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Product information
| Special Feature | Programmable |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 10"D x 20"W x 13"H |
| Color | Black |
| Capacity | 9 Quarts |
| Material | Aluminum, Plastic |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Bake |
| Output Wattage | 1700 Watts |
| Brand | Chefman |
| Wattage | 1700 watts |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Model Name | TurboFry Touch Dual Air Fryer, |
| Has Nonstick Coating | Yes |
| Controller Type | touch |
| Is Dishwasher Safe | Yes |
| Max Temperature Setting | 400 Degrees Fahrenheit |
| Product Care Instructions | Dishwasher Safe Parts |
| UPC | 816458025843 |
| Air Frying Technology | Air Frying |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00816458025843 |
| Size | 9 Quart |
| Manufacturer | Chefman |
| Item Weight | 16.17 pounds |
| ASIN | B09BZVQNTC |
| Item model number | TurboFry Touch Dual Air Fryer, |
| Customer Reviews |
4.3 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank |
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| Date First Available | August 5, 2021 |
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Catherine (verified owner) –
Me encantaCumple con lo indicado
Yasmin (verified owner) –
Me encantaCumple con lo indicado
Dan Doyle (verified owner) –
Me encantaCumple con lo indicado
C.R (verified owner) –
Me encantaCumple con lo indicado
Banjo Batman (verified owner) –
Me encantaCumple con lo indicado
Steve (verified owner) –
Me encantaCumple con lo indicado
Catherine (verified owner) –
No funcionalMuy bonita pero funcional mente no calienta muy bien tarda el doble en caliente tar las cosas, recomiendo más una de un una sola bandeja grande
Amazon Customer (verified owner) –
No funcionalMuy bonita pero funcional mente no calienta muy bien tarda el doble en caliente tar las cosas, recomiendo más una de un una sola bandeja grande
Chefman 9 Quart Dual Basket Air Fryer (verified owner) –
Loved it!!!Good for chicken, steak, french fries, nuggets, fish and bread.
My focaccia was crispy outside and soft inside.
I always use the parchment paper basket if there is some juice.
Value for money and easy to clean.
Amazon Customer (verified owner) –
Perfect!As described, working perfectly!
Super fast and no oil needed at all!
Amazon Customer (verified owner) –
Made me excited about cooking again.This air fryer is my first one. I waited for the price to come down a bit. Worth every penny. I'm still learning, but it's a game changer for me because I don't like to wait forever using a big conventional oven, I don't like to clean the mess on my stovetop after every meal and don't enjoy microwaved food. I am eating healthier now that I have this two bin air fryer & it's bringing me joy experimenting with cooking again.
It's very easy to clean, and looks sleek on my countertop, as well. Thanks, Chefman®!
CN (verified owner) –
Effective, Reasonably PricedI purchased this air fryer because I wanted one with dual baskets that was not super expensive. I have only used this product about 5 times so far, but I am definitely satisfied with it. Right now, it still has a fairly strong smell that emanates when the machine is turned on, but I anticipate that it will decrease with more uses. I really like having two separate baskets – you can set the baskets to different temperatures and for different cook times, which is great. The maximum temperature the air fryer goes up to is 400 degrees F, however, I wish it went up to 450. It does heat up quickly and is easy to clean. It is also very easy to add extra cooking time when needed. It is fairly compact, even though it has two baskets. I have limited counter space, so the size was an important consideration for me as well. The baskets are each a good size – if I had more space, I would have preferred slightly larger baskets, but they are sufficient for most meals. The only
feature I do not like is that it beeps repeatedly with a "shake" message every couple of minutes. Overall, I think this a great dual fryer option for the price.
CN (verified owner) –
Air fryerI like it. Less time to cook with air fryer
Julien (verified owner) –
Spend a bit more get a proper oneThis is the worse air fryer I’ve ever known. If you think this is cheap I’ll get that, spend a bit more and get a decent one. I have had this less than two weeks and already the second drawer barely works. It takes five minutes just to get the right position for it to cook and then regularly switches itself off. I’ll be putting it in the bin and learning my lesson. Do not make the same mistake I did on this horrendous product.
