Hamilton Beach 2.5 l Digital Air Fryer

Works great, but if you are cooking for more than 2 people I would recommend getting at least a 5qt air fryer.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Hamilton Beach Air Fryer did the job I needed when I was moving. I was able to cook without oil making grilled cheese sandwiches which came out crispy. I made a meatloaf for 2 people I could have made more. The timer and the heat is set at the time needed, just read the book . Never overdone! Easy to clean and start a new meal. I leave my air fryer on the counter and it doesn’t take up too much room. I would highly recommend this product.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] So, I’d been hearing about air fryers for awhile, and I wondered what all the fuss was about. Air? Frying? sounded like a gimmick to me. But, I got a chance to try this one and I love it! There are recipes online specifically for air fryers and I tried lots! First, I made some frozen fries that are usually soggy in the middle when you bake them in the regular oven. The air fryer made them golden brown on the outside and tender and moist on the inside! Then, I tried home made onion rings. This thing is incredible! They were delicious. So, of course I tried frozen onion rings because making them from scratch is a real labor of love and sometimes you just can’t wait that long! Again – perfect golden crunchy rings with fully cooked centers! The variety of foods that you can cook in it is amazing! I have probably tried at least 20 recipes with this air fryer and except for a bit of a learning curve (because sometimes different thickness items need different cooking times) it is SO simple to use! The control board is on top of the fryer and you push the ON button and hold it for 3 seconds and then the control buttons appear. You can change the temperature, and the cooking time with ease. And, I think this is one of my favorite things – when you pull the basket out to check on whatever is cooking, the fryer stops until you put the basket back in! So, you don’t have to reset it each time you stop to check on something! The actual fryer area pulls all the way out of the body of the fryer and the basket is easily removed from the “drawer” that it is in to make loading, unloading, and cleaning easy, and both parts can be washed. One slight downside is that air fryers tend to be large. Some are VERY large! This one is mid-sized I would say. It fits on the countertop just fine but, it is light enough to put away when you aren’t using it (But, that might not be too often! LOL!) On the top of the box there is a photo of the fryer and the words “Good Thinking” and I must say, Hamilton Beach seems to put a lot of effort into each item’s design. If you are curious about Air Fryers, you should try this one. It won’t break the bank, and it is made very well. I had wondered if Air Frying would be a fad, but after trying this one from Hamilton Beach, I believe that Air Fryers are here to stay!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this product, it is so nice to eat fried chicken without oil. The flavors are better than deep fried in oil. I have cooked homemade french fries, sweet potatoes, fish sticks, and my next food to try will be a Rib Eye steak.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Every storage space in my kitchen is occupied, so adding a new appliance means something else goes to a storage closet. Out went the bread baker, and the Hamilton Beach Air Fryer moved in. It’s pretty big, and fairly heavy, but I’ll use it at least several times a week (maybe every day?) and all year long. Does it work? YES! You get fried crispness without an “oil bath.” The Air Fryer works so fast, the food it crisps is so good, and it cleans so easily. The included instructions are easy to read as is the digital display on the unit. It cooks food in minutes, even frozen food. I was concerned about cleanup, as in “fried equals big mess.” There is NO mess, because there is very little or no oil! The pan and removable basket have a non-stick coating so all they need is a swish with soapy water, a rinse and wipe. Using the Air Fryer to cook crisp food is FAST and EASY and the results are great!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was leery of adding yet another appliance in my kitchen. But the health benefits of oil free frying convinced me to try the air fryer. Consider me sold! Three different recipes and counting. My repertoire expands as my waistline shrinks. This appliance turns out consistently excellent results with dry rubs””from thinly sliced meats to thick chicken breasts. Although the crunch isn’t Popeye level, it’s still pretty good when you think healthy foods vs artery cloggers.

