I bought my air fryer before I watched this video. With all the hint and tips you gave in this video. It look like I bought great one. Hisense H06AFBK1S1 Air Fryer. $75 (R1400)Removable basket handle, that can be replaced easily. Capacity5.0L for the basket , 6.3L for the pot. 1700w. with 2 year warranty. No smell, low noise. I know you guys cant under what I am going to tell you now. With the power loadsheding in South Africa. You have less time to cook. So all my Dishes take 15min to make, so air fryer is perfect before the power goes out. This morning I made great quick easy breakfast with toast, eggs, bacon and hash brownies with one load in my air fryer in 12min . With accessories trays, 3layers, bread and egg on the bottom tray, hash brown in middle and bacon on top. The bacon was dripping on hash brown and toast, adding extra flavour and made even more crispy So thanks you Cathy for your inspiration. Your video gave me great ideas.
Hi Cathy I have been using the the Instant brand 5.7 Vortex plus with filters for over 12 months now and in my opinion it is just great. I find that the way to clean up is to remove any grease with paper towel , replace the grate a squirt of washing up liquid,a couple of inches of hot water and leave to soak while you enjoy your meal - then quick brush over the grate under running hot water and the same with basket and dry off with paper towel 👍👍
For those that dont care to save the bacon grease. I have used a slice of bread, in the bottom of the AF between the inner basket and the bottom, it soaks up a lot of that grease. Easier clean up.
Actually I do prefer to save my bacon grease I usually bake my bacon in my oven on a baking rack over a foil lined baking sheet. When it's done I spoon it off and it's clear like a clarified bacon grease to fry eggs in, I keep the grease in a closed container in the fridge.
I have owned approximately 7 or 8 air fryers since the first Phillips hit the market. To name a few, Dash, Phillips, Simply Ming, Kalorik, and Cosori. I have had a positive experience with all. One of the things I don't like are trays. I prefer the basket to the slide out trays like an oven. I don't like the difficulty of cleaning the trays with grids; soaking and scrubbing, not my thing. I own one of the recalled Cosori's and am following the process to return it. However, I am currently using the Corsori Dual Blaze (due to you Cathy). What I like about it is the size. It's a 6.8 capacity AF. I like the nonstick, I prefer the basket. I like the ease of setting my cooking speeds and heat levels. What I don't like is the max cooking of 400 degrees, I wish it were at least 450. I don't care for the bottom tray which over time loosens and falls out when the AF is hot. I liked my Pro because the oil and fats would remain at the bottom - as in a mini deep fryer. Over all, I am thrilled with the ease of this product, the time saving and the cleaning. I rarely if ever use my oven anymore. Thank you Cathy for your huge contribution to my cooking experience! It's been a blast.
As newcomers to the world of air fryers, we took the plunge and bought the Cosori Dual Blaze in January, after lots of research. Since then we have simply never switched on our old oven. Seems hard to better, perfectly suited to the two of us. Around a half to one-third of cost of oven (half the wattage, just two-thirds of cooking time, no warming. And everything so far has been perfect or simply requiring a tiny tweak to later times/temperature/preparation.
I love your videos. The reason I bought a cosori was you! I loved it Ihad bought a 5.8 with the dial in 2021. Unfortunately this was on the recall, I cried cutting the cord..lol..but they are sending a new one. I couldn’t wait and ordered the 5.8 pro 2. I ordered cosori again because they stand behind their product, a voluntary recall is amazing. Yes it is taking time…2 million units! Thank you for your honest opinions
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The Dual Blaze definitely although mine in the uk seems different to the USA Model, my temp goes down to 80 deg .c for keeping warm function and also everything lights up bright white when i switch it on and what i select turns orange. The bottom plate has 4 silicon edges and its very tight and definitely wouldn't fall out. Its a shame i can't add a photo for you but the Model is CAF-P583S-KUK hope that's helpful
My only one has been a Nuwave Brio. Love it except cleaning the grate. LOL. I've learned to add a bit of water to the bottom if I'm cooking wings, roasts or steak. Makes cleaning a bit easier
I got the InstaPot Vortex Pro. I got it before I saw your videos...but I saw American Test Kitchen. And they rated it best 2 years in a row. I like it a lot. No issues as of yet...
I have the Ninja Foodi 8qt. I love that it has two storage trays and can do smart cooking. This allows for two items to be cooked at the same time and end at the same time. As a single person, that is a BIG seeking point for me that I love. I don't like that the temperature mode does not allow you to decrease temp to 370F. It goes from 375F to 365F. I have a lot of recipes that sit at 370F.
I have 3 Cosories and I love all of them but my Dual Blaze is my favorite of all the air fryers I've ever used. I have zero issues with it. I have never had the grate in the bottom of it fall out. The fact that I don't have to shake the food or remember to do one thing or another is absolutely fantastic for me. I don't think there is any way I could be happier than I am with the Dual Blaze. Well, ...maybe, if it was 8 or 9 quart would be better; but, I am still very happy like it is.
Loved this video. I use the Instant vortex and for just the two of us, it is perfect. I put my food in and let the preheat count as part of my cook time. It is easy to clean, even my husband can do it.
I have used air fryers for years and my two favourites are the Gourmia 6qt. and the Cosori Dual Blaze. Keep these great, informative videos coming, Cathy!
I'm a new air fryer user, just 4 months. I used your videos and Amazon reviews to pick the Cosori Pro 2, waited for a price drop, and I like it a LOT. My favorite feature is the dual basket, so easy to just dump the fries or other foods right onto the plates. I also like the shake reminder. I don't cook bacon in it as I don't want to have to clean the splatter. I don't like to cook and don't use the air fryer a lot, but when I do use it I really like the features and speed. I now buy those Pillsbury trays of pre-cut cookie dough and make 8-9 cookies at a time. My husband really likes fresh-baked warm cookies "right out of the oven."
I had the Cosori Pro II, and liked it very much, other than cleaning the basket with all those slanted slits. Switched to a Cosori Dual Blaze and adore it! Cleaning is so easy, and with no pre-heating and no flipping/shaking it makes air frying even simpler. The insert with the holes is much easier to clean than the basket of the Pro II, and most of the time it isn’t used. (You gave me the hint of only using it if you don’t want your food sitting in oil.) I use parchment paper liners and “bowls” some of the time too. The only downside? I wish all the buttons lit up when turned on so they’d be easier to read.
Oh, and I don’t worry about the center hole in the insert tray. If it bothered me I’d just put a bit of foil over it. But if a tiny French fry finds its way to the bottom, it doesn’t burn, so I don’t care. Plus air fryer parchment paper can take care of it.
Until I first used an air fryer, I avoided cooking despite being married to a chef. But when I first got a Helogen oven/air fryer, I loved cooking in that one. I than made a trip to a friend and used Emeril Lagasse air fryer and it was not bad. I got lucky to be given a dash 2 quart that was in bad shape due to people putting oil in it for fries, thinking it was a deep fryer. I cleaned it up and used it and regifted it when I moved. I now have a home shopping HQ 2 qt air fryer that i cook and reheat everything in.
Well, my Corsori, which I loved, was in the recent recall, so I’m currently waiting for my replacement Cosori. Being the impatient person I am, decided this was my opportunity to get another one that was bigger. (I love cooking in my air fryer and felt so lost without it.) I now have the Instant Versa Zone and I love all the extra space on the inside. It does not take up that much more room on my counter, which was quite surprising to me. The very first time I went to use my Versa Zone, there was a problem with he reheat button, but even though I could still use the other functions, I spoke with Instant Brand customer service and they are sending me a new one. They were great! So I’m excited to have two air fryers to use, once the replacement from Cosori arrives. I love my air fryers! I rarely use my oven. Cleaning the Corsori I had was not hard, but the Versa Zone with the tray instead of the basket fits nicely in my sink, making cleanup a breeze. I don’t think i will need to run it through the dishwasher as often as I did my Cosori. I can see the cooking benefits of both styles of trays/baskets. I will probably use my oven even less now. I don’t understand why people won’t use their air fryers more, unless they only have a really small one. They are still very useful, but having a bigger one and being able to use it for bigger meals is amazing. PS…I love your channel and recommend it to all air fryer users, but especially those new to using air fryers.
Have you tested the new Phillips Air Fryer? I bought my first AF 12 years ago. It is a Phillips and they were the first company to produce one. It has been used almost daily without even one issue. I am in the market for a new one and my first stop will be to check out their xxl model as I will be moving my old one to the beach. No a fan of Cosori as I have had one of those for a couple of years--and mine cooks unevenly and is very loud. If you haven’t tried the Phillips would you consider reviewing it?
Mine was also recalled, but I got my notification today (March 14th) that the replacement will be here tomorrow........ YAY. Only two weeks without one.
Thanks for your insight on these air fryers! I’m presently dealing with the Cosori recall. I loved my air fryer before it was recalled. Unfortunately, the recall has not had an acceptable result for me. At the end of the registration process it asked me to choose my replacement and they didn’t have another air fryer available. All I could get was an indoor grill. I think Cosori should be required to replace the recalled air fryer with a comparable one. This is so frustrating!! As much as I loved it, I will never buy another Cosori product due to their handling of this issue. This is just unacceptable 🤬
As a short person, I prefer the more forward facing control panel on the Cosori Pro 2. I don’t need to get a stool to stand on just to operate the air fryer. However, I am not so thrilled with the detachable inner basket. It feels flimsy and when I use the dishwasher to clean up, the two part basket takes up most of the space in the dishwasher. If I ever get another air fryer, I think I will look for a drawer style that uses an inner tray instead of a basket.
My Emeril Lagasse AF is very old->10 years, gifted to me by my sister thru my mother. My mother always bought the weird thing. My sister started off making french fries in her air fryer. Then progressed to frozen meats and other veggies. I ignored the AF as I didn't know what to do with it. I used it for pot pies, then heating up old pizza, then frozen pizza, then frozen biscuits. I recently made barbecued chicken! My recipes are finally expanding. Then, a friend got one so I googled recipes for AFers and found you! Thanks so much! I'm about to really expand!
Enjoyed your video. I have an older Instant Vortex Plus 6 qt and love it. I agree about the forced preheating but my older model has a workaround: I know the preheat time is 2 minutes so I go ahead and put the food in before I press start and take those 2 minutes off the cooking time. Works just fine.
Hi. I have a cosori pro 2 and my handle recently broke but just bought a replacement basket. I use mine daily. I love it. Bought it 2 years ago after finding your channel. Thanks
Hi Cathy , I received an Salter Air fryer dual pro 4.7 litre for Christmas as a gift. I absolutely love it, I cook most things in it, the only thing that I now cook in the oven is pizza, simply because of the size of pizza. I have cooked a whole chicken, lamb chops , sausage, chicken breast, thighs wings, bacon, full English fry up . Oven frozen chips come out amazingly, in regular over they are either over cooked, burnt or they are hard undercooked in the middle
I had my 6qt XL airfryer from 2017. It was a black friday sale for 65$. Whenever I tempted to buy a new shiny one, I remember the one I have is still working very well 😆. I recently looking into buying the one that can cook 2 things at difference temp at once. But again, my old man XL still going strong. I dont have the heart to replace him.
