Key Takeaways
- Biggest dual basket markdown: The Beelicious Pro 12QT Double Air Fryer is 60% off, the deepest cut on a stacked two-basket unit I’ve tracked this month.
- Trusted brand standout: The Instant Pot 4QT Vortex Plus Mini is sitting at bestseller rank #2 with a 46% cut, rare for a name-brand small kitchen appliance outside of Prime Day.
- Combo cooker pick: The Ninja Air Fryer Toaster Oven Combo flips up for storage, a real perk if your counter is already crowded.
- Bestseller flag: The Cosori TurboBlaze 6QT currently sits at bestseller rank #1 in its category, even at a smaller 25% discount.
- Prices verified May 27, 2026.
Welcome back to the Berry Basket. Memorial Day weekend always pushes a wave of kitchen appliance markdowns into the air fryer aisle, and this year is louder than last. People are prepping for cookouts, second-fridge season, and the long stretch of months where nobody wants to turn the oven on. A 12-quart dual basket fryer that can do chicken thighs on one side and broccoli on the other starts looking like a real solution around now.
What I noticed while pulling this week’s home & kitchen lineup: dual basket models are getting hit hardest. The Beelicious Pro 12QT and the Ludatido 9QT both landed at meaningful percentage cuts, and the Mirtan 12.6QT family-size unit is doing the same. Single-basket air fryers are still discounted, but the markdowns on them are shallower compared to what I’m seeing on the two-zone machines. That tells me sellers are using the holiday weekend to clear two-basket inventory before summer grilling pulls attention away from countertop cooking.
This week’s roundup leans into that. Three dual basket models up top, then a Ninja combo, then a trusted-brand sweep across Instant Pot, BLACK+DECKER, Cuisinart, and Cosori.
What are the best dual basket air fryer deals?
The strongest dual basket air fryer deals this week come from Beelicious Pro, Ludatido, and Mirtan, with discounts running 38% to 60%. All three have a SyncFinish or Match Cook feature that lets two different foods finish at the same time. That’s the feature that actually matters in a two-basket unit, not the basket size on its own.
Beelicious Pro 12QT Dual
This is the dual basket pick I’d grab if I were buying one this weekend. Twelve quarts split across two stacked baskets gives you enough room for a full family dinner, and the stacked design takes up less counter real estate than the side-by-side units. The nonstick coating is PFAS-free and the baskets go in the dishwasher, which matters more than people realize after the first month of use.
- 12-quart capacity split across 2 stacked baskets
- SyncHeat even heating and Smart Finish
- PFAS-free nonstick, dishwasher-safe baskets
Ludatido 9QT Dual Basket
Ludatido’s 9-quart sits in the sweet spot for a couple or small family. Two independent baskets, ten functions including dehydrate and broil, and the Match Cook setting that syncs both zones to finish at the same time. The bestseller rank is on the higher side, so it’s a less-tested unit than the Instant Pot picks below, but the price drop is sharp enough to take a chance on.
- 9-quart dual basket with 2 independent zones
- 10-in-1 functions including roast, broil, dehydrate
- Match Cook and Sync Finish modes
Mirtan 12.6QT Dual Basket
If you’re feeding a real crowd, the Mirtan 12.6QT is built for 10 to 12 people and fits a six-pound whole chicken in the XL basket. The stacked DoubleStack design keeps the footprint reasonable for the capacity. Worth a look for households that do batch cooking on Sundays or host often.
- 12.6-quart family-size capacity
- Fits a 6-pound whole chicken
- DoubleStack compact design with SyncFinish
Are air fryer toaster oven combos worth it?
Air fryer toaster oven combos are worth it if you’re short on cabinet space or already planning to replace your toaster oven. They take up more counter than a basket fryer but replace two appliances. The Ninja SP151 is the standout here.
Ninja Air Fryer Toaster Oven
The Ninja flip-up design is the reason this one keeps selling. When you’re done cooking, it folds up against the wall and reclaims counter space, which is a small thing that turns out to matter a lot in a small kitchen. Eight functions, an 1800-watt heating element, and a removable crumb tray. The bestseller rank of #7 in its category tells you it’s not a fluke product.
- 8-in-1 functionality
- Flip-up and away design for storage
- 1800-watt heating, removable crumb tray
Which Instant Pot air fryers are on sale?
Three Instant Pot air fryers are on sale this week, with markdowns from 24% to 46%. The 4-quart Mini Vortex Plus has the deepest cut, and the Duo Crisp combo is the most versatile if you want pressure cooking and air frying in one machine.
Instant Pot Mini Vortex Plus
Four quarts is enough for one or two people, and this Mini has six functions including dehydrate and reheat. The 46% cut is the kind of discount Instant Pot usually saves for Prime Day, and it’s been added to the deal pool in the last two days. If you’ve been waiting for a compact air fryer from a name brand, this is the moment.
- 4-quart capacity for 1-2 people
- 6-in-1 with crisp, broil, roast, dehydrate
- Stainless steel build with custom programs
Instant Pot 6QT Vortex Plus
The 6-quart Vortex Plus is the step up for families or anyone who roasts whole chickens. Same six-in-one functionality as the Mini, just with more headroom. Bestseller rank #2 in its subcategory, so this isn’t a forgotten model, it’s the one most people are actually buying when they search for an Instant Pot air fryer.