Julien (verified owner) –
Easy easy to useEasy to clean
IloveGodso (verified owner) –
greatnice works great
Chinadiggy (verified owner) –
Chefman TurboFry 9-Qt. Dual-Basket Air Fryer with Sync Finish, One-Touch Digital ControlLove this air fryer, works awesome, love the fact can cook 2 things at same time to finish at same time or start at the same time, easy to learn, easy to clean
KJeanine ATL (verified owner) –
Chefman TurboFry 9-Qt. Dual-Basket Air Fryer with Sync Finish, One-Touch Digital ControlLove this air fryer, works awesome, love the fact can cook 2 things at same time to finish at same time or start at the same time, easy to learn, easy to clean
ricki dewerdt (verified owner) –
Chefman TurboFry 9-Qt. Dual-Basket Air Fryer with Sync Finish, One-Touch Digital ControlLove this air fryer, works awesome, love the fact can cook 2 things at same time to finish at same time or start at the same time, easy to learn, easy to clean
Chefman 9 Quart Dual Basket Air Fryer (verified owner) –
Great DUAL Tray Air Fryer!!!!!Such a great air fryer. Does NOT take up too much space on your counter top and is great for making 2 meals at the same time. dual settings, dual trays, you cannot go wrong.
A must have for anyone looking for a dual airfryer and I would recommend the silicone inserts to make clean up easy and fast.
Amazon Customer (verified owner) –
Heats up fastNice machine, time chart is a good base, can't find liners that fit correctly even on the chefman web site, but so far it cleans up pretty good.
Amazon Customer (verified owner) –
Saves time and effort when cooking two things at once.If this air fryer continues to work like it has, I will remain in cooking heaven. If I could change one thing about it it would be to have the temp go up to 450. But its not that big an issue. I love the fact that it can finish cooking on both sides at the same time. It even looks great. Its a simple thing to wash and comes out spotless, even without using Pam. I love the automatic buttons for cooking, tho I haven't tried any yet. I highly recommend you try this fryer and though it may seem incredibly complicated, it really is not. I love it because with my single air fryer I had to work out when to start cooking to have them finish together while my Chef man can cook two different things and with a touch to the sync finish button both sides will be finished together. No more soggy cold French fries. It tells you when to shake them and pauses the other side to finish cooking together.
It also holds quite a bit, and its still not that heavy if you need to move it.
Dax (verified owner) –
Perfect for Cooking Two Dishes at Once!This Chefman dual basket air fryer has completely simplified meal prep in my kitchen. The two independent 3-quart baskets mean I can cook two different foods at the same time — and the Smart Sync Finish makes sure they’re done together, which is a huge time saver.
The digital touchscreen is intuitive, the Hi-Fry function gives that extra crispy texture, and the auto shutoff adds peace of mind. Both baskets are nonstick and dishwasher-safe, so cleanup is a breeze. It’s sleek, cooks evenly, and has quickly become one of my most-used appliances.
Aaron B. Swackhamer (verified owner) –
Slower Cook Times and a Strange Smell: My Experience with the Chefman Air FryerThe media could not be loaded. After my old Ninja Dual Zone Air Fryer broke down, I bought this one as a replacement. It looks very similar to my old one, but it has some key differences.
My old Ninja had fan speed control, and this one doesn't. This air fryer's fan speed is what I would call "low," similar to the "bake" setting on my old Ninja. In certain cases, this can be considered a plus, as I can now cook things like cheesy garlic bread or melt a slice of cheese on top of a burger at the end of its cycle without it getting blown all over the place. It can even "toast" a slice of bread without it getting blown all over the basket, which was impossible in my old Ninja even on the lowest setting. The food I've made so far also seems to come out a bit crispier, and the baskets are less sticky. The low fan speed also makes it quieter.
However, the low fan speed has a downside: everything takes much longer to cook. I've found that it takes 1.5 to 2 times longer to cook food than in my old Ninja. A large breaded chicken breast took over three times longer than the package instructions suggested.
This one does stop the blower when you pull out the basket. I'm not sure if that's good or not, but if you pull out the basket to shake the food, it stops the fan. I'm not sure if it also stops the heat. Either way, the Ninja definitely kept blowing and heating regardless of whether or not the basket was inserted.
