The 5 Best Large-Capacity Air Fryers, Tested & Reviewed

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Air fryers have become one of the most ubiquitous small kitchen appliances over the years, thanks to their convenience and ease of use. (If you don't know how to use an air fryer, it's easy!) This machine cuts cooking times to a fraction of what they would be in the oven and provides the same ultra-crisp exterior as your favorite restaurant-fried foods, no deep fryer needed. And say goodbye to mountains of dishes; cleaning your air fryer is easy, and most models have dishwasher-safe parts. There are small air fryers for households of just one or two, and standard models can serve a small group, but big families know that just won't cut it.

For larger households or cooks who like to entertain a crowd, a large-capacity air fryer is a must. No one likes air frying in batches; one person's dinner is getting cold while another's is still cooking. And anyone who has tried to make a whole bag of French fries in a too-small air fryer will tell you that soggy food comes from an over-crowded basket. Skip the hassle and upgrade to an air fryer that can handle big families, game day snacks, holiday meals, and more with ease.

Across years of testing, we've used nearly 100 air fryer models and found best large-capacity options worth your money. We tried out all the top brands and models, including air fryer toaster ovens, dual-basket machines, and smart appliances. No matter your household or cooking style, we've found the large-capacity air fryer that will fit perfectly into your kitchen.

The Philips Dual Basket Air Fryer 3000 Series is our top pick for its versatile dual baskets and because it easily beat every other model in performance. For an extra-large air fryer that also replaces your toaster oven, look no further than the Instant Omni Plus Air Fryer Toaster Oven.

This air fryer performed consistently well on all the foods we cooked, and we liked the convenience of the different-sized baskets.

We wish it had an interior light or window to see the contents better.

Our most recent round of testing was our first time trying out this Philips model, and it blew all the other models out of the water. This was the only air fryer that didn't require extra cooking time for frozen French fries, and they came out perfect: crispy on the outside and pillowy on the inside, with no hot or cold spots. We were just as impressed with our cauliflower and wings tests; unlike many other air fryers we tested, the Philips had no problem delivering wings that were crispy on the outside but both fully cooked and still moist on the inside. Across all of our tests, both of the dual baskets produced the same results, despite their size differences.

This fryer features separate 6-liter and 3-liter baskets with separate controls. The sync-cooking function lets you time meals perfectly, controlling temperatures to finish a main in the big basket and a side in the small one at just the same moment. You can also use the baskets individually, so you don't have to crank up the whole thing just to make a quick one-serving snack. Absolutely nothing stuck to the baskets' nonstick coating in testing, but even if it had, all the removable pieces are dishwasher-safe. The only thing we didn't like about this air fryer was that there's no interior light or window for visibility, meaning you have to pull the baskets all the way out to check doneness. Overall, that's a very minor complaint.

Total Capacity: 9.5 quarts | Dimensions: 15 x 17.4 x 12.3 inches | Temperature Range: 140–400 °F | Power: 1,700 watts | Functions: Fresh fries, frozen fries, chicken, meat, veggies, fish, cake, reheat

We loved the flexible basket design and versatilty of this air fryer.

The "dual" baskets can't be removed separately.

If you're already a fan of Drew Barymore's kitchen line, Beautiful, you know how well-designed and attractive the pieces are. This air fryer is no exception — it comes in seven stylish muted hues with eye-catching gold accents, for a countertop appliance you'll actually want to have on the counter. One thing that stood out during testing was the control panel. Large-capacity air fryers with multiple settings can get confusing, but the interface was surprisingly intuitive, even for a first-time air-fryer. At the end of testing, we easily hand-washed all the removable pieces without complaints about the nonstick coating. But beyond its looks and user-friendliness, it also proved to be one of the most versatile air fryers we tested.

The unique feature of this air fryer is its adjustable dual basket. There's a moveable divider that lets you split up the space however you like — or remove it entirely and use the full 9-quart capacity all at once. And we got good results with dual-zone cooking in tests: The Beautiful air fryer was able to regulate separate heat zones effectively to cook two different items equally, regardless of how the divider was set up. In single-item tests, fries came out uniformly crispy across several batches, and chicken wings were cooked to an even temperature. The only thing we don't like about the flexible basket design is that the basket isn't fully split into two pieces. You have to pull out the entire thing to check on or remove items from one section. If one side is done and the other needs more time, you have to pause the entire cooking process.

