Air fryer listicles are full of models that have been discontinued, renamed, or never sold in the UK to begin with, which makes for a frustrating click-through when the “deal” you were promised isn’t there. Every model below was checked against a live Amazon UK listing this week, so what you see is what you can actually buy. All six sit well under £100, and most sit closer to £50.
Weighing up the options? See our round-up of the best air fryers in the UK.
Prices below are approximate and move with promotions, so check the live listing before you buy.
Quick Verdict
Model | Capacity | Price (approx.) | Best for |
Westpoint Digital 3.5L (WAFY-351422.DN) | 3.5L | ~£28 | Cheapest air fryer worth buying |
Russell Hobbs 27160 SatisFry | 4L | ~£60 | Best value with a digital screen |
Philips AirFryer 2000 Series 4.2L | 4.2L | ~£55 | Trusted brand, simple digital |
Tower Digital Single Basket (T17205AFR) | 4L | ~£40 | Best budget digital from a UK brand |
Cosori Pro LE 4.7L | 4.7L | ~£70 | Best smart features |
Lakeland 5.7L Air Fryer (28208) | 5.7L | ~£55 | Best for bigger households |
The 6 Best Air Fryers Under £100
Each pick below is checked for current stock and customer ratings on Amazon UK, and grouped by who it suits rather than by brand.
1. Westpoint Digital 3.5L (WAFY-351422.DN) — cheapest air fryer worth buying
If you just want to know whether air frying is for you before spending real money, this is the one to start with. At roughly £28 you get a 3.5-litre basket, digital controls and a 1,200 to 1,400W element. It holds a 4.6 out of 5 average on Amazon UK, although from a smaller pool of ratings (around 84) than the big names, so treat it as a low-risk trial rather than a long-term workhorse.
The 3.5L basket is tight for a family roast dinner, but it is plenty for oven chips, a couple of chicken breasts, or reheating last night’s pizza without the sog. At this price expect a basic finish and a fairly noisy fan.
- Best for: a first air fryer, a student kitchen, or a second unit for the caravan.
2. Russell Hobbs 27160 SatisFry 4L — best value with a screen
This is the model people usually mean when they ask for a “proper” budget air fryer: a 4-litre basket, a touchscreen with 10 programmes across 7 cooking functions, and a 220°C maximum, for not much more than the entry-level options. It covers a genuine weeknight dinner for two or three people, and the presets mean you are not guessing times for the first fortnight.
It is by far the most reviewed model in the price band, with a 4.5 out of 5 average from over 2,000 ratings on Amazon UK, and it is currently in stock at around £60.
- Best for: a couple or small family who want presets without paying Cosori money.
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3. Philips AirFryer 2000 Series 4.2L — trusted brand, simple digital
Philips invented the mainstream air fryer, and the 2000 Series is its straightforward single-drawer entry: a 4.2-litre capacity, 13 programmes and a dishwasher-safe basket. It is not trying to be clever, and that is the appeal. It is easy to hand to someone who has never used one, easy to clean, and the size sits in the sweet spot for two to four portions.
At around £55 it costs a little more than the Russell Hobbs at some prices, but it carries a 4.7 out of 5 average from close to 700 ratings on Amazon UK, one of the best scores in this guide.
- Best for: buyers who want a well-known brand and digital controls, but no smart-app extras.
4. Tower Digital Single Basket 4L (T17205AFR) — best budget digital from a UK brand
Tower is a familiar name in UK kitchens, and this 4-litre digital model with 1,300W power and overheat protection undercuts most of its rivals at roughly £40. Spare parts and support are easy to find, and with over 440 ratings averaging 4.4 out of 5 it has a solid track record for the money.
It is digital rather than manual, so you get preset programmes and a timer, but you will not find app control or a huge programme list. If your household is more than three people, look at the bigger baskets further down this list.
- Best for: a small household that wants a reliable, inexpensive digital air fryer from a brand it knows.