The baskets in this new fryer are smaller, which means less counter space is taken up. I can finally put my knife block back where it used to be, which is a big win for me.
This has the same "basket sync" and "both-baskets-are-the-same" features that the Ninja had, which is mostly useful if you have 2 things that take different amounts of time. You can start them both at the same time, and the fryer will delay start the second basket until the time is correct for them to both finish at the same time.
My biggest complaint is the smell. When I first ran it, a really unpleasant odor came from the machine. I had to wash the baskets and run it empty several times to get rid of the smell. The smell was so bad that I almost sent this one back. My Ninja had no smell at all, from day 1.
Overall, I'm relatively happy with it. It has some great features, like smaller footprint and the fact that I think it might be able to double as a toaster, even though the longer cooking time is an adjustment and I haven't yet had the opportunity to try some other foods that I have cooked in my old air fryer. I really hope that whatever made that smell isn't toxic, or going to somehow cause me an issue in 20 years leaving me regretting saving the extra money on this one. Whatever that smell is, this company really needs to address it.
ricki dewerdt (verified owner) –
Buy it, game changer!We love this air fryer!! 2 baskets allow for multiple items to cook together, easy to use!
Ivanka (verified owner) –
Very goodVery good air fryer, but after while will stop cooking and start beeping
Banjo Batman (verified owner) –
Yes, just do itGreat airfryer
Used for 4 months so far and works great
Love the dual baskets with sync feature – makes air frying bigger dinner portions easy
Chefman 9 Quart Dual Basket Air Fryer (verified owner) –
Very good air fryerIt works perfectly. It saves you time since you can cook several things at the same time. It came very well packaged and according to the description. And the best price.
Amazon Customer (verified owner) –
I love this air fryer!! Very happy I got it.I absolutely love this thing!!! I'm a huge fan of air fryers. This one is even better because it has 2 baskets and you can make two items at once and have them finish together. Super easy to operate. Cleaning is just as easy. Worth every cent!!! You don't have to spend a ton to get a good product. This air fryer proves that. We even make burgers in ours. Only had a lite odor first time we used it. Don't pass this one if you're looking for a dual basket fryer.
Amazon Customer (verified owner) –
Buy it you will thank meGreat product
We use it everyday
Love the dual cooking
Cooks well
Durability, not to heavy, size is smaller than expected. Easy to clean
Loretta Zabala (verified owner) –
Saves time and effort when cooking two things at once.If this air fryer continues to work like it has, I will remain in cooking heaven. If I could change one thing about it it would be to have the temp go up to 450. But its not that big an issue. I love the fact that it can finish cooking on both sides at the same time. It even looks great. Its a simple thing to wash and comes out spotless, even without using Pam. I love the automatic buttons for cooking, tho I haven't tried any yet. I highly recommend you try this fryer and though it may seem incredibly complicated, it really is not. I love it because with my single air fryer I had to work out when to start cooking to have them finish together while my Chef man can cook two different things and with a touch to the sync finish button both sides will be finished together. No more soggy cold French fries. It tells you when to shake them and pauses the other side to finish cooking together.
It also holds quite a bit, and its still not that heavy if you need to move it.
Sarah C. (verified owner) –
Slower Cook Times and a Strange Smell: My Experience with the Chefman Air FryerThe media could not be loaded. After my old Ninja Dual Zone Air Fryer broke down, I bought this one as a replacement. It looks very similar to my old one, but it has some key differences.
My old Ninja had fan speed control, and this one doesn't. This air fryer's fan speed is what I would call "low," similar to the "bake" setting on my old Ninja. In certain cases, this can be considered a plus, as I can now cook things like cheesy garlic bread or melt a slice of cheese on top of a burger at the end of its cycle without it getting blown all over the place. It can even "toast" a slice of bread without it getting blown all over the basket, which was impossible in my old Ninja even on the lowest setting. The food I've made so far also seems to come out a bit crispier, and the baskets are less sticky. The low fan speed also makes it quieter.
However, the low fan speed has a downside: everything takes much longer to cook. I've found that it takes 1.5 to 2 times longer to cook food than in my old Ninja. A large breaded chicken breast took over three times longer than the package instructions suggested.
