6. Instant Brands Vortex Mini 4-in-1 Air Fryer

Size: 29.8 x 22.9 x 28.6cm (H x W x D) Capacity: 2L Power: 1,300W Key features: Air fry, bake, roast and reheat • Fun colourful design • Space-saving • Shake and turn reminder lets you know when to turn food for even cooking

The low-down: Cooking for one or two and want to make a style statement while you’re at it? Then this delightfully dinky model from Instant Brands is the air fryer for you. It’s the smallest of all the models we’ve reviewed and will take up the least space in your kitchen. We also love a gadget that’s available in different colours – this one comes in red, blue, black and white, so you can match it to your interior.

The Vortex Mini uses ‘EvenCrisp technology’, which aims to create the same results as deep frying with almost no the need for oil – 95 per cent less, according to the manufacturer’s claims. There are three cooking modes, as well as the air fry setting, that let you roast, bake and reheat leftovers. A useful shake and turn setting ensures your food gets cooked evenly and the drawer has a removable tray, which means you can give a crispy finish to saucy foods, such as pasta, as well as chips and pizza.

The removable drawer and tray can be hand-washed or popped in a dishwasher. This is a fab option for smaller households and it’s budget friendly too.