I Tested the COSORI 9-in-1 Air Fryer, and It’s the Best Addition to My Kitchen Routine

I don’t live in New York anymore, but somehow I never stopped living with New York-sized kitchens. That means my gadget policy has always been pretty strict: If I’m not using it regularly, and/or it can’t serve multiple purposes, then I can’t justify the space it’ll take up.

While I’d always been air fryer-curious, I wasn’t sure the trendy appliance was impressive enough to meet my criteria. Did I even fry that much? But after trying out the COSORI TurboBlaze™ 6-Quart Air Fryer over the past couple of months, I can attest that it more than earns its spot in my cupboard.

The TurboBlaze is a spacious 6-quart air fryer that cooks meals up to 46 percent faster than other COSORI models, thanks to an energy-efficient DC motor that circulates hot air for consistent cooking and crisping. It boasts nine cooking functions in one device: Air Fry, Roast, Bake, Broil, Dehydrate, Frozen, Proof, Reheat, and Keep Warm.

I knew the first thing I wanted to air fry: chickpeas. I love crispy roasted chickpeas in grain bowls and salads, and I was excited to see how the TurboBlaze stacked up against my conventional oven. I tossed them in a little olive oil, seasoned with salt and pepper, and walked away while they did their thing. The resulting chickpeas were as good if not better than roasted — and they were ready to eat before my oven would’ve finished preheating. The removable crisper plate helps the hot air circulate evenly. And despite the plate and basket both being nonstick, you’re still left with little charred treasures at the bottom (aka the best part).

Next, I was intrigued by the Dehydrate setting — by which I mean that my TurboBlaze’s arrival coincided with peak tomato harvest and I was running out of ways to preserve them. The TurboBlaze has five fan speeds and nine corresponding cooking presets, so it can precisely control moisture levels, which is just what you need for chewy, sweet dried cherry tomatoes.

I set the temperature to 200 degrees — each TurboBlaze cook setting has an adjustable default temperature — and checked on it every hour or so. After a couple of hours, I had oven-dried tomatoes that will make wintertime cooking much brighter.

From there, I took every meal as a chance to see what the TurboBlaze could do. I roasted sweet potatoes and broccoli to add to a fall kale salad, then air-fried halloumi “croutons.” (Listen to me: air fry halloumi immediately.) I cooked all the frozen stuff I never want to bother with in my conventional oven, like gyoza and egg rolls.

Everything I’ve made in the TurboBlaze has cooked consistently, evenly, and quickly. That combo of versatility and speed is what makes it a worthwhile addition to my small kitchen. I love a sheet pan dinner, and I was surprised to find how well the air fryer can handle this. In fact, I probably use the Roast setting most of all, because it gives me delicious results way faster than my oven. Plus, the machine itself is quiet and cool to the touch, which I’m sure will come in handy on warm summer nights. I also appreciate the peace of mind of the auto shutoff feature, which stops the device from overheating.

The TurboBlaze also really shines when it comes to leftovers. Fried chicken, pizza slices — anything that needs a return to crispiness comes out as good if not better than when it was first cooked. This also makes the TurboBlaze ideal for many of my favorite frozen snacks and meals (looking at you, TJ’s freezer section). Plus, both the crisper plate and the basket itself are dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup.

I was surprised just how much I’ve enjoyed having an air fryer in my cookware stable — and how much I would use it as a mini oven! It’s become such a game-changer on busy weeknights, letting me make my favorite recipes in way less time. I’ve come to think of it like another pot or pan: Sometimes it’s cooking the whole meal, and sometimes I’m making a single component, like roasting broccoli while I boil pasta on the stove. And I will never make frozen dumplings another way again.

I’m also impressed by its slim, lightweight design. While I still don’t have the space to give it a permanent home on the counter, I can pay it an even bigger compliment: I’m happy to take it in and out of the cupboard when I need it.

Find out what the COSORI TurboBlaze™ 6-Quart Air Fryer can do in your kitchen.