Six of the best gadgets for frying food with

Cleans up...

TEFAL GH806115 ActiFry Plus Fryer

This model proves why Tefal really is the market leader when it comes to air fryers. Reasonably priced, it's simple to operate, holds 1.2kg of food at a time and fries with just one spoonful of oil. It doesn't stop at chips though - use it as a multi-cooker and prepare everything from risotto to stir-fries and curries too.

The stirring paddle keeps things moving for an even cook, while the lid is steam free so you can keep an eye on your food as it sizzles away. On top of that, it's easy to clean - what more could you want?!

Cheap and cheerful...

Simple Value Deep Fat Fryer

£13.99, from www.argos.co.uk

If you're after a deep fat fryer for only occasional use, and need it to just do the basics well, there's no need to spend a lot. For just £13.99, you can nab this great value fryer which works a treat. The food capacity is 0.5kg (with 1.5l oil) that's plenty if you're cooking for two. Set it to the correct temperature, then once it's reached the required heat, just put the food in the tray and lower into the oil.

Stick the lid on the top and get frying! There's a reassuring safety cut-out feature and it cooks your food quickly. Considering the price, you'll struggle to beat this.

All-in-one...

Russell Hobbs Purifry Multicook 21840

£199.99, from www.russellhobbs.com

Set the temperature and timer and leave it to work its magic. The front of the 21840 has a few food icons with temperatures, but the corresponding instruction manual has a comprehensive guide for all sorts of dishes, from schnitzel to Scotch eggs.

Healthy does it...

Breville Halo Plus VDF105 Fryer

£99, from www.ao.com

Smart by name...

Sage By Heston Blumenthal The Smart Fryer BDF500UK Fryer

Brushed Steel, £117, from www.ao.com

There are seven pre-set functions; twice fried chips, chips, fish, nuggets, calamari, doughnuts and custom (for everything else) and you can choose between fresh and frozen produce too. To choose your desired option, just turn the chunky dial on the right and the back-lit LCD screen will spring into life showing the options you're scrolling through. Once the oil's at the right temperature (it comes with an electronic thermostat), put your food in, stick the lid on and set the timer - once your food is cooked it will beep. The food capacity is 1.2kg and there's enough room for 4 litres of oil.

Great value...

Vonshef Low Fat Air Fryer

£52.99, from www.domu.co.uk

This air fryer won't take up too much room on your kitchen counter, looks smart and offers great value for money. You can grill, roast, bake and fry with it, and it's the latter that it really shines. If cooking chips, you'll want to pop a spoon of oil in with them and shake the basket every now to separate the chips to ensure an even fry, but otherwise, there's very little effort required.

A good option if you're just getting into the air frying game and want a gadget that is easy to use, clean and store.

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FOOD APP OF THE WEEK

Food Hygiene Scores on the Doors

Free, The App Store, Google Play

You've no doubt seen the Food Standards hygiene ratings on restaurants and cafes by now.

Rated 0-5 (with 5 the most hygienic), the scores can be a great decider when choosing somewhere to eat.

This third party app allows you to access this data quickly, so if you're stopping for fish and chips on the way home, you can check to see what rating your local chippy has.