Air fryers are one of the most popular kitchen upgrades in Australia right now, and you don’t need to spend big to get a genuinely useful one. We compared specs, capacity, and pricing across the current lineup at Kmart, Target, Philips, and other major retailers to find five air fryers that stay under $150 without cutting too many corners. Prices below are RRP or current listed price at the time of writing and can change, so double-check before you buy.
Our Picks at a Glance
- Best value: Kmart Anko 6.2L Window Air Fryer – $69
- Best compact: Kmart Anko 5.3L Air Fryer – $69
- Best for families: Kmart 12L Air Fryer Oven – $119
- Best trusted brand: Philips Essential Compact – around $130
- Best unique design: Healthy Choice 6.5L Glass Digital Air Fryer Oven – around $110
1. Kmart Anko 6.2L Window Air Fryer – $69
The standout budget pick right now. It has a see-through window on the front so you can check food without opening the basket and losing heat, a 6.2L capacity that’s big enough for a small family, and it’s regularly rated one of the best value air fryers in Australia by CHOICE and owner reviews. Originally listed at $95, it’s frequently available closer to $69.
2. Kmart Anko 5.3L Air Fryer – $69
A simpler, more compact option if bench space is tight. Reviewers note it makes decent chips, though results are slightly less even than pricier models and the smaller basket isn’t ideal if you’re wanting to cook a whole chicken. A solid pick for singles or couples.
3. Kmart 12L Air Fryer Oven – $119
If you’re cooking for a family, this oven-style air fryer trades the basket design for a larger 12L cavity with shelves, so you can fit more food at once. It costs more than the basket models but is the better choice if you regularly cook for four or more people.
4. Philips Essential Compact – around $130
Philips invented the air fryer category and its Rapid Air technology remains a benchmark for even cooking. The Essential Compact is the brand’s entry point under $150, and it’s the pick for anyone who wants a trusted name and long-term reliability over the cheapest possible price.
5. Healthy Choice 6.5L Glass Digital Air Fryer Oven – around $110
A different take on the format, with a glass door and digital touch controls at 1200W. The 6.5L capacity sits between the compact and family-sized options above, making it a flexible middle-ground pick.
How We Compared These
This guide is based on published specifications, RRP pricing, and aggregated owner and expert reviews from sources including CHOICE, retailer listings, and product review sites — not hands-on lab testing by our team. We’ll update this list as we publish our own testing. If you buy through a link on this page, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.