Cosori 6.8qt. duel blaze here. This is my 1st air fryer so I have nothing to compare it to, but I use it every day and love it. It is the perfect "oven" for a bachelor. Fried eggs for bkft; French bread pizza lunch; steak or pork tenderloin for dinner. Or chicken thighs; or hamburgers. Roast veggies turn out great. Bread...yup...turns out great, too. It's so easy, and clean up is easy. Air fryers are a game changer.
Thank You Cathy, I have just today began my search for my very first air fryer and it's just for cooking for my wife and I. Leaning towards the Cosori after this video. My big observation on all the UA-cam I've seen is that everyone seems to be creating meals from pre-packaged slightly processed foods like potatoes, whereas I ALWAYS want food fresh from my garden or the grocer. Wonder if an air fryer is a wise choice? Thanks again
I have found that it works with fresh whole foods, just fine, I don’t use all these convenience foods here in the UK, we don’t have them. I’ve had a speedy Ninja for home and love it, so much so when we go down to our caravan each month, I really missed it, so I’ve just order the 5.5 Cosori for when we are down there. I haven’t got enough room for my speedi I’m hope the Cosori fits inside the over 😂. But I’ve done roast pots with normal potatoes and chips with normal potatoes all turn out lovely, with Lamb chops underneath and I did rice and threw my veg on top. So personally I think it cooks proper food just as easily, which is what I wanted, we don’t do frozen foods much either. Hope that helps, I don’t think you’ll regret a moment, all I regret is not getting it sooner, it’s so quick and easy
I make fresh vegetables all the time! Asparagus tossed in olive oil and s&p is so easy but delicious! Brussels spouts that way is good too with drizzle of balsamic glaze.
I owned the air fryer that was recalled, and although they would replace it I decided to go with the indoor grill, and come to find out, it is an air fryer as well. My experience with the Cosori company was amazing. I completed the online forms on Easter Sunday, and although they said it could take 6 weeks or longer it didn’t, I think it was just over a week, but they sent another air fryer. Bummer. I contacted them, they sent a prepaid label for me to return the air fryer, and after dropping it off at FedX I sent a screenshot of the receipt, and again they told me the replacement would take up to 6 weeks, it didn’t. Within days I received the indoor grill. If only all online companies worked as smoothly! By the way, I never had any issues with the air fryer that was recalled.
I rarely buy pre-packaged stuff like chicken nuggets, fajitas etc - I make my own from scratch. Including pastry cases and pies. It cooks potatoes and veg from raw/fresh just fine. Chicken - no problem. Steak, no problem. And I baked a quiche baking blind first then adding the filling later in the day and it was perfect. It REALLY excels at baking. I find with things like fajitas or stir fry they are better if you use a spray (from amazon) with oil or olive oil in it - it’s still less fatty than conventional frying. Without extra oil things can be dry.
I have the Cosori Dual Blaze. I love this one mainly because I don't need to shake/flip the food with the top and bottom cooking. I like that there's no lift out basket like my first Cosori. My main gripe with the Cosori is that I often have a hard time seeing the cooking options as the only selection that lights up is the Air Fry button. I wish ALL the buttons lit up since these eyes aren't so young anymore and the least amount of glare? Forget seeing any of them. If they can all light up when you turn it on why can they stay on until the cooking is done?
Thanks for the info, Cathy! I use the Cosori Pro 2, 5.8 qt at home and love it. However, just a note in defense of the little air fryers. I also have a teeny 1 qt air fryer. Yes, it takes a little longer to cook, but I travel for work a lot and it is easy to pack. I get tired of restaurants. "Teeny" (yes, I named her) comes in very handy after a long day in an unfamiliar small town with only a greasy spoon or fast food restaurant on offer. The air fryer is large enough to make a perfect sized meal for one. Most hotels don't allow it to be used in the guest rooms, but many have allowed me to use electrical outlets in the breakfast room to cook my meal.
@byrw9557 elite gourmet. There are other companies that make them too. The one I have works perfectly. I've had it for a year and use it when I travel for work (about 3 x a month). I don't cook major meals in it, but it works well for preparing tacos from scratch, chicken and veggie mini kabobs. Simple but healthy meals.
my mom has an oven style air fryer and the one thing I like about it is I think it's easier to cook multiple things at once. I air fry chicken a lot and I just get worried about putting anything in with raw/undercooked chicken so the multiple trays helps with that
I use an Instant and often use my silicone tongs to make sure the tray doesn’t fall out if I want to dump fries or whatever. It doesn’t take much pressure at all.
its the one bit of kit that is essentail and recomended for moving around your food,its a must have if you own an air fryer, that and greaseproff paper that you cut to size.
I have recently bought my first air frier, the Instant Versazone. What I love about it: pies, pastry, quiches, naan breads - fantastic! light and flaky or soft as applicable, quiche cooked perfectly after baking blind (in the air frier). Lemon drizzle cake - brilliant. Fajitas - brilliant. Steak or burgers - brilliant (without the smell filling the whole house). Stir fry - brilliant. Frozen fries/oven chips - brilliant. Frozen croissants/pastries - brilliant. Sync finish - brilliant. What I don’t like: It’s huge. It has its special place on the counter but I had to move a lot if stuff around to accommodate it. It’s awkward to clean due to weight and bulkiness of basket, (but it cleans up easily - but you need to keep on top of it as even if you clean it after use grease does build up in the nooks and crannies of the rack). Cleaning the elements - really challenging because it is an awkard shape to turn upside down, and then getting underneath the elements is risky - the steel circle of the fan mechanism is razor sharp! Home made fries - rubbish. They just haven’t worked for me despite several attempts. Spitty food, grease gets onto the area behind the elements. Non-spitty food seems to be no problem. If I were buying again I might opt for the Vortex Dual with the clear windows, as the loss of space would be offset by the ability to see what’s going on. I haven’t tried roasting a chicken or leg of lamb in it yet, but I imagine the mess on the elements would really really annoy me…however, it is saving me a bundle on electricity, and I have hardly used the main oven since I got it. The Instant App is useless - I couldn’t get it to recognize me. But you can get recipes on the Instant brands website, there are good facebook groups and youtube howtos available. It was well worth the money.
I currently have the Ninja Pro XL Air Fryer Oven. While I love how large it is, you are right about what a pain they are to keep clean! I live alone, so it has become my primary oven not just for air frying, but for baking as well. I love not having to waste the energy required to run my full-size oven if I'm just baking six muffins or a few cookies. I even use it to roast my veggies for the week using two quarter sheet pans. I think I've only turned on my full size oven once since getting the Ninja air fryer oven and that was because I was baking dozens of cookies for a friend's party. So, while it is a pain to keep clean, it really meets my needs well. I still have my older 5 qt. PowerXL barrel style air fryer as well that I use if I just want to air fryer something small. I've found trying to cook small items in the larger oven just doesn't work that well. It think it's just too large of a space for a smaller food item and it can result in inconsistent cooking.
I got an air fryer as a gift, and I love it. I like everything about it except that I wish it was a little bigger, and that it had a heating element on the bottom. It's a PowerXL vortex pro 4 qt. One feature I really like is the BAKE preset. It sets the temp at 320 and the time for 30 min. and is adjustable - but the best thing is that it uses a lower fan speed. It's great for baking of course, or for anything that needs slow cooking without burning the top.
I have an Instant Vortex and the only things I don’t like are the pre-heat and the tray falling out when you try to pour out the food. I like how easy it is to clean and that it remembers my settings.
A month into the Instant vortex and it does everything perfect pizza, bread, chicken, game meats like ostrich and venison.. im so in love with this thing 😂
I actually have the Philips and like it very much. Use Dawn Powerwash to clean (per your advice). If you can't be with the air fryer you want, love the one you're with. (🎶) I do preheat occasionally to get that wire grate hot. Your cookbook is really great. Everyone needs one. The balsamic pork tenderloin is always a dinner guests pleaser as are the chocolate molten lava cakes which we always serve with vanilla ice cream and a fancy sliced strawberry. Great review of your four favorites. Can't wait for your branded model.
I have a Phillips Essential Xl and am super pleased with it. Sound quiet, cooking settings great, basket size perfect for 2-4 people. It's a 2000 watt that is a powerful machine yet I love the airfryer reduced cooking time and less fat. It cleans so fast and easy. Love my Phillips airfryer.
Cathy, thank you for all the information. I had watched some of your videos before I bought my first air fryer in December 2022. I bought the Cosori 5.8 qt smart air fryer (not on the recall list). I think I am finally past the learning curve, and I am seldom setting off my smoke detector, when I use the air fryer now. There are two things I don't like about this air fryer. One, having to continuously press the plus or minus sign button for adjusting the time or temperature, until reaching the desired setting. The second is trying to hand dry the fins on the side of the basket. These are a pain. I like the convenience of not needing to turn on my big oven, and that food is done faster in the air fryer. I am cooking for one, but sometimes I wish the basket was slightly larger, so I don't need to cook some of my meal in batches. However, I am in a one-bedroom apartment, so counter space is an issue. I have baked rolls in the air fryer, and I am impressed how they turned out. I love how any type of potato turns out. For the first time, the other day, I put in a frozen piece of tilapia to cook, and I was impressed by how quickly the fish cooked, and how moist it was. No more defrosting the fish first for me. This is a big time saver! Thank you for all your tips!
Hey Cathy, thanks for another informative video you are great. I purchase my first Air Fryer in Dec., 2022, from Costco. I bought the Gourmia 7 qt, 1500w model number GAF798. It measures 9x91/2, with the basket tray in, the depth is 4 3/4 w/o 5 1/2. For my first one ever, it does the job just great. Love the review on the Cosori II, perhaps when this one no longer works I will probably upgrade, I am very happy with this one until then. Loving your refrigerator magnets, I always reference them when cooking, mine Air Fryer does take a little longer to cook, by a few minutes yet it still does the job and I always use my temperature gauge to check for doneness. 😊
The Cosori model recalled in 2023 relates to those sold in the USA, Canada and Mexico ONLY. Those sold in Europe run on a different voltage and do NOT have the fault even if it has the same serial number quoted on the recall notice. If you hold the temp button for 3 or 4 seconds you can change from Fahrenheit to centigrade if required.
