Review: Exploring the Cosori Turbo Blaze Air Fryer

After reviewing dozens of air fryers, I'm excited to share my thoughts on the Cosori Turbo Blaze. This review is entirely unsponsored—I purchased the air fryer myself. After weeks of use, I’m ready to discuss its features, compare it to other models, and address some questions you might have.

Initial Impressions

Upon unboxing and using the Cosori Turbo Blaze, I was impressed with its design and functionality. Unlike previous models, this one lacks a shake reminder button. The absence of this feature prompted me to test whether flipping food is necessary.

Comparing Cosori Models

Cosori Dual Blaze vs. Turbo Blaze vs. Classic Pro II

• Capacity:

  • Turbo Blaze: 6.8 quart
  • Dual Blaze: 6 quart
  • Classic Pro II: 5.8 quart

• Design & Interface:

  • Turbo Blaze: Interface on top with large, clear buttons for temperature and time.
  • Pro II: Front interface, smaller display.
  • Dual Blaze: Smaller interface, also front-facing.

• Safety & Usability:

  • Turbo Blaze features a safety button to remove the basket, unlike the Pro II, which uses a slider.
  • Turbo Blaze and Dual Blaze both have a removable tray, but the Turbo Blaze tray is easier to clean.

Testing the Turbo Blaze

Grilled Cheese Experiment

I conducted a test to see if preheating affects the need to flip food. Typically, grilled cheese sandwiches require flipping halfway through. Here’s what I found:

1. Without Preheating: Uneven browning, required flipping.
2. With Preheating: Improved browning but still needed flipping.

The preheating seemed to help, but it didn't completely eliminate the need to flip.

Cookie Baking Test

I compared cookies baked in the Turbo Blaze and Pro II. The Turbo Blaze's bake function lowers the fan speed, providing a gentler cook. The results:

• Turbo Blaze cookies were slightly gooey at the bottom.
• Pro II cookies were a bit drier and more cooked on top due to the higher fan speed.

French Fry Comparison

Testing the Turbo Blaze and Dual Blaze with 2 lbs of fries:

• Turbo Blaze (preheated): More golden and slightly overcooked fries.
• Dual Blaze: Evenly cooked without preheating or shaking.

Exploring Fan Speed and Other Functions

The Turbo Blaze offers several preset functions that adjust fan speed:

• Reheat: Lower fan speed, quieter operation.
• Dehydrate: Low fan speed for gentle drying.
• Bake: Medium fan speed for balanced cooking.
• Proof & Warm: Very low fan speed, suitable for delicate items.

Final Test: Cooking Bacon

To test even cooking, I cooked bacon in all three air fryers without flipping:

• Turbo Blaze (preheated): Slightly less crunchy bacon.
• Pro II and Dual Blaze: Consistently crispy bacon.

Conclusion

The Cosori Turbo Blaze stands out for its user-friendly display, compact footprint, and adjustable fan speeds. While it doesn't revolutionize cooking compared to the Dual Blaze, it offers subtle improvements. The main downside is the lack of a shake reminder, which is missed for certain foods. However, preheating can mitigate some issues.

Further Reading and Recipes

• Air Fryer Buying Guide: Watch here
• Air Fryer Recipes: Explore here
• Air Fryer 101 Guide: Read here

Thank you for reading, and happy air frying!