Fried foods are a staple in many kitchens around the world. They’re tasty and easy to prepare. Plus, they comprise the bulk of meals you can order from a restaurant and to your doorstep. However, fried food comes with a flaw—and that is, they use too much oil. Also, fried foods rely heavily on hydrogenated oils, which are lab-made for heat resistance and better shelf life. Those advantages (while good for commercial reasons) are bad for your body. And you’ll want to avoid those hydrogenated oils as much as possible.
So, do I have to quit fried foods?
Not at all!
You can choose to fry food without oil. You can fry anything from chicken, to fries, and even vegetables! And you can do so using an air fryer.
Here are 15 best-selling air fryers in Malaysia that you can get today! (Updated 2023)
Contents • Isi Kandungan
- 1. Russell Taylors Air Fryer AF-24 (3.8L)
- 2. Hiraki Air Fryer Pan 3.8L
- 3. Haier Analog Air Fryer 2.5L
- 4. Nakada 5 Liter XL Air Fryer
- 5. Giselle 4.8 Liter XL Air Fryer
- 6. PerySmith 3D Air Fryer Ecohealth Series – Size XL
- 7. Airbot Air Fryer AF100 3L
- 8. Trio Healthy Air Fryer TAF-827
- 9. HETCH Digital Turbo Air Fryer DAF-1720-HC (10 Litres)
- 10. Zodiac Air Fryer Taurus XL (4.5L)
- 11. Panaletrik Air Fryer Mini 2.0L
- 12. Khind ARF3000 Air Fryer
- 13. Faber FAF 1180 FRITTURO 3.2L
- 14. Midea MAF-CN20A Air Fryer (2.2L)
- 15. Philips Daily Collection Air Fryer
- The Full Guide to Air Fryers: What Are They – And How Do You Pick One?
1. Russell Taylors Air Fryer AF-24 (3.8L)
With an air fryer from Russell Taylors brand, you don’t even need to add oil to cook your food. And somehow, you’ll still get that amazing crispiness and juiciness that most people love! Enjoy your favourite food with up to 80% less fat than traditional frying method. Talk about guilt-free food! The air fryer has a multiple temperature ranges that can you can adjust to your liking. Plus, the air circulation technology will spread 200 degrees of heat throughout the unit so that you can get an evenly cooked food. There’s also a timer function where you can pre-set the cooking times for up to 30 minutes. How to know when the food is ready? Well, the device will give you a sound indicator and turn off automatically by itself.
Specifications:
- Power Consumption: 1500w
- Capacity: 3.8 Litres
2. Hiraki Air Fryer Pan 3.8L
This air fryer made by Hiraki makes it possible to” fry” your favourite foods with little to no oil. Plus, your kitchen will no longer have that fried oil smell too! The sleek and rounded shape air fryer has a temperature range from 80-200’C that allows you to cook at the temperature you desire. The Hiraki’s 3.5L non-stick basket is also dishwasher safe—making it easy to clean up. But remember to use only soft cloths and sponges to keep the air fryer in good shape. There’s a 30-minute integrated timer that you can use too—so no need to worry about getting your food overcooked. The unit will turn itself off once the timer is up.
Specifications:
- Power Consumption: 1300w
- Capacity: 3.8 Litres
3. Haier Analog Air Fryer 2.5L
Thanks to the 360°-degree high-speed hot air circulation technology, you get the speed plus the convenience of turbocharged convection cooking to get that gourmet-level cooking solution! The fryer comes with two dials to control cook times of up to 60 minutes and temperatures up to 220°C. From fries to grilled chicken breasts and baked goods, the Haier air fryer is a decent cooking appliance if you want to want a perfectly fried food with little or no oil at all. After cooking, food will not stick on the basket since it has a non-stick coating. The 2.5 litres capacity is an ideal size for preparing sizable portions of food with a crispy finish.
