Cosori Air Fryer Pro LE (5-Qt)

Should you buy the Cosori Air Fryer Pro LE?

If you want an air fryer and nothing else, the Cosori Air Fryer Pro LE (5-Qt) is where most people should start. It is a single-basket model at $89.95 with a PFAS-free ceramic-coated basket, a 450F ceiling, and a compact footprint for its capacity. It ranks third overall and is the highest-scoring dedicated basket fryer we cover. Households of two to four who cook fries, wings, vegetables and reheated leftovers will get everything they need here without paying for pressure cooking or dual baskets.

Where it earns its score

• Reliability of 96 and Satisfaction of 94. Those two numbers match or beat every multicooker above it, which is unusual for a sub-$100 appliance.
• 450F maximum temperature. Most basket fryers stop at 400F; the extra heat gets crispier skins and faster browning.
• PFAS-free ceramic basket. Both the basket and the crisper plate are ceramic coated and dishwasher safe.
• Nine functions and a shake reminder. Air fry, roast, bake, dehydrate and broil through a touch panel that prompts you to shake midway.

What to know first

• Features score is 78. There is no app, no window and no second basket, which is the trade for the price.
• Five quarts has limits. Enough for a family of four in one batch of fries, not enough for a whole chicken plus sides.
• Warranty is the weakest factor at 66. That is better than the Ninja and Instant models at 55, but still the lowest number on the card.
• Quality scores 80. The build is fine but lighter than the $200-plus units above it.

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