Hi, this is Anya from Genround and I was wondering if you would be interested in trying out some of the air fryer accessories? We would be happy to provide you with samples to test, please let me know if you are interested and look forward to hearing from you, have a great day, thanks.
There are a number of chemicals on the surfaces of all the metal parts, including the stainless steel. It is a very good idea to let the chemicals burn off , letting it run at a high temp with no food in it, at least twice. If you are getting smells of burning plastic or other chemicals you will be cooking that into the food in the very beginning. Even the non coated metal is covered in mold release chemicals and other chemical coating from the man factoring process. You want to burn them off. many will vaporise and you do not want anything you plan to eat in the device for the first two or three times you let it run.
True but already too late for me..! Now I have to get new chicken wings from the shop cuz aint eating these with chemicals.. (just got new airfryer today and want to try it out)
I've consumed so many air fryer videos in the past few days and this is in the top 2 most informative and well put together of all of them. Great job and thank you! It's sad to see how so many people can critique someone when they themselves don't create videos and deliver value by reviewing products/sharing recipes.
Very professional review. So many RUclips videos take forever to get to the point, but yours is right on target! Thank you for eliminating time-wasting extra talk, like talking about unnecessary personal experiences and opinions that aren't useful to your viewers and unpacking the box in real-time. I love your talking style and overall production quality. Thank you so much!
It is my understanding that the initial unpleasant odor of cooking appliances (air fryers, ovens, etc) is due to a residual coating remaining on the interior surface and heating elements from the manufacturing process. I know that the basket of my air fryer felt oily when I first bought it. I also heard that nonstick coatings need to be “broken in” to help them last longer. I have no idea if that is really true but I still did the recommended process since it also helped address the issue of the unpleasant odor. I simply ran the air fryer at 400F for about an hour (empty, no food), let it cool completely then repeated two more times. By that 3rd cycle, there was no more odor that I could detect. I am glad I took the time to do this because I wouldn’t want that odor penetrating whatever food I was cooking. The only thing I wish I had done differently was to do this outside so I wouldn’t have introduced that smell into my home.
THANK YOU for keeping it simple with no music or extra annoying "comical" add-ins (which are a waste of time). You are pleasant and articulate, and a joy to watch. Very helpful. Subscribed. 🌺
I echo the first comments. You have a clear and informative presentation. I found the music in the background pleasant & unobtrusive. Will definitely subscribe! While you have a pleasant voice, the “ up talk”, sorta sing song ending to sentences is quite distracting. I’m looking forward to your videos!
I love my Big Boss and using it 2-3 times a week. And I think this glass Big Boss is very safe for health wise to use it often. This is a great video. Thank you!
Thank you this has been very helpful ,I appreciate that you went into so much detail especially where the toxic smell is concerned & the fact that I prefer stainless steel rather than nonstick coatings.these two things are what has put me off buying one untill now .I also want one that is good for dehydrating food as well .
I got a Breville oven, love love love it! Easy to clean, no smells, easy on the power use and does it’s job perfectly! Yes, it does have to sit on my bench but is convenient. No bending and not clogging my cupboard space
I also have a Breville...it still needs cleaning with cooking chicken or other foods the that end upooo frying...I'm also looking for and air fryer with square basket to eliminate any cleaning around wall like the Breville...its a pain...Breville is the bomb and wouldn't want anything different as a convection ..my sister has ann air fryer and cleaning is much easier.
I bought a Dreo Airfryer almost 2 years ago and I am loving it. It is made in Korea. I did not have to open a window or door because the odor was minute when I first turned the unit on to run a little on empty per the instructions and the inner non stick material is chemical free. The air fryer is super light weight and very compact but still large enough which is a plus for me since I am in a small apartment with very little kitchen countertop space. The inside basket is oval and can hold quite a bit of food, the air fryer is easy to use which is also a plus. Dreo now has a larger unit available that they didn’t have when I purchased mine. But I am happy with mine, it is large enough for the two of us, didn’t have a nasty chemical smell when used at first, is really lightweight and does a great job!
I was thinking of purchasing a Dreo also because I'm looking for an air fryer that is totally chemical-free. I noticed it is not PTFE free though. It is PFOA free . I've been doing a lot of research on these and I'm about to give up. The ones that seem non-toxic are too expensive for me.
@@tlsings55Hi,no not yet but I plan to sometime soon. I do want to get one without the chemicals that I mentioned and want to get one that is ceramic coated. From what I have been reading you just need to be careful not to scratch the coating just like ceramic coated cookware to avoid getting any chemicals.😊
I've had an Emeril French door air fryer for 2 yrs and just love it completely. We use it almost every day. It's 26 qt. and has multiple functions including a grill plate . I wish there were more recipes on RUclips using this air fryer oven
You do a great job of explaining these appliances. I do want to point out something very important. Non stick coatings are very toxic and carcinogenic. Easy cleaning is not worth the risk to health. There no non toxic non stick surfaces contrary to what many manufactures claim. The high heat creates toxic vapors that are dangerous to breath in. This is why they say do not have pet birds anywhere near non stick cooking! Sad to say it is becoming more and more difficult to find baking equipment and small appliances that are without plastics and non stick coatings. I always seek appliances made out of stainless steel which does not become toxic with high heat. I would rather spend a bit more time cleaning than risking my health.
Just bought a Black and Decker air fryer, toster, convection oven combo. I didn't want anything expensive just in case it ends up in the kitchen appliance graveyard. I love it (have to get used to it cooking fries in less than 20min) it is everything I wanted.
@@myNEONCITY I believe it was, didn't last long tho...on another note, the problem with the combo is, *there is just too much clean-up* still love it, will probably try the egg shaped one--less clean-up.
I'm searching for information on air fryers because I going to purchase one soon I'm so glad I found this video. You've done a much better job than another video I watched comparing air fryer machines.
