Cosori Pro Air Fryer vs KALORIK AFO 47271 SS

Note to all: DONT use oven cleaner on it even though I came across a thread where people recommended using it. The grease indeed did come off, but at that cost of the non stick coating.

The only thing I didn’t like about this unit that I found in others is a nonstick coating on the inside oven for cleaning. I wish one of these companies would come up with a self cleaning option, because that’s probably my biggest bone of contention. These units are not the easiest to clean. You must clean them while they’re still a bit warm, yet not hot enough to burn you

First off, I absolutely hate cooking. I don't like the mess. It takes too much time. My recipes never turn out like they show in the cookbooks

It is easy to change both the time and the temperature. Bacon - I used the Baking Tray with the Bacon Tray on top of it. The instructions are unclear! The picture diagram shows placing the bacon pan and tray on the 3rd (from the bottom) rack, but the written text states the 4th (or top) rack. Whichever rack you select, make sure you check the bacon as it cooks and make sure you flip it midway through! Times will vary depending on the cut of your bacon and it's very easy to overcook it because it cooks quickly! Again, it is easy to change the time and temperature from the preset ones

It’s a different way to cook, but what I’ve cooked so far, I like. I’ve fried chicken, steaks, jalapeño poppers, and even breaded red fish. Guess the only drawback with the fryer is the size. The basket is big for baskets, but if your cooking for several people, (more than 2), you have to cook in stages

The only aspect that could be seen as a negative for some is the size, its huge and takes up a lot of counter space and its to large to move and store easily. However if you have the space or you need the extra cooking space for a larger family it's worth the counter space.

The instructions state that you must always preheat the fryer before using, and by doing that, I have had success with a variety of foods. However, one thing to note: you must always select a preset [steak, vegetable, chicken, etc.] and then adjust the temperature or time to your liking; you cannot simply set a temperature or time. The automatic pause halfway through cooking in order to shake/flip your food only works [beeps & turns off heat] if you do not adjust the preset times/temps

The double doors are single pane which is a big disappointment. Single pane doors do not hold in the heat as well as double pane glass doors. Air fryer? more like toaster oven. Yes it "air fries" but not well

It produces such a clean taste. Definitely for someone who has health issues that greasy foods would aggravate and exacerbate. Should’ve gotten this a long time ago. Saves time and energy and it tastes better

Overall Impression: The Kalorik MAXX air fryer is a great appliance for any family looking to do some healthy cooking.

Cosori for whatever reason utilize a paper-weight electrical lead cable for an air fryer rated at 1500 watts which also does not include a ground pin. Why Cosori? The plastic-like odor people are experiencing while using the air fryer is not coming from the air fryer, but from that thin electrical lead cable which is getting hot while the air fryer is in use. Over time, the lead cable is likely to wear out and likely burn out. Please Cosori for the next iteration of this air fryer, take a page from Panasonic microwaves, study the heavy gauge lead cables they utilize for their 1200 watt rated microwave ovens and utilize something similar especially for a 1500 watt rated air fryer such as this one

In the end, the chicken cooked up well with the preset program (although I did pop a breaker a few minutes from the end - this fryer pulls a lot of power and needs a dedicated circuit!). It made a splattered greasy mess of the inside of the fryer, but it cleaned up pretty easily on the sides and doors. There's not much you can do for the exposed heating element on top though. The rotisserie forks are about the weakest spot in the whole works, they are pretty flimsy and washing them in the dishwasher makes them rust

Now I have more access to my oven for baking larger amounts of food. Also great when you need to bake more than 1 thing at once.

TOAST While this will fit 6 slices of my wider Orowheat bread, it toasts darker on the bottom than it does the top, and the top is what you can see and monitor while it's toasting, so heads up! The preset time for toast is set at 5 minutes and you can adjust the time/darkness level with the multi dial as described above. BAKING- This heats up fast no preheat needed, but you will have to turn the tray 1/2 way though whatever your baking. The insulated rear of the oven maintains the proper temps, while the non insulated doors will not, so un even baking will occur if you don't turn your rack or pan. This is similar with every small oven I've had with glass doors