Amid the cost of living crisis, many people are looking to save money on their energy bills.

Among the tips touted, switching from the oven to an air fryer to cook meals has really caught on, as the devices are more energy-efficient and therefore cheaper to run.

Research by Iceland and Utilita found that an air fryer would cost £52.74 per year to power, while electric and gas cookers cost about £316 and £264 a year respectively. And when you consider that air fryers can make your meals in less time, investing in one is a no-brainer.

There’s just one small problem.

It seems as if everyone else has had the same bright idea, leading to a dearth of air fryers available to purchase.

One Metro.co.uk reader reported being unable to find the Tower Two-Drawer Air Fryer in stock in the shops, only to find the same models being resold on eBay for more than double the RRP.

‘No wonder the shops don’t have any,’ they said.

Before you get trigger happy with the ‘bid’ button in an effort to get your hands on an air fryer, though, it’s worth shopping around so you don’t pay over the odds.

We’ve rounded up some of the top air fryers in stock now across the high street and online. Not only are they all at (or below) the RRP, they’ll have you cooking up a storm without breaking the bank in no time.

Ninja is considered by many to be the gold standard brand of cooking appliances, and this model is affordable yet packed with features.

It fries, roasts, dehydrates, and reheats, and has a decent-sized 3.8L capacity that fits 900g of fries. Plus, the removeable parts are all non-stick and dishwasher-safe.

This option, from popular cookware brand Instant Pot, fries, bakes, roasts, and reheats, cooking for up to an hour at a time at temperatures of up to 205°C.

The generous 5.7L capacity and 1700W power allows you to feed the whole family without fuss.

You can trust Aldi to offer in-demand products at budget-friendly prices, and this appliance definitely fits the bill.

The Tefal Actifry Advance moves air around two times faster than other brands, and has an automatic stirring paddle so you’ll get evenly-cooked and crispy results.

If you prefer an air fryer with double drawers, this Salter one is a great choice.

Dual compartments each have a capacity of 4.5L, plus you can choose between 12 cooking functions depending on what you’re having.

Cooking up to 500g of chips with little or no oil, this compact model is best if you’re short on kitchen counter space.

Eight pre-set modes include fish, pizza, baked goods, and chicken.

A bestseller on Amazon, this has thousands of five-star reviews due to its large 5.5L capacity, digital display, and 13 function settings.

Cleaning up is made easy with dishwasher-safe parts and you’ll also get a 100-Recipe Cookbook to help you get to grips with air frying.

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In tests, this Tefal model cooked 49% faster with less energy than a conventional oven – and with 99% less fat too.

With a Sizzling Grill Plate made from die-cast aluminium, it allows you to get a pleasing char on ingredients like meat and veg.

One reviewer said: ‘Great buy. Simple and easy to use. No hassle cleaning and saves time and electricity as well.’

Buy for £139.99 at John Lewis.

As affordable options go, this Comfee model has a lot going for it.

As well as a roomy, 3.5L basket capacity it has a 60-minute timer, auto shut-off, and adjustable temperature controls.

Buy for £59.99 at Robert Dyas.

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