I have the Beautiful and I love it! It’s changed the way I cook in my old age. 😊 as long as it lasts until I die I’m happy. If not I will buy another one. It’s simple to use and easy to clean. I don’t really think you can compare a $69 (in my case) air fryer to a $129.00 air fryer. Of course the more expensive one will have more bells and whistles. As long as the cooking is comparable then I’m fine. And you proved that to me. ☺️
Good point! I had a viewer email me to let me know she ruined her Beautiful air fryer by leaving the drawer open after cooking adn all the heat/steam slowly warping the front panel. So there is a tip to help it last longer!
Just got the Beautiful. 6 qt. I love the design better than the Cosori. The Beautiful is pretty quiet. I had no smoke or steam coming out, not even the first use. Love it so much! Thanks for the review!
I'm a truck driver and was searching for a small air fryer due to limited space in my truck and since I'm only cooking for 1, lol. I didn't know this brand came in 3qt size until I ran across it on clearance. The Thyme green $22 while the White was $39. I already have the white half sized infrared toaster oven. I opted for the green air fryer because of the weird price difference.
@jennifers2017 I just found the green one on clearance for $22. I'm a truck driver, so I'm in these stores across the country all week looking for these deals lol. White was $39, green was $22. Walmart is so weird like that. Even the employees were stunned at the price difference
When cooking bacon I like to put a couple pieces of bread or rolls under the tray to soak up the grease. You can use the bread for croutons or crumble it as a topping for whatever.
Oooohhhh I’m gonna try mine today! I received two of the Beautiful air fryers from my family and friends after a bridal shower and I can already tell I’m gonna enjoy it!!!
I NEVER cooked. Do now. I just got the 3-qt Beautiful last week online, costs $29.00 right now. Absolutely love it, EXCEPT: For some reason, sometimes it'll heat, sometimes it won't. Or rather, it will get warm, but definitely not to whatever temperature I set. I've tried several different times, so just hoping I got a lemon. I really hope the next one works well. And the cleanup is absolute heaven. Ordered another and I'm going to return this one and cross my fingers. If it doesn't work out, I'm still now very much into an air fryer, so I'm guessing the Cosori would be a good replacement. Then I'll get your cookbook!
Yes I wish I looked here before I bought mine about a month ago. I was considering the Drew one for a starter (and for esthetics if all fails) but bought a Crux and love it though. Now looking for techniques and more recipes.
I have the large Beautiful air fryer and it’s been in the kitchen cooking for a year with no problems! It has a reminder feature, and I like the look of it much more than the cosori
I have the beautiful 6qt as well it works great only thing it the start button doesn’t display anymore have had it for 2 years but works great. As long as I tap around where the start button was it starts for me
I just received my Cosori replacement. It is so much quieter than my other one. In fact I didn't think it was running. I love my Cosori and can't imagine using anything else. That chicken looks delicious. Will definitely be trying that.
Cosori is an awesome machine, I own a Breville air pro oven, an Instantpot air pro which is great but a pain to clean. The Cosori has all the right presets, looks great, is quiet, and so much easier t clean!
I just bought the Beautiful air fryer - my first air fryer. I was so thankful you didn’t trash it as that would have been a bummer. So far I like it - just trying out different things to see how an air fryer works really. I did zero research before buying it too which is highly unusual for me 😜 Fingers crossed I don’t end up with one of the failing ones!
I totally love my Cosori! I love the way you can remove the basket for easy cleaning and to me it cooks a lot better than any other Airfryers. Also it was awesome that Cosori when they had that recall they were awesome about taking care of the consumers. Thanks again for your awesome reviews and awesome recipes! ❤
I’ve had 3 air fryers. The first two had the baskets. The reason I had to get new ones after using both of these was because both would have a problem with the basket. With both the outer basket would fall off when I was removing the basket. One time a very hot basket fell on my foot. I love the ones with the tray instead of baskets.
I have a Power XL that I have had for 4 or 5 years and I love it still. It also has the basket that comes out easily to clean. Always glad to see actual users reviews on these appliances. Thanks, I will stick with the Power XL.❤❤
I had one of the first power xl cooker oven, and I had everything with it. I never could get the ham to rotate when I use that part. Seem that my ham would burn. It's was hard to clean, and the grease was baked on, which I didn't like. My ex-boyfriend ended up giving it to a coworker. Wish I still had it, and I wish I had my nuwave conversation oven, which was one of the first. Had to get a replacement power head. Gave it's a way because of die I'm on ( soft diet). I love it nuwave conversation oven.
Great comparison. I have the Beautiful and love it because it's simple. I like to reheat items in the air fryer instead of the microwave. Yummy chicken, I will try that this week.
Hi Cathy, Love when you do your comparisons. The only thing I liked about the pretty one was the inside plate with the small holes, no food falls through. I have the Duel Blaze and love it. My only issues are 1. I wish it had a removable basket like the Pro 2. 2. The temp went up to 450. 3. The holes in the middle of the basket plate were smaller. 4. It had a viewing window. One more thing that it came in pretty colors. Aside from that I wouldn’t trade it for the world . I had the Pro 2 but gave it away when I purchased the Duel Blaze due to space. Hope your all doing well. Keep up the great work.
Ty for taking the time and expense for this review. I love my Cosori. We just received the new one (replacement) from Cosori 2 weeks ago. I will stick with Cosori. ❤ Thanks again!!!
I bought the black version from Amazon I think after my cheap blue one died on me and I love it! I use it for sourdough toast in the am' reheatin leftovers for lunch and can bake sweet potatoes or tofu for dinner! Great for a single gal and dont feel I need a more expensive cosori.
Hi Cathy, thanks for doing the comparison. I have a Cosori pro 2 air fryer. After watching your video, I like the Cosori better. The interface looks easier to read. I too like being able to lift out the basket with the Cosori. I also like the shake reminder on the Cosori. So, for now, I will be sticking with the one I like.
