Nuwave Brio Air Fryer 6 Quart
- Size: 6 quarts
- Max Temperature Setting: 400 °F
- Min Temperature Setting: 50 °F
- Wattage: 1800 watts
Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A versatile multi-function air fryer that owners lean on daily for more than just frying, with the main friction point being a basket-release mechanism that trips people up before they read the manual.
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ASIN: B07Z6RHKFVCategory: Air Fryers
Overview
A 6-quart digital air fryer built around a fast-cycling internal thermometer that Nuwave says checks temperature 120 times a second to hold the set point. It adjusts from 50 to 400 degrees F in 5 degree steps and includes a removable basket divider plus a non-stick grill pan for indoor grilling.
The exterior gets hot enough during use that more than one reviewer mentioned burn marks from bumping the edges, so oven mitts are worth keeping nearby.
- 6-quart capacity fits about 2 lbs of fries or a 3.5 lb chicken
- Internal thermometer checks temperature 120 times per second
- 50 to 400 degree F range adjustable in 5 degree steps
- Removable divider basket plus included non-stick grill pan
Who it's for
Cooks who want one countertop unit that covers frying, baking, toasting, and indoor grilling for two to four people, given the 6-quart basket suits about 2 pounds of fries or a 3.5 pound chicken. Not the pick for anyone who wants the simplest possible single-function fryer, since the basket and divider take a moment to learn.
Pros and cons
- Handles frying, baking, toasting, reheat, and indoor grilling in one unit
- Basket divider lets you cook two foods at once
- Around 100 built-in cooking presets
- Grill pan is dishwasher-safe and non-stick
- Exterior surfaces get very hot during use
- Basket release mechanism isn't obvious until you read the manual
- One long-term owner found the interior coating began flaking after six years
Performance notes
The unit relies on a temperature probe and a rapid internal sensing loop to correct for drift while cooking, aiming to hold whatever temperature is set. The stainless mesh Fry Pan Basket has holes in its walls so heated air moves around food from multiple sides rather than just from below.
Specifications
| Brand | Nuwave |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Size | 6 quartslower than 55% of 23 air fryers |
| Item Weight | 18.4 poundshigher than 80% of 47 air fryers |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Max Temperature Setting | 400 °F |
| Min Temperature Setting | 50 °Flower than 96% of 29 air fryers |
| Output Wattage | 1800 wattshigher than 83% of 53 air fryers |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1800 wattshigher than 80% of 57 air fryers |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Inner Material | Stainless Steel |
| Has Nonstick Coating | Yes |
| Material | Non-Stick |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | No |
| Other details | |
| Control type | Touch |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Air Frying Technology | Air Frying |
| Part Number | 37001 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Indoor |
| Special Features | Manual |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash |
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Frequently asked questions
What size food does the Nuwave Brio 6-quart handle?
Nuwave lists it as suited to about 2 pounds of fries or a 3.5 pound chicken, sized for couples or small families.