NutriChef Air Fryer 13 Quart
- Capacity: 13.7 quarts
- Wattage: 1200 watts
- Output Wattage: 1200 watts
- Inner Material: Stainless Steel
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ASIN: B07LBGDTCQModel: PKAIRFR48.5Category: Air Fryers
Overview
A 13-quart glass bowl and see-through lid set the NutriChef PKAIRFR48.5 apart from basket-style fryers, adding bake, roast, steam, grill and defrost functions through 1200 watts of infrared convection heat.
- 13-quart glass bowl, 1200W infrared convection
- Functions: air fry, bake, roast, steam, grill, defrost
- 360-degree see-through lid
- No preheat or thaw needed per NutriChef
Pros and cons
- Glass bowl lets you watch food cook
- Replaces steamer, rotisserie and fryer functions
- No preheating needed before cooking
- Easy to clean compared to basket fryers
- Handle feels less sturdy than rest of unit
- Interior light is bright and hard to view
- Some units arrive with heating or fan defects
Performance notes
The handle is reported by at least one buyer as feeling less sturdy than the rest of the build, though it held up through their initial testing period.
Specifications
| Brand | NutriChef |
|---|---|
| Model | PKAIRFR48.5 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 12.8 poundslower than 54% of 47 air fryers |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 13.7 quartshigher than 73% of 96 air fryers |
| Output Wattage | 1200 wattslower than 88% of 53 air fryers |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1200 wattslower than 93% of 57 air fryers |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Inner Material | Stainless Steel |
| Has Nonstick Coating | No |
| Material | Plastic, Stainless Steel |
| Color | White |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Control type | Manual, Touch |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | No |
| Air Frying Technology | Air Frying |
| Part Number | PKAIRFR48.5 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Bake, Broil, Defrost, Roast, Steam |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash |
Closest rivals on specs
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Frequently asked questions
Does the NutriChef PKAIRFR48.5 need preheating?
No, NutriChef states it does not require preheating or thawing frozen meat before cooking.
What functions does the NutriChef PKAIRFR48.5 have besides air frying?
It also defrosts, broils, roasts, bakes, steams and grills, per the manufacturer's listed functions.