Best Air Fryer Under £50 UK
You don't need to spend a fortune to get crispy chips and golden chicken at home. The best budget air fryers under £50 in the UK deliver surprisingly good results for small households and students. We've compared capacity, wattage and ease of cleaning across the most popular models on Amazon UK.
What to Look For
- 1At this price, expect 2–4L capacity — ideal for 1-2 people but tight for a full family meal.
- 2Look for at least 1200W power for proper crisping — anything less struggles with frozen chips.
- 3Manual dial controls are standard under £50; digital displays appear closer to the £50 mark from brands like Cosori.
- 4Check basket shape — square baskets fit more food than round ones at the same listed capacity.
- 5Dishwasher-safe baskets save real time; some budget models still require hand washing.
Our Top Picks
Tower T17023 Vortx 2L Compact Air Fryer
Pros
- Very compact footprint suits small kitchens
- 30-minute timer with auto shut-off
- 1000W with good heat circulation for its size
- Removable non-stick basket is easy to clean
Cons
- 2L capacity only suits 1 person realistically
- Manual dial controls with no digital display
Best overall under £50 — compact, reliable and consistently one of the top sellers on Amazon UK.
Cosori Lite 3.8L Air Fryer
Pros
- 3.8L square basket fits more than most sub-£50 rivals
- Digital touchscreen with 7 presets
- Shake reminder function for even cooking
- Dishwasher-safe basket
Cons
- Often hovers right at the £50 boundary
- Fan can be audible in open-plan kitchens
Best value at the £50 mark — digital touchscreen and a usable 3.8L capacity rare at this price.
Tower T17025 Vortx 4L Air Fryer
Pros
- 4L capacity is generous for this price bracket
- Adjustable temperature up to 200°C
- 30-minute timer with auto shut-off
- Lightweight at under 4 kg
Cons
- Manual controls only — no digital presets
- Round basket wastes some internal space
Largest capacity under £50 — handles meals for two comfortably with the Tower Vortx airflow system.
Pro Breeze 4.2L Air Fryer
Pros
- 4.2L capacity at a budget price
- 60-minute timer suits longer cooks like whole chicken pieces
- Non-stick coating cleans easily
- Compact enough for most UK kitchen worktops
Cons
- Brand less well-known than Tower or Cosori
- Basket handle can feel flimsy
Solid mid-range budget option with a slightly larger basket and simple operation.
Salter EK2817 Compact 2L Air Fryer
Pros
- Often priced well under £30
- Salter is a recognised and trusted UK brand
- Very lightweight and easy to store
- Simple to use with basic dial controls
Cons
- 2L is genuinely small — one portion at a time
- Lower wattage means slower crisping than rivals
Ultra-affordable entry point from a trusted UK kitchenware brand — ideal for trying air frying without commitment.
Editor's Note
Tower and Cosori dominate the sub-£50 bracket on Amazon UK, with Tower often discounted during Prime Day and Black Friday. If you're buying for a university kitchen, prioritise compact footprint over stated litre capacity — worktop space in UK rental kitchens is notoriously tight.