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Cosori Small Air Fryer (2.1-Quart)

At around $50, this 2.1-quart Cosori delivers evenly crispy wings and fries without needing to flip — a rare feat at this price. The hidden-button panel looks sleek and the square basket maximizes usable space.

$50-$60
Pros
  • 2.1-quart square basket maximizes interior space for a compact unit
  • Wings came out crispy on the bottom without flipping in GH testing
  • Intuitive control panel with hidden buttons when off for clean look
  • Significantly cheaper than most competitors at ~$50
Cons
  • Nonstick basket prone to scratching over time — avoid metal utensils
  • 2.1-quart capacity limits batch size even for one person with larger meals
  • No dehydrate function unlike the Ninja AF101
Why we recommend it

For solo cooking on a budget, this is the one to beat. Wings crispy on the bottom without flipping is a legitimately impressive result that pricier models can't always match.

What the community says

I highly recommend Cosori. I don't know what their smallest size is, but it has a rectangular rather than circular footprint, which I find easier to work with/around.

r/airfryer · read thread →
What the experts said

The wings, in particular, were very juicy and even crisp on the bottom without needing to be flipped (we can't say the same for several other air fryers we tested).

Good Housekeeping · read full review →

Best small air fryer: Cosori Lite 2.1-Quart Mini Air Fryer

Epicurious · read full review →

I cooked six ounces of fries in the smaller COSORI Air Fryer 2.1 QT — the square-shaped nonstick basket cleverly maximizes internal space.

Serious Eats · read full review →