A square basket for dinner without the deep fryer
- Before bringing it home: check the footprint on your counter, because a 5.8-quart square basket and its housing are wider than a smaller round model.
- Also confirm your counter height leaves room for the basket to lift out without hitting a cabinet.
If you cook for three to five people, a round countertop fryer often turns into a game of stacking food to fit. The COSORI Pro Gen 2 answers that with a 5.8-quart square basket, so the corners hold food the way a sheet pan does. Cosori says it fits a whole 5-pound chicken, which covers a family dinner in one batch.
The 13 one-touch functions are tuned by Cosori chefs, so you can press a preset for wings or frozen snacks and let the machine handle the timing. If you prefer your own numbers, the temperature and time adjust manually within a range of 170 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. We recommend it for anyone upgrading from a smaller air fryer or replacing a countertop oven.
What $57.22 buys compared with the last 90 days
At $57.22, this price is the lowest we have on record for the all-time window. That is $15.26 less than the typical price of $72.48 over the last 90 days, or about 21 percent off. If you have been waiting for this model to come down from its usual range, our advice is that this is the moment to buy.
| Offer detail | Recorded value |
|---|---|
| Amazon price | $57.22 |
| Customer rating | 4.7 |
| Customer reviews | 976 |
| Typical price over 90 days | $72.48 |
| Difference | $15.26 (21 percent) |
Counter space, cleaning and power draw
The square shape takes a wider footprint than a round air fryer of the same capacity, so measure your counter before you commit. When you are ready to cook, the removable baskets are dishwasher-safe, which handles the greasy cleanup without scrubbing. The nonstick coating is on those same baskets, and Cosori sells two accessory paths if you want liners or a replacement inner basket.
One detail to plan for, because it affects which outlet you use. The unit is rated at 1700 watts on 120 volts and 60 hertz, and that voltage applies only to the US and Canada. A 1700-watt appliance can trip a circuit that already runs a microwave or toaster. Check whether the outlet you have in mind shares a breaker with another high-draw appliance.
When a larger oven or a smaller basket is the better call
Skip this model if you regularly cook for one or two. A 5.8-quart basket is more room than those meals need, and you will spend more time preheating a large interior than you save. A smaller basket at a lower price is the smarter pick there.
Also pass if you want a built-in probe or rotisserie, because this model does not include them. For everyone else cooking family portions, the combination of square capacity, dishwasher-safe baskets and a $57.22 price is hard to argue with.
Product details
| Model | CP168-AF |
|---|---|
| Color | Dark Gray |
| Size | 5.8QT |
