Our pick: the Ninja DoubleStack XL (SL400) is our top pick for the best air fryers Australia 2026 — 9.5L of dual-zone cooking in the footprint of a single-drawer model, from $395 at PB Tech. On a tighter budget, the Ninja Foodi Dual Zone (AF300) at $249 remains the value king. Every price below was verified at Australian retailers on 12 October 2026.
Recent updates: 14 October 2026: added verdict boxes, score breakdowns, spec comparison, running costs and ruled-out list. Prices re-verified October 2026.
Top picks at a glance
| Air fryer | Capacity | Price (AUD) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ninja DoubleStack XL (SL400) | 9.5L, 2 stacked drawers | $395–$449 | Best overall |
| Ninja Foodi Dual Zone (AF300) | 7.6L, 2 × 3.8L drawers | $249–$259 | Best value |
| Philips 5000 Series XXL Steam (NA547/07) | 7.2L, single basket + steam | $382–$499 | Best premium single-basket |
| Tefal Dual Easy Fry & Grill (EY9458) | 11L, 6.5L + 4.5L drawers | $212–$249 | Biggest capacity on sale |
| Ninja Foodi Max XXXL 9.5L (AF400) | 9.5L, 2 drawers | $261–$328 | Budget big dual-zone |
| Breville The Air Fryer Chef Plus (LAF600) | 4.8L, single basket | $219 | Best compact premium |
| Russell Hobbs Satisfry 5.5L (RHAF2762) | 5.5L, single basket | $170 | Best ultra-budget |
Prices checked 12 October 2026 at The Good Guys, Bing Lee, Big W, Myer, PB Tech, JB Hi-Fi, Betta and Harris Scarfe. Sale prices move — the range shown is what you’d actually pay today.
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Best overall: Ninja DoubleStack XL 9.5L (SL400)
The DoubleStack solves the one real complaint about dual-zone air fryers: bench space. Instead of two drawers side by side, Ninja stacked them vertically, so you get 9.5 litres of cooking space in roughly the footprint of a single-drawer model. Two full chickens, or dinner for eight, without rearranging your kitchen.
You get six cooking functions, Ninja’s Smart Finish (both drawers finish at the same time even with different settings) and Match Cook for doubling up one recipe. At 2270W it’s quick — noticeably faster than heating a full-size oven for the same job.
Who it’s for: households of 3+ that cook properly most nights and are short on bench space.
Key specs: 9.5L across 2 stacked drawers · 6 functions · Smart Finish / Match Cook · 2270W
Price: $395.53 at PB Tech, $449 at Big W (checked 12 October 2026)
Verdict: the most capable air fryer you can buy in Australia right now. The ~$150 premium over the AF300 buys you 25% more capacity and a far smaller footprint — worth it if this will be your main cooker.
Read our launch coverage: Ninja DoubleStack XXXL 9.5L in Australia.
Why you’ll love it
- 9.5L dual-zone capacity in a single-drawer footprint
- Smart Finish and Match Cook sync two dishes to finish together
- 2270W — noticeably faster than heating a full-size oven
Reasons to be cautious
- Priciest pick on this list at $395–$449
- Overkill if you mostly reheat or cook for one
Score 8.6/10 — the most capable air fryer you can buy in Australia right now.
- Value for money
- 8
- Features & specs
- 9
- Brand track record (AU)
- 9
- Warranty & support
- 8
- Owner feedback
- 9
Weighted per our rubric: value 30%, features 25%, brand 15%, warranty 15%, owner feedback 15.
Best value: Ninja Foodi Dual Zone 7.6L (AF300)
The AF300 is the air fryer Australian reviewers keep coming back to, and the price explains why. Two independent 3.8L drawers, six functions, a 40–240°C range, and Sync mode so two different dishes finish together. It does everything most households actually need an air fryer to do.
