Looking for the best air fryer in NZ? The best budget air fryer in NZ for most households is the Devanti 4L Air Fryer, a straightforward 1500W dial-control model with enough room to feed a small family, while bigger homes should size up to a dual-zone or 8L basket. This guide compares 11 air fryers on sale in New Zealand right now, from tiny 2.5L drawers to 20L oven-style units, so you can match capacity, controls and coating to your kitchen.
Every pick is a live, in-stock model from a NZ retailer, with a clear “Best for” angle, honest pros and cons, and the key specs. If air frying is not quite what you are after, it is worth comparing against deep fryers and benchtop pizza ovens too.
Quick comparison
| Air fryer | Best for | Capacity | Power | Controls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devanti 4L Air Fryer | No-frills budget | 4L | 1500W | Dial |
| Devanti 2.5L Air Fryer | One or two people | 2.5L | Oil-free | Dial |
| Devanti 8L Dual Zone | Two foods at once | 8L (4L x 2) | 1700W | Digital |
| Midea 4.0L Air Fryer | Compact everyday | 4L | 1500W | LED |
| Novello 13L Air Fryer | Glass-bowl viewing | 13L | 1300W | Dial |
| Devanti 20L Air Fryer Oven | Oven versatility | 20L | 1400W | LCD |
| Russell Hobbs SatisFry Air Extra Large | Large brand name | 8L | 220C | 10 presets |
| Westinghouse Opti-Fry Digital | Presets and big families | 7.5L | 1800W | Touchscreen |
| Philips 2000 Series Airfryer XL | Premium build | 6.2L | RapidAir | Touchscreen |
| Nutribullet CrispLite | PFAS-free ceramic | 6L | 80-200C | 6 presets |
| Sunbeam DuraCeramic | Compact ceramic | 3L | 1500W | Timer |
1. Devanti 4L Air Fryer – Best No-Frills Budget Buy
The Devanti 4L Air Fryer is the best pick for shoppers who want honest air frying without a touchscreen or app. It works on two twist dials, one for time and one for temperature, so there is nothing to learn and nothing to glitch.
The 4L basket suits two to three people, and the tall, narrow body slips under most overhead cabinets. The housing is matte black plastic with a pull-out non-stick basket; it feels light rather than premium, which is fair at this price. In use the 1500W element crisps chips and wings in the usual 15 to 20 minute window, and the basket releases with one hand for washing. The catch is precision: with no presets and no digital readout, the first few cooks involve some guesswork, and 4L is tight for a full family batch.
Pros
- Very affordable entry point
- Simple dial controls, nothing to break
- Compact upright footprint
- 1500W crisps well for the price
Cons
- No presets or digital display
- Small 4L basket for families
- Plastic build feels basic
Key specs: 4L capacity, 1500W, manual dial control, pull-out non-stick basket. Retailer product ID 93347.
2. Devanti 2.5L Air Fryer – Best for One or Two People
The Devanti 2.5L Air Fryer is the best choice for singles, couples, students and anyone with barely any bench to spare. At 2.5L it is one of the smallest models here, and it tucks into a cupboard when it is not in use.
The compact black body uses simple oil-free cooking and a single dial, so it heats fast and stays out of the way. The pull-out drawer has a non-stick coating and lifts out easily for a quick wash. Performance is honest for the size: a single serve of fries, a couple of chicken pieces, or reheating last night’s leftovers. The obvious limit is capacity. This is genuinely small, so anyone cooking for three or more will be running two or three batches, and there is no room for a whole chicken.
Pros
- Smallest footprint in this guide
- Low price
- Oil-free healthy cooking
- Easy to store away
Cons
- Only 2.5L, batch cooking for 3+
- Basic single-dial control
- Not for whole chooks or big trays
Key specs: 2.5L capacity, oil-free cooking, manual control, non-stick drawer. Retailer product ID 57409.
3. Devanti Dual Zone Air Fryer – Best for Cooking Two Foods at Once
The Devanti 8L Dual Zone Air Fryer is the pick for households that want a main and a side ready at the same moment. Two independent 4L baskets each run their own time and temperature, so chips can crisp in one drawer while chicken roasts in the other, with a sync option so both finish together.
The twin-drawer body is wide, measuring 38cm across and 36cm deep, so it asks for more bench room than a single-basket unit. Build quality steps up from the budget Devantis: the exterior is a sleek black, the baskets are non-stick and dishwasher-safe, and the 1700W system heats quickly. A 0 to 60 minute timer covers most cooking. The trade-offs are footprint and cleaning, since twin baskets mean two lots of washing, but the flexibility is hard to beat for family dinners.