This one does stop the blower when you pull out the basket. I'm not sure if that's good or not, but if you pull out the basket to shake the food, it stops the fan. I'm not sure if it also stops the heat. Either way, the Ninja definitely kept blowing and heating regardless of whether or not the basket was inserted.
The baskets in this new fryer are smaller, which means less counter space is taken up. I can finally put my knife block back where it used to be, which is a big win for me.
This has the same "basket sync" and "both-baskets-are-the-same" features that the Ninja had, which is mostly useful if you have 2 things that take different amounts of time. You can start them both at the same time, and the fryer will delay start the second basket until the time is correct for them to both finish at the same time.
My biggest complaint is the smell. When I first ran it, a really unpleasant odor came from the machine. I had to wash the baskets and run it empty several times to get rid of the smell. The smell was so bad that I almost sent this one back. My Ninja had no smell at all, from day 1.
Overall, I'm relatively happy with it. It has some great features, like smaller footprint and the fact that I think it might be able to double as a toaster, even though the longer cooking time is an adjustment and I haven't yet had the opportunity to try some other foods that I have cooked in my old air fryer. I really hope that whatever made that smell isn't toxic, or going to somehow cause me an issue in 20 years leaving me regretting saving the extra money on this one. Whatever that smell is, this company really needs to address it.
Chris C (verified owner) –
Great Buy!I love this air fryer! Its the perfect size for my small family and I! I work from home so I usually just make lunch in it…..I throw in some meat and veggies and work and before I know it, it's done! So far no issues with it. Very easy to clean.
ricki dewerdt (verified owner) –
Amazing air fryer love this productI can’t tell you how much I love this air fryer. It’s amazing. Never fails me person. I bought it from shipped it in a completely timely fashion. I couldn’t say better things about this product.
Banjo Batman (verified owner) –
Great size but not workingSoon as I plugged it up the second, Tre did not work only flash zeros very disappointing because it was perfect size for my countertop and the size is amazing for cooking lots of food. Things happen so I’ll try another one.
philip davies (verified owner) –
SúperDe lo mejor. Muy buena compra.
Banjo Batman (verified owner) –
SúperDe lo mejor. Muy buena compra.
Darren (verified owner) –
SúperDe lo mejor. Muy buena compra.
Loretta Zabala (verified owner) –
Great Buy!I love this air fryer! Its the perfect size for my small family and I! I work from home so I usually just make lunch in it…..I throw in some meat and veggies and work and before I know it, it's done! So far no issues with it. Very easy to clean.
Chris C (verified owner) –
Saves time and effort when cooking two things at once.If this air fryer continues to work like it has, I will remain in cooking heaven. If I could change one thing about it it would be to have the temp go up to 450. But its not that big an issue. I love the fact that it can finish cooking on both sides at the same time. It even looks great. Its a simple thing to wash and comes out spotless, even without using Pam. I love the automatic buttons for cooking, tho I haven't tried any yet. I highly recommend you try this fryer and though it may seem incredibly complicated, it really is not. I love it because with my single air fryer I had to work out when to start cooking to have them finish together while my Chef man can cook two different things and with a touch to the sync finish button both sides will be finished together. No more soggy cold French fries. It tells you when to shake them and pauses the other side to finish cooking together.
It also holds quite a bit, and its still not that heavy if you need to move it.
KJeanine ATL (verified owner) –
Quality Performance at a Great PriceGreat product for a very reasonable price. The heat settings are easy to use, it cooks really well, and overall it’s a great value for the money.
Rossy Alcocer (verified owner) –
Great air fryerWorks really well and convenient with both baskets.
MH. (verified owner) –
Looks great - so many options!Amazing product! Glad we went with the bigger size. So many options – touch screen and easy to navigate. Will update review on performance and durability as time goes on, but so far we are extremely pleased with this product!
J.Patel (verified owner) –
Looks great - so many options!Amazing product! Glad we went with the bigger size. So many options – touch screen and easy to navigate. Will update review on performance and durability as time goes on, but so far we are extremely pleased with this product!
🌻HGrace-Stalker 🍀 (verified owner) –
Looks great - so many options!Amazing product! Glad we went with the bigger size. So many options – touch screen and easy to navigate. Will update review on performance and durability as time goes on, but so far we are extremely pleased with this product!
