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Hamilton Beach - 2.6qt Digital Air Fryer - Gray
Average customer rating
4.6
(39 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 39 reviews
5 Stars
29
4 Stars
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93%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for Hamilton Beach - 2.6qt Digital Air Fryer - Gray
Customer Rating
4
Handy appliance, great for one or two
on October 9, 2019
Posted by: coffeediva
from Minnesota
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Finally had the time to use my air fryer this busy fall.This machine cooks items well; I've never used one before so am still learning what things should look like, how long to cook, etc. I like that is has well lit controls and the ability to adjust the time and temperature.
Size-wise it is great for one or two servings which fits my needs.The non-stick pan and basket make cleaning up easy. I struggle to get the pan/basket to seat back in correctly after shaking the food so the fryer will continue cooking. Takes me several attempts.
I am still learning how to program it/set it to cook how I want. I seem to end up turning it off after adding minutes or degrees to the programmed setting I want to use, instead of starting the cooking. That's probably me, though.
The one downside for me is the plastic smell during operation. I've only had the chance to use it three times, so hopefully that will dissipate over time.
Friends who use air fryers have told me it will eventually replace my toaster oven. We'll see. I love my HB toaster oven so I think the air fryer will be a side adjunct to it.
Size-wise it is great for one or two servings which fits my needs.The non-stick pan and basket make cleaning up easy. I struggle to get the pan/basket to seat back in correctly after shaking the food so the fryer will continue cooking. Takes me several attempts.
I am still learning how to program it/set it to cook how I want. I seem to end up turning it off after adding minutes or degrees to the programmed setting I want to use, instead of starting the cooking. That's probably me, though.
The one downside for me is the plastic smell during operation. I've only had the chance to use it three times, so hopefully that will dissipate over time.
Friends who use air fryers have told me it will eventually replace my toaster oven. We'll see. I love my HB toaster oven so I think the air fryer will be a side adjunct to it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting hamiltonbeach.com
Customer Rating
5
Air Fryer
on October 10, 2019
Posted by: MarieLedet
from Franklinton, Louisiana
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this product, it is so nice to eat fried chicken without oil. The flavors are better than deep fried in oil. I have cooked homemade french fries, sweet potatoes, fish sticks, and my next food to try will be a Rib Eye steak.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting hamiltonbeach.com
Customer Rating
5
Easy reader digital display, No oil left in unit.
on October 12, 2019
Posted by: Robeader53
from Ohio
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've been researching air fryers since I've heard how healthy they can be when cooking food items. My family was excited to have chicken wings and I was excited over how easy it was to clean after the machine cooled. The instruction maunal said you could fit six whole wings but I could only put five in in order to give them room to cook and crisp. The wings turned out crispy and tasty and only took 18 minutes. I found it helpful the have a large digital display and the temperature control was very visible. I've made french fries. Using the manuals instructions of only putting in a half a package, approximately 8 ounces. They were nice and crisp and tasty. It took 15 minutes to cook. The size is average so it doesn't take up a lot of space and kept on the counter since it doesn't have standing oil in it.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting hamiltonbeach.com
Customer Rating
5
Digital Air Fryer Model 35051
on October 14, 2019
Posted by: Sybf
from Los Angeles ,CA
Gender:Female
Some of the wonderful features of the digital air fryer:
• Digital display with 6 pre-programmed settings
• Easy-to-clean nonstick food basket
• 6 pre-programmed settings - One touch is all it takes to cook French fries, chicken, seafood, steak, baked goods, and veggies to perfection
• Manual mode - Select your own cooking time and temperature
• Removable nonstick basket - For easy cleanup
• Audible beep when cooking is done
• Cool-touch handle
• Digital display with 6 pre-programmed settings
• Easy-to-clean nonstick food basket
• 6 pre-programmed settings - One touch is all it takes to cook French fries, chicken, seafood, steak, baked goods, and veggies to perfection
• Manual mode - Select your own cooking time and temperature
• Removable nonstick basket - For easy cleanup
• Audible beep when cooking is done
• Cool-touch handle
The Hamilton Beach air fryer is a wonderful addition to a household.
The versatility of the air fryer is endless. When you need to cook a meal in less than 15 to 20 minutes, this appliance is for you. It is a healthy option to frying food.
The versatility of the air fryer is endless. When you need to cook a meal in less than 15 to 20 minutes, this appliance is for you. It is a healthy option to frying food.
I tried out three different recipes.
1) Chicken wings using lemon pepper and garlic salt and a little oil .I cooked the chicken wings at 400deg F for 8 minutes per side until the chicken wings were crisp and golden brown. Recipe taken from Natasha’s kitchen.
