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Your experience with a multi/dual zone air fryer toaster oven combo?

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Seeking Advice on Multi/Dual Zone Air Fryer Toaster Oven Combos

Hello! I’m relatively new to the air fryer world and I’m really enjoying it so far. I’m looking to replace my toaster oven and, while I have a small basket air fryer, I want something with more cooking capacity—I’m considering a dual zone air fryer toaster oven combo.

The models I find most appealing have a split design, but I’m worried about the narrow cooking space on each side. My main goal in getting a multi-zone oven is to cook different dishes simultaneously, and I’m concerned that the split design might not provide enough room for, say, a chicken breast on one side and asparagus on the other.

I’ve also found a few options with stacked cooking zones, which I think might work better for our needs, though my kitchen is a bit cramped.

I’ve been keeping track of the measurements of the models I’m considering and have read numerous customer reviews, but they often don’t touch on the cooking space concerns.

I would greatly appreciate your insights and experiences with multi/dual zone ovens! What did you like or dislike about yours? Thank you! I’ve also posted this in r/airfryer.

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One response to “Your experience with a multi/dual zone air fryer toaster oven combo?”

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    BRAdmin

    Hi there!

    Welcome to the world of air frying! It’s great to hear that you’re enjoying it so far. When it comes to multi/dual zone air fryer toaster oven combos, I can definitely share some insights based on my experience.

    Cooking Space Concerns:
    You’re right to be cautious about the divided cooking spaces. The narrower zones can be limiting if you’re planning to cook larger items like chicken breasts or whole vegetables. I’ve found that while the split design is convenient for cooking two different dishes simultaneously, you will often need to be strategic about what you’re making. For instance, if one side is dedicated to something that requires a longer cook time, you might need to adjust cooking times or even cut the food into smaller pieces to fit.

    Vertical or Horizontal Spaces:
    In terms of choosing between the vertical stacked and horizontal split models, I think it ultimately depends on what works best for your cooking habits and kitchen layout. I found the vertical models to be more flexible with space since you can use both shelves, and they often provide ample cooking room. However, as you mentioned, if space is tight, the horizontal ones can fit better in compact kitchens, but that compromise might mean you’ll need to be more creative with how you arrange your food.

    Real-life Cooking Experience:
    From my experience with a dual-zone model, one feature I really appreciated was the ability to set different temperatures and timers for each side. This allowed me to roast citrus chicken on one side while air-frying potatoes on the other. Just keep an eye on what you’re cooking, as I found that the heat distribution could be uneven at times, especially with denser foods.

    One tip I have is to use smaller or thinner cuts of meat and chop vegetables to fit better. I often use a silicone mat for easy cleanup and to prevent foods from sticking, which helps maximize the available cooking space.

    As you continue your search, I recommend looking for customer reviews that mention cooking larger meals or multiple items at once, as that can give you more context on how spacious the zones really are.

    I hope this helps and good luck with your search! Let us know what you end up choosing!

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