I swore by Ninja for non-toxic air fryers - until this affordable alternative

There's a new name muscling in on the best non toxic air fryers list, and it isn't Ninja. Salter's Crisp & Go has just landed, bringing the clear-glass, ceramic-coated air fryer bundle to a price point that actually feels sane.

If you've been eyeing up a glass air fryer since Ninja's Crispi and Crispi Pro made the "chemical-free countertop" a possibility, you'll know the appeal: you can watch your dinner cook, and you're not second-guessing what's coating the basket. Salter clearly know it too. They've already built a tall, slim answer to the Ninja DoubleStack and a stripped-back model for total beginners, and this new glass launch might be their sharpest move yet.

My own test kitchen is tiny, so the real tell of a good launch is whether I clear counter space for it. Out of the 150-plus air fryers I've put through their paces, the Salter Crisp & Go is the one that's currently refusing to be packed away. My family have already started laying claim to it.

Salter Crisp And Go Portable Air Fryer review

• Dimensions: 29.4 cm (W) x 25.0 cm (D) x 27.2 cm (H)
• Weight: Approx. 5.7 kg
• Capacity: 4L and 1.5L
• Power: 1500 watts
• Temperature Range: 90°C to 200°C
• Warranty: 3 years

Who would the Salter Crisp And Go Portable Air Fryer suit?

• Non-toxic kitchens looking for safer ways to air fry, without PFAS or other nasty chemicals lurking in the coating
• New air fryer users who like the idea of glass construction, so they can keep an eye on exactly how their food is cooking
• Kitchens cooking on a budget, since this delivers on quality without asking you to compromise on price

The Salter ticks all three boxes of what I'd call the holy trinity of what makes an air fryer worth buying.

First, and most importantly, it comes without the chemical concerns that plague so many designs, especially the cheaper ones that have been exposed over the past year. The non-stick coating is ceramic, and the main body is glass: both choices that take the worry off your mind the second you start cooking. It's worth noting, though, that glass does add a little heft compared with some of the lighter, plastic-bodied alternatives on the market.

Second, it's refreshingly easy to use. There are four pre-sets alongside a digital interface for temperature and time, so you're never overcomplicating something that should be simple. In my experience testing every air fryer under the sun, these are genuinely the only functions most people ever touch anyway.

And finally, there's the price tag. It's rare to find innovation and non-toxic credentials at a price that suits real budgets, but the Salter Crisp & Go really, truly does..

What is the Salter Crisp And Go Portable Air Fryer like to use?

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For context, every air fryer I test goes through the same gauntlet: chips, fish fingers, roasted vegetables, a cake, and a reheated pizza, all on repeat, until I've got a proper gauge of its versatility. Most models go back in their box the moment testing wraps, but the Salter didn't. I couldn't bring myself to pack it away; two weeks later, my family don't know what they'd do without it. Even my mum, who has never quite understood air fryers (and therefore never quite understood my job either), had it finally click. She's been waxing lyrical about it ever since.

So it probably won't surprise you to hear that this is a dream to use. The control panel on top gives you a digital display for temperature and time, adjustable in 5°C increments and single minutes: a standard set-up across most of the best Ninja air fryers and their rivals. Four pre-sets might sound limited on paper, but in practice, paring things back works brilliantly. Most pre-sets are really just pre-loaded combinations of time and temperature anyway, so this doesn't overwhelm a beginner, while still leaving room to grow into a more confident air fryer chef.

The two glass containers are where the Salter really earns its place among the best air fryer accessories going. Each comes with its own lid, and the rubber sleeve on the outside clicks off entirely, so they can go straight into the fridge to store leftovers, or double up as lunchboxes for the office or a picnic. The smaller pot is perfect for a side of chips, while the larger one handles your main. The one downside is that you can't run both at once, but I found the Salter fast enough to power through each dish without the first going cold, and the glass itself is a surprisingly good insulator.

Alternatives to the Salter Crisp And Go Portable Air Fryer

If you like the idea of a non-toxic air fryer like the Salter Crisp and Go, but you want to see what it's up against, here are my three favourite alternatives:

Should you buy the Salter Crisp And Go Portable Air Fryer?

Held up against the likes of other glass air fryers, the Salter Crisp & Go offers exceptional price while matching its rivals on the most important features: a non-toxic build, glass you can see through, and containers you'll still be reaching for long after the cooking's done. For anyone who wants the clear, ceramic-coated air fryer moment without the clear, ceramic-coated price tag, this is the one to buy.