If you’ve ever wondered why some air fryers crisp your fries perfectly while others leave them soggy, the secret’s in the heating element. Not all air fryers are created equal, and the type of heater inside—whether it’s traditional coil, halogen, or advanced infrared—can make or break your cooking experience.
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- Best for 15cm spare fit: Tools compatible with Air Fryer Spare Parts Diameter 15CM 220V 50HZ 1650W Heating Element Heater Heating Tray for Compatible with Compatible with Philips Air Fryer Replacement
- Best for efficient heat circulation: KiBcsLic Electric Heater Tubular Fitting
- Best for high-temp finned: ToolRise Finned Heating Element Electric Coil Dry Heater Tube 304SUS Air Fryer Heating Element Heating Wire M16 Thread 110V 220V 380V 1KW/1.2KW/1.5KW(220V 2KW 300mm OD)
- Best for rapid 1700w replacement: Electric Fryer Heating Element for 81/82/83 Electric Countertop Fryers
- Best for diy repair tube: KiBcsLic Electric Heater Tubular Fitting
- Best for 11-in-1 versatile: COSORI Ceramic Air Fryer Toaster Oven Combo
- Best for dual-element grill: GoWISE USA 14.7-Quart Air Fryer Grill with Dual Heating Elements & Oven with Rotisserie
- Best for concentric heat tube: Etyldya Electric Oven Heating Tube Replacement
- Best for flat-sealed ceramic: COSORI 11-in-1 Ceramic Air Fryer Toaster Oven Combo
- Best for 5400w nickel upgrade: SUMNEW Upgraded 279838 Dryer Heating Element Kit
Product Comparison: Best Air Fryer Heating Element
15cm Spare Fit
Tools compatible with Air Fryer Spare Parts Diameter 15CM 220V 50HZ 1650W Heating Element Heater Heating Tray for Compatible with Compatible with Philips Air Fryer Replacement
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Efficient Heat Circulation
KiBcsLic Electric Heater Tubular Fitting, Air Fryer Electric Heating Tube, Burner Surface Element for Air Fryer Surface Burner, 15.7cm
KiBcsLic
- 【Material】Crafted from metal, this heating tube offers great heat resistance and durability, ensuring reliable performance even with frequent use
- 【Easy to Install】Suitable for standard halogen ovens and air fryers, this accessory is easy to install without the need for modifications or professional assistance
- 【Package Included】Package includes a air fryer electric heating tube for convenient replacement
- 【Feature】Innovative concentric circle design promotes efficient heat circulation, optimizing cooking results and prevent uneven heating for perfectly cooked meals
- 【Application】Ideal for DIY repairs, simply replace worn out components to your appliances functionality quickly and effortlessly
High-Temp Finned
ToolRise Finned Heating Element Electric Coil Dry Heater Tube 304SUS Air Fryer Heating Element Heating Wire M16 Thread 110V 220V 380V 1KW/1.2KW/1.5KW(220V 2KW 300mm OD)
ToolRise
- [Easy Installation]: The product structure is well-designed, with a variety of sizes and specifications, it can be easily applied to a variety of equipment and systems
- [Good Thermal Performance]: Uniform heating, good thermal performance, high thermal efficiency
- [High Temperature]: High temperature, not easy to age, long service life
- [Fast Thermal Conductivity]: Stable performance, fast thermal conductivity
- [Application]: Widely used in a variety of ovens, bakery rooms, heat preservation, air-conditioning equipment, food, food utensils
Rapid 1700W Replacement
Electric Fryer Heating Element for 81/82/83 Electric Countertop Fryers, Spare Power Head Fryer Part with Guard, Plate,1700W, 110V(1PC)
TANGME
- This heating element for countertop fryers is a direct replacement for the one that came with your unit. Use it to replace a worn out or broken element to keep your unit working at its best for as long as possible
- This heating element is suitable for TANGME's 6.35QT, 2x6.35QT and 23.5Qt electric fryers, It is also suitable for commercial electric fryers of model 81.82.83 in the market
- The heating element is a vital part of your fryer, providing the power needed to bring the oil up to temperature and keep it there for consistent results. If your fryer needs a new element, be sure to replace it promptly
- 1700W rapid heating element, If you want to replace your fryer part, choose 1pc or 2pcs heating elements, Make sure that the buckle of your heating element with the body part fits properly
