Sometimes the fastest way to a home cook’s heart is a shortcut, and the ever-present air fryer has proven that true. It might not be the sleekest appliance, nor a chef’s darling like the cast iron skillet or sous vide cooker, but we’d be lying if we said we didn’t find a great use for this decade’s must-have kitchen tool. We like the wide, square-shaped basked of the 6.34 quart Plus, which can accommodate batches of fries or wings without overcrowding. The air circulation and power have provided the best results for almost every food we've tried, including tricky coconut shrimp and Brussels sprouts. It’s quiet enough to run in a busy kitchen, and the nonstick interior makes cleanup easy.