The Lakeland 2-in-1 Air Fryer Oven 11L proves itself as one of those uncommon kitchen improvements that delivers immediate practical benefits when preparing meals for a household of four.
Its performance impressed me so much that I’ve stored away my trusted Ninja appliance, which now gets reserved for camping holiday trips in Europe (who would have thought transporting your own air fryer on vacation was a thing? But that’s the advantage of having a car).
At £89.99 (reduced from £129.99), the Lakeland device costs significantly less than the 9.5 litre Ninja (£229.99 RRP) while offering increased practical cooking capacity and greater versatility, which perfectly suits my active household of four.
The key advantage here is the dimensions.
Users receive:
A 3.5 litre drawer specifically designed for chips, nuggets and snacks
A 7.5 litre oven-style compartment suitable for main dishes, roasts and tray bakes
11 litres of total capacity
For a family of four, this proves more important than most people realize. I frequently needed to cook in multiple batches with smaller dual-drawer Ninja-style appliances, meaning preparing a complete meal took considerably longer. Using this to cook everything simultaneously has cut my cooking time in half.
The size allows me to prepare:
A main course in one section
Chips or vegetables in the other
Or an entire tray bake dinner at once
When compared against other air fryers I’ve tested, which typically fall within the 7-10 litre range, the Lakeland 2-in-1 provides substantially more room when preparing complete meals.
Where the Lakeland truly excels is its combination oven and air fryer configuration.
Rather than simply two baskets, users get something resembling a compact countertop oven with air fryer capability. This delivers:
Superior results for pizzas, roasted vegetables and baked dishes
Improved ability to cook complete dinners rather than just snacks
Reduced evening stress from batch cooking – the whole family can eat together
For actual family dinners, that additional oven-style space transforms the experience.
The device also offers straightforward operation:
Eight preset cooking programmes (chips, jackets, pizza and similar options)
Manual temperature adjustment (ranging from 60°C to 200°C)
Either separate or synchronized cooking zones
No complicated decisions are required, making it perfect for daily use when simply wanting dinner prepared efficiently.
Cleaning proves simple as well, thanks to removable non-stick drawers and trays.
The Lakeland genuinely excels where it matters most for most households:
Larger practical cooking space
More adaptable oven-style cooking
More affordable price point (with the current summer promotion it costs considerably less – but purchase soon as the offer won’t last indefinitely)
Superior for complete family meals rather than merely snacks
Cooking method differs between oven plus air fryer versus dual basket approaches.
The Lakeland functions as a compact oven combined with an air fryer
More suitable for roasts, pizzas and baked dishes
Enables more substantial dinner preparation
Much better value for money
The Ninja operates more as a high-performance basket fryer
Superior for chips, wings, rapid meals or individual portions
Stronger synchronization features (though only on more expensive models)
If your cooking focuses more on meal preparation and dinners, the Lakeland fits better. If you prioritize crispy snacks, the Ninja performs better.
For a busy household of four, the crucial consideration is this: the Lakeland doesn’t merely compete with costlier brands like Ninja in everyday use, it actually feels more functional because of the additional space and oven-style adaptability.
At under £90, this represents one of those uncommon situations where larger capacity combined with simplicity and a lower price equals the wiser family selection.
Additionally, it includes the standard Lakeland three-year warranty and the quality construction you’d anticipate. Purchase now while £40 discount applies.