Let me start by saying this air fryer has been a game-changer in my kitchen. The 5.8QT capacity is perfect for my family of four - I can fit two steaks or a whole chicken with veggies at once. No more batch cooking!

The observation window with internal lighting is GENIUS. I love being able to peek at my fries getting golden without opening the basket and losing heat. It's especially handy when cooking delicate items like fish that can go from perfect to overdone in seconds.

The non-stick basket is as good as advertised - cleanup takes me literally 30 seconds. Even cheese melts wipe right off. Though I did notice those little rubber feet on the tray do tend to pop off (like another reviewer mentioned), so be careful with them.

Where this really shines is versatility. From crispy bacon in the morning to reheating pizza (yes, it brings leftovers back to life!), to baking small cakes - it handles everything beautifully. The preset programs work well, though I mostly use manual mode for more control.

One thing to note - while it claims 450°F max temp, I found foods take slightly longer than expected. Not a dealbreaker for me since everything still comes out delicious, but if you're used to commercial-grade air fryers, adjust your expectations.

The included recipe book got me started, but honestly half the fun has been experimenting! Pro tip: spray a tiny bit of oil on frozen fries before cooking - they come out just like deep-fried but with way less guilt.

For the price point, this offers incredible value. It's replaced my oven for 80% of meals and cut our oil consumption dramatically while still delivering that satisfying crunch we all crave.