The ARIA 7 qt. air fryer has zero teflon or toxic coatings, is ceramic, & Amazon offers an extended 3 or 4yr warranty for $10-$15 extra~ well worth it, imho. I do like the "Big Boss" version, mainly for the non-toxic features~ have not seen that one before, so thanks for showing it. *Great review of multiple fryers =)
It would have been nice for you to have included cost or price, so we can make an informed decision. However your demo and presentation was outstanding. You have a great personality and demeanor 👍👍👍
Thank you! A great demonstration of some of the various models available. We have a basket air fryer at work and it's a bit too basic when cooking for four people, so for myself I got the Sage/Breville Smart Oven Air-Fryer Pro. They're worlds apart. The basic plastic one at work cost about £180 (UK) while the Sage/Breville was £300. Well worth the extra money because the Sage/Breville is made of steel, has racks instead of a basket and is a very sturdy, versatile and attractive item. It's just a good, high quality product.
I have the Instant air fryer. The basket one, mine never smelled when I started using it. I absolutely adore this machine, best lockdown purchase ever. :)
Thank You Megan. Really excellent reviews and comparisons! I have had different brands similar to your Big Boss Air Fryer, (aka Halogen Oven), over the past ten years, and have been very satisfied with performances. After watching this video, I think I'll aim for a Breville Smart Oven next, because of its baking function, and size. Great! 🆒
I bought the Emril airfryer and it is wonderful, comes with a spit for doing a whole chicken, bakes a pie to perfection and airfrys quickly and perfectly.
I just bought the Emeril Air fryer also, for my 1st air fryer/ oven. It takes longer to heat up, and gets very hot. I haven't had it long enough to really try it without recipes to try.
I found you 10 years agonwhen we bought our Vitamix and wanted recipes. I then went to work for them. I have been recommending your recipes and website for over a decade! I don't know why I never thought to check your RUclips! I was searching for reviews on Air fryer toaster ovens and up this video popped! SO glad I found you! :). Thank you for all the great info!
I have had a Breville compact oven which doesn’t have a convection/air fryer feature, for over 10 years. I LOVE it! I never use my range oven, except when I really must bake something large. The Breville is a serious appliance. I have been thinking of moving up to the Breville model you reviewed here, so I was interested in your review. I’ve never seen a negative review of Breville ovens, but they are expensive, as you point out.
I bought the one she reviewed, about two weeks ago. So far, absolute love it. So much better to use instead of my oven in this Texas heat. It is a real workhorse and worth every penny. It is also a top choice from both Consumer Reports and America’s Test Kitchen. Highly highly recommend.
Your video caught my attention after my first use of the Breville oven you reviewed. It replaces an Oster oven air fryer that worked well but was size limiting. I bought the on sale Breville-- yay! -- and I used it for the first time last night. I think I'm going to love it, especially when I want to crisp up leftovers that always got a little soggy in a microwave. I also put my oven in the corner as it seems the best use of counter space and air circulation.
Wow this was so comprehensive, thank you!! I’m really concerned about non stick coating and don’t want it in my kitchen appliances so thanks for reviewing this aspect!
Bought the Insta Pot Vortex Plus 6 qt and am returning it today. The smell is HORRIFIC. After unboxing, we let it off gas for several days. Plugged it in yesterday for a dry run and the smell of burning plastic was ghastly. Moved it onto the balcony and did several more runs with no change in stink level. One reviewer mentioned the little silicone feet thingies as possible culprits, but I had removed those prior to heating the oven. The stench was so awful it could be smelled ACROSS THE STREET. It was like an electrical fire on steroids. Absolutely unusable. How is this s**t legal?!? Happily, Crate + Barrel is making the return easy. Thanks so much for this review, Ms. Detox - so helpful.
I’ve just got the same model and there was a minor odour when I did the initial dry run as per manufacturers instructions but nothing remotely like your experience! I did find a couple of round plastic pieces loose in there though, about 1cm diameter and looked like they were cut out from a plastic bag which must’ve been from the packaging, I wonder if that was what was causing the smell from yours?
@@rhonddalesley We considered the same thing and thoroughly inspected it after the dry run, but no plastic stowaways were found - perhaps there was something inside that wasn't supposed to be there. Thanks!
The smell you are talking about isn't the coating, but usually those silicone or rubber feet or the tabs on the sides of the grill which for many manufacturers not the greatest silicone grade for high heat so it tends to smell when it heats up, at least that has been our experience. We removed those tabs and the grill plate still works fine and smell is gone.
I wish this were the case, but sadly I've found it to be otherwise. The first thing we did when we got the Insta Vortex was to pull out the drawer, remove the silicone foot thingies (which I mistakenly thought were part of the packaging) and let the whole thing off gas for several days. When I gave it the first dry run - minus the silicone feet - it stank to high heaven and beyond. I'm heartbroken because I SO wanted this to work.
I got the breville but unfortunately, the store here didn't sell the newer model that has the air fryer included. The situation got me interested in the cosori as so many people are talking about the cosori, so I'd love to see cosori reviews
I see why manufacturers gift you their merchandise. You are an excellent speaker (enunciate, word speed, etc.). Many people are turned off to comparisons where it is hard to understand the speakers, or if the microphone recording is too low or muffled. I just subscribed to your channel. I have birds that can die if I use PFOAA and the other toxic coating(??). I need a non-toxic air fryer that can fit a whole chicken, cook for a family and be reasonably priced. I am still looking...
Thanks for the kind words! I would look into the Big Boss Air Fryer, if you want to use the glass bowl. It could definitely fit a whole chicken inside with the stainless steel extender attached.
I don't have a huge amount of counter space. It's not that the kitchen is small, just that much of the room is taken up by two refrigerators and a freezer as well as shelves. It also has a large walk-in pantry that all the women who see it love. I frequently use the kitchen table to prepare food. What would work best for me, space-wise, would be an air fryer / toaster oven to replace the toaster oven we already have. However, I'm not convinced that I need an air fryer. My niece is going to bring me one of hers to try out. I intend to cook several things in it and also in the regular oven and compare results. My intentions to try out are: 1) french fries 2) onion rings 3) tuna patties (similar to salmon patties) 4) chicken fried steak or steak fingers The reason for number 4 is that my gallbladder was removed last week and that is likely to affect which foods i can tolerate -- limited fatty foods and limited oils and greases. If I can cook the chicken fried steak in the air fryer and so not have to digest the oil it is cooked in, then I might be able to add a moderate amount of cream gravy on top of the chicken fried steak, the mashed potatoes, and the green peas. If it turns out that losing the gallbladder doesn't affect my diet too badly, maybe cook Polish sausage in it as well.
