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Cosori Iconic Stainless Steel Air Fryer
Best Stainless SteelTyphur Dome 2
Best High-Performance CeramicPrice
$249
$340-$499
Summary
A 6.5-quart air fryer wrapped in polished stainless steel with a stainless interior — the most coating-free exterior of any basket fryer tested. Looks like a vintage toaster, performs like a modern appliance.
The most powerful air fryer tested by WIRED and Epicurious, with a PFAS-free ceramic nonstick basket instead of traditional Teflon. Crisps two dozen wings in 14 minutes flat.
Pros
- Polished stainless-steel exterior and interior — no plastic shell
- Interior surfaces are stainless steel; basket and crisper plate are dishwasher-safe
- Wide 90°F–450°F temperature range covers dehydrating through max crisp
- Wi-Fi connected with VeSync app for barcode scanning and recipe lookup
- 6.5-quart capacity suits families of 4+
- PFAS-free ceramic nonstick cooking surface — no PTFE or traditional Teflon
- Dual top-and-bottom heating elements for unmatched crisping speed
- Massive 5.6-quart flat basket fits 12-inch pizza or 24 wings in a single layer
- Self-clean mode burns off grease at 500°F
- Smart app with 50+ recipes that sync directly to the machine
Cons
- Expensive at $249
- Stainless steel shows fingerprints and smudges constantly
- Basket still has a nonstick coating on the interior surface
- Large 15x12-inch footprint requires significant counter space
- Expensive at $340-$499
- Very large footprint at nearly 20 inches wide
- Weighs 20 pounds — not easy to move
- Requires the app to access self-clean function
Our take
For people who hate the look of plastic air fryers as much as the nonstick coatings, the Cosori Iconic is the answer. The stainless interior wipes clean without the fragility of traditional nonstick.
If you want maximum performance without traditional PTFE coatings, the Typhur Dome 2 is in a class of its own. The ceramic surface is genuinely easier to clean than Teflon and the dual top-and-bottom burners are unmatched.
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