[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] ChefMaker Combi Fryer is so much more than just an air fryer and it truly is a smart kitchen! Not only has it replaced my old air fryer, but it also eliminates the need for my regular toaster AND a toaster oven. From toasting bagels in the morning, to reheating pizza for lunch (which tastes so much better than using the microwave!), to making roasted veggies and chicken for dinner, this appliances really does it all.
I love the large display that shows everything you need to know. Being able to see the food while it’s being cooked is really convenient and allows you to check the progress without stopping the cooking cycle. ChefMaker Combi Fryer is great for smaller portions and prepares food faster than my oven that takes a good 10 minutes just to heat up, but the basket is also large enough to make a complete meal for our family of three. The included probe is super convenient, especially for someone like me who doesn’t cook a lot of meat and can never tell when it’s done without cutting into it.
The Dreo app it’s incredibly useful and a must-have. I love that you can start the appliance and adjust settings directly from your phone, without having to be near the appliance. It also includes a large collection of recipes and for each recipe the cooking instructions are already preset and ready to be send straight to the ChefMaker Combi Fryer. Using the preset settings and chef mode or in the app helps eliminate guest work or having to look up cooking instructions for different types of foods, and food gets cooked perfectly each time. It almost feels like having a sous chef in the kitchen or maybe that makes me a sous chef since I’m the one doing the prep work…. Either way, definitely makes cooking much faster and easier.
I highly recommend cleaning the basket and cooking tray after each use. Not only is it easy to do, it also prevents grease buildup and will keep your appliance looking new longer.