Thanks for the review. I had a feeling that the Breville will be the top pick and I have that model already saved on Amazon cart for few weeks. I will definitely buy it now. BTW, I've read some of the comments below and I think you sound great and very easy to understand. Keep up the good work and thank you.
Great review. I wouldn’t put as much weight on my decision to purchase or not on the initial smell. The quality of what comes out and how well it does the job is far more important to me. I own the Breville. I had no smell initially. I only use my regular oven for cooking turkey, large various roasts or large batches of baking. I also purchased the extra baskets etc. Dehydration is a breeze. This is definitely one of those ‘till death us do part’ appliances. Cheers from Canader eh!
I just got the Breville Air Fryer Pro, and I absolutely love it. I did the 20 minute pizza setting with nothing inside it to get rid of any smells of manufacturing stuff just like the manual said to do. It works perfectly, and I never use my big oven. I'm in love with this oven. I just wish they would put out a cookbook to use.
Well some of us actually care if we’re being exposed to toxic fumes and would like to know if there’s a risk of that, especially with a product that we put food into.
I would love for you to do the ninja foodi oven air fryer, powerxl and casori. I also would be interested in knowing where the heating elements are located in these ovens because I would imagine that and the fans would have a huge impact on the end result. I have been looking for an air fryer oven wars type video and I’m surprised that I can’t find one. Just a suggestion and great video.
I love the glass bowl Air Fryer and the last one. I have an Aicook and its similar to the Breville. I'm so in love with it. It was a gift from my children for Mother's Day. Uses all the time.❤❤❤❤❤❤
Be aware. COSORI has recalled many models due to fire hazard. I just applied to return my two Cosori Air fryers. I had Cuisinart before those and it was impossible to get clean, so don't waste your money on Cuisinart.
I have the big boss and it was good for two uses! The lamp blew out after the two uses and it was a pain to get a replacement- I wish I knew that the lamp blows quickly before I bought it
I just bought the TOA - 95 and even though they don't have Teflon when I emailed the company they said that they have a proprietary blend of nonstick on the inside to make it easy to clean. I'm so disappointed but I don't have the energy to send the thing back. I'm going to do what you suggested and try and burn everything off before I use it. Main reason I bought this is because the description said stainless steel inside and out.
Just back from BBB and looking at air fryers/ovens. That Teflon sprayed on basket coating is a danger signal when thinking of it running at hot temps. So thx for such comprehensive review. I'll go with oven w/wire basket. Problem finally solved!
what puts me off buying most "oven" style airfryers is a lot of customer reviews point towards difficulty in cleaning. i would like to see videos on this subject
I think she is totally right I watched this just to see if she agreed with me and sure enough she did how delighted I am I on the heavy glass bowl 1 and then 1 similar to the last 1 she showed with all the bells and whistles my favorite 1 for chicken is the glass bowl it just can't be B. Beat
What is the best for single people? It’s important to highlight all population demographics when illustrating or promoting a product. Thanks for the recommendation.
I got a Ninja Foodi air fryer as a Xmas gift last year and I'm very happy with it I also can use it as a pressure cooker and the food comes out very soft. But I would like to have more recipes, is always good to have a variety. Thanks for your reviews and information.
I just thrown out my Breville toaster oven after 12 long years of usage and replaced it with a Gourmia GTF7660 and I paid half the price and its a beautiful addition to my kitchen. The down side for some is its larger size however it has lots of one touch features I love. All stainless steel even the sides. Time will tell if it last as long as my Breville. My Breville controls failed and the switch worked on occasions but it never worked as designed. The circuits just failed and was unreliable. 12 years is longer than most pets survived.
Your video made me hungry! I have an old air fryer, that uses a heating element, as opposed to a light (halogen which can burn out and may need to be replaced), and it fits on top of an huge aluminum pan. I cooked a 15 lb ham in it. Provided your cooking surface is protected, I think you could fit the big boss lid on to any size metal pan - like a large stock pot pan and cook some really large food items. This would also depend on the lid getting a tight seal to the pot opening, and the pot being heat proof. Just an observation. Thank you for posting this video.
I have the Breville model and use it everyday. Works great, love the size, solid construction and rich yet intuitive functions. The only thing I recommend is buying another air fry tray, the tray came with it is hard to clean and lacks dripping pan. It is pricy but if it can replace your need for both countertop oven and air fryer, and serve your needs, is a worthy investment. I had a Breville oven (no air fry feature) for over 12 years and won’t break, so it was a tough decision to replace it with this new oven last year.
Seems like fries are the most important….for me I do not need another large “gadget” which I will not know where to store…..Now an oven type is more interesting to replace a toaster oven. I had a Cuisinart toaster oven and when it died and the company told me they had no parts for it…..that turned me off Cuisinart for ever. i purchased a Breville toaster oven, I love it and I plan on buying another for my cottage. Breville has never let me down and in Florida where I live, such an oven in the summer is a Godsend.
the smell you keep referring to is from the new product coating you have to use it to get rid of the smell and that's what they recommend the review on the Breville Smart Oven air tells you to put it on Pizza mode for the first time
1 min in I saw two ceramic coated fryers. “CERAMIC NON-STICK COATINGS: Ceramic non-stick coatings are typically made of nanoparticles, which are common but not well studied. However, some titanium dioxide nanoparticles have been linked to precancerous gut lesions as well as immune disruption. This type of ceramic coating is very common in cookware, so we can only assume it also may be inside the air fryer if they don’t answer our inquiries.”
Williams Sonoma does a good job at disclosing the toxic chemicals in products. For the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro, it states the following: “This product contains the following chemicals: PTFE, iron, copper, nickel and nickel compounds, chromium compounds, manganese and manganese compounds, phosphorus, silica, crystalline (respirable size), zinc, carbon black (airborne, unbound particles of respirable size).”
