India, July 4 -- If you ask me, buy both.

Fill your kitchen with gadgets, cook every single day, take far too many food photos and accept that your camera roll will slowly become a gallery of grilled paneer, crispy potatoes and banana bread. Sadly, that is not the answer you came here for.

Kitchen counter space is limited, budgets are real, and most of us want one appliance that earns its keep. So, if your goal is healthier meals, quicker dinners and less time washing greasy pans, which one deserves a spot in your kitchen? The short answer is simple. For most people, it is the air fryer.

The longer answer depends on one thing. How much time do you genuinely enjoy spending in the kitchen? An air fryer is built for convenience. It is fas...