Versatile air fryer/oven style recommendations 2021 (under $120).

Looking for a oven style/shape air fryer with multi function cooking settings. I've never used a air fryer before.
Any feedback, recommendations, pros & cons would be great & helpful for others as well.
Mainly looking to do the following for 1 person cooking, mostly prepacked/frozen food, for now.

  • Cook/Air fry (chips/frozen roast vegs). Prefer a rotating/rotary cage for the best all around/even air frying.
  • Bake/Roast (frozen & homemade pizza/desserts/pies/sausage rolls/hash browns/kievs, etc).
  • Grill (naan bread/toast/meat/cheese toasties/garlic bread, etc).
  • Steam (peas/corn) & Defrost ability would be a big bonus. And also not too much of a hassle to clean would be good.

Something like the Kogan 12L 1800W Digital air fryer oven for $99.99 (https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/kogan-12l-1800w-digital-air-fry…).
But the unique Kogan 12L Rotary Air fryer (https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/kogan-12l-rotary-air-fryer) for $69 with it's similar versatility seems good too.

Size wise & capacity not too big, maybe around 8-12L as a guess?, or should I go with something smaller?
I don't have a microwave (yet), but have access to one, living in a small accommodation room, so something compact and as versatile as possible.

So what brands & models would you recommend for around $80 - $120?, with shipping or eBay +/Kogan 1st or VIC pick up.
Looking on here most brands/options that come up the most are;

Looking for something real soon, any deals that I have missed?, apart from the Kogan & Aldi.
I have a $50 Westfield, $30 Kmart & $50 eBay gift vouchers that could come in handy, as well as Cash Rewards, Shopback & Costco.

Sorry for the long post. Thanks in advance.

Comments

  • +2

    I have the Kmart 3 in 1 that we are very happy with.

    The chip tumbler is great same with the tiered shelfs over the Aldi style the we used to have.

    The rotisserie only fit a small roast not big enough for our family but would be fine for a couple.

    The inside is starting to get some surface rust from salt used for crackling that could have been prevented if cleaned properly after use.

  • +1

    Have a look @ $139
    https://www.rivers.com.au/Product/Detail?CategoryId=75930&Pr…
    Includes: 1 x air fryer; 1 x basket, 1 x rotisserie kit, 1 x rotisserie remover, 1 x drip tray

    or FAFDM
    $174
    https://www.billyguyatts.com.au/sunbeam-multi-function-oven-…
    https://www.stancash.com.au/sunbeam-multi-function-oven-air-…

    • Thanks, River's selling air fryers, odd.

      The Sunbeam option is out of my price range sadly.

  • +1

    Try Healthy Choice . It has revolving tank and that comes very handy. It cost under $100

    https://www.catch.com.au/product/healthy-choice-12l-digital-…

    • Does the tank work well for turning chips or do you have to take it out and give it a shake mid cook? lol. Are we still doing phrasing?

  • +1

    THE TANK keep rotating all the way…same with chicken, it keeps rotating….The best feature. The food is cooked perfectly from all sides

  • The current gift cards deal from CR could be handy, for eBay, HN, Kogan (https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/622124).
    Love to hear more options, good and bad. I've never used a air fryer before.
    Anyone that have used a few brands/models and can compare?

  • Just an update.
    Thanks for the comments.

    I ended up getting the Kogan 12L 1800W Digital Air Fryer Oven, due it being $29 cheaper and free shipping (used Kogan 1st trial).
    It came down this or K-mart model.

    What do people use as a heat resistant mat underneath?, as the manual states using one on countertops, that's not expensive (under $15).
    Size wise around 30cm W/D.

    I've looked on eBay and see some silicone options around $13 price mark.
    In a rush to get one, so I can start using it.

    • use a piece or two of wood?
      .

  • I only have 1 small area to put this on, table top is 42x42cm.
    I live in a small accommodation room.

    I've looked in K-Mart, Target & Big W, no luck for the size I need (27x23cm), apart from wood chopping boards.
    Also checked out a few cheap dollar shops, no luck yet, still looking. Might give Bunnings a go.

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