Hamilton Beach 35070 vs PowerXL AirFryer XL

1. The temperature controls are inflexible I'm the sense that they increment at 25°, and the highest temp is 400°F, therefore if a recipe calls for 380°F, you have to select 375, and probably increase cook times. (Disclaimer: do not quote me on this, because I am not a chef, l was just looking for a product to make frying easier and quicker).

Once you turn it off the interior heat dissipates. 3. It is not too noisy 4. It does not heat up the room 5

More like a cornish hens in reality. You might be able to fit chicken parts on the screwer, but nothing over a few pounds. So, in conclusion, don't expect to fit large food items in this oven. Another annoyance is the poor instructions

I wanted a smaller size fryer that didn’t take up much counter space, which the specs seemed to indicate. Next time I’ll definitely scrutinize the dimensions better. Small space shoppers—look elsewhere.

Another disappointment with the basket is that it really only works with French fries. Every other thing I tried in there created a huge mess, the breading gets all over the place, got stuck into every part of the mesh and took forever to clean. Yeah, it’s dishwasher safe but you first have to try to pick out or brush out all of the greasy particles, the opening in the basket is pretty small. Just not worth the time or trouble

The basket is a must don't know why they don't send with this fryer but get one you'll need it.

That is something I had previously found my own self a bit irritated with when I consider a certain pressure cooker type device that claims to cook in an instant. There's always the unspoken heating time that you have to ignore if you want to look at total cooking time. This device doesn't need that much heating time, but it does take a moment to come to temp and then start the actual cooking (and normally you don't preheat with devices like this, as you just set the options and let it begin cooking). The convection cooking effect that is used to circulate the heat within this device does help speed up cooking though it also means you have to adjust your cooking times somewhat, in order to avoid overcooking the foods you are trying to cook

I have not used or tested out the rotisserie items, but I did use the basket for French fries and tots but truly didn't see any difference from placing them on the pan tray. So far I can say the 1.5 inch Filet Mignon we cooked and the Pork Chops have been fantastic! Again, you'll have to find your True Time and settings. My experience has been to always add 2 or 3 extra minute as a PRE-heat