Air Fryers

Cosori CAF-DC601 (TurboBlaze 6 Qt)

#2 · Best Value
8.0 /10 Our score
Lowest verified price $99.99 Amazon
Our verdict
The best value for a family that wants a large basket and high heat. It is a strong all-rounder, but check the coating details before you buy.

Pros

  • 6-quart capacity and 450°F maximum
  • Best budget pick at RTINGS
  • Highly Recommended by America's Test Kitchen
  • Wide temperature range from 90°F
  • Dishwasher-safe basket

Cons

  • Conflicting information on the coating and PFAS
  • Wide footprint
  • America's Test Kitchen fit only three chicken cutlets and found fries slower
  • Temperature stability is only okay

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Last reviewed October 26, 2026
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Review

What to know about Cosori CAF-DC601 (TurboBlaze 6 Qt)

A 6-quart, 9-function basket air fryer with a 90–450°F range and a 5-speed DC fan. RTINGS names it best overall and best budget, TechGearLab picks it for families, and ATK rates it highly recommended. It is a strong all-rounder for 3–5 people.
Editorial notes

Why it stands out

Why we like it

RTINGS scores the TurboBlaze 8.0 for air frying, and it costs a fraction of the premium models here. It reaches 450°F and has a dishwasher-safe basket, though Cosori recommends hand washing for longevity.

Cosori's product page and the Amazon listing both describe the coating as PFAS-free ceramic. For a shopper who wants to avoid PTFE without spending much, it's the easiest route.

What to know

Skip it if you cook often at high heat and need steady temperatures. RTINGS rates temperature stability as only okay, with a 42°F swing at 400°F and slow recovery after food goes in.
Performance

Score breakdown

Cooking performance

How crisp, even and fast results are on fries, wings and chicken in independent tests, including temperature accuracy and whether large loads cook through.

8.3
RTINGS 8.0 air frying; ATK: crisp but slower fries
Usable capacity vs. footprint

How much food fits in a single layer (cutlets, fries, whole chicken) relative to the counter space the unit takes; dual-zone flexibility counts here.

7.2
6 qt but a wide footprint; three cutlets (ATK)
Ease of use

Intuitive controls, presets that work, shake reminders, auto-pause when the basket is removed, readable display, noise level.

8.3
9 functions, 90–450°F range, fan-speed control
Cleaning and materials

Dishwasher-safe basket and crisper plate, coating durability, PFAS/PTFE transparency, how hard the basket and crisper are to scrub.

6.8
Dishwasher-safe, but the PFAS claim conflicts (TechGearLab vs Amazon)
Build quality and safety

Sturdiness, exterior and handle temperatures, reliability complaints, recalls and warranty length.

7.8
No recall or reliability flags
Value

Performance and features per dollar at typical street price, including how often it is discounted.

8.6
$99.99 on Amazon as of Oct 15, 2026; $85 low
Specifications

Cosori CAF-DC601 (TurboBlaze 6 Qt) specs

Capacity

Total capacity
6 qt
Independent cooking zones
1 zones

Design

Form factor
Single basket
Dimensions (L x W x H)
14.4 x 11.8 x 11.9 in
Weight
13.2 lb

Performance

Rated power
1725 W
Max temperature
450 °F

Features

Viewing window
No
Built-in food thermometer
No
Wi-Fi/app control
No

Cleaning

Dishwasher-safe basket/parts
Yes
Basket coating / material
Ceramic-coated nonstick (PFAS claim disputed)

Materials

PFAS-free claim (source)
Cosori product page and Amazon title: PFAS-free ceramic coating (no lab report)
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90-day average $102.97
90-day low $88.93

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