I have been using air fryers for few years. My latest is Corsori Pro II with the shaker button and I love it. It's my favorite so far. I have tried dual blaze and ninja dual basket and few other brands with round baskets. I also have a small 2qt Chefman which is great when I want to do smaller meal or second food separate from what's in my big Corsori. I definitely prefer my current Corsori square basket - you get most room this way so you can have space between foods in there. I love the shake feature that beeps. The only thing I dislike about it is cleaning it. Thanks for all your videos Cathy! You definitely helped me use it a lot.
My Cosori was recalled and I didn't have the patience to wait 6 to 8 weeks for the replacement so I ordered a TaoTronics in the meantime. The TaoTronics is much quieter than the Cosori and it was bigger (6 qts as opposed to Cosori's 5.8 qts) and it was than half the price. Naturally the replacement Cosori arrived two days after the TaoTronics.
You are my hero.. I found you after I got my airfryer. I have a Nuwave Brio 6qt. I love it and haven't used my stove oven for almost 2 years. Mine goes from 900 to 1800 watts. It has a probe and divider. My Corningware does fit and I've done roasts in them. Pain in butt to get out hot, but doable. It's only flaw is the wire grate, like you said - pain to clean. It has many programmed settings and relatively quiet. Overall - I'm pleased !! Thank you for all you have done and will do in the future for us.
I've only had one air fryer, a Cooks Essential 5.8 quart with a removable basket. I love it and it's still working great after 4 or 5 years. I like the presets, the basket (I wish I could get a new one, but it works) and preheating isn't required but it is recommended. It has a 5 min. reheat button which is handy. The cord get really hot, but I think that is a problem with most small appliances these days. I like how simple it is to use--I didn't have to study a manual to get started.
My Air Fryer died today after 3 years and I'm so disappointed it was a birthday gift. So here I m looking for another I was very happy with the one I had which was the Gourmia I think I'd like to try something else. Although I had bought a brand fryer over but since this was a gift and smaller that was my daily go to. Great review. Cathy that was amazing review
Great video! I have the Dual Blaze and I am a *huge* fan and would recommend it to anyone. It's interesting that you mention the smoke, as I've noticed that too but I hadn't tied it to the bottom burner in my head -- you're probably right. If it's doing something that's particularly prone to smoking (usually fatty meat), I keep it at 350 or lower, and that seems to solve the smoke problem without adding significant time.
I've owned an inexpensive air fryer for a while and it works fine but I wanted the Dual Blaze because it is higher power and no flip. I purchased the refurbished unit on Amazon for $80. When I tried it out the first time to fry bacon it kept tripping the GFI. I thought I had a defective unit but when I thought about it I realized that 1750 Watts on the same circuit as the refrigerator overloads the circuit when the refrigerator kicks in while the air fryer is in use. (Also shuts the refrigerator off - beware.) Once I plugged it into a different circuit the problem disappeared. A nice feature of the Dual Blaze is that the basket has no holes in the sides the way my previous one did. That allows me to pour out the bacon fat without getting it all over the sink. I love this unit. It has had the effect that I am now the main cook in our house.
Hi Cathy, at the beginning of the year, I bought my first air fryer. Inspired by you and your videos, I chose the "Cosori Dual Blaze". I've baked and "fried" in it - made French fries and chicken nuggets also as my favorite breakfast buns - and have also made my first attempts with chicken breast, tofu and vegetables. I think the "Dual Blaze" is great and I would buy and recommend it again and again. Thanks for your help with the decision and greetings from Germany, Tobi
My first Cosori was recalled. I'm waiting on my replacement. I meal prep, so I have to cook in large batches. I plan on purchasing two of the Cosori Duo Blazes air fryers. My favorite brand is Cosori. I do have two other brands and they are great for what I use them for, but Cosori will always be my brand for Air Fryers. I will even take my air fryer on road trips to family or friends home if I need to :-)
I've been a long time Cosori user (thanks to you!!) and have had the problem of the handle breaking. I realized that it's because I would hold the basket by the handle while cleaning it, filling it with water. The handle isn't designed to hold that much weight, with long term use. Not Cosori's fault.
I'm gearing up to start a keto diet and have been told an air fryer would be a god send. But with so many out, I wasn't totally sure which one to get and what to look for. This video is hit the nail on the head for every major question I was curious about. One being the dimensions of the basket and options available. Thanks to you I've decided on the Instant VersaZone purely for its basket size and ability to cook two different meals and have them finish at the same time or one large meal. Also your tip; using aluminum foil for easy clean up. I'll definitely keep that in mind. Thank you so much for your videos.
The cosori dual Blaze is the best air fryer I've used. Great capacity & easy cleanup. I leave it out but use it on the island. The only "con" is that cosori didn't have a cookbook prob because they don't have a lot of recipes. It does have an app I don't like. It would be great to have a book with recipes using all the functions.
CONFIRMED - that was fantastic. I watched it 2-1/2 times. And If I got this link in an email and I was one of the U.S. makers? I would pay you to design your own product line in an air-fried minute!
I counteract the preheat function by reducing the cooking time. For example: an open toasted bagel, I set it to cook for 1 minute, so it’s actually mostly toasting during the preheat function. But agreed, it’s annoying. Thx for your videos👍🏻
Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven. 10 qt. It is the best. It does everything, dehydrates, preheats, air fries, bakes, broils, rotisserie with or without basket (rotates), drip tray, 2 shelves but I can order 2 extra and all 4 fit. Super easy to clean!
I’ve the instant vortex 6 quart and love it ❤and I love the preheat fonction 😂 I sold a ninja dual zone because it was not for me, and I also have a not well know brand just for time when I need two air fryer and don’t want to pay to much just to use it 2 times a month. But really for me instant is the winner 🏆 and if you want to cook something at 360f or below just select reheat and you will not have the preheating
I just got a Cosori Pro II after a bunch of research. It is my first air fryer. I would have preferred a 5 quart or may gotten away with a 4 quart. However, the problem I ran into are the baskets. I knew I wanted a square basket of course, but the ones with those plates on the bottom are a pain waiting to happen. I like the inner basket design of the Cosori pro II. I think the Cosori is as close as we get to "the perfect air fryer". Although I must admit that I don't know what the "perfect air fryer" is supposed to be as I am new to this game. I also like the support of the Cosori fryers and they have the best warranty (yeah, the Phillips has a longer warranty, but it is not worth it). Two things I will NOT make in my air fryer: Bacon: Sure, it likely cooks up great, but it takes forever and the mess is not worth it either. Microwaves are for bacon in my opinion. (Bacon tray with paper towel = far less mess and cooks in 4 minutes). Steak: I have to see grill marks or forget it. I can do a better job with a traditional grill pan in the same amount of time. I have mine for about a week and not used it yet except today I just ran it through the testing. So now when the rest of my needed accessories arrive I can start to use it. (I'm waiting on some silicon trivets and an oil sprayer before I can use it). I'm kind of excited to be able to make chicken parmesan again as well as chicken cordon blue and experiment with making some other dishes. I have an oven, but it is around 2000 watts and takes forever to heat up and cool down and it can't be used during warm weather. I have never used it because of fear of expense (I can see making a pizza to cost me around $40 to $60 on my electric bill, no thank you). The air fryer will have a 7 or 8 inch pizza done in no time and cost far less. My problem is lack of counter space in what they call a kitchen (I call it a too small disaster). Clean up will be harder for me though as I do not have a sink equipped with a sprayer. I did get me some Dawn Power Wash though, which should help. I have some Trader Joes mini wontons and some eggrolls to try in it. I also just discovered "popcorn chicken", but still trying to figure out what that is before I buy it, I have never seen it before. I'm not sure I would like it. I already know I don't like those breaded chicken tender things I tried a couple of times.
Nice comparison of the air fryers! My favorite is the Ninja Max XL. My experience is the round basket air fryers cook the food more evenly when compared to the square baskets.
Phillips XXL Pro .......All the way. Large family and has served us well for more than a year. Much shorter cooking times compared to Cosori which we have also owned.👍👍
I am in the UK, and I have an Actifry, dual oven cooker, 1400W, with a stirring handle for the bottom oven, so for example, you don't have to shake fries. Its shape, being circular, means it holds a little less than I like, but its "AI" is excellent. It often just brings up the right temperature and time for most items, where other air fryers you have to "fiddle" the temperature and cooking time!
So I'm totally confused now and need help to make a decision! 1 cosori 9in1 4.7liter( the handsome one) 2 cosori dual blaze 3 proscenic t22 smart one Which one is better ?
Putting the foil in the air fryer was the BEST FYI as I am learning the air fryer. I’ve had a small GoWise,stumbled on your channel, wow thank you teaching this senior so much. I’m excited to learn Your fantastic
I have the Instant 4 in 1 air fryer and love it. If I had to give it one issue (it’s a non-issue) it’s that I wish it was bigger. But it was the biggest at the time. Plenty big enough for 3-4 servings but when I upgrade, it’ll definitely be a double. I hardly use my cooker these days.
I have the Phillips. I purchased the grill that replaces the basket. Since I cook for one, I rarely have the need for the depth of the basket. I often use a baking dish of some kind. I don’t need a sling to remove the pan to avoid burning my hands. It’s just easier to get any food onto the plate.
Hello Sadly I found your videos after I purchased an air fryer. I got a NuWave which I don't see anyone recommend but it does work for me for now. Just wanted to say I always enjoy your videos and have gotten some good ideas from them.
Brought my first air fryer today cheap from amazon, no instructions on the presets in the manual a 3.5 litre size basket. Google said 2 to 3 litres is big enough for 1 person. So 3.5 would be enough I thought, wtf really where's the food 😂 my neighbours dog eats more for breakfast and it's only a miniature chihuahua.
I bought my first Airfryer because I saw your video….that was in early 2021😂 It was the dial type…..then in the summer I bought another for my kids …same model . Of course both were in the recall. We are waiting for our replacement…have both been approved I went to FL for 4 months in 2022 spring and missed my Airfryer so bought the 5 qt. I’m alone so found it perfect and now use it most of time at home. Probably use it 4-5 times a week. Do a veg and meat at same time or close to same time. Thanks for your efforts in educating us. I cook low carb so not many goodies unless they are keto/ low carb… one of the first videos I watched was you doing the low carb stuff as a request from a friend of yours. Actually think that’s what prompted me to buy the original one. Guess I’ll be getting used to the tap version features soon .😜🤩
I bought a Cosori Pro 5Qt. Air Fryer on Amazon on special for $79.99- 20 dollars off the usual price. I love it with all the cooking presets. It came with a nice cookbook as well.
I have the original Instant Vortex. Bought it in 2020 and I love it! The smell that you mentioned is not lingering....I love to cook bacon in it, and like you, I usually but a full package in and shake, and turn the bacon. If there are a few pieces that need an extra minute it's fast and easy. I don't like the preheat, but it is not a game changer for me.
