Best Large Air Fryers of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

Large-capacity air fryers can cook family-size dinners and crisp up crowd-pleasing appetizers with ease.

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The air fryer has become as much of a mainstay kitchen appliance as the toaster oven, multi-cooker and slow cooker. It offers a faster, healthier way to prepare your favorite meals, whether you’re crisping up chicken fingers for the kids or salmon for yourself.

But if you’re cooking for a larger family or like to make appetizers for a crowd, a standard 6-quart air fryer may not cut it. That's where larger models with a capacity of 8 quarts or more come into play. These can cook up full meals — even a whole rotisserie chicken — for multiple people. It can also crisp up a big batch of wings or veggies for a party.

We’ve tested more than 50 air fryers in the Good Housekeeping Institute's Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab, and a handful of large-capacity air fryers excelled in our evaluations for cooking performance, ease of use and cleanliness.

If you’re searching for a smaller appliance to cook for one or two people, see our picks for the best small air fryers. Read our air fryer buying guide below to learn more about the different types of air fryers and how we test them.

Sometimes you just need two baskets. Whether you're cooking two different foods at once or smaller portions, the Ninja Foodi 8-Quart DualZone gives you flexibility. It’s one of our top-tested models. Each basket works independently, allowing you to air fry half the basket, sync the two sides so they finish at the same time or use the full 8-quart capacity for a family meal.

During our Lab tests, wings and fries came out perfectly crispy, with consistent results on both sides, regardless of whether the baskets were operated together or individually.

The dual design takes some getting used to, especially when switching between the baskets, but it’s a minor adjustment. Unlike most models, this air fryer doesn’t pause when you remove the basket to check the food, which is a handy feature. Plus, the baskets are smaller than most 6-quart air fryers, making them easier to clean and dishwasher-friendly.

Capacity: 8 qts. | Dimensions: 13.9" x 15.6" x 12.4" | Temperature range: 105°F to 450°F | Functions: Air fry, broil, roast, bake, reheat, dehydrate

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The Instant Vortex Pro is a top contender for those who prefer an oven-style air fryer with a bit more versatility. With adjustable nonstick shelves and a rotisserie function, this 10-quart model allows you to air fry, roast and bake.

During testing, we were particularly impressed with its rotisserie spit, which handled a 4-pound chicken with ease, producing evenly browned, juicy results over a drip pan that doubles as a baking pan. Wings also came out crispy, tender and evenly cooked, though we recommend rotating the shelves halfway through for the best consistency if you’re using multiple shelves.

Fries came out nicely as well but cooked better in the rotisserie basket, which kept them more moist. The oven's sleek design and intuitive control panel make it easy to use, but like all air fryer ovens, the door requires a firm push to close properly.

Capacity: 10 qts. | Dimensions: 13.9" x 14.4" x 13.2" | Temperature range: 95°F to 400°F | Functions: Air fry, bake, broil, dehydrate, roast, proof, toast, reheat, rotisserieRELATED: The Best Air Fryers With Rotisserie Function

Cuisinart’s TOA-70 is a versatile machine that can air fry, toast, bake and more — in one appliance. Among all the air fryer toaster ovens we tested, this model consistently produced the crispiest air-fried foods in the shortest amount of time, as well as evenly browned toast. Its air fry rack provides a large cooking surface (especially compared to basket-style air fryers), making it ideal for big batches. However, this fast-acting air fryer requires you to lower the temperature and keep a close eye on your food to avoid burning.

The easy cleanup with the drip/crumb tray makes this toaster oven a great choice for those who want a multi-functional kitchen tool.

Capacity: 11.5 qts. | Dimensions: 12.3" x 15.8" x 13.8" | Temperature range: Up to 450°F | Functions: Toast, broil, bake, warm, air fry, grill, convection bake, convection broil

READ OUR FULL REVIEW: Cuisinart Air Fryer Toaster Oven Review

For ultimate flexibility, the Instant Vortex 9-Quart with VersaZone technology allows you to switch between a single large zone or two separate cooking zones using an easy-to-add divider. The touch-screen controls are easy to navigate and Lab testers loved the hooks on the crisping tray for easier handling. The wings came out crispy, golden and evenly cooked, though they required five extra minutes compared to other models.