Specifications:
- Power Consumption: 1500w
- Capacity: 2.5 Litres
4. Nakada 5 Liter XL Air Fryer
Enjoy your favourite foods without the extra calories with Nakada’s large 5L air fryer. This air fryer enables you to fry, bake and roast with just a little bit of oil (or no oil at all)—all in one countertop unit. In fact, it can fit one whole chicken too! With the 360 degrees hot air circulation, the food will get cooked evenly instead of well done on one side but burnt on the other. There are two knobs—one controls the 60-minute timer, the other one controls the temperature (maximum is 230°C). See the air frying progress of your food through the transparent glass lid without the need to open it.
Specifications:
- Power Consumption: 1100w
- Capacity: 5 Litres
5. Giselle 4.8 Liter XL Air Fryer
The Giselle 4.8-liter manual air fryer is the perfect appliance to cook up crispy and tasty meals without added oil. The two dials for temperature (maximum 200℃) and 30-minute timer and are very reliable and easy to use. It comes with a single detachable basket for you to carry the hot foods onto plates—a practical and much safer method. To start using, just plug-in the power cord, load your food and set the dial to the desired temperature and timer. The turbo spiral heating cooks the food by circulating hot air in all directions to ensure fast and even cooking. The air fryer will turn off automatically if you take out the basket from the main unit or when the timer has ended.
Specifications:
- Power Consumption: 1500w
- Capacity: 4.8 Litres
6. PerySmith 3D Air Fryer Ecohealth Series – Size XL
The PerySmith 3D air fryer is a healthy and easy way to fry food using fast and energy-saving 3D airflow heating system. This air fryer enables you to fry, grill and roast your favourite foods with 80% less oil. The fryer also has temperature control from 80°C ~ 200°C for your cooking needs, along with cooking timer up to 30 minutes (will auto shut-off when the timer is done). It also comes with a dishwasher-safe removable food basket that makes cleaning a breeze. Are you concerned about the unit becoming overheated? Don’t worry because the fryer does have smart overheat protection for your safety.
Specifications:
- Power Consumption: 1500w
- Capacity: 4.8 Litres
7. Airbot Air Fryer AF100 3L
The Airbot air fryer holds 3 litres of food—ideal for personal use or when you’re cooking for a few. Air fry your foods and get the same flavour and crispiness – minus the calories. Just put the food inside the drawer basket, add one tablespoon of oil if you want, set the temperature and timer, and then you’re good to go! The adjustable timer and temperature offer you the power in cooking control and versatility. The efficient convection fan can blow heat that ranges from 80°C – 200°C degrees and the 30-minute timer will auto shut-off once it meets the end of the cycle. Plus, the safe and cool-to-touch handle gives you the convenience to remove fried foods from the air fryer without accidentally burning your hands.
Specifications:
- Power Consumption: 1000w
- Capacity: 3 Litres
8. Trio Healthy Air Fryer TAF-827
Cook a healthy dish with 80% less fat compared to traditional fryers with Trio air fryer. You can adjust the temperature from 80°C – 200°C degrees and cook a variety of foods! This air fryer will evenly crisp every inch of your favourite food for sure. Plus, the compact size can easily fit any table space you have in your kitchen. To make cooking more convenient, there’s a 60-minute timer too—and with its auto shut-off system, you won’t have to make multiple trips to the kitchen just to check that everything has been turned off. The fryer also has a removable basket and before you ask it—yes, it’s dishwasher safe!
Specifications:
- Power Consumption: 1500w
- Capacity: 2.6 Litres
9. HETCH Digital Turbo Air Fryer DAF-1720-HC (10 Litres)
The HETCH Digital Turbo air fryer is the perfect kitchen appliance to keep you and your family healthy. Those who are planning to cook a big meal will appreciate the 10 litres capacity. Simply fill in your favourite food into the hot air fryer, set the right temperature and time and let it cook away! Don’t worry, it’s easy to control the fryer through its touch buttons and digital LCD panel. The stain-resistant removable basket and accessories are easy to clean too. Expect an even and perfectly moist and crisps exteriors—thanks to its 360° degree rotation technology. Plus, there are nine various accessories included for you to extend the fryer’s cooking functions.