DIY Repair Tube
KiBcsLic Electric Heater Tubular Fitting, Air Fryer Electric Heating Tube, Burner Surface Element for Air Fryer Surface Burner, 14.5cm
KiBcsLic
- 【Material】Crafted from metal, this heating tube offers great heat resistance and durability, ensuring reliable performance even with frequent use
- 【Easy to Install】Suitable for standard halogen ovens and air fryers, this accessory is easy to install without the need for modifications or professional assistance
- 【Package Included】Package includes a air fryer electric heating tube for convenient replacement
- 【Feature】Innovative concentric circle design promotes efficient heat circulation, optimizing cooking results and prevent uneven heating for perfectly cooked meals
- 【Application】Ideal for DIY repairs, simply replace worn out components to your appliances functionality quickly and effortlessly
11-in-1 Versatile
COSORI Ceramic Air Fryer Toaster Oven Combo, 11-in-1 Flat-Sealed Heating Elements for Easy Cleanup, Innovative Burner Function, 6 Accessories & Recipes, 26QT, Silver, Stainless Steel
COSORI
- 𝟏𝟏 𝐅𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒: Airfry, Air Bake, Air Roast, Air Sous Vide, Bagel, Toast, Pizza, Proof, Broil, Dehydrate, Reheat. Prepare a wide range of dishes effortlessly
- 𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐕𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐁𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐑 𝐅𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍: Leave the door open and use the burner function to cook eggs and other pan-fried food
- 𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐘 𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐍 and 𝐐𝐔𝐈𝐂𝐊 𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘 𝐌𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐒: 3 Flat-sealed ceramic heating elements, Top, bottom, and back, not only cook food quickly and evenly, you can keep the oven clean at all times by simply easy wiping after each use
- 𝐅𝐀𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘 𝐒𝐈𝐙𝐄𝐃: Cook for 3-5 people with the 26 qt / 25 L air fryer toaster oven, which can fit a 12-inch pizza, 6*2 slices of bread, or 5 lb whole chicken. Serve more food with large capacity
- 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓'𝐒 𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐃: : 1 x air fryer toaster oven, 1 x fry basket, 1 x sheet tray, 1 x wire rack, 1 x splatter guard, 1 x standing rack, and 1 x user manual, 1 x recipe book
Dual-Element Grill
GoWISE USA 14.7-Quart Air Fryer Grill with Dual Heating Elements & Oven with Rotisserie, Dehydrator, Preheat and Broil Functions + 11 Accessories with 2 Recipe Books (Stainless Steel/Black), Ultimate
GoWISE
- Why settle for 1 when you can have 2. The GoWISE ultimate air fryer grill is built with dual heating elements designed to heat faster, evenly and cut your cooking time. It combines the design of an oven with air fryer technology to give you everything you need in the kitchen. Take full control of heating with manual mode that allows you to choose between bottom, top or dual heating. With dual heating and rapid air technology, this air fryer allows you to air fry, grill, sear, dehydrate, roast, toast, bake, and more in one appliance.
- This air fryer comes with a heavy duty cast aluminum nonstick grill plate featured with one-of-a-kind design to sit right on top of the bottom heating element for faster and even heating, so you can bring the grilling indoors any day of the week. Its nonstick surface makes cleaning up easy and gets rid of the elbow work needed to scrub and scrap residue from a regular outdoor grill.
- The ultimate air fryer grill’s cooking interior and exterior are built with stainless steel designed to heat up quickly and withstand high cooking temperatures up to 450°F, so you can sit at dinner table faster. Designed to take a permanent spot on your countertop, it features a glass touch control panel and white lit display to look sophisticated and match any kitchen.
- Check for doneness easily with the interior oven light and the see-through glass door. The heavy-duty glass door is designed with safety hinges designed to allow the user to open the door at 2 levels.