Capacity: 9 quarts | Dimensions: 19.7 x 14.4 x 16.3 inches | Temperature Range: 90–450°F | Power: 1,700 watts | Functions: Air fry, roast, reheat, dehydrate, bake, broil

This spacious oven cooks consistently and evenly, and can replace multiple appliances.

It tends to run hot.

This air fryer toaster oven is massive. It can easily fit a 12-inch pizza, an entire chicken, or six slices of bread. On top of that, it comes with a basket, rotisserie lift and spit, enamel baking tray, and oven rack, and it has 10 different cooking functions. Though it takes up a good bit of counter space, it can replace multiple other appliances at once. None of our tests resulted in any sticking, and we really liked that the baking tray doubles as a drip/crumb tray for easy cleaning.

Our test sweet potato fries came out browned and crispy, as did the cauliflower. The wings were particularly delicious; their skin had the perfect level of crunch. The heat distribution was even and consistent across all tests (especially thanks to the automated "flip food" reminder). To test this, we toasted six slices of bread at once, and they were all equally browed from side to side and front to back, something many large-capacity toaster ovens have trouble with.

Across all rounds of testing, this oven had no problem achieving good browning, but sometimes it felt a little too powerful. It ran a bit hot and overcooked some items after the recommended time. We recommend checking on your food often and cutting a minute or two from recipe cook times. Once you get the hang of the adjustment, though, you'll appreciate the fast cooking.

Capacity: 19 quarts | Dimensions: 15.75 x 16.54 x 13.9 inches | Temperature Range: 170–450°F | Power: 1,800 watts | Functions: Air fry, broil, bake, roast, dehydrate, reheat, rotisserie, toast, warm, convection

A stacked design saves counter space for this dual-basket air fryer, and its extensive set of functions makes it extra-versatile.

It ran cool and undercooked food in our tests.

Large-capacity air fryers often sacrifice functionality for size, lacking the high-tech smart features you might find in smaller models. That's not so for the Ninja DoubleStack XL: Its detachable temperature probe tracks doneness and times cooking automatically, and a "Smart Finish" feature adjusts everything so multiple dishes are done at the exact same time.

Another smart feature of this air fryer is its stacked design; the dual baskets sit one atop the other rather than side-by-side, drastically reducing the countertop footprint. The Ninja DoubleStack X: has separate left and right cooking zones for each basket, so you can actually make four separate dishes all at once. (Or to cook a big batch of the same item, "Match Cook" puts the full 10-quart capacity on the same mode.) The DoubleStack XL's baskets easily fit the amount of food we used for testing, with plenty of room for more. We also liked the tactile buttons on its control panel, which felt nicer to use than a flat touchscreen.

However, our main complaint is that this air fryer ran cold. Our fries, cauliflower, and chicken wings were pretty underdone, even after adding extra cook time. Whether you're experienced with air fryer recipes or not, you'll have to experiment with higher heat and longer cook times to get the best results.

Capacity: 10 quarts | Dimensions: 11.25 x 19.22 x 15.14 inches | Temperature Range: 80–450°F | Power: 1,690 watts | Functions: Air fry, air broil, roast, bake, reheat, dehydrate

The baskets in this air fryer have more usable space than others we tested, and we liked the design of the control panel.

It's very heavy and bulky.

This Cosori model holds 9 quarts, which is pretty standard for a large-capacity air fryer — and smaller than some of the others on this list. However, we named it the best for families because it uses its space so smartly. The wide baskets give you more usable space than other air fryers we tested. All of our chicken wings could have easily fit in one basket in testing, but we chose to spread them out to give them a better opportunity for crisping; all the fries and cauliflower fit in one basket as well. Everything turned out a pleasant golden brown, and the baskets had no hot spots.

On top of that, the interface is incredibly easy to use, as well as easy to read. It took almost no effort to figure out how to program it properly. The control panel is on the top of the machine and is only illuminated while the air fryer is running, so curious toddler hands can't turn it on by accident.

