Bella Pro Series - 2-qt. Touchscreen Air Fryer - Black Matte

I’m in love with this product it does multiple cook settings cooks the food very quick and it doesn’t take up counter space. The only thing that I wasn’t a bit happy about is the fact that the bowl part that you remove and place back into the fryer at the bottom of the inside of it the paint is already bubbling and it looks as if a few more washes will end up chipping away the paint which will then probably cause that part to rust but other then that this appliance is amazing

It’s smaller than I thought it would be but it works. My son broke my other one so this was $20 on Black Friday. It works well just a bit small. Like a baby air fryer, I guess I didn’t see the part that read “2 quarts” Great for single people, I would think.

I’ve been using the Bella Pro Series Touchscreen Air Fryer for about a week now to fry, bake, and reheat. I feel as though I have a good understanding of the appliance after this short amount of time. This air fryer is the smallest one I have used to date – I have a 6.5qt Ninja and a 3.5qt Bella Pro Series manual air fryer. The way I have used it the sizes boil down like this – 6.5qt works for 4-5 people, 3.5qt works for 2-3 people, and the 2qt is a 1-2 person capacity. This all depends on what you are cooking, but that’s basically how I have used them. Just for me – the 2qt is perfect. I made nachos a couple of times with it, and the 2qt made a perfectly sized plate of nachos for a solo person. This Bella air fryer uses a touchscreen for the interface. The touchscreen menu lets you select different cook types (fry, roast, broil, bake, reheat, and keep warm), adjust time, and temperature. The touchscreen itself is fairly responsive and easy to use. The screen lights up only when the basket is installed – this is a part of a safety feature that cuts power to the heating element and controls. The menu button switches between the presets. To power off the unit you have to press and hold the power button for a few seconds until the screen says “end.” I prefer the touchscreen over the manual interface – its just a lot more adjustable. They did a good job with it. As far as using the appliance – I had a pretty good experience. This isn’t my first time using a Bella air fryer, but I have to say that the experience this time around was better overall. For air frying I made nachos (as I mentioned), basket of fries, and some of those frozen chicken cordon bleu for an easy dinner one night. Cook time for the nachos was only 3-4 min and they came out great. It takes a little fiddling to get it out of the basket, but by the second batch I had it down. Fries came out great – I only made enough for myself so it was just a shallow layer, and I tossed them partway through. The cooker does notify you to turn the food if you have a long enough cook time. The cordon bleu was supposed to take 25-30min in an over, but on the air fryer setting it took about 15. So its decently faster cook speeds than an oven, which is what I would hope for. I also used it to reheat leftover chicken tenders, and toasted raviolis. The difference between the presets is just a lower default temperature (most settings are 400° - this one is 250°). I use the air fry setting on one tender and then reheat on another – the air fry one got the breading a little crispier, but it also dried it out a bit more. The toasted rav’s were pretty much the same, so it’s really up to you. Honestly my only criticism of the machine is the presets themselves. They don’t really change the operation of the machine all that much. They are just default settings for temp and time. They have set min/max temp and max duration for each one, but that isn’t what I had hoped for. I was hoping the settings would adjust the fan speed – like for the broil setting the fan isn’t needed. I would liken these presets to the popcorn button on your microwave – don’t trust them to be perfect and always check your food until you are familiar with how fast it cooks. Overall I liked the machine. The presets didn’t do as much for me as I would have hoped, but the temp control and digital timer were a definite plus. The 2qt size is really space efficient, and would be perfect for the solo person or couple. I would recommend a larger capacity air fryer if you plan to cook for 4 or more.

this is the first Air Fryer I have ever owned and so far I am really enjoying it. The first thing I did with it was reheat some fried fish I had from earlier in the afternoon. I used the reheat preset and it warmed it back up nicely without leaving it soggy. It stayed nice and crispy without drying it up. The air fryer is a little small, so its best suited for cooking small meals or sides. I usually only cook for two people so its a perfect size for me. I was able to fit about 7 pieces of chicken tender strips in it and bake them in about 15 minutes. I was honestly surprised at how quickly it was able to bake the frozen chicken tenders. It definitely took less time than I would have spent with my oven. The presets on the touchscreen menu make it very easy to start up and use. This is going to be a game changer for me, and I can't wait to try cooking different foods and recipes with it. Clean up is very quick and easy also. You just pull out the tray and give it a scrub and since it is pretty compact, you can easily store it under a shelf in your kitchen when not in use. I think this air fryer is perfect for someone who needs to or wants to cook quick meals often. I'm usually pretty busy so it makes cooking at home pretty quick and convenient for me. I'll definitely be using it often

The Perfect small counter appliance Owning both this model and the big brother 4.2 quart Analog model i must admit the smaller footprint of this one makes it much more diminutive, in addition to heating up even more quickly. We keep the larger unit below the cupboard, and reserved for larger size food proportions with guests. This unit gets use nearly every day, wings, french fries, broccoli, etc. looking for new receipies all the time. Couldn’t be any happier, and the digital blue LEDs make it look high-tech (see photos) PROS + easy to use + perfect footprint size + pre-heats more quickly + relatively quiet operation + more precise then analog mode, with Digital Time and Temp CONS -once it starts there’s no stopping it, unless you unpug it. -2-qt might food capacity might cramp whole family food prep. CONCLUSION Bella is on to something with these new Air Fryers in their Pro line. This model bests the analog 4.2-qt model due to it’s diminutive counter-friendly size/. Tje digital time and temperature provide even more accuracy, and this matches the attractiveness of our other Bella small appliances nicely. Recommend

Fries, wings, rolls and things! I love this little guy. It's a super compact powerhouse of a cooker that can turn a simple hangout into a dinner night out. It's so easy to set up right outta the box( wash it first people!) But once that's out of the way can throw your fixings in and they're done in what seems like no time at all. I'm taking this to my next casual Friday at work and maybe to the pool. Yup. It travels that easily and clean up is a snap! The only real problem is that it is pretty bare bones basic. But that's it. I like bells and whistles. It's sleek looking and efficient. You really couldn't ask for much more. I like this Air fryer.

