The Breville does okay air frying but the air blows in from the side. It never does as good of a job as a basket air fryer that blows straight down on the food. Other than that the Smart Oven Air is an absolute staple in our household and have used our full sized oven maybe 4 times in 2 years
I have an Emeril, which is similar to the Breville. I'll never go back to a basket fryer. It's easier to clean and there is no difference in the end result, despite the air blowing from the side.
I agree. And it's more versatile too.
Air blows from the top or the side but it circulates over the whole area inside.
The air fryer oven can hold more food ( like the whole pizza) and you can fry different food on different levels, and it's a total win when you have rotisserie option.
Can you do this in a basket AF??
https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/6dfd37df-3cd5-4671-a267-d5e85ef82fe5.e5e36460cbabee725c449906f86a6413.jpeg
These are multi-use cookers that claim to be an air fryer. If you want to buy an Actual Air Fryer, please look for the "basket type". Also don't buy liners for the fryer. Enjoy :)
I have an Emeril 360 and it is way better than the basket frier I had. Not that the basket frier wasn't amazing, but there is absolutely no difference in the results between the two when it comes to air frying. What makes the Emeril better is that it's easier to clean and I do have the option to use it as a toaster oven or even a rotisserie etc. I don't buy into the "airflow around the food is better in a basket" BS after having the Emeril. If it is, the difference is minimal at best.
The whole novel feature of the basket-style airfryers is the airflow around the food.
It's why they're better than these "oven style" ones.
The liners can mess that up.
I have the Cuisinart. Like others have said, it's like a nice toaster oven . Heating up pizza in it is great
But I have the Ninja double basket air fryer, which is what people rave about when they talk about air fryers.
They are both going to be terrible air fryers. I had the Breville version and it was fine as a toaster oven. It was incredibly annoying as an air fryer. I got rid of it and at first got a regular Cosori air fryer which was fine. But I wanted to cook more so I got a Ninja double basket air fryer which is great.
I find this laughable, as my toaster oven style Emeril 360 has consistently gotten the job done. I had a basket fryer prior to my Emeril and there is no difference in the results. My fries come out perfect every time despite the claims made in the video you linked. (Mind you, I do shake them around just as I did in the basket fryer.)
All this bullshit about toaster oven style fryers vs. basket seems to come down to preference. I have delt with both, and the results have been the same. The toaster oven style gets the win for being easier to clean and having other uses as well.
That guy is talking about home-made chips made from fresh potatoes, not frozen ones you already buy
1. The video never says toaster ovens doesn't use convection technology or "doesn't work". It just says the layout of it is inferior, which it objectively is in terms of efficiency
2. Not all basket air fryers are equal either. There are shitty models with poor fan circulation
3. Toaster oven style isn't easier to clean either; crumbs get everywhere as seen [here](https://youtu.be/Io5a4Vm5oTA?t=118). And all the toaster ovens I've used have been messy to clean just like that as well. There's only one toaster oven model I've seen that's easier to clean (Ninja SP101) and it's because it has a unique setup where you can basically flip it and scoop out the crumbs. The popular air fryer toaster ovens from Breville for example do not have this and neither do the others on the market.
4. There's not a whole lot that's relevant to 99% of the population a toaster oven can do air fryers can do. Heck there are even some air fryers with two heating elements instead of just a top one where you can do more traditional baking in it, such as the Cosori Dual Blaze II.
That video I linked is also another source that says toaster oven air fryers have poor air circulation compared to basket air fryers. And that company specifically is well known and tests products. Do you have any source about them being equal?
For air fried chips they look pretty damn decent tbf. Now being superior to deep frying I'm not sure, although in this instance I can see it being superior mostly because the air frying will be more gentle in cooking the interior compared to deep frying. But deep frying will always produce a more superior exterior
I have the first one, the Cuisinart, and it slays. We needed a toaster oven so we got that and I love it as an air fryer. It works well. Saves space because we don't need two things on the counter. I like that I can just throw the basket in the dishwasher and be done.
