Great size but it won't even cook one average sized potato to make fries, I had to add much more time and even then they did not come out well.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from cuisinart.comBy Cuisinart, April 20, 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience with the 2.6‑qt Basket Air Fryer (model AIR‑80), and we’re glad to hear the size worked well for your needs. For cooking potatoes or fries, we recommend cutting them into evenly sized pieces, lightly coating with oil, avoiding overcrowding the basket, and shaking or turning them halfway through cooking, as these steps can significantly impact results. Thank you for your feedback, as it helps us improve performance and features in future models.
This is a solid appliance and the bake and roast functions are great with something this size. The only issue is the vented plate doesn't sit evenly in the basket, so the food can tilt if you're not careful.
I am Very pleased with my new 2.6 quart Cuisinart air fryer! I had a large Ninja one before and although smaller this one works just as well as that one. I love that I can easily store it in a cabinet. The preset settings on it are very helpful. The quality of tube cooking is very good.