This unique kitchen workhorse is actually a premium full size toaster oven with a built–in air fryer. For optimal performance and longevity, Cuisinart stresses in its product information booklet the importance of regularly cleaning this mini oven. We certainly noticed a lot more moisture droplets and oil than when testing other air fryers; however, this model is also far easier to clean thanks to its shape, size and frontal access. The US model weighs in at 21lb, with the UK model 12kg, so it probably isn’t an appliance you’ll want to be moving between cupboards and countertops with any regularity.
But it’s still quicker than a broiler, since it doesn’t need time to preheat. Another plus is that there’s enough room for six slices of bread at once and you can toast up really thick sliced bread that wouldn’t fit in a standard toaster. An air fryer is one of those appliances you swear you don’t really need, but as soon as you buy one, you can’t comprehend how you’ve cooked without it. Their ability to get foods extra crispy and tender in a speedy way makes them an essential for holiday prep or busy weeknight meals.The downside?
Toasting bread and bagels resulted in uneven browning, so the oven definitely has hot spots. The oven also has settings in the control panel for previously frozen foods like fries, nuggets, and pizza. Most of cuisinart choppers these ovens come standard with a baking tray, wire racks and mesh air fry basket. The air fry basket is meant to allow the circulating hot air to hit food at all angles and save you from having to turn it.
The french fries we cooked in the GoWISE USA GW22621 turned out badly burned at the top of the cooker and undercooked at the bottom. Also, when you reinsert the basket, the air fryer slides across the counter because it doesn’t have enough weight or grip to stay in place. The tray is still easy enough to clean but the residue isn’t cute. Because there’s a tray below the basket, the rest of the oven stays very clean.
If you are sitting on the fence about whether or not you need an air fryer and toaster oven, this one is worthy of a shot. The Cosori Air Fryer Toaster Oven compromises a bit on air frying results to add toasting, baking, broiling and rotisserie. French fries or chicken nuggets don’t come out much crispier than baking them in an oven.
It is the one model on this list that could come close to replacing your big oven altogether — in case that’s the goal — or if you need something for a space without an existing oven. cuisinart air fryer oven Kitchen tech, cookware, small appliances, food innovation, meal delivery and meal kits. Hi, I’m Sharon Franke, and I’ve been testing kitchen equipment for more than 30 years.