Full disclosure: Air fryer is simply turbo convection. There are 3 primary components: Heating element, fan & basket. Electronics at the top of a high heat appliance WILL eventually fail, and painted surfaces in a device with temperature swings +/- 400 degrees WILL flake & rust. Fans are NOT designed for these temperatures and between the heat & grease, also eventually fail. UNLESS the design is sound.
I bought my first air fryer on sale, avoiding any with electronics due to obvious reasons and negative reviews. I didn’t expect it to last longer than 6 months with periodic use.
It worked quite well, but had limitations, and eventually the paint did begin to come off, just as others complain of ALL models/brands. 6 months was about right. It only cost me $49.95. I gave it away working, but its days were numbered.
In our house (2 adults with different diets), the overwhelming majority of cooking is performed in a small countertop oven. Ours rather new, but lacked a key feature: I missed the convection feature of the old one, but scoffed at the price at the time.
I was glad that I bought a cheap air fryer in the interim, because I’d not seen the air fryer feature in a toaster oven prior.
I couldn’t justify it myself, but convinced my wife that we needed this oven; best decision I’ve made (technically, we split the cost; long story).
5 of 5 stars. Worth every penny of the $400.00 and one less appliance. Electronics are on the side, and it uses a proven fan. I rarely make this statement, but this appliance truly impresses me.
https://www.breville.com/us/en/products/ovens/bov900.html
The best of the air fryers is Philips, they have better hot air circulation, the frying is quicker and more even. Stay away from the oven-type like Emeril sells on TV…those multi-cook device do nothing very well.