## Which air fryer format should you choose?
Side-by-side dual drawers are easy to understand and work well when both parts of a meal need similar amounts of space. Stacked drawers preserve capacity while reducing width, but the appliance is taller and access to the lower drawer is less convenient. Unequal baskets can be more practical when a main dish routinely needs more room than a side.
## Capacity is only useful when the basket shape works
Headline litre figures can exaggerate the amount of food that cooks well in a single layer. A wide basket can be better for chops, fish fillets and vegetables, while a deeper basket may suit chips or smaller pieces that can be shaken. Consider the food you cook most often rather than comparing litres alone.
## Measure the complete space
Check the appliance width and depth, the room needed to pull out each drawer and the clearance required around vents. Tall stacked models may conflict with low wall cupboards, while wide twin-drawer machines can dominate a smaller worktop.
## What to consider before buying
- Measure width, depth and cupboard clearance before buying.
- Think about usable basket shape, not only total litres.
- Choose synchronised finishing if complete meals are the priority.
- Check whether removable parts fit comfortably in your sink or dishwasher.
- Allow space around the vents and avoid placing the appliance directly beneath heat-sensitive cupboards.
Ninja Foodi MAX Dual Air Fryer
Best for: Families cooking two substantial foods at once
Large equal-size drawers, useful Sync and Match controls and broad cooking flexibility make it the safest general recommendation.
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