5. Cosori Pro LE 4.7L — best smart features
Cosori’s 4.7-litre model is the closest thing here to a “smart” air fryer without breaking £100. It has a clear tempered-glass digital display, nine cooking functions, a 230°C top temperature, a 1,500W element, and a companion cookbook and app with 130+ recipes. It is also one of the quietest in this price band.
It is the best reviewed air fryer in the guide by a huge margin, with a 4.7 out of 5 average from more than 35,000 ratings on Amazon UK. It is usually around £70 and occasionally dips in Cosori sales, so check the live price.
- Best for: anyone who wants app control and plenty of presets, and is happy to pay a bit more for them.
6. Lakeland 5.7L Air Fryer (model 28208) — best for bigger households
Lakeland’s own-brand 5.7-litre model has the largest basket on this list and is a recent addition to the range, currently around £55 on Amazon UK. That is excellent capacity for the money if it holds at that price. If it creeps towards £99, the Cosori is better value.
Bear in mind that it has only a small number of ratings so far (around a dozen, averaging 4.3 out of 5), so it is less proven than the others here. It is also a different model from Lakeland’s smaller touchscreen air fryer, so do not mix the two up when checking stock.
- Best for: a bigger household, or someone who batch-cooks and wants the extra basket space.
Who should buy which air fryer?
- Absolute lowest outlay, or a second unit: Westpoint 3.5L. Low risk at roughly £28, but fewer ratings than the big names.
- Couples and small families wanting presets: Russell Hobbs 27160 for its huge review base, or the Philips 2000 Series if you prefer the brand.
- Cheapest digital model from a UK brand: Tower T17205AFR at around £40.
- App control, quiet running and a big recipe library: Cosori Pro LE.
- Batch cooking for four or more: Lakeland 5.7L, provided the price stays near £55.
Whichever you choose, wipe the basket after every use, avoid metal utensils on the non-stick coating, and leave a few centimetres of clearance behind the unit so the vents can breathe. Those three habits do more for the lifespan of a budget air fryer than any feature on the spec sheet.
Buyer’s Guide: What Actually Matters Under £100
Capacity vs. household size
As a rough rule, 2 to 3L suits one person, 3.5 to 4.5L suits a couple, and 5L or more is where you can realistically cook for a family of four without doing two batches. Check your own household size against the table above before you look at price. A bigger basket also takes longer to preheat and needs more worktop, so do not buy more than you need.
Manual dial vs. digital touchscreen
Manual dials are simpler, cheaper to fix if something breaks, and easier to use with wet or greasy hands. Digital displays, like those on the Westpoint, Russell Hobbs, Philips, Tower and Cosori, give you repeatable presets, which matter more if several people in the house are cooking and do not want to relearn timings each time.
Why prices on this page are ranges, not fixed numbers
Air fryer pricing moves around a lot. Weekly promotions, seasonal sales and stock levels all shift the number you will see at checkout, so treat the prices above as a guide and always check the live Amazon price before buying, especially around Black Friday and Prime Day.
FAQs
What is the best cheap air fryer in the UK?
For pure budget, the Westpoint 3.5L at around £28 is the cheapest usable option on this list. If you can stretch to £40 to £60, the Tower digital, the Philips 2000 Series and the Russell Hobbs 27160 add better brand backing, presets and a bigger basket.
Do cheaper air fryers cook as well as expensive ones?
For the basics, such as chips, nuggets and reheating, yes, there is very little difference. Where pricier models like the Cosori pull ahead is build quality over a few years of daily use, quieter running, and presets that remove the guesswork.
Is a bigger air fryer always better?
Not if you are cooking for one or two. A bigger basket takes longer to preheat and takes up more counter space for no benefit. Match the capacity to your household size using the guide above rather than buying the largest one available. If you need more room and can stretch the budget, our dual-zone air fryer guide covers larger two-drawer models.
