Fries crisp up quickly and cook evenly in this fryer, and the see-through window lets us check progress without opening the basket. It runs 1500W with six one-touch presets (Air Fry, Roast, Bake, Broil, Dehydrate, Reheat), a 100 to 400F range, and a 24-hour timer range. The speckle finish looks vintage and pretty enough to leave on the counter, which is the whole reason this line exists.
Pros
- Fries crisp quickly and cook evenly
- See-through window to check progress
- Basket and crisper tray are dishwasher safe
- Auto-pause when the basket comes out
- Backed by a warranty of 2 years
Cons
- About 4.6 qt of usable space despite the 5.8 qt label
- Time and temperature cannot be changed mid-cycle
- The touchscreen can act up with condensation, and start sometimes needs a second press
- Occasional loud clanging sounds, though the fan is quiet most of the time
- Big, 11 lb unit
The usable basket is smaller than the label suggests, so a big family dinner often takes two batches. At about 11 lbs and roughly 15 inches deep, it takes up considerable counter space and is awkward to tuck into a cabinet. Consumer Reports ranks it #8 of 89 air fryers it tested.
Daily cleanup is easy with a quick wash, and the nonstick basket and crisper tray are dishwasher safe. Sticky or sugary foods are the exception, because baked-on bits can cling after a single use and need scrubbing. For a house with kids, the basket auto-pauses the cook when pulled out, though the exterior and window get hot. The shake reminder is the most noticeable quirk in a busy kitchen: it beeps halfway through cooking and continues for about a minute if you ignore it. The fan runs quiet most of the time, with an occasional loud clanging sound, and you should expect a faint plastic smell during the first few uses.