At $249 it’s less than half the price of a full oven’s running cost over a year of regular use — and it cooks chips, wings and roast veg better than most ovens anyway.
Who it’s for: most households. Couples to families of four cooking two things at once.
Key specs: 7.6L (2 × 3.8L drawers) · 6 functions · 40–240°C · Sync / Match Cook
Price: $249 at The Good Guys, $258.51 at PB Tech (checked 12 October 2026; RRP $399.99)
Verdict: the safe recommendation. If you’re unsure which air fryer to buy, buy this one — nothing else under $300 comes close on capacity and flexibility.
Why you’ll love it
- Two independent 3.8L drawers for $249 — unmatched capacity per dollar
- Sync mode finishes two different dishes together
- 40–240°C range and six functions cover most real cooking
Reasons to be cautious
- Wide side-by-side layout needs real bench space
- No steam, grill plate or app extras
Score 8.9/10 — the safe recommendation. If you're unsure, buy this one.
- Value for money
- 10
- Features & specs
- 8
- Brand track record (AU)
- 9
- Warranty & support
- 8
- Owner feedback
- 9
Weighted per our rubric: value 30%, features 25%, brand 15%, warranty 15%, owner feedback 15.
Best premium single-basket: Philips 5000 Series XXL Steam 7.2L (NA547/07)
Philips invented the air fryer, and the current 5000 Series XXL is its flagship for Australia. The standout is the steam function — it injects steam during cooking, which keeps roast chicken and reheated leftovers noticeably juicier than dry-heat-only models. The 7.2L basket is genuinely extra-large for a single drawer.
You’re paying for the brand and the steam tech. Shop around: we found a $117 spread between retailers on the same day.
Who it’s for: buyers who want one big simple basket, prefer Philips build quality, and will use the steam function for roasts and reheating.
Key specs: 7.2L XXL basket · steam cooking function · connected/app control
Price: $382 at Bing Lee, $499 at JB Hi-Fi (checked 12 October 2026; RRP $499)
Verdict: the best single-basket air fryer in Australia — but only buy it at the Bing Lee end of the price range. At full RRP the Ninja DoubleStack gives you more for similar money.
Related deal: Philips’ older 7000 Series Combi XXXL is on clearance at $349 while stock lasts.
Why you’ll love it
- Steam cooking keeps roasts and leftovers noticeably juicier
- 7.2L XXL basket is genuinely large for a single drawer
- Philips invented the air fryer — strong AU support network
Reasons to be cautious
- Only buy at the $382 end of the range — not at $499 RRP
- Single basket; no dual-zone flexibility
Score 8.0/10 — the best single-basket air fryer in Australia, at the right price.
- Value for money
- 7
- Features & specs
- 8
- Brand track record (AU)
- 10
- Warranty & support
- 8
- Owner feedback
- 8
Weighted per our rubric: value 30%, features 25%, brand 15%, warranty 15%, owner feedback 15.
Biggest capacity on sale: Tefal Dual Easy Fry & Grill 11L (EY9458)
Eleven litres across two drawers (6.5L + 4.5L) — the largest capacity on this list — and it’s currently on clearance pricing. The die-cast grill plate is the differentiator: it sears steaks and halloumi with proper grill marks, something basket-only models can’t do.
The catch is availability. At $189 from Betta (down from $349 RRP) this is runout stock, so if you want one, don’t wait for a better price — there won’t be one.
Who it’s for: large families and batch cookers who want maximum litres per dollar.
Key specs: 11L (6.5L + 4.5L drawers) · die-cast grill plate · dual independent controls
Price: $212 at Betta (was $349), $249 at tefal.com.au (checked 12 October 2026)
Verdict: unbeatable capacity for the money right now — but it’s clearance stock. Once it’s gone, it’s gone.
Also from Tefal: Dual Easy Fry Flex 9L and the new Tefal YumMeal.
