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Reddit Reviews
AdvantageLeft2532check out [Nuwave](https://reddit-links.dtcmafia.com/air-fryer). they are great air fryers. The build quality feels solid and the basket is actually non stick, which is rare because my last one glued food to the grate no matter what I did. It heats up quickly and cooks evenly. It is quiet enough that I can still watch TV while it is running. Cleaning it takes maybe two minutes at most.
Aibrean2013I agree. I have had three and I am most pleased with my third as the 'basket' is HUGE but the device itself is about the same size as the others I have had (off brand starter one, NINJA 'toaster oven style' one I got rid of and hated) which is this: [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVS6GSS6?ref\_=ppx\_hzsearch\_conn\_dt\_b\_fed\_asin\_title\_2&th=1](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVS6GSS6?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_2&th=1)
jon_barackI also recently moved into my own home, and i finally got[ this Nuwave Briо](https://www.reddit.com/r/recsmatter/comments/1qdh2xc/nuwave_brio_plus/), it's a real step up for everyday cooking, heats chicken/veggies/tofu evenly without having to constantly shake, and doesn't feel wobbly like some cheaper air fryers. one of the best fryers for 1-3 people.
nuwave brio, easy to use, not expensive, really good quality
Starlet_01Check the [Nuwave air fryer on Amazon](https://reddit-links.dtcmafia.com/air-fryer). They are running some BF deal. Not gonna lie, this is easily my favorite kitchen item ever. I use it almost every day now. It is faster, cleaner, and it does not turn my kitchen into a sauna like my oven does.
BJntheRVIt depends on the air fryer. We just upgraded to an 8qt Nuwave Brio and we don't have to preheat it much at all and it cooks so much better and faster than our old 6qt cosari. The difference was shocking. The only thing we miss is that the presets on the Brio suck.
ayo_ninjaIf you’re considering waiting for Black Friday, keep an eye on [the nuwave](https://www.reddit.com/user/ayo_ninja/comments/1osheqi/how_i_met_my_air_friyer_3/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button). they usually drop some pretty decent deals. I switched to the nuwave brio after my old fryer died and it’s been great. Big basket, heats fast, super consistent, and doesn’t feel cheap like some other brands, imo
in my opinion ninja, rellytech and [this nuwave](https://www.reddit.com/user/ayo_ninja/comments/1osheqi/how_i_met_my_air_friyer_3/) is best for price 100-150 would not recommend cosori unless you want something lower $100, its ok but these 3 better for sure.
BooksnJazzI have the NuWave in a nice shade of blue. It’s the absolute best AF I’ve ever owned. I don’t know what the current price is though
Chemical_Race_8676I found some of my notes from the comparison. Here's the short version: Cuisinart toaster oven which we already owned \- yes it "does convection" but not really an air fryer. No programs. No probe **Ninja Foodi XL** Small baskets Proprietary thermometer Loud beep Not too deep Wide At 400 front and sides 125. Vent 145 Top 75 Loud switching on off. Loud beeps Just shut off. No success message Front panel an uneven sticker on buttons Lots of plastic inside and out 65 db Plastic smell when heating first two times **Dreo Chefmaker** Small outside Big tray Tray with lots of airflow Front 125 Sides 72 Top 80 Says finished Stays cooler outside Small footprint Like the app and clearly picking things. Quiet and cool Insert food and forget it Made an amazing steak when set on 400 Good steak on Chef mode **Nuwave** (note: this one was the one that looks like an over. EXTREMELY customizable but not very intuitive even for someone like me who normally gets it and can figure things out. I was confused by it.) Front 81 Sides 95 Top 105r Back ?? Big. If setup 5 inches away from all it’s too big 65 decibels Lots of presets App is very foreign. Lots of errors and goofy things like you must choose a food allergy Doesn’t tell time remains king to preheat. Brussels sprouts recipe take 0 time Preheat for unknown time then have to wait around to insert food Cooking steak. Says 14 min but there’s no way…. Can’t tell how long it will take. Due to probe cover it’s a pain to. Insert the probe. Evidently you have to have the probe in when you begin the program or it’s ignored. Takes two hands to hold food and remove probe. Also a pain on level 3 with grill insert which blocks it. Steak was way over cooked and there’s no burger or steak that would ever take 15 min at 425. Stinks up kitchen more than Dreo. Smells like smoke. Drip tray is not nonstick and tough to clean Written rack directions differs from machine instruction Grilled beef burger or steak Second steak. Used app. It didn’t do stages. Why not? Came out light brown and rare. Set to 125 but after 5 min was just 114. Fail
Rankings by Use Case
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