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.
Single vs Dual Air Fryer: Which Should You Buy?
One of the first choices is single drawer or dual zone. Both air-fry the same way; the difference is whether you can cook two foods independently at once, and how much space and money it takes.
Single drawer
A single-drawer air fryer is simpler, cheaper and more compact. You cook one thing (or a mix) in one basket, which is perfect for singles, couples, and anyone short on worktop space. The limitation is that foods needing different temperatures or times have to be cooked in batches.
Dual zone
A dual-zone air fryer has two separate drawers, each with its own temperature and timer, and usually a 'finish together' function. You can cook chips in one and chicken in the other and have them ready at the same time, which is why families love them. The downsides are a wider footprint and a higher price, and the total capacity is split across two drawers.
Which should you buy?
If you regularly cook a main and a side, or for a family, the convenience of dual zone is worth the space and cost. If you mostly cook one thing, have a small kitchen, or want to spend less, a single drawer does the job just as well on crisping.
Our top picks
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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.
Frequently asked questions
Is dual zone better than single?
Not better, different. Dual zone is more convenient for cooking two foods at once but is bigger and pricier. Single is simpler, cheaper and more compact. Choose by how you cook and your space.
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..