Is the Cosori Iconic Air Fryer Worth It?
Based on tests by Tom's Guide (May 2026). How we score
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Why
Tom's Guide gave the Iconic 5 out of 5 after months as the reviewer's go-to for chicken dinners: "Every meal I've cooked in it has been delicious and cooked to perfection." The catches are small: the "Motor can be too powerful that you'll need to adjust cook times," there's no window ("A viewing window would be wonderful here"), the app can't start it remotely, and the cord is short. What you're paying for is the stainless steel body, the app and a 5-year warranty. Tom's Guide rated the Cosori TurboBlaze 4 stars, calling it "a lot more hit than miss" and "excellent value for money," and America's Test Kitchen rated the TurboBlaze Highly Recommended. Splurge if you want a stainless steel air fryer with a long warranty; save if you just want crisp results.
Cosori Iconic warranty: 5 years of manufacturer support
Cheaper alternatives, scored against the Cosori Iconic
TurboBlaze 9-in-1 Air Fryer, 6 Qt
From 1 tester: Tom's Guide
From 1 tester: Tom's Guide
Tom's Guide rated it 4 out of 5 after two weeks: a whole chicken "was beautifully moist without drying out, and the skin was crispy," wedges came out crisp, and cleanup was easy. Its verdict: "a lot more hit than miss," with "excellent value for money." America's Test Kitchen rated it Highly Recommended; it "made evenly golden chicken cutlets." Compared with the Iconic, it has a matte finish rather than stainless steel, and its listing states no warranty.
Sources: Tom's Guide: Cosori TurboBlaze Air Fryer review (Aug. 16, 2024), Tom's Guide: Cosori Iconic Air Fryer review (May 30, 2026), America's Test Kitchen: The Best Air Fryers (updated Jan. 15, 2026)
Common questions
Is the Cosori Iconic worth it?
It's a very good air fryer: Tom's Guide gave it 5 stars and had nothing negative to say about the cooking. But Cosori's cheaper TurboBlaze also got 4 stars from Tom's Guide and a Highly Recommended rating from America's Test Kitchen. The Iconic's extra cost buys a stainless steel body, app control and a 5-year warranty.
Does the Cosori Iconic cook faster than other air fryers?
Tom's Guide found its cook times shorter than recipes suggest, which it credits to the DC motor, so expect to check food early at first. Its reviewer slightly overcooked a steak and scorched the top of a cheesecake before adjusting.
Sources: Tom's Guide: Cosori Iconic Air Fryer review (May 30, 2026), Tom's Guide: Cosori TurboBlaze Air Fryer review (Aug. 16, 2024), America's Test Kitchen: The Best Air Fryers (updated Jan. 15, 2026), Manufacturer specs via Amazon listing
