Cosori Pro II Air Fryer Review
Testing the incredibly popular Cosori Pro II. Does its square basket design really offer a cooking advantage?
The Master of Capacity
When air fryers first hit the market, they were plagued by one massive flaw: a lack of surface area. You could barely fit two chicken thighs in the basket. The Cosori Pro II solved this problem beautifully with its massive 5.8-quart square basket design, maximizing cooking real estate.
Air frying requires space. If you stack food on top of each other, it will steam rather than fry. The Cosori's square footprint allows you to comfortably lay out an entire batch of french fries, four large pork chops, or an entire bag of brussels sprouts in a single, even layer.
Features and Usability
The digital display on the Pro II is highly intuitive, featuring 13 one-touch cooking functions. While experienced cooks usually ignore presets in favor of manual time and temperature controls, Cosori's presets are surprisingly accurate. It also features a crucial 'Shake Reminder' that beeps halfway through cooking.
- Pros: Excellent square basket maximizes surface area, highly accurate presets, very easy to clean non-stick coating.
- Cons: It takes up a significant amount of counter space; the fan can be quite loud.
- Best For: Families of 3-5 people who want to air fry large batches of food in a single session.
Performance-wise, the Pro II reaches up to 400°F (205°C) and utilizes an upgraded heating element that significantly reduces pre-heating times. The resulting crispiness on foods like chicken wings and frozen snacks is practically indistinguishable from deep frying, minus the heavy oil.
Final Verdict
The Cosori Pro II hits the perfect sweet spot between price, capacity, and performance. It is currently one of the most reliable and highly recommended basket-style air fryers on the market.