Hi Cathy, I think the Beautiful one looked nice and I like the white ones. My last one used to change the time and temp like the Beautiful one does. I bought a puremate air fryer ten months ago purely because I wanted a white one, I've been quite happy with it, it helped me learn how to use it. I've been watching different you tube channels and saw the cosori dual blaze. I liked how it had an element top and bottom and also there was no basket just a crisper plate which makes it even easier to clean. Anyway i bought one and it came last Thursday. It's really good, I wish I'd gotten it sooner.
Got my 3 qt Beautiful at Wal Mart. Originally 69.99 but it rang up at 29.99 when I questioned why, I was told " we are getting rready to have inventory and want to clear out as much merchandise as possible. I don't care if the beautiful is not the best on the market. For what I paid I'm happy.
Great presentation! Have you used air fryer liners? Im trying not much success Say thd juices stay in the liner from a frozen steak meat becomes soggy so i discarded the liner and cooked till done. Also fries were soggy using a liner previously.
I have the black one and so far it's been great. Just have to remember to shake halfway on things, but other than that, no faults. French fries, bacon, and cinnamon rolls, and grilled cheese turn out great all the time.
Great comparison video and I do believe you very fairly compared the two, with Cosori the obvious (to me) winner. If I ever have to get another air fryer, I am going to get a Cosori because it always does a great job in your videos.
Hi Cathy, Thank you for giving us this side by side comparison. It is like taking a test drive, and you are our driver 😅. I love it that you can cook a whole Chicken in an air fryer, if I didn’t already own an air fryer this would seal the deal for me. Costco has lowered the cost of there Gourmia again to $39.00, it was at $59 this making getting your first air fryer really affordable. Happy cooking everyone!
Hi Debbie. I just wanted to jump in and say that whole chickens in the air fryer taste better than the store roasted ones and they are so fast. It's my all-time favorite use of my air fryer.
@@lyricessence Thank you for that tip, I will definitely be picking up one the next time I go shopping. It is kinda hard to beat the price at Costco for 4.99 😀
@@empoweredcooksI'm keeping an eye on Labor day sales at Walmart or Amazon. Then gonna check for BLACK FRIDAY. My mom said she will probably get me one for my birthday/Christmas (both in Dec 🎉).
I love my Cosori!! Btw I needed to to do the recall and it was a breeze and the new one came in 1 week. Ty for letting us know about the recall. Have a blessed week!!
Thank you for the video! I have never even heard of the Beautiful air fryer! It IS very pretty, but I love my Cosori. I don’t keep my small appliances out on the counter anyway. It took 2 months to get my replacement Cosori but I don’t think I will ever switch brands. 😊
Hi, Cathy. On one of your videos, you commented you didn't like how difficult the Cosori Dual Blaze was to clean. I have one and have to say it is the easiest thing in my kitchen to clean. A simple rinse under the tap, a sqirt of dish liquid, a swipe on either side with the dish cloth, rinse and set to air dry. Definitely less than 1 minute to clean. I think that the problem may be the pre- spraying the pan with oil and then spraying the food with more oil. I rarely use ANY oil. I think what is happening is the same thing as when you pre-spray a cookie sheet when baking in a regular oven: that extra spray bakes onto the sheet making it difficult to clean. Just a thought. I find I don't need that extra oil at all.
Hi Mary! I only think the tray of the Dual Blaze is a little more challenging to clean. However I don't often use the tray, so it's not much of an issue for me! :)
Just about three minutes ago the replacement for my AR 158 arrived! When I filled out the paperwork on the recall I actually asked for the indoor grill rather than another AF, but they sent another AF, I contacted them regarding my desire for the grill, they sent me a prepaid label to return the replacement AF which I took to FedX last Thursday, sent a copy of the receipt to them and today, while you mentioned the recall, the indoor grill arrived. I’m in shock at just how awesome the Cosori company is. Right now I have a return to Swarovski which at the most may weigh 10 ounces, and the return is $12. So anyone shopping from Swarovski outlet be aware that the goods you receive may not look at all like the online image. Now I need to head off to the market for a steak to try out my new grill! 🤗
I just bought the TriZone one by Drew Barrymore and I really like it. Only reason I bought it was that it was pretty and it was on sale for a super good price. Not because I like Drew Barrymore because I don't. It's super quiet and cooks well. The only thing is I wish it had a preheat button but that's not a real problem. It also cleans up very well unlike my other one. My other air fryer was a Insky and it dripped oil and was extremely noisy.
Great review! I'm going to keep my Ninja air fryer, but if it ever dies, I might actually give the Beautiful air fryer a try...it has a great price point!
Hi Cathy!!! I liked your comparison show today. There's alot of AF out there but I'm not getting a new one until mine goes out. Then I have to decide what to get. Nice Video!!!...🦋
Me too Diane. I have the Ninja Max. I’ve had it for over 2 yrs now and I have no complaints. I bought Kathy’s cookbook. It makes all of her recipes just fine. 😂 I won’t replace it until I have to.
I have this Beautiful air fryer in green. I’ve never had one before and have been looking at tons of videos. I don’t think there are any accessories for it but I bet the Casori accessories would fit.
While waiting for our Cosori (it took 8 weeks) we were very tempted to get one of these while roaming the aisles at WalMart. I decided to wait for my new Cosori. No regrets 😊
ya'll are so funny! I love it! I have hear of some getting their replacement in a week (mine took 3 weeks and I registered on day one). Others have been a month, but they were waiting for one of the colors (red or white). Hope ya'll get it soon!!!
