[FalloutShelterGirl]

I ordered one from Amazon, but as I was reading the instructions, I realized it was nothing more than an easy-bake sized convection oven. I have a convection setting on my real oven. So I returned the air fryer.

Not long after, found a great gadget that is like an elevated wire basket on a cookie sheet. That in my regular oven on convection setting, perfect french fries at last!! It's easy to clean in the dishwasher.

[PJ-Comix]

I realized it was nothing more than an easy-bake sized convection oven. I have a convection setting on my real oven. So I returned the air fryer.

Except it is way EASIER cleaning a removal air fry basket than cleaning an oven.

[logi_cal869]

It’s my understanding that the only difference between my $70 Breville toaster oven (used; new about $150) and the $350 ‘air fryer’ version is both the basket and the fans for convection.

The old Oster countertop convection oven was my favorite; my kitchen remodel is incorporating a cooktop with built-in full size oven and cubby holes for microwave & convection ovens alike, the latter akin to this Cuisinart:

https://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-TOA-60-Fryer-Toaster-Silver/dp/B01K0W8LTE/ref=pd_lpo_card_2?pd_rd_i=B01K0W8LTE&psc=1

I have been browsing the thrift shops for stainless baskets :)

[ProtectOurFreedom]

I did a quick search and found a bunch of those gadgets. Here's one that looks good and only $20. Description says "Enjoy your favorites with less fat with this crisper tray from Gotham Steel, designed to bake instead of fry. Its non-stick coating makes cleanup easy."

[leaning conservative]

That sounds very similar to our copper non stick pan w/ the grate.

[leaning conservative]

That sounds very similar to our copper non stick pan w/ the grate.

[polymuser]

Just did a "air fryer vs. convection oven" search.

Results: they do the same thing, cook the same way, but air fryer is smaller.

I've had a countertop oven with convection setting for many years, cost $65, and I will vouch for the above results. And you can cook two 12" pizzas in it. And cook a rotisserie chicken or roast.