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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
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