My personal opinion on the noise of the buttons is they are loud for people who may be hard of hearing or have a noisy kitchen. I also believe you get what you pay for. That's why the Cosori cost more because it has more features
I would say the difference in fan noise and cooking characteristics especially on the fries is due to air flow. I would say the Beautiful does not move air quite as well as the Cosori. That is why the Beautiful fries looked browner/starting to burn, on the outsides of the pan. Whereas, the Cosori fries looked more uniform over the entire pan. This would also explain the additional fan noise on the Cosori. The Cosori uses a fan that operates at a higher speed or the fan blades themselves have more pitch, either of which would create more noise while creating a more uniform temperature in the cook chamber. The Beautiful uses a slower or less noisy set of fan blades, which would also create less overall air movement and thus, less uniform heating inside the cook chamber, especially the center. Its simply a matter of tradeoffs in convenience vs noise vs efficiency vs profit margin related to build components. I just purchased a Cosori like the one in this video. So far, I am loving it. I found that WalMart sells it for just under $90 in and around Prime Day. I looked at many different air fryers, and from a build point (I have worked in manufacturing for many years. So, I would consider myself somewhat of an expert on how things are designed and assembled). The Cosori seems to check the most boxes in what makes a good device. It's not perfect though. But it has fewer bad points than most of the others and it has the largest base of satisfied customers. I would have purchased the Dual Blaze if it had been available, but I have no regrets in the Pro 2.
I love Drew, but probably wouldn't love her air fryer From what I've seen, I still would keep my Cosori. I love it. Mine was a model from the recalled list. I had a White one & still waiting for it. They asked if I would go Black, as it would be quicker to get, but I'm sticking with White & will wait. All My appliances are White. C'est la vie! Thank you for this informative comparison.
This was really informative. I’ll admit I was very swayed by the aesthetic of the Beautiful air fryer but I’d prefer to give up some style points for better quality
Thanks for the feedback Mark. I tested out the Gourmia from Costco last year. I thought it did a decent job... just wasn't as smooth running for me compared to the Cosori. And I agree... NOTHING wrong with having more than one air fryer! 😂
Sorry for my late response. I was watching the King’s coronation that started at 4:00 AM in my time zone! That being said, that unit is very pretty! Your problem washing the base is my negative for the mini Cosori as well. I’ve tried soaking it and also using the spray and letting it sit. Those are some serious nooks and crannies and one of the many reasons why I prefer the basket. I also just wanted to say that I’ve tested steaming raw brussel sprouts in the airfryer, much like you did a few weeks ago. I think I need to start with boiling hot water to begin with and then use a lower temperature initially, although I liked much more than putting them directly into the airfryer. I still like them better cooked in the oven, or BBQ, but I will persevere and keep testing. 😁
I’m only a couple minutes in the video and love it already! Your voice is great alluring… it’s saying please buy!! I actually got mine for free in a bulk dumpster….
I'm so torn on a fryer. Looking into getting one. But I live in an apartment that I share with 2 others, have limited counter space, but want to be able to have around a 6qt one for leftovers. But since I live w/ others also looking for one that's not going to be super loud. I've looked at the top 4 video on this page. But now I'm going to outreach and ask opinions of others... Also don't want to spend too much being my first fryer and not knowing how much I'll use it. Would also love a removable basket for easy cleanup
Still waiting for my replacement Cosori. Two actually one a friends. Customer service is stellar. I live in Nova Scotia Canada so the shipping time is longer. I miss my cosori. Hubby is blind and has a cheapy because he needs dials. No comparison. Cosori all the way.
Cosori's insulation impressed me. Its exterior barely gets hot. I used a poorly rated air fryer oven before I got the Cosori, and it's exterior got extremely hot. Took it back.
This is what I have, (3 qrt). Just recently. Paid almost $50, my 2nd air fryer because my first had to be left behind when I moved. The "beautiful" air fryer you had the option of buying a warranty, I think it was an additional 2 yrs. I opted against it.
Thanks for this video. I currently own a Gourmia air fryer, which I like a lot. But I don't know how long it will last, so I'm keeping my eyes open for reviews like this one with future purchases in mind. (Besides, air fryers are kind of like bicycles in that they're relatively inexpensive and don't take up a lot of space, so there's nothing wrong with owning more than one, which is to say I might just buy a second one even if my Gourmia keeps going strong.) The lack of a shake/turn alarm would be a deal breaker for me, so I won't be buying a BEAUTIFUL, but your favorite Cosori models would certainly be on my short list if I were buying another air fryer right now.
Hi! Love❤your content and enthusiasm. What can you tell me, if anything, about The Power XL 5qt Vortex Classic? I’m returning my third this year. I love it but it stops working.
I bought this one too. It had a funny chemical smell even after I used it four times and the the fourth time I used it the buttons wouldn't let me press them I had to actually unplug it and reset it I tried using regular russet potatoes to make french fries but somebody said you really need to put them in cold water for an hour and you need to boil them a To blanch them and they didn't come out too good and I have never used Frozen like you did in your video which they look pretty good. the other thing is I would like to see you do a review on these products after you've had them more than one day just taking it out of the box I would like to see what they're like after a month or two months or what have you and then do another review. I have bought my brand new and only used it four times and by the fourth time it was already acting up plus it seemed like the sound of it got louder like something wasn't right so I'm returning mine
Hi Cathy. Another excellent review. I’m not keen on the Design or Colour. Having said that I don’t think it will be available here in the UK. I will definitely be sticking with my Cosori. Thank you for all your hard work. Stay Safe and Well. 🤞🙏❌
You might look into a Ninja Speedie, it will give you more cooking options. I got one, have all of the other toys, and almost exclusively use the Speedi The best of both worlds.
Love your videos. When I cook a whole chicken in my Emerald Air Fryer, I loosen the skin, on the breast, thighs and back. I mix a little olive oil with my seasons and spoon some under the skin. Also, after I loosen the skin, I place the chicken in the sink and pour boiling water over it. This renders the fat out of the skin, which allows the skin to crisp. It will make the skin very tender, so be very careful spooning in the oil and spices, or the skin will tear.
