Tower T17021 Manual Air Fryer Oven with Rapid Air Circulation comes with 60-minute timer and temperature (80-200°C) with simple dial controls to get optimal results every time.

Also, as one of the more inexpensive air fryers on the market today, it won’t break the bank to buy one. So why do we suggest that is one of the best air fryers you can buy today? Our review below will explain why. Meals cooks 30 percent faster with 99 percent less oil while maintaining the same fantastic taste — you only lose the fat, not the flavor.

Setting Up

As with all other types of air fryer UK you can buy today this one doesn’t require very much to get it set up. As you’ll find, it can be used as soon as it has been taken out of the box. But we would suggest before using it for the first time you give it a quick clean.

Capacity

In comparison to some other models that are about the same price, this one is much bigger. It is able to hold up to 4.3 liters of food. This is perfect for a family as the basket inside can hold up to several portions of chips, frozen fish, nuggets, or vegetables.

Display

This particular model of air fryer doesn’t have a digital display, but it is controlled manually using the two dials on it. One of these allows you to set the temperature at which the food is allowed to cook. The other is the one that sets the time.

Design

This Tower air fryer is quite large compared to some other models so you may find that you don’t have space to store it in a cupboard unless you have a pantry. But it is very versatile and can be used for cooking different foods, not just for frying. It does come with recesses in the base that does allow you to move it around easily. Also, you’ll notice the basket release button has a cover, which prevents it from being pressed accidentally. Also on the front of there are both cooking times and temperatures.

Preset Menu

As this isn’t a digital model it doesn’t come with a pre-set menu program. But it does tell you the temperature and times that foods will cook in it.

Functions

This is a very versatile appliance as it isn’t only capable of frying foods, you can also use it to bake, grill, and roast food in it as well. So ensuring that when it comes to providing your family with more healthy tasty meals, you can do so in much shorter spaces of time.

Even Cooking

The special VORTX rapid air circulation system does help to ensure that any food place in it cooks evenly. But you may find that when it comes to cooking things like chips, you’ll have to occasionally give the basket a quick shake. Also, you may want to limit how much food you place in the basket to ensure that the heat generated inside is able to circulate around it all.

Keep Warm

Like so many other models you’ll find that this air fryer UK doesn’t come with a way to keep food warm after the cooking time has elapsed. Keeping the lid closed of course will retain some heat, but can also cause a buildup of condensation inside.

Automatic Shutoff

This comes with an automatic shutoff feature like so many other models do. So if you want you don’t need to keep monitoring it, you can do other things if you like. Plus, if you put it on a timer as soon as it has run down you’ll be alerted to this by an audible alarm.

Ease Of Cleaning

This isn’t as easy to clean as some other models you can buy as unfortunately the parts that can be removed aren’t dishwasher safe.

Temperature And Time Range

It comes with two dials that allow you to adjust both the time and the temperature. This will help to ensure that the food you are cooking comes out tasting wonderful. Also, as it comes with the automatic shutoff feature it means the risk of food overcooking or getting burnt is reduced. You can vary the temperature at which food cooks in this air fryer for families between 80° and 200°C (176° and 392°F).

Power Capacity

This is one of the more powerful air fryers that you can buy today as it comes with 1500 watts of power. Not only does it help with cooking food quickly but also helps to ensure that it is cooked thoroughly.

Recipe Book

Along with a list of cooking times and temperatures on the Tower Airfryer itself, it also comes with a recipe book that is part of the manual. So you can start to experiment with several low fat cooking methods.

What You Can Cook In It

As well as being great for frying food in, this air fryer allows you to grill, bake, and roast ingredients in it as well. So again the option is there to try out some fat free cooking recipes if you like.  This is why we’ve included it in our selection of the best air fryer UK 2021.