Why you’ll love it
- 11L — the biggest capacity on this list
- Die-cast grill plate sears with proper grill marks
- $212 clearance price is unbeatable litres-per-dollar
Reasons to be cautious
- Runout stock — once it's gone, it's gone
- Highest rated power draw on this list
Score 8.0/10 — unbeatable capacity for the money right now, while stock lasts.
- Value for money
- 9
- Features & specs
- 8
- Brand track record (AU)
- 8
- Warranty & support
- 7
- Owner feedback
- 7
Weighted per our rubric: value 30%, features 25%, brand 15%, warranty 15%, owner feedback 15.
Budget big dual-zone: Ninja Foodi Max XXXL 9.5L (AF400)
The AF400 is the older sibling of the DoubleStack — same 9.5L dual-zone capacity, same six functions, but in the traditional wide side-by-side layout. Ninja hasn’t discontinued it, and runout pricing makes it the cheapest way to get 9.5 litres with the Ninja badge.
It needs more bench space than the DoubleStack (about 10cm wider), so measure before you buy. If it fits, you’re getting flagship capacity for mid-range money.
Who it’s for: anyone who wants maximum Ninja capacity on minimum budget and has the bench space.
Key specs: 9.5L dual zone · 6 functions · Sync / Match Cook
Price: $261.42 at PB Tech, $328 at Bing Lee (checked 12 October 2026)
Verdict: the price-to-capacity champion. At PB Tech’s price it’s barely more than the smaller AF300 — an easy choice if you have room for it.
Why you’ll love it
- 9.5L dual-zone capacity for as little as $261
- Same six functions as the newer flagships
- Cheapest way to get the Ninja badge at this size
Reasons to be cautious
- Around 10cm wider than the DoubleStack — measure your bench
- Runout pricing means checking stock
Score 8.5/10 — the price-to-capacity champion.
- Value for money
- 9
- Features & specs
- 8
- Brand track record (AU)
- 9
- Warranty & support
- 8
- Owner feedback
- 8
Weighted per our rubric: value 30%, features 25%, brand 15%, warranty 15%, owner feedback 15.
Best compact premium: Breville The Air Fryer Chef Plus 4.8L (LAF600)
Not everyone needs nine litres. The Breville Air Fryer Chef Plus is a 4.8L single-basket model aimed at smaller kitchens and buyers who trust Breville’s after-sales support. It scored 80% in CHOICE testing, which puts it ahead of most basket models at this price.
Four-point-eight litres suits one to two people, or a second air fryer for sides while the main cooks elsewhere.
Who it’s for: singles, couples, or small kitchens where a dual-zone would dominate the bench.
Key specs: 4.8L single basket · Breville build and support network · 80% CHOICE score
Price: $219 at Myer (checked 12 October 2026)
Verdict: the pick if you want a quality small air fryer from a brand with Australian service centres. Not for families.
Why you’ll love it
- Quality 4.8L basket for small kitchens
- 80% CHOICE score — ahead of most at this price
- Breville's Australian service network
Reasons to be cautious
- 4.8L suits 1–2 people only — not for families
- Single basket with a basic function set
Score 7.9/10 — the pick if you want a quality small air fryer from a trusted brand.
- Value for money
- 8
- Features & specs
- 7
- Brand track record (AU)
- 9
- Warranty & support
- 8
- Owner feedback
- 8
Weighted per our rubric: value 30%, features 25%, brand 15%, warranty 15%, owner feedback 15.
Best ultra-budget: Russell Hobbs Satisfry 5.5L (RHAF2762)
At $170, the Satisfry 5.5L is the cheapest reputable air fryer we’d recommend. It’s a straightforward single basket — no dual zone, no app, no steam — but it air fries, roasts and bakes competently, and 5.5L is enough for a small family.
Expect a simpler interface and thinner-feeling baskets than the Ninja or Philips. At this price, that’s a fair trade.
Who it’s for: first-time buyers, students, or anyone testing whether they’ll actually use an air fryer.
