Cosori Iconic review: The most stylish air fryer your countertop needs.

      **Cosori Iconic**

      **MSRP:** $249.00

      “The Iconic performs just as well as any other air fryer in its category, yet it's the only one I'd truly want to display on my counter.”

      **Pros:**

      - Attractive stainless steel design

      - Highly functional app

      - 5-year warranty

      **Cons:**

      - Similar cooking performance is available for much less

      - No specific preheat setting

      - Stainless steel easily shows fingerprints

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      **Instant Insight:** The most aesthetically pleasing air fryer on the market.

      Air fryers have been a staple on kitchen counters for years, but they generally lack visual appeal. The market is filled with bulky plastic models that cook efficiently but resemble office machinery. The 6.5-quart Cosori Iconic distinguishes itself with its polished and brushed stainless steel finish.

      At $249, the Iconic is Cosori's priciest air fryer, and the company clarifies what you're paying for. Beneath its stainless exterior, it shares many components with Cosori’s TurboBlaze, which costs about $120 less. Both models have the same basket, a 5-speed DC motor, and six cooking modes. The Iconic, however, adds a premium build, a PFAS-free ceramic nonstick basket, a tempered glass control panel, Wi-Fi capabilities, and a leading 5-year warranty.

      Thus, the main question regarding the Iconic was never about its cooking capabilities, which are impressive; instead, it was whether the enhanced aesthetics justify the higher price. After a month of use, I believe the answer is affirmative for a certain type of consumer. The Iconic cooks as well as any competitor, but it’s the only air fryer I’d be happy to leave on display.

      **Cosori Iconic Specifications:**

      - **Capacity:** 6.5 quarts (serves 3 to 5 individuals)

      - **Basket:** 9.5 x 9.5 inches, 4.75 inches deep (3.5 inches with crisper plate)

      - **Price (MSRP):** $249

      - **Dimensions:** 14.8 x 11.8 x 11.6 inches (including handle)

      - **Weight:** 14.1 pounds

      - **Power:** 1,725W

      - **Temperature Range:** 90 to 450 degrees Fahrenheit

      - **Cooking Modes:** Air Fry, Roast, Bake, Dehydrate, Proof, Reheat

      - **Motor:** 5-speed DC motor (approximately 700 to 3,600 RPM)

      - **Materials:** 304 stainless steel basket, 430 stainless steel exterior, tempered glass panel

      - **Nonstick Coating:** PFAS-free ceramic (both basket and crisper plate are dishwasher safe)

      - **Smart Features:** Wi-Fi, VeSync app, voice control

      - **Warranty:** 5-year limited on main unit (1-year on basket and crisper plate)

      **Cosori Iconic Design: The Key Feature**

      **Overview:** A stainless steel masterpiece amidst a sea of plastic appliances.

      Cosori claims that 96 percent of the Iconic’s visible surfaces are metal, and it clearly shows. The base has a square shape with rounded corners, the upper half is sleek and shiny, while the vertical sections use a brushed texture that minimizes reflections. Despite the metal construction, the body remains cool during cooking, with heat mainly concentrated at the rear exhaust and the top area near the heating element. The handle is made from plastic for this reason and also stays cool.

      Featuring a tempered glass control panel with touch-responsive buttons that light up during use, the display indicates the current cooking mode and even shows a live fan speed reading—a detail I appreciate given the machine's variable fan capabilities. It also has a Shake button that illuminates and buzzes during cooking, reminding you when to shake your food, and if you wander off, the app can alert your phone.

      The basket follows a conventional drawer design and includes a removable crisper plate resting on silicone feet about an inch above the base, allowing hot air to circulate beneath the food and not just from above. Both components feature the PFAS-free ceramic coating and are dishwasher safe. The ceramic coating is important because it prevents sticking to bare metal; every air fryer requires some form of nonstick surface, and Cosori achieves this without PFAS. Additionally, the basket's design is significant; at around 9.5 inches square, it is wide and shallow, maximizing the single-layer cooking that air frying depends on.

      A couple of practical considerations: The Iconic requires a counter space of 14.8 by 11.8 inches, along with an additional 5 inches of clearance on all sides when in use, making it unsuitable for low cabinets. The stainless steel surface tends to pick up fingerprints easily, though they can be easily wiped away.

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      **Cosori Iconic Cooking Performance: Quick, Crispy, and