- At GoWISE, we believe that less is more, the Ultimate Air fryer grill comes with the grill plate and 10 extra accessories, so you can do more with one appliance. It comes with stainless steel silicone-tipped tongs, 2 mesh racks, shallow mesh basket, rotisserie rod and forks, rotisserie cage, rotisserie skewers, and a drip pan. It also features 11 presets, such as grill, broil, fries, chicken, pizza and more along 3 cooking functions, rotisserie, keep warm, and preheat.
- The new preheat function heats the air fryer grill to the optimal temperature for a desired setting and lets you know when its time to put your food in. It is also designed to go into standby mode as a safety feature if you forget to put your food in.
- Dehydrate too. The ultimate air fryer grill comes with a dehydrating preset with a temperature range between 90°F to 130°F and up to 8 hours cooking time, so you can make jerky, fruit leather, dried herbs or tasty treats for your furry friends
- The Ultimate air fryer grill comes with not 1, but 2 recipe books to get you started on exploring all that your new kitchen gadget has to offer. Choose from a variety of meals to make for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert or get started on dehydrating with 20 step by step recipes and a guide on how to dehydrate. Need more inspiration. GoWISE is constantly sharing new video recipes, blogs and seasonal recipe books. We also have a whole community of influencers and everyday users sharing their recipes in social media
- All GoWISE USA products come with a 30-day money back guarantee, 1-year warranty and forever support from GoWISE customer care. Registered products receive an additional warranty coverage within 14 days of purchase.
- Outer dimensions: 15” H x 13” W x 12.5” D; Inner dimensions: 8” H x 10.25” W x 9.75” D; 1700 Watts; Temperature range: 120°F to 450°F; Timer: 60 minutes; Top, bottom, and dual heating; ETL listed
Concentric Heat Tube
Etyldya Electric Oven Heating Tube Replacement, Burner Surface Element for Air Fryer Surface Burner, 13.6cm
Etyldya
- 【Feature】Innovative concentric circle design promotes efficient heat circulation, optimizing cooking results and prevent uneven heating for perfectly cooked meals
- 【Package Included】Package includes a air fryer electric heating tube for convenient replacement
- 【Material】Crafted from metal, this heating tube offers great heat resistance and durability, ensuring reliable performance even with frequent use
- 【Application】Ideal for DIY repairs, simply replace worn out components to your appliances functionality quickly and effortlessly
- 【Easy to Install】Suitable for standard halogen ovens and air fryers, this accessory is easy to install without the need for modifications or professional assistance
Flat-Sealed Ceramic
COSORI 11-in-1 Ceramic Air Fryer Toaster Oven Combo, Flat-Sealed Heating Elements for Easy Cleanup, Innovative Burner Function, 5 Accessories & Recipes, 26QT, Silver, Stainless Steel
COSORI
- 𝟏𝟏-𝐢𝐧-𝟏 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: Bagel, Pizza, Air Fry, Air Bake, Air Roast, Air Sous Vide, Proof, Broil, Dehydrate, and Reheat. Prepare a wide range of dishes effortlessly
- 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐲 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: Flat-sealed heating elements for easy wiping. Keep your oven pristine after every use.
- 𝐈𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐕𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐁𝐔𝐑𝐍𝐄𝐑 𝐅𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍: Leave the door open and use the burner function to cook eggs and other pan-fried food
- 𝟑 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: Top, bottom, and back ceramic heating elements cook food quickly and evenly
- 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓'𝐒 𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐋𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐃: : 1*air fryer toaster oven, 1*fry basket, 1*sheet tray, 1*wire rack, 1*splatter guard, 1*standing rack, and 1*user manual, 1*recipe book
5400W Nickel Upgrade
SUMNEW Upgraded 279838 Dryer Heating Element Kit, 5400W 240V, Compatible with Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag, Roper, Estate, Inglis, KitchenAid, Crosley, Amana etc.
