Our top 3, compared on the specs that matter. Prices checked 9 Nov 2026.
Thex’s quick pickNinja Air Fryer Pro XL 6.2L (AF181). Best all-rounder. Best for families: the Russell Hobbs. Best on a budget: the Braun.
Ninja
The most versatile of the three. It reaches 240°C, has 6 cooking modes and fits up to 2.3 kg of fries in a single 6.2 L basket. A 2-year warranty and a dishwasher-safe basket round it out.
Checked price$179.99at SharkNinja AU, 9 Nov 2026
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Russell Hobbs
Two baskets and 9 L in total let you cook a main and a side at once, then sync them to finish together. 2400 W of power, up to 200°C and a 2-year warranty.
Checked price$199at Officeworks, 9 Nov 2026
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Braun
The most affordable of our three picks, with 8 automatic programs and a 4.3 L drawer that fits about 1 kg of frozen fries. The drawer is dishwasher safe. A good size for smaller households.
Checked price$88at Harvey Norman, 9 Nov 2026
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| Spec | #1 Ninja | #2 Russell Hobbs | #3 Braun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Best all-rounder | Best for families | Best on a budget |
| Capacity | 6.2 L | 9 L total | 4.3 L |
| Baskets | Single | Dual | Single drawer |
| Power | 2000 W | 2400 W | — |
| Top temperature | 240°C | 200°C | 200°C |
| Cooking modes | 6 | — | 8 automatic programs |
| Fits | 2.3 kg fries or 4 kg wings | — | 1.2 kg chicken or 1 kg fries |
| Size (W × D × H) | 37.8 × 28.7 × 30.5 cm | 420 × 280 × 310 mm | — |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years | — |
| Checked price | $179.99 at SharkNinja AU (9 Nov 2026) | $199 at Officeworks (9 Nov 2026) | $88 at Harvey Norman (9 Nov 2026) |
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Buying guide
An air fryer is a small fan oven that crisps food with little or no oil. The right one comes down to how many people you cook for and how much bench space you have.
A single 6 L basket like the Ninja AF181 suits most couples and small families. Bigger households get more from a dual-basket model such as the Russell Hobbs RHAF2768, which holds 9 L in total.
Two baskets let you cook a main and a side at once, each at its own setting. One large basket is easier to clean and fits a whole tray of wings.
Higher heat browns faster. The Ninja reaches 240°C; the Russell Hobbs and Braun top out at 200°C, which is plenty for chips and reheating.
Air fryers are bulky. Check the width and depth against your space before you buy, and leave room behind for the hot air vent.
Our top pick is the Ninja Air Fryer Pro XL 6.2L (AF181). It has 2000 W of power, reaches 240°C and fits 2.3 kg of fries in one basket.
The Russell Hobbs Satisfry Dual Basket 9L (RHAF2768). Its two baskets hold 9 L in total, so you can cook two foods at once.
The Braun MultiFry 3 4.3L (HF3030). It has 8 automatic programs and fits 1 kg of fries or a 1.2 kg chicken.
They draw a lot while running (2000 W for the Ninja, 2400 W for the Russell Hobbs), but for small loads they usually finish sooner than heating a full oven.
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