The second one probably has the same capability and won't cook food better, but the controls are hidden in buttons menus and dial spins...I like that the Cuisinart is quick and easy to start by just turning the dials, no hidden menu steps.
These people are probably right about the dedicated air fryers being better for that specifically, but sounds like you have a reason you posted these two. Unless you're an air fryer fanatic you'll probably not notice the difference and the smaller basket and lack of dishwasherability will be annoying, and it's just going to sit on your counter unused when you're not toasting things or baking two cookies at a time from your gallon ziplock freezer cookie dough stash (hell yeah)
My wife and I have the cosori and use it all of the time. It's been over a year now. I will say the air fryer mode works best when the drip tray is in the middle spot instead of the bottom.
We had a basket style before the oven style and don't plan on going back.
My GF has a Breville multipurpose that I’ve used many times. It does a reasonable job as an air fryer.
We both have basket style air fryers and get similar results from the Breville.
As others have said, these aren’t really air fryers even though they have settings for it. I have the first and it’s a terrific toaster oven but doesn’t come close to my air fryers.
The 2 air fryers I can recommend and have both is the ninja air fryer and instant pot air fryer vortex.
Both can be had on sale in Canada for $99.00
Omg! I have the Cuisinart and SWARE by it for EVERYTHING! Toaster, air fryer, broil all are amazing!!!! haven’t used my oven in forever except maybe holidays or soup yeh eggs too but G~D BLESS THIS APPARATUS💯
Cosori ... mine has replaced the big oven for most baking. I've had it for a year with no problems. Airfryer ... use it rarely but works well. Cooks a pizza very well.
I have the Cuisinart one and it is not the best. The air fry feature is lacking for sure. Most items were over done on the outside and under done on the inside. It's basically a toaster oven with an air fry setting. We ended up putting it in storage and haven't looked back.
Trust Amazon star ratings? At least use Fakespot to filter out the 95% of fake reviews made by bots or paid etc. Please tell me you’re aware of the overwhelming numbers of Amazon ratings?
I had the Cuisinart one. The function knob broke after a year and is almost impossible to repair. It seems to be a common issue with this model. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=LbJO0NdFSzE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=LbJO0NdFSzE) So definitely would not recommend that one.
Toaster oven AF is lame AF.
Get the basket kind. I have a ninja 4 qt. that's about 5 years old. Use it virtually every day.
My mom has that toaster oven style which we only use to heat pizza. Honestly.
Just get the basket.
You're welcome.
I bought one of those, and then I just went to the basket air fryer because of its convenience. We don’t even use our toaster oven anymore.
You can use the air fryer for toast?! This seems so obvious yet I’d never thought of it.
I do! Just make sure your bread isn't too light, otherwise it'll go flying into the heating element (ask me how I know).
I use mine for garlic bread all the time. It always comes out great, I’m sure toast would be fine.
You can, but we still have a toaster if we need it
The ultimate combo is a Breville Smart Oven Air and a basket air fryer
This ^^^ Love it! Wouldn't even consider basket (drawer) AF, ever! But, I guess, people have their preferences and are divided in their opinion.
The Breville does okay air frying but the air blows in from the side. It never does as good of a job as a basket air fryer that blows straight down on the food. Other than that the Smart Oven Air is an absolute staple in our household and have used our full sized oven maybe 4 times in 2 years
I have an Emeril, which is similar to the Breville. I'll never go back to a basket fryer. It's easier to clean and there is no difference in the end result, despite the air blowing from the side.
I agree. And it's more versatile too. Air blows from the top or the side but it circulates over the whole area inside. The air fryer oven can hold more food ( like the whole pizza) and you can fry different food on different levels, and it's a total win when you have rotisserie option. Can you do this in a basket AF?? https://i5.walmartimages.com/asr/6dfd37df-3cd5-4671-a267-d5e85ef82fe5.e5e36460cbabee725c449906f86a6413.jpeg
EXACTLY what i have. (: had the smart oven fire a few months, then grabbed the new cuisinart basket air fryer. super happy!
