Air fryers are now an essential, bringing compact, cheap, reduced-oil cooking to any kitchen. However, as retailers compete to outdo each other, appliances that started out as compact 4-quart kitchen ...

In my official test of the best air fryers, the Instant Vortex 6-Quart Air Fryer wowed me with its quick cooking, extra features and roomy capacity, and won the best value spot on my list. Ahead, ...