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Best Air Fryer For A Family of Four

If you have a family of four people or more, then you’re probably wondering which size air fryer you should buy. It’s a good question, especially as you’ll want sufficiently sized meals from your air fryer cooking. A compact air fryer simply won’t be practical for family cooking.

There are many different kinds of air fryers on the market, but which one is best for a family of four? With so many options, it can be challenging to know what you should buy. In this blog post, we will review seven of the best air fryers to help you determine which one is right for your family.

One thing to bear in mind, though, is to make sure you have the kitchen worktop space to cater for a larger capacity air fryer. It may sound like an obvious point, but a higher-capacity air fryer will have a larger footprint on your kitchen worktop, so check the external dimensions we provide for each model.

Contents

  • 1 Our top pick air fryers for a family of four
    • 1.1 Tower Vortx T17038
    • 1.2 Tefal ActiFry Genius XL 2 in 1
    • 1.3 Tefal ActiFry Genius XL
    • 1.4 Schallen 17L 2 in 1 Deluxe
    • 1.5 COSORI
    • 1.6 Tefal X-Large ActiFry Express
    • 1.7 Philips HD9650/99 Viva Collection
    • 1.8 Tower Vortx T17038
    • 1.9 Tefal ActiFry Genius XL 2 in 1
    • 1.10 Tefal ActiFry Genius XL
    • 1.11 Schallen 17L 2 in 1 Deluxe
    • 1.12 COSORI
    • 1.13 Tefal X-Large ActiFry Express
    • 1.14 Philips HD9650/99 Viva Collection
  • 2 Conclusion

Our top pick air fryers for a family of four

For a family of four, what is the best air fryer? It comes down to two important considerations – capacity and cooking functions. Not only should the capacity be large enough to cater for all your family, but there should also be enough presets to cover the different foods you’ll want to cook.

From the air fryers we’ve reviewed on our site, the following are ideal for family cooking, find out more below.

Below is our comparison table detailing the air fryers suitable for families of four or more.

Key Features & Price

Tower Vortx T17038


An image of the Tower T17038 Xpress 5-in-1 Manual Air Fryer Oven with Rapid Air Circulation, 60-Minute Timer, 11L, 2000W, Black

  • Capacity: 11 litres

  • Size: 33.9 x 32.4 x 38.2 cm


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Tefal ActiFry Genius XL 2 in 1


An image of the Tefal ActiFry Genius XL YV9708 2-in-1 Hot Air Fryer | 1500 Watts | Capacity: 1.7 kg | 9 Automatic Programs | 2-in-1 Technology | Black

  • Capacity: 1.7Kg

  • Extra large capacity - up to 8 portions

  • Size: 47.6 x 32.8 x 26.3 centimetres

  • 2 cooking levels


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Tefal ActiFry Genius XL


An image of the Tefal AH960040 Actifry Genius Xl Health Fryer, 1.7 Kg, White

  • Capacity: 1.7Kg

  • Extra large capacity - up to 8 portions

  • Size: 47.6 x 32.8 x 26.3 centimetres


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Schallen 17L 2 in 1 Deluxe


An image of the Schallen Black and Glass Air Fryer 17L 2 in 1 Deluxe Deep Fat Free Frying Low Running Cost Healthy Eating No Oil Halogen Cooker Machine with All Accessories Included (Glass 17L Air Fryer)

  • £ BUDGET OPTION

  • 17 L capacity with 5 L extender ring

  • Size: 36.4 x 23.6 x 36.4 centimetres


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COSORI


An image of the COSORI Air Fryer 5.5L Capacity,Oil Free, Energy and Time Saver with 11 Presets with 100 Recipes Cookbook, Non-Stick, Dishwasher Safe Basket,1700-Watt, CP158-AF, Black

  • Capacity 5.5L - suitable for 4-6


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Tefal X-Large ActiFry Express


An image of the Tefal Actifry Air Fryer AH950840 Family Express XL Low Fat Healthy Fryer, 1.7 Kg - Black

  • Capacity: 1.5Kg

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Philips HD9650/99 Viva Collection


An image of the Philips Viva Collection Airfryer XXL with Fat Removal Technology, 2225W, Extra Large Size For Entire Family - HD9650/99, 1.4 KG Capacity, 2225 Watt, Black

  • Capacity: 1.5Kg


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Tower Vortx T17038

The Vortx T17038 isn’t a basket-style air fryer but a mini oven with an 11-litre capacity, large enough to cook a whole medium-sized chicken. Read our full Vortx review.

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Tefal ActiFry Genius XL 2 in 1

The ActiFry Genius XL 2-in-1 has much to offer regarding family cooking. Not only does it have a 1.7Kg (8 portions) capacity bowl, but it also has a top cooking tray so that you can cook an entire meal just using this air fryer. It’s one of the most versatile air fryers we’ve reviewed on this site and comes highly recommended.

An image of the Tefal ActiFry Genius XL YV9708 2-in-1 Hot Air Fryer | 1500 Watts | Capacity: 1.7 kg | 9 Automatic Programs | 2-in-1 Technology | Black
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Tefal ActiFry Genius XL

Cooks up to 5-6 main meals or up to 8 side dishes. There’s no 2-tier cooking like there is with the ActiFry 2 in1, but the 1.7Kg capacity is still enough for family cooking. Read our Genius XL review.

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Schallen 17L 2 in 1 Deluxe

This is the budget option we’ve included in case you do not want to spend too much. The Schallen air fryer doesn’t have the features of the more premium Tefal models, but it does have a generous cooking capacity, suitable for up to 5-6 people. It also features two-tier cooking as it has a top basket which can be used to cook chicken nuggets, fish bites or anything else you like to include in your meal.

An image of the Schallen Black and Glass Air Fryer 17L 2 in 1 Deluxe Deep Fat Free Frying Low Running Cost Healthy Eating No Oil Halogen Cooker Machine with All Accessories Included (Glass 17L Air Fryer)
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COSORI

The award-winning COSORI has a 5.5L capacity making it a suitable choice for catering for 4-6 people. It can also fit a medium-sized chicken of around 2.7Kg, thanks to its square design. It also comes with 11 cooking presets for versatile family cooking.

An image of the COSORI Air Fryer 5.5L Capacity,Oil Free, Energy and Time Saver with 11 Presets with 100 Recipes Cookbook, Non-Stick, Dishwasher Safe Basket,1700-Watt, CP158-AF, Black
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Tefal X-Large ActiFry Express

This is the original ActiFry XL, and while it’s still a contender for family cooking, the newer Genius XL has a slightly larger cooking capacity (1.7Kg vs 1.5Kg of this model). Given it’s the older model, you’ll probably find it more affordable. Read the full ActiFry XL Express review.

An image of the Tefal Actifry Air Fryer AH950840 Family Express XL Low Fat Healthy Fryer, 1.7 Kg - Black
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Philips HD9650/99 Viva Collection

The sleek HD9650/99 from Philips has a 1.4Kg cooking capacity making it suitable for 4-6 people. It’s fully digital and has a keep warm function which is a nice feature. Read our full Philips HD9650/99 review.

An image of the Philips Viva Collection Airfryer XXL with Fat Removal Technology, 2225W, Extra Large Size For Entire Family - HD9650/99, 1.4 KG Capacity, 2225 Watt, Black
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Conclusion

If you have a family of four or more, then you’ll need to make sure you buy an air fryer that is big enough to cater for your needs. There are many different options on the market, but not all of them will be suitable for your family. In this blog post, we’ve provided several of the best air fryers to help you choose the right one for your home. If you’re still not sure which one to buy, then click here for more air fryers, and we can help you find the perfect model for your needs.

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