Ack! I didn't realize she also has an air fryer! Just looked it up... the tray looks exactly like the Instant brand air fryer. I might have to test it out soon. Although I am not a fan of the vintage floral patterns on appliances. 😬
Thank you for your review. I think I'd go with the Cosori. I was checking the price on Amazon and I was wondering about your thoughts regarding Amazon's protection plans (about $11 for 3 years)?
I shouldn’t pre-judge but I’ve never understood the allure of celebrity branded items. Being a cute movie star (who I like very much) doesn’t make her an appliance expert.
I've had this air fryer for under a year and the front will not stay closed anymore as it has warped. The warranty is for 2 years, but you have to pay to ship your air fryer back to manufacturer and have to pay for shipping for them to ship it back. Basically, not worth the cost.
I researched the beautiful brand air fryers and it states that it does not contain Teflon and is free of all chemicals but that looks like Teflon coating to me 🤔
My microwave died about two months ago. I was on the fence between an air fryer or a microwave. But I saw the airfryer for $80 dollars so I did wind up with was a Frigidaire after trying it a few times I much prefer it over a microwave. And I am a guy I find it easy to use I just need some recipes.
Welcome! You've come to the right place! I have a LOT of recipes on my channel, and I also have a cookbook (that many of those recipes are in) - you can get it at YummyAirFryerRecipes.com!
I have had this air fryer for about 3 months. It works well. It cleans up so easily. I’ve even cooked a whole chicken a couple of times. It’s great!
Glad it's working great for you!
I have the Beautiful and I love it! It’s changed the way I cook in my old age. 😊 as long as it lasts until I die I’m happy. If not I will buy another one. It’s simple to use and easy to clean. I don’t really think you can compare a $69 (in my case) air fryer to a $129.00 air fryer. Of course the more expensive one will have more bells and whistles. As long as the cooking is comparable then I’m fine. And you proved that to me. ☺️
Good point! I had a viewer email me to let me know she ruined her Beautiful air fryer by leaving the drawer open after cooking adn all the heat/steam slowly warping the front panel. So there is a tip to help it last longer!
@@empoweredcooks I will definitely keep that in mind! ☺️
In my opinion the Beautiful air fryer has a good amount of bells and whistles. I love mine.
Just got the Beautiful. 6 qt. I love the design better than the Cosori. The Beautiful is pretty quiet. I had no smoke or steam coming out, not even the first use. Love it so much!
Thanks for the review!
I own Drew's smaller 3QT air fryer, and I love it.
Just got one today for $30. Trying it tonight
I just bought the 3qt one, was $40 instead of $30 but still a great deal. Will receive it this weekend, excited to try it out.
@@jennifers2017 My start pause button fades in and out. Not off. Does yours?
I'm a truck driver and was searching for a small air fryer due to limited space in my truck and since I'm only cooking for 1, lol. I didn't know this brand came in 3qt size until I ran across it on clearance. The Thyme green $22 while the White was $39. I already have the white half sized infrared toaster oven. I opted for the green air fryer because of the weird price difference.
@jennifers2017 I just found the green one on clearance for $22. I'm a truck driver, so I'm in these stores across the country all week looking for these deals lol. White was $39, green was $22. Walmart is so weird like that. Even the employees were stunned at the price difference
When cooking bacon I like to put a couple pieces of bread or rolls under the tray to soak up the grease. You can use the bread for croutons or crumble it as a topping for whatever.
YES! I have shared that tip before but I just forget about it lately! Ha ha!
@@empoweredcooks That's where I heard it . 😂
Oooohhhh I’m gonna try mine today! I received two of the Beautiful air fryers from my family and friends after a bridal shower and I can already tell I’m gonna enjoy it!!!
I just ordered it because it’s the cutest Air Fryer out there. Also goes well with my white gold aesthetic in my kitchen 😊
I NEVER cooked. Do now. I just got the 3-qt Beautiful last week online, costs $29.00 right now. Absolutely love it, EXCEPT: For some reason, sometimes it'll heat, sometimes it won't. Or rather, it will get warm, but definitely not to whatever temperature I set. I've tried several different times, so just hoping I got a lemon. I really hope the next one works well. And the cleanup is absolute heaven. Ordered another and I'm going to return this one and cross my fingers. If it doesn't work out, I'm still now very much into an air fryer, so I'm guessing the Cosori would be a good replacement. Then I'll get your cookbook!
How’s it going
I’m getting mine tonight once off work my beautiful 6qt ! Thanks for your feedback tho it helps !
You deserve your own airfryer line, i would buy it with confidence ❤
Feels like a BIG project, but I know exactly what all the great features would be! :) Thanks for the vote of confidence!
Yes I wish I looked here before I bought mine about a month ago. I was considering the Drew one for a starter (and for esthetics if all fails) but bought a Crux and love it though. Now looking for techniques and more recipes.
@@RMA8159 welcome! You've come to the right channel! :)
I have the large Beautiful air fryer and it’s been in the kitchen cooking for a year with no problems! It has a reminder feature, and I like the look of it much more than the cosori
Glad to hear it's working great for you!
I have the beautiful 6qt as well it works great only thing it the start button doesn’t display anymore have had it for 2 years but works great. As long as I tap around where the start button was it starts for me
I have one of Drew's air fryer and I love it.
Thx for the feedback!
I just received my Cosori replacement. It is so much quieter than my other one. In fact I didn't think it was running. I love my Cosori and can't imagine using anything else. That chicken looks delicious. Will definitely be trying that.
I finally received my replacement as well, and I was pleasantly surprised how quiet it is compared to my original! Still cooks great though!