Definitely heard it can over heat. I do wonder about cleaning. 👉🏼 Anyone have advice on cleaning, especially the Oven type. I've heard some criticism. Thank You.
@@DetoxinistaRecipes It's "off gasing". Those fumes are toxic. So there IS reason to worry about them. Applicable research...off gasing new products...applies to everything from clothing to memory foam mattresses to air fryers. I am a registered nurse with an extensive occupational health background. OSHA recognizes off gasing as a safety hazard.
Why does everyone use French Fries as an example of what these air fryers will do? What about sharing information on what machine is the best for vegetables? Thanks
I have an 8 quart Ninja that I got on Amazon during Prime Day and after reading the reviews. We eat alot of vegetables and we love it. I make roasted garlic pamesean broccoli, cauliflower and leeks, combo of zucchini, yellow squash and onions, butternut squash, French green beans and Brussel sprouts.
I would also love to see a comparison video for dehydrators for home use, just the smaller counter top square ones, including excalibur, cosori, cuisinart, ninja air fryer oven with dehydrator function, versus the breville smart oven with dehydrator function. Specifically for dehydrating veggie and fruit wraps. I just bought an incredible recipe bundle which features several books on how to make your own veggie and fruit wraps that are gluten free and oil free and done in a dehydrator, but I don't want to have to buy 2 appliances, so if there is a smart oven like the ninja 10 in one or Breville that does both air frying and dehydrating just as good as the famous excalibur dehydrator that has excellent air flow I think it would be an interesting video to watch for allot of people going more plant based.
Not having digital components is ALWAYS a PLUS. Digital dies earlier. Do you know where the glass material for the Big Boss glass bowl is from (China tends to us leaded glass). Thank you!
I like the idea of being able to have a service center if the airfryer ever breaks and I know that Krups ( I think) is the only one that offers this. have you reviewed any if the Krupps brands?
Thanks for the thorough information. I've wanted to stay away from any non stick coating if I were to buy an air fryer. You've given a great review of them all.
Very helpful, thank you! I guess if I had to say that anything was missed, for me there's nothing in this particular video that would convince me to add another appliance to my kitchen. When I bake fries in the oven they all fit so ... air fryers just seem extraneous. However, as a long-time follower of your website, I imagined you covered their pros in another video (shorter cooking times, etc). If so, maybe to link to that video here. Again, thanks for all you do!
the last two air fryers I've had the coating on the baskets gradually pealed off, so I guess I've been eating paint or what ever it is. that's why I am looking for a safer fryer.
Could you also look at the Corsori air fryer? That seems to be one of the most popular ones that I have seen. This was such an interesting and useful video - thank you!
Thanks! I looked into that one, but the Amazon reviews scared me off with mentions of it having a chemical smell. I assumed it was a similar smell to the other basket-style air fryers I mentioned here. If I hear otherwise, I'll definitely give it a try!
Is there anything I missed? If I try more air fryers in the future, I'll be sure to update my full review here: detoxinista.com/air-fryer-review/
BTW, no smell at all, ever.
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Hi, this is Anya from Genround and I was wondering if you would be interested in trying out some of the air fryer accessories? We would be happy to provide you with samples to test, please let me know if you are interested and look forward to hearing from you, have a great day, thanks.
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There are a number of chemicals on the surfaces of all the metal parts, including the stainless steel. It is a very good idea to let the chemicals burn off , letting it run at a high temp with no food in it, at least twice. If you are getting smells of burning plastic or other chemicals you will be cooking that into the food in the very beginning. Even the non coated metal is covered in mold release chemicals and other chemical coating from the man factoring process. You want to burn them off. many will vaporise and you do not want anything you plan to eat in the device for the first two or three times you let it run.
Excellent advice. Thank you,
Which airfryer you recommend for 5 people most toxic free no teflon??
True but already too late for me..! Now I have to get new chicken wings from the shop cuz aint eating these with chemicals.. (just got new airfryer today and want to try it out)
Where did you buy?
@@BrownSugarGal Did you find a good one?
She deserves more than 4K for this videos. The amount of air fryers that she tested… is wow!
And she covered a lot of key points as well. 👍🏾
I've consumed so many air fryer videos in the past few days and this is in the top 2 most informative and well put together of all of them. Great job and thank you! It's sad to see how so many people can critique someone when they themselves don't create videos and deliver value by reviewing products/sharing recipes.
Very professional review. So many RUclips videos take forever to get to the point, but yours is right on target! Thank you for eliminating time-wasting extra talk, like talking about unnecessary personal experiences and opinions that aren't useful to your viewers and unpacking the box in real-time. I love your talking style and overall production quality. Thank you so much!
Agreed! I just made a similar comment. =)
It is my understanding that the initial unpleasant odor of cooking appliances (air fryers, ovens, etc) is due to a residual coating remaining on the interior surface and heating elements from the manufacturing process. I know that the basket of my air fryer felt oily when I first bought it. I also heard that nonstick coatings need to be “broken in” to help them last longer. I have no idea if that is really true but I still did the recommended process since it also helped address the issue of the unpleasant odor.
I simply ran the air fryer at 400F for about an hour (empty, no food), let it cool completely then repeated two more times. By that 3rd cycle, there was no more odor that I could detect. I am glad I took the time to do this because I wouldn’t want that odor penetrating whatever food I was cooking. The only thing I wish I had done differently was to do this outside so I wouldn’t have introduced that smell into my home.
THANK YOU for keeping it simple with no music or extra annoying "comical" add-ins (which are a waste of time). You are pleasant and articulate, and a joy to watch. Very helpful. Subscribed. 🌺
I totally agree.
There was music in this video though.
I echo the first comments. You have a clear and informative presentation. I found the music in the background pleasant & unobtrusive. Will definitely subscribe!
While you have a pleasant voice, the “ up talk”, sorta sing song ending to sentences is quite distracting. I’m looking forward to your videos!
I don’t know which video you watched but there was definitely annoying music in the background.
I love my Big Boss and using it 2-3 times a week. And I think this glass Big Boss is very safe for health wise to use it often. This is a great video. Thank you!