The main downside is that this air fryer is cumbersome, even for a large-capacity model. The low, wide footprint takes up a lot of room, and the machine weighs in at over 19 pounds. This is not an appliance you can really lug back and forth from a cabinet; you'll want to give it a dedicated spot on the counter.

Capacity: 9 quarts | Dimensions: 17.3 x 15.4 x 11.9 inches | Temperature Range: 95–450°F | Power: 1,750 watts | Functions: Air fry, roast, broil, bake, dry, reheat, sync finish, sync cook, preheat, and shake

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This roundup compiles results from multiple rounds of testing across several years. We frequently compare the newest models to tried-and-true favorites to make sure we're on top of the latest and best air fryers. We've tested air fryers of all sizes side-by-side, but for the purposes of this story, we considered any model that can hold more than 6 quarts to be a large-capacity air fryer.

The tests assess versatility, capacity, ease of cleaning, performance, ease of use, and value, in addition to performance on a wide variety of cooking tasks. Previous rounds of testing have used classic air fryer staples like frozen and fresh French fries, toast, and more complex items like chocolate chip cookies, cornbread, Brussels sprouts, and even entire chickens. Though the exact recipes aren't the same in each round of testing, they're all designed to asses the same qualities. In the most recent round of testing, we subjected our air fryers to the following tests.

In all of our product testing, we wait to reveal the items' retail costs until after we complete our other ratings, then use them consider overall value. In our latest round of testing, the large-capacity air fryers ranged from $150 to $270, with an average of $199.

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If you're shopping for a large-capacity air fryer, you're probably in the market for some extra cooking space. That can come in the form of one huge basket large enough to roast a whole chicken or two separate ones that can prepare a protein and a side simultaneously.

For the most possible space, you should go with a single-basket air fryer; dual-basket models just have less room inside and can't fit large individual items. But keep in mind that air fryers work best when they're almost full. If you try to reheat a small lunch or single serving of leftovers in an oversized air fryer, it might burn.

One big advantage of a dual-basket air fryer is that most dual-basket machines also offer dual-zone cooking. This means you can cook separate dishes at separate temperatures, greatly expanding the versatility of your machine, at the cost of some interior space.

Air fryers come in all shapes and sizes: One of our favorite small air fryers holds just 2 quarts, while there are options at 30 quarts or more that could theoretically air-fry an entire Thanksgiving turkey. We've found that 4 to 6 quarts is roughly the "standard" size, so we considered only models that can hold more than 6 quarts to be high-capacity air fryers.

Six quarts is about the minimum you need to feed a family of four, though we preferred sizes of 9 quarts or more for high-volume cooking in testing. Air fryers get even bigger than that, but prices rise with size. We also noted that the largest-capacity air fryers tend not to have as many technological bells and whistles, with fewer cook modes and automation options.

When shopping for high-capacity kitchen appliances, you have to consider overall dimensions as well as the interior volume. These machines simply take up more counter space, and it's a good idea to measure your kitchen to make sure your pick will fit properly.

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A good air fryer will have a wide range of temperature options, allowing for a greater variety of cooking methods. Machines with a dehydrating mode are equipped to work at the lowest temperatures, often below 100°F. This may not be necessary in everyday cooking, but it's an option for fun recipes like homemade fruit leather or jerky. The upper limit in temperature for most air fryers is between 400 and 450°F, or almost but not quite as hot as a full-sized oven.

If you're new to air frying or just don't know exactly what temperatures you'll need, peek at the cooking functions available and compare them to what you like to do. Besides fry, most air fryers will have toast and broil settings, while baking and dehydrating modes are a bit less common.

All air fryers have settings for time and temperature, while others get much more specific, with automated presets for specific foods, from fish fillets to chocolate cake. Some models include a built-in temperature probe that senses meat doneness and adjusts cook settings accordingly. Smart air fryers can be controlled remotely, and combination air fryer toaster oven models are two useful appliances in one. (There's even the Duo Crisp, an Instant Pot that combines air fryer and pressure cooker.) These extras all add to the price, though, and if you won't use them you may not need them.

