FlexDrawer Air Fryer 10.4L (AF500UK)Image: NinjaSee it on Amazon

Which one is for you?

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Which pick suits which need
Ifyou want two zones that can also become one big drawer	Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer Air Fryer 10.4L (AF500UK)	See it on Amazon
Ifyou regularly feed 8 or more people	Tefal Easy Fry Dual XXL 11L Air Fryer (EY942BG0, Java Pepper)	See it on Amazon
Ifyou want to steam as well as air fry	Philips Airfryer 5000 Series Megabasket with Steam (NA565/92)	See it on Amazon
Ifyou want two 4.5 L baskets with a 3-year guarantee when registered online	Russell Hobbs Satisfry Dual Basket Air Fryer 9L (27680)	See it on Amazon
Ifyou want a straightforward 8 L dual air fryer with SyncCook and SyncFinish	Instant Pot Vortex Dual 8L Air Fryer, Black Pepper (INAFB91-BK)	See it on Amazon
Ifyou cook for 3–4 people and want a single drawer with a viewing window	Philips 2000 Series Airfryer 6.2L with viewing window (NA230/09)	See it on Amazon

The 6 picks compared

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1★ Top pick
Ninja
Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer Air Fryer 10.4L (AF500UK)Best for two zones or one big drawer
Cook a whole joint or two dishes at once
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Tefal
Tefal Easy Fry Dual XXL 11L Air Fryer (EY942BG0, Java Pepper)Best for biggest dual drawer, 8–10 people
Feed 8 to 10 people from one air fryer
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Philips
Philips Airfryer 5000 Series Megabasket with Steam (NA565/92)Best for steam and air fry in one
Steam and air fry in one machine with flexible baskets
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Russell Hobbs
Russell Hobbs Satisfry Dual Basket Air Fryer 9L (27680)Best for two 4.5 L baskets, 3-year cover
Cook two foods at once and have both ready together
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Instant Pot
Instant Pot Vortex Dual 8L Air Fryer, Black Pepper (INAFB91-BK)Best for simple dual 8 L
Cook two dishes at once for a family of four
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Philips
Philips 2000 Series Airfryer 6.2L with viewing window (NA230/09)Best for smaller family, viewing window
Crispy family meals, with a window to watch them cook
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The picks side by side
Pick	Best for	Price	The fact that sets it apart	Where to buy
Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer Air Fryer 10.4L (AF500UK)	two zones or one big drawer	£209.99	With the divider removed the two zones become one 10.4 L MegaZone, which Ninja says fits a 2 kg leg of lamb with roast vegetables or a 2.3 kg rolled shoulder of pork.	See it on Amazon
Tefal Easy Fry Dual XXL 11L Air Fryer (EY942BG0, Java Pepper)	biggest dual drawer, 8–10 people	£179.99	It has a 6.5 L drawer and a 4.5 L drawer, 11 L in total.	See it on Amazon
Philips Airfryer 5000 Series Megabasket with Steam (NA565/92)	steam and air fry in one	£199.99	It works as one extra-large Megabasket of about 10 l or as two baskets of 3 l and 6 l with a removable divider.	See it on Amazon
Russell Hobbs Satisfry Dual Basket Air Fryer 9L (27680)	two 4.5 L baskets, 3-year cover	£209.99	It has nine pre-set functions: Chips, Steak, Fish, Vegetables, Pizza, Chicken, Bake, Dehydrate and Reheat.	See it on Amazon
Instant Pot Vortex Dual 8L Air Fryer, Black Pepper (INAFB91-BK)	simple dual 8 L	£129.99	It has two 4 L baskets, and SyncCook and SyncFinish let you mirror settings or cook each basket differently.	See it on Amazon
Philips 2000 Series Airfryer 6.2L with viewing window (NA230/09)	smaller family, viewing window	£109.99	Philips says the basket holds up to 800 g of chips, 8 chicken drumsticks or 800 g of vegetables.	See it on Amazon

Prices from the maker or retailer named on each pick below, checked 26 October 2026. A dash means the price changes too often to quote: tap through for today's.

Get a main and a side cooked at the same time, with both ready together. This guide is for UK families of four who want to batch-cook and use the oven less. Three things decide your choice: capacity, drawer layout and a sync finish. Capacity comes first: Argos suggests 3–4 portions for 6.2 L and 5–6 for 8 L. Two drawers let you cook a main and a side on different settings, and sync makes both drawers finish together.

Our picks in detail

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1★ Top pickBest for two zones or one big drawer

Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer Air Fryer 10.4L (AF500UK)

Cook a whole joint or two dishes at once.

