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Cosori Small Air Fryer (2.1-Quart)
Best BudgetCuisinart TOA-26 Compact Air Fryer Toaster Oven
Most VersatilePrice
$50-$60
$100-$150
Summary
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.
The only small air fryer that also toasts, bakes, broils, and makes pizza — all in a compact footprint. Good Housekeeping's top-tested air fryer toaster oven, it browned wings in 20 minutes and fries in 15.
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
- 6 cooking modes: air fry, toast, convection bake, convection broil, pizza, warm
- Fits 1 lb of wings with room to spare plus 1 lb of fries in a single layer
- Mechanical dials are intuitive and durable
- Salmon came out tender and flaky with crisped skin in testing
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
- No built-in timer — you have to track cooking time yourself
- Larger footprint (18"W) than basket-style air fryers
- Fries came out slightly drier than preferred in GH testing
- More expensive than standalone mini air fryers
Our take
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.
If you're replacing both a toaster and an air fryer, this is the move. It does both jobs well enough that you won't miss having separate appliances, and it's significantly cheaper than Cuisinart's full-sized version.
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