Big Boss 8605

Name: Big Boss 8605
Brand: Big Boss
SKU: 64185d12bf3e34bda4c7883e
Rating: 0.0 (95 reviews)

Based on 95 reviews

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Great for cooking chicken wings

Transparent bowl allows for easy monitoring of food

Heats up quickly and temperature gauge seems accurate

No oil needed for crispy food

Ability to dehydrate food

Not ideal for cooking larger items

Takes a long time to cook some foods

Size can be a drawback for those with limited counter space

Verdict

Overall, the reviews for the Big Boss 8605 are mixed. Some users love it for its ability to cook chicken wings and other foods to perfection, while others find that it takes too long to cook anything other than small items. The transparent bowl is a plus for many, but the size of the appliance can be a drawback for those with limited counter space. Some users have experienced issues with the element or the cooking guide fading away. However, others appreciate the fact that it doesn't have a non-stick coating and is made of glass and metal. The ability to dehydrate food is also a plus for some. Despite some negative reviews, many users are satisfied with their purchase and find the Big Boss 8605 to be a great value for the price.

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Mixed feelings - Slow to cook - Bulky

It takes a very long time to cook anything--but the food is good. Fries were good-bacon was good-tried some frozen mac/cheese balls with green chili's from Sam's, it took about 30 min to do with constant turning. Fish is a quick easy meal as a rule, but not with this device. Maybe it's the manual's ...

Not as good as I had expected

Chicken wings....excellent. but literally that is the ONLY thing it does well. Everything else takes FOREVER! And if it's any bigger than a chicken wing size, forget it. I fell in love with the glass and not exposing food to teflon non stick like other fryers, but it just isnt as good as the others ...

i have only used it once and it worked well except the unit is way to big and no where to set the top when you take it off to baste or turn items. can not leave out on corner for easy access to use again. because unit is way to big if i saw how big this item is i never would have gotten it very disa...

It cooks great! As long as it works.

After several friends recommended this model above all other air-fryers (compact convection ovens), I ordered it. I adore fried chicken wings and that is all I ever cooked in it. But the wings came out SO GREAT that I used it at least twice a week. I am a "foodie" and "food snob" and I considered th...

Not perfect, but overall I'm happy!

I have a small, poorly ventilated apartment, and cooking in my regular oven is kind of a pain, so I decided to try this convection oven as a substitute. I was concerned I wouldn't actually use it often, but I find myself using it quite a bit actually. Pros: - Transparent bowl means you can see your ...

the HOTSPOTS are on the outer area when food is low in cooking area

I love this air fryer, but I am disappointed as the element seems to be dying. It is still working at the moment but it has gotten much more dim and possibly might not be able to cook as well as it used to. It used to be a bright light. This is after 9-10 months of almost daily usage. Yes, I loved i...

I LOOOOVE that it doesn’t have a chemically coated, non-stick coating. The glass cleans up SUPER EASY & allows me to watch the food cook instead of opening & closing a drawer or door. It’s bulky & takes up some counter space BUT it also fits a whole chicken in it & it’s double layer so I can cook 2 ...

Cooks great, But has some short comings

The Big Boss replaced a Power XL that we used all the time. It broke after 1.5 years of heavy use and I was going to replace it with the same unit. Our only complaint was that the XL was not very XL. So in looking for more capacity I bought the Big Boss. Upsides: It is very big with the duel racks a...

Great alternative to deep frying

This is a great alternative because I always hated the fact that in a traditional deep fryer, you either have to clean out the oil after each use (lots of waste) or you keep it in there which is just gross depending on the length of time between uses.

But specifically my husband always preferred dee...

...the friend had a lot of convenient storage space . This thing is BIG. I cooked chicken and the obligatory fries in it so far. Much more room in it than two people-food needs. This is really a convection oven with extra power, which is fine, but it's definitely not magic. Works as advertised and h...

Specs

Special Feature

Programmable

Product Dimensions

12.5"D x 16"W x 13.5"H

Color

Grey

Capacity

16 Quarts

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