The air fryer has become as much of a mainstay kitchen appliance as the toaster oven, multi-cooker and slow cooker. It offers a faster, healthier way to prepare your favorite meals, whether you’re crisping up chicken fingers for the kids or salmon for yourself.

But if you’re cooking for a larger family or like to make appetizers for a crowd, a standard 6-quart air fryer may not cut it. That's where larger models with a capacity of 8 quarts or more come into play. These can cook up full meals — even a whole rotisserie chicken — for multiple people. It can also crisp up a big batch of wings or veggies for a party.

We’ve tested more than 50 air fryers in the Good Housekeeping Institute's Kitchen Appliances and Innovation Lab, and only a handful of large-capacity air fryers excelled in our evaluations for cooking performance, ease of use and cleanliness. (If you’re searching for a smaller appliance to cook for one or two people, check out our picks for the best small air fryers.)

Capacity: 8 qts. | Dimensions: 13.9" x 15.6" x 12.4" | Temperature range: 105°F to 450°F | Functions: Air fry, broil, roast, bake, reheat, dehydrate