Air fryers are an extremely popular appliance for people who want to cook their meals in a simple and quick way.

Some of these air fryers can reach into the hundreds of pounds and have many different functions - but one cheap version is the perfect beginners appliance.

The Instant Compact Small Air Fryer with Single Drawer has been slashed by 40 per cent in a limited time sale on Amazon. Once £49.99, this air fryer is now £29.99 - a total saving of £20.

This Instant air fryer makes "cooking effortless with easy-to-use dial controls for temperature and time taking the hassle out of preparing delicious meals quickly and simply". You can fit a whole chicken or up to four portions of chips in this little gadget which is small but mighty.

Over 1,000 of these little air fryers have been bought in the last month and it has an average rating of 4.7 stars out of five. There are also over 5,000 reviews on Amazon with many calling it a 'must have' for the kitchen.

One happy customer wrote: "Could be the best gadget we have ever bought. Held off buying one for a long time but this works so well. Easy to clean, great range of features, love the windows in the baskets so you can see what you are cooking. It’s weighty too so doesn’t move when you push the baskets in. Overall it’s amazing and saves our main range cooker and saves a lot of power. Get one!"

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Get this air fryer for just £29!

Another said: "I'm a newbie to Airfryers and was recommended to buy this model, I took to it like a duck to water, very easy to get your head around and loads of information online about how to cook food on what setting and for how long (packets in Supermarkets have yet to catch up on Airfry instructions for cooking). I particularly like the ability to press the light switch and be able to see through the clear front panel of each basket to check how the food is cooking without having to pull out the baskets all the time, that feature is definitely a bonus as is the sync finish facility that allows you to have different food cooking in each basket on different time settings and with this feature the food finishes cooking at the same time, excellent! All in all this is a very good model, plenty of capacity and perfect for couples or for young families who need well cooked food on the go and since owning my Vortex I have hardly used my large conventional ovens making a good saving on power usage. Up against the Ninja this model is very good value for money, I'm very pleased!"

A third added: "My first airfryer was by instant & I loved it, then it fell off the draining board & the basket bent. So I bought a Tower one, that was awful, food stuck to the non-stick coating all the time & it didn't cook food consistently... So I went back to instant brand... Oh my gosh it's brilliant! It cooks evenly & consistently. The non stick really is non stick! The dual zones & sync cooking /sync ending work fab! This rivals Ninja in reviews but far cheaper! Don't regret going back to this brand at all! Love the large basket & the divider into 2 compartments works great. It's easy to clean. Would definitely recommend!"

Tech deal of the week

Trends Editor Sophie Law decided to put the new SwitchBot Mini Robot Vacuum K10+ to the test to see how it compared against a regular hoover.

"This isn't just any robot vacuum; it's one of the smallest on the market, wrapped up in a surprisingly compact package. The K10+ is not much bigger than a dinner plate, yet it claims to pack the punch of its bulkier competitors. Its petite 24.8cm diameter body promises to glide under furniture, leaving no crumb or pet hair in its wake.

"Oh, the wonders of modern technology, what's not to love? I must admit, I was skeptical at first. How could something so small handle the messes of daily life, especially with a dog that sheds enough to knit a jumper every week? Don't let the size fool you. In my opinion, the SwitchBot K10+ has been a game-changer.

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"Due to its compact size, it reaches places that a large vacuum can't, including the dusty caves under beds and sofas. It's like having a miniature NASA rover cleaning every inch of our home, navigating around obstacles with ease. Its high-performance vacuum motor and optimised duct effortlessly captured dirt from our hard floors and rugs without the tough physical work.

"That's another feature of the vacuum that is perfect for people who lead busy lives, or perhaps have mobility issues which makes hoovering quite difficult. You don't have to break a sweat hoovering back and forth, moving furniture, or trying not to get the wire tangled around various obstacles. The vacuum is the epitome of "set it and forget it". It scurries back to its charging station when low on battery, only to resume its mission right where it left off once recharged. This seamless operation means I can spend less time chasing dust bunnies around."

A fourth noted: "I am very happy with this product. Looks gorgeous, not too small but with sufficient space for me and my family of 4. Easy to use and clean. Has many functions, they all work really efficiently. Got it on sale so quite a bargain."

You can grab this Instant air fryer deal on Amazon here.

Other small but mighty air fryers are also available on Amazon, including the COSORI Air Fryer Oven With Rapid Air Circulation (£56.99) and the TUKAILAI Digital Air Fryer 3.8L with Rapid Air Circulation System (£26.99).

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