# Tom's Guide Names the Best Air Fryers Based on Extensive Hands-On Testing

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Tom's Guide published its top air fryer recommendations based on hundreds of hours of hands-on kitchen testing, naming the Ninja Air Fryer Pro 4-in-1 as the best overall choice for its compact profile and powerful cooking performance. The roundup also highlights the Philips Dual Zone 3000 for split-basket versatility, the Dreo ChefMaker for smart temperature-probe cooking, and the Cosori Iconic for buyers seeking a PFAS-free stainless steel build. Reviewers advise shoppers to focus on flat basket surface area and wattage rather than total quart volume or preset buttons.

## Media review

Tom’s Guide names the Ninja Air Fryer Pro 4-in-1 its top choice for most people, while offering alternatives for dual-zone cooking, smart features, compact spaces, and PFAS-free construction.

Attribution: Tom’s Guide · AI discovery · Millie Fender, Tom’s Guide
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- Source-reported strength: The author reports that the Ninja Pro 4-in-1 crisped fries in under 10 minutes and cooked tender chicken fillets in her home testing.
- Source-reported strength: The Philips 3000’s dual drawers provide a smaller compartment for single servings and a larger one for family cooking, according to the guide.
- Source-reported strength: The Dreo ChefMaker’s temperature probe and steam feature provide guided cooking and added moisture for dishes that risk drying out, the article says.
- Source-reported limitation: The Ninja Pro 4-in-1’s shallow basket and cooking surface may not suit everyone, and the author says it could be cheaper for its size.
- Source-reported limitation: The Dreo ChefMaker is described as expensive and best suited to smaller households.
- Source-reported limitation: The Ninja Crispi has limited capacity and lacks precise temperature controls. The guide says it is not directly comparable to conventional air fryers.

### Which model does the guide recommend for most people?

The Ninja Air Fryer Pro 4-in-1.

### Which pick does the guide identify as a dual-zone option?

The Philips 3000 Series Dual Basket Air Fryer.

### Which model is presented as a PFAS-free option?

The Cosori Iconic air fryer.
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Tom’s Guide · AI discovery: https://www.tomsguide.com/best-picks/best-air-fryers

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