Ninja has surged ahead in the kitchen gadget race, but you don’t always have to shell out top dollar for quality options. If an air fryer is on your shopping list, whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned pro, Tower is another brand worth considering.
Currently, you can snag a Tower Vortx 9L Dual Basket Air Fryer for just £78 on Amazon, down from its original price of £139.99 (price accurate at time of writing). There are also 8.5L models available, although they’re pricier than the 9L while it’s on sale.
With two separate 4.5L baskets that can function independently, this air fryer offers tremendous versatility and enough space to cook up to eight servings at once. If you want both baskets to cook in the same way, it’s a breeze with the Match Cook button.
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It comes with 10 presets covering everything from roasting chicken to grilling steaks and baking pies, with one-touch operation making it as simple as possible to achieve fantastic results.
Air fryers are taking kitchens by storm thanks to their economical cooking and time-saving prowess. The standout Tower Vortx operates at a mere 2600 watts, costing approximately just 64p for an hour’s use – considerably less than a conventional oven which guzzles between 49p to 98p an hour due to its 2000-4000 watt range consumption, reports the Express.
It’s not only about cost savings – this air fryer stands the test of customer satisfaction with a robust three-year guarantee, bolstering buyer confidence in what appears to be a wise investment.
Amazon customers have spoken, awarding the air fryer a stellar 4.6 out of 5 stars from almost 8,500 ratings. A chuffed user proclaimed: “A really great product, easy to use and cooks quickly and efficiently,” also commending its aesthetics: “Great design. Looks great on my worktop. Great value.”
Another rating compared the Tower air fryer to its rival. “Was looking at buying another Ninja after ours failed, however I took a risk and ordered this as it was a lot cheaper, so far it’s been great. It’s the same size as our old one so can use all the accessories we bought and the timings for cooking are the same, would recommend if you want an alternative to the expensive brands
Another content owner said: “This is one of the best pieces of kit we have in the house,” explaining how it resolved the dilemma of choosing between an air fryer or oven: “We initially had a single drawer Tower air fryer but often found we had to make the decision what would be going in the air fryer and what would be going in the oven. With this we don’t have to worry.”
A further review echoed its straightforward maintenance and versatility, summarising: “Easy to use and clean. Since we’ve bought it we cook almost everything in this air fryer. You don’t have to spend a lot of money just to buy the brand. This air fryer is a good value for money and a good purchase. I would recommend this product.”
Some users have noted a few drawbacks. As one customer noted: “The main downside is that the display panel is not particularly clear, especially on a sunny day. The instruction booklet isn’t the best either, so it’s taken some time to learn my way around it.”
Another critique stated: “Minimalistic use instruction. Indicators very small.”
Alternatively, consider the Ninja Foodi Max 9-in-1 Multi-Cooker, a pressure cooker and air fryer now £199, or this Tefal model available at Currys, reduced to £99.99 from £169.99.
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