Chefman 9 Quart Dual Basket Air Fryer (verified owner) –
Great Fryer!This got delivered to the incorrect address. I contacted customer service and they promised to refund me but never did. I have been with Amazon since 2011 and expected better than them telling me it was delivered when it clearly was not. Then on top of that just to tell me whatever to get me off the chat. However a month later the person who received it found the address and brought it there. I feel lied to by Amazon but also grateful that good people still exist and also not mad about the refund not going through because I got my order eventually.
Love the Fryer. Got it because I have celiac disease and prefer to have my needed fried thing gluten free without risk of cross contamination. I also can’t bother to do all that greasy frying at home. Too much of a mess and it is obviously unhealthy. Easy to use and cooks food quickly in my opinion. Clean up is easy but I find if I put the drawers back in I forgot to wash them so I leave them out to cool down so that I can remember to wash them.
Amazon Customer (verified owner) –
Good for 1 or 2 people.Works great, I like the 2 baskets, this is perfect for 1 or 2 people as the baskets are a bit small. Cooks very good and can cook 2 different things at once.
Amazon Customer (verified owner) –
Screw the fries - this is great for Keto! Awesome proteins and veggiesPreviously I had WOOTed a 6qt (maybe still a Chefman) and was learning and liking. That ended up at the cabin. Half because I forgot to packit and half because quick cooking there is nice sometimes.
So I was pondering a double basket to say cook a protein and a veggie.
I am Keto – so I cannot comment on fries – but I cook a lot of proteins and veggies in this. I cook steaks, burgers, sausage dogs, buns, veggies, etc in this. So don't shy away from an air fryer like I did if you are Keto. These are (no longer) a gimmick and are great and I'm using my oven and outdoor grill less and less.
I love the sync-finish button. If you know your times then you'll finish very well. For example hot dogs (more for my son – but hmm think sausage dog and I'm there. One basket 4-6 minutes for the dogs and other basket two minutes for the buns (Yes they come out great!) Sync finish and it all comes out ready to serve.
I did notice this version has no actual air input/output vents in the baskets (the bottom is raised – but no air input there – so all air must come from the top. So I don't know how this will do with more than one layer.
I am single but I think this would be fine for a couple. For example a 10 oz ribeye fit in the basket and cooked fine (does need flipping) and the veggies on the other side. Enough for two for sure.
Notes:
I really thought I would strongly miss a knob for time and temp. But (1) Temp is almost *always* 400 😉 and (2) Time, well it starts at 10 minutes and decrements by two. So while I'd still like a knob – I am not hating this like I thought I would. And there is a +2 minute button to tack on the end if needed.
This does not have any food presets. Probably for the better as they're often not spot on. But easy to look up and/or I have the Momo & Nashi fridge magnet page tabbed guide (on AZP)
You CAN turn the beeping off contrary to some complaints.
I'm not sure the liner coating is as durable as my original, more expensive, Chefman 6q
I don't – yet – know how this will do with more than a single layer. Hmm. That calls for a basket of wings. I'm confident I'll need to shake/mix – but we'll see (due to only top down air circ.
The window is nice – you can see some progress – but I haven't used it enough to see how long a nice clear window lasts or is cleanable reasonably.
The "light" is the heating element – so it will go on and off as it heats. So just know there is no constant light.
This should be 3 or more inches from the wall. Not critical – but most circulation is from the bottom of the unit (unit's circulation) so I don't want to damage my wallpaper.
I really like https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0725GYNG6 for this. As a set of two – the unit sets nicely on one – just right. The 2nd lives on top – but when I'm using the unit – it goes in front and so I can pull baskets and deal with them without the hot basket directly on the counter top. Also not bad for drying. Then it goes back on top. I do not buy many Amazon brands as they are often substandard – but these are spot on and economical and as 2 pieces I retain some flex on the counter top.
For cleaning I really, really like, https://www.amazon.com/Dawn-Platinum-Powerwash-Starter-Bundle/dp/B082DLGV3F Dawn Powerwash. My dishwasher is good enough to not need it – but it makes really quick spray and hot water hose/rinse immediate clean up of basket very nice.
I'm not paid nor received anything. I do like to review things I really like.