I like my cosori dual blazen it’s awesome I like that I don’t have to turn my food. I use my nuwave 8 qt in the garage for fish food. I love them both. Thank you for sharing. 😊
This was *very* helpful. I jumped on the Airfryer bandwagon early on when the only choices were Philips or T-fal. I got a Philips 'cause I didn't want the rotating arm of the T-fal. It works fine, but it's small - even for only the 2 of us. Personally, I'm leaning toward getting the Instant Vortex Versazone for the size and the ability to cook two different things and sync the cook time.
I bought a cosori after watching one of your videos. It was recalled a few month ago and I hate the one they sent as a replacement. I appreciate you taking the time to do another air fryer review, I will definitely look into the InstantPot one. Thank you.
I purchased my "egg shaped" Cook's Essentials Air Fryer in September 2018. Cooking for one is super fast, easy and healthy! In fact, I thank my air fryer for helping me lose 85 pounds! The only feature of ANY air fryer is that super obnoxious "beep" - the high pitch is excruciating to my ears. BUT - - I watch the time on my air fryer and quickly pull the basket before the beep starts. Currently I am in the market to purchase a new air fryer and am grateful for this wonderful comparison video!! The Cosori Dual Blaze might be my next purchase - but I'm still searching for either an AF with either a ceramic or stainless steel inside/basket. Thank you for ALL your interesting, informative and FUN videos!! :-)
Hi Ann! Congratulations to you! So awesome - 85 pounds WOW! Great job! If you are looking for a ceramic coated air fryer, the Paula Deen will be your best bet. I have tested it recently (review not live on the channel yet)... it is BIG and the exterior is stainless steel and does get fairly hot. However, it cooks great. It's just big and a bit more expensive. It lacks a few features (like the shake reminder and a preheat button), but again... did a good job overall. amzn.to/42AcGB5 OH and if you scroll down that page, I just saw she has one that is slightly smaller that is also ceramic coated. I haven't tested that one, but the specs look good (1700 watts and the surface area is 10"x10". Cute colors too! Let me know what you end up getting and how you like it!
Have a Cosori Pro LE 5 qt and really like it. No issues to date and space saving on countertop all the time. The only negative is presets and temp buttons don’t light up all the time when AF is on; have to touch one to get others to light up.
I purchased the COSORI 6.8Qt Air Fryer, 12-in-1 Dual Blaze with no shaking needed. Will be delivered in the next two hours. Looking forward to playing with it. I have chicken thigh right now waiting for it.🤪
I got a Crux air fryer as a gift, it lasted almost a year. Next I bought a Power XL ($99) the week before Super Bowl 2023 and it lasted 3 months. My Cosori Pro II from Amazon ($99) arrived this morning 🤞🤞🤞
I put a cup or two of water with a couple drops of dish liquid, put it on 400°, for 5 to 10 minutes. Let sit to cool dump out and rinse and wipe dry. No scrubbing required.
I have the Cosori Turbo Blaze, on the whole I absolutely love it. I traded up from another Cosori because I needed more space. Easy to clean, quick and love the controls on the top. Dislike is really something I haven't got to grips with which is baking. I can prove dough in it and it works really well, but I've had a few disasters baking. I use it every day. Doing a chicken tray bake in it at the moment. Love your Channel Kathy, you are the best. Thanks from SW France.
As a fitness guru, I have used air fryers for a long time. My ultimate favorite is the Ninja AF grill. It's square and cooks everything perfectly. I use it 2x a day. Fish, steak, chicken, hamburgers, potatoes, asparagus. I am not tied into any brand. I just like this one. I cook for 2. I also like the lid where i just lift up. Easy cleaning.
@Proud Bacteria The problem with this gal is that she is promoting one product for cooking, and when an air fryer has a recall with multiple fires, So many great air fryers out there. It reminds me of the Pinto when they got rear-ended and exploded. Didn't last long after that.
@@maritimetees2315 True. It is clear that she is promoted by Cosori. Though Cosori has a new grill which is similar to Ninja AF series in design. But this new Cosori grill doesn't seem to get popular.
I prefer the halogen oven over the air fryer, I’ve got both and they both perform exactly the same duty , but with the halogen cooker you can see exactly what’s going on and what stage your cooking is at which I find a great help..All the best from the UK .
I bought my first ninja dual drawer and 10 days later I bought the tower 7 lt vizion. I like both for different reasons. Another thing, I do t turn half way when doing chicken thighs, not necessary maybe a whole chicken bc there's not the the same space for air circulation.
We bought the dual blaze after seeing a review from yourself and must say it’s awesome, cooks nice and even ,chicken comes out superb and fries too, fish is great in it too , still learning really but it’s great
Hi there Cathy, my you look good for a woman who has 8 children, it's great to watch them giving you mark's out of 10 for your recipes. I live in Scotland & have the Cosori, it's the one 8"x 8" , I live myself so it suits me fine, I have made a sponge cake, pavlova & puffs I made a chicken the other night, a bit dry, maybe you can tell me how you do yours. Thanks for all your videos from me in Scotland 😁😁
Thanks to your great recommendations, we purchased a 3.7 qt COSORI (old school with the dials, and no touch functions). It is on recall, and as I did the chord cut, we are anxiously awaiting our replacement 😢. We live in an RV, and have used the AF almost daily!
Since I cut my cord 2 days ago we've been forgetting we don't have the air fryer so we have to make last minute cooking plans😆 I'm hoping it comes fast, but I am pondering buying a second one for our RV so we don't have to wait weeks to have one again.
I have been using a Philips for about 3 years now and don't like the mesh bottom basket either. I find that the Grill Pan accessory not only allows for a bit more space and makes it easier to flip foods, but is much easier to clean. The only time I use the mesh bottom basket is when making things that need to be shaked, like french fries.
I have a Cosori Pro purchased in September 2021 after watching Carol cook for her large family. Just got the recall notices in February from Cosori which I have investigated and will be accomplishing it soon. Issue I don't like about my air fryer is cleaning the basket fins and vent holes. I use the Dawn products with a brush and dish rag and still a pain. I've used my so much the basket holder is warped on all 4 sides and the basket is drooping.
Hello again. Just want to say thank you for this fantastic video; it educated me about what I needed! I did buy a smart oven that air fries (my oven isn't working and may not get one for a while). I know that it won't do the air frying really well, but everything else--yes. Meanwhile, I got a Ninja 5-in-1 that I like last week, but...I hate the way it looks on the counter (like a wide flying saucer). So, after watching your video--4-5 times (lol)--I'm convinced that the Cosori Pro 2 is what I need. What sold me on it is: --The pull-out basket...using the Ninja, I find having to use tongs slightly annoying. --The dimensions and shape....not as wide and will look good on the counter (and will match my new smart oven). I like how it leans in on top --How easy it seems to use Anyway, thank you so much! I will def be purchasing through one of your links and coming back to your channel to learn how to cook with the Cosori. One final thing....any way to hack the tray with a pseudo divider if I want to separate veggies (sort of like you can with the Versazone)? I'd love to keep them separate at times OR I'll just have to learn how to add them in based on cooking times.
Sounds like a great choice, Lisa! So glad to have you here! As far as dividing food goes, you don't need a divider for this basket. That's really only needed if you're cooking in two diff temperature settings. Watch this video for some ideas on how to cook two foods at once! ua-cam.com/video/zXiZSkPbLps/v-deo.html And thank you for using my links to shop! Thst means a lot! ❤️
@@empoweredcooks Thanks--just watched that video. Very helpful! Those cheatsheets look great. One final question for now...I was on your website and saw the link to the Cosori Pro 2. It said $99, but when I clicked, it said $127.49. I suspect there was a deal at one point, but not currently. I wonder if it might drop for Memorial Day.... Anyway, if it doesn't, no problem... Thanks again!
@@empoweredcooks Hi, again. Just wanted to let you know that i did get the Cosori Pro 2, based on your videos (and used your link). Love it! Now that I can shake and empty food with that basket, I'm v happy.
After attempting to do as instructed by Cosori regarding the recall and getting nowhere there is no chance I would purchase another from them. Kathy, if you ever decide to make your own air fryer, I would buy yours.
That’s too bad… I wonder what happened since so many people have received their replacements already. I’ve found Cosori customer service to be some of the best out there. Maybe Cathy has a suggestion or you can try again since maybe the initial rush is over?
@@bethjeans3780 I called the and they just sent me back to website and round and round we go. It seems to me when they issuef the recalls they could have found a way to streamline the registration.
Same, getting nowhere with registration for air fryer replacement looked simple did everything, pictures, failed twice, phoned for help, no luck. Currently looking for a non Cosori. Guess it's me because everybody else is getting it.
The most popular air fryer manufacturer in my country is Philips. I've had one for 8 years believe it or not and it still works perfectly. I recently upgraded to a bigger version of it 😅
Mom of 8 kids. Wow beautiful. Congratulations my Dear. Iam trying to purchase air fryer for the first time in my life and your videos help a lot when it time to purchase it. Do you have anything on instant pot as well?
Welcome! You will LOVE it! I do have a few instant pot videos I made a few years ago. But @SixSistersStuff on YT has a TON! Here are mine: studio.ua-cam.com/users/playlistPLtE0v7k4B7O-eky6iia2ezVB_CCbi7q4C/edit
I bought my air fryer before I watched this video. With all the hint and tips you gave in this video. It look like I bought great one. Hisense H06AFBK1S1 Air Fryer. $75 (R1400)Removable basket handle, that can be replaced easily. Capacity5.0L for the basket , 6.3L for the pot. 1700w. with 2 year warranty. No smell, low noise. I know you guys cant under what I am going to tell you now. With the power loadsheding in South Africa. You have less time to cook. So all my Dishes take 15min to make, so air fryer is perfect before the power goes out. This morning I made great quick easy breakfast with toast, eggs, bacon and hash brownies with one load in my air fryer in 12min . With accessories trays, 3layers, bread and egg on the bottom tray, hash brown in middle and bacon on top. The bacon was dripping on hash brown and toast, adding extra flavour and made even more crispy So thanks you Cathy for your inspiration. Your video gave me great ideas.
Hi Cathy I have been using the the Instant brand 5.7 Vortex plus with filters for over 12 months now and in my opinion it is just great.
I find that the way to clean up is to remove any grease with paper towel , replace the grate a squirt of washing up liquid,a couple of inches of hot water and leave to soak while you enjoy your meal - then quick brush over the grate under running hot water and the same with basket and dry off with paper towel 👍👍
For those that dont care to save the bacon grease. I have used a slice of bread, in the bottom of the AF between the inner basket and the bottom, it soaks up a lot of that grease. Easier clean up.
Great idea!
Brilliant!!!
Yum, fried bread
Actually I do prefer to save my bacon grease I usually bake my bacon in my oven on a baking rack over a foil lined baking sheet. When it's done I spoon it off and it's clear like a clarified bacon grease to fry eggs in, I keep the grease in a closed container in the fridge.
