This unique kitchen workhorse is actually a premium full-size toaster oven with a built-in air fryer. That means it not only bakes, broils, and toasts, it also lets you air fry right inside the oven. For this reason and plenty more, this air fryer makes our list of the best air fryers.
Air frying, which uses powerful ultra-hot air, is a healthier way to prepare delicious fried favorites, from wings to fritters to fries to shrimp. Since the toaster oven stays on the countertop, this fryer doesn’t have to move back and forth, from cupboard to counter. Enjoy the crunch without the calories and messy cleanup, with the Cuisinart Air Fryer Toaster Oven!
Price
The Cuisinart air fryer toaster oven is priced at $229.95 currently on Amazon. Amazon carries another Cuisnart Convection Toaster Oven Air Fryer which is smaller and is priced at $149.95
Features
- 7 Cooking Functions: Air Fry, Convection Bake, Convection Broil, Bake, Broil, Warm, Toast
- 0.6 Cubic Foot Interior With Light
- Large enough to air fry up to 3lbs, toast 6 slices of bread, bake a 4 lb chicken or 12″ pizza (11″ Pizza Stone sold separately)
- Manual controls with 4 knobs: Timer, Temperature, 7 Cooking functions, and a Toast timer
- Adjustable Thermostat
- 60 Minute Timer/Auto Shutoff
- Wide temperature range from 80-450 degrees F
- 1800 watts
- Toast Shade Selector-Timer
- Easy-Clean Interior
- Window to monitor cooking
- Comes in 6 colors including black, white, and silver exterior
- Includes: oven rack, baking pan, air fryer basket and a crumb tray
- Whisper Quiet Operation
Capacity
The capacity is large enough to serve a family. You can toast 6 slices of bread, air fry 3 pounds of chicken wings, bake a 12 inch pizza, or roast a 4 pound chicken.
Dimensions and Weight
The air fryer measures in at 15.5L x 16W x 14H and weighs 21 pounds
Ease of Use
This premium 1800 watt toaster oven and air fryer, is equipped with a convection bake setting, convection broil, pizza, roast, bagel, reheat, warming feature, defrost, high/low convection fan speed options and dual cook with a wide temperature range (80°F to 450°F)
The air fryer has superior operation. It is equipped with an adjustable timer thermostat, 60-minute timer/auto-shutoff and a toast shade selector-timer to ensure your meals are cooked to your perfection.The air fryer comes with a very simple to understand quick start guide.
Ease of Cleanup
Easy to clean nonstick interior and removable trays and racks. It is recommended to soak the removable trays in warm soapy water, clean with a non-abrasive cloth or sponge, rinse, and dry with a soft cloth. Stainless steel exterior is also easy to keep clean with a soft, damp cloth.
Safety Features
Comes with auto shut-off for safety. There are no plastics in the cooking area which comes in contact with food. It is PFOA, PFTE, and BPA-free and meets FDA guidelines.
Wattage
The power rating for the Cuisinart Air Fryer and Toaster Oven is 1800W.
Warranty
The air fryer comes with a limited 3-year warranty.
Reviews on Amazon and Target
85% of the 20,400 global reviews come in at 4 and 5 star reviews on Amazon. The positive reviews are very happy with the air fryer after a lot of usage and recommend it to others. It first became available in August of 2016. The 1-star reviews listed problems with the on/off button or defective product issues. They also mention the outside of the air fryer gets hot and that is was easy to burn the food. This may be because the selected temperature was set too high. 86% of the reviews at Target come in at 4 and 5 star reviews.
Pros
- Made by a universally recognized, reliable brand with good customer service
- Teflon-Free
- Comes in a variety of colors to look good in any kitchen setting
- Versatile with 7 cooking functions
- Spacious
- Uses less energy than traditional cooking methods
- Convenient
- Safe
- Window to monitor cooking
Cons
- Relatively expensive
- Large
- Heavy
- Not portable
- Basket and tray not be dishwasher safe
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