The ability to sync cooking times makes this model stand out, especially if you're cooking different items simultaneously in the basket. The parts are easy to clean but like most air fryers, cooking will pause on both zones when you pull it out to check on food.

Capacity: 9 qts. | Dimensions: 15.9" x 15.1" x 12.3" | Temperature range: 95°F to 450°F | Functions: Air fry, bake, roast, broil, reheat, dehydrate

In our Kitchen Appliances Lab, we've put over 50 air fryers through their paces, testing them with foods you'd actually cook at home. For this roundup, we considered models larger than 6 quarts and put three new large air fryers to the test.

We throw in chicken wings and frozen fries to see how fast and evenly they cook, while keeping a close eye on how crispy they get and whether they stay juicy or dry out.

But we don't stop there!

Grilled cheese and frozen mozzarella sticks are our go-tos for checking the fan’s strength. (A too-powerful fan can send your food flying or make the cheese spill out everywhere.)

We also thoroughly assess the control panel (because no one wants to deal with a confusing setup) and see how easy it is to clean those baskets and trays after all that cooking.Finally, we survey our consumer testers and correspond with our Test Kitchen editors, who use these appliances to develop delicious air fryer recipes.

✔ Type:

✔ Capacity: Look for air fryers with a 7- to 8-quart capacity for family-sized meals or batch cooking. You can find some that go up to 10 or 12 quarts too but many of these extra-large air fryers double as toaster ovens or ovens.

✔ Drawer style:

✔ Accessories: Some air fryers have extras like rotisserie spits, multiple shelves or crisping trays.

A large air fryer of at least 8 quarts should suffice for a family of five or six, allowing you to cook in bigger batches or prepare different items at once. You should also factor in the dimensions of the air fryer to ensure your countertop can accommodate the appliance.

Many dual-drawer air fryers, like the Ninja Foodi, allow you to cook two different foods simultaneously in separate compartments, each with its own temperature and timer settings.

It's important to clean your air fryer after every use. After serving your food and once all parts are cool, carefully empty the grease into the trash and wash the basket and/or tray. Most air fryer baskets and accessories are dishwasher-safe but always follow manufacturer instructions. You can also wash the pieces by hand with warm, soapy water. A bottle brush works great for getting into the nooks and crannies. You can also follow our tips for a deeper clean.

Perry Santanachote is a contributing writer for Good Housekeeping. She has been testing and writing about the best kitchen appliances and cookware — from toaster ovens and air fryers to handheld mixers and nonstick pans — for over 10 years.

Nicole Papantoniou is the director of the Good Housekeeping Institute Kitchen Appliances Lab. She has worked at kitchen appliance companies, where she helped develop some popular air fryers as well as many recipes for them. Since joining Good Housekeeping, she has had her hands on all of the new air fryers that come through the Lab (whether testing herself or overseeing testing) and has tasted food that was made in almost all of them. She's an avid air fryer user at home, too, where she has at least three to choose from on any given day.

Raena Loper is a freelance writer and product analyst at Good Housekeeping. She has conducted tests for pressure cookers, aprons, air fryers and more.

Perry Santanachote (she/her) has more than 15 years of experience in service journalism, specializing in food and consumer goods. She tests and reports on kitchen appliances and cooking tools. She also evaluates food products and cleaning supplies. She’s an experienced writer, product tester and recipe developer who has worked in labs, test kitchens and media organizations, including Thrillist and Consumer Reports.

Nicole (she/her) is the director of the Good Housekeeping Institute's Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab, where she has overseen content and testing related to kitchen and cooking appliances, tools and gear since 2019. She’s an experienced product tester and recipe creator, trained in classic culinary arts and culinary nutrition. She has worked in test kitchens for small kitchen appliance brands and national magazines, including Family Circle and Ladies’ Home Journal.

Raena Loper (she/her) is a fashion journalist and product analyst based in New Jersey whose work has appeared in Forbes, Good Housekeeping and O, The Oprah Magazine. Raena is a graduate from Montclair State University where she earned a degree in fashion studies as well as gender, sexuality and women's studies. In her free time, she enjoys sewing, cooking BBQ and spending time with family.

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