Jamie, a 28-year-old from Manchester, is a man of home comforts. So much so, whenever and wherever he travels, he makes sure to take his favourite kitchen item with him
A hungry Brit always takes his air fryer with him on holiday.
Jamie, from Manchester, is a man of home comforts. So much so, whenever and wherever he travels, he makes sure to take his favourite kitchen item with him. “My air fryer is an absolute essential part of my travels, and I struggle to go away without it,” the 28-year-old said.
“From France and Italy to the USA, and from plane to train, my air fryer has come with me everywhere to ensure I’m never far from a healthy, convenient meal. It’s such a hack for me when going on holiday that I’ve even unpacked and repacked my entire car before a trip to ensure I had space to fit my air fryer in.”
New research reveals British holidaymakers are prioritising packing their air fryer over clothes or toiletries – with a quarter of millennials saying they would pay an extra baggage fee just to bring it along. It comes as air fryer owners have been urged to make sure their appliances are properly cleaned.
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For one in five Brits, air fryer access directly influences where they stay, with one in seven saying they would actively avoid accommodation without one. Over a quarter asked said they would take their air fryer on holiday if there was an easier way to transport it.
Happily for those air fryer mad survey respondents, electrical retailer AO has just unveiled the Frequent Fryer suitcase: a first-of-its-kind case custom-built to house and proudly display a single-drawer air fryer. Complete with transparent front panel, the case is specifically designed so air fryer obsessed Brits can showcase their Frequent Fryer status with pride
The bag fits within airport luggage regulations, meaning crisping croquetas in Barcelona, perfecting pomme frités in Paris and heating through a hot dog in the US has become that much easier.
Isabella Forgione, small appliance expert at AO, said: “We know how important home comforts are to our customers and for many, the air fryer tops the list. The Frequent Fryer Case is a fun but functional response to a growing trend, making it easier than ever to take a much-loved appliance on holiday.”
A Frequent Fryer case will drop at 12pm on Tuesday, August on AO’s TikTok shop, giving fans the chance to get their hands on the ultimate travel companion — but they’ll have to act fast to snap up the early model.
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Air fryers aren’t the only odd thing that Brits bring on holiday with them. A separate poll found one in 20 Brits have admitted to bringing an oven tray, toaster or kettle on holiday.
Home comforts are clearly a big deal, with 47% of people saying they’ve packed food and drink that can’t be purchased at their destination – think tea bags, baked beans and crisps to name a few.