Today’s best air fryers can cook a variety of dishes from crispy fries to gooey cheesecakes. They use far less oil than a traditional fryer and are as easy to use as a microwave. I’ve been using an air fryer as my primary appliance since the category exploded in popularity back 2017. Since then I’ve become a seasoned enthusiast who has used a variety of these gadgets to make everything from moist salmon to tender wagyu steaks.