Magnifique's new cooker combines two of my favorite kitchen appliances in one nontoxic, easy-to-use machine.
I've tested a few combination air fryers and slow cookers, but none are as well-designed as Magnifique's. David Watsky/CNET My air fryer and slow cooker are two of my most prized kitchen tools. I recently downsized to a machine that does both. It’s the most complete multipurpose small cooking appliance I own, and I can’t stop talking about it.
At first glance, the Magnifique looks a lot like Ninja’s Crispi air fryer — another favorite of ours — with a 4.5-quart glass bowl cooking chamber and similar clamp-on air fryer hood. What sets this model apart is the optional cooking base below, which turns the appliance into a slow cooker, rice cooker and braising pot, among other functions.
Magnifique Glass Air Fryer and Slow Cooker 9.2 $250 at Walmart $250 at Magnifique Pros & Cons Combination air fryer and slow cooker in one Breaks down easily for storage Glass bowl is nontoxic, oven-safe and easy to clean 4.5 quart capacity is enough for a family of 4 or 5 Good value at $250 Uses less energy than an oven Can't air fryer and slow cook at the same time More expensive than most standalone air fryers The glass bowl offers several advantages over nonstick or ceramic air fryer baskets, and the entire unit breaks apart when not in use, meaning you can store it in a cupboard, pantry or large drawer.
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The Magnifique’s Combo Glass Air Fryer + Multi-Cooker launched earlier this year. If you’ve never heard of Magnifique, neither had I just a year ago, but the brand has quietly unleashed a small but impressive line of premium countertop kitchen appliances. The lineup includes a claypot multicooker, rice cooker, glass air fryer, and a handheld ice cream maker.
I’ve tested a few, and none impressed me more than the air fryer-slow cooker combo.
I simply couldn’t go without a slow cooker and air fryer. I use both weekly, and no other cooking tools save me as much time, energy and cleanup when I plan meals. Having one machine that does both means one less bulky appliance to accommodate.
