Pros:
- Dual basket design (potential for cooking multiple items simultaneously)
Cons:
- Poor cooking performance, especially with French fries
- Inefficient air circulation system
- Time-consuming cooking process
- Subpar results compared to older, cheaper models
Detailed Review:
I was initially excited to upgrade our old air fryer to this dual basket model. Unfortunately, the experience fell far short of expectations, leading to its return.
The main issue was the fryer's inability to cook French fries properly. Despite taking over 30 minutes and requiring frequent basket shaking, the fries never achieved the desired crispiness. Instead, they turned into an unappetizing, cold, mushy mess that ended up in the trash.
After this disappointing performance, we compared this new model to our 7-year-old, inexpensive air fryer. The key difference we noticed was in the air circulation system. Our old fryer has both top and bottom air vents, ensuring thorough air circulation during cooking. This new model only had a top vent, which likely contributed to its poor performance.
Lesson Learned:
This experience has taught us the importance of carefully examining air fryer designs, particularly the air circulation system. In the future, we'll opt to purchase air fryers in-store, allowing us to compare them directly with our reliable old model.
Recommendation:
I cannot recommend this air fryer due to its subpar performance on basic tasks like cooking French fries. Potential buyers should look for models with more efficient air circulation systems, preferably with both top and bottom vents.