What it is: The Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer is an air fryer with a drawer you can split into two separate cooking zones. Cook two dishes at once, or remove the divider for one 10.4 L MegaZone that Ninja says fits a 2 kg leg of lamb.
Perfect for: This suits cooks who want two zones for different dishes, or one big drawer for a large roast.
Why we picked it: In two-zone mode, each side can run its own program, time and temperature. The SYNC function makes both zones finish together, and you get 7 cooking functions, from Air Fry and Max Crisp to Dehydrate and Prove, backed by a 2470 W power rating.
Price: £209.99 (ninjakitchen.co.uk, checked 26 October 2026)

With the divider removed the two zones become one 10.4 L MegaZone, which Ninja says fits a 2 kg leg of lamb with roast vegetables or a 2.3 kg rolled shoulder of pork.
In two-zone mode you can mix cooking programs, times and temperatures, and the SYNC function makes both zones finish together.
It has 7 cooking functions: Air Fry, Max Crisp, Roast, Bake, Reheat, Dehydrate and Prove.
The power rating is 2470 W.

The catch: It is a large machine at 49.4 cm deep and 9.3 kg, so it needs a roomy worktop.

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2Best for biggest dual drawer, 8–10 people

Tefal Easy Fry Dual XXL 11L Air Fryer (EY942BG0, Java Pepper)

Feed 8 to 10 people from one air fryer.

What it is: The Tefal Easy Fry Dual XXL is Tefal's largest dual air fryer, with two separate drawers: a 6.5 L and a 4.5 L, 11 L in total. Pop a 2 kg Sunday roast in the big drawer and 1 kg of French fries in the small one.
Perfect for: It suits a large family or group of 8 to 10 people who want the largest dual air fryer in Tefal's range.
Why we picked it: Tefal lists the bowls and grids as dishwasher safe, which makes clean-up after a big meal easier. Tefal also offers 15-year repairability on it. Its 2700 W power rating gives it plenty of punch for a big cook.
Price: £179.99 (shop.tefal.co.uk, checked 26 October 2026)

It has a 6.5 L drawer and a 4.5 L drawer, 11 L in total.
The Amazon UK listing describes it as Tefal's largest dual air fryer, with the 6.5 L drawer for a 2 kg Sunday roast and the 4.5 L drawer for sides such as 1 kg of French fries, for 8 to 10 people.
Tefal lists the bowls and grids as dishwasher safe and offers 15-year repairability.
The power rating is 2700 W.

The catch: It measures 458 mm long, 385 mm wide and 330 mm high, so it needs a deep worktop spot.

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3Best for steam and air fry in one

Philips Airfryer 5000 Series Megabasket with Steam (NA565/92)

Steam and air fry in one machine with flexible baskets.

What it is: The Megabasket is one basket of about 10 l, or two baskets of 3 l and 6 l with a removable divider. You get Steamfry, Steam and Airfry, so one machine handles steaming and air frying.
Perfect for: This one suits you best if you want steam and air fry in one machine.
Why we picked it: 8 programmes and 28 cooking methods give you plenty of ways to cook, with more presets in the HomeID app. Philips gives it a 2-year warranty, and the removable parts are dishwasher-safe. It also has an automatic SteamClean function for the large basket.
Price: £199.99 (home-appliances.philips, checked 26 October 2026)

It works as one extra-large Megabasket of about 10 l or as two baskets of 3 l and 6 l with a removable divider.
It has Steamfry, Steam and Airfry functions, plus an automatic SteamClean function for the large basket.
It has 8 programmes and 28 cooking methods, with more presets in the HomeID app.
Philips gives it a 2-year warranty, and the removable parts are dishwasher-safe.

The catch: At 49.6 cm deep and 8.2 kg, it needs a roomy worktop.

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4Best for two 4.5 L baskets, 3-year cover

Russell Hobbs Satisfry Dual Basket Air Fryer 9L (27680)

Cook two foods at once and have both ready together.

What it is: The Russell Hobbs Satisfry is a dual basket air fryer with two 4.5 L baskets. Cook two batches side by side, with nine pre-set functions from Chips to Reheat to choose from.
Perfect for: It suits a family of four that needs two 4.5 L baskets cooking at the same time.
Why we picked it: The sync function times your foods to finish together and matches settings across both baskets. Argos lists up to 3.2 kg of frozen chips across both baskets, and the baskets and crisping plates are dishwasher-safe. Register online and Argos lists a 3-year guarantee.
Price: £209.99 (uk.russellhobbs.com, checked 26 October 2026)

It has nine pre-set functions: Chips, Steak, Fish, Vegetables, Pizza, Chicken, Bake, Dehydrate and Reheat.
The sync function times foods to finish together, and match copies settings across both baskets.
Argos lists up to 3.2 kg of frozen chips between the two baskets, and dishwasher-safe baskets and crisping plates.
Argos lists a 3-year guarantee when you register online.

The catch: Both baskets must be in the tray for the air fryer to work.

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5Best for simple dual 8 L

Instant Pot Vortex Dual 8L Air Fryer, Black Pepper (INAFB91-BK)

Cook two dishes at once for a family of four.

