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Best air fryers

Cosori owner here. Love it. Love it so much I have 2 now...— YouTube comment · tommyg5095 · on the #1 pick, COSORI TurboBlaze

  1. 1 COSORI TurboBlazeBest overall 14 quotes
  2. 2 Ninja Foodi Dual ZoneBest for two dishes at once 11 quotes
  3. 3 Instant Pot Vortex PlusLongest track record 12 quotes
  4. 4 Ninja Air Fryer Pro / Max XLMost polarizing 10 quotes
  5. 5 ChefmanCheapest, with caveats 11 quotes
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Best overall

COSORI TurboBlaze

6-Qt, 9-in-1, single basket

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Capacity
6-qt single basket
Watch out for
Big basket holes let small food fall through, and the fan scatters light toppings

Why it ranks here. Cosori's TurboBlaze was the most praised model in every comment section and thread we read. Owners volunteer that they own two, or have 'recommended it to dozens of friends', without being asked. It also tops Amazon's air fryer sales charts, but the ranking rests on what owners say, not on sales.

Owners describe it as quiet, quick to heat and easy to clean, and several cook nearly everything in it, from whole chickens to hard-boiled eggs. The praise centres on the brushless motor, which keeps the fan quiet, the ceramic crisper tray that reaches 450°F, and a simple interface. Most bought it on sale for around $89. The one detailed complaint is the crisper basket: its holes are big enough that fries and cut vegetables fall through and burn, and the fan is strong enough to blow pepperoni and herbs off food. Customer service gets good marks.

What owners like

  • 'Cooks evenly and predictably every time, is very very quiet, and the interface is a delight', in the words of one owner a year in
  • Owners with 18 months to a few years of near-daily use report no problems, and several have bought a second one or 'recommended it to dozens of friends'
  • 'Built well, good customer service too', says a two-year owner

What owners complain about

  • The crisper basket has big holes, so fries, Brussels sprouts and cut root vegetables fall through and burn
  • The fan 'blows pepperoni off my pizza, herbs off my rolls, and grated cheese off basically everything'
  • One long-time air fryer user found it cooks unevenly even on the low fan setting, and awkward to load without burning yourself

Cosori owner here. Love it. Love it so much I have 2 now...— YouTube comment · tommyg5095

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  • I've had the Cosori Turbo Blaze since shortly after it was released. I cook 90% of my foods in the air fryer & I love the Cosori. I have recommended it to dozens of friends, & every one of them likes it as much as I do.

    YouTube comment · NRice34102 · watch the original ↗

  • Cosori owner here. Love it. Love it so much I have 2 now...

    YouTube comment · tommyg5095 · watch the original ↗

  • I have been deeply in love with my COSORI TURBO BLAZE for over a year now. Cooks evenly and predictably every time, is very very quiet, and the interface is a delight. I've been watching reviews for months and months now, and have not seen anything that would make me consider switching. Thanks for your video!

    YouTube comment · russrcook · watch the original ↗

  • Love my Cosori…. Feels and operates like a high quality product.

    YouTube comment · krehbein · watch the original ↗

  • I've been using the Cosori for years (different model), as have two other members of my family, and we're all really pleased with it.

    YouTube comment · Dela-Hela · watch the original ↗

  • I just got my first air fryer ever last year. The turbo blaze, and it's become one of the most used kitchen appliances I've ever owned. I've considered getting another, I probably get one of the other two top ranking ones from this video.

    YouTube comment · Grayald · watch the original ↗

  • I've owned 3 Air Fryers. The Cosori Turboblaze is the best one I've owned. Have had it for 18 months. Inexpensive, uses a DC Motor so fan is realatively quiet, ceramic coated crisper tray, and goes up to 450F. Use it every day. Love it.

    Reddit comment · u/JJFlash120 · r/airfryer · 2026-09-03 · read the original ↗

  • I've had the Cosori Turboblaze for 2 years, use it almost every day and I love it. Built well, good customer service too.

    Reddit comment · u/DangerousFortune1924 · r/airfryer · 2026-09-04 · read the original ↗

  • Cosori Turboblaze. I don't mind it. I don't use it as much as I thought it would. But I promised myself not to buy a lot of accessories. I like the multiple options for cooking. It's easy to use. And the cookbook is nice. Takes up a bit of counter space though.