2) Air Fryer Buttery Corn-on-the –Cob (Recipe from The Hamilton Beach test kitchen) the corn was cooked at 400 deg for 13-15 minutes turning half way through the cooking process. I added butter and parsley to add to the taste once the corn was cooked..
The corn was crunchy and had a taste similar to grilling the corn on the BBQ.
The corn was crunchy and had a taste similar to grilling the corn on the BBQ.
3) Air fryer Parmesan fries (recipe from Hamilton Beach test kitchen) the fries came out golden brown and crispy. Russet potatoes are recommended. The fries are cooked at 400 deg
For 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes or until fries are golden brown”
For 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes or until fries are golden brown”
It is completely safe to remove the basket to shake the fries. The air Fryer turns off and will restart once you replace the basket at the place you interrupted the process.
I love the air fryer and my next recipe I will tackle is a boxed cake recipe. The air fryer is easy to clean.
My only recommendation I have is that the cord is too short and I had to find a convenient place to use the Air fryer.
The appliance will be my first go to choice when cooking a meal.
I love the air fryer and my next recipe I will tackle is a boxed cake recipe. The air fryer is easy to clean.
My only recommendation I have is that the cord is too short and I had to find a convenient place to use the Air fryer.
The appliance will be my first go to choice when cooking a meal.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting hamiltonbeach.com
Customer Rating
4
Air Fryer
on October 14, 2019
Posted by: comfycozy22
from Glen Burnie Md.
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I got this about a week ago, because of my schedule I didn't have a chance to use it for a few days and honestly I wasn't sure how so I got a recipe from the website {Rib-Eye Steak with Gorgonzola cheese , the thing is the recipe says to turn the steaks half way through the cooking but when I turned them I couldn't get the cooking to resume until the fryer cooled somewhat then I could get it to finish, the steaks were good but I should have been able to resume cooking right away instead of waiting to continue / I am sure there is a way but couldn't find any thin in the instructions and customer service was closed when this happened and at this point with my schedule I haven't had a chance to call during their hours , I am sure it is a simple solution and will continue to work with it other than that I really like it my only problem for now is I will try not to cook anything I have to turn over till I figure it out
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting hamiltonbeach.com
Customer Rating
5
Excellent Intro Model
on October 14, 2019
Posted by: MomInspected
from North Carolina
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I've been wanting to try an air fryer since so many folks seem to be in love with theirs. Let me say the Hamilton Beach digital model exceeded my expectations! I had concerns about a lengthy learning curve, but there was no need. After a couple test runs, I am confident I can get some tasty mileage out of this appliance. So far I have made mozzarella sticks, brussel sprouts, bacon, chicken nuggets, & chicken wings. Every one of those came out picture perfect and delicious! I can see this fitting easily into my regular cooking routine with very little hassle. I've seen recipes for air fryer muffins and even oatmeal online that I'm trying next. I am excited about the potential dishes with this thing. It's not one of those one - trick ponies! I love that this air fryer doesn't eat up a ton of real estate on the counter either. Suffice to say, this air fryer and I have hit it off! I can't wait to try so much more! If I absolutely HAD to be nitpicky, I'd ask for a digital timer that is in individual temp number increments instead of 25 degree increments, and dishwasher safe basket and pan. Neither of these are deal breakers though, overall I'm pretty happy with this little machine! Thanks Hamilton Beach! I'm another satisfied customer!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting hamiltonbeach.com
Customer Rating
5
Former skeptic now a huge fan!
on October 15, 2019
Posted by: lawyerly
from washington, dc
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was leery of adding yet another appliance in my kitchen. But the health benefits of oil free frying convinced me to try the air fryer. Consider me sold! Three different recipes and counting. My repertoire expands as my waistline shrinks. This appliance turns out consistently excellent results with dry rubs—from thinly sliced meats to thick chicken breasts. Although the crunch isn’t Popeye level, it’s still pretty good when you think healthy foods vs artery cloggers.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting hamiltonbeach.com
Customer Rating
5
Fast, easy, NO mess!
on October 15, 2019
Posted by: Annabanana
from Minneapolis, MN
Gender:Female
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Every storage space in my kitchen is occupied, so adding a new appliance means something else goes to a storage closet. Out went the bread baker, and the Hamilton Beach Air Fryer moved in. It’s pretty big, and fairly heavy, but I’ll use it at least several times a week (maybe every day?) and all year long. Does it work? YES! You get fried crispness without an “oil bath.” The Air Fryer works so fast, the food it crisps is so good, and it cleans so easily. The included instructions are easy to read as is the digital display on the unit. It cooks food in minutes, even frozen food. I was concerned about cleanup, as in “fried equals big mess.” There is NO mess, because there is very little or no oil! The pan and removable basket have a non-stick coating so all they need is a swish with soapy water, a rinse and wipe. Using the Air Fryer to cook crisp food is FAST and EASY and the results are great!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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