The post-pandemic parallel stresses of a cost-of-living crisis compounded by soaring energy bills has been a positive boon for the air fryer industry. People have still got to eat, so the idea of being able to prepare hot meals in half the time has proved a deliciously attractive proposition.

The Chefree AFW20 air fryer is the latest iteration on the air fryer concept, building on the well-established form and function, yet still managing to add a few new appealing features.

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Promising to empower the user to save up to 80 per cent on their energy bill, via the "cook faster, save energy" model, the Chefree has two large 4L cooking drawers (the company's tagline for this is, "Double taste, double enjoyment"), each with a visible window and internal light so you can check...