Vertical Stacked Air Fryers: Space-Saving, Multi-Layer Cooking (Are They Worth It?)
Posted by Team Salter on 9th Sep 2025
Vertical Stacked Air Fryers: Space-Saving, Multi-Layer Cooking (Are They Worth It?)
Air fryers are constantly being improved to do more for you and help you save energy as well as time. You may wonder what makes a stacked air fryer so great that it will make you want to replace the one you already have? Here’s the breakdown!
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What is a stacked air fryer?
A stacked air fryer (sometimes called a multi-layer or tiered air fryer) uses vertical shelves or racks to cook different foods at the same time in one appliance. Unlike wide, dual-zone models, stacked designs go up, not out, so they fit neatly beneath wall cabinets and free up your worktop.
Do stacked air fryers save space?
Vertical air fryers save worktop space without sacrificing capacity. Stacked designs use height to delivery family-sized cooking a compact footprint. If you've held off buying an air fryer up until now because of limited space, this format of air fryer fixes that issue.
4 Levels of cooking
Cook 4 different foods in one go. Many vertical stacked air fryers offer up to 4 levels of simultaneous cooking. Look out for models which feature automatic synchronisation so everything lands on the table piping hot at the same time.
Save time with quicker and easier cooking.
With features like Sync, Match-cook and keep-warm modes, there's less babysitting the cooking process. Some models offer viewing windows so that you can even check the progress of your cooking without needing to open the door or drawer and lose heat.
Save energy
If you are looking to reduce your energy consumption when cooking, switching to an air fryer might be a good option. Air fryers offer energy savings compared to conventional electric ovens because they retain and reuse the heat more effectively. Vertical air fryers continue to represent this benefit too.
What to look for when buying a stacked vertical air fryer
When buying a stacked air fryer, the features which really matter may vary depending on your own needs and situation, but here are some key things to consider:
- Independent controls - does it allow for separate temperature or time per level?
- Viewing windows - does it have a viewing window and interior light to help to avoid overcooking or wasting heat?
- Cleaning - are the trays and racks dishwasher-safe?
- Wattage - the overall power consumption will give you some ideas as to how capable it is at cooking larger meals.
- Size & fit - check the dimensions so that you can be sure it it will fit in your kitchen and under your cabinets.
- PFAS Free - if you're looking to reduce your exposure to forever chemicals, check to see if the air fryer baskets are PFAS free, such as those with a ceramic coating.
Where can I buy a stacked air fryer?
Salter sell a range of vertical stacked air fryers, find the right style and fit for you and your kitchen.
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