I'm so glad to hear you got it! My daughter took the replacement home with her, so I never got to test it out! Great news to hear it's quieter!
Cosori is an awesome machine, I own a Breville air pro oven, an Instantpot air pro which is great but a pain to clean. The Cosori has all the right presets, looks great, is quiet, and so much easier t clean!
I don't cook but this is my new best friend for the kitchen 😍
I just bought the Beautiful air fryer - my first air fryer. I was so thankful you didn’t trash it as that would have been a bummer. So far I like it - just trying out different things to see how an air fryer works really. I did zero research before buying it too which is highly unusual for me 😜 Fingers crossed I don’t end up with one of the failing ones!
I just bought the beautiful air fryer.. works great! So much prettier than the constant black look.
I totally love my Cosori! I love the way you can remove the basket for easy cleaning and to me it cooks a lot better than any other Airfryers. Also it was awesome that Cosori when they had that recall they were awesome about taking care of the consumers.
Thanks again for your awesome reviews and awesome recipes! ❤
I’ve had 3 air fryers. The first two had the baskets. The reason I had to get new ones after using both of these was because both would have a problem with the basket. With both the outer basket would fall off when I was removing the basket. One time a very hot basket fell on my foot. I love the ones with the tray instead of baskets.
I have a Power XL that I have had for 4 or 5 years and I love it still. It also has the basket that comes out easily to clean. Always glad to see actual users reviews on these appliances. Thanks, I will stick with the Power XL.❤❤
I had one of the first power xl cooker oven, and I had everything with it. I never could get the ham to rotate when I use that part. Seem that my ham would burn. It's was hard to clean, and the grease was baked on, which I didn't like. My ex-boyfriend ended up giving it to a coworker. Wish I still had it, and I wish I had my nuwave conversation oven, which was one of the first. Had to get a replacement power head. Gave it's a way because of die I'm on ( soft diet). I love it nuwave conversation oven.
Great comparison. I have the Beautiful and love it because it's simple. I like to reheat items in the air fryer instead of the microwave. Yummy chicken, I will try that this week.
Hi Melanie - YES I agree, the air fryer is so great for reheating leftovers!
Hi Cathy, Love when you do your comparisons. The only thing I liked about the pretty one was the inside plate with the small holes, no food falls through. I have the Duel Blaze and love it. My only issues are 1. I wish it had a removable basket like the Pro 2.
2. The temp went up to 450. 3. The holes in the middle of the basket plate were smaller. 4. It had a viewing window. One more thing that it came in pretty colors. Aside from that I wouldn’t trade it for the world . I had the Pro 2 but gave it away when I purchased the Duel Blaze due to space. Hope your all doing well. Keep up the great work.
Oh yes... that is a downside of the Dual Blaze. Thanks for watching the video and for sharing your feedback!
Ty for taking the time and expense for this review. I love my Cosori. We just received the new one (replacement) from Cosori 2 weeks ago. I will stick with Cosori. ❤ Thanks again!!!
So glad you're happy with it!
I bought the black version from Amazon I think after my cheap blue one died on me and I love it! I use it for sourdough toast in the am' reheatin leftovers for lunch and can bake sweet potatoes or tofu for dinner! Great for a single gal and dont feel I need a more expensive cosori.
I love the drew barrymore airfryer its so quiet! And works well
Hi Cathy, thanks for doing the comparison. I have a Cosori pro 2 air fryer. After watching your video, I like the Cosori better. The interface looks easier to read. I too like being able to lift out the basket with the Cosori. I also like the shake reminder on the Cosori. So, for now, I will be sticking with the one I like.
Good for you! The Dre Barrymore is very pretty but I want one that works and won’t die in a few months. My friend has a a Cosori and loves it.
Thanks for the feedback!
Hi Cathy, I think the Beautiful one looked nice and I like the white ones. My last one used to change the time and temp like the Beautiful one does. I bought a puremate air fryer ten months ago purely because I wanted a white one, I've been quite happy with it, it helped me learn how to use it. I've been watching different you tube channels and saw the cosori dual blaze. I liked how it had an element top and bottom and also there was no basket just a crisper plate which makes it even easier to clean. Anyway i bought one and it came last Thursday. It's really good, I wish I'd gotten it sooner.
Hi Sandra! So great to hear you got the Dual Blaze! I bet you are LOVIGN it! And yes, easy to clean esp when you don't use the crisper plate! :)
Got my 3 qt Beautiful at Wal Mart. Originally 69.99 but it rang up at 29.99 when I questioned why, I was told " we are getting rready to have inventory and want to clear out as much merchandise as possible. I don't care if the beautiful is not the best on the market. For what I paid I'm happy.
Great presentation! Have you used air fryer liners? Im trying not much success
Say thd juices stay in the liner from a frozen steak meat becomes soggy so i discarded the liner and cooked till done. Also fries were soggy using a liner previously.
I have the black one and so far it's been great. Just have to remember to shake halfway on things, but other than that, no faults. French fries, bacon, and cinnamon rolls, and grilled cheese turn out great all the time.
Great comparison video and I do believe you very fairly compared the two, with Cosori the obvious (to me) winner. If I ever have to get another air fryer, I am going to get a Cosori because it always does a great job in your videos.
Thanks Peg!
Hi Cathy,
Thank you for giving us this side by side comparison. It is like taking a test drive, and you are our driver 😅. I love it that you can cook a whole Chicken in an air fryer, if I didn’t already own an air fryer this would seal the deal for me. Costco has lowered the cost of there Gourmia again to $39.00, it was at $59 this making getting your first air fryer really affordable. Happy cooking everyone!
Hi Debbie. I just wanted to jump in and say that whole chickens in the air fryer taste better than the store roasted ones and they are so fast. It's my all-time favorite use of my air fryer.