@@traceykoontz2868
It’s what I do too. Although I also save the bacon remnants too ~ the flavor is oh so good!
I have owned approximately 7 or 8 air fryers since the first Phillips hit the market. To name a few, Dash, Phillips, Simply Ming, Kalorik, and Cosori. I have had a positive experience with all. One of the things I don't like are trays. I prefer the basket to the slide out trays like an oven. I don't like the difficulty of cleaning the trays with grids; soaking and scrubbing, not my thing. I own one of the recalled Cosori's and am following the process to return it. However, I am currently using the Corsori Dual Blaze (due to you Cathy). What I like about it is the size. It's a 6.8 capacity AF. I like the nonstick, I prefer the basket. I like the ease of setting my cooking speeds and heat levels. What I don't like is the max cooking of 400 degrees, I wish it were at least 450. I don't care for the bottom tray which over time loosens and falls out when the AF is hot. I liked my Pro because the oil and fats would remain at the bottom - as in a mini deep fryer. Over all, I am thrilled with the ease of this product, the time saving and the cleaning. I rarely if ever use my oven anymore. Thank you Cathy for your huge contribution to my cooking experience! It's been a blast.
As newcomers to the world of air fryers, we took the plunge and bought the Cosori Dual Blaze in January, after lots of research. Since then we have simply never switched on our old oven. Seems hard to better, perfectly suited to the two of us. Around a half to one-third of cost of oven (half the wattage, just two-thirds of cooking time, no warming. And everything so far has been perfect or simply requiring a tiny tweak to later times/temperature/preparation.
I love your videos. The reason I bought a cosori was you! I loved it Ihad bought a 5.8 with the dial in 2021. Unfortunately this was on the recall, I cried cutting the cord..lol..but they are sending a new one. I couldn’t wait and ordered the 5.8 pro 2. I ordered cosori again because they stand behind their product, a voluntary recall is amazing. Yes it is taking time…2 million units! Thank you for your honest opinions
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The Dual Blaze definitely although mine in the uk seems different to the USA Model, my temp goes down to 80 deg .c for keeping warm function and also everything lights up bright white when i switch it on and what i select turns orange. The bottom plate has 4 silicon edges and its very tight and definitely wouldn't fall out. Its a shame i can't add a photo for you but the Model is CAF-P583S-KUK hope that's helpful
I've had the Cuisinart air fryer oven for 4 years. It is the best and a 3 year warranty.
Dual Blaze had two AF, looks like sticking with just the one the other was a gift/giveaway, having issues with Cosori for replacing it
My only one has been a Nuwave Brio. Love it except cleaning the grate. LOL. I've learned to add a bit of water to the bottom if I'm cooking wings, roasts or steak. Makes cleaning a bit easier
@Warren St. Clair oh that's a good tip i might try that
I got the InstaPot Vortex Pro. I got it before I saw your videos...but I saw American Test Kitchen. And they rated it best 2 years in a row. I like it a lot. No issues as of yet...
I have the Ninja Foodi 8qt. I love that it has two storage trays and can do smart cooking.
This allows for two items to be cooked at the same time and end at the same time.
As a single person, that is a BIG seeking point for me that I love.
I don't like that the temperature mode does not allow you to decrease temp to 370F. It goes from 375F to 365F.
I have a lot of recipes that sit at 370F.
I have 3 Cosories and I love all of them but my Dual Blaze is my favorite of all the air fryers I've ever used. I have zero issues with it. I have never had the grate in the bottom of it fall out. The fact that I don't have to shake the food or remember to do one thing or another is absolutely fantastic for me. I don't think there is any way I could be happier than I am with the Dual Blaze. Well, ...maybe, if it was 8 or 9 quart would be better; but, I am still very happy like it is.
Thanks for sharing!
I took the plunge and purchased the Cosori Dual Blaze and omg i can't believe how good it is, love your channel and now love my Dual Blaze
Yay! Glad to hear it!
Same…I’ve had my Dual Blaze a couple of weeks now and use it daily. It’s amazing!!
@Fabulessly Frugal how come yours doesn't light up all the options as mine does they all light up white and if i chose one it turns orange
@@NickHarbornePhotography which model do you have?
@@bethjeans3780 Dual Blaze MODEL CAF P583S KUK
Loved this video. I use the Instant vortex and for just the two of us, it is perfect. I put my food in and let the preheat count as part of my cook time. It is easy to clean, even my husband can do it.
I have used air fryers for years and my two favourites are the Gourmia 6qt. and the Cosori Dual Blaze. Keep these great, informative videos coming, Cathy!
I have a 6qt Gourmia and love it
I'm a new air fryer user, just 4 months. I used your videos and Amazon reviews to pick the Cosori Pro 2, waited for a price drop, and I like it a LOT. My favorite feature is the dual basket, so easy to just dump the fries or other foods right onto the plates. I also like the shake reminder. I don't cook bacon in it as I don't want to have to clean the splatter.
I don't like to cook and don't use the air fryer a lot, but when I do use it I really like the features and speed. I now buy those Pillsbury trays of pre-cut cookie dough and make 8-9 cookies at a time. My husband really likes fresh-baked warm cookies "right out of the oven."
I had the Cosori Pro II, and liked it very much, other than cleaning the basket with all those slanted slits. Switched to a Cosori Dual Blaze and adore it! Cleaning is so easy, and with no pre-heating and no flipping/shaking it makes air frying even simpler. The insert with the holes is much easier to clean than the basket of the Pro II, and most of the time it isn’t used. (You gave me the hint of only using it if you don’t want your food sitting in oil.) I use parchment paper liners and “bowls” some of the time too. The only downside? I wish all the buttons lit up when turned on so they’d be easier to read.
Oh, and I don’t worry about the center hole in the insert tray. If it bothered me I’d just put a bit of foil over it. But if a tiny French fry finds its way to the bottom, it doesn’t burn, so I don’t care. Plus air fryer parchment paper can take care of it.
@kwccoin3115can you elaborate on the cold to hot health issues I didn’t get that
Until I first used an air fryer, I avoided cooking despite being married to a chef. But when I first got a Helogen oven/air fryer, I loved cooking in that one. I than made a trip to a friend and used Emeril Lagasse air fryer and it was not bad. I got lucky to be given a dash 2 quart that was in bad shape due to people putting oil in it for fries, thinking it was a deep fryer. I cleaned it up and used it and regifted it when I moved. I now have a home shopping HQ 2 qt air fryer that i cook and reheat everything in.
Well, my Corsori, which I loved, was in the recent recall, so I’m currently waiting for my replacement Cosori. Being the impatient person I am, decided this was my opportunity to get another one that was bigger. (I love cooking in my air fryer and felt so lost without it.) I now have the Instant Versa Zone and I love all the extra space on the inside. It does not take up that much more room on my counter, which was quite surprising to me. The very first time I went to use my Versa Zone, there was a problem with he reheat button, but even though I could still use the other functions, I spoke with Instant Brand customer service and they are sending me a new one. They were great! So I’m excited to have two air fryers to use, once the replacement from Cosori arrives. I love my air fryers! I rarely use my oven.
Cleaning the Corsori I had was not hard, but the Versa Zone with the tray instead of the basket fits nicely in my sink, making cleanup a breeze. I don’t think i will need to run it through the dishwasher as often as I did my Cosori. I can see the cooking benefits of both styles of trays/baskets. I will probably use my oven even less now. I don’t understand why people won’t use their air fryers more, unless they only have a really small one. They are still very useful, but having a bigger one and being able to use it for bigger meals is amazing.
PS…I love your channel and recommend it to all air fryer users, but especially those new to using air fryers.
Have you tested the new Phillips Air Fryer? I bought my first AF 12 years ago. It is a Phillips and they were the first company to produce one. It has been used almost daily without even one issue. I am in the market for a new one and my first stop will be to check out their xxl model as I will be moving my old one to the beach. No a fan of Cosori as I have had one of those for a couple of years--and mine cooks unevenly and is very loud. If you haven’t tried the Phillips would you consider reviewing it?
Thank you for the informative comment
Mine was also recalled, but I got my notification today (March 14th) that the replacement will be here tomorrow........ YAY. Only two weeks without one.
@@sharonj7274 Hi Sharon J did they send you a CP159 AF
@@walterlewis1029 No mine is a CP168 AF
Thanks for your insight on these air fryers! I’m presently dealing with the Cosori recall. I loved my air fryer before it was recalled. Unfortunately, the recall has not had an acceptable result for me. At the end of the registration process it asked me to choose my replacement and they didn’t have another air fryer available. All I could get was an indoor grill. I think Cosori should be required to replace the recalled air fryer with a comparable one. This is so frustrating!! As much as I loved it, I will never buy another Cosori product due to their handling of this issue. This is just unacceptable 🤬
As a short person, I prefer the more forward facing control panel on the Cosori Pro 2. I don’t need to get a stool to stand on just to operate the air fryer. However, I am not so thrilled with the detachable inner basket. It feels flimsy and when I use the dishwasher to clean up, the two part basket takes up most of the space in the dishwasher. If I ever get another air fryer, I think I will look for a drawer style that uses an inner tray instead of a basket.
My Emeril Lagasse AF is very old->10 years, gifted to me by my sister thru my mother. My mother always bought the weird thing. My sister started off making french fries in her air fryer. Then progressed to frozen meats and other veggies. I ignored the AF as I didn't know what to do with it. I used it for pot pies, then heating up old pizza, then frozen pizza, then frozen biscuits. I recently made barbecued chicken! My recipes are finally expanding. Then, a friend got one so I googled recipes for AFers and found you! Thanks so much! I'm about to really expand!
Sorry, that one is worst AF out there . Just Google it.
I have the Instant Vortex air fryer. I love it. Everything I’ve made in it so far has turned out great.
Enjoyed your video. I have an older Instant Vortex Plus 6 qt and love it. I agree about the forced preheating but my older model has a workaround: I know the preheat time is 2 minutes so I go ahead and put the food in before I press start and take those 2 minutes off the cooking time. Works just fine.
I have the same A/F and I don't have problems with the preheat at all . I do think your idea about taking 2 mins off it is a fantastic idea too.
Hi. I have a cosori pro 2 and my handle recently broke but just bought a replacement basket. I use mine daily. I love it. Bought it 2 years ago after finding your channel. Thanks
Hi Cathy , I received an Salter Air fryer dual pro 4.7 litre for Christmas as a gift.
I absolutely love it, I cook most things in it, the only thing that I now cook in the oven is pizza, simply because of the size of pizza.
