What Is the Best Air Fryer to Buy in 2026?

The best air fryer to buy in the US in 2026 is the one sized for your household and counter. For one to four people, a 5 to 6.5 quart basket such as the COSORI TurboBlaze 6.0-Quart or the Ninja Air Fryer Pro XL (6.5 quarts, up to 450°F, according to SharkNinja) usually covers daily cooking. Families often do better with a two-basket model, and anyone who also bakes and toasts should look at an air fryer toaster oven combo. Prices usually drop furthest around Black Friday, November 27, 2026.

ShopBack US is a free app and website that returns part of what you spend at partner stores as cash you can withdraw. Before you check out at a store such as COSORI or SharkNinja, go through ShopBack, finish the order in the same session, and part of what you paid comes back. Join ShopBack US for free.

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What is the best air fryer to buy?

Start with size, then basket type, then features like smart controls or a glass basket. Here is how the main COSORI and Ninja air fryers sold in the US compare, using what each brand publishes on its own US site at the time of writing:

Model	Capacity	What the brand highlights	Good fit for
COSORI Lite 2.1-Quart Mini	2.1 qt	One-touch functions, included recipes	One person, small kitchens
COSORI Pro LE 5.0-Quart	5 qt	Angled glass display, quieter Air Whisper cooking	Couples
COSORI TurboBlaze 6.0-Quart	6 qt	Up to 46% faster than COSORI's older Pro Gen 2, PFAS-free ceramic coating, 9 functions	Most households
Ninja Air Fryer Pro XL (AF181)	6.5 qt	Up to 450°F, Max Crisp, up to 9 lbs of wings	Households that air fry meat often
Ninja Crispi Pro 6-in-1	6 qt glass plus 2.5 qt container	1,800 watts, glass containers, serves up to 10	People who want to see food cook and store leftovers in the same dish
COSORI Dual Blaze 6.8-Quart	6.8 qt	Dual heating elements so food needs less shaking, smart app control	Even cooking with less flipping
Ninja DualZone 8-QT (DZ801)	8 qt across 2 baskets	Two independent baskets, Smart Finish and Match Cook	Families cooking a main and a side
COSORI TwinFry 9-Quart	9 qt	Double air fryer	Batch cooking

A few rules of thumb make the choice faster:

• Size for the meal you cook most often. A 6 quart basket handles a family's fries or a few chicken pieces. If you regularly cook two foods at once, two baskets save you a second round.
• Basket versus oven. Baskets crisp quickly and are easy to shake. Ovens take more counter space but fit a pizza or a sheet pan and can toast.
• Coating and materials. COSORI says its TurboBlaze uses a PFAS-free ceramic coating, and Ninja's Crispi line uses glass containers. If nonstick coatings matter to you, check this first.
• Warranty and returns. SharkNinja lists a one year limited warranty on the Ninja Flip and DualZone 8-QT, and says it offers a 60 or 90 day money back guarantee on purchases of select products.

Other kitchen brands on ShopBack US include KitchenAid, and big-box stores such as Target and Walmart sell air fryers from several brands.

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Best air fryer deals in the US for 2026

The best air fryer deal in 2026 is usually a sale price at the brand's own store, paid for after going through ShopBack. Both COSORI and SharkNinja sell direct to US buyers, so you can buy the exact model you picked without hunting across marketplaces.

What to check before you buy:

1. Compare the model, not the brand. A sale on an older 5 quart model is not a deal if you need 8 quarts.
2. Check shipping. According to SharkNinja, orders of $99 or more ship free at the time of writing, and smaller orders may carry a shipping fee.
3. Check what is in the box. Ovens often include racks, trays and baskets; basket models sometimes sell racks and liners separately.
4. Go through ShopBack before you check out. Open the COSORI page on ShopBack or the SharkNinja page on ShopBack, then pay in the same session. Going through ShopBack takes a few seconds, so you pay less on the same order.

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COSORI vs SharkNinja: best air fryer price comparison for 2026

COSORI and Ninja (sold by SharkNinja) both cover every size, so compare them model for model on the features you will use. Prices change too often to print here, so compare the sale price on each brand's site on the day you buy.

Where each brand stands out, based on what it publishes:

• COSORI has one of the widest size ranges, from the 2.1 quart Lite to the 13 quart Air Fryer Oven, plus smart models such as the Dual Blaze 6.8-Quart and the Iconic stainless steel 6.5-Quart. Its TurboBlaze line is built around speed and a PFAS-free ceramic coating.
• Ninja focuses on two-basket cooking (DualZone and DoubleStack), glass air fryers (Crispi), and countertop ovens that air fry (Flip, Prestige XL and Double Oven).

