10 Best Air Fryers in Singapore: Every Size and Budget, Real Specs Compared (2023)

An air fryer earns its counter space by getting food crisp with little oil, but the right one depends on your kitchen: a couple living in a two-room flat and a family of five want very different sizes. Below are 10 models worth buying, sorted so you can match capacity and budget to your needs. Prices are indicative 2023 figures across Lazada and Shopee, so check the current listing before you buy.

1. Philips Essential Air Fryer HD9200

4.1L basket · Rapid Air, QuickClean basket · listed around $93.80.

The all-rounder. The HD9200 uses Philips' Rapid Air to crisp food with up to 90% less fat, and its QuickClean basket with non-stick mesh wipes down fast. Adjustable time and temperature cover fries, wings, fish and desserts, and the NutriU recipe app comes bundled. A dependable mid-size pick for most households; the main limit is capacity for larger families.

2. Mayer 3L Air Fryer MMAF3000

3L basket · 80 to 200°C range · listed around $59.

The value compact. At 3 litres the Mayer suits singles or couples and a small countertop, and its 80 to 200°C range handles most everyday frying. It keeps things simple with dial controls rather than a screen. The cheapest sensible entry if you don't need to cook for a crowd.

3. Ninja Foodi Airfryer Deluxe AF160

5.2L capacity · up to 75% less fat · listed around $299.

The premium large basket. The Ninja Foodi Deluxe holds 5.2 litres, enough for a family portion in one go, and cooks with up to 75% less fat than deep frying. It sits at the top of this list on price, but you are paying for the size and the brand's crisping performance. The pick if capacity and finish matter more than cost.

4. Cornell 3.5L Air Fryer CAF3601

3.5L basket · detachable basket · listed around $44.21.

The cheapest here. The Cornell CAF3601 keeps it basic with a 3.5-litre detachable basket that lifts out for washing. No frills, but it does the core job for the lowest outlay on this list. A fair first air fryer or a spare for a small kitchen.

5. Powerpac PPAF351 Digital Airfryer 4.5L

4.5L basket · digital touch controls · listed around $49.90.

The budget digital. The Powerpac gives you a 4.5-litre basket and a digital panel with presets for well under $60, a size that comfortably feeds a small family. It is the value option if you want touch controls and a bit more room without stretching to a premium brand.

6. Cosori CP158-AF Premium Air Fryer 5.5L

5.5L basket · 1700W · listed around $189.

The big-basket workhorse. Cosori's 5.5-litre premium model runs at 1700W and is built for batch cooking, with a wide preset menu. It is a popular mid-premium choice that balances a large capacity against a price below the top-tier names. Good for families who cook full trays regularly.

7. Tefal FW5018 Easy Fry Oven & Grill 11L

11L oven-style · grill plus 7 accessories · 2000W · listed around $258.

The largest, and the most versatile. This is an air-fryer oven rather than a basket: 11 litres, a grill function, 2000W and seven accessories, so it roasts and grills as well as fries. It takes more counter space, but it can replace a small oven. The pick if you want one appliance to do the lot.

8. Simplus 5L Air Fryer

5L basket · listed around $46.90.

The budget 5-litre. The Simplus gives you a family-sized 5-litre basket at the price most brands charge for 3 litres. It is a no-name-brand bargain rather than a premium build, so treat it as value-first. Worth a look if you want the most capacity per dollar.

9. Tefal Easy Fry & Grill Precision 4.2L EY5058

4.2L basket · fry and grill functions · 1400W · listed around $199.

Fry and grill in one. The EY5058 pairs a 4.2-litre air-fry basket with a dedicated grill plate at 1400W, so you can crisp and sear without a second gadget. A tidy mid-size choice for households that grill as often as they fry. Priced in the premium bracket for the dual function.

10. Xiaomi Mi Smart Air Fryer 3.5L

3.5L basket · multifunction, 40 to 200°C · listed around $89.

The versatile compact. Beyond air-frying, Xiaomi's 3.5-litre unit also works as a yogurt maker, fruit dryer and small electric oven across a 40 to 200°C range, with 24-hour smart scheduling so a meal can finish when you want it. At around $89, it suits a small household that wants more than one job out of one appliance.

How to choose an air fryer

• Match capacity to your household. Roughly 3 to 3.5 litres suits singles and couples, 4.5 to 5.5 litres suits families, and an 11-litre oven-style unit cooks for a crowd or replaces a small oven.
• Check the energy label. A higher tick rating on Singapore's Energy Label means lower running costs over the years you will own it.
• Digital or dial. Presets and touch panels are convenient, but a simple dial is cheaper and lasts. Pay for a screen only if you will use it.
• Look at cleaning. A detachable, non-stick, dishwasher-safe basket saves the most hassle after every use.

Air fryers in Singapore: quick questions

What size air fryer should I get?

For one or two people, a 3 to 3.5-litre basket like the Mayer or Cornell is enough. For a family, aim for 4.5 to 5.5 litres such as the Cosori or Ninja. To roast and grill as well, an 11-litre oven-style unit like the Tefal FW5018 does more.

How much does a good air fryer cost in Singapore?

Basic compacts start around $44 to $60 (Cornell, Mayer, Powerpac, Simplus), mid-range family models sit around $90 to $200 (Philips, Cosori, Xiaomi, Tefal), and premium large units reach about $260 to $300 (Tefal oven, Ninja).

Do air fryers really use less oil?

Yes. Models here cite up to 75 to 90% less fat than deep frying, because hot air circulates around the food instead of submerging it. You still get a crisp finish with little to no added oil.

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