After a period of slower growth, the air fryer market is showing signs of recovery. According to AVC monitoring data for January 2026, category sales increased by4.2% year over year, while the average selling price rose by3.8%. Much of this growth comes from product upgrades that improve both usability and cooking performance. Among them,glass air fryershave become one of the fastest-growing product segments.
One of the biggest changes in the latest generation of air fryers is the use ofheat-resistant glass cooking chambers. Unlike traditional basket-style models, users can watch food cook without opening the appliance.
This makes it easier to monitor browning, crispness, and cooking progress in real time, reducing the risk of overcooking or undercooking. Since the cooking chamber remains closed throughout the process, heat loss is minimized and cooking temperatures stay more consistent.
Air fryers are no longer designed only for frying. According to AVC monitoring data for January 2026, many new models now combine multiple cooking modes, including:
The report also shows that66%of products now include steaming functions, while74%are equipped with viewing windows. Smart preset cooking programs have also become common on mainstream models, reflecting growing demand for multifunctional kitchen appliances.
High-speed hot air circulation remains the core technology behind air fryers, allowing them to cook food faster than many conventional ovens. Some glass models further improve heating efficiency by usingcarbon-crystal heating tubesorhalogen infrared heating elements, helping reduce preheating time.
The transparent chamber also eliminates the need for frequent basket checks, which interrupt cooking by releasing heat. Continuous visual monitoring helps maintain stable cooking temperatures and can shorten overall cooking time.
Another advantage is the use of acoating-free glass cooking chamber. Unlike non-stick coated baskets, glass does not require surface coatings, making it easier to clean and resistant to scratches or coating wear after long-term use.
Glass air fryers represent a practical upgrade rather than simply a new product style. Transparent cooking, multifunctional operation, improved heating efficiency, and coating-free food contact address several limitations of conventional basket-style air fryers.
As manufacturers continue to focus on product performance and user experience, glass air fryers are becoming an increasingly important segment of the small kitchen appliance market and are expected to remain a key direction for future product development.