Key specs: 5.5L single basket · basic digital controls
Price: $169.95 RRP (checked 12 October 2026)
Verdict: the minimum viable air fryer from a real brand. Spend more if you’ll use it daily; this is perfect if you’re not sure yet.
Why you’ll love it
- The cheapest reputable air fryer we'd recommend
- 5.5L is enough for a small family
- Nine presets and 1500W do the basics competently
Reasons to be cautious
- Basic — no dual zone, steam or app
- Thinner-feeling baskets than the Ninja or Philips
Score 7.1/10 — the minimum viable air fryer from a real brand.
- Value for money
- 8
- Features & specs
- 6
- Brand track record (AU)
- 7
- Warranty & support
- 7
- Owner feedback
- 7
Weighted per our rubric: value 30%, features 25%, brand 15%, warranty 15%, owner feedback 15.
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Ninja DoubleStack XL SL400 | Ninja Foodi Dual Zone AF300 | Philips 5000 XXL Steam NA547 | Tefal Dual Easy Fry & Grill EY9458 | Ninja Foodi Max XXXL AF400 | Breville Air Fryer Chef Plus LAF600 | Russell Hobbs Satisfry 5.5L RHAF2762 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price (AUD, Oct 2026) | $395–$449 | $249–$259 | $382–$499 | $212–$249 | $261–$328 | $219 | $169.95 |
| Capacity | 9.5L, 2 stacked drawers | 7.6L, 2 × 3.8L drawers | 7.2L single basket + steam | 11L, 6.5L + 4.5L drawers | 9.5L, 2 × 4.75L drawers | 4.8L single basket | 5.5L single basket |
| Max power (published) | 2270W | 1670W per drawer* | 2000W | 2310W† | 1670W‡ | 2000–2400W | 1500W |
| Key features | 6 functions; Smart Finish / Match Cook | 6 functions; 40–240°C; Sync / Match Cook | Steam cooking; HomeID app | Die-cast grill plate; 8 presets; dual controls | 6 functions; Sync / Match Cook | CHOICE 80%; shake reminder | 9 presets; shake reminder |
| Best for | Best overall | Best value | Best premium single-basket | Biggest capacity on sale | Budget big dual-zone | Best compact premium | Best ultra-budget |
Max power is the published rating — we don’t guess. *Ninja rates the AF300 at 1670W per drawer; running both drawers draws more. †Tefal’s AU listing states 2310W while UK reviews cite 2700W. ‡Some retailer listings state 2470W for the AF400.
What each one costs to run per year
| Model | Max power | Est. electricity / yr |
|---|---|---|
| Ninja DoubleStack XL SL400 | 2270W | ~$133 |
| Ninja Foodi Dual Zone AF300 | 1670W* | ~$98 |
| Philips 5000 XXL Steam NA547 | 2000W | ~$117 |
| Tefal Dual Easy Fry & Grill EY9458 | 2310W | ~$135 |
| Ninja Foodi Max XXXL AF400 | 1670W | ~$98 |
| Breville Air Fryer Chef Plus LAF600 | 2400W (max) | ~$140 |
| Russell Hobbs Satisfry 5.5L | 1500W | ~$88 |
Electricity at max power, 30 minutes/day, 32c/kWh. Elements cycle on and off and nobody cooks at full power for a full 30 minutes straight, so treat these as upper bounds — real bills will be lower.
Want the figure for your own tariff and cooking habits instead of a table average? Our air fryer running cost calculator takes your rate, wattage and cook times and compares your air fryer with your oven, per week and per year.
We considered these — and ruled them out
- Philips Airfryer XL Connected (HD9285/90) — the previous-generation XL; the 5000 Series NA547/07 adds steam cooking at similar street prices, so buy the newer model
- De'Longhi IdealFry (FH2394) — long discontinued in Australia with no current AU retail presence, so no local support path
- Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer (BOV860) — a 22L countertop oven with an air-fry setting, not a basket air fryer; at around $500+ it's in a different category entirely
Ruling a product out isn’t a verdict against it — it just didn’t earn a top-pick slot this round.