@@lyricessence Thank you for that tip, I will definitely be picking up one the next time I go shopping. It is kinda hard to beat the price at Costco for 4.99 😀
@@debbieknoeb1562 Well, yes that's hard to beat.
Hi Debbie! I bought that Gourmia from Costco last year and tested it out in this video: ua-cam.com/video/Wm_b6ypi9vg/v-deo.html
@@empoweredcooksI'm keeping an eye on Labor day sales at Walmart or Amazon. Then gonna check for BLACK FRIDAY. My mom said she will probably get me one for my birthday/Christmas (both in Dec 🎉).
Hello Cathy,
I have a white beautiful Cosori to match my kitchen, and if I had a choice to purchase again, I would choose the Cosori white.
Very nice to have that choice!
I have the Cornflower Blue 6qt fryer. It's quiet and fits on top of the microwave. Cooked the quesadillas, nice and crispy.
I love my Cosori!! Btw I needed to to do the recall and it was a breeze and the new one came in 1 week. Ty for letting us know about the recall. Have a blessed week!!
Oh glad to hear you got it so quickly!
Thank you for the video! I have never even heard of the Beautiful air fryer! It IS very pretty, but I love my Cosori. I don’t keep my small appliances out on the counter anyway. It took 2 months to get my replacement Cosori but I don’t think I will ever switch brands. 😊
:) Glad you finally got it!!
Hi, Cathy. On one of your videos, you commented you didn't like how difficult the Cosori Dual Blaze was to clean. I have one and have to say it is the easiest thing in my kitchen to clean. A simple rinse under the tap, a sqirt of dish liquid, a swipe on either side with the dish cloth, rinse and set to air dry. Definitely less than 1 minute to clean. I think that the problem may be the pre- spraying the pan with oil and then spraying the food with more oil. I rarely use ANY oil. I think what is happening is the same thing as when you pre-spray a cookie sheet when baking in a regular oven: that extra spray bakes onto the sheet making it difficult to clean. Just a thought. I find I don't need that extra oil at all.
Hi Mary! I only think the tray of the Dual Blaze is a little more challenging to clean. However I don't often use the tray, so it's not much of an issue for me! :)
Just about three minutes ago the replacement for my AR 158 arrived! When I filled out the paperwork on the recall I actually asked for the indoor grill rather than another AF, but they sent another AF, I contacted them regarding my desire for the grill, they sent me a prepaid label to return the replacement AF which I took to FedX last Thursday, sent a copy of the receipt to them and today, while you mentioned the recall, the indoor grill arrived. I’m in shock at just how awesome the Cosori company is. Right now I have a return to Swarovski which at the most may weigh 10 ounces, and the return is $12. So anyone shopping from Swarovski outlet be aware that the goods you receive may not look at all like the online image. Now I need to head off to the market for a steak to try out my new grill! 🤗
Yay!!! So glad you've got it all worked out!! Let me know how that steak turned out!
I just bought the TriZone one by Drew Barrymore and I really like it. Only reason I bought it was that it was pretty and it was on sale for a super good price. Not because I like Drew Barrymore because I don't. It's super quiet and cooks well. The only thing is I wish it had a preheat button but that's not a real problem. It also cleans up very well unlike my other one. My other air fryer was a Insky and it dripped oil and was extremely noisy.
Great review! I'm going to keep my Ninja air fryer, but if it ever dies, I might actually give the Beautiful air fryer a try...it has a great price point!
I have the dual Beautiful air fryer and I love it! You won't regret it..
Looked like a good, unbiased review. Thank you.
Thank you!
Hi Cathy!!! I liked your comparison show today. There's alot of AF out there but I'm not getting a new one until mine goes out. Then I have to decide what to get. Nice Video!!!...🦋
Me too Diane.
I have the Ninja Max.
I’ve had it for over 2 yrs now and I have no complaints.
I bought Kathy’s cookbook.
It makes all of her recipes just fine.
😂
I won’t replace it until I have to.
Hi Diane, thank you! JoVo - thanks for the feedback about my cookbook working well with your Ninja Max! Appreciate it!
I have this Beautiful air fryer in green. I’ve never had one before and have been looking at tons of videos. I don’t think there are any accessories for it but I bet the Casori accessories would fit.
The best airfryer is the one that you like. It's all according to what features you want.
You are right!
GOT MY COSORI REPLACEMENT LAST WEEK! I accepted the black since I would have to wait another 2-3 months for the red - could not wait - using it today.
I know what you mean. I chose to wait for a white one only because I bought one of the mini Cosori’s to tide me over when the recall first began.
Yay Nancy! So glad to hear it!
While waiting for our Cosori (it took 8 weeks) we were very tempted to get one of these while roaming the aisles at WalMart. I decided to wait for my new Cosori. No regrets 😊
I've been waiting for mine since February...I'm dying of starvation
@@jeffreyes6938 it was the longest 2 months ever..... had to learn how to use an oven again 😆
Had to wait 2 1/2 months. Was really hard because their website had issues but after several calls. I'm glad I waited.
ya'll are so funny! I love it! I have hear of some getting their replacement in a week (mine took 3 weeks and I registered on day one). Others have been a month, but they were waiting for one of the colors (red or white). Hope ya'll get it soon!!!
@@empoweredcooks that's bc they know you are VIP. Common folks like us took them months! 😆
I bought it. Not because of her but I liked the look. But I'm trying to figure out why power pause button fades in and out when not in use
Drew Barrymore is the goat 🐐. I have the heating pan with the front knob too and the chicken comes out perfect!!! 👍
My personal opinion on the noise of the buttons is they are loud for people who may be hard of hearing or have a noisy kitchen. I also believe you get what you pay for. That's why the Cosori cost more because it has more features
Good point on both accounts!