Daintyffany (verified owner) –
Slower Cook Times and a Strange Smell: My Experience with the Chefman Air FryerThe media could not be loaded. After my old Ninja Dual Zone Air Fryer broke down, I bought this one as a replacement. It looks very similar to my old one, but it has some key differences.
My old Ninja had fan speed control, and this one doesn't. This air fryer's fan speed is what I would call "low," similar to the "bake" setting on my old Ninja. In certain cases, this can be considered a plus, as I can now cook things like cheesy garlic bread or melt a slice of cheese on top of a burger at the end of its cycle without it getting blown all over the place. It can even "toast" a slice of bread without it getting blown all over the basket, which was impossible in my old Ninja even on the lowest setting. The food I've made so far also seems to come out a bit crispier, and the baskets are less sticky. The low fan speed also makes it quieter.
However, the low fan speed has a downside: everything takes much longer to cook. I've found that it takes 1.5 to 2 times longer to cook food than in my old Ninja. A large breaded chicken breast took over three times longer than the package instructions suggested.
This one does stop the blower when you pull out the basket. I'm not sure if that's good or not, but if you pull out the basket to shake the food, it stops the fan. I'm not sure if it also stops the heat. Either way, the Ninja definitely kept blowing and heating regardless of whether or not the basket was inserted.
The baskets in this new fryer are smaller, which means less counter space is taken up. I can finally put my knife block back where it used to be, which is a big win for me.
This has the same "basket sync" and "both-baskets-are-the-same" features that the Ninja had, which is mostly useful if you have 2 things that take different amounts of time. You can start them both at the same time, and the fryer will delay start the second basket until the time is correct for them to both finish at the same time.
My biggest complaint is the smell. When I first ran it, a really unpleasant odor came from the machine. I had to wash the baskets and run it empty several times to get rid of the smell. The smell was so bad that I almost sent this one back. My Ninja had no smell at all, from day 1.
Overall, I'm relatively happy with it. It has some great features, like smaller footprint and the fact that I think it might be able to double as a toaster, even though the longer cooking time is an adjustment and I haven't yet had the opportunity to try some other foods that I have cooked in my old air fryer. I really hope that whatever made that smell isn't toxic, or going to somehow cause me an issue in 20 years leaving me regretting saving the extra money on this one. Whatever that smell is, this company really needs to address it.
Chefman 9 Quart Dual Basket Air Fryer (verified owner) –
Fantastic! Easy and made me way healthier!I use this literally every day! Fantastic quality, easy to use and clean, tastes fantastic, looks fantastic! Slight plastic smell the first two times you use! Be careful as it heats up a lot, don’t keep it next to other plastic appliances! Love the sync finish button!
Amazon Customer (verified owner) –
Great Fryer!This got delivered to the incorrect address. I contacted customer service and they promised to refund me but never did. I have been with Amazon since 2011 and expected better than them telling me it was delivered when it clearly was not. Then on top of that just to tell me whatever to get me off the chat. However a month later the person who received it found the address and brought it there. I feel lied to by Amazon but also grateful that good people still exist and also not mad about the refund not going through because I got my order eventually.
Love the Fryer. Got it because I have celiac disease and prefer to have my needed fried thing gluten free without risk of cross contamination. I also can’t bother to do all that greasy frying at home. Too much of a mess and it is obviously unhealthy. Easy to use and cooks food quickly in my opinion. Clean up is easy but I find if I put the drawers back in I forgot to wash them so I leave them out to cool down so that I can remember to wash them.
Amazon Customer (verified owner) –
Great air fryerI was apprehensive to buy this because I have not heard of the brand before. I have had this over 6 months now and I am happy to say that it works great and has had zero issues to date. Easy to use and does a great job.
Kasey Drake (verified owner) –
Slower Cook Times and a Strange Smell: My Experience with the Chefman Air FryerThe media could not be loaded. After my old Ninja Dual Zone Air Fryer broke down, I bought this one as a replacement. It looks very similar to my old one, but it has some key differences.
