Chеfman TurboFry XL 8-Qt

Introduction

The Chеfman TurboFry XL 8-Qt air fryer is a large-capacity air fryer that promises crispy fried food using little to no oil. With its spacious square-shaped basket and digital touchscreen interface, it aims to be an easy-to-use and versatile kitchen appliance. In this review, we’ll take a close look at its features and performance to see if it delivers on that promise.

Specifications

The Chefman TurboFry XL 8-Qt air fryer is a large-capacity air fryer that promises crispy fried food using little to no oil. has the following features and specs:

• 8-quart capacity
• Digital touchscreen with eight preset programs
• Temperature range of 180°F to 400°F
• 60-minute timer with auto shut-off
• Square basket with non-stick coating
• 1700 watts of power
• Includes rotisserie spit, skewers, rotating mesh basket, and retrieval tool
• 1-year limited warranty

Pros & Cons of Chеfman TurboFry XL 8-Qt

Pros

• Very large capacity fits a lot of food
• Versatile accessories for rotisserie, skewers, etc.
• User-friendly digital interface
• Cooks quickly thanks to 1700W heating power
• Little to no oil is needed for crispy “fried” food
• Parts are dishwasher safe for easy cleanup
• Good for feeding larger families

Cons

• It is very bulky and takes up significant counter space
• The basket is oddly shaped, making flipping food tricky
• The exterior gets extremely hot to the touch
• Can only fit flat pieces of meat/protein on a rotisserie
• Skewers don’t fit well through small items like shrimp
• It doesn’t come with many recipes in the manual

The XL’s extra-large capacity is a double-edged sword. While you can cook large batches, the unit itself is heavy and takes up a lot of real estate on your countertop. Safety-wise, the hot surface makes grabbing food a risky endeavor.

Review Chеfman TurboFry XL 8-Qt

The Chеfman TurboFry XL 8-Qt has advantages and disadvantages that are important to weigh. On the plus side, the extra large 8-quart basket capacity enables you to cook substantial batches of food. To feed a crowd, you can easily air fry several pounds of fries, nuggets, wings, etc. The included rotisserie spit, skewers, and rotating basket further boost the versatility of what you can cook. Operation is also straightforward with the intuitive touchscreen controls and preset cooking programs.

However, the spacious capacity comes at the cost of a bulky footprint. The Chеfman TurboFry XL 8-Qt occupies substantial counter real estate, which may be problematic for small kitchens. The odd square shape of the basket also isn’t ideal for flipping and handling food during shaking or stirring. More troubling is the fact that the exterior gets extremely hot. Removing the heavy basket full of hot food raises safety concerns due to potential contact with the hot metal surfaces.

In addition, while the rotisserie and skewers enable unique cooking methods, their functionality is limited. Larger cuts of meat don’t fit well on the rotisserie, and the skewers aren’t very useful for tiny items like shrimp that spin around. Finally, the manual and included materials need a variety of air fryer recipes to exploit the capabilities fully.

So, in summary, the Chеfman TurboFry XL 8-Qt is a solid choice for those needing to cook large batch sizes. But the size and ergonomic issues may be dealbreakers if counter space is limited or you have modest cooking demands. Be prepared to get creative with cooking methods to leverage its versatility fully.