I have cooked a whole chicken, lamb chops , sausage, chicken breast, thighs wings, bacon, full English fry up . Oven frozen chips come out amazingly, in regular over they are either over cooked, burnt or they are hard undercooked in the middle
I had my 6qt XL airfryer from 2017. It was a black friday sale for 65$. Whenever I tempted to buy a new shiny one, I remember the one I have is still working very well 😆. I recently looking into buying the one that can cook 2 things at difference temp at once. But again, my old man XL still going strong. I dont have the heart to replace him.
Cosori 6.8qt. duel blaze here. This is my 1st air fryer so I have nothing to compare it to, but I use it every day and love it. It is the perfect "oven" for a bachelor. Fried eggs for bkft; French bread pizza lunch; steak or pork tenderloin for dinner. Or chicken thighs; or hamburgers. Roast veggies turn out great. Bread...yup...turns out great, too. It's so easy, and clean up is easy. Air fryers are a game changer.
Thank You Cathy, I have just today began my search for my very first air fryer and it's just for cooking for my wife and I. Leaning towards the Cosori after this video. My big observation on all the UA-cam I've seen is that everyone seems to be creating meals from pre-packaged slightly processed foods like potatoes, whereas I ALWAYS want food fresh from my garden or the grocer. Wonder if an air fryer is a wise choice? Thanks again
I have found that it works with fresh whole foods, just fine, I don’t use all these convenience foods here in the UK, we don’t have them. I’ve had a speedy Ninja for home and love it, so much so when we go down to our caravan each month, I really missed it, so I’ve just order the 5.5 Cosori for when we are down there. I haven’t got enough room for my speedi I’m hope the Cosori fits inside the over 😂. But I’ve done roast pots with normal potatoes and chips with normal potatoes all turn out lovely, with Lamb chops underneath and I did rice and threw my veg on top. So personally I think it cooks proper food just as easily, which is what I wanted, we don’t do frozen foods much either. Hope that helps, I don’t think you’ll regret a moment, all I regret is not getting it sooner, it’s so quick and easy
I make fresh vegetables all the time! Asparagus tossed in olive oil and s&p is so easy but delicious! Brussels spouts that way is good too with drizzle of balsamic glaze.
I owned the air fryer that was recalled, and although they would replace it I decided to go with the indoor grill, and come to find out, it is an air fryer as well. My experience with the Cosori company was amazing. I completed the online forms on Easter Sunday, and although they said it could take 6 weeks or longer it didn’t, I think it was just over a week, but they sent another air fryer. Bummer.
I contacted them, they sent a prepaid label for me to return the air fryer, and after dropping it off at FedX I sent a screenshot of the receipt, and again they told me the replacement would take up to 6 weeks, it didn’t. Within days I received the indoor grill. If only all
online companies worked as smoothly! By the way, I never had any issues with the air fryer that was recalled.
I rarely buy pre-packaged stuff like chicken nuggets, fajitas etc - I make my own from scratch. Including pastry cases and pies. It cooks potatoes and veg from raw/fresh just fine. Chicken - no problem. Steak, no problem. And I baked a quiche baking blind first then adding the filling later in the day and it was perfect. It REALLY excels at baking. I find with things like fajitas or stir fry they are better if you use a spray (from amazon) with oil or olive oil in it - it’s still less fatty than conventional frying. Without extra oil things can be dry.
I have the Cosori Dual Blaze. I love this one mainly because I don't need to shake/flip the food with the top and bottom cooking. I like that there's no lift out basket like my first Cosori. My main gripe with the Cosori is that I often have a hard time seeing the cooking options as the only selection that lights up is the Air Fry button. I wish ALL the buttons lit up since these eyes aren't so young anymore and the least amount of glare? Forget seeing any of them. If they can all light up when you turn it on why can they stay on until the cooking is done?
Thanks for the info, Cathy! I use the Cosori Pro 2, 5.8 qt at home and love it. However, just a note in defense of the little air fryers. I also have a teeny 1 qt air fryer. Yes, it takes a little longer to cook, but I travel for work a lot and it is easy to pack. I get tired of restaurants. "Teeny" (yes, I named her) comes in very handy after a long day in an unfamiliar small town with only a greasy spoon or fast food restaurant on offer. The air fryer is large enough to make a perfect sized meal for one. Most hotels don't allow it to be used in the guest rooms, but many have allowed me to use electrical outlets in the breakfast room to cook my meal.
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Never heard of a 1 quart air fryer. Who makes that?
@byrw9557 elite gourmet. There are other companies that make them too. The one I have works perfectly. I've had it for a year and use it when I travel for work (about 3 x a month). I don't cook major meals in it, but it works well for preparing tacos from scratch, chicken and veggie mini kabobs. Simple but healthy meals.
my mom has an oven style air fryer and the one thing I like about it is I think it's easier to cook multiple things at once. I air fry chicken a lot and I just get worried about putting anything in with raw/undercooked chicken so the multiple trays helps with that
I use an Instant and often use my silicone tongs to make sure the tray doesn’t fall out if I want to dump fries or whatever. It doesn’t take much pressure at all.
its the one bit of kit that is essentail and recomended for moving around your food,its a must have if you own an air fryer, that and greaseproff paper that you cut to size.
I have recently bought my first air frier, the Instant Versazone. What I love about it: pies, pastry, quiches, naan breads - fantastic! light and flaky or soft as applicable, quiche cooked perfectly after baking blind (in the air frier). Lemon drizzle cake - brilliant. Fajitas - brilliant. Steak or burgers - brilliant (without the smell filling the whole house). Stir fry - brilliant. Frozen fries/oven chips - brilliant. Frozen croissants/pastries - brilliant. Sync finish - brilliant. What I don’t like: It’s huge. It has its special place on the counter but I had to move a lot if stuff around to accommodate it. It’s awkward to clean due to weight and bulkiness of basket, (but it cleans up easily - but you need to keep on top of it as even if you clean it after use grease does build up in the nooks and crannies of the rack). Cleaning the elements - really challenging because it is an awkard shape to turn upside down, and then getting underneath the elements is risky - the steel circle of the fan mechanism is razor sharp! Home made fries - rubbish. They just haven’t worked for me despite several attempts. Spitty food, grease gets onto the area behind the elements. Non-spitty food seems to be no problem. If I were buying again I might opt for the Vortex Dual with the clear windows, as the loss of space would be offset by the ability to see what’s going on. I haven’t tried roasting a chicken or leg of lamb in it yet, but I imagine the mess on the elements would really really annoy me…however, it is saving me a bundle on electricity, and I have hardly used the main oven since I got it. The Instant App is useless - I couldn’t get it to recognize me. But you can get recipes on the Instant brands website, there are good facebook groups and youtube howtos available. It was well worth the money.
I currently have the Ninja Pro XL Air Fryer Oven. While I love how large it is, you are right about what a pain they are to keep clean! I live alone, so it has become my primary oven not just for air frying, but for baking as well. I love not having to waste the energy required to run my full-size oven if I'm just baking six muffins or a few cookies. I even use it to roast my veggies for the week using two quarter sheet pans. I think I've only turned on my full size oven once since getting the Ninja air fryer oven and that was because I was baking dozens of cookies for a friend's party. So, while it is a pain to keep clean, it really meets my needs well. I still have my older 5 qt. PowerXL barrel style air fryer as well that I use if I just want to air fryer something small. I've found trying to cook small items in the larger oven just doesn't work that well. It think it's just too large of a space for a smaller food item and it can result in inconsistent cooking.
I got an air fryer as a gift, and I love it. I like everything about it except that I wish it was a little bigger, and that it had a heating element on the bottom. It's a PowerXL vortex pro 4 qt. One feature I really like is the BAKE preset. It sets the temp at 320 and the time for 30 min. and is adjustable - but the best thing is that it uses a lower fan speed. It's great for baking of course, or for anything that needs slow cooking without burning the top.
I have an Instant Vortex and the only things I don’t like are the pre-heat and the tray falling out when you try to pour out the food. I like how easy it is to clean and that it remembers my settings.
A month into the Instant vortex and it does everything perfect pizza, bread, chicken, game meats like ostrich and venison.. im so in love with this thing 😂
I actually have the Philips and like it very much. Use Dawn Powerwash to clean (per your advice). If you can't be with the air fryer you want, love the one you're with. (🎶) I do preheat occasionally to get that wire grate hot. Your cookbook is really great. Everyone needs one. The balsamic pork tenderloin is always a dinner guests pleaser as are the chocolate molten lava cakes which we always serve with vanilla ice cream and a fancy sliced strawberry. Great review of your four favorites. Can't wait for your branded model.
I have a Phillips Essential Xl and am super pleased with it. Sound quiet, cooking settings great, basket size perfect for 2-4 people. It's a 2000 watt that is a powerful machine yet I love the airfryer reduced cooking time and less fat. It cleans so fast and easy. Love my Phillips airfryer.
Cathy, thank you for all the information. I had watched some of your videos before I bought my first air fryer in December 2022. I bought the Cosori 5.8 qt smart air fryer (not on the recall list). I think I am finally past the learning curve, and I am seldom setting off my smoke detector, when I use the air fryer now. There are two things I don't like about this air fryer. One, having to continuously press the plus or minus sign button for adjusting the time or temperature, until reaching the desired setting. The second is trying to hand dry the fins on the side of the basket. These are a pain. I like the convenience of not needing to turn on my big oven, and that food is done faster in the air fryer. I am cooking for one, but sometimes I wish the basket was slightly larger, so I don't need to cook some of my meal in batches. However, I am in a one-bedroom apartment, so counter space is an issue. I have baked rolls in the air fryer, and I am impressed how they turned out. I love how any type of potato turns out. For the first time, the other day, I put in a frozen piece of tilapia to cook, and I was impressed by how quickly the fish cooked, and how moist it was. No more defrosting the fish first for me. This is a big time saver! Thank you for all your tips!
Hey Cathy, thanks for another informative video you are great. I purchase my first Air Fryer in Dec., 2022, from Costco. I bought the Gourmia 7 qt, 1500w model number GAF798. It measures 9x91/2, with the basket tray in, the depth is 4 3/4 w/o 5 1/2. For my first one ever, it does the job just great. Love the review on the Cosori II, perhaps when this one no longer works I will probably upgrade, I am very happy with this one until then. Loving your refrigerator magnets, I always reference them when cooking, mine Air Fryer does take a little longer to cook, by a few minutes yet it still does the job and I always use my temperature gauge to check for doneness. 😊
The Cosori model recalled in 2023 relates to those sold in the USA, Canada and Mexico ONLY.
Those sold in Europe run on a different voltage and do NOT have the fault even if it has the same serial number quoted on the recall notice.
If you hold the temp button for 3 or 4 seconds you can change from Fahrenheit to centigrade if required.