Pros
- True dual-zone cooking with two 4L baskets
- 8L total capacity
- Dishwasher-safe baskets
- 1700W for fast heating
Cons
- Wide, deep footprint
- Two baskets to clean
- No app or preset library
Key specs: 8L total (4L x 2), 1700W, dual-zone control, 0 to 60 minute timer, dimensions 38 x 36 x 31.5 cm, non-stick dishwasher-safe baskets.
4. Midea 4.0L Air Fryer – Best Compact Everyday Fryer
The Midea 4.0L Air Fryer is the best everyday option from a mainstream brand, pairing a trusted name with a tidy drawer and an LED display. It is aimed at two to three person households that want digital control without paying for a big machine.
The footprint is slim, just 26cm wide (349.5 x 260 x 307.5mm) and 5.25kg, so it fits neatly on a small bench. The housing looks clean and modern, with an LED screen and a rapid hot air circulation basket inside. Day to day, the 60-minute timer, adjustable temperature up to 200C and high-temperature safety protection make it easy to run, and the basket lifts out for cleaning. At 4L and a single zone it is still modest for larger families, and there are no oven-style racks or rotisserie here.
Pros
- Trusted Midea brand
- LED display and 200C control
- Slim 26cm width
- High-temperature safety protection
Cons
- 4L is small for big families
- Single zone only
- No large preset library
Key specs: 4L capacity, 1500W, up to 200C, 60-minute timer, LED display, 5.25kg, dimensions 349.5 x 260 x 307.5 mm.
5. Novello 13L Air Fryer – Best Glass-Bowl Air Fryer
The Novello 13L Air Fryer is the best choice for cooks who like to watch their food. This glass-bowl style fryer in white and red roasts, bakes, grills and fries under a see-through lid, so there is no opening the drawer to check progress.
The 13L bowl stands tall at 42cm and doubles as a bit of a bench centrepiece thanks to the retro white body and red trim. The lift-off heating lid sits over a transparent glass bowl, and at up to 250C it runs hotter than any other model here, which suits proper roasting and grilling. The catch is bulk and efficiency: the glass bowl and lid take up space and the lid is awkward to store, the element is a lower 1300W, and an open bowl is less sealed than a drawer, so it can be a little less efficient.
Pros
- See-through 13L glass bowl
- Runs up to 250C
- Roasts, bakes, grills and fries
- Standout white and red look
Cons
- Bulky lid is awkward to store
- Lower 1300W element
- Open-bowl style less efficient than a drawer
Key specs: 13L capacity, 1300W, up to 250C, glass bowl with heating lid, dimensions 42 (L) x 35 (W) x 38 (H) cm, white and red. SKU PR6510.
6. Devanti 20L Air Fryer Oven – Best Air Fryer Oven for Versatility
The Devanti 20L Air Fryer Oven is the most versatile machine here, working like a compact convection oven rather than a drawer. Five heating elements and 360-degree heat circulation let it air fry, bake, roast and grill across internal racks.
The box-shaped body is 36cm wide and 34.5cm tall with a front door, so it takes more bench space than a drawer fryer but returns oven-style flexibility. An LCD screen and a 0 to 60 minute timer handle the controls, and the non-stick interior wipes down after use. The 20L cavity and 1400W spread of heat brown food evenly and fit a small tray or a whole chicken. The downsides are the larger footprint, a wattage that is modest for the cavity size, and more internal surfaces and racks to clean than a simple basket.
Pros
- 20L oven-style capacity
- Five stainless heating elements
- LCD display and rack cooking
- Air fries, bakes, roasts and grills
Cons
- Large bench footprint
- 1400W is modest for the size
- More parts and racks to clean
Key specs: 20L capacity, 1400W, five stainless steel heating elements, 360-degree circulation, LCD display, 0 to 60 minute timer, dimensions 36 x 35 x 34.5 cm. SKU PR14622.
7. Russell Hobbs SatisFry Air EXL – Best Large-Capacity Brand Name
The Russell Hobbs SatisFry Air Extra Large is the best big-brand single-drawer option, with an 8L basket that swallows up to 2.2kg of chips behind an easy touchscreen. It is the pick for families who want brand-name reassurance and one large basket rather than two smaller ones.
