

We found it simple to switch between the Duo Crisp's 13 different cooking methods. And it also performed well in our Lab tests with its other functions, including slow cooker, steamer, sauté pan, food warmer, roaster, mini oven, broiler, dehydrator, yogurt maker, sous vide and bread proofer. It's a space saver if you don't want to dedicate counter space to two separate units. Instant Brands shows up on our list again, because it's created an appliance that delivers on both pressure cooking and air frying. It has a removable tray versus a separate basket that sits inside a drawer, and we found the tray easier to wash than a whole basket. The square basket maximizes cooking space, is easy to slide out and maneuver and fits comfortably in the dishwasher. It has six settings that are preset with recommended (but adjustable) cooking temperatures and times, including Air Fry, Bake, Roast, Reheat, Broil and Dehydrate. The digital control panel is highly responsive, and the knob makes it easy to program the temperature and time quickly. It also alerts you halfway through cooking, should you want to shake or turn the food. It does not require you to press Start again after it preheats, which is helpful if you want to add your food from the beginning and walk away. It takes about 3 1/2 minutes to reach 400˚F and chirps when it's at the right temperature. This 6-quart ClearCook model has a preheat function built in. In our tests, chicken wings came out crispy, golden and juicy in just 20 minutes, and frozen fries were moist but crisp and evenly cooked without shaking midway. It also has a light inside that turns on automatically right before the timer goes off - and you can turn it on manually whenever you want to see what's going on in there.
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This model - a steal when on sale but a great value even at full price - particularly stands out for its see-through window design, which allows you to peer inside without pulling out the basket. All the Instant air fryers we've tested, including this one, are easy to program and high-performing. Tray falls out when basket is turned upside down use silicone-tipped tongs to serveĪir fryers from Instant, the same brand that makes Instant Pot multicookers, have been on our list of the best air fryers since we started testing them.READ OUR FULL REVIEW: Ninja Max XL Air Fryer Review: Easy to Use with Great Results It's also the one we turn to the most for one-person meals since each individual basket is smaller and takes up less room in the dishwasher. The two baskets total 8 quarts in capacity, and you can cook the same food in each or two different foods at two different temperatures. It performs just as well as the Air Fryer Max XL with even more versatility. If you need a larger capacity model, consider the Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 Two-Basket Air Fryer. Another unique feature is the timer, which counts down to the second. It also features several cook settings, which are programmed with unique maximum and minimum temperatures - including Max Crisp and Air Broil (which reach 450˚F) and dehydrate (which reaches a low of 105˚F). The model we tested comes with a broiling rack for even quicker and juicier results - and a fast way to create melty cheese.

It produced crispy and evenly cooked frozen fries and homemade fries as well as chicken wings that were moist on the inside. In addition to being easy to use, the Ninja Air Fryer Max XL scored the highest in performance. Both the basket and tray are dishwasher safe and easy to clean, even if you choose to hand wash. We’re fans of the basket’s slick, ceramic nonstick interior, and we like that the removable tray fits snugly and securely in the bottom of the basket so you don’t have to worry about it falling out when you turn the food out onto a plate. During our tests, the air fryer basket slid in and out easily, which made handling a breeze. It scored the highest marks across the board for ease of use, thanks to its intuitive, easy-to-read buttons and clear and useful owner’s manual. This 5.5-quart basket-style Ninja Air Fryer Max XL was the top performer in our air fryer test.