My old Ninja had fan speed control, and this one doesn't. This air fryer's fan speed is what I would call "low," similar to the "bake" setting on my old Ninja. In certain cases, this can be considered a plus, as I can now cook things like cheesy garlic bread or melt a slice of cheese on top of a burger at the end of its cycle without it getting blown all over the place. It can even "toast" a slice of bread without it getting blown all over the basket, which was impossible in my old Ninja even on the lowest setting. The food I've made so far also seems to come out a bit crispier, and the baskets are less sticky. The low fan speed also makes it quieter.
However, the low fan speed has a downside: everything takes much longer to cook. I've found that it takes 1.5 to 2 times longer to cook food than in my old Ninja. A large breaded chicken breast took over three times longer than the package instructions suggested.
This one does stop the blower when you pull out the basket. I'm not sure if that's good or not, but if you pull out the basket to shake the food, it stops the fan. I'm not sure if it also stops the heat. Either way, the Ninja definitely kept blowing and heating regardless of whether or not the basket was inserted.
The baskets in this new fryer are smaller, which means less counter space is taken up. I can finally put my knife block back where it used to be, which is a big win for me.
This has the same "basket sync" and "both-baskets-are-the-same" features that the Ninja had, which is mostly useful if you have 2 things that take different amounts of time. You can start them both at the same time, and the fryer will delay start the second basket until the time is correct for them to both finish at the same time.
My biggest complaint is the smell. When I first ran it, a really unpleasant odor came from the machine. I had to wash the baskets and run it empty several times to get rid of the smell. The smell was so bad that I almost sent this one back. My Ninja had no smell at all, from day 1.
Overall, I'm relatively happy with it. It has some great features, like smaller footprint and the fact that I think it might be able to double as a toaster, even though the longer cooking time is an adjustment and I haven't yet had the opportunity to try some other foods that I have cooked in my old air fryer. I really hope that whatever made that smell isn't toxic, or going to somehow cause me an issue in 20 years leaving me regretting saving the extra money on this one. Whatever that smell is, this company really needs to address it.
Kasey Drake (verified owner) –
Quiet, Efficient, Bright Viewing WindowI've owned an air fryer for about 10 years and it finally cracked. Bought this as areplacement on Prime Day for $79.
I already own an oven that has an air fryer feature option so I use that for large quantities.
This is perfect for 2 peoples, you can use one or both sections simultaneously or independently. Its quiet if your new to air fryer, versus my original one, its barely noticeable.
The light feature is bright and useful for looking in, its automatic, so no toggle use.
It operates intermittently, but on most of the time.
Per cooking session, it will cook up to 400 degrees, to which the last 2 minutes, it will cycle prompt the 450 degree feature.
The tray and pan are non stick, dont use aerosol oil cans, dab olive oil or relative to the pans. It's cleaning is relatively easy as the heat constantly circulates around and never leaves any dry spots.
Can fit flat 4-5 chicken drumsticks per tray.
Can hold 8-10 chicken drumsticks per tray.
Daintyffany (verified owner) –
Surprisingly OutstandingI bought my Chefman dual basket 6 qt air fryer in early July when Amazon had it's Prime day, or whatever it was. I paid $79 for the unit after reading most of the reviews. One thing I noticed in the supplied photos was that most of those pictures were not of this unit. In any event I was a newbie with air fryers. I had checked out more than a dozen of them before selecting this make and model. The very first thing I made in it was sweet potato fries and a battered chicken breast. I have some cheat sheets for an air fryer, but only use them as a general guide. I had no problems at all using the controls, or sync'ing the baskets. The fries didn't turn out as I expected (and haven't 3 other times I tried them) but the chicken was spot on. Since then I've used it at least twice a week for chicken, hamburgers, salmon, more chicken and more salmon. It's worked great for me. It also cleans up very easily. I do the cleaning by hand, tho. I can't imagine wanting any other air fryer. Should this one break, I'll absolutely get another one.
CDub1983 (verified owner) –
But this!Buy this! The food cooks evenly and browns well, flip it, crispy items remain crispy. Best use for mozzarella sticks, waffle fries, chicken nuggets, eggos, pizza bites, individual pizzas, heating things up I bought it for my teen daughter to make herself snacks. Easy to use, love watching the food cook. I had bought liners for it, and realized the food did not come out as good, as air circulation is impeded.
