Loud Air Fryers Alert: Top Models to Avoid, According to Consumer Reports!

Since bursting onto the scene, the air fryer has made quite a racket. Although the first models appeared as early as 2006, these “hot air fryers,” as they are literally translated, have garnered massive popularity over the past four years. According to data provided by the market research firm NielsenIQ-GfK, about one-third of French households now own one. And they’re used for much more than just French fries…

From roasting meats to grilling vegetables and even baking cakes, the air fryer now rivals traditional ovens with some impressive benefits. Among its many promises are significant time savings on cooking, considerable energy savings, and reduced need for added fats—a spoonful of oil is often enough to crisp up our potatoes and the like. It’s no wonder every appliance brand is jumping on this trend…

For consumers, choosing an air fryer from such an abundant market can be tough. When purchasing, several factors need to be considered: its size, the capacity of its cooking basket, its effective cooking area, the number of compartments it has, how easy it is to clean, and of course, the cost—ranging broadly from about $30 to $400. Yet, there’s another aspect that often goes overlooked: the noise it makes when operating (especially when its fan is running).

In their comparative study of air fryers, the experts at 60 Millions de Consommateurs highlighted the noisiest models. As a benchmark, a hot air fryer is considered noisy if it exceeds 59 dBA (A-weighted decibels). Among the 12 models tested, three were notably loud according to the consumer specialists: the Cecotec Cecofry Advance 5000 Black, the Moulinex Easy Fry & Grill EZ505D10, and the EssentielB EAF2 from Boulanger, which reached 60-61 dBA. In contrast, the Philips Airfryer 2000, the High One, and the EssentielB EAF1, with their 53 dBA, were among the quietest. Now it’s up to you to decide if you prefer cooking with music… or not!

Brands understand that to stay competitive, quiet operation has become a key selling point. Take, for example, Moulinex, which is betting on quietness with its new model, the Easy Fry Silence. This oil-free fryer promises a gentle operation… both for your ears and your cooking environment.