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COSORI Pro LE Air Fryer 5 qt

Editor's choice🍗 Fits a whole chicken
4.7 out of 5 · 35,755 ratings on Amazon
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  • 5 qt
  • 1500 W
  • 170–450 °F
  • 9 programs · digital touchscreen panel
  • 10 lb · 10.8 x 14.4 in of counter
  • 1-year warranty

Verdict

The best value: our default recommendation. Most households of 2 to 4 people who want a touchscreen, quiet operation and a good price without giving up capacity.

Editor ratingScores from 0 to 10 computed from the catalog specs. These are not manufacturer data.

  • Capacity5/10
  • Power8/10
  • Versatility10/10
  • Ease of use9/10
  • Compact size7/10
  • Value for money9/10

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Capacity and servings
FormatSingle basket
Capacity5 qt (4.7 L approx.)
Number of baskets1
Fits a whole chickenYes
Power and temperature
Power1500 W
Power supply120 V / 60 Hz
Temperature range170 – 450 °F
Programs and panel
Preset functions9
ProgramsAir Fry, Roast, Bake, Broil, Reheat, Frozen, Vegetables, Bacon, Shrimp
Panel typeDigital touchscreen
Visibility and connectivity
Window to see the foodNo
Interior lightNo
Recipe appYes
Wi-Fi / remote controlNo
Cleaning and materials
Basket materialPFAS-free nonstick basket + removable crisper plate
Dishwasher safeYes
Included accessories
  • 5 qt basket
  • Removable crisper plate
  • VeSync app access with 100+ recipes
Dimensions
Weight10 lb
Dimensions10.8 W x 14.4 D x 12 H
Counter footprint10.8 x 14.4
Warranty
Manufacturer warranty1 year(s)
Other manufacturer data
PantallaCristal templado tactil con 9 funciones de un toque
RuidoTecnologia Air Whisper: por debajo de 55 dB
Aviso para agitarRecordatorio de sacudir la cesta a mitad de coccion
AppVeSync (recetas y ajustes; este modelo no tiene wifi para control remoto)

Analysis

The 5-quart COSORI Pro LE is what we default to when someone says "I just want a good air fryer, nothing complicated." It gets almost everything that matters right: 5 qt is enough for a small family or a medium chicken, the tempered-glass touchscreen has 9 one-touch programs (frozen, vegetables, bacon, shrimp and more) and it reaches 450 F for broiling and roasting.

What sets it apart from a Ninja AF101 is the convenience: a touchscreen instead of buttons, a reminder to shake the basket halfway through, access to the VeSync app with over a hundred recipes and, above all, a notably low noise level thanks to Air Whisper technology (under 55 dB, very noticeable in an open kitchen).

It has no Wi-Fi for remote control (that is the "Pro LE" line's Wi-Fi model, not this one) and no window to see the food. But for what it costs, it is hard to ask for more. It is the best-value pick in this comparison.

Pros

  • Best value in the group
  • Glass touchscreen with 9 one-touch functions
  • Very quiet (under 55 dB)
  • 5 qt: fits a medium chicken
  • Shake reminder and a recipe app

Cons

  • No Wi-Fi for remote control (that is a different model in the line)
  • No window or interior light
  • 170 F minimum temperature: less fine for dehydrating than the Ninja

Ideal for: Most households of 2 to 4 people who want a touchscreen, quiet operation and a good price without giving up capacity.

What buyers say

A 4.7 average across nearly 36,000 ratings. Buyers stress how quiet it is, the roughly 4-minute preheat and how intuitive it is even for someone who had never used an air fryer. Several chose it to cut oil from their diet and say they succeeded. They describe the size as "perfect" to keep on the counter.

  • C. RaptisVerified purchaseCalificado en Estados Unidos el 23 de mayo de 2026

    Small enough for the counter. Very easy to clean. I use a small piece of aluminum foil when making pizza or chicken nuggets. I follow the food directions for cooking and it comes out pretty good. If you don’t have 1, you need it. It makes everything about cooking so simple, fast and efficient. No issues with this particular model. Highly recommended.

