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★★★★★
Versatile and Functional
I replaced my basket style air fryer with this toaster oven/air fryer combo. So far I'm very happy.
Pros:
-Versatile for the counter space. It has 3 grooves, and comes with an air fry basket, baking rack, and baking sheet. You can slide the baking sheet right under the basket or rack to use as a crumb tray if you want. I've used it both as an air fryer and as a spare oven, and each time it's done the job quite well.
-There is an invisible crumb tray to slide out from the very bottom (under the door). However, I keep the baking sheet on the lowest groove so I've never needed it.
-Fits under my upper cabinet with several inches to spare. It says you need to pull it out from the cabinet to operate, but for me personally it's not been a problem. It does emit some heat, and my cabinet above gets warm but not hot to the touch.
- Doesn't take a lot of extra space around it. You wouldn't want to butt in right up to a wall, but I have about 2" around the sides and back, and again, there's some heat but not concerning for me. It doesn't require any special heat pad to protect the counter either.
-Door lays flat when you open it. This should be a no-brainer, but surprisingly some toaster oven/air fry combos don't do this.
-Much quieter than my basket style air-fryer. It's not silent, but neither the fan nor the beeps are obnoxious.
-You can turn the fan on or off.
-Many standard baking size pans fit. The inside is about 12x12. A lot of disposable foil pans fit, even the Costco 1/4 steamer pan.
-I've been able to double stack air frying by laying a metal cooling rack on top of the rack or baking sheet in the middle groove. It worked pretty well, but I do need to turn and move food around half way through.
Cons:
-It takes a while to figure out the controls. It's really not very intuitive, and even after you think you're done, there's an extra button to push.
-It won't hold a standard 13" cake pan. (12" really is the max). I'd like to buy an extra fry basket and baking sheet, but I've not yet found one.
-If the oven is full, it doesn't cook as evenly as a standard oven.
-I've read about people having problems with it running too hot and things burning, but my experience is that it runs a little lower than my standard oven. YMMV.
-No rotisserie.
-There is about a 5 minute preheat period (as opposed to a basket style air fryer that's instant).
-It does emit some heat, especially the front glass, so it's not necessarily effective as a way to avoid warming up the house from the oven. The front glass gets *very* hot, enough to burn anyone who touched it.
I've not yet tried the app, broiler, or making toast. I usually line the tray or basket with foil or parchment, so clean up hasn't been an issue. Overall, it fits my needs and I'd recommend it!
January 2021 · Home and Kitchen · verified purchase
the product in question
COSORI Air Fryer Toaster Oven 26QT, 12-in-1 Convection Ovens Countertop Combo, 6-Slice Toast, 12-inch Pizza, Basket, Tray, Recipes &3 Accessories, Wifi, CS100-AO
4.5★ · 10,859 ratings, as of 2023