The tall single-drawer unit has a black finish and a clear touchscreen panel, with the fry basket and crisping plate both dishwasher-safe. Ten presets cover fries, eggs, chicken, vegetables, air fry, bake, grill, dehydrate, cook from frozen and reheat, and a shake-reminder alarm sounds halfway through so chips and nuggets crisp evenly. Rapid air reaches 220C and the brand claims up to 47 percent energy savings against a conventional oven; NZ owners rate it 4.6 stars at Noel Leeming. Being a single 8L basket, it cannot split two foods across different settings like a dual-zone, and it needs cupboard height to store.
Pros
- Large 8L basket, up to 2.2kg chips
- Touchscreen with 10 presets
- Shake reminder and auto shut-off
- Dishwasher-safe basket and plate
- Strong owner rating
Cons
- Single zone, no split cooking
- Tall unit needs storage height
- No companion app
Key specs: 8L capacity (up to 2.2kg chips), touchscreen, 10 presets, rapid air to 220C, shake reminder, auto shut-off, dishwasher-safe parts. Model 27170.
8. Westinghouse Opti-Fry Digital – Best for Presets and Big Families
The Westinghouse Opti-Fry Digital is the best big-family workhorse here, combining a 7.5L basket with the strongest element in this guide at 1800W. It is built for households that cook in volume and want plenty of presets.
This is a large single-drawer unit, 39cm deep and 33cm tall at 7.5kg, so it needs bench depth and is not one to shuffle around often. The face is a digital touchscreen with high-resolution image icons, and inside sits a non-stick basket. Ten preset functions, adjustable preset settings and a shake reminder handle the cooking, with a wide 60 to 232C range for baking, grilling, roasting and frying, plus a 60-minute timer. The 1800W element crisps fast, which is the main reason to choose it. The catches are its bulk and weight, the deep footprint, and a one-year warranty that is shorter than the premium options.
Pros
- 1800W, the fastest element here
- 7.5L family capacity
- 10 preset functions
- Wide 60 to 232C range
- Picture-icon touchscreen
Cons
- Large and heavy at 7.5kg
- Deep footprint
- Only a one-year warranty
Key specs: 7.5L capacity, 1800W, digital touchscreen, 10 presets, 60 to 232C, 60-minute timer, dimensions W300 x D390 x H330 mm, 7.5kg, 1-year warranty. Model WHOF11KS.
9. Philips 2000 Series Airfryer XL – Best Premium Air Fryer
The Philips 2000 Series Airfryer XL is the best premium buy, bringing Philips RapidAir, a cooking window and a two-year warranty in a surprisingly compact 6.2L body. It suits shoppers who value build quality and features over raw capacity.
The XL pan holds 800g of fries or eight chicken drumsticks, yet the footprint stays smaller than the 7.5 to 8L rivals. The black finish carries a see-through cooking window and a touchscreen with nine presets and 13 cooking methods, and the non-stick StarPlate is dishwasher-safe. RapidAir with the Starfish base drives even airflow, the HomeID app adds recipes, and most dishes are done in under 15 minutes with up to 90 percent less fat. The honest downsides are price, since this is the dearest model here, a 6.2L capacity that is smaller than some cheaper units, and stock that is listed as special order at Noel Leeming.
Pros
- Philips RapidAir with cooking window
- 24-month warranty, longest here
- 13 cooking methods plus recipe app
- Dishwasher-safe non-stick StarPlate
Cons
- Premium price
- 6.2L smaller than some rivals
- Listed as special-order stock
Key specs: 6.2L pan (800g fries or 8 drumsticks), 13 cooking methods, 9 presets, RapidAir, cooking window, HomeID app, 24-month warranty. Model NA230/00.
10. Nutribullet CrispLite Air Fryer – Best PFAS-Free Ceramic
The Nutribullet CrispLite Air Fryer is the best choice for health-conscious cooks who want to skip traditional non-stick chemicals. Its basket, crisping tray and reversible grill or pizza plate all use a PFAS-free ceramic coating.
The 6L basket sits in a compact 36cm-wide body at 6.5kg, with a clean digital display up front. Six presets cover fries, chicken, steak, bake, vegetable and seafood, and 360 vortex convection with an 80 to 200C range does the cooking, backed by a 60-minute timer. A neat safety touch pauses cooking automatically when the basket is pulled out, and the ceramic parts are top-rack dishwasher-safe. The 6L capacity is enough for a whole chicken or a family serve. Trade-offs are a 200C top temperature that is lower than some rivals, a single basket, and a one-year warranty.