Kaori S I have a glass one too. Love them. The original.
Can you tell me how well the glass cleans, does it start to get stainded after so many uses like the pyrex glass?
This video is a must see for pet owners. Specially those with birds, that horrible smell we smell is deadly to birds.
Yes, & sure it’s giving humans toxins too, just not affecting us as quickly as the birds.
Best video so far. I'm very concerned about PFOAs since I had cancer. I'm wiser now and more careful.
Thank you
Thank you this has been very helpful ,I appreciate that you went into so much detail especially where the toxic smell is concerned & the fact that I prefer stainless steel rather than nonstick coatings.these two things are what has put me off buying one untill now .I also want one that is good for dehydrating food as well .
You are THE VERY BEST PRODUCT NARRATOR I have ever observed. TY so much. You are so thorough and u explain everything so well.
I got a Breville oven, love love love it! Easy to clean, no smells, easy on the power use and does it’s job perfectly! Yes, it does have to sit on my bench but is convenient. No bending and not clogging my cupboard space
I also have a Breville...it still needs cleaning with cooking chicken or other foods the that end upooo frying...I'm also looking for and air fryer with square basket to eliminate any cleaning around wall like the Breville...its a pain...Breville is the bomb and wouldn't want anything different as a convection ..my sister has ann air fryer and cleaning is much easier.
Thanks Megan. As a first time buyer this is very helpful as I want to stay away from toxic coatings plus you give much more info.
I bought a Dreo Airfryer almost 2 years ago and I am loving it. It is made in Korea. I did not have to open a window or door because the odor was minute when I first turned the unit on to run a little on empty per the instructions and the inner non stick material is chemical free. The air fryer is super light weight and very compact but still large enough which is a plus for me since I am in a small apartment with very little kitchen countertop space. The inside basket is oval and can hold quite a bit of food, the air fryer is easy to use which is also a plus. Dreo now has a larger unit available that they didn’t have when I purchased mine. But I am happy with mine, it is large enough for the two of us, didn’t have a nasty chemical smell when used at first, is really lightweight and does a great job!
I was thinking of purchasing a Dreo also because I'm looking for an air fryer that is totally chemical-free. I noticed it is not PTFE free though. It is PFOA free . I've been doing a lot of research on these and I'm about to give up. The ones that seem non-toxic are too expensive for me.
@@daisyblue7209- did you arrive on one?
@@tlsings55Hi,no not yet but I plan to sometime soon. I do want to get one without the chemicals that I mentioned and want to get one that is ceramic coated. From what I have been reading you just need to be careful not to scratch the coating just like ceramic coated cookware to avoid getting any chemicals.😊
And made in Korea, not the PRC.
I've had an Emeril French door air fryer for 2 yrs and just love it completely. We use it almost every day. It's 26 qt. and has multiple functions including a grill plate . I wish there were more recipes on RUclips using this air fryer oven
You do a great job of explaining these appliances. I do want to point out something very important. Non stick coatings are very toxic and carcinogenic. Easy cleaning is not worth the risk to health. There no non toxic non stick surfaces contrary to what many manufactures claim. The high heat creates toxic vapors that are dangerous to breath in. This is why they say do not have pet birds anywhere near non stick cooking! Sad to say it is becoming more and more difficult to find baking equipment and small appliances that are without plastics and non stick coatings. I always seek appliances made out of stainless steel which does not become toxic with high heat. I would rather spend a bit more time cleaning than risking my health.
Thanks! Yes, it's very difficult to find small appliances that don't have non-stick coatings these days.
Just bought a Black and Decker air fryer, toster, convection oven combo. I didn't want anything expensive just in case it ends up in the kitchen appliance graveyard. I love it (have to get used to it cooking fries in less than 20min) it is everything I wanted.
I own one as well. Perfect size..I love it. 60 Buck's plus tax at Walmart.
Was there an initial smell with it?
@@myNEONCITY I believe it was, didn't last long tho...on another note, the problem with the combo is, *there is just too much clean-up* still love it, will probably try the egg shaped one--less clean-up.
I'm searching for information on air fryers because I going to purchase one soon I'm so glad I found this video. You've done a much better job than another video I watched comparing air fryer machines.
Thanks! Glad to hear its helpful.
The ARIA 7 qt. air fryer has zero teflon or toxic coatings, is ceramic, & Amazon offers an extended 3 or 4yr warranty for $10-$15 extra~ well worth it, imho. I do like the "Big Boss" version, mainly for the non-toxic features~ have not seen that one before, so thanks for showing it.
*Great review of multiple fryers =)
It would have been nice for you to have included cost or price, so we can make an informed decision.
However your demo and presentation was outstanding.
You have a great personality and demeanor 👍👍👍
Thank you! A great demonstration of some of the various models available. We have a basket air fryer at work and it's a bit too basic when cooking for four people, so for myself I got the Sage/Breville Smart Oven Air-Fryer Pro. They're worlds apart. The basic plastic one at work cost about £180 (UK) while the Sage/Breville was £300. Well worth the extra money because the Sage/Breville is made of steel, has racks instead of a basket and is a very sturdy, versatile and attractive item. It's just a good, high quality product.
I have the Instant air fryer. The basket one, mine never smelled when I started using it. I absolutely adore this machine, best lockdown purchase ever. :)
When I get my own place I’m definitely buying the Breville Air Fryer so that I save time and energy without frying things in oil.
@@FernandoIfillRuiz good luck with it, I hope you're as happy with yours as I am mine!
Thank You Megan. Really excellent reviews and comparisons! I have had different brands similar to your Big Boss Air Fryer, (aka Halogen Oven), over the past ten years, and have been very satisfied with performances. After watching this video, I think I'll aim for a Breville Smart Oven next, because of its baking function, and size. Great! 🆒
I bought the Emril airfryer and it is wonderful, comes with a spit for doing a whole chicken, bakes a pie to perfection and airfrys quickly and perfectly.
Thanks for sharing, I hadn't tried that one yet!
I just bought the Emeril Air fryer also, for my 1st air fryer/ oven. It takes longer to heat up, and gets very hot. I haven't had it long enough to really try it without recipes to try.
