Salter Crisp & Go Review: The Air Fryer That Finally Converted Me.
I’ll admit it – I was late to the air fryer party.
Friends raved about theirs, social media was full of air fryer recipes, and every other conversation seemed to involve someone telling me how much time and money they were saving. Yet I remained unconvinced. My kitchen isn’t huge, I didn’t want another bulky appliance taking up valuable worktop space, and I wasn’t sure it would really earn its place in my home.
Then along came the Salter Crisp & Go Portable Air Fryer, and I can honestly say it’s completely changed my mind.
If you’re short on space, lead a busy lifestyle or simply want an easy way to cook, reheat and meal prep, this clever appliance could be exactly what you’re looking for.
More Than Just an Air Fryer
What makes the Crisp & Go different is that it isn’t simply designed for cooking. It’s designed around real life.
The concept is wonderfully simple. You can cook a family-sized portion in the generous 4L glass container and then divide meals into the included 1.5L portable containers ready for lunches, leftovers or meals on the go.
As someone who is often juggling work, family commitments and deadlines, this has been a genuine game changer. Instead of wondering what to take for lunch or reaching for expensive takeaways, I can batch cook at the start of the week and have several meals ready to grab from the fridge.
My future self definitely appreciates the effort.
Surprisingly Simple to Use
One of the reasons I’d resisted buying an air fryer was because I assumed there would be a learning curve. I imagined endless settings, timings and complicated instructions.
Thankfully, Salter has kept things refreshingly straightforward.
There are four easy-to-use cooking modes:
- Air Fry
- Bake
- Ultra Crisp
- Re-Crisp
That’s it.
The controls are intuitive, temperatures go up to 200°C, and the 360° viewing window means you can keep an eye on what’s cooking without constantly opening the drawer and losing heat.
For busy households, simplicity matters, and this appliance delivers exactly that.
The Crispiest Chips I’ve Ever Made
Let’s talk about chips.
Because if you’re buying an air fryer, you’re probably wondering whether it can produce that perfect crispy finish.
The answer is a resounding yes.
The Ultra Crisp setting has become my favourite feature. Chips come out beautifully golden and crispy on the outside while remaining fluffy in the middle. In fact, they’ve been some of the best homemade chips I’ve produced.
It’s also brilliant for potato wedges, chicken pieces and giving frozen favourites that extra crunch without needing lots of oil.
A Reheating Hero
One feature I didn’t expect to use quite so much is the Re-Crisp setting.
If, like me, you often have leftovers waiting in the fridge, you’ll know that reheating food can sometimes leave it disappointing and soggy.
Not here.
Pizza regains its crisp base, pastries become fresh and flaky again, and leftover chips are transformed from sad and limp back into something genuinely enjoyable.
For busy lifestyles, this setting alone is worth its weight in gold.
Perfect for Smaller Kitchens
Space is always at a premium in my kitchen, so I was delighted by how compact the Crisp & Go is.
Unlike some air fryers that dominate an entire worktop, this model has a much more manageable footprint while still offering plenty of cooking capacity.
It feels thoughtfully designed for modern homes where every inch of space counts.
Easy to Clean (Which Matters More Than We Admit)
One of my biggest frustrations with kitchen gadgets is when they’re a nightmare to clean.
Thankfully, the Crisp & Go scores highly here too.
The PFAS-free glass cooking containers and trays can simply be popped into the dishwasher, making clean-up quick and effortless. Knowing the containers are PFAS-free is another welcome bonus, particularly when you’re using them regularly for family meals and meal prep.
Cook, store, reheat and clean up all with minimal fuss.
The Verdict
The Salter Crisp & Go has achieved something I genuinely didn’t expect – it has turned me into an air fryer convert.
It’s compact, practical, easy to use and perfectly suited to modern busy lives. Whether you’re batch cooking lunches for the week, reheating leftovers, preparing family meals or simply trying to make life a little easier, it takes the hassle out of everyday cooking.
The crispy results are impressive, the meal prep functionality is incredibly useful, and the dishwasher-safe PFAS-free containers make the whole experience wonderfully convenient.
If you’ve been sitting on the fence about air fryers as long as I was, the Salter Crisp & Go might just be the appliance that changes your mind too.
For more information visit the Salter website here.
Poppy Watt