    Reddit comment · u/WesternWitchy52 · r/airfryer · 2026-09-01 · read the original ↗

  • So, finally, after 5 years, I decided to go for a traditional drawer model, the Cosori TurboBlaze. And it is my least favourite model of all the ones I’ve used. The crisper basket has big holes, so fries, Brussels sprouts, zucchini pieces, root vegetables, etc. fall through the cracks and burn. The fan is insane. It blows pepperoni off my pizza, herbs off my rolls, and grated cheese off basically everything. Even on the lower fan setting, it cooks pretty unevenly, so you need to flip things, and not everything can be flipped. It’s also surprisingly difficult to put things in and take them out without burning yourself.

    Reddit comment · u/Kesse84 · r/airfryer · 2026-09-02 · read the original ↗

  • We have had the Cosori for a few years. Paid $89.00 for it on sale and we absolutely love it. You can pretty much cook everything in it and it’s consistently good.

    YouTube comment · thegreenman2030 · watch the original ↗

  • Just ordered the Cosori via your link, and it was discounted by 25% for $89.90! Every time your excellent reviews come out you cost me money; thanks Todd!!

    YouTube comment · artillerybuff2000 · watch the original ↗

  • Had my Cosori for two years, love it. I use it to "hard boil" eggs all the time.

    YouTube comment · herculesrockefeller8969 · watch the original ↗

  • Cosori, Ninja, Oster, Instant Pot, Philips, Cuisinart, Typhur, Chefman, Black+Decker, and Breville were tested for their heat up time, power draw and their ability to properly cook various food items such as Fries, Chicken, Cookies, and Bacon.

    YouTube review · Project Farm · 2026-01-25 · watch the original ↗

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Best for two dishes at once

Ninja Foodi Dual Zone

DZ201 (US) / AF300UK / AF400UK, two independent baskets

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Capacity
7.6-8 qt, split across two independent baskets
Watch out for
Inside runs about 20°C hotter than the dial, and syncing frozen food needs planning

Why it ranks here. This is the twin-basket model that made Ninja the name people reach for first. It is the biggest-selling air fryer on Amazon UK, r/AirFryers is full of people asking about it or defending it years in, and it is the model most often named when owners say they stopped using the oven.

Owners use the two baskets to cook two foods at once, or to sync two batches to finish together, and call it a genuine oven replacement: steaks, whole chickens, a pork joint where 'the crackling was the best I've ever made'. It cleans easily. Two things to know from owners: one measured the inside at 20°C above the dial, and the sync feature only works well with fresh food, because a frozen item waiting for the other basket starts to thaw. The silicone tabs on the crisper plates go unsightly with use, and it takes real counter space.

What owners like

  • Two baskets that can finish two different foods at the same time, called a 'game changer' by more than one owner
  • 'The big oven is redundant as there's nothing that I can't do in the Ninja', from an owner eight months in
  • Easy to clean, and owners two and three years in say it is the most used appliance in the house

What owners complain about

  • Runs hotter than the dial: one owner with a probe thermometer found 180°C on the dial gave 200°C inside
  • Sync only suits fresh food. With frozen items more than 10 to 15 minutes apart, the waiting basket starts to defrost
  • Takes real counter space, and the silicone inserts on the crisper plates 'do become unsightly after a few uses'

Great review. I've been using the Ninja DZ for 8 months now and I have to say that it is a game changer. Single bloke, family grown up and (thankfully) left home 😃. The big oven is redundant as there's nothing that I can't do in the Ninja. Steaks are so easy to do. Easy cleaning and low maintenance are a bonus.— YouTube comment · tmac160

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  • We have our Ninja Dual drawer for a year now and would endorse everything you say in this vid. It gets used every single day often more than once. Definitely worth giving workspace for.

    YouTube comment · martingilligan · watch the original ↗

  • Great review. I've been using the Ninja DZ for 8 months now and I have to say that it is a game changer. Single bloke, family grown up and (thankfully) left home 😃. The big oven is redundant as there's nothing that I can't do in the Ninja. Steaks are so easy to do. Easy cleaning and low maintenance are a bonus.

    YouTube comment · tmac160 · watch the original ↗

  • This is probably the best concise review on the Ninja dual I’ve seen, a couple things I’ve found that may be of benefit. I roasted a whole chicken, I used a Meater thermometer, i discovered that the oven temperature runs 20c above the setting, ie, 180c gives me 200c internal temp, this can make a substantial difference on longer cooks, on the 2nd chicken I did I set it to 160c and got the perfect balance of being cooked and brown crispy skin, (on my ninja) Secondly, the silicon inserts do become unsightly after a few uses, personally we’ve got used to it as they save the draw coating from extra wear, they certainly clean better in the dishwasher. It’s a proven game changer for us.