They are nice
I found you 10 years agonwhen we bought our Vitamix and wanted recipes. I then went to work for them. I have been recommending your recipes and website for over a decade! I don't know why I never thought to check your RUclips! I was searching for reviews on Air fryer toaster ovens and up this video popped! SO glad I found you! :). Thank you for all the great info!
Wow, that's awesome! Thank you so much for being here. :)
I have had a Breville compact oven which doesn’t have a convection/air fryer feature, for over 10 years. I LOVE it! I never use my range oven, except when I really must bake something large. The Breville is a serious appliance. I have been thinking of moving up to the Breville model you reviewed here, so I was interested in your review. I’ve never seen a negative review of Breville ovens, but they are expensive, as you point out.
Too expensive. Unreal
Same here I loved my original Breville and now my air fryer. I find they really last! xoxo
I bought the one she reviewed, about two weeks ago. So far, absolute love it. So much better to use instead of my oven in this Texas heat. It is a real workhorse and worth every penny. It is also a top choice from both Consumer Reports and America’s Test Kitchen. Highly highly recommend.
@@morganmckibbon4241-how does the air fryer perform?
Your video caught my attention after my first use of the Breville oven you reviewed. It replaces an Oster oven air fryer that worked well but was size limiting. I bought the on sale Breville-- yay! -- and I used it for the first time last night. I think I'm going to love it, especially when I want to crisp up leftovers that always got a little soggy in a microwave. I also put my oven in the corner as it seems the best use of counter space and air circulation.
Glad to help! Hope you continue to love it.
Wow this was so comprehensive, thank you!! I’m really concerned about non stick coating and don’t want it in my kitchen appliances so thanks for reviewing this aspect!
Bought the Insta Pot Vortex Plus 6 qt and am returning it today. The smell is HORRIFIC. After unboxing, we let it off gas for several days. Plugged it in
yesterday for a dry run and the smell of burning plastic was ghastly. Moved it onto the balcony and did several more runs with no change in stink level.
One reviewer mentioned the little silicone feet thingies as possible culprits, but I had removed those prior to heating the oven.
The stench was so awful it could be smelled ACROSS THE STREET. It was like an electrical fire on steroids. Absolutely unusable. How is this s**t legal?!?
Happily, Crate + Barrel is making the return easy.
Thanks so much for this review, Ms. Detox - so helpful.
Yes, that should work well, too!
I’ve just got the same model and there was a minor odour when I did the initial dry run as per manufacturers instructions but nothing remotely like your experience! I did find a couple of round plastic pieces loose in there though, about 1cm diameter and looked like they were cut out from a plastic bag which must’ve been from the packaging, I wonder if that was what was causing the smell from yours?
@@rhonddalesley We considered the same thing and thoroughly inspected it after the dry run, but no plastic stowaways were found - perhaps there was something inside that wasn't supposed to be there. Thanks!
Thank you for making this video on air fryers! 🙏🏼
My pleasure 😊
The smell you are talking about isn't the coating, but usually those silicone or rubber feet or the tabs on the sides of the grill which for many manufacturers not the greatest silicone grade for high heat so it tends to smell when it heats up, at least that has been our experience. We removed those tabs and the grill plate still works fine and smell is gone.
That's so interesting to hear; thanks for sharing!
I wish this were the case, but sadly I've found it to be otherwise. The first thing we did when we got the Insta Vortex was to pull out the drawer, remove the silicone foot thingies (which I mistakenly thought were part of the packaging) and let the whole thing off gas for several days. When I gave it the first dry run - minus the silicone feet - it stank to high heaven and beyond. I'm heartbroken because I SO wanted this to work.
@@JL-ge5pt I also removed the feet and washed before using. Smell was horrible
Thanks for the review and comments about initial odors as well. I have pet birds and some cooking anti stick surfaces can have harmful fumes.
I got the breville but unfortunately, the store here didn't sell the newer model that has the air fryer included. The situation got me interested in the cosori as so many people are talking about the cosori, so I'd love to see cosori reviews
I see why manufacturers gift you their merchandise. You are an excellent speaker (enunciate, word speed, etc.). Many people are turned off to comparisons where it is hard to understand the speakers, or if the microphone recording is too low or muffled. I just subscribed to your channel. I have birds that can die if I use PFOAA and the other toxic coating(??). I need a non-toxic air fryer that can fit a whole chicken, cook for a family and be reasonably priced. I am still looking...
Thanks for the kind words! I would look into the Big Boss Air Fryer, if you want to use the glass bowl. It could definitely fit a whole chicken inside with the stainless steel extender attached.
Simple, straight to the point, and unbiased. I appreciate this video, helped me narrow down my choices!
I don't have a huge amount of counter space. It's not that the kitchen is small, just that much of the room is taken up by two refrigerators and a freezer as well as shelves. It also has a large walk-in pantry that all the women who see it love.
I frequently use the kitchen table to prepare food.
What would work best for me, space-wise, would be an air fryer / toaster oven to replace the toaster oven we already have.
However, I'm not convinced that I need an air fryer. My niece is going to bring me one of hers to try out. I intend to cook several things in it and also in the regular oven and compare results. My intentions to try out are:
1) french fries
2) onion rings
3) tuna patties (similar to salmon patties)
4) chicken fried steak or steak fingers
The reason for number 4 is that my gallbladder was removed last week and that is likely to affect which foods i can tolerate -- limited fatty foods and limited oils and greases. If I can cook the chicken fried steak in the air fryer and so not have to digest the oil it is cooked in, then I might be able to add a moderate amount of cream gravy on top of the chicken fried steak, the mashed potatoes, and the green peas.
If it turns out that losing the gallbladder doesn't affect my diet too badly, maybe cook Polish sausage in it as well.
Thanks for the review. I had a feeling that the Breville will be the top pick and I have that model already saved on Amazon cart for few weeks. I will definitely buy it now. BTW, I've read some of the comments below and I think you sound great and very easy to understand. Keep up the good work and thank you.
Best presentation I've seen. You covered all the concerns I have had.