Thanks for the honest review. What brand is the oil pump sprayer you use? Where did you buy it?
Got it right here! amzn.to/4dN7AIA
Never thought to use Air fryer for dehydrating ❤
I would say the difference in fan noise and cooking characteristics especially on the fries is due to air flow. I would say the Beautiful does not move air quite as well as the Cosori. That is why the Beautiful fries looked browner/starting to burn, on the outsides of the pan. Whereas, the Cosori fries looked more uniform over the entire pan. This would also explain the additional fan noise on the Cosori. The Cosori uses a fan that operates at a higher speed or the fan blades themselves have more pitch, either of which would create more noise while creating a more uniform temperature in the cook chamber. The Beautiful uses a slower or less noisy set of fan blades, which would also create less overall air movement and thus, less uniform heating inside the cook chamber, especially the center. Its simply a matter of tradeoffs in convenience vs noise vs efficiency vs profit margin related to build components. I just purchased a Cosori like the one in this video. So far, I am loving it. I found that WalMart sells it for just under $90 in and around Prime Day. I looked at many different air fryers, and from a build point (I have worked in manufacturing for many years. So, I would consider myself somewhat of an expert on how things are designed and assembled). The Cosori seems to check the most boxes in what makes a good device. It's not perfect though. But it has fewer bad points than most of the others and it has the largest base of satisfied customers. I would have purchased the Dual Blaze if it had been available, but I have no regrets in the Pro 2.
I didn't know Drew had an air fryer. 😄 I do love her. Thanks for the video. ☺
You're welcome!
I also have the microwave and spoon rest to match
I love Drew, but probably wouldn't love her air fryer From what I've seen, I still would keep my Cosori. I love it.
Mine was a model from the recalled list. I had a White one & still waiting for it.
They asked if I would go Black, as it would be quicker to get, but I'm sticking with White & will wait. All My appliances are White. C'est la vie!
Thank you for this informative comparison.
Cathy, I just got my Cosori replacement today!! 🎉
YAY!!!!!
I have a a Gourmia from Costco and it's so quite that I have to check even if I'm in the same room (tiny kitchen)as it when its running.
Ha ha!
Wonderful review!
This was really informative. I’ll admit I was very swayed by the aesthetic of the Beautiful air fryer but I’d prefer to give up some style points for better quality
Can you please tell me what kind of sound / decibel meter you use?
The removable basket is what I really like about the Cosori. Seems to be so much easier to clean.
Thanks for the feedback Mark. I tested out the Gourmia from Costco last year. I thought it did a decent job... just wasn't as smooth running for me compared to the Cosori. And I agree... NOTHING wrong with having more than one air fryer! 😂
Can you do a video on how to clean the air fryer where the burner and fan is located. Can i take the burner off?
Kathy does have a video on how to clean the air fryer.
I haven't tested removing the burner... would be an interesting experiment though! 😬
I agree the Consori wins every single time and I LOVE the removable basket! Thanks for the review and saving me money...LOL Now I need a chicken!!!!
Yay!!
may I ask please= do you get any juices when you do the whole chicken in there? I like to make gravy so need drippings
Sorry for my late response. I was watching the King’s coronation that started at 4:00 AM in my time zone! That being said, that unit is very pretty! Your problem washing the base is my negative for the mini Cosori as well. I’ve tried soaking it and also using the spray and letting it sit. Those are some serious nooks and crannies and one of the many reasons why I prefer the basket. I also just wanted to say that I’ve tested steaming raw brussel sprouts in the airfryer, much like you did a few weeks ago. I think I need to start with boiling hot water to begin with and then use a lower temperature initially, although I liked much more than putting them directly into the airfryer. I still like them better cooked in the oven, or BBQ, but I will persevere and keep testing. 😁
Hi Karen! Thanks for the feedback... let me know if you perfect it! :) Are they raw/fresh ones?
@@empoweredcooks They are the raw/fresh ones. I’m looking for that same sweetness/tenderness you get when you put them in the oven or BBQ.
I’m only a couple minutes in the video and love it already! Your voice is great alluring… it’s saying please buy!! I actually got mine for free in a bulk dumpster….
I'm so torn on a fryer. Looking into getting one. But I live in an apartment that I share with 2 others, have limited counter space, but want to be able to have around a 6qt one for leftovers. But since I live w/ others also looking for one that's not going to be super loud. I've looked at the top 4 video on this page. But now I'm going to outreach and ask opinions of others... Also don't want to spend too much being my first fryer and not knowing how much I'll use it. Would also love a removable basket for easy cleanup
Great, fair review. Thanx! 👌
Thx for watching!
Still waiting for my replacement Cosori. Two actually one a friends. Customer service is stellar. I live in Nova Scotia Canada so the shipping time is longer. I miss my cosori. Hubby is blind and has a cheapy because he needs dials. No comparison. Cosori all the way.
Hope you get it SOOO soon!
I'll stay with my cosori but I would like the dehydrate maybe cosori could add that to a new one 😊
Cosori's insulation impressed me. Its exterior barely gets hot.
I used a poorly rated air fryer oven before I got the Cosori, and it's exterior got extremely hot. Took it back.
Where did you get that scale from
This is what I have, (3 qrt). Just recently. Paid almost $50, my 2nd air fryer because my first had to be left behind when I moved. The "beautiful" air fryer you had the option of buying a warranty, I think it was an additional 2 yrs. I opted against it.
WAL mart is discounting her products bought the pan set it’s 60% off made in China had the insta air fryer I loved it .
Thanks for this video. I currently own a Gourmia air fryer, which I like a lot. But I don't know how long it will last, so I'm keeping my eyes open for reviews like this one with future purchases in mind. (Besides, air fryers are kind of like bicycles in that they're relatively inexpensive and don't take up a lot of space, so there's nothing wrong with owning more than one, which is to say I might just buy a second one even if my Gourmia keeps going strong.) The lack of a shake/turn alarm would be a deal breaker for me, so I won't be buying a BEAUTIFUL, but your favorite Cosori models would certainly be on my short list if I were buying another air fryer right now.