    YouTube comment · mikeb3010 · watch the original ↗

  • Cooked a joint of pork in it today and the crackling was the best I've ever made!!! Fantastic!

    YouTube comment · zephyrbear · watch the original ↗

  • Just got mine and I love it. It's so easy to clean, especially is you lightly spray it with your choice of cooking oil. It's affordable too. Great product all around. Great review.

    YouTube comment · son_of_caesar8908 · watch the original ↗

  • I have found that the sync feature is only really useful when cooking fresh foods. For frozen foods, anything more than 10-15 minutes difference between trays, means that the frozen food waiting to be cooked will start to defrost. If you based your total cooking time for that particular food because it was frozen before cooking it (as many instructions for frozen foods state on their packaging), it will change the food's final texture and overall moistness when the cooking timer ends.

    YouTube comment · CoroaEntertainment · watch the original ↗

  • I got it for 2 years and this thing is even better than the oven. I love it.

    YouTube comment · wiezel16204 · watch the original ↗

  • I purchased one three yrs ago we use this more then any appliance. The unit is easy fast no smoke and the food comes out crispy and fast .

    YouTube comment · scarletgonzales840 · watch the original ↗

  • We just purchased the Ninja Dual Basket Air Fryer from Sam’s Club yesterday. Your video sold me on it. We just cooked frozen chicken bites in it to test it out. What a difference vs microwaving. The chicken was actually crispy. Thanks for the video and thanks for the added touch of humor. I think we are going to be pleased with this air fryer.

    YouTube comment · carlagross7182 · watch the original ↗

  • Ninja Foodi Dual Zone 7.6L beats most UK options for crispy chips and simultaneous mains thanks to the sync-finish twin drawers. The redditrecs breakdown lines up with my experience: Philips scores well on build, but its single basket limits dinner for two; Instant Vortex Plus has room yet runs hotter, so you’re flipping more.

    Reddit comment · u/Titsnium · r/AirFryers · 2025-08-13 · read the original ↗

  • The Ninja Foodi Dual Zone is the biggest-selling air fryer on Amazon UK, but what's it like to use? This is an honest review, I purchased this Ninja Foodi air fryer on Amazon.

    YouTube review · Candid Clara · 2023-05-17 · watch the original ↗

3
Longest track record

Instant Pot Vortex Plus

6-Qt, single basket

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Capacity
6-qt single basket
Watch out for
The LCD screen dying after about a year, reported by two owners

Why it ranks here. The Vortex Plus has the longest track record here. Owners report three, four and a half, and six years of near-daily use, and several bought it after America's Test Kitchen picked it. It is the model most often described as still going strong.

Fans like the 6-quart basket, roomy for two, the reheat mode that has cut one owner's microwave use, and the odour filter on newer units. It is usually under $100 on sale. It runs hotter than some rivals, so food needs flipping more often. The weak point is the screen: two owners here had the LCD die after about a year, though one keeps cooking with it.

What owners like

  • The longest track record in this ranking: owners report 3, 4½ and 6 years of near-daily use
  • 'I use the microwave a lot less now since the reheat function on the vortex does such a good job'
  • Picked by America's Test Kitchen, which is why several owners bought it, and roomy enough for two people's fries and onion rings in one batch

What owners complain about

  • The LCD screen is the weak point. Two owners here had it die after about a year; one kept using the fryer anyway
  • The small viewing window 'quickly got covered in a hard to clean film'
  • Runs hotter than some rivals, so you flip food more often

Top reviewed fryer is the Instant Pot Vortex Plus 6QT. It is relatively cheaply made so the LCD display is failing but I can still use it. Double baskets have limitations.— Reddit comment · u/Caprichoso1 · r/AirFryers · 2025-11-27

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  • I bought the instant vortex a few years back after seeing ATK give it the win and it's been an excellent performer in my kitchen. I use the microwave a lot less now since the reheat function on the vortex does such a good job. I could see myself upgrading to the typhur one day, but for now I'm very happy with the vortex.

    YouTube comment · NWGR · watch the original ↗

  • I've had my Instant Pot vortex plus for 4 1/2 years now, and it's still going strong with almost daily use. My daughter-in-law and her mom each got one, and they love theirs too. Highly recommend!

