I’ve Been Using This Best-Selling Amazon Air Fryer on Repeat for Two Years and I Recommend It to Everyone I Know

As someone who usually cooks for just myself and can’t be bothered with waiting around for an oven, the air fryer is one of my most-used kitchen gadgets. In a quick zap, my food’s browned and crispy in no time — way quicker than dealing with a stove that takes forever. I usually throw in a couple of chicken breasts, and honestly, who needs a regular oven for that? The air fryer gets the job done fast enough to keep my hanger at bay (and trust me, nobody wants to deal with me when I’m hangry).

Now, with tons of air fryers on the market doing the same job, you’re probably wondering which ones are awesome and which are just meh. Well, let me spill the tea — as a Kitchn editor who’s tried out a bunch of gadgets, I have an air fryer that’s been heavily used in my household for two years. It still browns food like a champ, and bonus: It even has an app that tells you how much time your food needs. It’s one of my favorite kitchen essentials that I recommend to all my friends, and now to you too.

With dual heating elements and a precise temperature controller, this air fryer does its job instantly — simply turn it on and get to cooking! It has an impressive 12 functions that include: Air Fry, Bake, Broil, and more, so you can cook a plethora of your favorite items at a push of a button. It even has a spacious 6.8-quart basket with claims of holding 17 chicken wings in one go. (Although I’ve never tested this, I believe it!) Plus, you can control it with the VeSync app, which monitors cooking and even has voice activation through Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. This air fryer really does a little bit of everything and even has curated recipes within its app that covers appetizers, entrees, and desserts for all your cooking needs. It’s not just a regular air fryer; it’s a cool air fryer.

There aren’t a lot of items that are built to last these days, so when it comes to my kitchen, quality is the number one thing I look for in a small appliance. I don’t want to replace something a handful of times after I get it, so when this air fryer appeared on my Amazon feed with rave reviews about its cleanup, quality, and speed, I knew I needed it. Flash forward two years, and it’s been a staple in my kitchen that I use for everything: eggs, meats, pizza, and more. It makes all my meals at the perfect crisp and heats up so fast I don’t have to think about preheating. My only gripe is that it takes up a decent amount of counter real estate, but I find that well worth it, considering how often I use it. I even enjoy its VeSync app, which does many things, but most notably sends you a notification when your food is done cooking. The best part? When it’s time for a wash, I can stick its basket directly in the dishwasher — no need for scrubbing!

Available in a range of sizes, this Cosori Pro III Air Fryer is a kitchen addition that’s well worth the money. Its high-quality construction, ability to cook food instantly without preheating, and easy cleanup make it an all-around great addition that I recommend to everyone who needs one — it’s worth every penny.

Buy: Cosori Pro III Air Fryer, $179.99