Cosori air fryer review

Cosori Premium Quart Air Fryer Review: Is it worth to buy?

Cosori Air fryers are one of the most reliable names in the industry. While the products are designed in the United States, they are manufactured in China. Cosori is a visionary that puts the buyers’ comfort above everything else and hence aims to develop products which can be used without any hassle.

Cosori Premium Quart Air Fryer CP158-AF and CP137-AF review: While CP158-AF and CP137-AF are very similar in their features, the capacity acts as a differentiating factor with the former being a 5.8 Quart fryer and the latter, a 3.7 Quarts fryer.

Interface: This version of Cosori’s air fryer comes with a myriad of features to enable convenience in its interface. To begin with, it has 11 presets: Bacon, Steak, Seafood, Shrimp, French Fries, Vegetables, Root Vegetables, Frozen Foods, Poultry, Bread and Desserts. The appliance also offers a preheat setting so your product is ready to work its magic on your food without causing any inconsistency. A user is also allowed to manually air fry their food in a temperature range of 170 to 400°F for up to 60 minutes. This Cosori Air Fryer is an extremely handy tool even for a novice as with a click of an appropriate button, the product makes an estimate of the temperature it needs to operate at along with the time cap. The three-course meals starting from starters to desserts, everything can be air-fried with amazing results. However, always remember to flip your food item around after the completion of half the cooking time, or your meal may be overcooked on one side and undercooked on the other.

Personally, I really enjoyed working on the interface as it was very simple and my delicious food was prepared without too much effort from my side.

Design:

The first thing you will probably notice about this air fryer is its massive size. In case you can’t find a proper space in your kitchen, you can go with the CP137-AF, which is a tad smaller in size with a capacity of 3.7 Quarts.

From a utilitarian perspective, the design rectifications are impeccable since, in this model, your food can be viewed without requiring you to strain your neck. Furthermore, the base is compact so your kitchen counter does not look cluttered. The product also comes in red colour giving your kitchen an appealing look.

Furthermore, Cosori Air Fryer provides more operational space than other 5.8-Qt baskets in the market due to its square shape, allowing you to prepare larger quantities of food in one go. The basket is also removable and non-stick in nature and can hence be put in a dishwasher. It is also PFOA-free & BPA-free.

Features:

1) Stress-free Cooking: There are 11 presets to make the process of cooking simpler for you which can be administered through just the touch of a button.

2) Removable Basket: The basket can be removed from the equipment which makes the process of cleaning very easy. It is also convenient to transport food items to different places if you are using multiple types of equipment for your meal.

3) Square Basket: The Cosori Air Fryer’s basket is square in shape as opposed the circular baskets offered by the majority of air fryers. This provides more space for the food to be cooked and is also easy to detach the inner basket from the exterior basket.

4) Nonstick Basket: The process of serving the cooked food will not be a problem with Cosori Air Fryer as the non-stick basket will allow the food to drift into the plates easily without leaving too much of a mess behind. This also makes the process of cleaning up simple.

5) Preheating: Preheating is a feature that not many air fryers offer, despite the benefits of such a setting. It is common knowledge that preheating improves the texture of the food as it enables the food to be cooked evenly. It only takes 2 to five minutes unlike in case of ovens which must be preheated for much longer.

6) Shake and Keep Warm Functions: These are two very interesting and useful features of the Cosori Air Fryers which define its innovation. The first option is a “Shake” reminder which reminds you to mix or flip the food in the air dryer to ensure it is evenly cooked.

The Keep Warm function keeps your food warm for a while which saves the trouble of eating reheated food.

7) Compatible with Dishwashers: There’s nothing more tedious than handwashing your dishes. Luckily, cleaning this air fryer is not your burden as it can be put in the dishwasher.

All you have to do is separate the baskets and put them in the dishwasher. The baskets are PFOA-free.

8) Smoke-free: You won’t have to deal with any smoke while cooking which is a great health benefit.

9) Automated Switch-off: Once the timer stops, the air fryer will shut down without any human intervention.

Accessories: 

Though you can make ample items without requiring ancillary tools, owning a few racks and pans may help you expand your culinary territory. Cosori’s accessory set with 6 different items compatible with the 5.8-quart fryer, is a good starting point.

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100-Recipe Cookbook: Cosori also provides you with a recipe book containing 100 recipes.

