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Air Fryer Black Friday Deals: How to Pick the Right Model
What to check before you buy an air fryer on Black Friday: which type fits your kitchen, outlet and holiday cooking, and how eBay refurbished grades work.
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- Biggest single item named by makers
- 6 lb chicken in the Ninja DZ401; 4.5 lb in the Cosori Iconic; 3 lb in the Cuisinart TOA-70
- Clearance
- Cosori Pro LE: 5 in behind and above. Ninja Crispi Pro: 6 in above and on all sides
- Outlet
- Ninja DZ201 (1690 W): 15-amp circuit, only appliance on the outlet
- eBay Refurbished warranty
- 2 years for Certified; 1 year for Excellent, Very Good and Good
The right Black Friday air fryer is the one that fits your counter, your outlet and the biggest thing you cook, so settle those before the sale starts. Pick the type, match the size to your holiday dishes, check the clearance and power the maker lists, and on a refurbished unit read the grade and warranty first.
Prices move all through the sale. The checks below do not, which is why they are worth doing first. Black Friday 2026 falls on November 27. If the air fryer is a gift, check the return window on the listing before you buy, since holiday return terms vary by seller.
Pick the air fryer type before Black Friday
Choosing the air fryer type first keeps a sale from choosing it for you. The five common shapes suit different kitchens:
| Air fryer type | Suits a kitchen that | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|
| Basket | Wants the simplest machine | One basket, one setting at a time |
| Dual zone | Cooks a main and a side together | Wider, and the Ninja DZ201 draws 1690 W |
| Oven style | Wants flat trays and a door | Check its size against your cabinets |
| Glass | Wants to watch food and store leftovers in the same container | Ninja asks for 6 in of space on all sides of the Crispi Pro |
| Toaster oven combo | Wants toast and a flat pan as well | The Cuisinart TOA-70 fits a 3 lb chicken, half the largest basket figure below |
Our how to choose an air fryer guide compares each type on published specs. For the two shapes people often weigh against a basket, see air fryer toaster ovens and glass air fryers.
Air fryer sizes for holiday cooking
The holiday air fryer size that matters is the largest single item a maker says fits, not the quart number. These are the makers’ own statements:
| Model | Largest item named by the maker |
|---|---|
| Ninja Foodi XL 2-Basket DZ401 | A 6-pound whole chicken, or up to 8 pounds of wings |
| Cosori Iconic | A 4.5-pound whole chicken (a cooking chart example, not a stated maximum) |
| Ninja Crispi Pro, 6-quart container | A whole chicken (no weight given) |
| Cuisinart TOA-70 | A 3-pound chicken, or 3 pounds of wings |
None of these is a whole turkey, as can you cook a whole turkey in an air fryer? explains. A breast is the realistic roast, and air fryer turkey breast lists the published times. For a busy holiday table, a second drawer helps more than extra quarts: a dual zone model cooks two sides at two settings at once. Our air fryer holiday cooking guide covers what to make in it.
Dual zone air fryers for holiday sides
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Counter space and outlet for a new air fryer
A new air fryer needs room to breathe and a circuit that can carry it. Cosori asks for 5 inches of space behind and above its Pro LE. Ninja asks for at least 6 inches above and on all sides of the Crispi Pro. Measure the spot under your cabinets before you buy, since a tall model in a tight corner fails both clearance rules.
Power is the other limit. Ninja says the 1690-watt DZ201 must be plugged into an outlet on a 15-amp circuit and should be the only appliance on that outlet. On a holiday morning, that rules out sharing a socket with a stand mixer or kettle. The DZ201 itself measures about 15.6 by 13.9 by 12.4 inches, so check the depth of your counter too.
Ninja air fryer models to compare on Black Friday
Ninja air fryer models come in three of the five shapes in the type table, and the model family tells you which one you are getting:
- AF100 series: a single-basket model.
- DZ200 and DZ400 series: two baskets. Ninja says the two DZ200 zones are self-contained, with separate heating elements and fans.
- Crispi Pro: glass containers in 6-quart and 2.5-quart sizes. Ninja describes the 6-quart one as meant for family-sized cooking or a whole chicken, and the 2.5-quart one for everyday cooking and reheating.
Read the model number in the listing title and match it to the family before comparing prices.
Ninja air fryers: new and refurbished
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Refurbished air fryer grades on eBay
A refurbished air fryer can be good value if you know which grade you are getting. eBay’s Refurbished program uses four grades:
| Grade | eBay’s description | Warranty |
|---|---|---|
| Certified | Pristine, like-new condition direct from the brand or authorized seller | 2 years |
| Excellent | Like-new condition with no visible wear | 1 year |
| Very Good | Minimal visible wear | 1 year |
| Good | Moderate wear | 1 year |
eBay says those warranties are serviced by Allstate and registered automatically, and that program items come with 30 days of free returns, with limited exceptions. A listing marked seller refurbished is not one of the four grades. Read its description for who did the work, what warranty applies and how long you have to return it.
Basket air fryers: new and refurbished
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Parts and gifts after the air fryer arrives
Air fryer baskets and crisper plates are the parts that take the most handling, so check that replacements exist for a model before you buy it. Our basket replacement guide explains how to find one by part number.
Buying the air fryer as a present? Our air fryer gift guide suggests accessories to pack with it, and the air fryer accessories hub lists every add-on guide on this site.
Frequently asked questions
What should I check before buying an air fryer on Black Friday?
Check the type, the size against the biggest thing you cook, the clearance and power the maker lists, and, for a refurbished unit, the grade and warranty. Those decide whether the machine suits you before the price comes into it.
Is a refurbished Ninja air fryer worth buying?
It can be if the terms are clear. eBay's Refurbished program has four grades with Allstate-serviced warranties of one or two years and 30 days of free returns, with limited exceptions. A seller refurbished listing is outside those grades, so read its own warranty and return terms.
Can a Black Friday air fryer cook a holiday turkey?
Not a whole one, going by the makers' statements on this page. The largest item named is a 6-pound chicken in the Ninja DZ401. A turkey breast is the realistic roast for most basket models.
Does a large air fryer need its own outlet?
Some do. Ninja says its 1690-watt DZ201 must be on a 15-amp circuit and should be the only appliance plugged into that outlet.
Sources
- Pro LE 5.0-Quart Air Fryer User Manual (CAF-L501-KUS)Cosori
- DZ200 Series Ninja Foodi 2-Basket Air Fryer: FAQsSharkNinja
- AS100 Series Ninja Crispi Pro 6 in 1 Countertop Glass Air Fryer: FAQsSharkNinja
- Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 10-qt. XL 2-Basket Air Fryer with DualZone Technology (DZ401)SharkNinja
- AF100 Series Ninja Air Fryer FAQsSharkNinja
- Ninja Air Fryer AF100 Series Owner's GuideSharkNinja (hosted by LINCC)
- Air Fryer Toaster Oven with Grill (TOA-70NAS)Cuisinart
- The Cosori Iconic Air Fryer Cooking Times GuideCosori
- eBay RefurbishedeBay
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