COSORI Dual Blaze 6.8-Qt Air Fryer

I've owned three air fryers and the Dual Blaze is the first one where the bottom of my food actually gets brown and crispy without flipping every few minutes. The dual heating element isn't just marketing — chicken thighs, fries, roasted veggies all come out evenly cooked. The app has introduced me to recipes I never would have tried. One warning: do not use metal utensils. I accidentally grabbed a fork once and put two small scratches in the coating. Use silicone only.

Nine months of almost-daily use and this thing keeps delivering. I cook for a family of four and the 6.8-qt square basket fits a full batch of chicken wings or fries in one go — no batching. The dishwasher-safe basket is a huge practical win. The app disconnected on me twice requiring re-pairing, which was mildly annoying but not a dealbreaker. My only real wish is a window to check food without opening the drawer. For the price, this is exceptional.

The cooking performance is good — no complaints there. But after 8 months of daily use (being careful with silicone utensils), I'm noticing the non-stick coating starting to wear in the corners and where the crisper plate sits. My previous COSORI lasted 2.5 years before showing similar wear. Maybe I'm using it too much, but the coating durability seems reduced. I'll probably buy a replacement basket insert rather than a whole new unit, which is a nice option COSORI offers.