    YouTube comment · rebeccamontague9811 · watch the original ↗

  • I'm single and have the instant vortex plus. I've owned it almost 3 years with no issues.

    YouTube comment · ginaalwaysavip1177 · watch the original ↗

  • I bought the instapot vortex. Love it. Now my sister has one and my 92 year old mother uses hers to cook her chicken and baked vegetables. ❤

    YouTube comment · dianegordon7482 · watch the original ↗

  • Six years with the Instant Pot air fryer, great machine!

    YouTube comment · WilliamYetman-y5j1t · watch the original ↗

  • We went from an Instant Vortex Plus to a Ninja Crispi Pro. The Vortex screen died after a year. The Crispi PRO has been great... The Vortex had a small window but it quickly got covered in a hard to clean film.

    Reddit comment · u/FlintHillsSky · r/AirFryers · 2026-04-20 · read the original ↗

  • COSORI TurboBlaze or Instant Vortex Plus are both solid in 2026. Under $100 on sale, easy to clean, cook evenly. COSORI runs hotter (crispier), Instant has an odor filter (less smell).

    Reddit comment · u/dek1019 · r/AirFryers · 2026-04-20 · read the original ↗

  • Based on the ATK review, my wife bought me the Instant Pot Stainless Steel Vortex Plus, and it seems perfect for our needs. It's rated at 6 qts, but seems to fit enough fries, onion rings, etc. with some spacing for what two of us need.

    Reddit comment · u/plathrop01 · r/AirFryers · 2026-02-25 · read the original ↗

  • Top reviewed fryer is the Instant Pot Vortex Plus 6QT. It is relatively cheaply made so the LCD display is failing but I can still use it. Double baskets have limitations.

    Reddit comment · u/Caprichoso1 · r/AirFryers · 2025-11-27 · read the original ↗

  • I haven’t that much Air Fryer experience but I’m very happy with the 6 qt Instant Vortex Plus. I hardly use my oven anymore.

    Reddit comment · u/bubbamike1 · r/AirFryers · 2025-10-22 · read the original ↗

  • We have an Instant Pot Vortex 6 quart basket. It's huge and does a great job. But for a family of 5 you may be better off with two units.

    Reddit comment · u/allbsallthetime · r/AirFryers · 2026-01-12 · read the original ↗

  • I tested the 7 highest-rated air fryers to find out. I cooked the same foods in each one and compared their performance, cooking speed, noise levels, ease of cleaning, and how securely the crisper plates stay in place.

    YouTube review · Prudent Reviews · 2025-06-10 · watch the original ↗

4
Most polarizing

Ninja Air Fryer Pro / Max XL

AF101 / AF141 / AF161, single basket, several capacity sizes

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Capacity
4-5.5 qt single basket (XL versions larger)
Watch out for
Failures at one to two years and a burning-plastic smell are the recurring complaints

Why it ranks here. This single-basket line is Ninja's original bestseller and the subject of the most-watched standalone reviews. It is here because so many people own one, and because it drew the most durability complaints of any product we researched. Read it as a warning as much as a recommendation.

Owners praise crisp, fast results, a compact footprint for one or two people, and a reheat setting that 'crisps up leftovers unlike the microwave'. The complaints are about lifespan. Several units died at one to two years, one owner is on a third, and another has had a burning-plastic smell on two units in a row. Ninja replaced some and offered a discount on others. Meanwhile a few owners are four and seven years in with no trouble, which points to inconsistent build quality rather than a bad design.

What owners like

  • Fast, crisp results from a compact single basket that suits one or two people
  • The reheat setting 'crisps up leftovers unlike the microwave'
  • Some owners are four and seven years in with daily use and no trouble

What owners complain about

  • Several owners had it fail within one to two years. One is on a third unit, and Ninja offered another a 50% discount rather than a repair
  • One owner's unit 'infuses our food we cook with a very potent burning plastic smell', and the replacement started doing the same
  • Build quality varies from unit to unit, so lifespan is a gamble

On our second Ninja Air fryer, the AF161 Max XL model, and sometimes it infuses our food we cook with a very potent burning plastic smell. We called customer service, and they were nice enough to replace our old one, but even the new one is starting to have the same issues.— Reddit post · u/lowpoly_nomad · r/AirFryers · 2025-03-16

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  • I purchased a Ninja Air Fryer XL in January 2025, and after only about a year and a half, it completely stopped working. I barely used it, so I was very disappointed that it failed this early. I contacted Walmart and Ninja customer service to see what could be done. Ninja offered me a 50% discount toward purchasing another unit, but that doesn’t really solve the problem with the product I already purchased. Based on my experience, I personally would not recommend buying this air fryer if you’re looking for something durable.

