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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
Air fryers have never been much to look at. Most models are bulky hunks of plastic and metal that hog counter space and clash with any kitchen aesthetic worth caring about.
The glass-bowl Ninja Crispi -- our top-rated air fryer for several reasons -- doesn't win any beauty contests either, but it earns its place thanks to its nontoxic, dishwasher-safe cooking vessels, which disassemble neatly for storage.
Cosori's Iconicair fryer offers an elegeant spin on the popular kitchen appliance. Cosori
Still, practicality and good looks don't have to be mutually exclusive. Cosori, one of the top names in premium air fryers, seems to have figured that out with its latest release — a machine that might actually deserve a permanent spot on your counter.
Cosori's latest, the 6.5-quart Cosori Iconic is made with a shiny stainless-steel shell. It was originally showcased in January, and I've been testing the Iconic at home ever since. It's not cheap at $249, but it impressed with its performance and has a refined look that you'll want to show off on your kitchen counter, not hide in a closet.
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