COSORI has been named the grand prize winner in the air fryer category at the 2026 Cooking Appliances Awards. We examine the features and judging results of several models, including their large 6L capacity and wide temperature range.
The air fryer market has continued to expand amid growing demand for healthier cooking and time savings, while the technology in each category has matured. At this year's GoodsPress Cooking Appliances Awards 2026, more models were recognised for their ability to handle uses beyond frying.
COSORI, which won the grand prize, offers a large 6L capacity and a wide temperature range. Its versatility, covering everything from frying to fermentation, was highly rated. Koyama-san described it as having “the size I had been looking for.”
Russell Hobbs provides a 4L capacity in a slim, A4-size design. Its versatility, handling frying, baking and steaming in a single appliance, was highly rated, while its easy placement and usability were cited as appealing features.
Recolte was highly rated for its intuitive operation, with high-temperature hot air and an intuitive Japanese-language display panel. Its ability to deliver finished dishes without preheating was a key point of interest.
Iris Ohyama pursues flavour and juiciness with a dual approach combining superheated steam and hot air. Ninja improved the quality of fried-style dishes without oil through high heat at 230°C and Crispi technology. The selection of distinctive models highlighted the diversity of the market.