4.7L Vortex Digital Air Fryer

I really struggled with my first air fryer as well. It was a hand me down oven type. I was so intimidated by it.wasn’t happy with the first few tries. Probably my fault. But then bought a smaller 5 qt basket type(Power XL) on sale on one Black Friday. I think I got it for $69. It was LOVE at first attempt. I do not eat much frozen or processed food. My first attempt was boneless, skinless chicken thighs. I never liked thighs but oh boy did I fall in love with them in the air fryer. I glaze with a homemade teriyaki sauce and air fry for 10 mins on 400 for 2 pieces. They are so juicy, so tender, so delicious. Next I made chicken wings that I “breaded” with baking powder, tons of garlic powder, lemon pepper and salt. Cooked at 400 for 10 mins, flipped and cooked for another 10 mins. DELICIOUS!! For added crispness you can spray with an avocado oil or olive oil. My next revelation was salmon fillets. Again with an asian glaze, 7 mins at 400 . I tend to just use 400 for all my cooking. Reheating fast food french fries are to die for. Same with reheating to go pizza. Amazing, tastes like the first piece freshly delivered. I will NEVER go back to stove top or oven cooking if I don’t have to.

I have a powerxl vortex, and yes! It will change your life. Got my first one a few years ago for Christmas, and I made everything possible in it. Mine is really small, and perfect for 1 or 2 people. I use it to make steak, chicken, pork chops, salmon, shrimp, fajitas, potatoes, bacon, sausage... You can even make little quiche cups in it. Almost everything I use it for is 10 minutes or less, and I can't believe I made it to my 40's before ever trying one. I don't have an oven either, I use a 2 burner induction cooktop, but I do have a toaster oven. My kitchen is quite modular. No large appliances, but when you learn to cook with the smaller ones, one or 2 at a time, it makes everything so much quicker and easier.

Tonight I used only my air fryer then toaster oven for keeping warm. Potato wedges tossed with a little olive oil and onion soup mix, 400 degrees for 15 minutes (potatoes are the one thing I make over 10 minutes), then transferred them to toaster oven just to keep warm, then burger patties at 400 for 4 minutes, pulled them out to put on cheese then slide it back in(not all the way, just to keep in the heat to melt) while I grabbed the buns and condiments. Without the potatoes, this one is easily under 10 minutes. But my bf loves his potatoes(I prefer salad) anyway, you can definitely make it work for you in small space and small time frames. That being said, the bigger air fryers totally go about twice the time(still great, just letting you know so you don't get blindsided). I had to play with all the recipes I found online at first because I think most were geared towards larger ones, and at the time, I didn't know I had a really small one compared to most of the market, but I wouldn't trade my little one for anything. It's perfect for just the 2 of us. Edit: btw, toaster oven not essential here either, you can easily put potatoes under foil to keep warm while you finish your protein if you don't have one. Good luck!

Definitely. I use mine every single day. I’ve have a Power XL basket style.

Since 2020, I've been using my trusty old PowerXL airfryer. It still works pretty well if you hit it a little but I think the interior is made from plastic and the tray inside is rusting. I've tried buying a "non-toxic" airfryer from Emeril which was stainless steel. When I cooked something, the food tasted chemically and there was also an awful smell coming from it. I went back to old-reliable XL... I saw Ninja Crispi Glass Airfryer selling at Costco. Is this one any good? Also, any other recommendations for "non-toxic" airfryers?

This is literally like the one I have but the handle broke off.

Since 2020, I've been using my trusty old PowerXL airfryer. It still works pretty well if you hit it a little but I think the interior is made from plastic and the tray inside is rusting. I've tried buying a "non-toxic" airfryer from Emeril which was stainless steel. When I cooked something, the food tasted chemically and there was also an awful smell coming from it. I went back to old-reliable XL... I saw Ninja Crispi Glass Airfryer selling at Costco. Is this one any good? Also, any other recommendations for "non-toxic" airfryers?

I've had the same PowerXL for 7 years and I put the whole basket in the dishwasher after I use it. 🙃

I’ve had a PowerAirFryer Oven for 7 years. Bought all my friends and family them when they were out. It’s great and a front door like these instead of the bucket. Was $100 and use it daily even now. I think now its PowerXL air fryer