Quick Summary
The Dualit Air Fryer is a practical 5.5L family air fryer for quicker, easier meals with 7 preset cooking programmes and dishwasher safe cleaning.
What This Product Is Used For
The Dualit Air Fryer is used for cooking everyday meals with hot air instead of traditional deep fat frying. The 5.5L capacity is designed for family cooking, with a family meal for four possible at the touch of a button. It can fry, bake, roast, dehydrate, grill and reheat, giving it more flexibility than a standard single purpose fryer. Compared with a domestic fan oven, it is designed to prepare easy family meals faster while using less energy. Users choose it over simpler options because it combines presets, manual control and easy cleaning in one compact appliance.
Who This Product Is Best Suited To
This is best suited to users who want quick weekday meals, simple controls and the flexibility to cook different foods without relying on a full oven every time. It suits anyone who prefers one touch presets for common foods but still wants manual mode when they need more control over cooking time and temperature.
Key Benefits at a Glance
• 5.5L capacity helps make family meals easier
• 7 preset programmes keep everyday cooking simple
• Manual mode gives reliable control when presets are not needed
• VortecS cooking circulates hot air for zero oil cooking
• Uses 99% less oil from cooking versus a deep fat fryer
• Dishwasher safe tray and crisper plate make cleaning quick
• Small footprint helps save kitchen space
• Designed to cook 51% faster versus a domestic fan oven
Pros and Cons
Pros
• Makes everyday family cooking feel quicker and simpler
• Presets help reduce guesswork for common foods
• Dishwasher safe parts make clean up less of a chore
Cons
• 5.5L capacity may not suit very large batch cooking
• Air frying is not the same as traditional deep fat frying if you specifically want oil fried results
Real World Performance and Day to Day Use
In daily use, the Dualit Air Fryer is built around convenience. The 5.5L capacity gives you space for family meals, while the 7 one touch presets cover French Fries, Vegetables, Meat on the bone, Frozen Finger Food, Fillet of meat, Bakery and Fish. For buyers worried about complicated cooking, the presets and manual mode help make it feel more straightforward. For those concerned about cleaning, the non stick coated crisper tray and plate are dishwasher safe. For energy and time concerns, the supplied comparison states 58% more energy saving and approximately £100 a year versus a domestic fan oven, with meals prepared 51% faster.
Choose this if you want an easy family air fryer with presets, manual control and dishwasher safe parts.
Skip this if you need a much larger cooking appliance for bigger groups or you specifically want deep fat fryer style cooking.
Why We Like This Product
The YPC Team likes this because it combines a useful 5.5L capacity with clear preset cooking options, helping buyers avoid the mistake of choosing an air fryer that feels too limited for everyday meals and reducing the regret of buying something that is awkward to clean.
Comparisons With Similar Systems
Compared with domestic fan oven
Better when you want quicker cooking, lower energy use and a smaller appliance for everyday family meals
Alternative better when you need a full oven space for larger trays or multiple dishes
Compared with deep fat fryer
Better when you want healthier cooking with 99% less oil from cooking
Alternative better when you specifically want traditional oil fried results
Compared with basic manual air fryer
Better when you want 7 preset programmes plus manual mode for more flexible cooking
Alternative better when you only need the simplest possible controls
Alternatives Worth Considering
Manual air fryer
Dual drawer air fryer
Air fryer oven
Domestic fan oven
Deep fat fryer
Tips for Getting the Best Performance
Use the preset programmes for the foods listed by Dualit when you want the simplest cooking experience.
Use manual mode when you want to adjust the temperature or time yourself.
Use the crisper tray and plate to help maximise the amount of food you can cook.
Clean the dishwasher safe tray and crisper plate after use to keep the appliance easier to maintain.
Choose the right programme for foods such as French Fries, Vegetables, Fish or Frozen Finger Food rather than guessing each time.
Full Technical Specification
Brand
Dualit
Product Type
Air fryer
Capacity
5.5L
Cooking Preset Programmes
7
Preset Programme Options
French Fries, Vegetables, Meat on the bone, Frozen Finger Food, Fillet of meat, Bakery and Fish
Manual Mode
Included
Cooking Functions
Fry, bake, roast, dehydrate, grill and reheat
Temperature Control
Adjustable
Time Control
Adjustable
Cooking Technology
VortecS hot air circulation
Oil Use Claim
99% less oil from cooking versus a deep fat fryer
Energy Saving Claim
58% more energy and approximately £100 a year versus domestic fan oven
Speed Claim
51% faster versus domestic fan oven and as quick as 15 minutes
Tray and Crisper Plate
Non stick coated and dishwasher safe
Footprint
Small footprint
Family Meal Use
A family meal for four can be done at the touch of a button
Buyer’s Guide
Buy this if you want easier family meals with quicker cooking, simple presets and dishwasher safe cleaning
Do not buy this if you need a larger appliance for bigger batches or want stronger deep fat fryer style results
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Dualit Air Fryer used for?
The Dualit Air Fryer is used for frying, baking, roasting, dehydrating, grilling and reheating food with hot air circulation.
How large is the Dualit Air Fryer?
The Dualit Air Fryer has a 5.5L capacity, which is described as suitable for making a family meal for four.
How many preset programmes does the Dualit Air Fryer have?
The Dualit Air Fryer has 7 one touch preset programmes.
Which preset programmes are included?
The preset programmes include French Fries, Vegetables, Meat on the bone, Frozen Finger Food, Fillet of meat, Bakery and Fish.
Does the Dualit Air Fryer have manual controls?
The air fryer includes Manual Mode, so you can choose settings yourself rather than relying only on presets.
Is the tray dishwasher safe?
The non stick coated crisper tray and plate are dishwasher safe for easier cleaning.
Does the Dualit Air Fryer use oil?
The Dualit Air Fryer uses VortecS cooking to circulate hot air and requires zero oil for cooking according to the supplied details.
How does it compare with a domestic fan oven?
The Dualit Air Fryer is supplied with a comparison stating 58% more energy saving and 51% faster cooking versus a domestic fan oven.
