This story is part of Amazon Prime Day 2021, CNET’s guide on everything you need to know and how to make sure you get the best deal.

Early Prime Day air fryer deals have already started hitting and we expect the price drops to continue during Amazon’s big two-day sale which starts in just a few hours. The trendy ovens make crispy snacks that taste like they been fried but the not-so-dirty secret is that there’s no frying involved. Instead, air fryers lean on super hot, fast-circulating air to replicate the effects of oil-frying but with none of the unwanted calories and fat. This is just one man’s opinion, but I often find the food that comes out of my air fryer even more delicious since it’s not weighed down by all that grease. I use mine almost every day for everything from chicken wings and fries to broiled salmon and crispy veggie sticks. 

When choosing an air fryer you have one big decision to make: Certain models are just made to air fry and they’re generally a bit cheaper but you will be limited in what you can do. Then here are larger hybrid countertop convection ovens with air fry function. With this type, you can generally bake, broil, reheat, defrost and warm in addition to air fry. They preheat faster than most big ovens and cook faster, too. Both versions are great and it really comes down to want you to plan to cook, the counter space you can give up and how much you want to spend. 

The good news is you won’t have to spend much, especially if you snap up one of these air fryer deals. Basic air fryers with solo function start at around $25. The hybrid ovens range from $150-$300 but with these Prime Day deals, you can score one for closer to $100. 

We’re tracking the best early Prime Day air fryer deals (see below) and will continue to update as new sales pop off up until the big sale — June 21-22 — so check back often.