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There's no official limit on how large an air fryer can be — here's a 32-quart model, for instance. But models much bigger than that start to get impractical, blurring the line between countertop appliance and built-in convection oven. In our testing, we found a 9-quart capacity to be plenty for a family, but bigger options also tend to be combination appliances that can double as toaster ovens, pressure cookers, rice makers, and more. If you don't think you want these extra features, consider sizing down to a 9-quart variety; it'll still be roomy, but you won't waste money on things you won't use.

However, if you're often cooking for a crowd and don't have infinite counter and cabinet space to store small appliances, combination air fryers can be a great investment since they can replace multiple appliances. Just remember that larger air fryers take up more kitchen real estate, so consider storage space as well as capacity.

If you’re cooking for a family of six, we recommend a 9-quart air fryer, especially if you don't want to cook things in batches. You may not always use it to its full volume, but you'll be happy to have the extra space when it comes to spreading out a whole bag of frozen fries or six chicken thighs.

It's better to err on the side of too big than too small, but an air fryer works best when it's mostly but not quite full. Air can't circulate evenly in an overcrowded basket, while an under-filled fryer can heat up too quickly and over-brown food.

That depends on the size of the chicken! You'll need at least a 6-quart air fryer for a small bird. You want the basket to hold the chicken without any part touching any heating elements and as much extra space for air circulation as possible: Wider and deeper is better. A dual-basket air fryer might have enough total capacity but because that space is split in two, a chicken likely won't fit. If you like to roast chickens often, consider an air fryer with a rotisserie function. You know it'll be the right size, and the presets make it easy to get a perfect bird every time with minimal effort.

Yes. Aluminum foil should never go in the microwave, but it and parchment paper are both safe for air fryers — provided you take a few precautions. You need to secure the foil or paper so that the fan doesn't blow it around and into the heating element. Weighing it down with multiple pieces of food can help, as can cutting to just the right size so there's no extra to get in the way.

While foil and parchment make cleaning easier, they can prevent air from getting to the bottom of the food, which can mean flabby air fryer chicken or soggy fries. Rather than using these regularly, we'd recommend picking up some air fryer accessories that are designed specifically for air fryers, like silicone baking liners.

One thing you should never put in an air fryer is waxed paper. While parchment paper has been specially treated to be heatproof, waxed paper can catch fire.

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Ninja DoubleStack 8 QT & 2-Basket Air Fryer ($220 at Amazon)

This model is almost identical to the Ninja DoubleStack XL above, only with a smaller capacity and no thermometer probe. We liked the space-saving design and how easy it was to clean, but for only $50 more, the XL gives you two more quarts of space and handy extra features.

Our Place Wonder Oven ($225 at Our Place)

We love that the Our Place Wonder Oven can fit three trays — perfect for easy sheet pan recipes — and that it has a non-toxic ceramic coating. However, since it's made almost entirely of metal, the outside got hot while in use. This oven isn't a bad buy if you're looking for a plastic-free air fryer, as long as you're cautious while using it.

Ninja DZ401 Foodi 10 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone XL 2 Basket Air Fryer ($230 at Amazon)

This dual-basket Ninja model is one of our former favorites, but it's been topped by some of the newer dual-basket models on the market. The DualZone XL takes up a lot more room than the DoubleStack XL with the exact same capacity and largely the same functionality.

Philips Premium Airfryer XXL ($190 at Amazon)

We love the design of this Philips air fryer and how easy it was to use, especially the basket handle. But it only has five settings and lacks extra features. If you want a very simple model, it could be a good choice.

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Over several years and rounds of testing, we've tested many air fryers that don't meet our rigorous standards. The most common issues we've encountered are models that run hot or cold, inaccurate temperatures, buttons or features that are too hard to use, machines that are extremely difficult to clean, and air fryers that work fine but cost too much for the value. The Instant Vortex Plus 10-Quart used to hold our best overall spot. However, with the newest round of design changes, this model failed all of our tests — we were particularly disappointed with how difficult it was to clean and how unevenly it heated. We also previously tested the Ninja DZ071 Foodi FlexBasket Air Fryer. While we liked some of the extra features, the temperature was inaccurate, which made properly cooking our test foods near impossible.

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Nick DeSimone is a Food & Wine writer and former restaurant cook. They have used several air fryers over the years and used data from many rounds of air fryer testing to put together this roundup. You can find more of Nick's work at Allrecipes, EatingWell and The Kitchn.