I have found the Cosori aeroblaze is my personal favorite. Yes it can grill as well but air frying is a pleasure in it AND it has a filter too 😊
I have been using air fryers for few years. My latest is Corsori Pro II with the shaker button and I love it. It's my favorite so far. I have tried dual blaze and ninja dual basket and few other brands with round baskets. I also have a small 2qt Chefman which is great when I want to do smaller meal or second food separate from what's in my big Corsori. I definitely prefer my current Corsori square basket - you get most room this way so you can have space between foods in there. I love the shake feature that beeps. The only thing I dislike about it is cleaning it. Thanks for all your videos Cathy! You definitely helped me use it a lot.
My Cosori was recalled and I didn't have the patience to wait 6 to 8 weeks for the replacement so I ordered a TaoTronics in the meantime. The TaoTronics is much quieter than the Cosori and it was bigger (6 qts as opposed to Cosori's 5.8 qts) and it was than half the price.
Naturally the replacement Cosori arrived two days after the TaoTronics.
You are my hero.. I found you after I got my airfryer. I have a Nuwave Brio 6qt. I love it and haven't used my stove oven for almost 2 years. Mine goes from 900 to 1800 watts. It has a probe and divider. My Corningware does fit and I've done roasts in them. Pain in butt to get out hot, but doable. It's only flaw is the wire grate, like you said - pain to clean. It has many programmed settings and relatively quiet. Overall - I'm pleased !!
Thank you for all you have done and will do in the future for us.
I've only had one air fryer, a Cooks Essential 5.8 quart with a removable basket. I love it and it's still working great after 4 or 5 years. I like the presets, the basket (I wish I could get a new one, but it works) and preheating isn't required but it is recommended. It has a 5 min. reheat button which is handy. The cord get really hot, but I think that is a problem with most small appliances these days. I like how simple it is to use--I didn't have to study a manual to get started.
My Air Fryer died today after 3 years and I'm so disappointed it was a birthday gift. So here I m looking for another I was very happy with the one I had which was the Gourmia I think I'd like to try something else. Although I had bought a brand fryer over but since this was a gift and smaller that was my daily go to. Great review. Cathy that was amazing review
Great video! I have the Dual Blaze and I am a *huge* fan and would recommend it to anyone. It's interesting that you mention the smoke, as I've noticed that too but I hadn't tied it to the bottom burner in my head -- you're probably right. If it's doing something that's particularly prone to smoking (usually fatty meat), I keep it at 350 or lower, and that seems to solve the smoke problem without adding significant time.
I've owned an inexpensive air fryer for a while and it works fine but I wanted the Dual Blaze because it is higher power and no flip. I purchased the refurbished unit on Amazon for $80. When I tried it out the first time to fry bacon it kept tripping the GFI. I thought I had a defective unit but when I thought about it I realized that 1750 Watts on the same circuit as the refrigerator overloads the circuit when the refrigerator kicks in while the air fryer is in use. (Also shuts the refrigerator off - beware.) Once I plugged it into a different circuit the problem disappeared. A nice feature of the Dual Blaze is that the basket has no holes in the sides the way my previous one did. That allows me to pour out the bacon fat without getting it all over the sink. I love this unit. It has had the effect that I am now the main cook in our house.
Hi Cathy, at the beginning of the year, I bought my first air fryer. Inspired by you and your videos, I chose the "Cosori Dual Blaze". I've baked and "fried" in it - made French fries and chicken nuggets also as my favorite breakfast buns - and have also made my first attempts with chicken breast, tofu and vegetables. I think the "Dual Blaze" is great and I would buy and recommend it again and again. Thanks for your help with the decision and greetings from Germany, Tobi
My first Cosori was recalled. I'm waiting on my replacement. I meal prep, so I have to cook in large batches. I plan on purchasing two of the Cosori Duo Blazes air fryers. My favorite brand is Cosori. I do have two other brands and they are great for what I use them for, but Cosori will always be my brand for Air Fryers. I will even take my air fryer on road trips to family or friends home if I need to :-)
I’ve had a Cosori for about 4 years. I recently upgraded to their Dual blaze model and really like how easy it is to clean.
I've been a long time Cosori user (thanks to you!!) and have had the problem of the handle breaking. I realized that it's because I would hold the basket by the handle while cleaning it, filling it with water. The handle isn't designed to hold that much weight, with long term use. Not Cosori's fault.
I have the cosori pro 2, your cookbook and cheat sheet. I use them nearly every day and love all three!😊
I'm gearing up to start a keto diet and have been told an air fryer would be a god send. But with so many out, I wasn't totally sure which one to get and what to look for. This video is hit the nail on the head for every major question I was curious about. One being the dimensions of the basket and options available. Thanks to you I've decided on the Instant VersaZone purely for its basket size and ability to cook two different meals and have them finish at the same time or one large meal. Also your tip; using aluminum foil for easy clean up. I'll definitely keep that in mind. Thank you so much for your videos.
The cosori dual Blaze is the best air fryer I've used. Great capacity & easy cleanup. I leave it out but use it on the island.
The only "con" is that cosori didn't have a cookbook prob because they don't have a lot of recipes. It does have an app I don't like. It would be great to have a book with recipes using all the functions.
CONFIRMED - that was fantastic. I watched it 2-1/2 times. And If I got this link in an email and I was one of the U.S. makers? I would pay you to design your own product line in an air-fried minute!
I counteract the preheat function by reducing the cooking time. For example: an open toasted bagel, I set it to cook for 1 minute, so it’s actually mostly toasting during the preheat function. But agreed, it’s annoying. Thx for your videos👍🏻
Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven. 10 qt. It is the best. It does everything, dehydrates, preheats, air fries, bakes, broils, rotisserie with or without basket (rotates), drip tray, 2 shelves but I can order 2 extra and all 4 fit.
Super easy to clean!
I’ve the instant vortex 6 quart and love it ❤and I love the preheat fonction 😂 I sold a ninja dual zone because it was not for me, and I also have a not well know brand just for time when I need two air fryer and don’t want to pay to much just to use it 2 times a month. But really for me instant is the winner 🏆 and if you want to cook something at 360f or below just select reheat and you will not have the preheating
I just got a Cosori Pro II after a bunch of research. It is my first air fryer. I would have preferred a 5 quart or may gotten away with a 4 quart. However, the problem I ran into are the baskets. I knew I wanted a square basket of course, but the ones with those plates on the bottom are a pain waiting to happen. I like the inner basket design of the Cosori pro II. I think the Cosori is as close as we get to "the perfect air fryer". Although I must admit that I don't know what the "perfect air fryer" is supposed to be as I am new to this game.
I also like the support of the Cosori fryers and they have the best warranty (yeah, the Phillips has a longer warranty, but it is not worth it).
Two things I will NOT make in my air fryer:
Bacon: Sure, it likely cooks up great, but it takes forever and the mess is not worth it either. Microwaves are for bacon in my opinion. (Bacon tray with paper towel = far less mess and cooks in 4 minutes).
Steak: I have to see grill marks or forget it. I can do a better job with a traditional grill pan in the same amount of time.
I have mine for about a week and not used it yet except today I just ran it through the testing. So now when the rest of my needed accessories arrive I can start to use it. (I'm waiting on some silicon trivets and an oil sprayer before I can use it). I'm kind of excited to be able to make chicken parmesan again as well as chicken cordon blue and experiment with making some other dishes. I have an oven, but it is around 2000 watts and takes forever to heat up and cool down and it can't be used during warm weather. I have never used it because of fear of expense (I can see making a pizza to cost me around $40 to $60 on my electric bill, no thank you). The air fryer will have a 7 or 8 inch pizza done in no time and cost far less.
My problem is lack of counter space in what they call a kitchen (I call it a too small disaster). Clean up will be harder for me though as I do not have a sink equipped with a sprayer. I did get me some Dawn Power Wash though, which should help.
I have some Trader Joes mini wontons and some eggrolls to try in it. I also just discovered "popcorn chicken", but still trying to figure out what that is before I buy it, I have never seen it before. I'm not sure I would like it. I already know I don't like those breaded chicken tender things I tried a couple of times.
Nice comparison of the air fryers! My favorite is the Ninja Max XL. My experience is the round basket air fryers cook the food more evenly when compared to the square baskets.
I just love your patience and enthusiasm in your testing of AF.
Phillips XXL Pro .......All the way. Large family and has served us well for more than a year. Much shorter cooking times compared to Cosori which we have also owned.👍👍
Phillips is a good brand. It's just pricey
I am in the UK, and I have an Actifry, dual oven cooker, 1400W, with a stirring handle for the bottom oven, so for example, you don't have to shake fries. Its shape, being circular, means it holds a little less than I like, but its "AI" is excellent. It often just brings up the right temperature and time for most items, where other air fryers you have to "fiddle" the temperature and cooking time!
So I'm totally confused now and need help to make a decision!
1 cosori 9in1 4.7liter( the handsome one)
2 cosori dual blaze
3 proscenic t22 smart one
Which one is better ?
Putting the foil in the air fryer was the BEST FYI as I am learning the air fryer. I’ve had a small GoWise,stumbled on your channel, wow thank you teaching this senior so much. I’m excited to learn Your fantastic
Awesome! So glad to have you here!
Tin foil works … but precut shaped to fit parchment paper is SO much better!
I have the Instant 4 in 1 air fryer and love it. If I had to give it one issue (it’s a non-issue) it’s that I wish it was bigger. But it was the biggest at the time. Plenty big enough for 3-4 servings but when I upgrade, it’ll definitely be a double. I hardly use my cooker these days.
I have the Phillips. I purchased the grill that replaces the basket. Since I cook for one, I rarely have the need for the depth of the basket. I often use a baking dish of some kind. I don’t need a sling to remove the pan to avoid burning my hands. It’s just easier to get any food onto the plate.
This was great, thank you so much. I’ve got to give you props, your energy level with 8 children…your a rock star ⭐️!
Hello Sadly I found your videos after I purchased an air fryer. I got a NuWave which I don't see anyone recommend but it does work for me for now. Just wanted to say I always enjoy your videos and have gotten some good ideas from them.
Brought my first air fryer today cheap from amazon, no instructions on the presets in the manual a 3.5 litre size basket. Google said 2 to 3 litres is big enough for 1 person. So 3.5 would be enough I thought, wtf really where's the food 😂 my neighbours dog eats more for breakfast and it's only a miniature chihuahua.
Your funny comments made me laugh! Thank you, //Paul//
I bought my first Airfryer because I saw your video….that was in early 2021😂 It was the dial type…..then in the summer I bought another for my kids …same model . Of course both were in the recall. We are waiting for our replacement…have both been approved
I went to FL for 4 months in 2022 spring and missed my Airfryer so bought the 5 qt. I’m alone so found it perfect and now use it most of time at home. Probably use it 4-5 times a week. Do a veg and meat at same time or close to same time.
Thanks for your efforts in educating us. I cook low carb so not many goodies unless they are keto/ low carb… one of the first videos I watched was you doing the low carb stuff as a request from a friend of yours.
