Ninja Air Fryers: New Zealand’s Favourite Air Fryers

Ovens are a great appliance and one that most of us use regularly. Whether it’s cooking a roast or baking a cake, there’s not a lot an oven can’t do. The only problem is that heating up a big family-sized oven can take its time, and if you want whatever you’re cooking to be nice and crispy, that’ll take time, too.

While it’s not a big deal if you’re cooking a roast for the whole family, for those indulging in some late-night chicken nuggets and chips, it can be a real hassle. And use plenty of power, too.

Which is where an air fryer steps in!

Essentially a small, benchtop convection oven, air fryers can heat up and cook delicious crispy snacks in a pinch. This is mainly thanks to their small size (it heats up quickly) and powerful fans (which circulate the hot air rapidly). And while that’s great for ‘frying’ frozen foods with little to no oil, air fryers can cook a lot more than that! Meats, roast veggies, even pastries and other baked goods, you can cook almost anything in an air fryer.

But if you want those goods to come out golden and crispy, you’ll need an air fryer that’s up to the task.

Ninja Air Fryers: Most Satisfied Customers | Air Fryers Award Winner

To find out which air fryers are delivering the best results, we asked 979 air fryer owners to rate their brands across the following categories:

And those surveyed made it clear, Ninja air fryers are the way to go! The popular American brand scores a host of 5-Star results for Cooking Performance, Functions & Features, Ease of Cleaning, Design and, most importantly, Overall Satisfaction – the only brand to do so. It earns 4 Stars for both Value for Money and Ease of Use.

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New Zealand’s favourite air fryers

Here are New Zealand’s favourite air fryers, based on Canstar Blue’s customer survey:

1. Ninja
2. Anko (Kmart)
3. Breville
4. Kambrook
5. Sunbeam
6. Living & Co
7. Kogan
8. Philips

Aside from Ninja’s standout win, there are plenty of impressive air fryers on the market. Notably, Kmart’s range of budget-friendly Anko air fryers scores highly. As you would expect, Anko earns 5 Stars for Value for Money, as it does for Ease of Use (due to its basic designs) but, impressively, Anko earns 4 Stars in all other categories measured.

Elsewhere, Breville, Kambrook and Sunbeam all earn 4-Star Overall Satisfaction ratings while Living & Co, Kogan, and Philips all earn 3 Stars for Overall Satisfaction. Although all three do earn themselves several 4-Star results.

Top-rated air fryers

Below is an overview of all the brands rated that earned a 4-Star or above Overall Satisfaction rating, as well as some of the models on offer. Note prices listed are accurate at the time of writing and may include sale prices and discounts that are no longer offered. They should be used as a guide only.

Ninja: Rated NZ’s No.1 Air Fryer

Also known for its famous personal blenders, Ninja is a multi-national company that produces a range of innovative kitchen appliances. Here in NZ, it offers three quality air fryer models that are a hit with Kiwi consumers:

Ninja Air Fryer (AF100): $349.99 RRP

Dinner can be on the table in just minutes thanks to the Air Fryer’s quick, customisable programs, one-touch controls and fast airflow. You can even cook from frozen, to save defrost time.

• Capacity: 3.8L
• Temperature Range: 40-240°C
• Wattage: 1550W
• 4 Functions: Air Fry, Roast, Reheat, Dehydrate

Ninja Air Fryer Max (AF160): $449.99 RRP

Features six functions, a digital timer and dishwasher-safe parts, to make cleaning up super simple.

• Capacity: 5.2L (1.4kg fries)
• Temperature Range: 40-240°C
• Wattage: 1750W
• 6 Functions: Air Fry, Max Crisp, Roast, Bake, Reheat, Dehydrate

Ninja Foodi Dual Zone Air Fryer (AF300): $499.99 RRP

The first air fryer with two independent baskets, the Ninja Foodi Dual Zone allows you to cook two different foods, in two different styles, at the same time.

• Capacity: 3.8L per basket
• Temperature Range: 40-240°C
• Wattage: 1670W per basket
• 6 Functions: Air Fry, Max Crisp, Roast, Bake, Reheat, Dehydrate

Anko (Kmart)

Anko is Kmart’s range of affordable homeware products. Designs are basic, easy to use and affordable, and Kiwi customers are clearly happy with the performance Anko air fryers offer.

In this year’s award survey, Anko scores two 5-Star results, for Value for Money and Ease of Use, and 4 Stars in all other categories.

Kmart’s range of air fryers includes a wide range of sizes, and a mixture of standard air fryers and air fryer-oven combinations. Its $69 air fryer is the cheapest and most popular choice, frequently selling out.

Its product range includes:

• 3.2L Air Fryer ($69*)
• 5L Air Fryer ($99*)
• 9L Twin Air Fryer ($139*)
• 11L 3-in-1 Air Fryer Oven ($129*)
• 25L Air Fryer and Oven ($159*)

3.2L Air Fryer ($69*)

• LED control panel with 7 pre-set functions
• Adjustable temperature up to 200°C
• 30-minutes automatic shut-off
• Overheat protection

Breville

Perhaps most well-known for its coffee machines, Breville is a leading manufacturer of kitchen products. Founded in Sydney in 1932, Breville has become an iconic global brand, delivering kitchen products to over 70 countries.

Its range of air fryers is limited, with just one out-and-out air fryer, plus a handful of countertop toaster ovens (which can act as air fryers).

In this year’s award survey, Breville scores 4 Stars in all categories bar one, a 3-Star rating for Ease of Use.

Breville Air Fryer Chef ($249.95*)

• 11 cooking presets, including dehydrate
• Extra large 5L/3kg cooking basket
• Variable temperature control up to 200°C
• Easy-to-use touch-screen display

Kambrook

Kambrook’s range of kitchen appliances includes slow cookers, frypans, rice cookers, food processors, blenders, mixers, toasters, kettles and air fryers.

In this year’s award survey, Kambrook scores 3 Stars for Ease of Use and Design, and 4 Stars in all other categories.

Kambrook has a few models of air fryers, but currently offers just the one air fryer in New Zealand, as shown below.

Air Chef Air Frying Oven ($124.10*)

• Non-stick 2.5L capacity basket
• Variable temperature control up to 200°C
• 30-minute auto-off timer

Sunbeam

Sunbeam has been a trusted name for over 100 years, and is well-known for quality homewares and appliances. Sunbeam’s range of air fryers includes smaller models, up to larger, countertop-style ovens. This makes Sunbeam a great choice for customers who want larger air fryers with more versatility, or sleek and stylish design.

Sunbeam’s Halo+ air fryer, in particular, sports a unique, slanted design with a rotating bowl. This means food is gently tumbled during cooking, to ensure even browning.

In this year’s award survey, Sunbeam earns 3 Stars for Value for Money and 4 Stars in all other categories measured.

Its product range includes:

• Sunbeam DuraCeramic Copper Infused Airfryer ($349.99*)
• DiamondForce 3-In-1 Digital 5L Air Fryer ($399.99*)
• Halo+ Duraceramic Air Fryer ($449.99*)
• 4-in-1 Airfryer & Oven ($499.99*)

Sunbeam Halo+ Duraceramic Air Fryer ($449.99*)

• 1.25kg capacity
• Bake, sauté, grill, and roast
• Adjustable tilted design with rotating bowl ensures even cook
• DuraCeramic coating cooks food faster and is x4 more durable than non-stick coatings