I tested air fryer models from Toshiba, Fritaire, and Our Place to find the ideal balance of form and function.

While not every type of food is best reheated in the air fryer, a lot of them are. Air fryers are the perfect way to revive leftover pizza, fried chicken, grilled meats and vegetables. A microwave heats food unevenly and tends to impart a rubbery texture. Air fryers give food a second life via convection heat for a crispy crust and even heating.

Here are seven common air fryer settings you should understand before using – or buying – one.