I only got my air fryer yesterday and already raving about it. I hadn't got one sooner as I don't eat a lot of fried food. But then I found out you can roast, bake, etc in it so decided to try one out. I went with the AmazonBasics one as 1) It was less expensive than others of equivalent size, 2) I have purchased several other AmazonBasics items and all have been great and 3) For the most part the reviews were great. PROS: - While I thought it seemed a bit large when I unpacked it since all the controls and the basket are on the front you can have it on a countertop under cabinets. - Basket is LARGE! You could cook a lot in there! You can also cook an entire meal by adding items that take less time to cook later on. - So easy to use. Just set your temp and time and press start. - You can remove the basket without turning it off first to check progress. Then it continues where you left off once you put it back in. - Automatically shuts off when done. - Excess power cord tucks inside back of fryer keeping it neat. - So far everything I've cooked has come out perfect. I was especially surprised at how absolutely perfect and evenly cooked chicken thighs were which were the very first thing I cooked. AMAZING! Best thighs I've ever cooked and this was my FIRST TIME cooking them!!! - Clean up is super simple. Just remove the basket and drip pan, separate and wash in the sink. Both cleaned really easily. Such a difference from if I made these items in the stove or oven. CONS: - I don't like the placement of the power button. It's where "ON" is on most microwaves including my own. So twice now I've set the temp, set the time and then shut it off. So that means having to go back through the temp, time setting again. - "Cooking Hints" on top are in Celsius when the air fryer is in Fahrenheit. Even if you lived where they use Celsius you can't change the fryer to Celsius so this makes NO sense. What a waste. At least it's under my cabinets so I don't see it! - Temp only goes up in increments of 10. So you will have to adjust cooking times that call for 325, 375, etc. - I find it odd that it doesn't save the last temp that you used when you turn it back on. It's always 360 degrees which also a temp you would likely never use - so why not 350 which so many items are cooked at? Since none of the Cons affect the quality of how food will turn out I still give this fryer 5 stars. Hopefully they'll change the Celsius cooking tips though because that is just so pointless! Pictures: - showing how it fits nicely under cabinets - Blasted Broccoli - took about 7 minutes at 350 - Roasted beets and pattypan squash - 15 minutes at 350 - Chicken thighs - 40 minutes at 350 (would have only been 300 at 400 but I was cooking the veggies at the same time) - Home friends - 15 minutes at 390 - button placement on the control panel - the weird "Cooking Tips" in Celsius - WHYYYYY? Edit: since I posted this review I've made twice baked (well really twice air fried) potatoes, brats, a frittata, a Cornish game hen and brownies - all perfect! Get one of the air fryer accessory kits with the pans and racks they are awesome and pretty inexpensive. They also most often come with parchment liners. Read more
Looks very nice on the kitchen countertop and the multiple functions are great for an easy, quick and healthy meal with meat, poultry and vegetables. The 3.2Qt basket is not very big, probably just enough for small portions for a family, say, up to 3 people. Overall, I think it is a great value for money and would recommend it to people looking for a easy and healthy cooking solutions. Read more
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Here's the deal, folks: there's only two things you need to know to cook something, temperature and time. I love the fact that this product has analog dials to set these variables, one for time and one for temperature. And with both, you don't need to be absolutely exact. So why anyone wants to put up with a complex digital panel that will poop out after a year or so is beyond me. So far I've only used it about 5 or 6 times, but it works great. It's relatively small and fairly quiet. The basic recipes in the instruction booklet vary from the air fryer cookbook that I bought with the fryer. So I do need to do more experimentation to see which works best. To date, the ones in the booklet work fine. Altogether, a good product at a good price. Read more
This air fryer is so easy to use and clean. Arrived promptly. So quick to set and cook. Clean in a flash. I recommend it. Read more
Great low cost air fryer that does not sacrifice quality. Looks great on countertop. Extremely quiet while in use. Easy cleanup with use of fryer liners(highly recommended very little mess). Can't go wrong with purchase. Read more
I may have over done it. I bought this to see if I could make french fries. Well now everything goes into this, fish, chicken, potatoes, peppers and on and on. Quick, easy to use, VERY easy to clean up. I love it Read more
I purchased this Amazon Basics Air Fryer for nearly $300, trusting the Amazon brand for safety and durability. Instead, the nonstick coating began flaking and rubbing off into my food over time — through normal use, not abuse. Upon researching, I discovered the coating is Teflon (PTFE) — a forever chemical that doesn’t break down in the environment and has known health and safety concerns. While marketed as “PFOA-free,” it’s misleading. PTFE is still a forever chemical, and once it starts degrading, it’s not safe for food contact. To make matters worse, Amazon has since disabled reviews and removed the listing entirely. No explanation. No accountability. This feels like a cover-up instead of resolving a serious product failure. A $300 appliance should be safe, durable, and trustworthy — this was none of those. If you care about your health, your family, and the planet, do NOT buy products like this with nonstick coatings. Ceramic, stainless steel, or glass is the safer way forward. Amazon, you can do better than this. 🔥 Want it shorter? Here’s a trimmed version (~850 characters): Paid nearly $300 expecting a safe, quality air fryer. Instead, the nonstick coating began flaking into my food. This isn’t paint — it’s Teflon (PTFE), a forever chemical. Once it degrades, it’s a health concern. Research confirmed it, and Amazon has since removed the listing and blocked reviews, avoiding accountability. A $300 appliance should be safe and reliable — this wasn’t. Skip this and any appliance using nonstick chemicals. Go with ceramic, stainless, or glass. Amazon should do better. Read more
