The Fritaire Self-Cleaning Air Fryer is on a mission to become one of best non-toxic air fryers on the market – and it has generated a real buzz. Compared to bog-standard air fryer designs, the Fritaire certainly stuns. I loved its retro charm and glass bowl, which allows you to watch your food crisp as it cooks.
The promise of a 'self-cleaning function' also intrigued me. I love the ease and health benefits of air-frying, but I do think cleaning after every use can be irritating. I was eager to see if Fritaire could offer a solution.
I put the Fritaire Self-Cleaning Air Fryer through its paces, testing a variety of dishes like French fries, chicken, and roasted vegetables – as well as the cleaning features, durability and value for money. The results? Fritaire's fryer is undeniably cute, but its performance left me hungry, frustrated, and stacked with washing up. Fritaire Self-Cleaning Air Fryer: First Impressions The Fritaire Self-Cleaning Air Fryer has bags of nostalgic charm.
It's available in retro orange and blue, as well as classic black or white. A friend saw it in my kitchen and immediately had compliments to pay. The standout feature is the glass bowl, which allows you to watch your food cook and crisp up (more on this below, it's a truly amazing experience).
It's also very lightweight, easy to move around the countertop, and a good size for storing in the cupboard. However, the plastic materials were flimsier than expected for such a high price tag. The box als.