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4.5
This device arrived about a week ago and I’ve basically used it every day since. It’s truly a very useful device and one I regret not having bought many years ago.I’ve made steaks and french fries and all came out perfect. In fact, the french fries, which are typical store-bought frozen fries, really cook great and are now the best tasting ever had; and they’re just common brand stuff, nothing fancy either. Just for the fries alone I think the device is worth it. But I’ve also cooked a steak and it came out absolutely terrific.Best of all it doesn’t take a lot of time nor does it overheat the kitchen, which is something that your conventional oven will do and you might find uncomfortable, especially during the summer. This doesn’t do that. It is hot, but because it is compact in size, you don’t have to worry about excess heat. It size also makes it easier to fit on almost any counter, which is convenient for a small kitchen like mine.It is easy to clean and I find that very useful. Unlike a frying pan, you don’t have to worry about it making a big mess either.Beyond that, the cooking tray is relatively large, although you’d be hard-pressed to cook more than just one type of item at a time. I tried cooking burgers and fries at the same time, but that just wasn’t gonna work. In fact, you will probably have difficult putting in more than one or two burgers, depending on their size. It will take a nice strip loin steak, but a T-bone might create some problems if it’s big enough.You can, however, cook plenty of nuggets and a couple of fish sticks. Both turn out great just remember to give them a shake, which isn’t possible when you use a conventional oven.The device is limited to about 400°F, which is more than enough for almost every meal. But what makes it really good is that because the heat is concentrated, and air-forced, items that might need higher heat will cook fine in it. It also means they will cook thoroughly all around.Whether you’re health conscious or not, this device should be on every kitchen counter. I am not kidding when I say it has changed the way I cook and has made what I cook even better. As a result, I happily give a 100% recommendation that people should buy this. Even if you use it only to make great fries, or chicken nuggets or fish sticks, you will not regret this. This belongs on every kitchen counter.
