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Cosori Small Air Fryer 2.1-Quart
Best ValueCuisinart TOA-26 Compact Air Fryer Toaster Oven
Best MultitaskerPrice
$45-$65
$100-$150
Summary
Cosori packs premium features — a sleek digital panel, square nonstick basket, and four cooking modes — into a 2-quart unit that costs just $50. Wings came out juicy and crispy on the bottom without flipping in Good Housekeeping's tests.
The only small air fryer that also toasts, broils, and bakes — Cuisinart's compact toaster oven holds 2.5 lbs of food and produced golden wings in 20 minutes. A smart pick if you want to replace multiple appliances with one.
Pros
- Evenly cooked fries, wings, and mozzarella sticks in lab testing without flipping
- Sleek digital panel with hidden buttons for a clean look
- Square basket maximizes usable cooking space vs. round baskets
- Air fry, roast, bake, and reheat modes at a budget price
- Air fry, toast, convection bake, broil, pizza, and warm modes in one unit
- Holds up to 2.5 lbs of food — more than most 2-quart basket fryers
- Wings turned golden and juicy in 20 minutes at 400°F
- Compact footprint relative to full-size air fryer toaster ovens
Cons
- Nonstick basket can scratch over time — avoid metal utensils
- 2.1-quart capacity is tight for anything beyond a single serving
- No dehydrate function unlike some competitors
- No built-in timer — requires manual monitoring
- Harder to clean than basket-style air fryers
- Pricier than standalone small air fryers at $119-$150
Our take
Cosori consistently punches above its price point, and this mini version is no exception. The hidden button panel when off is a small touch that makes it feel way more expensive than it is.
If you're in a small apartment and can only have one countertop appliance, this Cuisinart does it all — and it's the rare toaster oven that actually competes with a standalone air fryer on crispiness.
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