A fair way to compare price: take the two models closest to your needs, note the sale price, add shipping, then subtract the cash that comes back through ShopBack. Your effective price is what you pay minus the cash ShopBack returns.

Here is a worked example with illustrative numbers only:

Step	Amount
Air fryer sale price	$150.00
Cashback through ShopBack at an illustrative 4%	$6.00
Effective price	$144.00

The live rate is shown on the COSORI and SharkNinja pages on ShopBack US, and it can change during sales.

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When do air fryers go on sale?

Air fryers usually see their deepest US discounts around Black Friday and Cyber Monday, which fall on November 27 and November 30, 2026. Kitchen appliances are a common holiday gift, so brands and stores mark them down in the run up to those days.

Other times to watch:

• Brand site markdowns. At the time of writing, several Ninja air fryers on SharkNinja's US site showed a sale price against their list price, which shows the brand discounts outside the holidays too.
• Store member events. Target's corporate site has featured Target Circle Week sale events in past years. If you plan to buy an appliance at Target, check which categories qualify on Target's ShopBack page first, because terms differ by category.
• New model launches. When a brand launches a new line, older models are often discounted to clear stock.

Going through ShopBack before you pay a sale price is the usual way to pay least during big sales. A sale lowers the price you pay, and going through ShopBack before you check out means part of that price comes back as cash once the order is confirmed.

For a month by month view, see the ShopBack sale calendar guide.

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Air fryer sale in 2026: how to get the best deal

To get the best air fryer sale price in 2026, pick your model before the sale, watch its price, and buy through ShopBack when it drops. A short plan:

1. Shortlist two models now, one COSORI and one Ninja, at the size you need.
2. Note today's price on each brand's site so you can tell a real markdown when you see one.
3. Watch the week before Black Friday. Many stores start holiday pricing early.
4. Check promo code rules. Store codes that are not listed on the store's ShopBack page can make an order ineligible for Cashback. Check the terms first, then use whichever saves more.
5. Go through ShopBack and pay in one session. Open the store from ShopBack, check out, and do not switch browsers or apps midway.

For more on big sale days, see Black Friday, Prime Day or Cyber Monday?

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What is the best air fryer toaster oven combo?

The best air fryer toaster oven combo is the one that fits your counter and the way you bake. Combos replace a toaster, a small oven and an air fryer, so they are worth it if you would otherwise buy two appliances. What the brands publish, at the time of writing:

Combo	What the brand says	Good fit for
Ninja Flip Toaster Oven and Air Fryer (SP151)	8 functions; air fries up to 4 lbs; bakes a 12 inch pizza; flips up against the backsplash to free about 50% more counter space; 1,800 watts	Small kitchens
Ninja Double Oven Pro (DCT871)	Two separate cooking zones and a FlexDoor design for air frying, roasting and baking at once	Cooking two dishes at different settings
Ninja Prestige XL and Prestige Pro XL	Countertop oven and air fryer, listed in SharkNinja's countertop ovens range	Larger households
COSORI 13-Quart Air Fryer Oven	11 functions, stainless steel housing, 50 chef-made recipes, 13 quart capacity	Meal prep and cooking for a crowd

How to decide between a basket and a combo:

• Choose a combo if you toast bread daily, bake small batches or cook pizza, and have the counter depth for it.
• Choose a basket if you mostly air fry and want the fastest crisping in the smallest footprint.

COSORI vs SharkNinja vs KitchenAid for a combo: COSORI and Ninja both sell air fryer ovens direct on their US sites, as described above. KitchenAid, also on ShopBack US, sells countertop kitchen appliances; check its current range on its own site. Whichever you choose, go through ShopBack on the KitchenAid, COSORI or SharkNinja page before you check out.

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Paying with a rewards card and ShopBack

You can usually earn Cashback and your credit card's rewards on the same air fryer order, because they come from different places. Your card issuer pays rewards on what it charges you, while ShopBack returns cash after the store confirms the order. Some store promo codes or payment methods can make an order ineligible for Cashback, so check the merchant's terms on its ShopBack page before you check out.

