SHOPPERS have spotted a mega deal on an air fryer selling for 85% less than the Ninja version.
A smart Asda customer managed to snap up the Scoville 4.3L Digital Air Fryer for just £15 in-store at the supermarket’s Ballyclare branch in Northern Ireland.
The air fryer is just £15 in-store at Asda Ballyclare[/caption]
Sharing the find on Hot Deals UK, they said there were “loads in-stock” in the store.
The air fryer has an RRP of £59 on the Scoville website.
The Asda deal appears to be in-store only, and it’s not clear whether any other stores have the same discount.
The product is selling for £30 on the Asda website, which is still almost half the original price.
Up to 500g of food can be cooked in the air fryer, making it ideal for one to two people.
It has eight pre-set cooking modes including chips, meat, fish, snacks and cakes.
There is a temperature range of 85 to 200C, which can be adjusted using digital controls.
The gadget also has non-stick coating for easy cleaning and auto shuts off at the end of cooking time.
Its basket and insert is dishwasher safe.
Reviewers on Asda’s website say it is “so easy to use” and the “perfect size”.
One commenter said: “I bought this about a month ago as my last one was too big, it’s a perfect size for a single person and I would recommend to family and friends.”
Another said it was “excellent value for money” and “works perfectly”.
You can only get this particular product at Asda or on the Scoville website, so unfortunately you won’t be able to shop around for different prices.
However if you’re looking for a slightly cheaper version online and you’re happy for it to be a bit smaller, the Scoville 4L Manual Air Fryer is currently reduced on Asda’s website.
It’s being sold for £24.86 down from £39, giving you a saving of £14.14.
One review says this air fryer goes “above and beyond”.
Either of these products are much cheaper than the popular Ninja version.
Ninja’s Air Fryer PRO 4.7L is £99.99, although it does have top reviews and can fit more food inside.
The single-drawer air fryer fits a whole 1kg chicken and has four cooking functions: Air Fry, Roast, Dehydrate and Reheat.
Rise of the air fryer
Air fryers have maintained their spot as the most popular kitchen gadget in the UK last year.
Annual sales figures from Lakeland show sales of air fryers were up 1,175% on last year – when they were already soaring in popularity – as households continue their efforts to save energy on standard ovens.
The retailer said: “In previous years, their popularity could be attributed to consumers seeking healthier cooking options and fast cooking times.
“However, with the cost-of-living crisis continuing, air fryers have a renewed appeal as an efficient alternative to oven cooking.”
The only other products that “shaped the year” were heated airers – with sales up 51% – and heated textiles, such as heated throws and ponchos, Lakeland said, as households bought gadgets as an alternative to expensive dryers and central and electric heaters.
If you’re looking for other options that are a similar size, you could try the Black & Decker 4.3L Digital Air Fryer.
It’s currently reduced at Robert Dyas from £59.99 down to £34.99.
The description online says you can choose from 80-200 temperatures and less than a teaspoon of oil is required.
Reviewers say it is “ideal for all needs” and “very good quality, design and price”.
One wrote: “Great airfryer. Super easy to use, easy to clean, can’t fault it.”
The Range is also selling the same air fryer for £34.99.
Dunelm has its own Manual 4 Litre Air Fryer which is selling for £30.
The product has an average rating of 4.7 stars out of 5 with 634 reviews, which is especially good given the price.
It has an adjustable temperature range between 60 to 220C and non-slip feet to make sure it stays put on your counter top.
Reviewers say it is a “lovely little air fryer” and “fits nicely into a small kitchen”.
How to compare prices to get the best deal
JUST because something is on offer, or is part of a sale, it doesn’t mean it’s always a good deal.
There are plenty of comparison websites out there that’ll check prices for you – so don’t be left paying more than you have to.
Most of them work by comparing the prices across hundreds of retailers.
Here are some that we recommend:
- Google Shopping is a tool that lets users search for and compare prices for products across the web. Simply type in keywords, or a product number, to bring up search results.
- Price Spy logs the history of how much something costs from over 3,000 different retailers, including Argos, Amazon, eBay and the supermarkets. Once you select an individual product you can quickly compare which stores have the best price and which have it in stock.
- Idealo is another website that lets you compare prices between retailers. All shoppers need to do is search for the item they need and the website will rank them from the cheapest to the most expensive one.
- CamelCamelCamel only works on goods being sold on Amazon. To use it, type in the URL of the product you want to check the price of.
