For frequent small portions, it’s worth comparing a drawer-style air fryer with your oven. For baking tins, trays or cooking on several levels, consider a hybrid model or mini oven, checking the usable dimensions first. If your current oven already meets these needs, an additional appliance isn’t automatically worthwhile: the energy-use tests published by Que Choisir Ensemble in 2024 covered specific appliances and recipes, so they don’t establish a general advantage.
You often cook one or two portions and want to know whether a compact basket would suit you better than the oven you already have. Que Choisir Ensemble’s tests and Philips France’s product information offer useful guidance on portions and stated capacities.
You use baking tins or trays, or want to cook on several levels. In that case, the shape of the cooking cavity and the accessories matter just as much as the stated capacity. Philips Assistance, Severin France and Moulinex France publish useful information about these dimensions and features.
You’re short on space or want to avoid buying something that duplicates your oven’s functions; cleaning and noise may also influence your decision. Que Choisir Ensemble’s buying guide covers these points, and its article on newer models mentions designs similar to mini ovens.
Start with the foods and quantities you actually prepare, then check whether the appliance suits your dishes and the space you have available.
| Feature | What to check | Who it matters most to |
|---|---|---|
| Frequent small-batch cooking | Recommended quantities for each food and measured energy use for comparable recipes. | If I often prepare one or two portions, I want to avoid heating a large oven for a small meal. Around 33% of consumers prioritise small-batch cooking. |
| Dishes and usable capacity | Internal dimensions, the size of baking tins or trays, and the accessories included. | When my recipes call for a tin or tray, I first check the usable dimensions. Around 27% of consumers prioritise making sure their dishes will fit. |
| Space and noise | External dimensions and noise measurements for the specific model, if this is a key consideration. | If my worktop is already crowded or my kitchen is open-plan, size and noise will influence my choice. Around 20% of consumers prioritise space and a quieter kitchen. |
| Cleaning and avoiding duplication | Removable parts, cleaning instructions and any cooking needs your current oven doesn’t meet. | I’d rather avoid an extra appliance if my oven already meets my needs and cleaning would make it less convenient to use. Around 20% of consumers prioritise easy cleaning and avoiding duplication. |
The right quantity depends on the food, and a tin placed in a basket needs space around it so air can circulate, Philips Assistance explains.
Measure your dishes and check the recommended quantities for the foods you prepare against the exact model reference.
If a dish doesn’t fit in the basket, you may have to cook in batches.
Test results depend on the appliances, foods and quantities being compared; the same difference isn’t guaranteed for other types of cooking.
Only compare tests that use similar recipes and quantities, then consider how often you’ll use the appliance.
An air fryer and an oven can have overlapping functions, while a countertop appliance takes up space and needs extra cleaning.
Before choosing an additional appliance, identify the cooking tasks your current equipment doesn’t handle.
Remember to allow space to store the appliance and clean its parts after use.
The brand offers drawer-style air fryers, from the 4.2 l NA120/00 to models with multiple baskets. The right choice depends in part on the portions you usually cook.
Moulinex offers the Easy Fry Deluxe EZ401D10 drawer-style air fryer and the Optimo OX444810 mini oven, two designs intended for different uses.
The TO 9579 combines an air-frying basket with oven accessories, while the TO 2068 is a fan-assisted mini oven.
Que Choisir Ensemble lists the Crispi FN101 among air fryer designs that are similar to mini ovens.
The products below include basket-style air fryers, including a dual-basket model, as well as an air fryer with a mini-oven design. Compare them based on the portions and dishes you actually prepare.
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Worth considering if you’d like to divide your cooking between containers of different sizes.
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Consider this if you’d like to choose between one large basket and two cooking zones.
Capacity stated in the product name: 10 L.
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Worth considering if you’re looking for an air fryer with a 2 L capacity stated in its title.
Stated capacity: 2 L; stated power: 1150 W.
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Consider this if you’d like to prepare two parts of a meal in an appliance with dual baskets.
Capacity stated in the product name: 9 L.
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Worth considering if you’re looking for a mini-oven-style design for dishes that are larger than a conventional basket can hold.
The product title states a capacity of 30 L, 21 programmes, a power rating of 1800 W and a design said to fit a 13-inch pizza.
First, check the food, quantity and space it needs around it. Philips Assistance says the maximum quantity depends on the food and model. A baking tin must fit in the basket with space around the sides for air to circulate.
For its appliances, Philips Assistance recommends letting the air fryer cool for around 30 minutes and using a non-abrasive sponge to clean the pan and basket. Unplug the appliance before cleaning the inside or the heating element, and check the instructions for your model to find out which parts are dishwasher-safe.
No. In France, the statutory guarantee of conformity applies, among other things, to goods sold by a business to an individual. For a new product, consumers are covered for two years and don’t have to prove that the fault existed on the date of sale. The French Ministry of the Economy explains that any commercial warranty is in addition to statutory guarantees, not a replacement for them.
According to the DGCCRF, the CE marking shows that the manufacturer declares the product complies with the relevant European requirements; it isn’t an independent certification mark. The logo alone doesn’t indicate that the product has passed a comparative test.
When you buy a new appliance, the retailer must take back an equivalent used appliance free of charge under the ‘one-for-one’ scheme, the DGCCRF explains. Check the arrangements available for your purchase or delivery.