How to choose an air fryer in Australia
How much capacity do you need?
2–4L suits one person; 4–6L covers couples and small families; 7L+ is the sweet spot for families of three or more. When in doubt, go bigger — you can cook a small meal in a large air fryer, but you can’t cook a large meal in a small one. Dual-zone models effectively give you two cookers in one.
Single basket vs dual basket
Dual-basket models (every Ninja on this list, the Tefal EY9458) let you cook two dishes at different temperatures and times, with Sync modes that finish everything together. Single baskets are cheaper, simpler and take up less room. If you regularly cook a protein plus a side, dual-zone earns its keep within weeks.
Functions that actually matter
Air fry, roast, bake, reheat and dehydrate cover 95% of real use. Grill plates (Tefal) and steam (Philips) are genuine extras worth paying for if you’ll use them; app control and voice assistants are nice-to-haves you’ll forget about by week three.
Bench space is the hidden spec
Measure your bench before buying — dual-zone models are wide, and they need clearance around them for airflow. The Ninja DoubleStack exists precisely because of this problem: 9.5L in a single-drawer footprint. Whatever you buy, leave at least 10cm of space on all sides.
Cleaning
Removable dishwasher-safe baskets with a decent non-stick coating are non-negotiable for daily use. Avoid models with exposed heating elements that are hard to reach — grease builds up and starts smoking. A quick wipe after each use keeps any of these models in good shape for years.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best air fryer in Australia in 2026?
The Ninja DoubleStack XL 9.5L (SL400) is our top pick — 9.5 litres of dual-zone cooking in a compact stacked design, from $395 at PB Tech (checked 12 October 2026). For the best value, the Ninja Foodi Dual Zone 7.6L (AF300) at $249 is the air fryer most Australian reviewers recommend.
How much should I spend on an air fryer in Australia?
The sweet spot is $249–$400. At $249 the Ninja AF300 covers most households; $395–$449 gets the flagship DoubleStack XL. Budget options start at $170 (Russell Hobbs Satisfry 5.5L), and premium single-basket models like the Philips 5000 Series XXL Steam run $382–$499. Below $150, build quality drops off sharply.
Is a dual-basket air fryer worth it?
Yes, if you cook full meals. Cooking a protein and a side simultaneously — finishing at the same time via Sync modes — is the single biggest practical advantage over a single basket. For singles reheating leftovers, a single basket is fine.
Do air fryers use a lot of electricity?
No — that’s one of their main selling points. A typical air fryer draws 1800–2300W but cooks far faster than a conventional oven, so total energy per meal is roughly half. For regular use, most households notice the difference on their power bill.
Can you put aluminium foil or baking paper in an air fryer?
Yes, with common sense: keep it weighed down by food so it can’t blow into the heating element, don’t block all airflow, and never preheat with loose paper inside. Perforated air fryer liners are the safest option.
Are air fryers healthier than deep frying?
They use a fraction of the oil — typically a teaspoon versus litres — so air-fried food has significantly less fat than deep-fried equivalents. The food itself is what matters most, but as a cooking method, air frying is meaningfully lighter.
Best air fryers Australia 2026: final verdict
Buy the Ninja DoubleStack XL if you want the best air fryer in Australia right now — $395 at PB Tech is strong value for 9.5L of stacked dual-zone cooking. Buy the Ninja Foodi Dual Zone AF300 at $249 if you’d rather keep $150 in your pocket; it’s still the value benchmark everything else is judged against. And if you spot the Tefal Dual Easy Fry & Grill at $212, grab it before the clearance stock runs out.
Prices verified 12 October 2026. We may earn a commission on purchases — read our affiliate disclosure.