SUMNEW
- 279838 Dryer Heating Element Kit Includes: 1 x 279838 dryer heating element, 1 x WP3392519 thermal fuse, 1x3977393 Thermal Cut-off Switch, 1 x WP3977767 dryer thermostat, 1 x WP3387134 cycle thermostat. Whirlpool dryer heating element can solve these problems such as dryer would not heat up, just ran cold, dryer not heating. kenmore maytag whirlpool heating element for dryer, Rated at: 5400 Watts 240 Volts, and has 2- 5/16" male terminals
- Upgrade Heating Technology: 279838 dryer heating element with higher nickel alloy content. Increase the content of nickel and chromium to 95%, thus making the heating element produce more intensive energy. In addition, the heating line of the heating element is 25% longer than other ordinary dryer replacement parts. Our heating wire has passed the factory test and fully conforms to the international OEM standard
- Replacement Part Number: 279838 heating element replacement for numbers: 279837, 279838, 279838A, 279838VP, 3398064, 3403585, 8565582, AP3094254, W10724237; the 279838 dryer heating element fit for most brand Whirlpool, Kenmore Maytag, KitchenAid, Roper Dryer, Crosley, Estate, Amana, Inglis, Admiral, Magic Chef
- 3387134 Replace Part Numbers: 2011, 2893, AP6008270, PS11741405, 306910, 3387134, 3387135, 3387139, ET187, WP3387134VP, EAP11741405; 3977393 Replace part numbers: 279816VP, 3399848, 2651, 279816, 3977393, AP3094244
- 3977767 Replace part numbers: 3399693, 3977767, WP3977767VP, L250-80F, AP3131941, PS351925, 898078, EAP351925; 3392519 Replace part numbers: 3388651, 3392519, 694511, 80005, WP3392519VP, G4AP0500, PS11741460, AP6008325, EAP11741460
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Buying Guide
FAQs
What should I look for when choosing a replacement heating element for my air fryer?
First, verify the voltage and wattage specifications of your original element to ensure compatibility. Look for materials like metal or ceramic that offer high heat resistance and long service life. Consider the design—concentric or finned elements can improve heat circulation and reduce hot spots. Finally, check if the product includes installation accessories or instructions.
How do metal tubular heating tubes compare to ceramic flat‑sealed elements?
Metal tubular tubes, such as the KiBcsLic and Etyldya models, provide rapid heat transfer and are easy to replace, making them ideal for DIY repairs. Ceramic flat‑sealed elements, like those in the COSORI 11‑in‑1 toaster oven, deliver more even heating across the cooking chamber and are easier to clean. Metal tubes may wear faster under continuous high‑temperature use, while ceramic elements typically last longer but are less interchangeable across different appliance brands.
Are the finned heating elements from ToolRise suitable for both home and commercial ovens?
Yes, the ToolRise finned heating element is designed for uniform heating and high thermal efficiency, which benefits both residential and commercial settings. Its robust construction resists aging and can operate at higher temperatures without degradation. However, ensure the element’s size and mounting style match your specific oven model before purchasing.
What value does a dual‑heating‑element air fryer like the GoWISE USA model offer over single‑element units?
Dual heating elements provide faster pre‑heat times and more consistent temperature distribution, reducing cooking time for larger batches. The ability to select top, bottom, or combined heating gives greater control over browning and crispiness. While dual‑element models are typically pricier, the time savings and versatility often justify the extra cost for frequent cooks.
Can I install a replacement heating tube myself, or do I need professional help?
Most tubular heating tubes, such as the KiBcsLic and Etyldya products, are marketed as easy‑install with no modifications required, making DIY replacement feasible for most users. Ensure the appliance is unplugged, follow the included instructions, and verify that the tube’s mounting brackets align correctly. If you are uncomfortable working with electrical components, seeking professional assistance is advisable.
How important is the concentric circle design found in some heating tubes?
The concentric circle design promotes efficient heat circulation, helping to eliminate uneven heating zones within the fryer cavity. This results in more consistent cooking results and can reduce the need for manual stirring or rotating food. While not essential, it adds a performance edge, especially for recipes that require precise temperature control.
What are the cost‑benefit considerations when buying a high‑wattage heating element like the 1700W model for countertop fryers?
Higher wattage elements heat up faster and maintain temperature more reliably, which can improve cooking speed and food quality. However, they may draw more power, so ensure your kitchen outlet can handle the load. The upfront cost is higher, but the improved performance and longer lifespan often offset the expense compared to lower‑wattage replacements.