Specifications:
- Power Consumption: 1400w
- Capacity: 10 Litres
10. Zodiac Air Fryer Taurus XL (4.5L)
This all-in-one convenient air fryer by Zodiac is ideal to air frying, roasting, grilling, baking and reheating leftover foods. The rapid hot air technology circulates the food for fast and even frying. The fryer uses food-grade and non-stick basket (and pan)—surely it will be easy when it comes to cleaning. The release button for the basket has a preventive guard/cover in case of accidental detachment. Plus, the 30-minute cooking timer will ring a bell and shut itself off automatically when cooking is done. Get full control over the food you are cooking through the variable temperature control up to 200°C.
Specifications:
- Power Consumption: 1300 – 1500W
- Capacity: Pan – 4.5L, Inner Basket – 3.5L
11. Panaletrik Air Fryer Mini 2.0L
With a rather small capacity of 2 litres, the Panaletrik air fryer is perfect for those who have a small kitchen. The fryer has a temperature range of 0-200°C that allows you to cook at your desired temperature—be it crispy fries or juicy wings—using little or zero oil. Moreover, the powerful air frying technology will circulate the hot air rapidly onto the food to give you that crispy fried finish. The fryer uses manual temperature control and is integrated with a 30-minute timer. Another notable feature is the detachable non-stick BPA-free basket.
Specifications:
- Power Consumption: 1000w
- Capacity: 2 Litres
12. Khind ARF3000 Air Fryer
The Khind ARF3000 lets you enjoy air frying through its touch screen controller that includes 8 pre-set programs for cooking convenience. The high-speed air circulation technology with adjustable temperature allows you to prepare a variety of food quicker. And if you hear the alarm indicator, that means your food is ready to be served! The Khind air fryer will turn off automatically when the basket is removed or after the countdown by the timer is done. The basket used inside it made of SUS304 stainless steel grill for extra safety.
Specifications:
- Power Consumption: 1400w
- Capacity: 3 Litres
13. Faber FAF 1180 FRITTURO 3.2L
The Faber FAF 1180 is equipped with a variety of functions that can handle a bunch of cooking tasks. It comes with an easy-to-use temperature control knobs and a 30-minute timer for you to air fry or even bake your favourite desserts with a breeze! Perfect for frying, grilling, roasting and baking—cook faster and save time and energy with its rapid air circulation technology. The hot air circulates all over the air fryer basket, forming a fully immersive field of heat for incredible results every time you use it.
Specifications:
- Power Consumption: 1500w
- Capacity: 3.2 Litres
14. Midea MAF-CN20A Air Fryer (2.2L)
The modern-looking Midea MAF-CN20A air fryer features a digital touchscreen interface where you can control the setting to cook your favourite food exactly as you want it to be. Expect a faster cooking time—thanks to its rapid air technology that can speed up the process. Apart from the rapid airflow, powerful direct heat from above efficiently crisps the food for delightful, golden-brown results while reducing excess fat at the same time. The fryer also generates less splattering and smell compared to conventional fryers. It is compact, easy to clean, economical and safe.
Specifications:
- Power Consumption: 1230w
- Capacity: 2.2 Litres
15. Philips Daily Collection Air Fryer
Fry delicious and crispy wedges with 75% less fat with this air fryer from Philips. This fryer makes it possible to cook a healthier version of your “risky” foods by frying them with just a tablespoon of oil (or even lesser). Featuring Rapid Air Technology, the hot air circulates inside the unit while heating up to 200°C to cook the food until it’s evenly cooked. Apart from air frying, the machine can effectively roast, grill, and bake any type of food in less than an hour. There’s an integrated 30-minute timer as well as adjustable temperature control that enables you to set the ideal cooking temperature for the food you are planning to cook.
Specifications:
- Power Consumption: 1425w
- Capacity: 0.8 Litres
The Full Guide to Air Fryers: What Are They – And How Do You Pick One?