Actually think that’s what prompted me to buy the original one. Guess I’ll be getting used to the tap version features soon .😜🤩
I bought a Cosori Pro 5Qt. Air Fryer on Amazon on special for $79.99- 20 dollars off the usual price. I love it with all the cooking presets. It came with a nice cookbook as well.
I have the original Instant Vortex. Bought it in 2020 and I love it! The smell that you mentioned is not lingering....I love to cook bacon in it, and like you, I usually but a full package in and shake, and turn the bacon. If there are a few pieces that need an extra minute it's fast and easy. I don't like the preheat, but it is not a game changer for me.
Thanks, I just moved to UK and decided to switch to an air fryer. I will probably buy a Cosori Dual Blaze after watching your videos. Thanks!
I like my cosori dual blazen it’s awesome I like that I don’t have to turn my food.
I use my nuwave 8 qt in the garage for fish food.
I love them both.
Thank you for sharing. 😊
Thank you! Just ordered a new one from your storefront. I love that you are a believer and so enjoy your content! God’s Peace -Melanie from Philly
This was *very* helpful. I jumped on the Airfryer bandwagon early on when the only choices were Philips or T-fal. I got a Philips 'cause I didn't want the rotating arm of the T-fal. It works fine, but it's small - even for only the 2 of us. Personally, I'm leaning toward getting the Instant Vortex Versazone for the size and the ability to cook two different things and sync the cook time.
I understand cooking bacon and hamburgers cause smoking. I cause my smoke alarm to go off with normal cooking so this scares me. Is this a problem?
I bought a cosori after watching one of your videos. It was recalled a few month ago and I hate the one they sent as a replacement. I appreciate you taking the time to do another air fryer review, I will definitely look into the InstantPot one. Thank you.
I purchased my "egg shaped" Cook's Essentials Air Fryer in September 2018. Cooking for one is super fast, easy and healthy! In fact, I thank my air fryer for helping me lose 85 pounds! The only feature of ANY air fryer is that super obnoxious "beep" - the high pitch is excruciating to my ears. BUT - - I watch the time on my air fryer and quickly pull the basket before the beep starts. Currently I am in the market to purchase a new air fryer and am grateful for this wonderful comparison video!! The Cosori Dual Blaze might be my next purchase - but I'm still searching for either an AF with either a ceramic or stainless steel inside/basket. Thank you for ALL your interesting, informative and FUN videos!! :-)
Hi Ann! Congratulations to you! So awesome - 85 pounds WOW! Great job! If you are looking for a ceramic coated air fryer, the Paula Deen will be your best bet. I have tested it recently (review not live on the channel yet)... it is BIG and the exterior is stainless steel and does get fairly hot. However, it cooks great. It's just big and a bit more expensive. It lacks a few features (like the shake reminder and a preheat button), but again... did a good job overall. amzn.to/42AcGB5
OH and if you scroll down that page, I just saw she has one that is slightly smaller that is also ceramic coated. I haven't tested that one, but the specs look good (1700 watts and the surface area is 10"x10". Cute colors too! Let me know what you end up getting and how you like it!
Have a Cosori Pro LE 5 qt and really like it. No issues to date and space saving on countertop all the time. The only negative is presets and temp buttons don’t light up all the time when AF is on; have to touch one to get others to light up.
I purchased the COSORI 6.8Qt Air Fryer, 12-in-1 Dual Blaze with no shaking needed. Will be delivered in the next two hours. Looking forward to playing with it. I have chicken thigh right now waiting for it.🤪
I got a Crux air fryer as a gift, it lasted almost a year. Next I bought a Power XL ($99) the week before Super Bowl 2023 and it lasted 3 months. My Cosori Pro II from Amazon ($99) arrived this morning 🤞🤞🤞
I put a cup or two of water with a couple drops of dish liquid, put it on 400°, for 5 to 10 minutes. Let sit to cool dump out and rinse and wipe dry. No scrubbing required.
Cathy, you should design your own air fryer. I'm sure it will be a great hit now that you have seen and used others on the market.
I have the Cosori Turbo Blaze, on the whole I absolutely love it. I traded up from another Cosori because I needed more space. Easy to clean, quick and love the controls on the top. Dislike is really something I haven't got to grips with which is baking. I can prove dough in it and it works really well, but I've had a few disasters baking. I use it every day. Doing a chicken tray bake in it at the moment. Love your Channel Kathy, you are the best. Thanks from SW France.
As a fitness guru, I have used air fryers for a long time. My ultimate favorite is the Ninja AF grill. It's square and cooks everything perfectly. I use it 2x a day. Fish, steak, chicken, hamburgers, potatoes, asparagus. I am not tied into any brand. I just like this one. I cook for 2. I also like the lid where i just lift up. Easy cleaning.
The new Ninja Speedy is also a great air fryer. More versatile.
@Proud Bacteria The problem with this gal is that she is promoting one product for cooking, and when an air fryer has a recall with multiple fires, So many great air fryers out there. It reminds me of the Pinto when they got rear-ended and exploded. Didn't last long after that.
@@maritimetees2315 True. It is clear that she is promoted by Cosori. Though Cosori has a new grill which is similar to Ninja AF series in design. But this new Cosori grill doesn't seem to get popular.
I prefer the halogen oven over the air fryer, I’ve got both and they both perform exactly the same duty , but with the halogen cooker you can see exactly what’s going on and what stage your cooking is at which I find a great help..All the best from the UK .
Its so difficult to clean the halogen oven... Only down trade for me
I bought my first ninja dual drawer and 10 days later I bought the tower 7 lt vizion. I like both for different reasons. Another thing, I do t turn half way when doing chicken thighs, not necessary maybe a whole chicken bc there's not the the same space for air circulation.
We bought the dual blaze after seeing a review from yourself and must say it’s awesome, cooks nice and even ,chicken comes out superb and fries too, fish is great in it too , still learning really but it’s great
Just bought the cosori dual blaze. Love it so far. Waiting for my recall replacement and giving that to my son who is a college student
Hi there Cathy, my you look good for a woman who has 8 children, it's great to watch them giving you mark's out of 10 for your recipes. I live in Scotland & have the Cosori, it's the one 8"x 8" , I live myself so it suits me fine, I have made a sponge cake, pavlova & puffs
I made a chicken the other night, a bit dry, maybe you can tell me how you do yours. Thanks for all your videos from me in Scotland 😁😁
Thanks to your great recommendations, we purchased a 3.7 qt COSORI (old school with the dials, and no touch functions). It is on recall, and as I did the chord cut, we are anxiously awaiting our replacement 😢. We live in an RV, and have used the AF almost daily!
Since I cut my cord 2 days ago we've been forgetting we don't have the air fryer so we have to make last minute cooking plans😆 I'm hoping it comes fast, but I am pondering buying a second one for our RV so we don't have to wait weeks to have one again.
I have been using a Philips for about 3 years now and don't like the mesh bottom basket either. I find that the Grill Pan accessory not only allows for a bit more space and makes it easier to flip foods, but is much easier to clean. The only time I use the mesh bottom basket is when making things that need to be shaked, like french fries.
I have a Cosori Pro purchased in September 2021 after watching Carol cook for her large family. Just got the recall notices in February from Cosori which I have investigated and will be accomplishing it soon. Issue I don't like about my air fryer is cleaning the basket fins and vent holes. I use the Dawn products with a brush and dish rag and still a pain. I've used my so much the basket holder is warped on all 4 sides and the basket is drooping.
You are so pleasant to watch. This video was exactly what I needed. Thank you. Great job ✨👌🏼
Hello again. Just want to say thank you for this fantastic video; it educated me about what I needed! I did buy a smart oven that air fries (my oven isn't working and may not get one for a while). I know that it won't do the air frying really well, but everything else--yes. Meanwhile, I got a Ninja 5-in-1 that I like last week, but...I hate the way it looks on the counter (like a wide flying saucer).
So, after watching your video--4-5 times (lol)--I'm convinced that the Cosori Pro 2 is what I need.
What sold me on it is:
--The pull-out basket...using the Ninja, I find having to use tongs slightly annoying.
--The dimensions and shape....not as wide and will look good on the counter (and will match my new smart oven). I like how it leans in on top
--How easy it seems to use
Anyway, thank you so much! I will def be purchasing through one of your links and coming back to your channel to learn how to cook with the Cosori.
One final thing....any way to hack the tray with a pseudo divider if I want to separate veggies (sort of like you can with the Versazone)? I'd love to keep them separate at times OR I'll just have to learn how to add them in based on cooking times.
Sounds like a great choice, Lisa! So glad to have you here! As far as dividing food goes, you don't need a divider for this basket. That's really only needed if you're cooking in two diff temperature settings. Watch this video for some ideas on how to cook two foods at once!
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And thank you for using my links to shop! Thst means a lot! ❤️
@@empoweredcooks Thanks--just watched that video. Very helpful! Those cheatsheets look great.
One final question for now...I was on your website and saw the link to the Cosori Pro 2. It said $99, but when I clicked, it said $127.49. I suspect there was a deal at one point, but not currently. I wonder if it might drop for Memorial Day....
Anyway, if it doesn't, no problem...
Thanks again!
@@empoweredcooks Hi, again. Just wanted to let you know that i did get the Cosori Pro 2, based on your videos (and used your link). Love it! Now that I can shake and empty food with that basket, I'm v happy.
Thats so great to hear, Lisa! THanks for sharing!
After attempting to do as instructed by Cosori regarding the recall and getting nowhere there is no chance I would purchase another from them. Kathy, if you ever decide to make your own air fryer,
I would buy yours.
That’s too bad… I wonder what happened since so many people have received their replacements already. I’ve found Cosori customer service to be some of the best out there. Maybe Cathy has a suggestion or you can try again since maybe the initial rush is over?
Same. I’m still waiting on my replacement and not waiting 8 weeks at best so I purchased an Instant.
@@bethjeans3780 I called the and they just sent me back to website and round and round we go. It seems to me when they issuef the recalls they could have found a way to streamline the registration.
Same, getting nowhere with registration for air fryer replacement looked simple did everything, pictures, failed twice, phoned for help, no luck. Currently looking for a non Cosori. Guess it's me because everybody else is getting it.
The most popular air fryer manufacturer in my country is Philips. I've had one for 8 years believe it or not and it still works perfectly. I recently upgraded to a bigger version of it 😅
Mom of 8 kids. Wow beautiful. Congratulations my Dear. Iam trying to purchase air fryer for the first time in my life and your videos help a lot when it time to purchase it. Do you have anything on instant pot as well?
Welcome! You will LOVE it! I do have a few instant pot videos I made a few years ago. But @SixSistersStuff on YT has a TON! Here are mine: studio.ua-cam.com/users/playlistPLtE0v7k4B7O-eky6iia2ezVB_CCbi7q4C/edit