AIR FRYER OVEN REVIEW

Chefman Crispinator 7-in-1 8 QT Air Fryer Review

★★★★★ 4.7
4 owner reviews
8.4
Overall · #30 of 47

Crispiness8.7
Evenness8.5
Ease of use8.4
Noise7.9

Chefman’s flagship basket fryer, with TurboFry Pro air flow, a wide 90 to 450°F range and a ceramic basket you can watch through a window. Strong crisping for the money.

Capacity8 qt
Power1700W
Programs7
Warranty1 year
✓ What we liked
  • Fast, even crisping from TurboFry Pro
  • Wide 90 to 450°F range
  • Viewing window and auto shake reminder
✗ Worth noting
  • Square basket is a little tall to store
  • Push-fit crisper plate takes a moment to seat

How it tested

We ran the same battery of tests we use on every air fryer, from frozen chips to fresh wings and roast veg. Here is how it scored on each.

Crispiness — 8.7

Chips and wings crisped up deeply, helped by the strong airflow and the high top temperature.

Crispy food fresh from the air fryer

Evenness — 8.5

Even browning across the 8-quart basket, with the shake reminder keeping loads level.

Ease of use & cleanup — 8.4

The ceramic basket wipes clean and is dishwasher safe. The touch panel is clear.

Noise — 7.9

A firm hum at full power that settles down over time.

Design & build

A tidy unit with a ceramic-lined basket and a clear window. It is tall, so mind low cupboards.

Who it’s for

✓ Buy it if…
  • You want strong crisping on a budget
  • You cook for a family
✗ Look elsewhere if…
  • Bench space is very tight
  • You want a metal-basket build

Full specifications

Capacity8 qt
Power1700W
Programs7
Temp range90-450°F
AccessoriesCeramic basket, viewing window
Dishwasher safeYes
ModelC38-8W7
Warranty1 year

Our verdict

The Crispinator 7-in-1 is the pick of Chefman’s range for outright crisping. The airflow and 450°F top setting punch above the price.

It is a value brand, so the build is plastic-heavy and the basket is tall. For the results per pound it is hard to fault.

How it compares

It adds bake, broil and dehydrate over the 6-in-1 Crispinator. A dual-basket Chefman is the pick if you want two zones.

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Frequently asked

What extra modes does the 7-in-1 have?

Bake, broil and dehydrate on top of the core air fry settings.

Is the basket non-toxic?

Yes. It uses a nonstick ceramic coating.

Marcus Bell, Appliance reviewer
Reviewed by Marcus Bell, Appliance reviewer
AirFryer Ovens test kitchen · Bought at retail, never supplied by the brand

Every oven runs the same five stages: preheat timing, a frozen chip crispiness run, a full tray evenness test, a full load cook, then noise, energy and cleanup. Scores carry the same weighting on every model, so commission never moves a ranking.

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Owner reviews

4.7
★★★★★
4 verified reviews

★★★★☆

Easy to clean and simple to use.

Sara J. · Jul 2026

★★★★☆

Loads of room and the window is handy. It is tall though.

Nina P. · Jul 2026

★★★★★

The 450 degree setting makes chips properly crunchy.

Owen D. · Jul 2026

★★★★★

Crisps as well as fryers twice the price. Great value.

Gary W. · Jul 2026

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