Everything I use to get the most out of my air fryer, from a compact Dash and the Ninja DualZone to the Typhur Dome 2, plus the liners, racks, oil sprayer, instant-read thermometer, and cookbooks that make crispy dinners a weeknight habit. Whether yo...
My little Dash Tasti-Crisp is the one I tell solo cooks and dorm dwellers to start with, since it reheats leftovers and crisps a single serving of fries without hogging the counter.
Dash Tasti-Crisp Digital Air Fryer 2.6qt
The Ninja AF101 was my first real air fryer, and it still turns out crunchy wings and frozen potstickers in under 15 minutes for two people.
Ninja AF101 Air Fryer 4 Qt, 4-in-1, Grey
My Cosori Pro LE fits a full bag of tots in its square basket, and the shake reminder means I never forget to toss things halfway through.
Cosori Air Fryer Pro LE 5 Qt 9-in-1 Grey
The TurboBlaze is the fryer I use most for family dinners, because its fast fan gets chicken thighs shatteringly crisp while staying juicy inside.
Cosori TurboBlaze Air Fryer 9-in-1 6 Qt
I love the window on my Vortex Plus ClearCook, since I can watch salmon and Brussels sprouts brown without pulling the basket and losing heat.
Instant Pot Vortex Plus ClearCook 6 Qt Air Fryer
With my Ninja DualZone I cook wings in one basket and fries in the other, and Smart Finish makes them both done at the exact same moment.
Ninja Foodi 8 Qt DualZone Air Fryer DZ201
My Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro replaced my toaster and half my oven use, and it air fries a whole sheet of wings or a 13-inch pizza at once.
Breville BOV900BSS Smart Oven Air Fryer
The Typhur Dome 2 is my splurge pick, since its top-and-bottom heat crisps bacon and wings without flipping and it's whisper quiet.
Typhur Dome 2 Large AI Smart Air Fryer 15-in-1
I drop one of these pre-cut parchment liners in before saucy or cheesy foods, and cleanup goes from scrubbing to just tossing the paper.
Air Fryer Liners Disposable 125pk 8" Unbleached
These square silicone mats live in my basket full-time, so marinades and drippings never bake onto the nonstick coating.
Niosoul 8.5" Reusable Non-Stick Air Fryer Liners (2-Pack)
When I air fry glazed meatballs or a mini frittata, I use these silicone pots so nothing leaks and I can lift the whole thing out by the handles.
XIILSIE 2Pcs Silicone Air Fryer Liners 3-5QT
This stacking rack doubles my basket space, so I can crisp a second layer of chicken tenders or bacon without cooking in batches.
BYKITCHEN 8in Square Air Fryer Rack
This kit is how I started baking mini cakes, personal pizzas, and kebabs in my air fryer, and the skewer rack makes chicken satay ridiculously easy.
12-Piece Air Fryer Accessory Set for 3.5L-4.1L
I fill my Misto with my own olive oil and pump it to spritz a light, even coat on fries and veggies instead of using aerosol cans that gum up my basket.
Misto Gourmet Olive Oil Sprayer, Satin Aluminum
Air fryers cook fast, so I check every chicken breast and pork chop with my Javelin and pull them right at temp instead of guessing.
Lavatools Javelin Ultra-Fast Digital Meat Thermometer
The short 9-inch silicone tongs are perfect for flipping wings in a hot basket without scratching the coating or burning my knuckles.
Pack of 2 Air Fryer Tongs, 9 & 12 Inch Silicone
I keep these pinch mitts next to my air fryer for lifting out hot racks, silicone pots, and baking pans that tongs can't grab.
Silicone Heat Resistant Mini Oven Mitts (1 Pair)
This magnetic cheat sheet sits on my fridge right above the air fryer, so I never have to look up how long frozen fish sticks or asparagus take.
Air Fryer Cooking Times Chart Magnets - 100+ Foods Guide
The skinny crevice brushes in this kit get grease out of the crisper plate holes and around the heating element where a sponge can't reach.
XANGNIER Air Fryer Cleaner Tools Kit, 6 Pcs
I shake this Everything Bagel seasoning on air-fried chickpeas, avocado fries, and salmon for an instant savory crunch.
McCormick Everything Bagel Seasoning 4.8oz
Montreal Chicken from this four-pack is my go-to rub for air fryer wings and drumsticks, and the Roasted Garlic & Herb is great on potatoes.
McCormick Grill Mates Everyday Grilling 4-Pack
This beginner cookbook taught me the basic times and temps for everything, and I still use its crispy chickpea and wing recipes every week.
Essential Air Fryer Cookbook for Beginners
When I want to go beyond fries and wings, I turn to America's Test Kitchen's Ultimate Air Fryer Perfection, whose tested recipes for whole meals have never let me down.