Finding the best air fryer deals in the early Black Friday sales can be tricky. You want to know that the air fryer you're buying is genuinely good, at an impressive discount, and you want that confirmed by real people. I'm waving my hands right now, because, hello. That's me.
I've been testing the best air fryers for years. I've seen the evolution of the dual drawer, stacked, smart, simple, and small air fryers come to the market. Some terminology can get confusing (and some can be gimmicky), so it can be hard to shop if you're not quite sure what you're after.
That's where I come in. I can tell you everything you need to know before buying an air fryer, including the best air fryer for your home, your needs, and where to find your chosen air fryer for the best price. I've scoured through all the retailer sales from John Lewis through to Lakeland. I've compared all these prices to brands' own discount events. So, if you want a new Ninja, a speedy Instant, Tefal's latest air fryer, or any other model worth owning, speak to me. I've put everything you need to know to bag the best air fryer deal of the Black Friday sales below.
Best air fryer deals and sales
These are three of Ninja's newest air fryers on my counter, while I test them out
There are already hundreds of air fryer deals live, but only a select few are worth shopping. All of the models that I've included below have been tested by me (or one of our other air fryer experts). They've been put head-to-head against competitors, so that you know everything you need to before you dive into a purchase.
Where to find the best air fryer deals?
Whilst I'm promising to help you find the best air fryer deals live right now, some people like to scroll for themselves. If that's you, the least I can do is point you in the right direction. All these retailers have some sort of sale on right now, so make sure you check them out. Just remember, the key to shopping air fryer deals successfully is to shop the best brands: the best Ninja air fryers are amongst the top buys you can find and they're widely available on Amazon, Argos and AO.com. Air fryer sales are also a good time to shop for the best air fryer accessories at a discount, too.
- Amazon: Up to 51% off on popular air fryers, with free delivery
- Argos: Black Friday sales are live and in full swing
- AO: Save on Ninja air fryers and more with member prices
- Appliances Direct: Save up to £90 on a range of models
- Currys: Save up to 30% on popular models and get free, fast delivery
- John Lewis: Early Black Friday sales are in full swing, with hundreds off big brands
- JD Williams: Save up to 90% on air fryers of all different sizes
- Lakeland: Save on Ninja, Instant and more in the early Black Friday sales
- Robert Dyas: Affordable air fryers currently with up to £50 off
- Very: Save up to £70 on air fryers with good stock availability
The best air fryer deals to shop now
When is the best time to get an air fryer deal?
Even though Black Friday is 29th November, lots of brands have alunched early Black Friday sales. For you, this means that the best air fryer deals of the year have arrived.
Other than shopping Black Friday air fryer deals, though, you'll also find excellent air fryer sales in December and January air fryer sales can also offer plenty of bargains too. I'd always recommend that you consider searching for an older model air fryer for the best saving; these are often more heavily discounted than the latest buys.
Are Prime Day air fryer deals any good?
Prime Day is a wonderful opportunity to snag a saving on an air fryer. The Instant 4-in-1 air fryer was reduced to £45 in the last sale right now and the famous Ninja air fryer had a full £70 off. However, the next Prime Day isn't until July, so you're better off shopping for air fryers on Black Friday.
Are Black Friday air fryer deals worth waiting for?
You can expect to see savings of around 50% on air fryers around Black Friday. I've already seen hundreds off some air fryers. Over the next few weeks, expect more choice, and bigger discounts. I'll keep you updated on my favourites.
In 2023, for example, we saw excellent bargains on the best models at John Lewis, Amazon, Ninja, Instant, Tower, Salter, Lakeland and more, including on our top pick the Ninja Foodi Max Dual Zone (reviewed here in our guide).
Are air fryers cheaper on Cyber Monday?
Cyber Monday air fryer deals are as good as those on Black Friday, though you may find the choice narrows somewhat. In the past year or two, some of the best air fryer deals have been available in the run up to Black Friday.
What is a good price for an air fryer?
The standard, non-sale price of an air fryer ranges widely, from £40 to up to £200. What you'll pay largely depends on the capacity of the air fryer, usually measured in litres. A two-person household will be able to make do with up to 2 litres capacity; a family of four will need a 3-4 litre air fryer, while a five-to-six-person household will want one that's 5 litres or more.
You can buy a smaller air fryer for as little as £40. Models with a 3-4 litre capacity tend to come in at around £100, though Tower and PowerXL, available at Currys, amongst other brands, offer larger air fryers at around the £100 mark, too. Expect to pay more for higher-capacity air fryers and for the most sought-after brands, such as Ninja.
With all this in mind, you can see that getting a £200 air fryer for £100 during a sale, or a £100 air fryer for £50, could be considered a bargain.
How do you know you're getting a genuinely good air fryer deal?
One factor to be wary of when looking for air fryer deals is that just because it looks like there’s a large percentage taken off the RRP through the deal, if the fryer was originally overpriced, you could still get better bang for your buck elsewhere. In the past, we’ve generally seen deals on air fryers sit at around 20-40% off the original RRP, so if you see a deal that offers a discount of half price or more, you might want to snap it up.
It’s important to look at what’s being included in the deal, too, as well as the size, capacity and features of the fryer. If you know you’re looking for an extra-large air fryer, and you see a deal that offers this for less than £100, you’d be wise to get in on the deal before it goes.
Are air fryers worth the money?
We asked Millie Fender, our former Head of Ecommerce and a small appliances expert, are air fryers are worth it? "I’ve reviewed countless air fryers from brands like Ninja and Instant, and I can confirm that they’re genuinely life-changing appliances," she says.
"My oven’s been on standby since I got my two-drawer Instant VersaZone air fryer, here at Amazon, which I’d highly recommend if you’re looking for an air fryer upgrade. And if you’re an air fryer newbie, I highly recommend Ninja air fryers, particularly the entry-level models, which are powerful yet compact."
As you would expect from an expert in air fryers and sales, Millie highly recommends waiting for the sales to snap up the best bargains.
How we test air fryers
We rigorously test air fryers with a vast range of ingredients in real homes rather than lab conditions. This allows us to report back on how they perform at making family meals for days and weeks at a time. You can find out more about how we test air fryers in our guide.
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