I tested the new air fryer suitcase to see how practical it really is - this is how much I could fit in

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There’s an unusual travel essential Brits are refusing to leave behind on their holidays this summer - and no, it’s not SPF or a passport wallet.

According to new research, chips-obsessed Brits are taking their air fryers international – with one in five saying they’ve taken their favourite appliance away with them on holiday.

Another one in five even claim to have removed clothes or toiletries in their suitcase just to make room for their bulky cooking gadget, while nearly a quarter of 25–34-year-olds admit to paying for extra baggage just to bring one abroad.

And with 27 per cent of all Brits saying they’d take an air fryer on holiday if it were easier to transport, it’s clear the kitchen staple is becoming a packing priority.

Now, online electricals retailer AO has created a solution - the Frequent Fryer suitcase.

The first-of-its-kind suitcase is crafted from brushed aluminium and finished with a transparent front panel perfectly moulded to fit a standard single drawer air fryer – handle and all.

I was one of the first in the world to get my hands on this limited-edition suitcase, and tested it out to see just how practical it is.

Spoiler alert: not in the slightest!

While this suitcase may fit within airport luggage regulations, it’s very clear immediately that this bulky thing is going to have to go in the hold if I’m taking it abroad.

It’s definitely too big to fit under the seat in front and, due to the air-fryer-shaped lid, there’s no way this bad boy is getting in that overhead locker either.

But the real test for this suitcase was how much I was going to be able to fit into it around the 4-litre Russell Hobbs 27160 SatisFry.

Spoiler alert: not much!

No matter how hard I tried, my Birkenstock sandals were an instant no-go, so I didn’t even bother trying to get my trainers in.

I managed to pack my pyjamas, a couple of pairs of knickers (and could probably have packed a load more) as well as two small tops, and a pair of denim shorts – just enough for two days.

But when it came to my toiletries, I was forced to remove them from the clear case I always carry my minis in when I go abroad.

Instead, I had to scatter them about the suitcase – risking them leaking on my clothes and, more importantly, the air fryer.

When it came to the actual air fryer, it cooked my chips in minutes, and perfectly – and all it took was me pressing an automatic chips function on the front of the gadget.

But once I wanted to pack my air fryer back in the suitcase, I quickly realised another disastrous problem with this invention – all my clothes were now about to stink of chips.

I can’t say I’m sold on the Frequent Fryer case – but if you really can’t be without your beloved air fryer for a couple of days, you can buy one on AO’s TikTok shop from tomorrow, Tuesday 12th August, at 12pm.

To find out more, visit AO.com.