Some of the wonderful features of the digital air fryer:”¢ Digital display with 6 pre-programmed settings”¢ Easy-to-clean nonstick food basket”¢ 6 pre-programmed settings – One touch is all it takes to cook French fries, chicken, seafood, steak, baked goods, and veggies to perfection”¢ Manual mode – Select your own cooking time and temperature”¢ Removable nonstick basket – For easy cleanup”¢ Audible beep when cooking is done”¢ Cool-touch handle The Hamilton Beach air fryer is a wonderful addition to a household.The versatility of the air fryer is endless. When you need to cook a meal in less than 15 to 20 minutes, this appliance is for you. It is a healthy option to frying food. I tried out three different recipes.1) Chicken wings using lemon pepper and garlic salt and a little oil .I cooked the chicken wings at 400deg F for 8 minutes per side until the chicken wings were crisp and golden brown. Recipe taken from Natasha’s kitchen.2) Air Fryer Buttery Corn-on-the -Cob (Recipe from The Hamilton Beach test kitchen) the corn was cooked at 400 deg for 13-15 minutes turning half way through the cooking process. I added butter and parsley to add to the taste once the corn was cooked.. The corn was crunchy and had a taste similar to grilling the corn on the BBQ. 3) Air fryer Parmesan fries (recipe from Hamilton Beach test kitchen) the fries came out golden brown and crispy. Russet potatoes are recommended. The fries are cooked at 400 deg For 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes or until fries are golden brown” It is completely safe to remove the basket to shake the fries. The air Fryer turns off and will restart once you replace the basket at the place you interrupted the process. I love the air fryer and my next recipe I will tackle is a boxed cake recipe. The air fryer is easy to clean. My only recommendation I have is that the cord is too short and I had to find a convenient place to use the Air fryer. The appliance will be my first go to choice when cooking a meal.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I would like to thank Hamilton Beach Ambassador program for the opportunity to review the digital air fryer that we received. We were very excited to try it out to see how it could cut calories and use less oil with fried food preparation for meals and snack time. We have never tried an air fryer before but have seen a lots of TV advertisement for different products and were happy to test this product for the Hamilton Beach Ambassador program. The first item we tried were frozen cheese sticks for the kids and they turned out amazing. Our son and his 2 friends were over and we made several batches of frozen cheese sticks and they were amazed at how fast the snacks were ready to eat while the boys were playing their video games. Next we tried frozen pizza bites and they were just as good as the cheese sticks. They were dry and crispy when using the digital air fryer over using a conventional deep fryer which is how we have done our fried foods in the past. We also used to bake them in the oven which made them too hard.Next, we tried fried fish fillets and chicken tenders in the air fryer. I have to admit the chicken and the fish were frozen and not fresh but I have to say both came out amazing when we made them in the air fryer. The chicken tenders were crispy as if it was fried in iron skillet and the fish fillets were amazing. We also did frozen steak fries for the fish and just like the other items we have made in the air fryer they were crispy and great.Overall I would rate the Hamilton Beach Digital Air Fryer a 10 for quality and ease of use and the food taste great being kid tested and husband approved.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is the perfect size and amount for two people. The food turns crisp without using oil. Actually tastes better than with oil. I have an all in one oven with air fryer option but much easier to use this fryer…

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Look no more this is the Air Fryer that is easy to use and has amazing results. This air fryer uses hot air and little — or even no — oil to cook everything from fries to a bone-in turkey breast! Users have two (2) cook options via the air fryer’s digital touchpad: (1) manual mode to select a specific time & temperature, up to 400 degrees. This air fryer lets you know when your food is finished cooking via an audible beep. I especially love that the air fryer lets you enjoy delicious foods in a healthier way! Frozen foods require no oil for air frying, and other foods require only a light mist of your favorite oil. Because so little oil is used if at all, the air fryer’s removable nonstick cooking basket is quick & easy to wash in soapy water. Hamilton Beach’s versatile air fryer delivers quick, even heating…so you can use it to cook meats, vegetables, baked treats, and more.