[MegaDeKay]

This I did not know. But besides the time, is there anything the air fryer does better than a convection toaster oven? Does the food taste noticably better? Otherwise, an air fryer strikes me as a unitasker that just takes up counter space. We get a lot of use out of our Cuisinart toaster oven because it can do a lot: bake a loaf of bread, roast a tray of vegetables, or broil a piece of meat. And, oh yeah, it makes great toast!

[t-writescode]

They usually have bins, which means you can pull the food out and shake it without worrying about burning your hands; or, plate it without touching it.

That's the big difference that I've noticed now that I'm reading about them.

[shard]

It's got to be more than that, perhaps the bin shape creates a better air-frying environment? Why is there a difference in cooking results between the toaster oven "air fryer" and the bin type?

[majikandy]

This. The pull out draw/basket is the true game changer.