Kasey Drake (verified owner) –
Would repurchaseVery good however stopped working after 1 year of use. How I got pretty good use out of it
Kasey Drake (verified owner) –
Good for 1 or 2 people.Works great, I like the 2 baskets, this is perfect for 1 or 2 people as the baskets are a bit small. Cooks very good and can cook 2 different things at once.
Daintyffany (verified owner) –
Worth every bit. Yes, buy!Better than my heavy weight ninja. Easy clean, small batch, fast and flavorful. This chefman is a deal. Looks good on counter and doesn't create smoke, abrasive noise, or smells. Wish I would have thrown out my original ninja years ago. Absolute love and recommend.
CDub1983 (verified owner) –
Incredible product!I never thought I needed an air fryer until my parents got me one. How did I live for so long without one of these! This dual drawer air fryer is incredible. Works amazing Looks really nice on the counter. Very sleek.
Great buy. Came in two days (verified owner) –
Slower Cook Times and a Strange Smell: My Experience with the Chefman Air FryerThe media could not be loaded. After my old Ninja Dual Zone Air Fryer broke down, I bought this one as a replacement. It looks very similar to my old one, but it has some key differences.
My old Ninja had fan speed control, and this one doesn't. This air fryer's fan speed is what I would call "low," similar to the "bake" setting on my old Ninja. In certain cases, this can be considered a plus, as I can now cook things like cheesy garlic bread or melt a slice of cheese on top of a burger at the end of its cycle without it getting blown all over the place. It can even "toast" a slice of bread without it getting blown all over the basket, which was impossible in my old Ninja even on the lowest setting. The food I've made so far also seems to come out a bit crispier, and the baskets are less sticky. The low fan speed also makes it quieter.
However, the low fan speed has a downside: everything takes much longer to cook. I've found that it takes 1.5 to 2 times longer to cook food than in my old Ninja. A large breaded chicken breast took over three times longer than the package instructions suggested.
This one does stop the blower when you pull out the basket. I'm not sure if that's good or not, but if you pull out the basket to shake the food, it stops the fan. I'm not sure if it also stops the heat. Either way, the Ninja definitely kept blowing and heating regardless of whether or not the basket was inserted.
The baskets in this new fryer are smaller, which means less counter space is taken up. I can finally put my knife block back where it used to be, which is a big win for me.
This has the same "basket sync" and "both-baskets-are-the-same" features that the Ninja had, which is mostly useful if you have 2 things that take different amounts of time. You can start them both at the same time, and the fryer will delay start the second basket until the time is correct for them to both finish at the same time.
My biggest complaint is the smell. When I first ran it, a really unpleasant odor came from the machine. I had to wash the baskets and run it empty several times to get rid of the smell. The smell was so bad that I almost sent this one back. My Ninja had no smell at all, from day 1.
Overall, I'm relatively happy with it. It has some great features, like smaller footprint and the fact that I think it might be able to double as a toaster, even though the longer cooking time is an adjustment and I haven't yet had the opportunity to try some other foods that I have cooked in my old air fryer. I really hope that whatever made that smell isn't toxic, or going to somehow cause me an issue in 20 years leaving me regretting saving the extra money on this one. Whatever that smell is, this company really needs to address it.
Carroll H. (verified owner) –
Qualité, efficacité et robustesse.Cette friteuse fait de petites merveille et très facile à comprendre et à nettoyer.
La cuisson est très bien répartie.
Beau look et j'aime quand je peux voir pendant la cuisson.
Satisfait de mon achat.
Kasey Drake (verified owner) –
Incredible product!I never thought I needed an air fryer until my parents got me one. How did I live for so long without one of these! This dual drawer air fryer is incredible. Works amazing Looks really nice on the counter. Very sleek.
Daintyffany (verified owner) –
Chef air fryerAmazing purchase I can have two set of food cooking at once. It's perfect for nuggets and fries and any other quick meal. It's simple to use and easy to clean. Highly recommend for purchasing
CDub1983 (verified owner) –
Worth every bit. Yes, buy!Better than my heavy weight ninja. Easy clean, small batch, fast and flavorful. This chefman is a deal. Looks good on counter and doesn't create smoke, abrasive noise, or smells. Wish I would have thrown out my original ninja years ago. Absolute love and recommend.