We all love the idea of cooking with little or no fat. Just when we thought it couldn’t get any better than this, the Yedi Evolution 6.8 qt. Air Fryer is a multifunctional air fryer that delivers. Due to its 360 degree stainless steel design, simple to use presets and more, this evolutionary air fryer scores strongly on our Best Air Fryers list.
The accessory kit that comes with the air fryer make it easy for novices or experts to get started, including steaming sheets, a silicone cupcake pan, a pizza pan, multipurpose rack plus a dehydrator rack, and skewers. It’s an eye-catcher for sure, plus its square stainless steel design makes your kitchen modern and efficient, with its unique, aesthetic appeal. We can’t quite get enough of this air fryer knowing it is completely toxin-free!
Price
The Yedi Evolution 6.8 qt. Teflon-free Air Fryer costs around $130.
Features
- 360 DEGREE STAINLESS STEEL AESTHETIC DESIGN
- LARGE LCD SCREEN
- ADDED DEHYDRATION FUNCTION
- CERAMIC COMPONENTS: The removable ceramic-coated basket is PFOA-free and PFTE-free, BPA-Free, lead-free and cadmium-free
- STEEL INTERIOR CAVITY
- EASY TO USE PRESETS with large icon display graphics make it intuitive
- USES 85% LESS FAT so less calories
- SQUARE-SHAPED BASKET holds more food
What Comes in the Box
- 360 degree stainless steel air fryer
- Ceramic-coated cooking basket
- Ceramic-coated basket divider to cook 2 meals at once
- An accessory kit includes 50 perforated parchment steaming sheets, an 8-inch ceramic coated pizza pan, multi-purpose cooking rack with 3 stainless steel skewers, cupcake silicone pan, dehydrator rack, cooking mitts, a Yedi recipe book, a cooking time table and a user guide.
Capacity
The Yedi Evolution air fryer has a capacity of 6.8 quarts in its basket. It can hold a whole chicken. The square shape of the basket has the advantage of holding more food than its round-shaped basket competitors. It weighs 18 pounds.
Dimensions and Weight
The exterior dimensions of the Yedi Evolution Air Fryer measures in at 18.27”L x 14.33”W x 17.32”H. The interior cavity dimensions measure 9.9”L x 9.9”W x 6”H.
Ease of Use
The large LED screen keeps it simple for novice or seasoned cooks alike with the classic icon display graphics. The intuitive, easy-to-use presets along with the icon graphics make for a user-friendly air fryer that anyone can utilize. So you make the selection and the air fryer takes care of the calculations. No matter what food you decide to make, the LED panel helps you make excellent choices. Preheating only takes 2 to 5 minutes and visibly improves the food’s texture. A divider for the basket is included which makes it simple to cook two items at once. There is no need to use a microwave to reheat your leftovers anymore as the air fryer can take its place with just as good results.
Ease of Cleanup
The stainless steel exterior is easy to wipe clean. The steel interior cooking cavity can also be wiped clean with a soft, damp cloth or sponge after it has cooled down to room temperature. The ceramic cooking basket and all the ceramic accessories that accompany the air fryer can be soaked in warm, soapy water and wiped clean with a soft, damp cloth or sponge. Cleanup is always a breeze.
Safety Features
The automatic shut-off prevent overcooking or burning your food. It has a cord holder in back to prevent accidents. The removable ceramic coated basket is PFOA-free, BPA-free, lead-free and cadmium-free for healthy and safe cooking. The air fryer preserves nutrients with its hot circulating air and eliminates harmful micro-organisms from food.
Wattage
The power rating for the Yedi Evolution air fryer is a powerful 1700W.
Warranty
The Yedi Evolution Air Fryer comes with a one-year warranty. It was conceived, developed, and designed in California.
Reviews
90% of the reviews on Amazon give the Yedi Evolution air fryer 4 or 5 stars. The 1 star reviews mention the basket not locking in place properly, a faulty product, defective material used in the basket that peeled off, and lacking good customer support.
Pros
- Moderately inexpensive from a very good, reliable brand
- Square-shaped basket
- Stainless steel exterior
- Steel interior cavity
- Toxin-free construction, no nonstick material
- Easy to use
- Intuitive
- Relatively quiet
- Powerful
- Modern and attractive
- Safe
- Convenient
- Healthy
- No burning, plastic smell
- 3 times on Oprah’s Favorite Things List
Cons
- Heavy
- Large and not so portable
Maryann Derbyshire says
Regarding the Yedi Evolution, are the little rubber pieces that hold the air fryer basket steady toxic?