- 6-quart capacity, fits whole chicken
- 6-in-1 functions with dishwasher-safe basket
- Stainless steel exterior
Instant Pot Duo Crisp 11-in-1
The Duo Crisp is the one to consider if you’re replacing both an air fryer and a pressure cooker. Eleven functions, two interchangeable lids, and the free app has over 800 recipes. The 24% markdown is the shallowest of the Instant Pot trio, but the versatility justifies the price if your countertop only has room for one machine.
- 6-quart pressure cooker and air fryer combo
- Two interchangeable lids
- Free app with 800+ recipes
What other trusted brand air fryers are worth grabbing?
Beyond Instant Pot, the strongest trusted brand air fryer deals this week come from BLACK+DECKER, Cuisinart, and Cosori. Discounts run 25% to 33%. None as deep as the dual basket cuts above, but these are well-tested single-basket units.
BLACK+DECKER Purifry
BLACK+DECKER’s Purifry is a no-frills 6-quart with a digital touchscreen and an auto shut-off. Bake, dehydrate, keep warm. It’s the kind of appliance that doesn’t try to be a smart kitchen hub, which I appreciate. Solid pick for a first air fryer or a replacement for something that’s started squeaking.
- 6-quart capacity
- Air fry, bake, dehydrate, keep warm
- Digital touchscreen with auto shut-off
Cuisinart 6QT Air Fryer
Cuisinart’s 6-quart basket fryer has five cooking functions and five presets, and the parts are dishwasher safe. The brand has been making countertop appliances for decades and the build quality reflects that. A solid, unexciting pick that will probably outlast the trendier units.
- 6-quart basket capacity
- 5 cooking functions and 5 presets
- Dishwasher-safe parts
Cosori TurboBlaze 6QT
The Cosori TurboBlaze sits at bestseller rank #1 in its category, which is the most reliable signal you can get that an air fryer is doing its job. PFAS-free ceramic coating, nine functions, and the temperature range goes from 90 to 450 degrees, which is wider than most. The discount is the smallest in this lineup but the product is the best-reviewed.
- Bestseller rank #1 in category
- PFAS-free ceramic coating
- 90 to 450 degree temperature range, 9 functions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best dual basket air fryer for a family?
For most families of four to six, the Beelicious Pro 12QT or the Mirtan 12.6QT are the strongest dual basket picks this week. Both have SyncFinish or Match Cook features that let two different foods finish at the same time, which is the whole point of a two-zone fryer. The Mirtan fits a six-pound whole chicken if you need that kind of capacity.
Is an air fryer toaster oven combo better than a basket air fryer?
It depends on your counter space and what you already own. A combo like the Ninja SP151 replaces both a toaster oven and a basket fryer, which is useful in a small kitchen. A basket air fryer heats faster and gets crispier results, but you lose the ability to bake a sheet pan of cookies.
Are the Memorial Day air fryer discounts real?
Most of the markdowns in this week’s lineup are tracking against legitimate recent prices, not inflated MSRPs. The Instant Pot 4QT Mini at 46% off and the Beelicious Pro 12QT at 60% off are the deepest cuts I’ve tracked this month for those specific models. The shallower 25 to 33% discounts on Cosori and Cuisinart are normal for these brands and not Memorial Day specific.
How big of an air fryer do I need?
One to two people can usually get by with a 4-quart unit like the Instant Pot Mini. Three to four people are better off with a 5 to 6-quart single basket or a 9-quart dual basket. Five or more people, or anyone who batch cooks on Sundays, should look at a 12-quart dual basket like the Beelicious Pro or Mirtan.
Are dual basket air fryers worth it over single basket?
Yes if you cook two different foods regularly, no if you mostly reheat or cook one thing at a time. The whole value of a dual basket is being able to run chicken thighs at one temperature and roasted vegetables at another, finishing simultaneously. If you don’t use that feature, you’ve paid for a bigger appliance than you needed. You can browse all deals if you want to compare with other kitchen picks.
This week’s home & kitchen aisle leaned hard into air fryers, with discounts spanning 24% on the Cosori TurboBlaze combo bundle up to 60% on the Beelicious Pro 12QT dual basket. The dual basket category had the deepest real cuts, the toaster oven combo from Ninja held steady at 36%, and trusted brand singles from BLACK+DECKER and Cuisinart settled in the 33% range. Most of these markdowns are tracking against legitimate recent street prices, not inflated MSRPs, which isn’t always the case during holiday weekends.
If I were spending my own money this week, the Beelicious Pro 12QT is the standout. Stacked design, PFAS-free coating, dishwasher-safe baskets, and the deepest percentage cut on a two-zone unit I’ve tracked this month. The Instant Pot Mini Vortex Plus is the other one I’d grab, especially if you’re cooking for one or two and want a name-brand fallback. I’d skip the Ludatido unless you specifically want a 9-quart at a lower price point, since the bestseller rank is high enough that it’s a less-tested bet than the Mirtan or Beelicious.
Looking ahead, expect kitchen appliance discounts to soften by mid-June once Memorial Day inventory clears, then pick back up in late June as Prime Day teasers start rolling out. Instant Pot has been discounting aggressively for two weeks running, so if you want one and the current cut isn’t deep enough, waiting two or three weeks is reasonable. For dual basket models, this is probably the floor for the next month or so. If you missed last week’s home cleaning picks, those are still on the site.