Solid list and thanks for your transparency. Going with the Big Boss since it's favorite and affordable
Thank you for your review! It is the most complete.
Great review. I wouldn’t put as much weight on my decision to purchase or not on the initial smell. The quality of what comes out and how well it does the job is far more important to me. I own the Breville. I had no smell initially. I only use my regular oven for cooking turkey, large various roasts or large batches of baking. I also purchased the extra baskets etc. Dehydration is a breeze. This is definitely one of those ‘till death us do part’ appliances. Cheers from Canader eh!
I just got the Breville Air Fryer Pro, and I absolutely love it. I did the 20 minute pizza setting with nothing inside it to get rid of any smells of manufacturing stuff just like the manual said to do. It works perfectly, and I never use my big oven. I'm in love with this oven. I just wish they would put out a cookbook to use.
Well some of us actually care if we’re being exposed to toxic fumes and would like to know if there’s a risk of that, especially with a product that we put food into.
You should be worried cuz the smell is toxic chemicals that are burned into your foods which in turn causes cancer.
I would love for you to do the ninja foodi oven air fryer, powerxl and casori. I also would be interested in knowing where the heating elements are located in these ovens because I would imagine that and the fans would have a huge impact on the end result. I have been looking for an air fryer oven wars type video and I’m surprised that I can’t find one. Just a suggestion and great video.
Thank you for itemizing/indexing this review!
Glad it was helpful!
I have a power xl 10 qt vortex oven and it works great. No problems since I've had it.
Thanks for sharing!
This is a great comparison. Very helpful!
I love the glass bowl Air Fryer and the last one. I have an Aicook and its similar to the Breville. I'm so in love with it. It was a gift from my children for Mother's Day. Uses all the time.❤❤❤❤❤❤
What a great gift! Glad you're enjoying it.
Thank you for your thorough review and especially reviewing non-toxic brands.
Be aware. COSORI has recalled many models due to fire hazard. I just applied to return my two Cosori Air fryers. I had Cuisinart before those and it was impossible to get clean, so don't waste your money on Cuisinart.
Thanks. Very clear, stated exactly the pros and cons as they were, not partial to the gifted air fryers and definitely helpful.
Glad it was helpful!
I have the big boss and it was good for two uses! The lamp blew out after the two uses and it was a pain to get a replacement- I wish I knew that the lamp blows quickly before I bought it
Thank you very much for your charming presentation of Air Fryers. ❤❤❤
I just bought the TOA - 95 and even though they don't have Teflon when I emailed the company they said that they have a
proprietary blend of nonstick on the inside to make it easy to clean. I'm so disappointed but I don't have the energy to send the thing back. I'm going to do what you suggested and try and burn everything off before I use it. Main reason I bought this is because the description said stainless steel inside and out.
You’ve been very helpful because I’ve been looking for the passed 3 months thank you so much detoxinista
Finally, a no nonsense review video!!
Just back from BBB and looking at air fryers/ovens. That Teflon sprayed on basket coating is a danger signal when thinking of it running at hot temps. So thx for such comprehensive review. I'll go with oven w/wire basket. Problem finally solved!
Id rather have the glass fryers than the plastics nice video thanks
Awesome review ! I'm in the market for a airfyer and had no idea they had a toxic smell.
Clean it after each use. I have a black & decker air fryer.
I have a Gourmia and I really enjoy it.
Lovely review. Lovely woman.
Id rather go for the glass air fryer which is basically called turbo broiler in the 90’s.
The factory requires that you put it on for 5 minutes so it burns the oil they applied on it that's what it says on the introduction so that the scent
We have the brevelle air fryer oven at home and absolutely love it. We have a ninja folding air fryer oven in our 5th wheel and like it as well.
do you have the ninja oven air fryer? My fries do NOT come out crispy.
what puts me off buying most "oven" style airfryers is a lot of customer reviews point towards difficulty in cleaning.
i would like to see videos on this subject
You can use foil or parchment paper.
@@lisag18 not on sides and upper surface !!
How much energy do they consume? Which one is most efficient in terms of energy consumption?
Everything I am looking for in a review. Thank you!
I think she is totally right I watched this just to see if she agreed with me and sure enough she did how delighted I am I on the heavy glass bowl 1 and then 1 similar to the last 1 she showed with all the bells and whistles my favorite 1 for chicken is the glass bowl it just can't be B. Beat
What is the best for single people? It’s important to highlight all population demographics when illustrating or promoting a product. Thanks for the recommendation.
I got a Ninja Foodi air fryer as a Xmas gift last year and I'm very happy with it I also can use it as a pressure cooker and the food comes out very soft. But I would like to have more recipes, is always good to have a variety. Thanks for your reviews and information.
Is it true that’s it’s smell free when you first use it? Worried about toxic fumes
@@myNEONCITY
I bought one two days ago. I am trying to burn the smell out of it at this very moment. Definitely has a smell.
@@rickyjohnson6848 thank you so much for letting me know. I think I’m crossing that off my list for good.
the Big Boss Air Fryer reminds me a lot of the NuWave oven
Thank you for your time and for educating various Air fryer
I just thrown out my Breville toaster oven after 12 long years of usage and replaced it with a Gourmia GTF7660 and I paid half the price and its a beautiful addition to my kitchen. The down side for some is its larger size however it has lots of one touch features I love. All stainless steel even the sides. Time will tell if it last as long as my Breville. My Breville controls failed and the switch worked on occasions but it never worked as designed. The circuits just failed and was unreliable. 12 years is longer than most pets survived.
Your video made me hungry! I have an old air fryer, that uses a heating element, as opposed to a light (halogen which can burn out and may need to be replaced), and it fits on top of an huge aluminum pan. I cooked a 15 lb ham in it. Provided your cooking surface is protected, I think you could fit the big boss lid on to any size metal pan - like a large stock pot pan and cook some really large food items. This would also depend on the lid getting a tight seal to the pot opening, and the pot being heat proof. Just an observation. Thank you for posting this video.
Thanks so much for sharing!