Good point Mark... it's never a bad thing to have two air fryers! :)
Hi! Love❤your content and enthusiasm. What can you tell me, if anything, about The Power XL 5qt Vortex Classic? I’m returning my third this year. I love it but it stops working.
I bought this one too. It had a funny chemical smell even after I used it four times and the the fourth time I used it the buttons wouldn't let me press them I had to actually unplug it and reset it I tried using regular russet potatoes to make french fries but somebody said you really need to put them in cold water for an hour and you need to boil them a
To blanch them and they didn't come out too good and I have never used Frozen like you did in your video which they look pretty good. the other thing is I would like to see you do a review on these products after you've had them more than one day just taking it out of the box I would like to see what they're like after a month or two months or what have you and then do another review. I have bought my brand new and only used it four times and by the fourth time it was already acting up plus it seemed like the sound of it got louder like something wasn't right so I'm returning mine
Hi Cathy. Another excellent review. I’m not keen on the Design or Colour. Having said that I don’t think it will be available here in the UK. I will definitely be sticking with my Cosori. Thank you for all your hard work. Stay Safe and Well. 🤞🙏❌
Thanks for your thoughts Damien!
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Your new fryer would be ok if your left handed. I think even though it looks a nicer machine in appearance I like the corsori best.
Good point!
Having the same birthday made you have an affinity for her. Wow! Doesn’t take much does it
Another great video! Next you should try out the Cosori Aeroblaze...
Thanks for the idea!
You might look into a Ninja Speedie, it will give you more cooking options. I got one, have all of the other toys, and almost exclusively use the Speedi The best of both worlds.
Is this the three or six quart
I love my cosori
Where do I find that cheat sheet?
Hello! You can snag it at AirFryerCheatSheet.com - magnet or printable version!
Love your videos. When I cook a whole chicken in my Emerald Air Fryer, I loosen the skin, on the breast, thighs and back. I mix a little olive oil with my seasons and spoon some under the skin. Also, after I loosen the skin, I place the chicken in the sink and pour boiling water over it. This renders the fat out of the skin, which allows the skin to crisp. It will make the skin very tender, so be very careful spooning in the oil and spices, or the skin will tear.
Great tips Bob! Thank you!
I'm the same way about The Pioneer Woman so I got her air fryer (also only at Walmart) and I love it!
Ack! I didn't realize she also has an air fryer! Just looked it up... the tray looks exactly like the Instant brand air fryer. I might have to test it out soon. Although I am not a fan of the vintage floral patterns on appliances. 😬
@@empoweredcooks lol yes they probably come from the same manufacturer 😆
Thank you for your review. I think I'd go with the Cosori. I was checking the price on Amazon and I was wondering about your thoughts regarding Amazon's protection plans (about $11 for 3 years)?
Seems like a decent price. My biggest problem with those types of things is forgetting that I bought it!
@@empoweredcooks That would most likely be my problem as well. 🙂
I shouldn’t pre-judge but I’ve never understood the allure of celebrity branded items. Being a cute movie star (who I like very much) doesn’t make her an appliance expert.
Yes, celebrity endorsed products/companies are becoming all the rage!
I don't get it either.
The brand comes to you ( you Gotta be a celebrity) asks you if he can use your name on his brand you say yes and you get paid so simple🙃🙃🙃
@@empoweredcooks
Not ones who get on their knees for a man only because he was in a dress lol she’s so pathetic
If a celebrity endorsed a product I generally don't buy it.
Awesome vid! Love this channel!!
Aw, thanks Paula!
Hi
I got the airfryer as a present. But don,t know how to use it here in the netherla ds. Do you know hiw it will works here in Europe?
Thank you
Hi Diana, this video will help you! ua-cam.com/video/j4USyaRMTas/v-deo.html
I can't get my Beautiful to go past 1:00 minute.. how do I set it for longer please help me!!
The Beautiful air fryer is the one I have and I like to cook burgers and ham in it. 😊
Glad to hear it's working great for you!
Would you recommend it?
@@CarringtonJoy I haven’t had any problems with it. It’s affordable so yeah I’d recommend it.
I think you will like your Cosori more.
I've had this air fryer for under a year and the front will not stay closed anymore as it has warped. The warranty is for 2 years, but you have to pay to ship your air fryer back to manufacturer and have to pay for shipping for them to ship it back. Basically, not worth the cost.
The white airfryer was under 10” wide, not 11”. It’s obvious seeing them side-by-side that the black one is wider.
I also had an affinity for Drew Barrymore but it wasn't because we had the same birthday.
I think it's hard to see the settings on that white surface.
Why don't you ever review 7magic silvercrest???
Great video! Thanks
Thank you!
Should include that pricing is USD. Add $100 for Canada.
Thank you :)
I researched the beautiful brand air fryers and it states that it does not contain Teflon and is free of all chemicals but that looks like Teflon coating to me 🤔
Yes, it is.
Are the baskets stainless steel or plastic ??
It is aluminum coated with a nonstick coating.
Thank u
COSORI I ❤️
I wish it had physical buttons /: I have low vision and touchscreen buttons just aren’t accessible to me
My microwave died about two months ago. I was on the fence between an air fryer or a microwave. But I saw the airfryer for $80 dollars so I did wind up with was a Frigidaire after trying it a few times I much prefer it over a microwave. And I am a guy I find it easy to use I just need some recipes.
Welcome! You've come to the right place! I have a LOT of recipes on my channel, and I also have a cookbook (that many of those recipes are in) - you can get it at YummyAirFryerRecipes.com!