Ninja DZ401 Foodi 10 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone XL 2-Basket Air Fryer with 2 Independent Frying Baskets, Match Cook & Smart Finish to Roast, Broil, Dehydrate for Quick, Easy Family-Sized Meals, Grey
$219.99$229.99
When Do Air Fryers Go On Sale? (Real Timing Guide)
Air fryer deals aren’t random — the dips follow a pattern
Air fryers are “on sale” constantly, but most of that is coupon rotation, bundle reshuffling, or list-price theatrics that doesn’t change the true price floor.
Real price drops tend to cluster around a few predictable triggers: major event weeks, quiet inventory clears, and older models softening when newer versions show up.
How to time an air fryer purchase without guessing
Use this guide to understand what actually causes air fryer prices to dip — and how to catch the window before the price bounces back.
What to look for
- Real price movement over 30–90 days (ignore one-day coupon noise)
- Event-week matching (Prime Day and Black Friday are when retailers actually compete)
- Model refresh timing (older versions often dip quietly when new ones appear)
- Capacity and basket layout (single vs dual) — deal depth is not the same
- Bundles that change the effective price (sometimes good, sometimes just markup)
Common mistakes
- Buying because the page says “% off” without checking price history
- Overpaying for bundles that include accessories you don’t need
- Choosing a size that’s too small (then rebuying later)
- Assuming every holiday weekend produces real drops (many don’t)
Best for
- Anyone upgrading from a small starter air fryer
- Families deciding between large single-basket vs dual-basket
- Shoppers who want to wait for a real dip instead of guessing
Air fryers tend to see their cleanest dips during major event weeks, but some of the best prices show up quietly right after — especially on older models.
A good rule: if the “deal” is driven by a rotating coupon that disappears tomorrow, it’s often not a new low — just noise.
If you’re shopping air fryers right now, browse the air fryers hub here: /blog/air-fryers.
Building out a kitchen setup too? You may want to track adjacent categories like multi-cookers and mixers — the sale windows overlap.
Products Worth Tracking
A short list of air fryers that tend to see real movement during event weeks and refresh cycles. Set an alert and buy when the price actually dips.
Ninja DZ201 Foodi 8 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone 2-Basket Air Fryer with 2 Independent Frying Baskets, Match Cook & Smart Finish to Roast, Broil, Dehydrate & More for Quick, Easy Meals, Grey
$184.99$188.99
Ninja | Air Fryer | 4 QT Capacity | 4-in1 Roast, Crisp, Roast, Reheats, & Dehydrates | Dishwasher Safe Parts | Includes 20 Easy & Healthy Recipes | Compact | Grey | AF101
$98.99$86.99
Chefman Air Fryer 8 Qt | TurboFry® 4-in-1 with 450°F Hi-Fry Option for Crispier Results | Bake, Dehydrate, Frozen | XL Nonstick Dishwasher-Safe Basket | Stainless Steel
$119.99$79.99
Ninja | Air Fryer | 6.5 QT Pro XL Capacity fits 9lbs of Wings | 6-in-1 Max Crisp, Air Fry, Roast, Bake, Reheat & Dehydrate | Nonstick Basket, Crisper Plate & Recipe Guide | Grey | AF181
$166.99$119.99
Ninja | Air Fryer | 4-in-1 Pro Air Fry, Roast, Reheat, Dehydrate | 5QT Capacity fits up to 4lbs of French Fries | 400F Max Temp | Nonstick Basket & Crisper Plate | 120V | Grey | AF141
$129.99$89.99
Instant Pot Vortex Slim XL 6QT Air Fryer that Crisps, Roasts, Reheats, Bakes, Broils & is Quiet, Space Saving, Nonstick, Dishwasher-Safe, 100+ In-App Recipes, from the Makers of Instant Pot, Black
$119.99$107.99
Instant Pot 6QT VORTEX Plus Air Fryer, 6-in-1, Air Fry, Broil, Dehydrate, Crisp, Roast, Reheat, Bake, Dishwasher-Safe Airfryer basket, from the Makers of Instant Pot, Stainless Steel
$142.99$119.95
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