Air Fryers That Fit Under a Cabinet: Documented Heights + Clearance (2026)

The only unit here with a documented total under 36 cm: 24.9 cm of body plus the smallest published clearance requirement in the group (10.2 cm per its manual) = 35.1 cm. That fits under effectively every standard cabinet — and even many shelves. The trade, as always with this unit, is the 1.0 L single-serving basket.

What published reviews agree on: Both published reviews agree the EAF1121 is a capable single-person unit: very small footprint, simple dials, dishwasher-safe pan/rack, crispy results with little oil. Both flag the same limits — the 1.1 qt basket means batch cooking for more than one, no presets, and battered foods won't match deep-frying. Tone differs: Circa AirFryer is enthusiastic; Cooking Down Home gives a qualified recommendation citing consumer-grade build. No retailer aggregate could be verified. — Circa AirFryer — EAF1121 review · Cooking Down Home — EAF-1121X review

A documented 22.6 cm body plus an explicit manual rule — 'at least 6 inches of clearance on top and in the back' (15.2 cm) — totals 37.8 cm under a cabinet, on the smallest documented footprint of the whole comparison (21.1 × 21.1 cm). Chefman's clearance rule is stricter than most, but at least they print one.

What published reviews agree on: Sources agree it's genuinely compact, quiet, easy to use and clean (dishwasher-safe basket), and suited to 1–2 people; TechGearLab scored it 70/100, praising quiet operation and juicy proteins but measuring temperatures below the setpoint and less-crispy fries. Owner sentiment runs stronger: Best Buy variants show roughly 4.7/5 across ~135–255 reviews each. Main tradeoffs per all sources: small capacity, no presets. — TechGearLab — Chefman 2 Qt Mini review (70/100) · Best Buy — TurboFry 2 Qt Digital (RJ38-2D) owner reviews · Zynuvo — Chefman 2 Qt Mini review

If you need a genuine 2-person basket under a cabinet, this is the documented pick: 26.7 cm tall plus a printed 13 cm clearance requirement = 39.7 cm total, inside the ~45 cm of a standard under-cabinet gap. The manual states both numbers plainly — as it should.

What published reviews agree on: Consumer Reports names it one of its best small air fryers, with high marks for easy controls and quiet operation; Woman & Home calls it exceptional value with fast cook times. Both note it serves one to two people (CR measured usable capacity at 1.7 qt), and Woman & Home found presets tend to slightly overcook. Aggregated Reddit owner feedback is more mixed, with praise for size and price and some durability complaints. — Consumer Reports — Best Small Air Fryers · Woman & Home review · RedditRecs owner-review aggregation

Documented 28.1 cm body plus the manual's 5-inch (12.7 cm) spacing rule totals 40.8 cm — still workable under most standard cabinets, but its 34.5 cm documented depth claims more counter than anything else in this list. Fine if depth isn't your constraint.

What published reviews agree on: No rating assigned: fewer than two usable model-specific sources exist. No published expert review of the AFBD22-0BD could be verified (TechGearLab's known Purifry review covers the older dial model; Consumer Reports reviewed the larger AFBD62-0BD), and owner data is thin and inconsistent across retailers. — TechGearLab — Purifry review (older dial model, not AFBD22-0BD) · Home Depot — AFBD22-0BD listing

The clearest printed clearance rule in the class — 'at least 5 in / 13 cm above and around' — but also the tallest documented body here (29.8 cm), so the total is 42.8 cm. That still clears a standard 45 cm gap, barely; measure yours before buying. Credit where due: Instant documents everything you need to decide.

What published reviews agree on: Sources agree it's a very compact, simple, affordable fryer that does its best work on frozen foods and single portions (TechRadar; TechGearLab 61/100). They diverge on downsides: TechGearLab reports temperatures running low at 400°F and hard cleaning, while Best Buy owners average a much friendlier 4.5/5 (17 reviews), praising the small footprint. — TechRadar review · TechGearLab tested review (61/100) · Best Buy customer reviews (4.5/5)

The body is short (23.2 cm documented) and the footprint tidy — but COMFEE' publishes no numeric clearance requirement in any official document we found, only a generic warning to keep it away from walls. We can't verify an under-cabinet fit for you, so we rank it behind every model whose maker does the paperwork.

What published reviews agree on: The two hands-on reviews found agree it's a strong budget buy: compact, quiet, beginner-friendly dials with a printed cook chart, easy-clean basket, crisp results (BuyersPick 4.25/5). Both note the 2.1 qt capacity forces batch cooking beyond 1–2 people; TheTechCircuit relays user reports that dial temperature markings don't always match actual temperatures. No retailer aggregate rating could be verified. — BuyersPick — COMFEE' Compact 2.1 Qt review (4.25/5) · TheTechCircuit — COMFEE' 2.1 Quart review

Dash's manual actively warns against operating under wall cabinets without giving a number — the most honest reading is that Dash doesn't want this unit under a cabinet at all. On an open counter it's a fine compact pick (see our small-kitchens guide); for this specific question, the documentation says no.

What published reviews agree on: Sources sharply disagree: Consumer Reports calls the DCAF260 the highest-rated air fryer it has tested (ease of use, cleanup, quiet), while TechGearLab scores it 65/100 citing uneven browning and temps ~13°F cool; Real Homes lands between, noting unreliable built-in time/temp guidance. Target owners rate the closely related Express variant 4.5/5 across 345 reviews. All agree: compact, cheap, best for one or two people. — Consumer Reports — Best Small Air Fryers · TechGearLab tested review (65/100) · Real Homes review · Target owner ratings (4.5/5, 345 reviews; Express variant)

SharkNinja requires 'adequate space above and on all sides' — and never defines adequate. Combined with a documented 33.0 cm body, the honest answer is that an under-cabinet fit can't be verified from the documentation, and at this height the margin in a standard gap would be slim anyway.

What published reviews agree on: Expert and owner sources agree it's a reliable, easy-to-use 4-quart basket fryer with dishwasher-safe parts that crisps well: Real Homes rates it 4.5/5, TechRadar 4/5 (UK AF100), and Target owners average 4.57/5 across 1,310 reviews. Consistent criticisms: the basket is small for families, food cooks faster than recipe times suggest, and the glossy exterior shows fingerprints. — Real Homes review (4.5/5) · TechRadar review (AF100UK) · Target owner ratings (4.57/5, 1,310 reviews)