Bella Pro Series - 4.2-qt. Analog Air Fryer - Black Matte

This new class of Air Fryers is entirely new to me. i’ve been a long time fan of fried greasy foods, despite the health consequences. Now Air Fryers provide nearly all the beneft in a much more healthy solution. It heats up very quicly and does a fantstic job reheating foods all the way through, while crisping the outside using efficient air circulation. PROS + easy to use (simple design, 2 buttons, temp and time ) + can fit a lot of food in the 4.2-qt basket at once + pre-heats really quickly + relatively quiet operation + it made our 4 day old soggy french fries really hot and crispy in less than 5 mins CONS -difficult to decrease time on the timer -if you overshoot it, you must wait for the time to expire -counter space footpriint is larger than 2-quart digital Bella model -gets hot on outside so have to be careful not to touch it or have it too close to anything -not as precise as digital model (but basket 2x as large) CONCLUSION I’ve seen these Air Fryers for several years now, but had neglected them as viable alternatives to a convection oven and traditional deep fryer. This Bella analog 4.2-qt Air Fryer makes it footproof, and lets this heart patient enjoy fried foods with the negative health consequences. Recommend

A reminder that an "Air Fryer" is just some variation of a convection oven - it's a heating element with a fan - you can't fry with air so most of these devices rely on efficiently heating items that have been coated with a little bit of oil. Since most US ovens aren't air-circulating ovens, these devices can work wonders. All similar devices have something of a food containment drawer with enough surrounding space to allow for the circulation of hot air. The greatest effort that is recommended is that you periodically remove the drawer and shake the contents to promote overall evenness of heat throughout the cooking process. Small air fryer appliances like this one are not really best at cooking things from scratch - this isn't a little oven. But for reheating frozen foods (french fries, onion rings, pre-cooked chicken wings, chicken strips, ...), these devices are unparalleled. The 4.2 qt. capacity is meaningless (since you won't be filling this with water?). In action, it would be perfect for a dorm room (in non-pandemic times) or for reheating foods in a small apartment (it doesn't take up much space). Great for a couple who might depend on reheating foods frequently - great for anybody with a couple kids who depend on reheated frozen foods. My attached picture: frozen onion rings.

One of my favorite purchases during Quarantine! This is great for changing up the weekly dinner routine. What I like most about this is that it is fool-proof! You don't have to be a good cook to make creative, delicious and healthy meals - with ease! Functionality: High quality product and has two separate dials which tune in the perfect temperature degrees as well as time. This allows it to be adaptable to many different cooking/baking/frying styles and foods. Design: As an Architectural Designer, I have been looking for a matte black finish. This is a high quality finish that is hard to find, and glad I found this versus other competitors who only have a glossy option. It definitely classes it up. Size: This 4.2 quart size is perfect as it fits under my upper cabinets, yet has a large capacity basket for cooking full batches of zucchini fries, eggplant parmesan. It cooks up two maple-glazed salmon filets in just 5 minutes! Energy Conservation: One of the hidden benefits is that it is much more energy efficient than heating up a stove or oven. The sustainability aspect is a huge plus! Overall - this is a great quality product that will last, has a curated aesthetic and simply makes life easier! Cannot wait to rustle up some butternut squash and brussel sprouts tonight!

Overview—Not long ago I wasn’t an air fryer user. Now I can’t stop trying to fry various items in them to see what works and what doesn’t. The Bella works extremely well in that regard. The non stock pan makes cleanup a breeze as well. During these pre-black Friday deals, I’ve noticed the Bella pro series drop a significant amount making it one of the cheapest air fryers I’d recommend. Instructions with this unit are a little over the top due to the lack of any other buttons/knobs on the unit. In this case there is only a timer and a temperature knob, nothing else. It makes for a very simple unit to operate. But besides care/maintenance, usage, and warranty details the Bella includes several simple to follow recipes including a fairly simple pastry dish (I haven’t tried making it). Compared to other similar products, the Bella outshines them in this area. Pros— Ease of use Easy clean up Lots of space Premium like stainless (only time will tell here) Cons— Exterior could consist of a better construction as it feels like a hard pvc plastic My particular unit doesn’t line up correctly between basket and exterior (images attached) Over all appearance seems a little cheap Conclusion—the Bella pro series is a great choice for anyone that is new to air fryers or anyone that doesn’t mind a cheaper appearance from their countertop appliance. Possibly a perfect choice for the travel trailers or RV owners. The minor issue (separation/gap) in my unit isn’t enough to sway me from not recommending it as it fits and locks securely in place. It’s quite possibly an issue during assembly with this unit.

This air fryer really makes it easy to cook on the fly. I have used air fryers before, but this once takes the cake in terms of easiness. Cooking several meals for a family of 4 with busy schedules is a breeze as the fryer's dual knob design really helps keep meals quick and accurate when cooking. One knob is temp and the other is the timer. Its literally THAT easy. Pop out the grate when done and wash up and you're set for next time. I would highly recommend this as its the easiest air fryer to set up, use, clean, rinse and repeat!

I like that I can make healthier meals, like French Fries without the deep fryer and the extra oil that goes with it. The controls are easy to understand. Time and Temperature, that’s it. Two (2) LED indicators that the unit is ON and the element is heating. A little fan noise as it works. Nothing terrible. The basket is supper easy to clean. Another nice feature, the unit shuts off when the basket is removed. Crispy fries, and other foods without the extra oily fats.

Nice air fryer. I got it for my basement bar. Want some nice, hot, super-NOT-healthy cheese sticks for the hockey game? How about some jalapeno poppers for half-time of college football? Maybe some french fries to go with burgers you are trying to recipe match with the food show your wife is watching? This is a solid choice. Not that any air-fryer is necessarily hard to operate but this analog option is as easy as it gets. Simple clean-up, small footprint... For a basic air fryer, I see no reason not to try this one out. In all, I would recommend it to a friend.

Enjoying my second new air fryer works great. My only gripe is I’m noticing some of the temperature settings are starting to fade away. Not sure if it’s due to the heat. Other than that o love it.