Aria Air Fryers AAO-890 10Qt Air Fryer Oven, Black

After thorough research, I decided to give this air fryer a try, and I'm extremely pleased with my purchase. One of the primary reasons I chose this model is because it offers a healthier alternative without the use of Teflon coating. It's reassuring to know that I can enjoy crispy and delicious meals without compromising my health.The design of this air fryer is impressive. The inclusion of sections allows me to cook multiple food items simultaneously, making it convenient for preparing complete meals. Despite its compact size, it has a generous capacity, providing enough room for a satisfying serving.The speed at which this air fryer cooks is truly remarkable. I've been amazed by how quickly it delivers perfectly crispy results, significantly reducing cooking time compared to traditional ovens. It has become a daily staple in my kitchen, making meal preparation a breeze.

I love that it has no Teflon in it! It is easy to use and easy to clean. I find that it cooks frozen fish to perfection! It cooks veggies very well too. I find it fun to use! I love that it has shelves in it and you can cook different foods at the same time like you might do in an oven. It is a real time saver all around!

I have owned air fryers for over 8 years...have had several different brands and sizes... this one is my all time favorite.

I’m a bit torn on how to rate this, and I’ve only been using it for a couple of weeks, but I’m giving it the benefit of the doubt with a 4.I’m a longtime air fryer enthusiast and this is my third machine. My original Gourmia I gave away when I adopted a parrot because nonstick surfaces emit fumes that can kill pet birds. It’s still alive and kicking at a friend’s house. I loved my next one, a Paula Deen, it was huge and had some nice accessories, but it died an early death.The Aria is the first I’ve had that isn’t a basket style, and it takes a LOT of getting used to. No more “grab, shake, reinsert.” Instead of shaking halfway through the cook time, you generally need to flip the food. That’s time consuming. This is not a flaw in this particular machine, but a flaw in the toaster-oven style AF.I suppose the big question is how does it cook, and that, I’m not ready to judge. My old Paula Deen was great. In comparison, this seems slower and less powerful, though the wattage is the same (1700). As I get used to it I’m sure I’ll…get used to it.ConsAgain, it’s not a basket style. Basket is lots easier if you’re new to air frying, but maybe that depends on your cooking style.Controls aren’t the greatest. When the machine powers on, it’s preset to 15 minutes at 370 degrees, and you have to adjust each up or down. This is tedious. And it doesn’t hold the settings, so when your cooking time is done, boom, you’re back to 15 minutes at 370. It should at least recall the last heat setting.You really have only two settings: off and on. There are presets for baking (350 for 30 minutes) and dehydrating (90 for 4 hours). These and other presets are only time and temp suggestions, which are pretty useless for most of us. There’s no settings for air frying, toasting, roasting, etc., it just depends on what time and temp you set. And maybe the specific toaster or warming settings I see on other products is equally a gimmick.I was under the impression that it came with two “mesh trays” and one “grill rack” but the three trays are identical so maybe they use the terms interchangeably. Another cooking surface would be nice, something more like a grill pan or even a flat tray.Crumbs and debris find their way into the door hinge area, and it’s difficult to clean.It took me a while to recognize that when the cook cycle ends the display says OFF, but it doesn’t ding right away. I don’t understand why off doesn’t mean off, but, it’s not a big issue, just an annoyance.ProsAccording to my research, this is one of only a handful of AFs that is safe for use in a home with pet birds. It claims to be free of PTFE and PFOA, however, I discovered there’s a nonstick coating on the drip pan. I have to take Aria’s word that my parrot won’t drop dead.Affordable. Why spend a lot more?Capacity is excellent. This is the advantage of this style over the basket. The three trays give you about the same surface area as a cookie sheet (if your food is flat enough to use all three at once). You can easily toast four sandwiches at a time.Even though I’m not in love with the control panel I do like the digital settings for time and temp. I’ve always had a rotary control that is more of a guess-o-meter.The cage is kind of fun for fries, tots, and other things that can withstand being tumbled (do not use for foods that are breaded, battered, or sauced). I’m not sure it cooks any better but at least it means no flipping. It’s a little tricky to get it to enter and exit the machine, but worth the challenge.The interior light is off by default and if you do want it on, it turns itself off eventually.

We love our air fryer. easy to use. easy to clean. and the food tastes great with none of the cooking no no's.great recipes and dinner ideas to venture into. fast and easy, does it get any better?

Everyone raves about ninja air fryers which are amazing but many are limited as to the quantity or size they are or what they can do. This one cooks INO better than any other. You can get the best fries by using an air propelled avocado oil on them then using the basket to cook. Just push a button and walk away and they’re perfect. This is the second one we have gotten. You can bake, air fry, do kabobs, rotisserie… you can do pretty much anything with this including COOKING EGGS!! The only set back is that it is a square yes you have plenty of area for food because it has 3 levels but it is on the smaller size inside if you’re just using one rack. Great for dehydrating food/making jerky/fruit strips. Highly recommend

I love my Air Fryer except the direction for use is not that clear for me. I'm still learning how to operate it but I'm very satisfied so far. The cooking time is short and the food taste great!!

We had this Aria 10Qt Air Fryer Oven for a few days. We were going to replace our Ninja Foodi dual basket air fryer. However, we were unable to keep them for a few reasons. We got this air fryer for the design and the fact that it has shelves (racks). It worked really well when we tried cooking homemade breaded chicken tenders. It cleaned up easily after it cooled down a bit. However, we didn't keep them, yes, them, we ordered two (only opened one to try). The first thing we noticed is the smell when it got hot.. Like a burnt plastic-icy smell, it eased up a bit after using it.. However, the next two reasons are why they got returned. First off it got the countertop pretty warm where it was sitting. Also, we had it on the counter under a cabinet. There was 5 to 6 inches or so clearance between the bottom of the cabinet and the top of the machine. There was also about 5 inches from the back of the machine to the wall.. During use the underside of the cabinet and the wall got pretty warm.. My Ninja air fryer sat in the exact same spot and we never had that type of issue. So for those reasons, they got returned. If you have a way to protect your countertop and can use it in the open, this would probably work well for you, once you get past the smell stage.