Exact date Aldi’s new budget-friendly XXL air fryer Specialbuy hits stores
DO you need to free up some oven space this Christmas? Aldi’s new budget-friendly XXL air fryer is set to arrive in stores, and we’ve got everything you need to know.
At just £69.99, Aldi’s latest kitchen marvel is up to 63% cheaper than even the sale price (yes, really!) of rival air fryers like the Ninja Foodi MAX Dual Zone Air Fryer.
Aldi XXL Flex Zone Air Fryer, £69.99
The Aldi XXL air fryer is equally impressive, though, with its double-compartment design and 10 pre-set programs.
It also has overheating protection and a touch control panel for easy, stress-free cooking.
The air fryer hits stores on 5th December, but just like all Aldi Specialbuys – you’ll have to be quick if you want to snap one up.
New Aldi Specialbuy launches are always popular and once they’re gone, they’re gone, so we’d recommend heading into your local shop as early as possible on the day.
Like its Ninja counterpart, the Aldi XXL air fryer boasts dual temperature controls that allow you to cook your Christmas veg, potatoes and roasted meats simultaneously – perfect when juggling the demands of dinner with all the trimmings.
But unlike the Ninja, it’s priced below £70 – whereas the Ninja Foodi MAX Dual Zone Air Fryer is currently reduced to £189.99 from £269.99.
The Ninja discount is a great Black Friday deal, but obviously, it’s still quite a bit to fork out when you’re on a budget, which is what makes the Aldi gadget such a must-have.
It’s also much cheaper than Tefal’s popular Easy Fry Dual XXL Air Fryer, currently reduced to £139.99 from £199.99 – meaning the Aldi version is still 50% cheaper!
If you’re in the market for an air fryer but are still weighing up which one to go for, check out our tried-and-tested roundup of the best air fryers to help you decide.
Also landing on the 5th December Specialbuys drop are a whole host of items that will come in useful this festive season, ranging from roasting and turkey trays to festive candles and dinner sets.
Rise of the air fryer
Air fryers have maintained their spot 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, again as households brought in gadgets as an alternative to expensive dryers and central and electric heaters.