I have the Breville model and use it everyday. Works great, love the size, solid construction and rich yet intuitive functions. The only thing I recommend is buying another air fry tray, the tray came with it is hard to clean and lacks dripping pan. It is pricy but if it can replace your need for both countertop oven and air fryer, and serve your needs, is a worthy investment. I had a Breville oven (no air fry feature) for over 12 years and won’t break, so it was a tough decision to replace it with this new oven last year.
Yes, good tip! I need to buy a second air fryer tray for my Breville, too.
Please review more shelf type air fryers. Great review!!
Excellent review! Thank you! You’re very articulate and have a nice gentle way.
Thank you!
Seems like fries are the most important….for me I do not need another large “gadget” which I will not know where to store…..Now an oven type is more interesting to replace a toaster oven. I had a Cuisinart toaster oven and when it died and the company told me they had no parts for it…..that turned me off Cuisinart for ever. i purchased a Breville toaster oven, I love it and I plan on buying another for my cottage. Breville has never let me down and in Florida where I live, such an oven in the summer is a Godsend.
Excellent information & presentation ..thank you. The Breville is my next purchase!
the smell you keep referring to is from the new product coating you have to use it to get rid of the smell and that's what they recommend the review on the Breville Smart Oven air tells you to put it on Pizza mode for the first time
1 min in I saw two ceramic coated fryers. “CERAMIC NON-STICK COATINGS: Ceramic non-stick coatings are typically made of nanoparticles, which are common but not well studied. However, some titanium dioxide nanoparticles have been linked to precancerous gut lesions as well as immune disruption. This type of ceramic coating is very common in cookware, so we can only assume it also may be inside the air fryer if they don’t answer our inquiries.”
Williams Sonoma does a good job at disclosing the toxic chemicals in products. For the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro, it states the following: “This product contains the following chemicals: PTFE, iron, copper, nickel and nickel compounds, chromium compounds, manganese and manganese compounds, phosphorus, silica, crystalline (respirable size), zinc, carbon black (airborne, unbound particles of respirable size).”
Definitely heard it can over heat. I do wonder about cleaning. 👉🏼 Anyone have advice on cleaning, especially the Oven type. I've heard some criticism. Thank You.
Thanks for taking the time to make this video!
Glad it was helpful!
Great info! Thank you. The smell IS a valid concern. BTW, sorry about the trolls. Who are THEY helping? Uggh!
Thanks for the kind words! In the case of some of these machines, the smell is much more overwhelming than you'd expect from a typical new appliance.
@@DetoxinistaRecipes It's "off gasing". Those fumes are toxic. So there IS reason to worry about them. Applicable research...off gasing new products...applies to everything from clothing to memory foam mattresses to air fryers. I am a registered nurse with an extensive occupational health background. OSHA recognizes off gasing as a safety hazard.
I'm getting the Breville delivered tomorrow. I'm so excited, I can hardly stand it.
Thank you for the video/review. Been looking at these for some time.
I LOVE Breville Smart Oven $400 thats crazy , gonna wait goes on sale
Why does everyone use French Fries as an example of what these air fryers will do? What about sharing information on what machine is the best for vegetables? Thanks
I have an 8 quart Ninja that I got on Amazon during Prime Day and after reading the reviews. We eat alot of vegetables and we love it. I make roasted garlic pamesean broccoli, cauliflower and leeks, combo of zucchini, yellow squash and onions, butternut squash, French green beans and Brussel sprouts.
And why is she only using a single layer of fries?
We have a Kalorik Maxx, and it is fantastic.....🤫
How do you feel about unbleached parchment liners with perforated holes?
I bought them because I don't want food touching nonstick tray inside.
I would also love to see a comparison video for dehydrators for home use, just the smaller counter top square ones, including excalibur, cosori, cuisinart, ninja air fryer oven with dehydrator function, versus the breville smart oven with dehydrator function. Specifically for dehydrating veggie and fruit wraps. I just bought an incredible recipe bundle which features several books on how to make your own veggie and fruit wraps that are gluten free and oil free and done in a dehydrator, but I don't want to have to buy 2 appliances, so if there is a smart oven like the ninja 10 in one or Breville that does both air frying and dehydrating just as good as the famous excalibur dehydrator that has excellent air flow I think it would be an interesting video to watch for allot of people going more plant based.
Not having digital components is ALWAYS a PLUS. Digital dies earlier. Do you know where the glass material for the Big Boss glass bowl is from (China tends to us leaded glass). Thank you!
appreciate the reviews! I've been on and off looking for toxic ones for almost 2 yrs LOL
I like the idea of being able to have a service center if the airfryer ever breaks and I know that Krups ( I think) is the only one that offers this. have you reviewed any if the Krupps brands?
I’d like to know which fryer is most quiet
Thanks for reviewing all of these. Wish there would have been more stuff besides homemade fries though lol. Looking for something to do buffalo wings.
Thanks for the thorough information. I've wanted to stay away from any non stick coating if I were to buy an air fryer. You've given a great review of them all.
Very helpful, thank you! I guess if I had to say that anything was missed, for me there's nothing in this particular video that would convince me to add another appliance to my kitchen. When I bake fries in the oven they all fit so ... air fryers just seem extraneous. However, as a long-time follower of your website, I imagined you covered their pros in another video (shorter cooking times, etc). If so, maybe to link to that video here. Again, thanks for all you do!
the last two air fryers I've had the coating on the baskets gradually pealed off, so I guess I've been eating paint or what ever it is. that's why I am looking for a safer fryer.
Could you also look at the Corsori air fryer? That seems to be one of the most popular ones that I have seen. This was such an interesting and useful video - thank you!
Thanks! I looked into that one, but the Amazon reviews scared me off with mentions of it having a chemical smell. I assumed it was a similar smell to the other basket-style air fryers I mentioned here. If I hear otherwise, I'll definitely give it a try!
I have a Cosori. I don't recall any smells. I actually love it!
@@DetoxinistaRecipes Other reviewers have labeled the Cosori as #1.
Corsori seems to pay affiliates well for reviews. It has known issues with the grill/basket peeling and sticking, recommending you buy 2 baskets.
Is the breville oven air fryer non-toxic