It’s fair to say that air fryers have earned their place in the kitchen. They can be economical, create access in the kitchen, and help people prepare healthier meals. But if you’re in the market for an air fryer, whether it’s your first or a replacement, the sheer number of options on the market can lead to buyer paralysis. Maybe I can help: I’ve been using the Ninja DoubleStack XL air fryer for the past few months, and its unusual design makes it the right air fryer for you.

The Ninja DoubleStack XL has two unusual features: it has two baskets, and they’re oriented vertically. Many air fryers only have one basket, or if they have two, they’re side by side. This vertical exploration speaks to a major concern of mine: maximizing counter space.

In apartments, countertop space is at a premium come move-in day, and there are even kitchens in homes that feel like an afterthought. Don’t get me wrong, the Ninja DoubleStack is by no means small. It measures 11.25 inches by 19.22 inches by 15.14 inches, which is larger than a carry-on bag on some domestic airlines. However, the DoubleStack’s design actually makes it feel like it takes up less space in my kitchen.

You do have to be smart about where you place it though. I happen to have a pretty useless corner on my counter and this air fryer fits perfectly under my cabinets without me having to work around it. I pull it out when I'm using it so it has better ventilation, but when I'm done I just push it all the way to the wall and my cats use it as a springboard to get on and off the fridge.