Hardware specification: S P E C IF IC A T I ON S OF C P 1 3 7 -A F

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Power Supply: AC 120V, 60Hz Rated Power: 1500W Capacity: 3.7 qt / 3.5 L (serves 2–3 people) Temperature Range: 170°–400°F / 77°–205°C Time Range: 1–60 min Dimensions: 9.5 x 11.5 x 10 in / 24.1 x 29.2 x 25.4 cm Weight: 10.1 lb / 4.6 kg

S P E C IF IC A T I ON S OF C P 1 5 8 -A F

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Voltage: AC 120V, 60Hz

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Power: 1700W

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Capacity: 5.8 qt / 5.5 L (serves 3-5)

How to Clean Cosori Premium Quart Air Fryer:  

Switch off the device and unplug it before you begin the cleaning process. Allow it to cool down before you start dislodging the parts.

Refrain from using metal scouring pads for cleaning as there are risks of the metal fragments breaking off, which when comes in contact with any electrical components, can cause electric shocks.

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As you will need to separate the baskets only while cooking or cleaning, the device comes with a guard behind which the basket release button is situated. While cleaning, slide the button guard forward to release the baskets by pressing the button.

The basket is non-stick in nature and compatible with dishwashers. You can also use a wet cloth to clean it.

Pros and cons: Pros:

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Healthy: Foods cooked in the air fryer contain 85% less fat content than the usual deepfried foods, without compromising on the taste.

Cookbook: A free cookbook with recipes that help you make better use of the Cosori Air Fryer.

Speed- You can prepare your meals faster than with the use of a tradition oven. The endproduct is tastier, crispier and healthier. It adheres to FDA regulations and is listed in ETL. It switches off without human intervention which means you will never greet burnt or overheated food. It comes with a handle that is heat-resistant and a button guard so you never detach you baskets without intending to.

It is easy to clean and is compatible with dishwashers.

Cons: The big size can be a little overwhelming in a small kitchen.

Putting the drawer back inside can be tricky.

Customer reviews: “Overall, I have no complaints as it functions well and meets my needs. You can fry your food with minimal oil. However, if you want to eat something that tastes and feels very similar to deep-fried foods, you may need to put in some more oil in case the meal may require some time to cook. Consider preheating as a mandatory step unless you don’t mind your food to be fried a little badly. The device is also not conducive to cook some items as the continuous airflow somehow ends up making them stale or dry. Contrastingly, the Broccoli and the Cheese Veggie Tots tasted best when prepared in this device. It is also extremely easy to make bacon in this fryer and it also tasted delicious. Slightly fried potato chips or tortilla chips can be cooked in this and the results were incredible. You will no longer need to splurge on expensive name-brand dark russet potato chips as cheap chips taste as good when fried in this fryer. Super easy to clean. I’ve had some problem with the touch buttons as they require too much pressing which may be a software issue.

But it isn’t a serious problem. It is also slow to process the input from the buttons. I also would have liked the temperature to reach 50 degrees higher. Nonetheless, it is a great piece of equipment without the mess created by a conventional deep fryer and is a healthier alternative.” Buffy

“For our initial attempt, we cooked an entire chicken weighing 5 1/2 pounds. No part was even a little dry and we could even reheat the leftovers without any trouble. I looked at several reviews before I purchased this item and I am glad I did. Now that I understand its utility, I wish I had gotten this long ago. I now plan to buy one for my son who is a single parent with two kids. It will make his life so much easier as the meal preparation time will come down to one hour.” Kathy Doolan

“This is awesome. It is a healthy alternative and has several presets with time and temperature for different types of food. Many items can be cooked more quickly with this equipment as opposed to traditional fryers.

The food also comes out very crispy. As of now, I’ve cooked chicken, bacon (on a regular basis), tater tots, fries, and even steak! It is priced according to its utility and the size of the equipment can prepare food for three or four people. Though I have no previous experience with air fryers, I must say that this is a great option for a novice” Kerl

“My first experiment was fried chicken as I decided that if the air fryer cannot do justice to this, I will return it. But it was way better than what I had expected. My initial impression of the fried chicken was not that great as it looked a little dry on the outside without the typical sheen of fried food. Surprisingly, the skin was crispy and the inside was moist and overall it was very tasty.

Initially, I found it to be a little overwhelming, especially while flipping the food at the halfway point. But I’m glad I bought it. It is very easy to clean as well. Since my first attempt, I’ve tried different fried items and was never disappointed”. I bought the red fryer since it was selling for less than 100$. I’ve become a healthy eater since I bought it. The cookbook comes with 100 different recipes with everyday ingredients.” Deborah B.

Should you buy it?

I definitely recommend this product. It’s very easy to use. The chicken I made came out extremely moist and juicy. The bacon was amazing as well and neither left a mess.

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Price. This Air fryer is put on sale frequently where you can buy it for under $100 Convenience. Very easy to use and comes handy when you don’t want to use the oven Brand. Cosori’s customer service has been very satisfactory in the past Warranty. Comes with a 2-year warranty period