Category AI Visibility Report
Air Fryers AI Visibility Report 2026: Top Brands & Buyer Topics in AI Search
Data updated 2026-08-27 · 30-day window · ChatGPT · Google AI Mode · Google AI Overviews
≈26,820
Est. AI queries / month
26
Buyer topics monitored
10
Brands on the AI shelf
Key insights
- Over the last 30 days, GEOly monitored 26 buyer topics in Air Fryers across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews — an estimated 26,820 AI queries per month.
- Ninja leads the AI shelf with 30.2% of brand mentions, followed by Cosori (16.5%) and Cuisinart (7.4%). The top three hold 54.1% combined — a concentrated shelf where challengers need a differentiated topic wedge.
- The highest-demand topic is “Dual basket and dual zone air fryers” (top keyword “dual basket air fryers”, ~3,600 searches/mo).
- AI answers lean on rtings.com most (27.8% of citations) — earning presence on these sources is the shortest path to being recommended.
Brands AI recommends most
Share of brand mentions across AI answers in the last 30 days (Share of Model).
| # | Brand | AI mentions | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ninja | 4,553 | 30.2% |
| 2 | Cosori | 2,485 | 16.5% |
| 3 | Cuisinart | 1,120 | 7.4% |
| 4 | Instant | 888 | 5.9% |
| 5 | Breville | 556 | 3.7% |
| 6 | Philips | 510 | 3.4% |
| 7 | Chefman | 475 | 3.2% |
| 8 | Gourmia | 443 | 2.9% |
| 9 | Instant Pot | 378 | 2.5% |
| 10 | Dash | 376 | 2.5% |
What shoppers ask AI
Buyer topics monitored in this category, with estimated monthly AI queries and the top Google keyword behind each topic.
| Topic | Est. AI queries / mo | Top keyword | Search volume / mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dual basket and dual zone air fryers | ≈4,150 | dual basket air fryers | 3,600 |
| Air fryer health and safety questions | ≈4,056 | are air fryers healthy | 2,400 |
| Stainless steel air fryers | ≈3,875 | stainless steel air fryers | 3,600 |
| Red and pink air fryers | ≈3,863 | pink air fryers | 4,400 |
| Outdoor and commercial air fryers | ≈3,840 | commercial air fryers | 3,600 |
| Easy-to-clean air fryers | ≈3,525 | easy to clean air fryers | 1,300 |
| Teflon-free and BPA-free air fryers | ≈3,511 | bpa free air fryers | 1,900 |
| Glass and ceramic air fryers | — | glass air fryers | 40,500 |
| Ceramic air fryers | — | ceramic air fryer | 8,100 |
| Air fryer toaster ovens | — | best air fryers toaster ovens | 6,600 |
| Mini and large capacity air fryers | — | large air fryer | 6,600 |
| Glass air fryers | — | glass air fryer | 40,500 |
| Non-toxic air fryers | — | non toxic air fryer | 33,100 |
| Retailer-specific air fryers | — | sur la table air fryers | 8,100 |
| Compact, small, and mini air fryers | — | portable air fryers | 60,500 |
| Large capacity air fryers | — | large capacity air fryers | 6,600 |
Sources AI cites in this category
Root domains AI engines cited most when answering category queries in the last 30 days.
| Domain | Citations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| rtings.com | 555 | 27.8% |
| reddit.com | 430 | 21.5% |
| consumerreports.org | 181 | 9.1% |
| techgearlab.com | 109 | 5.5% |
| homesandgardens.com | 105 | 5.3% |
| goodhousekeeping.com | 99 | 5% |
| foodandwine.com | 73 | 3.7% |
| techradar.com | 60 | 3% |
FAQ
Which brands do AI assistants recommend most for air fryers?
Over the last 30 days the top brands by AI mention share are: Ninja (30.2%), Cosori (16.5%), Cuisinart (7.4%), Instant (5.9%), Breville (3.7%). Data from GEOly's continuous monitoring across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews.
How many people ask AI about air fryers?
GEOly estimates ~26,820 AI queries per month in this category across 26 buyer topics, led by “Dual basket and dual zone air fryers”.
Which sources do AI engines cite for air fryers?
The most-cited domains are: rtings.com, reddit.com, consumerreports.org, techgearlab.com, homesandgardens.com. Building brand presence on these sources is the most direct way to win AI recommendations.
Methodology
GEOly continuously runs category buyer prompts across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, Google AI Overviews and records which brands are mentioned and which sources are cited. Figures aggregate a 30-day window; AI query volumes are modeled estimates from keyword demand and AI-adoption share. Data: GEOly MCP Server, updated 2026-08-27.
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