How to Choose an Air Fryer for Your Family: Size, Single or Dual Basket, or Oven Style

An air fryer cooks crispy, golden food with little or no oil, which is why it has become a favourite in Iraqi kitchens. But air fryers come in many sizes and styles, from a compact 3L basket to a large 12L oven. This guide helps you choose the right one for the number of people you cook for and the meals you love.

1. Start with your family size

Capacity is the most important choice. A basket that is too small means cooking in several batches; one that is too big takes more counter space than you need. As a simple guide:

• 1–2 people: a compact 3L–4L basket is enough for snacks, chips and small meals.
• 3–4 people: look at 4L–6.5L for family portions of chips, chicken pieces and vegetables.
• 5 people or more, or if you host guests often: choose a dual basket air fryer or a large air fryer oven of 9L and above.

2. Single basket or dual basket?

A single basket air fryer is simple, compact and easy to clean. It is perfect when you mostly cook one dish at a time.

A dual basket air fryer has two separate baskets with their own heaters, so you can cook two different foods at the same time — for example chicken in one basket and potatoes in the other — and serve the whole meal together. For big families this saves a lot of time.

3. Basket style or oven style?

An air fryer oven has a glass door, racks and often a rotisserie. It can roast a whole chicken, bake, dehydrate fruit and cook on more than one level. If you want one appliance that does the work of an air fryer and a small oven, choose the oven style. If you want something quicker to use and easier to store, choose a basket model.

4. Features worth looking for

• Digital touchscreen and programs: one-touch settings for common foods.
• Viewing window and interior light: check the food without opening the fryer.
• Temperature range and timer: most MODEX air fryers go up to 200°C with a 60-minute timer.
• Non-stick bowl: makes cleaning quick.

Quick comparison

Which MODEX air fryer fits you?

• Small household: the MODEX AF7700 has a 3L basket that cooks up to 1kg of food, with 1200W and 4-in-1 functions (fry, roast, bake and grill).
• Couples and small families: the AF9000 offers 4.2L, 1400W, a digital touchscreen and 12 programs.
• Family of 4–5: the AF9100 gives 6.5L, 1700W, 6 programs and a glass window with interior light.
• Two dishes at once: the AF950 has an 8.4L basket that divides into two 4.2L baskets with twin heaters that work independently, 2600W and 10 programs. For the biggest families, the AF9750 combines a 6L and an 8L basket (14L total), 2400W, 9-in-1 modes and SYNC and MATCH functions so both meals finish together.
• Oven style: the AF9200 is a 9L, 2000W air fryer oven with 8 programs, and the AF1012 is a 12L, 5-in-1 air fryer oven with rotisserie and two air-flow racks.

See all models in our air fryers collection.

Frequently asked questions

What size air fryer do I need for a family of 5?

Choose 6.5L or more. If you usually cook a main dish and a side together, a dual basket air fryer such as the AF950 or AF9750 is the most practical choice.

Is food from an air fryer healthier?

Air fryers use hot air instead of a deep pot of oil, so you can cook crispy food with little or no oil.

Can I bake in an air fryer?

Yes. Many MODEX air fryers include a bake function, and the oven-style models have racks and a glass door, which makes baking even easier.

Is a dual basket air fryer worth it?

If you cook for a big family or often prepare two foods at once, yes: you save time and serve everything hot together.

Every MODEX air fryer comes with a 3-year warranty. Order online and pay on delivery. We deliver to all Iraqi provinces for a delivery fee of 5,000 IQD.