Pros
- PFAS-free ceramic coating
- Grill and pizza plate included
- Auto-pause when basket removed
- Dishwasher-safe, 6L family size
Cons
- 200C top temperature is lower
- Single zone only
- One-year warranty
Key specs: 6L capacity, 6 presets, PFAS-free ceramic non-stick, 80 to 200C, digital display, 60-minute timer, auto-pause, dimensions H315 x W360 x D360 mm, 6.5kg. Model NBA07300.
https://www.noelleeming.co.nz/p/nutribullet-crisplite-air-fryer-6l/N242985.html
11. Sunbeam DuraCeramic Air Fryer – Best Compact Ceramic Fryer
The Sunbeam Copper Infused DuraCeramic Air Fryer is the best small ceramic option, wrapping Sunbeam’s copper-infused DuraCeramic coating into a tidy white 3L body. It is aimed at singles and couples who want a brand-name fryer that looks good on a small bench.
The compact 3L drawer keeps the footprint neat, and the white finish is a change from the usual black boxes. Controls are kept simple with a timer, there is cord storage underneath, and it is covered by a one-year replacement warranty. The copper-infused DuraCeramic basket is easy to clean and slick to release food. At 1500W it heats well for its size, but 3L is the real limit here, so it is best for one or two servings, and the basic controls and brand premium mean you pay a little more for a small capacity.
Pros
- Copper-infused DuraCeramic coating
- Compact, tidy white design
- Cord storage underneath
- One-year replacement warranty
Cons
- Only 3L capacity
- Basic timer control
- Premium price for the size
Key specs: 3L capacity, 1500W, copper-infused DuraCeramic non-stick, timer, cord storage, 1-year replacement warranty, white. Model AFP4000WH.
How to choose an air fryer in NZ
Size: Under 3L suits one person, 3L to 5L feeds two to four, and 6L to 8L covers most families. Oven-style units of 20L and up trade bench space for the ability to bake, roast and grill on racks, a bit like compact pizza ovens.
Single vs dual zone: A single basket is simpler and cheaper, while a dual-zone model runs two baskets at once so a main and a side finish together. Controls: Dials are foolproof and cheap; digital touchscreens with presets add convenience and repeatable results.
Coating and wattage: Ceramic and PFAS-free coatings appeal to health-conscious cooks, while 1500W to 1800W elements crisp faster. Cleaning and warranty: Look for dishwasher-safe baskets and check the warranty, which ranges from one to two years across these picks. For wider meal prep, an air fryer pairs well with electric frypans, food processors and juicers.
Verdict
For most NZ shoppers on a budget, the Devanti 4L Air Fryer delivers honest air frying for very little. Families should look at the Russell Hobbs SatisFry Air Extra Large 8L or the 1800W Westinghouse Opti-Fry Digital, while the Devanti 8L Dual Zone wins for cooking two foods at once. Spend up for the Philips 2000 Series Airfryer XL if build quality and warranty matter, or pick the Nutribullet CrispLite for a PFAS-free ceramic coating.
FAQs
What size air fryer do I need for a family?
For a family of four, a 6L to 8L air fryer is the sweet spot, cooking a full batch of chips or a small chicken in one go. Couples or singles are fine with a 2.5L to 4L model, while 20L oven-style units suit anyone who wants to roast, bake and grill as well as air fry.
Are air fryers worth it?
Yes for most NZ homes. Air fryers cook faster than a full-size oven, use less power because they are compact, and crisp food with little or no oil. They also make far less mess than deep frying. The main trade-offs are bench space and, on smaller models, having to cook in batches.
What is a dual-zone air fryer?
A dual-zone air fryer has two separate baskets that run at different times and temperatures at once, so you can cook chips in one and chicken in the other and have both finish together. In this guide the Devanti 8L Dual Zone is the twin-basket pick, with two 4L drawers.
How do you clean an air fryer?
Let it cool, then wash the basket and tray after every use with warm soapy water, or use the top rack on dishwasher-safe models. Wipe the interior and heating element with a damp cloth, avoid abrasive scourers on non-stick coatings, and give the whole unit a deeper clean about once a month.
Do air fryers use a lot of electricity?
No. Most air fryers draw between 1300W and 1800W but only run for 15 to 25 minutes, so they usually use less power than heating a full-size oven. Higher-wattage models such as 1800W units cook faster, which helps offset the higher draw over a shorter time.
Can you put foil or baking paper in an air fryer?
Yes, in most air fryers you can use a little foil or perforated baking paper, as long as food weighs it down and it does not block the airflow or touch the heating element. Check your model’s manual first, as some brands advise against lining the basket.
