Like many people, I’ve owned an air fryer of a certain make for a couple of years and it works just fine, although results are never quite as impressive as I feel they should be. So when I was approached by another brand to try out their product, I was intrigued. Is it just my cooking, or are there appliances out there that can make my tofu just that little bit more crispy, my chips more evenly cooked? Read my Cosori Air Fryer review to find out.
Pros
- Good build quality
- Makes great crispy tofu
- Quiet
- Very straightforward
- Easy to clean
- Appealing design
- Custom presets
Cons
- Prone to fingerprints
- Price
What is an air fryer?
It is a counter-top convection oven that circulates heat around the food, generated by an electric element in the top of the appliance. This cooks food quickly and effectively, giving it a crispy exterior whilst using only a very small amount of oil.
My experience
For the purposes of this Cosori Air Fryer review, I have been using their TurboBlaze™ 6ltr air fryer for 2 months. It is a single drawer model with a reasonably large capacity, 8 cooking modes (4 of which are ‘turbo’ fan speeds) plus preheat and keep warm functions.
During this period I have used it almost daily to air fry tofu, roast vegetables, make chips, cook frozen veggie sausages, reheat leftovers, and I’ve even dehydrated some orange slices for my grandson to make decorations with for the christmas tree – shiitake mushrooms are next on my list for drying!
So, in this review I will cover off its effectiveness and versatility, how it looks in my kitchen, and how easy it is to clean and maintain. I also explain whether or not I think it’s good value for money.
It cooks food really well
I frequently air fry tofu and tempeh, regularly make homemade fritters and burgers, and we’re partial to the odd roasted vegetable too. Throw in the occasional ready-made veggie sausage, and I’m confident I’ve put this Cosori Air Fryer through its paces!
And the results have been really pleasing, particularly with my tofu and with my chips (potato and sweet potato) which have all come out beautifully crisped and evenly cooked.
The dehydration setting has also been very useful and I have now used it to dry orange slices for Christmas decorations, and shiitake mushrooms for grinding up into a flavoursome powder to add to my vegan ragu and my nut roasts – very tasty. You can read my vegan Christmas nut roast recipe to find out more about that.
Good design & quality
It may be controversial, but I think my Cosori air fryer is actually much more sleek and stylish than my original appliance (made by another well-known brand). It looks and feels very well-made, doesn’t have any cheap-looking shiny plastic, the crisper plate fits perfectly in the basket, and the drawer closes with a reassuring click – something I’ve had a problem with on my other one.
And although it is a magnet for fingerprints, I really like the large control panel across the top because it feels more comfortable to use than having controls on the front of the appliance. If you’re houseproud, you might find yourself wiping it quite a bit, but maybe that’s not a bad thing in a food environment anyway!
It also seems much quieter than the brand I was using previously, and because it is a squatter shape, I think it looks much nicer on the worktop too.
Easy to use
The control panel is large, touch sensitive, and very straightforward, particularly if you’re already familiar with air fryers. But if you’re not, it comes with a very clear instruction manual and a recipe book (although there’s not much in it for vegans to be honest).
And whilst the temperatures and timings for the different cooking functions are preset, the manual explains how you can either adjust those for a single cook, or change their default settings to suit.
For example, air fry is preset to 195°C for 10 minutes. When you select that function, you can use the up and down arrows on the display to increase or decrease timings and temperatures for that cook. Alternatively, if you like to air fry regularly at 200°C for 15 minutes, you can change the default to always choose those settings – again, customisable for individual cooking activities.
Cleaning is simple. The basket, and the crisper plate inside it, can be immersed in water or put in the dishwasher – just make sure everything is thoroughly dry before using it again. The outside can be wiped with a damp cloth and I often use a gentle de-greasing spray on the cloth as well.
Cost and range
Well, I wouldn’t be Vegan Mum if I didn’t moan about the cost would I?
But in all honesty, this brand’s range is competitively priced and I would feel concerned about buying a cheap air fryer from a quality and safety perspective. I’m confident that the Cosori air fryer is good quality, safe and effective, and broadly similar in price to its main competitors, so I guess you get what you pay for.
They have a good choice too, so you should be able to find one that suits your family size and your budget. I have compared 3 from their range below, but see Cosori’s online store for more models. Please note these prices are correct at the time of publication, and reflect the brand’s Black Friday/Cyber Monday ’25 prices.
Compare Cosori Air Fryers
Dual Blaze Twinfry™
- 10L capacity
- 8 programmes
- app function
TurboBlaze™ 6ltr air fryer
- 6L capacity
- 9 programmes
- single basket
Mini air fryer
- 2L capacity
- 4 programmes
- single basket
My verdict on this Cosori Air Fryer Review
It may be enough to say that I have chosen to permanently replace my previous N***a model with this one and would strongly suggest you look at this brand if you are considering a new one.
But to summarise why I’ve done so:
- it’s quiet
- simple to use
- easy to clean
- the perfect size
- good quality, appealing design
- comprehensive range of programmes
- more economical than a conventional oven
- it cooks food really well, cooking evenly and crisping it beautifully
And whilst I might moan about cost, it’s in the same price bracket as its main competitors and I do expect to pay a certain amount for a good quality, reliable product. That’s why I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this Cosori Air Fryer because I think it’s good value for money, I’ve really enjoyed cooking with it, and I’ve loved eating the results even more!
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