Best air fryers under $100

Top pick: Instant Pot Vortex Plus 6-Quart ClearCook. It's the one I'd buy for most kitchens: a big 6-quart basket that fits a family's worth of fries or wings, a clear window so you can watch food crisp without opening it, and touch controls that are easy to live with. It's the most capable machine here and still sits inside your cap.

Who the others suit:

• Bella PRO SmartCrisp 8-qt — the pick for big households or batch cooking; the largest basket here and a touchscreen, at a bargain price.
• Dash Tasti-Crisp 8QT Max Pro — same idea, ceramic nonstick coating, if you'd rather avoid standard coatings.
• Beautiful 6 Qt TurboCrisp — a good-looking 6-quart for a couple or small family who want a mid-size basket.
• Dash Tasti-Crisp 2.6QT / Chefman 2 Qt — best for one or two people, small counters and quick snacks; tiny footprint, tiny batches.
• AQUGOKS 7.5 QT — a cheap way into a large basket, but a lesser-known brand with few reviews.

Skip the 2-quart minis if you cook for more than two — they fill up fast.