Granitestone 16 qt. Oil-less Air Fryer

This air fryer is not as practical as a traditional one. When I opened the box, I was surprised to find that it required setup. In my opinion, there is a learning curve to using this air fryer; it’s definitely not straightforward. The two levels are a nice idea, but they don’t work perfectly. There is no information in the guide on how to adjust the temperature or cooking time when the food on the bottom is different from the food on the top. I had to look up a YouTube video where a user mentioned that food on the lower level takes longer to cook. Speaking of cooking time, this air fryer takes longer to preheat and cook. I tried cooking a small amount of tater tots, and it took 20 minutes, whereas it usually takes about 12 minutes in a traditional air fryer. I also used both levels to cook tater tots and nuggets, and in total it took 30 minutes. It was not easy to remove the tater tots before the chicken was done. But the tots came out very crispy, this was nice. In my opinion, this air fryer might be a good option if you’re cooking ONE large meal and are not in a hurry. However, for everyday meals and quick solutions, it definitely does not make sense.

I recently purchased a Granitestone 16L Air Fryer and Oven and overall I am very impressed with its performance. The large 16L capacity makes it easy to cook meals for the whole family, and being able to see the food as it cooks through the glass bowl is a huge plus - no more guessing when it will be ready. The combination of halogen, convection and infrared heating seems to cook food evenly and provide a nice crisp crust without the need for a lot of oil, making for healthier meals. The included accessories, such as cooking racks, mesh basket and tongs, add versatility and make it easy to prepare a variety of dishes. The controls are simple and straightforward, and cleaning is quite easy as many of the parts are dishwasher safe. The self-cleaning feature is a nice bonus. I often cook chicken, beef, vegetables, mushrooms, nuggets. I like that you don't need to add fatty oil, the food is healthier and very tasty!

As a busy parent, I love the huge 16-qt capacity, I can make family sized meals all at once. The simple dial controls are easy to use, and cleanup is quick thanks to the glass bowl. It does take up a lot of counter space, and the glass gets very hot, so it’s something to be mindful of around kids. The inside light is also shockingly bright through the glass, great for seeing food, but almost blinding at times. Overall, it’s convenient for big meals, just not the most kid-friendly setup without close supervision.

The design of this air fryer is beautiful and build tough, strong. The package came in a great shape, the color of the product very clean. Strong function