Alongside everyday groceries, Aldi has become known for stocking everything from treadmills and beauty tools to kitchen appliances and more, as part of the supermarket’s ever-changing Specialbuys. These limited-time ranges offer shoppers alternatives to popular products from big-name brands, often at a fraction of the cost.
Tomorrow (16 July), Aldi will be restocking its sell-out dual-zone air fryer. With a 9l capacity (large enough feed a family of three to four), it’s similar in size to Ninja’s double-drawer ‘foodi max’ air fryer, but Aldi’s appliance is more than £100 cheaper.
Similar to Tower’s £150 elite flexi-drawer air fryer, Aldi’s combi zone air fryer (£49.99, Aldi.co.uk) features one large drawer that can be separated into two with a divider. Like the premium Tower and Ninja models, Aldi’s air fryer is said to enable you to choose individual or simultaneous settings within the drawer’s chambers, giving you extra versatility while cooking.
Touted as having a temperature range of 40C-200C and 10 preset programs, Aldi’s air fryer also boasts a digital LED display, preheat function and overheat protection function. It even comes with a digital recipe book, which is accessible via a QR code.
For those with less kitchen space or fewer mouths to feed, Aldi is also launching a smaller, 3.5l single-drawer air fryer (£29.99, Aldi.co.uk). Both models come with a three-year warranty, for extra peace of mind. Keep scrolling to find out more.
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When can you buy Aldi’s affordable air fryer?
Aldi’s air fryers will be in stores from 16 July, as part of the supermarket’s Modern Kitchen range. Having previously sold out when last on sale, they are bound to be just as popular this time around.
How much is Aldi’s air fryer?
Aldi’s combi zone air fryer will cost just £49.99, making it much more affordable compared with dual-zone models from the likes of Ninja and Tower, which can set you back anywhere from £150 to more than £200. The smaller 3.5l single-drawer air fryer costs just £29.99.
Best air fryers
If you miss out on Aldi’s budget air fryers, kitchen appliances expert Rachael Penn has reviewed dozens of models for IndyBest in her guides to the best air fryers and the best dual air fryers – here are her top picks.
Ninja foodi max dual zone air fryer
When Rachael put this premium air fryer to the test, she was left impressed, awarding it the top spot in her review of the best dual air fryers. “It’s easy to use, with intuitive controls, and it has six distinct modes with total manual control. This means that you can select the method, time and then adjust the temperature as you see fit,” said Rachael.
“It’s the perfect choice if you want a range of functions to replace your traditional oven, including bake, roast and air fry, plus it reaches seriously high temperatures. The foodi max goes up to a whopping 240C and the max crisp function will ensure golden, crispy food every time.”
Buy now £179, Amazon.co.uk
Ninja crispi pro
“I’ve cooked so many meals in the crispi pro that I’ve almost forgotten I have an oven,” said reviewer Rachael Penn. Giving this model the top spot in her guide to the best air fryers, Rachael said it “cooks brilliantly” and praised the air fryer’s overall design.
“The Ninja crispi pro is a unique looking machine thanks to a modular design, with glass bowls that act as the main drawer for the food. These come in two sizes: 5.7l and 2.3l. As well as being able to see how your food is cooking through the glass bowls, you can also put them in the fridge or freezer if you want to store leftovers.”
Buy now £249.99, Sharkninja.co.uk
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