Is Chefman Turbofry 8-Quart Air Fryer Worth Buying? [Review]

Chefman has made its name as a trustworthy company for air fryers with a mission to make you the best chef you can be.

Their strong commitment to providing high-quality, reliable units helps them maintain quality while keeping their unit budget-friendly.

Chefman Turbofry manual 8 quart air fryer is from their Turbo Fry line.

Despite the absence of many bells and whistles, it does not disappoint you at all.

Chefman TurboFry Family Size Air Fryer [Review]

Let’s get into the details of what this chefman air fryer offers and how it performs.

• Power:  1500 Watts
• Capacity: 8 quarts (6.4 liters)
• Serves: 5-6 people
• Temperature range: 200-400 degrees F
• Time Range: 1 to 60 minutes
• Dimensions: 14.03″D x 14.03″W x 15.56″H
• Weight: 10.6 Pounds

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Stylish Design and Sturdy Construction

The first thing you will notice in this air fryer is its keg-like shape and all-plastic body.

Like anyone looking at a plastic air fryer, I was skeptical about its build quality. But it has successfully proved us wrong.

The plastic is sturdy; it does not melt even if you use your air fryer for extended periods. The air fryer has an all-black, sleek, and shiny body.

The control panel is extremely straightforward; one dial for setting time is at the front, and one for temperature configuration is at the top.

Luckily, the dials are calibrated with legible writings. The numbers and calibration are still there even after this air fryer has been put to hard use for about four months. So, I expect they will stay intact for as long as you use this air fryer.

Chefman Turbofry air fryer 8 quart has a square-basket design.

Such design is always more efficient when it comes to accommodating food in it.

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Impressive Safety Features

The air fryer also has auto-shut-off, which is quite unexpected considering the price tag.

This feature makes the unit quite safer and prevents the food from burning. 

When cooking, the air fryer gets a bit hot at various points on the outside.

However, the cool-touch handle and the control panel stay cool even when the internal temperature is maximum. 

Spacious Cooking Chamber 

Without any doubt, this air fryer will take up some space on the counter; after all, it has a large cooking capacity.

Besides its capacity, its wider girth design also makes it space-taking.

So, be ready to keep a permanent spot for it on the counter if you don’t want the hassle of putting it in the cabinet after every use.

Simplified Yet Efficient Cooking

This is a basic air fryer with no cooking presets.

You can only air fry in this air fryer. However, on the bright side, you can air fry anything to your heart’s content.

Its simplicity also makes it the best air fryer for seniors in the house.

They can use their recipes without getting confused with buttons for cooking presets.

The absence of cooking presets means you need to have your recipes at the time of cooking.

You can search for easy air fryer recipes online and experiment in the kitchen. 

Think this way: you are trading cooking presets for a lower price tag with this air fryer.

For those needing an air fryer with lots of cooking presets, I recommend buying the Chefman multifunctional air fryer.

Premium Quality Cooking Accessories

The air fryer has a high-quality crisper plate, a basket, and a few basket liners. You can also use your accessories in it.

Using a multi-layer rack can be an option to make more food in less time.

|A Note of Caution: Make sure your accessories are high-quality, probably non-stick coated as the basket. Plus, be careful when putting it in and out of the air fryer, as constant scratching with the basket can damage the coating.

Cooking Tests And Performance Of Chefman Air Fryer

As this unit can only air fry, I expected it to excel.

To see how it cooks, I made chicken wings, breaded chicken, Brussels sprouts, and hamburgers, among many other things.

It scored the highest for hamburgers, freshly cut French fries, and breaded chicken.

Hamburger patties looked as if they had been made on a real outdoor grill.

They were caramelized, sufficiently seared from the outside, and juicy and flavorful from the inside.

Freshly cut French fries were perfectly crispy, just like you get from a famous fast-food chain.

However, frozen French fries did not produce perfect results. They were not evenly browned or crispy enough.

Ease Of Cleaning Chefman Turbofry

There are so many good things about this air fryer. Among all, one which I admired the most is the cleaning ease.

There are few removable parts, unlike a multi-layer air fryer, just a basket and a crisper plate.

The accessories are non-stick and dishwasher safe, so cleaning is a breeze. Put them in your dishwasher’s top rack for safe cleaning.

As for the exterior and inside of the air fryer, you can easily wipe the oil and food residues with a microfiber cloth or use a little dishwashing soap for the stubborn burnt-on food.

Pros And Cons

Final Verdict

The air fryer performed great during most tests. For some recipes, the results were not as expected; the food had insufficient browning and crispiness.

This should not be a big flaw considering this is an analog air fryer where configuring precise temperature and time takes some practice.

We felt the air fryer needed additional cooking time and repeated shaking for perfect results.

With this air fryer, you must be ready for trial and error before perfecting a recipe. On the brighter side, you go through a learning curve that is hard to replace with any recipe book.

Above all, not every day you find the best air fryer under $100 like this.

Best Practices For Cooking Food In Chefman Turbofry

• We recommend the below-mentioned best practices for achieving perfection in cooking.
• Heat the air fryer for a few minutes (five to six) at the desired temperature before adding food.
• Always add food to fit the diameter of the basket, and make sure to leave some space to allow the free flow of air.
• Never fill the basket to the brim; otherwise, you might face smoke when food enters the heating element.
• Spray a few spritzes of oil to enhance the crispiness and browning, but don’t be generous, as it will destroy the purpose of using an air fryer.
• Be patient and leave some room for trial and error and learning.

FAQs

Is Chefman turbo air fryer best for home use?

The Chefman turbo air fryer is a promising air fryer for home use. It has no complicated settings on the control panel, just a dial for both temperature and time, making it suitable for everyday use in the house.

How many watts is Chefman TurboFry?

The Chefman air fryer needs 1500 watts of power to work. Since this air fryer is cETL approved and is integrated with smart safety technology, you can use it without worrying about electrical hazards.

What size is Chefman TurboFry?

Chefman turbo air fryer is an 8-quart spacious air fryer suitable for a family of five to six people. The basket has a reasonable depth, enough for placing a metal rack to cook on multiple layers.

Wrapping Up!

This is a worth-buying air fryer. Its capacity makes it the perfect large air fryer for small to medium families. Its sturdy build is a promising aspect too. And on top of all is its affordable price. The Chefman turbo-fry air fryer instructions manual is quite elaborate. It lists all the ins and outs and dos and don’ts of this air fryer.