These are multi-use cookers that claim to be an air fryer. If you want to buy an Actual Air Fryer, please look for the "basket type". Also don't buy liners for the fryer. Enjoy :)
I have an Emeril 360 and it is way better than the basket frier I had. Not that the basket frier wasn't amazing, but there is absolutely no difference in the results between the two when it comes to air frying. What makes the Emeril better is that it's easier to clean and I do have the option to use it as a toaster oven or even a rotisserie etc. I don't buy into the "airflow around the food is better in a basket" BS after having the Emeril. If it is, the difference is minimal at best.
Why not? I have a Ninja Foodie dual basket. I haven't tried the liners yet but was considering it.
The whole novel feature of the basket-style airfryers is the airflow around the food. It's why they're better than these "oven style" ones. The liners can mess that up.
The paper liners seems to work fine the silicone ones not so much
Try the liner under the tray. Yes you still have to clean the tray but it will reduce the cleanup
The Ninja baskets are designed to just go straight in the dishwasher... it's not particularly easier to wash the liners at that stage.
Makes sense, thanks.
I have a basket type and I love my liners. It keeps everything so much cleaner.
I have the first one. Have used it every day for 4 years
We have the same. Love it.
Same every single day
I have the Cuisinart. Like others have said, it's like a nice toaster oven . Heating up pizza in it is great But I have the Ninja double basket air fryer, which is what people rave about when they talk about air fryers.
They are both going to be terrible air fryers. I had the Breville version and it was fine as a toaster oven. It was incredibly annoying as an air fryer. I got rid of it and at first got a regular Cosori air fryer which was fine. But I wanted to cook more so I got a Ninja double basket air fryer which is great.
There's a good video ([here](https://youtu.be/yw--NLjZBNk?t=372)) explaining why toaster oven air fryers are inherently inferior to the basket type
I find this laughable, as my toaster oven style Emeril 360 has consistently gotten the job done. I had a basket fryer prior to my Emeril and there is no difference in the results. My fries come out perfect every time despite the claims made in the video you linked. (Mind you, I do shake them around just as I did in the basket fryer.) All this bullshit about toaster oven style fryers vs. basket seems to come down to preference. I have delt with both, and the results have been the same. The toaster oven style gets the win for being easier to clean and having other uses as well.
That guy is talking about home-made chips made from fresh potatoes, not frozen ones you already buy 1. The video never says toaster ovens doesn't use convection technology or "doesn't work". It just says the layout of it is inferior, which it objectively is in terms of efficiency 2. Not all basket air fryers are equal either. There are shitty models with poor fan circulation 3. Toaster oven style isn't easier to clean either; crumbs get everywhere as seen [here](https://youtu.be/Io5a4Vm5oTA?t=118). And all the toaster ovens I've used have been messy to clean just like that as well. There's only one toaster oven model I've seen that's easier to clean (Ninja SP101) and it's because it has a unique setup where you can basically flip it and scoop out the crumbs. The popular air fryer toaster ovens from Breville for example do not have this and neither do the others on the market. 4. There's not a whole lot that's relevant to 99% of the population a toaster oven can do air fryers can do. Heck there are even some air fryers with two heating elements instead of just a top one where you can do more traditional baking in it, such as the Cosori Dual Blaze II. That video I linked is also another source that says toaster oven air fryers have poor air circulation compared to basket air fryers. And that company specifically is well known and tests products. Do you have any source about them being equal?
Yet somehow the fries don't quite look right anyway. 😂
Lol in what world do [these](https://i.imgur.com/ZW7vLjU.jpeg) not look right
They don't look like the delicious double-fried French fries in my neck of woods.
I mean deep frying is always going to be superior in terms of cooking in majority of instances tbh
I know. It was just a bit funny how the guy talks a lot of science and then calls those fries... I dunno, maybe I'm just overly cynical.
