Rahul Menon

Choose a small air fryer by portions - not quarts - using the 70% fill rule and heat-recovery benchmarks to keep every batch crisp. Get gram-based sizing guidance and tested picks for singles and couples to avoid lukewarm, multi-batch meals.

Choose by portions, not quarts: use single-layer capacity, basket geometry, and heat‑recovery metrics to pick a compact air fryer that cooks 4 wings properly - crisp, even, and without batch bottlenecks.

Hands-on, gram-based testing reveals which small air fryers actually feed four and why basket geometry and heat recovery - not quart or wattage claims - determine capacity and crispness. Use the model comparisons and serving thresholds to choose a size that avoids batching on weeknights.

Size batches by heat recovery and usable basket area - not quarts or wattage - to keep throughput high and crispness consistent. Apply food-specific load targets and airflow-friendly geometry, plus quick fixes like rest intervals, rack lifts, and mid-cook shakes to prevent soggy second rounds.

Choose accessories that actually boost crispness, increase batch size, and cut cleanup time - proven by heat-recovery and airflow testing - and skip the rest. Includes model-specific picks and a quick at-home protocol to verify performance.