Ninja Foodi Dual Zone
A practical air fryer (7.6L, dual zone, 6 functions) that crisps food fast with little oil and costs less to run than an oven.
The Best Small & Compact Air Fryers (UK 2026)
A compact air fryer (around 2-5L) is perfect for singles, couples and small kitchens. It heats fast, takes little space, and handles everyday portions of chips, snacks and reheats.
What to look for
- A 2-5L drawer sized to your portions.
- A small footprint for limited worktops.
- Simple controls - compact models often use dials, which is fine for everyday use.
Our top picks
#1
#2 
Ninja Foodi MAX Dual Zone
A practical air fryer (9.5L, dual zone, 6 functions) that crisps food fast with little oil and costs less to run than an oven.
#3 
Ninja Foodi MAX Dual Zone
A practical air fryer (9.5L, dual zone, 6 functions) that crisps food fast with little oil and costs less to run than an oven.
#4 
Cosori FlexDrawer Smart Air Fryer
A practical air fryer (10L, dual zone) that crisps food fast with little oil and costs less to run than an oven.
#5 
Cosori Air Fryer TurboBlaze
A practical air fryer (6L, 9 functions) that crisps food fast with little oil and costs less to run than an oven.
#6 
Clear Window Air Fryer
A practical air fryer (6.2L) that crisps food fast with little oil and costs less to run than an oven.
#7 
Cosori Dual Blaze Air Fryer
A practical air fryer (8.6L, dual zone) that crisps food fast with little oil and costs less to run than an oven.
#8 
Cosori TurboTower Dual Air Fryer
A practical air fryer (10.8L) that crisps food fast with little oil and costs less to run than an oven.
#9 
Cosori Dual Air Fryer
A practical air fryer (8.5L, 8 functions) that crisps food fast with little oil and costs less to run than an oven.
#10 
Tower Family Fryer
A practical air fryer (4.3L) that crisps food fast with little oil and costs less to run than an oven.
Frequently asked questions
Is a small air fryer big enough?
For 1-2 people, yes - a 3.5-5L drawer cooks a generous portion of chips or a couple of chicken breasts. It's only tight if you regularly cook for more.
Bottom line
Our top pick is the Ninja Foodi Dual Zone (our score 9.6/10) - A practical air fryer (7.6L, dual zone, 6 functions) that crisps food fast with little oil and costs less to run than an oven..