An air fryer's whole reputation rides on fries and chicken nuggets — but plenty of buyers are actually asking a bigger question: can it replace real cooking, like a steak dinner, a whole roast chicken or a piece of salmon? We read through the reviews on the #1 bestselling Cosori TurboBlaze (21,099 ratings, 4.8★) to find out.
What the reviews actually say
We read through both the critical and positive reviews on the Cosori TurboBlaze specifically for how it handles meat, fish and produce.
What works — meat and fish
The praise is specific, not vague. One owner reported cooking "a 5 pound whole chicken in it (the 6 quart size)," calling the result reliable after six months of regular use. Another said they've made "very tender ribeye steaks, and excellent french fries." A third reviewer specifically praised the fish results: "Fish, salmon especially, is cooked to restaurant quality" — and noted the PFAS-free ceramic coating was the reason they picked this model over a cheaper one.
Where it struggles — vegetables
The same reviewer who praised the fish results was candid about vegetables: "even though I have followed instructions for vegetables, not one has turned out well... I think vegetables are tricky." That's a useful contrast — meat and fish come out consistently well by reviewer accounts, but don't expect the included recipe book's vegetable instructions to be foolproof out of the box; some trial and error is normal.
The reviewed product
Cosori TurboBlaze 9-in-1 Air Fryer (6 Qt)
Reviewers report strong, consistent results cooking meat and fish specifically — whole chicken, ribeye steak and restaurant-quality salmon are all called out by name. Vegetables are the one category where reviewers say the included recipe guidance falls short, requiring some independent experimentation.
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Does the Cosori TurboBlaze work well for cooking meat and fish?
Yes — reviewers describe consistently strong results with meat and fish specifically. One owner cooked a 5-pound whole chicken in the 6-quart size, another reported "very tender ribeye steaks," and a third called their salmon "cooked to restaurant quality." These are specific, repeated results rather than vague praise.
Does the Cosori TurboBlaze cook vegetables well?
This is the one honest weak spot in the reviews. One detailed reviewer who praised the meat and fish results was candid that "even though I have followed instructions for vegetables, not one has turned out well" and described vegetables as "tricky" compared to protein. Expect to experiment with your own times and temperatures rather than relying entirely on the included recipe book for produce.
Is the PFAS-free ceramic coating a real reason to choose this model?
Yes, for at least one detailed reviewer it was the deciding factor: "I picked this one because of its PFAS-free coating. I could have gone a size smaller but the smaller size didn't claim to be PFAS-free." If a non-toxic coating matters to you, that's specifically what the TurboBlaze is built and reviewed on.
Can the Cosori TurboBlaze cook a whole chicken?
Yes — one reviewer specifically reported cooking a 5-pound whole chicken in the 6-quart size, noting the appliance "has been super reliable" after about six months of ownership. Just keep in mind you'll need to size the bird to fit the basket, since anything you'd cook in a full oven has to be scaled down proportionally.
Do small foods fall through the basket rack?
It can happen — one reviewer noted that "small food items, such as fries, can end up slipping between the grates of the cooking rack inside," though they added it wasn't a major issue overall. If you're cooking a lot of small-cut items, a parchment liner (several reviewers mention using one) solves this and also makes cleanup easier.
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