What it is: The Vortex Dual 8L is an 8-in-1 machine, so it air fries, bakes, grills, dehydrates, roasts and reheats. It has two 4 L baskets, and SyncCook and SyncFinish let you mirror settings or cook each basket differently.
Perfect for: It suits a family of four who want a simple dual-basket machine in one 8L unit.
Why we picked it: Instant Pot lists the power as 1550–1850 W, and Argos suggests 5–6 portions. Argos also lists dishwasher-safe trays and baskets, so the washing up is less of a chore.
Price: £129.99 (argos.co.uk, checked 26 October 2026)

It has two 4 L baskets, and SyncCook and SyncFinish let you mirror settings or cook each basket differently.
It is an 8-in-1 machine: air fry, bake, grill, dehydrate, roast, reheat, SyncCook and SyncFinish.
Argos suggests 5–6 portions and lists dishwasher-safe trays and baskets.
Instant Pot lists the power as 1550–1850 W.

The catch: Argos lists a 1-year manufacturer's guarantee, shorter than the 2 to 3 years on several other models here.

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6Best for smaller family, viewing window

Philips 2000 Series Airfryer 6.2L with viewing window (NA230/09)

Crispy family meals, with a window to watch them cook.

What it is: The Philips Airfryer 6.2L has a viewing window and internal light, so you can watch your food cook. Its basket holds up to 800 g of chips, 8 chicken drumsticks or 800 g of vegetables.
Perfect for: This suits a smaller family who likes to watch dinner cook, with Argos suggesting 3–4 portions.
Why we picked it: The Philips Airfryer 6.2L gives you 13 cooking programmes, with 9 presets on the touchscreen, so you can pick a setting fast. Philips backs it with a 2-year warranty and 30-day returns, giving you time to be sure.
Price: £109.99 (home-appliances.philips, checked 26 October 2026)

Philips says the basket holds up to 800 g of chips, 8 chicken drumsticks or 800 g of vegetables.
It has 13 cooking programmes, with 9 presets on the touchscreen.
Argos lists a viewing window with an internal light, and suggests 3–4 portions.
Philips gives it a 2-year warranty and 30-day returns.

The catch: It has a single cooking compartment, so you cook one thing at a time.

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What we left out, and why

Philips 3000 Series Dual Basket Airfryer (NA350/00): Philips UK lists it as out of stock, so it was left out.
Instant Vortex Plus Dual Drawer with ClearCook 7.6L: Instant Pot UK's air fryer range page has no product page for a 7.6L Vortex Plus Dual Drawer.
Tefal Easy Fry Mega 7.5L (EY8558G0): Tefal's UK shop shows it as out of stock.
Philips 3000 Series Airfryer 7.2L (NA342/09): Amazon UK showed a delivery date of 19 November for it on 26 October 2026, so it was not treated as in stock.

How we chose

Our buying criteria

Your family of four needs real basket space, measured in litres (L), and a layout that fits a main and a side. So every model here had to clear that bar. Argos suggests 3–4 portions for 6.2 L and 5–6 portions for 8 L, while Ninja says its 10.4 L FlexDrawer is for 8+ people. Power, in watts (W), runs from 1,550 W to 2,700 W across the models that list it. Several have two zones and a sync function, so both finish together. Each air fryer's figures come from its maker's UK page or a UK retailer's listing, and each pick shows its catch.

Capacity: match the portions to your family and check the litres (L).
Drawer layout: two drawers let you cook a main and a side on different settings.
Sync finish: look for a function that makes both drawers finish together.
Worktop space: check the depth and weight, since the Ninja is 49.4 cm deep and 9.3 kg and the Philips Megabasket is 49.6 cm deep and 8.2 kg.

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Your questions, answered

What size air fryer do I need for a family of four?

Aim for about 8 L or more. Argos suggests 5–6 portions for an 8 L machine like the Instant Pot Vortex Dual and 3–4 for a 6.2 L one, so 8 L leaves room for seconds. The Ninja FlexDrawer's 10.4 L serves 8+ people, Ninja says.

Is a dual-drawer air fryer better than a single drawer for a family?

Dual drawers suit you if you want two dishes ready at once. The Ninja FlexDrawer cooks two zones with different programs, times and temperatures, and SYNC finishes both together. The single-compartment Philips 2000 Series suits a smaller family.

Can an air fryer cook a Sunday roast?

Yes, your Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer can. Ninja says its 10.4 L MegaZone fits a 2 kg leg of lamb with roast vegetables, or a 2.3 kg rolled shoulder of pork. Roast dinner sorted.

Are air fryer baskets dishwasher safe?

On four picks, yes: the Tefal Easy Fry Dual XXL (bowls and grids), the Philips 5000 Series Megabasket (removable parts), the Russell Hobbs Satisfry Dual (baskets and crisping plates) and the Instant Pot Vortex Dual (trays and baskets).

How long are air fryer guarantees?

The Russell Hobbs Satisfry Dual has the longest guarantee listed here: 3 years when you register online at Argos. The Philips 5000 Series gets 2 years, and the Instant Pot Vortex Dual 8L gets 1 year.

How much worktop space does a family air fryer need?

Measure your worktop before you buy. The Ninja FlexDrawer is 49.4 cm deep and weighs 9.3 kg, so it needs a roomy worktop. Allow height too: the Tefal Easy Fry Dual XXL is 330 mm high and the Philips Megabasket is 35.2 cm high.