What Size Air Fryer Do I Need For A Family Of 2, 4 Or 6?

A health concern homemaker always prefers food with low calories. In today’s world, who is not health conscious? To keep the calorie level lower in our food, we are inclining to foods that are lower in fat content. That’s how the evolution of air frying comes into place. When you intend to get a new air fryer for your home, the first question that comes to your mind – what size air fryer do I need for my family? In this article, we will guide you to find the answer to this question. As the family size is variable, we will discuss the whole point based on families that consist of 2, 4, and 6 persons. These numbers will represent small, medium, and large families consecutively.

Significance of size of an air fryer

Three different units are widely used to determine the size of the air fryer. ‘Quart’ is the most common unit that is used in the USA. The smallest air fryer can have a size of about 2 quarts and the largest one can be of about 16 quarts.

The second unit that we use to measure an air fryer is ‘liter’. Quart and liter measures almost the same – 1 liter equals 1.057 quarts. The third unit is pound which is a unit of weight. It signifies the weight of the food that can be cooked in the air fryer. Whatever the size is, the working principle of all all fryers are the same.

Required Size for a family of 2

The smallest size of the air fryer is sufficient for a small family consisting of two members. You may choose between 1.5 to 3 quarts. For example, a popular choice can be Bella 2.6 quarts air fryer. This will cost you around 50 bucks. Apart from air frying, it will give you some extra functions such as baking and roasting. An air fryer of this quality will cook the French fry in about 15 minutes.

Guide 1- Check whether your small and compact air fryer for the family of 2 is capable of giving variable temperature. I have seen a few inexpensive models which generate a constant temperature that will not be ideal for versatile cooking.

Guide 2– Because of the lower price, air fryers for small families might not be dishwasher safe. Check whether the food basket and tray are made of stainless steel if you want longevity. Remember that you are going to wash these elements too often. Therefore, I must not recommend you to compromise the quality just for the sake of saving 5 to 10 bucks.

Suggested models – For a small family

Name of the model/brand: Amagarm Mini Air Fryer

Name of the model- Bella 14538

Required Size for a family of 4

For a family consisting of 3 to 4 persons, I would suggest getting an air frying having a size of 3 to 6 quarts. To give you an example, the Ultrean air fryer (4.2 quarts) can be a choice for a medium-size family. Chefman TurboFry 3.6 quarts air fryer will cost you similar to the previous model that we have suggested to you. Although smaller, it is still good enough to prepare food for a family having 4 members.

Suggested models – For a medium-size family

Name of the model/brand: Ultrean Air Fryer

Name of the model/brand: Chefman TurboFry

Required Size for a family of 6

For a family of 6 members, choose the air fryer having a size of at least 6 quarts. As an example, Cosori air fryer 5.8 quart will be a popular choice for a big size family. For the preparation of a meal for 6 persons, you might need to cook a whole chicken. Therefore, an air fryer like this size will accommodate foods that are good for your purpose. Another popular model for a big family is GoWise USA 5.8 quarts. This is a relatively cheaper model having a digital display to show the status.

Suggested models – For a big family

Name of the model/brand: Cosori Air Fryer

Name of the model/brand: GoWise USA

FAQ

What size of an air fryer is appropriate for my limited countertop space?

If you have space constraint, you can limit to 2 quarts. Therefore, with this little air fryer, you may not be able to serve more than 2 persons at a time. That’s the limitation with a small air fryer and you have to consider it. If you have a medium-size family then you can cook in multiple batches when you need to serve more than 2 people.

What is the required size of an air fryer to cook a whole chicken?

You can cook chicken in a small air fryer. However, based on your cooking frequency and culinary skill, you might need to get a bigger one if you want to put a whole chicken in it. In that case, you may require to get an air fryer that we have suggested for a big family of 5 to 6 members. Roasting or grilling a whole chicken may require at least 6 quarts.

Can I cook more than I food at a time in an air fryer?

It depends. If you have a small one, then it must have a single compartment. There are some big size air fryers which have multiple compartments that allow you to cook different recipe at a time.

Does an air fryer for 2 persons have any limitation other than size?

Yes, it may have some limitations. Some small air fryers may not allow you to cook in a variable temperature. These can only cook in a fixed temperature. Some others might not have additional cooking options such as grilling, baking and so on. Therefore, you need to check these before making the decision.

Should I need to add oil during air frying?

Theoretically, an air fryer can cook without needing any oil or fat. But in practice, spraying about half a spoon of oil will prevent these from sticking to the basket. The amount of oil that you should spray is still so much less than the oil necessary for deep frying.

Final Word

If you do not have any space constraint, purchasing a bigger air fryer will be a good decision regardless the family size. If you compare among different models you will find that size does not have too much impact on the price. Therefore, to get the best of the little cooker, you should get the bigger one. If you find the article helpful, do not forget to share it with other. You can also share with us your cooking experience through the comment section. Happy cooking!