PowerXL Air Fryer 7 QT Maxx Classic

Here are three things I love about it:

1.) It’s quick! There is no pre-heating with this machine and it cooks food so incredibly fast. The Parmesan asparagus I made only took 3 minutes to cook and tasted delicious. (That would have taken much longer if boiling, baking, or sautéing.)

2.) It’s safer than a microwave. Air fryers use convection waves as opposed to actual micro waves. Don’t ask me the science on this one but I’ve always heard microwaves are terrible for you and now I reheat my food with the air fryer. (Ex: I’ve reheated leftover meats and they taste like they were just freshly cooked.)

3.) It’s a healthy alternative to deep-frying. Rather than submerging foods in oil to achieve the crispy and fried taste, you simply just spritz food with a little olive oil (depending on the food you’re making.) The food is evenly cooked and tastes crisp!

I will say this machine was a little bit of a learning curve for me (but honestly, what kitchen gadget isn’t?) I tried three recipes from an air fryer magazine and I burnt every single one of them because I didn’t realize just how fast the food cooks. I just cut down the recommended cook times significantly and that fixed my user error. My recommendation is just to watch your cook times until you get used to using it. The timer feature is super helpful because then it will auto-shutoff.

I do wish there was a window to view the food but you can just simply pop open the fryer and push it back in with no problems. Sometimes those cook windows in machines get hard to clean anyway.

Lastly, the 7 qt size isn’t large enough to fill an entire bag of frozen fries but because this cooks so quickly, you can do two rounds in no time. This model seems like it would be good for a couple or maybe a family of 4.

It’s quite large on my countertop but is light enough that it can be moved back and forth between my pantry and countertop. It’s super easy to clean and I love that its parts are dishwasher friendly.
Overall, I highly recommend it!

UPDATE 12/9/20
Sadly, after only a few weeks of use it seems like the fan isn’t spinning correctly. I plan to write customer service and will update when I hear back.

I have only used the air fryer three times. But I love it. It is simple to use, incredibly easy to clean and so far so good. I cooked chicken thighs last night. The air fryer suggested 350 degrees for 25 minutes. I did turn the chicken over about halfway through. I also sprayed the chicken with extra virgin olive, which the recipe also suggested. They were very crispy and cooked all the way through. The chicken was very moist and I was happily pleased. Very moist. I believe the next time I will cook it for twenty minutes. It was a little over crispy, but the chicken itself was moist and cooked perfectly. I only used seasoning and did not use the recipe with breadcrumbs or Panko. You might be able to judge your time more accurately knowing the chicken only had spices. I used another recipe and modified it. I purchased a prepared pizza crust. Cut it into six sections. I used shredded chicken. Added equal parts of sriracha and honey, salt, and pepper. Mixed well and put one tablespoon into each section of the pie crust and sprinkled with cheese. I prefer mozzarella. Bushed with egg whites. Baked at 350 for 20 minutes. My grandkids loved them. I made them for an after-school snack. Absolutely will make these once a week with varing the fillers. I intend to use shredded pork that I have in my freezer. Pre-cooked. So I just have to add additional toppings to spice it up or down. It is so easy and fast. I also have pre-cooked onions and peppers in my freezer that I can add to the pork or chicken. I wanted to try this or similar recipes with biscuits for a creative change. I love the air fryer.

The 7 qt air fryer has proven to be a game-changer in my kitchen. Its user-friendly design makes it incredibly easy to use, even for someone new to air frying. The spacious 7 qt capacity is perfect for frying larger foods, providing ample space without compromising efficiency. The results are consistently crispy and delicious, with the added bonus of healthier cooking. This air fryer has become a staple in my kitchen, making meal preparation a breeze and delivering satisfying, guilt-free indulgence in larger portions. Highly recommended!

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Best steak ever. Medium rare 400 degrees,
4 minutes turn over for 3 more minutes.
Chicken wings seasoned with salt, pepper and garlic. Covered in BBQSauce. 400 degrees 20 minute’s shake and check for clear juices. 5 more minutes if needed. Homemade French fries peel a large russet potato sliced thin like shoe strings 1/2 cap of oil, toss in a bowl. Cook at 400 degrees approximately 25 minutes.Shake
basket halfway through. 😋😋👍

I did a lot of research and found that this air fryer suited my needs. I made a tender delicious pot roast and another time tater tops. It has a lot of room for cooking and easy to clean. Would like more inserts but only a few as a backup. The price is over $30 and I don’t need that many. Still don’t know why the circle with various cooking symbols don’t stay on so I can press what I want.