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Looks aren’t everything, but it goes a long way in helping this smart air fryer live up to its name.
Plastic has been a large part of traditional products Air fryer designs, which comes with its share of problems. Plastic has the ability to collect grease, dirt and fingerprints. Aesthetically, plastic doesn’t always complement other kitchenware, especially if you’re spending on luxury art pieces. That’s why many air fryer brands are now increasing the amount of… glass In their products or switch to Toaster oven sets To reduce the use of plastic.
VeSync is betting on something more elegant: a premium stainless steel look. Its latest model, the 6.5L Kosori is creativewas recently shown in Consumer Electronics Show 2026. I’ve been testing the Iconic for the past few weeks, and I’m quite impressed with the design. Let’s get straight to what I like and don’t like about the Cosori Iconic.
The Cosori Iconic design is exceptional
Other than the touch controls, the Cosori Iconic toaster feels like an intentional throwback to vintage toaster designs from the 1940s.
I don’t usually think about aesthetics when it comes to this Small kitchen tools Because the job has priority. But even I have to admit that the curves of the Cosori Iconic’s brushed stainless steel are key to its appeal. The vertical exterior surfaces feature polished, non-reflective stainless steel. The flat black glass control panel on top of the unit is equally eye-catching, though I had to stop myself from storing things on it more than once.
The exterior is fairly easy to clean with a damp cloth, although you may need a stainless steel cleaner to remove fingerprints and stubborn dirt from the polished steel. In most cases, I found a soft, dry cloth to be more than enough to polish the glass and the round section directly above the basket compartment.
Every surface inside the Iconic Air Fryer is made of brushed steel, except for the heating element, which has the same non-stick coating as the inner basket.
Unlike the non-stick coating on my existing air fryer, I’m happy to report that you can wipe most of them clean oil Wipe off residue with a cloth or paper towel. For everything else, you can put the entire basket and vegetable plate in the dishwasher. I usually wash it by hand to leave room for other dirty dishes.
I cooked several things in a row without cleaning the basket, and grease accumulated on the sides. Removing these stubborn spots of dirt only takes a few minutes using a safe, non-stick cleaning pad. I highly recommend Wash the basket After the final payment for each Air fryer meal To prevent sticky build-up.
In terms of features, the Cosori Iconic is not far behind the brand’s other air fryer models.
Unlike CNET’s best air fryer, the… Crispy ninjaThe Iconic 6.5L Basket is not something you can put in the refrigerator.
The Cosori Iconic measures approximately 15″ x 12″, so you’ll need a spacious countertop or cabinet for storage when not in use.
The basket gets very hot during cooking, so place it on a hot pad or heat-safe surface when removing it. Although the manual says not to touch the sides of the air fryer while it is running, I did not notice excessive heating in the case during my time with the unit. However, it is always smart to be safe by avoiding the sides of the machine while using it.
Great controls and a useful mobile app
As long as you have space on the counter, it wouldn’t hurt to display this amazing machine.
90 degrees to 450°F Temperature range covers expected Air fryer settings: Air frying, roasting, baking, dehydrating, proofing and reheating. You can also connect the smart air fryer to your Wi-Fi network to open up smart home controls Recipes In the VeSync app. It’s possible to scan barcodes on items with the app to look up cooking instructions, but that didn’t work for a batch of chocolate chip cookies.
Using the VeSync app, I made some chicken thighs without any recipes — the only things I needed were some seasoning salt and a food weight. Iconic then selected the best setting and temperature. In air frying mode at 395°F for 19 minutes, the chicken thighs became crispy and juicy.
While the included user guide and recipe book cover the basics of using the Cosori Iconic, the mobile app is the best way to look up specific cooking instructions.
One thing to note about the app controls (and Google Home integration) is that you can’t start a cooking cycle using your phone. You can send preset cooking settings to the appliance using the VeSync app, but only the control panel can initiate the cooking process. This vital safety feature prevents the unit from automatically switching to baking mode after 2 hours of proofing.
Powerful cooking performance
Worked well for frozen French friestater tots and taquitos, although I usually have to add a few minutes to the app’s suggested cooking time for extra crunch.
In addition to the cookies and drumsticks, I tried every setting on the Cosori Iconic except the drying mode, though I plan to dry some fresh herbs when I have more time. Fresh baked potatoes and pork chops turned out great, with no additional settings adjustments required.
Proofing the frozen cinnamon rolls was a bit tedious, as I think the maximum temperature of 110°F is better for fresh dough than frozen dough. I expected it to take about 90 minutes, but it ended up being 2 and a half hours before I was happy with the result. Aside from the extra proofing time, the finished cinnamon rolls had a nice texture and weren’t too dry.
While Totino’s frozen pizza is not considered a gourmet experience, there was plenty of room in the large fryer basket.
Since my current air fryer – it is a custom air fryer cover Instant Pot — kinda small, I wanted to try cooking something that wouldn’t fit on that unit: frozen pizza. My attempt at pizza was a bit overdone due to my inexperience, but it was still edible and evenly cooked.
Is Cosori Iconic worth it?
The aptly named Cosori Iconic is sure to make you think about splurging on your next air fryer.
Priced at $249 creative It easily fits into the premium air fryer category and is Cosori’s most expensive model. Even among competitors, many of the pricier units are multi-cookers or air fryer ovens. However, the Cosori Iconic’s five-year warranty is a highlight compared to the relatively weak one- or two-year coverage common among small kitchen appliances.
Although it’s a quite capable machine, I think a lot of people would be perfectly happy with a typical $100-$200 air fryer.
the Kosori Iconic Aesthetics are undoubtedly its best feature, and I hope more brands produce air fryers that look nicer. Plus, easy cleaning and a long warranty help mitigate the high purchase price.