I hated using my toaster oven to bake frozen fries from the market. Thankfully, the Bella Pro Seires 2 qt meets that need. After a few weeks of usage, I now have the best homemade fries, chicken nuggets and can even bring home leftovers with the same fresheners and crispness. Pros: -easy set up: initial set up invokes just getting familiar with the device. Once plugged in, the top of the Device turns on and you are met with the digital screen. You are given the options for: Air Fry, Roast, Broil, Bake, Reheat, and Keep Warm. Along the sides of the screen are the Time and Temp. Pretty straightforward setup. -Frying Basket: the basket is only 2 qts, but can hold a lot in there. The basket e a cool touch handle and that does not burn your hand as you remove it to empty whatever it is you are cooking. Easily turn it over to remove the food onto your plates. Too easy. The nonstick coated crisping tray inside is securely fastened by rubber stoppers so it won’t fall off. And it’s easy to clean and reuse. -Quality: I’ve cooked fries, chicken nuggets, battered fish and calamari in it. It does take some time to adjust to the temperature you need to cook these frozen items. I also used the Reheat function to reheat fries and they came out nice and crispy, just like the way they were the day before. -Energy saver: it’s stated to save you 45% on your energy usage. I wonder how accurate that is, but it does heat up faster than a traditional oven using only 1200 watts. Cons: -Size of the tray: 2 qts is not that much if you are making food for more than yourself:l. Thankfully, my kids don’t eat that much (yet) and is more than sufficient. But to cook for a family of four is not enough. Overall, easy to use, joy to clean. It gets the meals done in a crispy and fast way. Really enjoying this device.

I enjoy cooking. Cooking usually requires planning when it comes to prepping sides with the main meal. I’m all about having everything being done at the same time. This usually applies when I am doing the main meal that usually has a fried/baked side accompanying it such as French fries or tater-tots. However, I’m not perfect with the timing because sometimes the fries in the oven will not have cooked all the way, or some other factor that requires me to leave them in the oven for several minutes longer. It’s annoying, to say the least. I decided to take the chance with the Bella Pro Series Air Fryer. I had no idea how much time I would be saving in cook time because of an air fryer. I enjoy chicken wings. In the past, I’ve bought the frozen chicken wings that you put in your oven and I endured their result of being cooked but not crispy as you get from restaurants. The lack of that crispy personality makes a difference when it comes to a chicken wing. When I got the Bella Pro, the very first thing I air-fried was a bag of chicken wings that I bought from the supermarket. I had my reservations as to whether or not the air fryer would make a difference. In twenty minutes, I had CRISPY edge chicken wings! Yes, CRISP! Much like the kind you enjoy at Wing Stop or Buffalo Wild Wings. I never thought it would be possible at home. I knew right then that a whole new world of cooking opportunities was before me with the Bella Pro air fryer. Accessibility: Operating the Bella air fryer isn’t overwhelming. It’s practically ready to go out of the box. The Bella Pro can Air Fry, Roast, and Broil foods. It can also reheat and keep the food warm if desired. The ability to keep the food warm is a welcomed option since unexpected delays can happen when cooking other dishes. The touch screen has a sharp and clean display that responds properly to your interactions. The air fryer itself is not noisy as I expected it to be. The Bella Pro isn’t heavy or awkward. It can easily be stored in a cabinet or can be placed on the counter without taking up a lot of counter space. Efficiency: There’s no preheating with the Bella Pro. Place the food in the basket and then slide the basket into the base of the air fryer, and set it to whatever mode that is required. In the past, there were times where I wanted to prep fish and chips (frozen fish and fries) but the two foods have to be cooked at two separate temperatures which means that I was looking at 28 mins for the fish in the oven and then an additional 25 minutes for the fries to be baked in the oven. With the air fryer, I can bake the fish in the oven while cooking the fries in the air fryer. And the fries are crispy and cooked all the way through. None of those random, partially cooked fries that can deflate the enjoyment of the meal. Another plus for the Bella Pro is that when you remove the basket to flip or shake food at the halfway mark (this is recommended), the Bella resumes the timer without you needing to remember where you left off. Once the cook timer is done, the Bella will shut down so you don’t have to worry about overcooking the food. The clean up of the food basket and the circular crisping tray within it is easy. Nothing seems to stick to the interior. The surface of the Bella cleans easily with a damp cloth. If there was anything to complain about it would be the slight struggle I have when sliding the basket into the base from time to time. The basket occasionally resists sliding in and I have to angle the right side first and have the left side slide and click into place Possibilities: As I am new to the world of air frying, I am discovering so many recipes and YouTube videos that show you various ways you can use the air fryer for desserts, other breakfast foods like eggs, pancakes, biscuits, and entrees. You will be surprised as to what kind of dishes that can be made with an air fryer and how these recipes can expand the value of your dollar. The Bella Pro is not only a time saver but it also brings food taste to life by thoroughly cooking them in a closed quarter. I believe this device is a must have for any kitchen.