  • Frank BaroneVerified purchaseCalificado en Estados Unidos el 13 de febrero de 2026

    The simple intuitive design makes cooking with this air fryer a real pleasure. As someone who has never used an air fryer, I found learning how to use it very easy. My main reason for buying it was to reduce the amount of oil in my diet from deep fried foods. Every time I fill my deep fryer it costs $13 to $15 in the USA, but with the air fryer many foods only require a light misting of oil. I use an oil pump sprayer that significantly reduces oil cost. I figure the thing will pay for itself in oil and energy cost with the year. Now I don't have to heat up my kitchen in the hot summer with a big gas oven just to hear a few fries or roast some chicken. The speed, cooking functions, timer and heat levels are perfect for what I use it for. I love the way this thing makes crispy chicken wings, frozen battered fish, onion rings and French Fries (Crisps for the UK folks) and OMG! you should see all the amazing recipes I've discovered for this thing. It's like going on a culinary adventure everyday trying out all the new things I can make with it. Now here's the part I really love about it,.. the way it's built. I totally dismantled it and examined every part, every component, safety features, and the circuit board. (I'm weird like that) Actually I went much deeper into it. Then I did some research on replacement parts available. Then I studied the design looking for that "Built in obsolescence", you know, that one thing most manufactures build into stuff to make the item fail after a set period of time. I could find any! The ceramic coating on the cooking surfaces is really good, I wouldn't use abrasive cleaners on it so everything will glide and slide nicely. It cleans really easy but there are some areas between the handle and outside of the shaker pan that can't be accessed without taking the handle off. I recommend doing that once a month if you use it a lot or more if something nasty gets between there. Don't buy the model that has app control or notifications, it's gimmicky and unnecessary. If you've never used an air fryer, after a small learning period, it will be your new favorite kitchen appliance.

  • M.A E.Verified purchaseCalificado en Estados Unidos el 15 de febrero de 2023

    This was an excellent purchase. Very user friendly, easy to maintain and clean. The overall size of the COSORI Air Fryer 5 QT is perfect for small to large size cooking. I am not a fan of too many kitchen appliances but I will say that this is well worth the investment for what it does and the rewards that it yields to your time management, nutrition and economic needs. Overall design and color is sleek, and simple, a little more boxy for my taste and space availability but I am able to live with it for the benefits that it yields. Food experimentation was successful each time. The lamb chops came out excellent although I would try a lower temperature to begin the cooking process and finish it with the preset temperature at a shorter interval. The steak fries was also an excellent tester that passed the experimentation. The giant prawns cooked to the exact specification of tenderness on the preset temperature for seafood. This appliance is powerful from the standpoint of its cooking ability. I can put the ingredients in an 20-30 minutes later its done to the perfection that I require without having to spare a moment to keep an eye on it while I am busy with another task. I especially enjoy the fact that it is an easy to clean and maintain kitchen appliance. The basket is easy to clean even after it cools down and the crustiness from the food hardens. A quick soak in warm soapy water after the basket cools down and soft sponge does the trick. No residue of smell left in the pan at all. The inner housing can be easily wiped down with a damp cloth when the entire appliance cools down makes for easy maintenance - no more than 1 minute. It does make a huge difference in the prep and cooking when you need a quick and healthy meal after a long day of work. The COSORI 5 quart was the best after looking at a plethora of other air fryers and also having tested with my sister's (not COSORI brand). The cooking basket height and width is excellent - spacious cooking, especially if you like pans that give you room to maneuver the ingredients. The overall size of the appliance for the countertop would be slightly larger for a small kitchen with less countertop space but if you have room to spare you would hardly notice it taking up room; but for what this appliance does, I would say that the space issue becomes a non-issue. The initial and subsequent cooking in the air fryer did not yield an odd smell that you would normally get from non-stick surfaces. I did follow the suggestion to preheat and I did it with a bowl of water-vinegar solution in the air fryer for about 20 min cycle two times. The price point for this appliance was reasonable especially for what you are getting. HIGHLY recommend this particular model of COSORI.

  • Maple LadyVerified purchaseCalificado en Estados Unidos el 11 de agosto de 2026

    This is our second Cosori Air Fryer and it continues as the best appliance we have purchased lately. My husband cooks his own meals and this is his "go to" heat source. He uses it daily for dinner when cooking beef or chicken or pork. It is easy to use and very versatile. With the ready made parchment liners he can easily keep it clean and it fits perfectly under one of the cupboards next to the stove.

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