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8.6 / 10 Score Cnet Score CNET provides expert, unbiased reviews of products and services. When we assign a score, we use a scale of 1-10. Each product we score is evaluated by criteria specific to its category with most assessing pricing, quality, features and performance. Read more on: How we test Cosori Iconic $249 at Best Buy Pros Stainless-steel shell gives it a refined look
Plenty of power to make all your air fryer classics
Sleek digital interface is easy to use Cons More expensive than the average air fryer
Stainless steel shows smudges so you'll need to wipe it doen regularly
Traditional air fryer design has always left something to be desired. Most look like big clunky boxes of plastic and metal -- and, largely, that's what they are.
The glass-bowl Ninja Crispi isn't all that much more attractive, but it does break down easily for storage, so you can keep your kitchen counter free. That's just one of the reasons our Home and Kitchen team picked it as the best air fryer for 2026.
But what if an air fryer looked good enough to sit proudly on your kitchen counter? Cosori, one of the leading producers of high-end air fryers, has done it with this latest launch.
The Cosori Iconic is a powerful air fryer with a more refined look. Cosori
Cosori's latest model, the 6.5-quart Cosori Iconic is made with a shiny stainless-steel outer shell. It was originally showcased at CES 2026 in January, and I've been testing the Iconic at home ever since. It's on the expensive side, to be sure, but I'm thoroughly impressed with the design and performance.
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