    Reddit post · u/Abdenour-loucif · r/AirFryers · 2026-08-19 · read the original ↗

  • I am on my third Ninja XL air fryer (the toaster oven style). First one crapped out around a year. But it works so well and fits so much food (especially frozen pizzas) that I bought a replacement and also bought the extended warranty. That one bit the dust just under a year (so the extended warranty was moot) but Ninja sent me an entirely new unit as a replacement, no fuss... It gets used DAILY in our house and will definitely get replaced again.

    Reddit comment · u/ProllyNotYou · r/AirFryers · 2026-08-20 · read the original ↗

  • I buy my appliances at Costco because they do returns for any reason. That said, I used my Ninja Foodie daily for 7 years. I just got the Crispi because it's easier to move and has a glass bowl that is easier to wash, and healthier to cook with.

    Reddit comment · u/jennya59 · r/AirFryers · 2026-08-23 · read the original ↗

  • On our second Ninja Air fryer, the AF161 Max XL model, and sometimes it infuses our food we cook with a very potent burning plastic smell. We called customer service, and they were nice enough to replace our old one, but even the new one is starting to have the same issues.

    Reddit post · u/lowpoly_nomad · r/AirFryers · 2025-03-16 · read the original ↗

  • I’ve had this air fryer since Christmas, and it’s the only air fryer I’ve had and used. I use it for two people, sometimes one, so the size suits me fine... PS The reheat setting is great. It crisps up leftovers unlike the microwave.

    YouTube comment · maggie2936-q1m · watch the original ↗

  • I bought this air fryer and I love it. Cooks very fast. Frozen fries, onion rings cook crispy and tender. It's great for appetizers with out deep frying. Great for warming up food, unlike microwave the foods won't be dried out and rubbery. Great for small space living or downsizing singles or couples. It's a great product.

    YouTube comment · juju63m22 · watch the original ↗

  • I am new to Air Frying and I just purchased a Ninja , I have cooked steak and mini drum sticks ,a Brussel sprouts, Followed the direction on the Brussel sprouts and it literally burnet them. so a learning curve!

    YouTube comment · chass6166 · watch the original ↗

  • I have had this fryer for a few years, maybe even four now. It recently sounded like the fan was not at full speed on higher temps. I turned it upside down and discovered the thermocouple had some old dry oil on it. After cleaning it and brushing the element with a steel wool scrubber, the unit came back to full life. I still use mine daily for a huge variety of items.

    YouTube comment · TheRoybert · watch the original ↗

  • Ive had mine for nearly two years and its just packed up because it keeps showing CLS, not closed. But it is and theres nothing that Ive tried that will change it. Bought from Ninja as refurbished but out of guarantee.

    YouTube comment · 27monoman · watch the original ↗

  • Unbiased Ninja Air Fryer Review Ninja sent me an air fryer to review, so I wanted to share what I liked and didn't like about it.

    YouTube review · TwoSleevers · 2018-11-26 · watch the original ↗

5
Cheapest, with caveats

Chefman

2-Qt mini, multi-tray, and dual-basket versions

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Capacity
2-qt mini up to 6-qt dual-basket / multi-tray
Watch out for
Build quality and support are a coin flip. Reviews split harder than for any other brand

Why it ranks here. A Chefman 2-quart mini is the most-reviewed air fryer on Amazon, and Chefman is the budget brand Reddit mentions most, usually when someone asks whether the $59 deal is worth it. It ranks last because the reviews split harder than for any other brand: real fans, and real horror stories.

Budget and family buyers like the price, often $59 to $99, the multi-tray and dual-basket versions that hold 'a whole bag of onion rings', and how simple it is for kids to reheat snacks. The complaints are about build and support: basket drawers that would not slide back in after one wash, a unit that broke within about two months, and a support process that demands serial numbers and receipts before you can ask for help. One owner has run a Chefman since 2020 with no issues, which suggests the basic models hold up better than the multi-function ones.

