Cosori Iconic Smart Air Fryer vs Ninja Air Fryer Pro XL AF181
Get the Ninja Pro XL. Unless you want even results from a stainless-steel air fryer — then the Cosori Iconic.
Cosori Iconic Smart Air Fryer
Stainless steel, compact and quick, with a very wide range of settings.
Ninja Air Fryer Pro XL AF181
A compact 6.5-quart basket that cooks faster than almost anything else.
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Both are compact 6.5-quart baskets. The Ninja is about $120 cheaper and cooks faster than almost anything. RTINGS found the Iconic's results more even, with a steadier temperature for lean meat, but it preheats slowly.
- —You want the most even results.
- —You cook lean meat as often as frozen food.
- —Looks matter.
Key differences
Pros and cons
- +Even, crisp results in testing
- +Stainless-steel body
- +Compact for a 6.5-quart
- −It's slow to preheat.
- −Big batches of wings are tricky to spread out in one layer.
- +Cooks faster than most air fryers
- +6.5-quart basket feeds about four
- +Compact: fits in a cupboard
- −A good share of each batch can stay soft, so shake halfway.
- −Similar-size air fryers give you more flat space to spread food out.
- Is the Cosori Iconic worth it?
- Is the Pro XL worth it?
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: TechRadar, Tom's Guide, Trusted Reviews, manufacturer specifications.