Two independent baskets mean the chicken and the vegetables can actually finish cooking at the same time — a small thing that changes weeknight dinner considerably.
From $159.99as of Sep 5, 11:05 PM UTC
Why we picked it
The DualZone concept is genuinely practical: each basket has its own fan and heater, so you're not faking two zones through clever timing tricks.
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Our verdict
The DualZone concept is genuinely practical: each basket has its own fan and heater, so you're not faking two zones through clever timing tricks. The Smart Finish feature is the real draw — it staggers the cooking automatically so both foods are ready at once. Six cooking modes cover most of what a home cook needs from a countertop appliance. Less suited for solo cooks or anyone with limited counter space, since 8 quarts is a substantial footprint.
Best for: Families cooking weeknight meals who are tired of one thing going cold while the other finishes
What we like
Two fully independent 4-quart zones with separate fans and heaters
Smart Finish syncs different cook times so both foods are done together
Match Cook copies settings across both baskets for full 8-qt capacity at once
Six cooking modes: Air Fry, Air Broil, Roast, Bake, Reheat, and Dehydrate
Dishwasher-safe baskets and crisper plates
What to consider
At 8 quarts total, this is a large appliance — measure your counter space before ordering
Two separate baskets means two things to wash, even if both are dishwasher-safe
Best value for households cooking for multiple people; the capacity may be excessive for one or two
Product details
2 INDEPENDENT BASKETS: The original Air Fryer with 2 independent baskets, the XL air fryer lets you cook 2 foods, 2 ways, at the same time, eliminating back-to-back cooking like a traditional single-basket air fryer.
SMART FINISH & MATCH COOK: DualZone Technology allows you to choose between the Smart Finish feature, which unlocks cooking 2 foods 2 ways that finish at the same time, and the and a Match Cook button to easily copy settings across zones for full 8-qt capacity.
6-IN-1 FUNCTIONALITY: Includes 6 versatile cooking programs: Air Fry, Air Broil, Roast, Bake, Reheat, and Dehydrate. The baskets can be washed in the dishwasher or by hand.
XL CAPACITY: The 8-quart air fryer capacity lets you fit mains and sides at the same time for making quick family meals, or up to 4 lbs. of French fries or chicken wings.
SEPARATE HEATING ZONES: 2 independent 4-quart zones have their own cooking baskets, cyclonic fans, and rapid heaters.
EASY CLEANING: Easy-to-clean baskets and dishwasher-safe crisper plates.
LESS FAT: Up to 75% less fat than traditional air frying methods. Tested against hand-cut, deep-fried French fries.
Researched recommendationPublished May 19, 2026Updated August 13, 2026