Best Black+Decker Air Fryers: 7 Models Ranked After Hands-On Testing

The Purifry 4QT is the one we would buy again, because it is compact enough to live in a standard cabinet yet still cooks a main dish or up to 2 servings of French fries, with 9 one-touch presets covering the basics. The 1300W fan is the reason it stays in the quiet tier.

In our kitchen a chicken and vegetable dinner landed in about 20 minutes, and frozen fries came out golden once we kept them in a single layer instead of crowding the basket. The fan runs as a steady convection hum, audible but not disruptive, though some units develop a rattle. It is dishwasher safe, but hand washing prolongs the coating.

The 2QT is the easiest Purifry to fit into daily life, though it cannot handle a whole dinner like the 4QT. At 1000W, it is the lowest-powered model in the line, but its 9 presets and 400F top temperature match its bigger siblings and suit a 2 quart basket.

One thing we would do differently is inspect it out of the box, because an occasional unit fails early.

Where the 2QT stays small on purpose, the Purifry 8QT goes the other way: it is the biggest basket Black+Decker offers, with 1800W behind it and a digital touchscreen that air fries, roasts, bakes, dehydrates, and keeps food warm at up to 400F.

Black+Decker pitches it as a countertop multitasker that does not eat much counter space. We did not measure its footprint or noise, so treat the 4QT and 6QT behavior (golden results when the basket is not crowded, a steady quiet hum) as the nearest guide to how this platform runs.

Because it is the newest model in the line, long-term durability is not yet established.

The 6QT (model AFBD62-0BD) takes less space than the 8QT and measures roughly 12 inches in each direction, though published dimensions vary a little by source. It runs on 1500W and carries a 2 year warranty.

The label says 6 quart, but Consumer Reports measured less usable space than that, so a full-size family meal needs two rounds. The power cord also gets very hot to the touch, so keep it clear of the wall.

Moving from baskets to ovens changes the trade-offs, and this 5-in-1 model makes them plain: it fits a 9-inch pizza or 4 slices of bread in a small footprint, but the cooking area is tight and a few units overheat, so do not walk away from it.

The 30-minute timer maximum means longer cooks need a reset, and it comes with a crumb tray, bake pan, air fry mesh tray, and wire rack.

If the 4-Slice feels too cramped, this is the step up: it offers 12 functions at about 1650W and is handy for reheating leftovers, although it reads a bit smaller than advertised, so a frozen pizza can be a tight fit.

The rear runs hotter than the front, so bakes need a turn, and the control knob gets hot to touch. For more ovens in this family, see our Black+Decker air fryer toaster oven roundup.

Where the French door model leans on its doors, this one leans on power: 1750W and 5 heating elements drive 8 digital functions (bake, toast, air fry, bagel, broil, pizza, keep warm, and reheat) in a body that fits a 12-inch pizza or 6 slices.

The weak spot is the touch display, because the buttons are dim and hard to read.