The Perfect Air Fryer for Small Kitchen Countertops

Ever since I discovered how to make delicious air fryer recipes, thanks to “The Queen of Air Fryers” Cathy Yoda, I’ve been cooking more meals with my West Bend air fryer. West Bend’s compact 10-quart DoubleUp Air Fryer is a godsend for apartment or house residents with small kitchens and limited countertop space. It was a no-brainer choice for me because its user-friendly design, compact size, and presets made it easy for me to enjoy the benefits of air frying without a lengthy learning curve or having to clutter up my kitchen’s countertop with an oversized appliance. Its dual two-basket cooking option, enabling me to cook two foods at the same time, makes it an ideal choice  for quick meal prep.

Aside from the handy presets, the included user guide features a time and temperature guide for specific foods that are not featured in the presets. To further ensure that I air fry using the right temperature for the correct number of minutes, I use and highly recommend Cathy Yoda’s magnetic Air Fryer Cheat Sheet, featuring an extensive listing of various foods along with their recommended air frying time (min.) and temperature.

Download a Free Cathy Yoda Air Frying Tips Guide

If you plan on purchasing an air fryer, be sure to download Cathy Yoda’s  Top 18 Air Frying Tips and Tricks reference guide to get optimal benefits from your  air fryer!

Rachelle Nones

Staff Lifestyle and Wellness Writer

Rachelle is a New York–born and raised lifestyle writer specializing in food, travel, fashion and accessories, wine and spirits, beauty, pet, fitness and wellness, and home and garden trending news and reviews. An English literature honors graduate, she brings a sharp editorial voice and storytelling sensibility to every project.