Ranked #3 in Best Air Fryers Under $200
Gourmia 7-Qt Fry n Fold Air Fryer4.3
4 sources$129.99as of Aug 3A shatterproof glass basket and a built-in light let you watch food cook in the Gourmia Fry 'N Fold Air Fryer without opening it and losing heat. Real Homes praised that feature as a major step forward for the air fryer industry. Tom's Guide was less kind about the design, pointing to large grates that let food fall through and sharp edges that could be hazardous. The basket has alignment issues, and the whole thing looks like a halogen oven. Its 7-quart capacity handles 2-4 servings and a decent range of foods, but the safety concerns and construction flaws keep it out of the top spot. Cooks who want visibility while cooking are the fit; anyone focused on safety or durability is not.
Strengths
- — Shatterproof glass basket allows real-time monitoring of food without opening the appliance
- — Hood stores inside base for compact self-storage when not in use
- — Easy-to-use digital screen with multiple presets including reheat, bake, roast, and dehydrate
Watch-outs
- — Large grates allow food to slip through and fall into the heating element
- — Sharp edges on grates pose safety hazard
- — Bottom of basket is not glass and is prone to scratching
