![]() It was a little frustrating to use There’s a slider on the lid that you have to shift to reveal all the settings under “Pressure,” “Steamcrisp,” or “Air Fry/Stovetop” this takes a bit of time. The machine had wire rack inserts that enabled us to cook in layers, holding up to four chicken cutlets, but this delivered uneven results too, with pale, undercooked chicken on the bottom and burned chicken on the top that was nearly touching the heating element in the lid. When we used just one bag of fries, they were evenly cooked and crispy throughout. The machine was capable of holding two 15-ounce bags of french fries in its tall basket insert, but it cooked them unevenly, with totally undercooked, limp fries in the center of the basket and burnt fries around the exterior. This flip-top model had a completely exposed heating element in its heavy lid, which made us worry that we’d burn ourselves or smash a finger when shutting it. We solved this by using tongs to remove food or being more careful when pouring. ![]() Our one gripe is that the basket liner occasionally fell out when we inverted the basket. This fryer is a great option for a family of four or anyone who is looking for more cooking space without adding much bulk. ![]() Intuitive digital controls (including a simple knob to set the time and temperature) were brightly lit and easy to operate. The wide drawer-style basket was easy to remove and insert-and our hands were safeguarded from the heating element-and its sturdy handle allowed us to shake its contents for easy redistribution. A quick 2-minute preheat ensured that the interior was hot when we added food. We were even able to cook a whole 4-pound chicken in it. Though it’s only a foot tall, this drawer-style model was large enough to fit four chicken cutlets or two 15-ounce bags of frozen french fries, cooking everything to crispy, golden perfection. Our winning air fryer was the first model we’ve tested that delivers on its promise to offer an extra-large capacity.
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