We’ll outline how it works, what makes it unique – in addition to a guide on purchasing one!
First – What an Air Fryer Does?
Air fryers are mini convection ovens. They don’t utilize a bath of frying oil, and they produce a similar deep fry result. It’s also a countertop appliance and it doesn’t take up as much space as the average oven.
Plus, it’s easy to move around and clean. So maintaining an air fryer is never an exhausting household chore!
It’s an object that’s almost the size of a microwave. In fact, you can usually find models that are smaller than one!
Their Mechanism
Convection ovens super-heat the air flow inside their chambers. That air moves around, turning all moisture into a hot mist.
That hot mist then cooks the food ingredient by penetrating it, slowly creating the same crispy texture that you’d get from deep-frying!
Are Air Fryers Healthy?
The majority of air fryer brands don’t require oil to function. However, you can always add 1-2 teaspoons of oil to the mixture that’ll be superheated. This improves the flavour and texture of the food, without soaking it in excess oil. Or, you can add a healthy oil to an air fryer (instead of relying on hydrogenated variants).
This shouldn’t be an issue in most situations. Oil comes with 40 calories per teaspoon, and assuming you use that (per meal), that’s 120 calories extra. That’s nothing compared to how much saturated fat exists in the average fried meal!
Plus, following this measure lets you consume fried foods often. You can enjoy them without worrying about excess caloric intake!
Second – Evaluating an Air Fryer (What to Look At)
While they are small in-size, air fryers have many specs you need to look at (which define if they’re worth the money).
Those specs include…
(A) Safety
You need a machine that grips the surface of your kitchen countertop well, thus reducing the risk of slippage.
Second, you need safe handling features on the device. This includes external basket control, and hand-grips that are heat insulated (letting you hold the fryer without burning your hands).
Third, look for automatic switch-offs, where the air fryer shuts down to ensure that food isn’t overcooked.
(B) Power Consumption
Air fryers don’t consume much electricity. On average, air fryers have a wattage of 1200 to 1500W – so they don’t consume more than a unit of electricity per day. That is assuming you use the air fryer for all of your meals.
If you use it for only than a single meal, then you shouldn’t need more than 15-30 minutes to finish your household cooking. Thus, you’ll find that they don’t consume much electricity at all.
Also, note that you’ll need more wattage per minute for larger air fryers or those with fast cooking features.
(C) Wattage
Small wattage is preferable in most cases. And it’s not because of its affordability—it’s due to the power outlets of most kitchens. Kitchen outlets can handle 800 to 1500 watts (though they might handle up to 1800 in many cases).
Now, a higher wattage is ideal in terms of performance. With more wattage, you cook food faster (and usually at higher quantities). However, before picking an air fryer, make sure your kitchen outlet can use it without burning or overheating!
(D) Capacity
Air fryers differ in how much food they can hold. Small units can hold 1-2 litres. Medium-sized units start at 1.8 litres and end at 2.5 litres (which are suitable for small meals). However, there are really large units that reach over 5 litres.
The large units are designed to cook and roast entire chickens. Smaller ones are geared to smaller meals, pre-packaged nuggets, vegetables, and fries.
If your family size is 4-5 individuals, then a medium fryer should be enough. For a 7-8 person family, you can get a large fryer.
There are also fryers that use two baskets instead of one. And in that situation, be sure to check the total capacity of each basket before buying!
(E) Temperature Controls
The temperature range of your air fryer affects how much time you need to fry food, and how well the fryer does its job.
The majority of air fryers can reach 400 degrees. The higher the temperature, the better, since you can cook food faster that way. You get better penetration, ensuring that the food is cooked well.
If you’re frying a baked product (or something with batter coating), you’ll find that it doesn’t take in as much grease. As a result, you get a cleaner output. Then there’s temperature control to consider.
If possible, find a digital control that lets you set the exact temperature, with lights to help you simplify the frying procedure.
Third – Buying an Air Fryer (How to Pick the Model for You)
Knowing what to look for doesn’t mean you know what suits your needs.
