Vortex Pro Air Fryer Series

We have this one. It has a lot of specialty buttons, like one for hard boiling eggs. [https://www.target.com/p/powerxl-vortex-pro-air-fryer-8qt-black/-/A-86311159](https://www.target.com/p/powerxl-vortex-pro-air-fryer-8qt-black/-/A-86311159) I have a son with Down Syndrome and he likes to cook too. But I have to be near him. I think he could learn to use this one. Edit: Alternatively you might consider a smart air fryer that can be controlled from an app, perhaps even a voice assistant but that could get complicated.

IMHO after a lot of research I felt the basket style air fryer was the easiest to clean and use. Even though you might think a small one will work, bigger is better. You can make personal size 8" pizza in less than 10 minutes using pre-made pizza crusts. Any of the major brands will work well. Years ago my first air fryer was a cheapie from Target. Then I got a Vortex XL, and now I have a Turbo Blaze. For basic foods they all cooked the same.

I have the PowerXL for the last 2 years after having a Ninja for 5 years. The PowerXL is great and I have no complaints. It works like it should.

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. 🙃