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Why ShopBack works like a discount

Cashback lowers what you actually pay for an order. It comes back as cash, so it works like a discount on the price, not like points or miles. ShopBack US is free to join, and once the store confirms your order you can withdraw the cash.

That makes the effective price easy to work out: the sale price you paid, minus the cash that came back. On a big ticket kitchen appliance, that can be a few dollars you would otherwise leave behind.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best air fryer to buy?

In the US, the best air fryer is the one sized for your household. For one to four people, a 5 to 6.5 quart basket such as the COSORI TurboBlaze 6.0-Quart or the Ninja Air Fryer Pro XL (6.5 quarts) usually covers daily cooking. Families often prefer a two-basket model such as the Ninja DualZone 8-QT or COSORI TwinFry 9-Quart, and people who also bake and toast may want an air fryer toaster oven combo.

When do air fryers go on sale?

Air fryers usually see their deepest US discounts around Black Friday (November 27, 2026) and Cyber Monday (November 30, 2026). Brands such as SharkNinja also mark air fryers down on their own sites outside the holidays, and stores such as Target run member sale events. Going through ShopBack before you pay a sale price is the usual way to pay least during big sales.

What is the best air fryer toaster oven combo?

It depends on counter space and how much you bake. According to SharkNinja, the Ninja Flip Toaster Oven and Air Fryer air fries up to 4 lbs, bakes a 12 inch pizza and flips up against the backsplash to save counter space, while the Ninja Double Oven Pro has two separate cooking zones. COSORI's 13-Quart Air Fryer Oven has 11 functions and comes with 50 recipes, according to COSORI.

Is COSORI or Ninja better for an air fryer?

Both make strong air fryers, and they lead on different things. COSORI's US range runs from a 2.1-quart mini to a 13-quart air fryer oven, with smart models and a PFAS-free ceramic coated TurboBlaze. Ninja's range leans into two-basket models with Smart Finish, glass air fryers in the Crispi line and countertop oven combos. Pick the model whose size and features fit how you cook.

What size air fryer should I buy?

A 2 to 3 quart model suits one person or side dishes, 5 to 6.5 quarts suits most households of two to four, and 8 quarts or more, often split across two baskets, suits families and batch cooking. According to SharkNinja, the 6.5-quart Ninja Air Fryer Pro XL holds up to 9 lbs of wings.

Is a two-basket air fryer worth it?

Usually yes if you cook a main and a side together. According to SharkNinja, the Ninja DualZone 8-QT has two independent baskets, and its Smart Finish feature times both so they finish together. COSORI sells a 9-Quart Dual Basket and the TwinFry 9-Quart Double Air Fryer. If you mostly cook one food at a time, a single 6 quart basket takes less counter space.

Can I get Cashback on an air fryer through ShopBack?

Yes, at stores on ShopBack US such as COSORI and SharkNinja, as long as the order meets each store's terms. Go through ShopBack before you check out, finish the order in the same session, and check the terms on the store's ShopBack page, which list items and codes that do not qualify. Going through ShopBack takes a few seconds, so you pay less on the same order.

What is the effective price of an air fryer after ShopBack?

Your effective price is what you pay minus the cash ShopBack returns. On a $150 air fryer at an illustrative 4%, $6 comes back, so the effective price is $144. The live rate is on the store's ShopBack page, and it can change during sales.

Does a promo code affect ShopBack Cashback on an air fryer?

It can. Store codes that are not listed on the store's ShopBack page can make an order ineligible, so check the terms on the COSORI or SharkNinja page on ShopBack first. If a code is allowed, use it; if not, compare the code's saving with the Cashback and pick whichever saves more.

Is ShopBack Cashback the same as store points?

No. Cashback lowers what you actually pay for an order. It comes back as cash, so it works like a discount on the price, not like points or miles. ShopBack US is free to join, and you can withdraw the cash once the order is confirmed.

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Check ShopBack before you check out at: COSORI · SharkNinja · KitchenAid

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About this guide

Model names, capacities and features come from COSORI's US air fryer collection and SharkNinja's US air fryer and countertop oven pages at the time of writing. Shipping and guarantee terms come from SharkNinja's product pages. Prices and Cashback rates change often, so this guide points to each store's ShopBack page for the live rate instead of quoting one.

Disclaimer

The views and recommendations expressed in this article are those of the author. Product features, prices, shipping terms and Cashback eligibility vary by brand, store and time and are subject to change. Check the brand's product page and the terms on each store's ShopBack US page before you buy. This article is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered professional or financial advice.