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Best Budget Large

Gourmia 8-Quart Basket Air Fryer

At $35 on Costco sale, this 8-qt basket outperforms expensive oven-style air fryers according to real owners. Best-in-class value for large-capacity cooking.

$35-$60
Pros
  • Massive 8-quart capacity at budget pricing (~$35-$50 at Costco)
  • Reddit owner reports it outperforms expensive oven-style air fryers
  • Simple basket-style design means better direct airflow than oven models
  • Large enough for whole chickens or big batch cooking
Cons
  • Limited smart features compared to premium models
  • No dual-zone or split-basket functionality
  • Availability tied to Costco sales cycles — not always in stock
Why we recommend it

If you're feeding a family and don't want to overthink it, the Gourmia 8-qt is the rare appliance that overdelivers at an almost absurdly low price.

Reddit user

I got the gourmia 8qt basket style air fryer for $35 on sale at Costco and it works better than the expensive oven style