Air Fryer vs Deep Fryer
Side-by-side specs and current Ghana prices for the Air Fryer and the Deep Fryer.
| Spec | Air Fryer | Deep Fryer |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Ghana | Not in stock | Not in stock |
| Capacity | ||
| 1–2 people | About 2–3.5 litres | – |
| Family | About 4–7 litres | – |
| Dual basket | Cooks two foods at once | – |
| Oil | – | About 1.5–8 litres |
| Power | ||
| Typical | About 1200–2000 W | About 1.5–3 kW |
| Supply | 230 V, 50 Hz | – |
| Controls | ||
| Type | Dial or digital with presets | – |
| Temperature | Typically up to about 200 °C | – |
| Features | ||
| Common | – | Thermostat, lid with filter, basket |
Why choose the Air Fryer
A countertop cooker that circulates very hot air to crisp food with little or no oil. Popular in Ghana for chips, plantain, chicken and fish with less oil.
- Crispy food with far less oil
- Heats faster than a full oven
- Non-stick basket is easy to clean
- Dual-basket models cook two dishes at once
Why choose the Deep Fryer
An electric fryer with a thermostat for frying chips, chicken and snacks at a steady temperature. Popular with small food businesses.
- Steady oil temperature for crisp results
- Lid reduces splatter
- Large models suit food businesses