5 Best GreenPan Air Fryers, Ranked After Hands-On Testing

The Clearview 10QT Double is the GreenPan we would buy first, because it solves the biggest weeknight problem: getting a main and a side finished at the same time. Two 5QT drawers run independently, and Sync Mode and Match Mode line the finish times up or copy one drawer's settings to the other.

Sync Finish times the two drawers so both foods finish cooking together, even when they need different cooking times. The unit runs quietly for a dual-drawer fryer, which matters in an open kitchen.

Twelve presets, a shake reminder, keep warm and delay start help with everyday meals. The ceramic coating is free of PFAS, PFOA, lead and cadmium.

Where the Clearview 10QT wins on capacity, the Cyclone wins on speed. It uses halogen heating, and GreenPan claims it reaches 400F in 4 seconds, which makes it the fastest-heating GreenPan here.

The 7QT basket fits in a fairly compact footprint, at 18.1 inches deep, 10.9 wide and 12.1 tall, though it still needs substantial counter space. The XL top window and interior light let you watch food, and the digital touch screen offers 12 one-touch presets that include Air Fry, Grill, Fries, Roast, Shrimp, Fish, Steak, Broil, Bake and Reheat. A shake reminder nudges you at the right moment, and the basket and tray are dishwasher safe.

Step down from the Cyclone's speed and you get the best window in the lineup. The clear lid lets you watch food cook without opening the drawer, and it stays cool to the touch, though you need some clearance above the unit to see in.

We found fries and everyday foods came out evenly crisp without extra oil, so it competes with pricier units on results. Some presets need manual adjustments to the time and temperature to cook food properly.

The weak spot is the control panel. The preset menu is a little confusing at first and the touch panel is awkward to read unless you stand right over it, though it becomes routine with daily use.

Move from the countertop basket to the Elite and everything gets bigger. It has a 1 cu. ft. interior that toasts 9 slices, fits a 13-inch pizza and a 9x13 pan, and air fries up to 4 lbs of food. It does an excellent job on fish.

Heat comes from HexHeat, six quartz heating elements plus convection fans. Because convection is always on, we reduce recipe temperatures and shorten cooking times. The lowest setting is 350F, which is too high for some delicate foods.

The display can go blank within weeks in some units, which is the main reliability weak point, so buy it from a seller with an easy return policy.

Next to the Elite, the Bistro 9-in-1 is the easier oven to live with. It runs fairly quietly, cooks evenly, bakes bread well and produces crisp air-fried food without oil. The drip tray and air fry grate clean up easily with a quick scrub from a brush.

It toasts 6 slices, fits a 13-inch pizza and air fries up to 4 lbs of food. Max Heat technology provides the heat, while the handles stay cool to the touch.

The limits are real. The baking tray and air fry basket are on the small side, and you cannot change the temperature or time mid-cook without cancelling and restarting. The dial has a learning curve, too. Do not confuse it with the Bistro-named basket fryers elsewhere in GreenPan's range, because this is an oven.