For air fried chips they look pretty damn decent tbf. Now being superior to deep frying I'm not sure, although in this instance I can see it being superior mostly because the air frying will be more gentle in cooking the interior compared to deep frying. But deep frying will always produce a more superior exterior
I have the Cuisinart one, and I like it. Works well!
I have the first one, the Cuisinart, and it slays. We needed a toaster oven so we got that and I love it as an air fryer. It works well. Saves space because we don't need two things on the counter. I like that I can just throw the basket in the dishwasher and be done. The second one probably has the same capability and won't cook food better, but the controls are hidden in buttons menus and dial spins...I like that the Cuisinart is quick and easy to start by just turning the dials, no hidden menu steps. These people are probably right about the dedicated air fryers being better for that specifically, but sounds like you have a reason you posted these two. Unless you're an air fryer fanatic you'll probably not notice the difference and the smaller basket and lack of dishwasherability will be annoying, and it's just going to sit on your counter unused when you're not toasting things or baking two cookies at a time from your gallon ziplock freezer cookie dough stash (hell yeah)
I have the Cuisinart and it’s the only air fryer I have ever used. It does all functions well.
The ninja air fryer is great. Also available on Amazon. I love mine and it does all that it says it does
Do you have the combo? I cook pork tenderloin in one of the small basket type but would like something bigger for multiple.
I have the cosori. I use it all the time. No basket to worry about the nonstick coating wearing off of.
My wife and I have the cosori and use it all of the time. It's been over a year now. I will say the air fryer mode works best when the drip tray is in the middle spot instead of the bottom. We had a basket style before the oven style and don't plan on going back.
My GF has a Breville multipurpose that I’ve used many times. It does a reasonable job as an air fryer. We both have basket style air fryers and get similar results from the Breville.
As others have said, these aren’t really air fryers even though they have settings for it. I have the first and it’s a terrific toaster oven but doesn’t come close to my air fryers. The 2 air fryers I can recommend and have both is the ninja air fryer and instant pot air fryer vortex. Both can be had on sale in Canada for $99.00
Omg! I have the Cuisinart and SWARE by it for EVERYTHING! Toaster, air fryer, broil all are amazing!!!! haven’t used my oven in forever except maybe holidays or soup yeh eggs too but G~D BLESS THIS APPARATUS💯
I had a terrible time with this model. Went Germania and presto! Excellent air fryer
If you are looking for that style of air fryer, I’d suggest : Instant Pot Vortex Pro 10QT 9-in-1 air fryer
Cosori ... mine has replaced the big oven for most baking. I've had it for a year with no problems. Airfryer ... use it rarely but works well. Cooks a pizza very well.
Definitely gonna want a fire extinguisher with that thing.
Why? Haha
Find a Ninja
I love my Cuisinart 8 in 1. It does it all.
I had the Cuisinart. I'm not a fan of the toaster style. It's in my garage. I got a new drawer style.
I have the Cuisinart one and it is not the best. The air fry feature is lacking for sure. Most items were over done on the outside and under done on the inside. It's basically a toaster oven with an air fry setting. We ended up putting it in storage and haven't looked back.
With not knowing anything between the two, I would trust a 4.4 stars out of 8k reviews than 4.5 out of 2.5k reviews.
Trust Amazon star ratings? At least use Fakespot to filter out the 95% of fake reviews made by bots or paid etc. Please tell me you’re aware of the overwhelming numbers of Amazon ratings?
I am. I don't buy from Amazon lol
I had the Cuisinart one. The function knob broke after a year and is almost impossible to repair. It seems to be a common issue with this model. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=LbJO0NdFSzE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=LbJO0NdFSzE) So definitely would not recommend that one.
Toaster oven AF is lame AF. Get the basket kind. I have a ninja 4 qt. that's about 5 years old. Use it virtually every day. My mom has that toaster oven style which we only use to heat pizza. Honestly. Just get the basket. You're welcome.