Air Fryers
Ninja AF101 Air Fryer
$89.99 $99.99
The best all-around air fryer under $100 — even crisping, dishwasher-safe parts, dead simple.
Air Fryers
Chefman TurboFry 3.6 Qt Air Fryer
$49.99 $59.99
The Chefman TurboFry is a compact, dial-controlled air fryer built for small households or anyone testing the waters before spending more. A flat-basket design fits about 40% more food than a round basket of the same footprint, and both the basket and crisper tray are dishwasher-safe. Analog dual-dial controls (temperature and 60-minute timer) keep it simple — there's no touchscreen or presets to learn.
Best for: Small households · First-time buyers · Tight budgets · Small kitchens
How it scores
Ease of use5/5
Performance3/5
Durability3/5
Easy to clean5/5
Value for money5/5
Pros & cons
- Lowest price in the category
- Compact footprint
- Simple dial controls
- Dishwasher-safe basket
- Smaller 3.6-quart capacity
- No presets or digital display
- Basket not ideal for larger cuts
In depth
The Chefman TurboFry 3.6 Qt Air Fryer is built for repeat use rather than occasional use: it runs at 1200W, a 3.6 qt capacity, serving about 1–2, and ease of use lands at 5/5. Lowest price in the category is what most reviewers single out. On cleanup, dishwasher-safe parts keep cleanup mostly hands-off.
Small households, First-time buyers, Tight budgets get the most out of the Chefman TurboFry 3.6 Qt Air Fryer. If smaller 3.6-quart capacity is a dealbreaker for you (or no presets or digital display is), it's worth comparing against the related picks below before buying.
Compared to the Ninja AF101 Air Fryer, the Chefman TurboFry 3.6 Qt Air Fryer runs about $40 less than it and matches it on value for money (5/5). If even cooking matters more to you than lowest price in the category, the Ninja AF101 Air Fryer is the one to check next.
Where it sits in Air Fryers
At $49.99, the Chefman TurboFry 3.6 Qt Air Fryer is the cheapest of the 5 air fryers we list — 44% below the $89.99 median for the category. The next step up we list is the Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer (4 qt), $30 more.
| Product | Price | Rating | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chefman TurboFry 3.6 Qt Air Fryer (this page) | $49.99 | 4.3★ | 3.6 qt |
| Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer (4 qt) | $79.99 | 4.6★ | 4 qt |
| Ninja AF101 Air Fryer | $89.99 | 4.7★ | 4 qt |
Prices are from our last catalog check and move around on Amazon; ranking is across the 5 air fryers in the Kantan Prep catalog, not the whole market.
Full specifications
| Capacity | 3.6 qt |
|---|---|
| Serves | 1–2 |
| Material | Plastic / non-stick basket |
| Wattage | 1200 |
| Voltage | 120 |
| Dimensions (in) | 12.2 x 11 x 11.4 |
| Weight (lbs) | 8.4 |
| Color | Matte Black |
| Controls | analog |
| Presets | 0 |
| Temp range (°F) | 200–400 |
| Timer | 60 min |
| Functions | Air fry |
| Dishwasher safe | Yes |
| BPA-free | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Noise | Low |
| Power | Corded electric |
| Footprint | Small |
Common questions
How much does the Chefman TurboFry 3.6 Qt Air Fryer cost?
As of our last check it was priced around $49.99 (down from $59.99) on Amazon. That makes it the cheapest of the 5 air fryers in our catalog, 44% below the $89.99 category median. Amazon prices change often, so confirm the current price before buying.
Who is the Chefman TurboFry 3.6 Qt Air Fryer best for?
Best for: Small households, First-time buyers, Tight budgets, Small kitchens.
Is the Chefman TurboFry 3.6 Qt Air Fryer worth the price?
It sits 44% below the $89.99 median for the 5 air fryers we list. At a 5/5 value-for-money score in our comparison, it's one of the stronger picks in its price range — the main tradeoff to weigh is smaller 3.6-quart capacity.
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