What owners like

  • The cheapest way in, usually $59 to $99, with dual-basket and multi-tray versions that hold 'a whole bag of onion rings'
  • Simple enough that owners' kids use it to heat snacks, and one owner's 2020 unit still 'works fine'

What owners complain about

  • One buyer washed the dual baskets after first use and could not get either drawer back in. It went straight back to Amazon
  • Support is hard to reach: the site 'literally makes you find serial codes, receipts, enter social security number' before you can ask for help

If your air frier breaks (it will after ~2 months) then their website literally makes you find serial codes, receipts, enter social security number, etc. just to ask for customer support. then they close the window and there is literally no option to ever receiver help.— Reddit post · u/Competitive_Plan5133 · r/airfryer · 2026-03-17

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  • We use a Chefman with the 3 mesh wire trays. Food browns nicely and my kids use it to heat up their snacks. Kids prefer to use the air fryer vs conventional oven. It has a rotisserie for small cuts of meats but hard to find a small whole chicken to use that option. I am not disappointed with that but just be aware.

    Reddit comment · u/ComprehensiveLeg5486 · r/AirFryers · 2026-03-26 · read the original ↗

  • My Chefman 6qt Dual was just okay, so I got the Ninja Crispi last November.

    Reddit comment · u/Scatterthought · r/AirFryers · 2026-02-04 · read the original ↗

  • How many oz does it hold?? Mine is HUGE and it was CHEAP AF. Mine does three trays, plus the bottom tray and I can usually fit everything on one tray lmao. It's replaced my oven, toaster, and microwave 😫

    Reddit comment · u/SikTh4lyfe · r/airfryer · 2026-07-13 · read the original ↗

  • Great. I just bought a chefman with the dual trays. Its convenient for two items at once but not going to be good for larger items. But its really awesome to have a new one....

    Reddit comment · u/First-Position-3410 · r/airfryer · 2026-07-13 · read the original ↗

  • I can put a whole bag of onion rings in. But I split it into for crispness. Its all what you need. I have really been enjoying having one... just recently cleared out a space in the kitchen. My older and disabled parents love it!

    Reddit comment · u/First-Position-3410 · r/airfryer · 2026-07-13 · read the original ↗

  • When you go to the Amazon page it's $59.00. Oh, there's an option for one with a window that's only 10 dollars more. Get the window! I think it would be great at that price.

    Reddit comment · u/Garden_Lady2 · r/airfryer · 2026-03-04 · read the original ↗

  • Chefman makes great products

    Reddit comment · u/WishTrick524 · r/airfryer · 2026-03-03 · read the original ↗

  • I bought a dual basket Chefman air fryer, used it once with no problem. Then I removed the basket drawers from the unit, washed them and could not, for the life of me, slide them back into the unit. I tried everything, neither one could go back into the damn unit. Called Amazon, boxed it up, and UPS will be picking it up tomorrow.

    Reddit post · u/RiseDelicious3556 · r/airfryer · 2025-12-14 · read the original ↗

  • If your air frier breaks (it will after ~2 months) then their website literally makes you find serial codes, receipts, enter social security number, etc. just to ask for customer support. then they close the window and there is literally no option to ever receiver help.

    Reddit post · u/Competitive_Plan5133 · r/airfryer · 2026-03-17 · read the original ↗

  • I've had this Chefman since 2020. What does this Date Code mean??! Works fine. Never noticed this before

    Reddit post · u/menotyourenemy · r/airfryer · 2025-05-27 · read the original ↗

  • Cosori, Ninja, Oster, Instant Pot, Philips, Cuisinart, Typhur, Chefman, Black+Decker, and Breville were tested for their heat up time, power draw and their ability to properly cook various food items such as Fries, Chicken, Cookies, and Bacon.

    YouTube review · Project Farm · 2026-01-25 · watch the original ↗

Frequently asked questions

Single basket or dual basket?

A dual-basket Ninja finishes two foods at once and owners say it replaces the oven, but it takes real counter space. For one or two people a 6-quart single basket like the Cosori is enough.

Do air fryers run hotter than the dial says?

Some do. One Ninja owner measured 200°C inside at a 180°C setting. Check food early the first few times and turn the dial down if it browns too fast.

How long do air fryers last?

The Cosori and the Instant Vortex have owners three to six years in with near-daily use. Ninja's single-basket models draw the most reports of failure at one to two years, so buy from a store with easy returns.

How this ranking was made

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