Opening the box, we naturally find the device, in glossy black color with the basket and the tray. On the top, there is a large LCD screen for cooking settings and the 7 preset programs.
The Teesa TSA8046 air fryer has a power of 1400W, a large 3.2lt capacity basket, and temperature adjustment options from 80 to 200 degrees Celsius. The cooking time selection reaches 60 minutes.
The basket and the tray are made of stainless steel and coated with a non-stick material, for better user experience and easy cleaning. Its handle does not heat up for greater safety, and it has feet at the bottom to prevent it from moving during use.
Its size is expectedly medium and probably will not be difficult to place on the kitchen counter and will not create space issues if someone wants to have it permanently and readily available. Which, between us, why not have a device that cooks without oil, available at any time?
The package includes the manual with usage instructions and cooking suggestions for different foods at different times and temperatures.
So, how was the user experience and cooking abilities? During the tests, I used it to make many different dishes, as the future owner would.
I used the preset programs, the instructions from the booklet, and several other combinations in an effort to see its performance and compare it to cooking in a pan and oven. Overall, I was very satisfied with its performance and abilities.
In summary:
- Chicken breast and thigh: In both cases, the chicken was cooked properly inside and out, remaining juicy without drying out.
- Steaks: I grilled pork neck and loin, as well as beef fillet. Just like with the chicken, the meat cooked quickly and properly.
- Grilled vegetables: I mainly tried broccoli, carrots, zucchini, sweet potatoes, and eggplants, with satisfactory results.
- Burgers: Perhaps the highlight of the tests, the burgers cooked in a very short time, remaining soft on the inside and adequately browned on the outside.
- Potatoes: Obviously, the result is not similar to fried potatoes in a pan with oil, but using minimal oil is an excellent healthy alternative for baking potatoes, with crispy results, whether in their classic shape or in cubes and slices.
- Additionally, grilled salmon turned out exceptionally well, sausages almost like on charcoal, and frozen chicken nuggets required minimal time compared to the oven.
As for cleaning, the basket and tray are easily cleaned in the sink with a sponge or in the dishwasher. Any fats and food residues, at least in my tests, were minimal and did not stick to the interior.
After intensive testing and many different meals, the Teesa TSA8046 air fryer lived up to my expectations regarding its results and cooking abilities. The speed and convenience it offers, as well as the savings in ingredients such as oil and the use of the oven, make it one of the most useful devices that every kitchen should have.
Obviously, achieving the desired result requires several tests according to each user's preferences and tastes. The preset programs work quite well and the size of the basket is ideal for singles, couples, and small families. Maybe not for a full meal for a family of four, but the relatively low price and the speed may compensate for the small but not very large cooking basket in any case.
Judging from the competition, with a purchase price somewhere around 75-85€, this specific fryer is not only a great helper in the kitchen but also a value for money. I should mention that along with the TSA8046, I also tried the more economical model Teesa TSA8047 with the same features and capabilities, but without the LCD screen and with a purchase price of 65-70€.
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