Below, we’ll tackle that issue. We have a checklist to help you express your preference for any fryer appliance.
Specifically, that checklist looks at the following:
- Fryer Type
- Fryer Size
- Price
So to get started…
Fryer Type
As alluded to before, fryer types are diverse. Fryers differ in their capacities, power use, ease of handling, and controls.
But, there are even more differences that you should consider before buying one. Those difference include;
Basket Type
Baskets are where the food is held to be fried. Some models offer removable baskets (or racks) which make the fryer easier to clean.
It also gives you an extra handling option. It makes your cooking experience easier when you have a rack in your fryer!
Wattage
The higher the wattage, the more heat can be delivered to whatever you fry. High watt fryers can cook items more efficiently. So you get better food quality with each use. They also tend to be more technologically equipped. The higher watt count might be for extra features that give you better cooking modes and controls.
Basically, the best device reaches 1700 watts (with the lowest models offering around 800w).
Manual/Digital Options
Manual fryers use a knob for heat control. They don’t specify exact temperatures (unless you read the manual, or ask the manufacturer).
With digital controls, you get an LED screen with a numerical pad. This lets you input exact temperatures and cooking time. Moreover, you can program the fryer to switch off after a set amount of minutes. And this eliminates any need for you to supervise the food!
Now, do note that digital controls can be a little bit confusing to use in the beginning. They take time to get used to (unlike manual systems, which are pretty straightforward).
Also, a manual fryer requires a little trial and error (so they’re suitable for seasoned cooks).
Combo/Single Devices
Some fryers are multi-function. They don’t just fry food. They also roast, cook, and sometimes boil food. So they function as multiple cooking utensils in one.
This is excellent if your dishes involve different types of cooking. It’s also more convenient since you don’t need to shop for multiple household items!
Fryer Size
Deciding on a fryer size is relatively simple. What you pick depends on the following considerations:
Kitchen Size
A small kitchen should function with a small fryer. Larger fryers take up too much space, and are best suited for spacious countertops.
With a small kitchen, you can get by with a fryer that’s between 2.5 and 5 litres in capacity.
If you have a large kitchen, you can settle for up 10 litres (assuming you have the space). Also, you’ll likely have a separate power outlet that lets you operate a fryer of a larger capacity.
Family Size
If you’re buying a fryer for yourself, then a 2-litre capacity is all you need.
If you have a small family (between 3 and 4 individuals), then going up to 5 litres seems convenient.
Any more (for larger families, or businesses that sell fried foods), then you can consider the largest capacities on the market.
Fryer Price
Fryers exist within a wide price range. They can go for as little as RM128. Or, they can sell at RM1299 each (for larger high-end models).
In essence, a top tier fryer can cost as much as a fridge. Figure out what your budget is, then proceed to make the purchase when you’re ready!
Fourth – Other Purchase Factors to Consider
User Experience
Do you know how to operate a fryer?
Are you a kitchen-savvy individual, where you like working with high-tech options (and a variety of customizations)?
Or, do you want something simplistic?
We recommend the simple option if this is your first purchase, and you just want to make your food fast.
Durability
Obviously, you don’t want to pay money for a device that goes bust within a few months.
If you buy a device, it should last you a couple of years (with good servicing and a warranty for replacements).
You’ll need to look for those specifically when shopping online. Be sure to contact the supplier on terms and conditions that’ll keep your investment safe!
Handling
Sometimes, you’ll mishandle hot items in a kitchen, which will lead to scarring.
If you don’t want that to happen, then be sure to shop for a fryer that can be handled easily (with insulated grips).
Avoid air fryers that use aluminium as the main component. Aluminium retains more heat than ceramic-coat and stainless-steel fryers. They take longer to cool down, and are more difficult to move around.
Accessories
Many air fryers come with extra features. For example, some fryers come with drip trays that collect excess moist and some oil. Others come with special grips for proper handling.
Other provide more sophisticated controls than other models.
Make a list of the differences between the models you like, and settle on the features you find most valuable!
