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We are currently in the midst of a bit of air-fryer-mania, and unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably seen them around. There are so many great things they can do—like cook fries, veggies, and breaded chicken in no time and with no oil—that it’s hard to see a downside. Well for me, there was one glaring one: they were all humongous! And so, given my lack of counter space and a general disdain for clutter, I resisted the urge to get one because well, I didn’t want another hulking machine on my kitchen counter. And then, Nutribullet, makers of the Magic Bullet—the space-saving blender I love—came out with their version.
The first thing I noticed about Nutribullet’s Air Fryer is that it looks like a little, cute Star Wars droid. Its size is small, which I love about it, and it has a sleek, no frills design, that allows it to blend into the background—it won’t be a point of conversation, but then again, did you want your air fryer to be one anyway? Beyond aesthetics this air fryer packs a punch. It has a 2.5-quart capacity, is big enough for most jobs, and can vary in temperature from 180 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. At the top of the fryer, there’s a guide to set to what food you’re cooking, so all you do is pop the food in, set the timer, and wait for it to ding. Every time I did this while testing, my food was perfectly crisp and ready to go right out of the basket.