If your oven already handles your usual meals with ease, keep using it rather than adding an appliance for occasional use. A single basket suits cooking one dish at a time, while two zones can be useful if you regularly cook a main and a side separately. UFC-Que Choisir recommends comparing the usable capacity, overall size, noise and cleaning requirements before choosing.
You often cook just one modest-sized dish and want to know whether a single basket will be more convenient than your oven. UFC-Que Choisir highlights the importance of checking how much you can actually cook, rather than relying on the stated capacity alone.
You regularly cook a main and a side using different settings and want to serve them together. Compare the capacity of each zone: the total volume does not necessarily mean you have one large cooking compartment. UFC-Que Choisir also looks at features specific to appliances with two drawers.
You already have an oven or a deep fat fryer and need to decide whether another appliance is worth the space, noise and cleaning. UFC-Que Choisir notes that an air fryer and an oven can serve overlapping purposes, and advises taking noise into account.
Start with the meals and quantities you actually prepare, then check whether your chosen format offers something different from the appliances you already own.
| What matters | What to check | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| A small batch without needing another round | The basket’s shape and surface area; how much food fits without being piled up. | If I often cook a small amount, I want it to fit without having to cook multiple batches. Around 33% of consumers prioritise this everyday use. |
| Cooking two parts of a meal | The capacity of each zone; synchronisation and, if needed, the removable divider. | When I cook a main and a side with different settings, I check that they can cook separately and be served together. Around 27% of consumers prioritise this dual cooking feature. |
| Avoiding unnecessary appliances | The meals your current oven or deep fat fryer already handles; how often you cook separate small dishes. | If my current appliances already meet my everyday needs, I’d rather avoid buying something that duplicates them. Around 20% of consumers make this their priority. |
| Space, noise and cleaning | The required dimensions and clearances; noise measurements and dishwasher-safe parts for the model you’re considering. | In a small or open-plan kitchen, I want to know where to put the appliance and how many parts I’ll need to clean after use. Around 20% of consumers put these practical considerations first. |
The basket’s shape and how the capacity is split between drawers determine what really fits. Overfilling a drawer can also make cooking less even.
Check the usable surface area, the capacity of each compartment and whether a removable divider is actually included if you need one.
A basket that’s too small may mean cooking extra batches; an oversized model could take up valuable worktop space.
Air frying is not the same as deep frying. UFC-Que Choisir reports that results can vary when cooking chips, depending on the appliance and cooking conditions.
Decide what results you’re looking for and read tests using foods and quantities similar to your own. Don’t assume you’ll get exactly the same texture.
An appliance you use frequently will stay on your worktop and add more parts to clean. UFC-Que Choisir measures noise close to the appliances and finds differences between models.
Measure the space, check the clearance instructions and consult the manual to see which parts are dishwasher-safe.
The appliance will take up space long-term and add another cleaning job after meals.
The models mentioned include the single-basket Easy Fry Essential EZ130810, the dual-drawer Easy Fry Dual Essential EZ901820 and the adjustable-basket Dual Easy Fry Flex EZ9228F0.
The Series 3000 NA352/04 is an example of a dual-basket model with differently sized compartments. It’s worth considering if your main and side don’t need the same amount of space.
The 5.7 L Vortex Slim is an example of an elongated single-basket model for kitchens where worktop width is a consideration.
The DualZone range is worth comparing if you want two independent cooking zones. Whether it’s right for you depends on your meals and kitchen.
This selection includes single-basket models for smaller or larger portions, as well as formats with an adjustable compartment or dual zones.
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Its single basket is described as suitable for one or two people, making it worth comparing if you cook one dish at a time.
Stated capacity: 4.7 L. The product description lists a dishwasher-safe basket and Air Fry, Reheat and Dehydrate functions.
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Its adjustable compartment makes it possible to compare a dual-zone format with one large single compartment.
Stated capacity: 10 L as a single compartment or two 5 L zones. The product description lists four heating elements and a temperature range of 35 to 240 °C. Stated dimensions: 33.8 × 51.8 × 31.3 cm.
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Described as suitable for one or two people, this model may be worth considering for smaller portions. Check how much food fits in the basket.
Stated capacity: 2 L. The product description lists a basket and removable parts that are dishwasher-safe.
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The stated capacity and serving size make this model worth comparing if you cook several portions at once.
Stated capacity: 7.6 L, for up to eight portions according to the product description. Listed functions include Air Fry, Roast, Grill, Bake and Dehydrate; the baskets and trays are described as dishwasher-safe.
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Two independently controlled zones are worth considering if you regularly cook two dishes at the same time.
Stated total capacity: 10.4 L, split into two 5.2 L zones. The product description lists independent settings, synchronised finish times and dishwasher-safe baskets.
Start with the foods and number of portions you usually prepare, then check the basket’s shape and how much space is available without overfilling it. For an appliance with two drawers, look at the capacity of each zone separately: the total does not give you one large cooking compartment. Compare any stated serving sizes with the way you actually cook.
Moulinex recommends placing the appliance on a flat, stable, heat-resistant surface and following the manual’s instructions on allowing air to circulate. Let it cool before cleaning. Wash removable parts by hand or in the dishwasher only if the instructions for those parts say they are dishwasher-safe.
No. When a private individual buys from a professional seller, the statutory guarantee of conformity is mandatory; a commercial guarantee or extension is optional and comes in addition to it. France’s Ministry of the Economy explains that a commercial guarantee does not take away the consumer’s right to benefit from the statutory guarantee. Check the terms of the contract on offer and keep your proof of purchase.
For appliances covered by the European Low Voltage Directive, including those designed to operate between 50 and 1,000 V AC, the applicable requirements must be met and the CE marking applied. The DGCCRF notes that this marking represents the manufacturer’s commitment; it is not an independent certification. Also check the safety information and the exact model reference.