Chefman Crispinator 8 Qt. vs Dreame AeroFusion AF30

Which Air Fryer Is Better?

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Chefman Crispinator 8 Qt.
Dreame AeroFusion AF30

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Our Verdict

Chefman Crispinator 8 Qt.

Dreame AeroFusion AF30

The Chefman Crispinator 8 Qt. is a slightly better all-around air fryer than the Dreame AeroFusion AF30. Its higher maximum temperature and adjustable fan speed give you more control over different recipes, and it cooks chicken wings faster and crisps them more evenly. However, the Dreame produces more consistently cooked fries, with fewer overcooked pieces. It also recovers more quickly from temperature drops when you add food to the basket.

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Variants

  • Crispinator 8 Qt. (Concrete)
  • Crispinator 8 Qt. (Midnight)
  • AeroFusion AF30 (Black)

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Concrete
Crispinator 8 Qt.
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Black
AeroFusion AF30
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Dreame
Midnight
Crispinator 8 Qt.
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Black
AeroFusion AF30
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AeroFusion AF30
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AeroFusion AF30
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AeroFusion AF30
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AeroFusion AF30
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AeroFusion AF30
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AeroFusion AF30
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Main Differences for
French Fries

Threshold 

0.10

French Fries 
 

7.6
7.4

Fried Foods 
 

6.7
8.3

Cooking Versatility 
 

9.6
6.3

Meat And Poultry 
 

7.3
6.6

Cooking Speed 
 

7.8
7.3

Full Comparison

Design

Size 
 

7.8
7.1

Device Dimensions 
 

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Chefman Crispinator 8 Qt. Device Dimensions
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Dreame AeroFusion AF30 Device Dimensions

Width 
 

12.0" (30.4 cm)
12.1" (30.8 cm)

Depth 
 

14.2" (36.1 cm)
15.5" (39.3 cm)

Height 
 

10.9" (27.7 cm)
12.8" (32.5 cm)

Cooking Surface 
 

7.6
7.3

Surface Area Picture 
 

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Chefman Crispinator 8 Qt. Surface Area Picture
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Dreame AeroFusion AF30 Surface Area Picture

Single Tray Surface Area 
 

81.4 in² (525.2 cm²)
75.6 in² (487.4 cm²)

Total Tray Surface Area 
 

81.4 in² (525.2 cm²)
75.6 in² (487.4 cm²)

Tray Coating Type 
 

Ceramic
Ceramic

Cooking Chamber 
 

8.1
7.8

Isometric Basket View 
 

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Chefman Crispinator 8 Qt. Isometric Basket View
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Dreame AeroFusion AF30 Isometric Basket View

Advertised Capacity 
 

8.0 qt (7.6 L)
7.0 qt (6.6 L)

Measured Capacity 
 

8.3 qt (7.9 L)
7.2 qt (6.8 L)

Chamber Height 
 

4.2" (10.7 cm)
4.5" (11.4 cm)

Chamber Coating Type 
 

PTFE
Ceramic

Dual Chambers 
 

No
No

Glass Chamber 
 

No
No

Cooking Versatility 
 

9.6
6.3

Control Panel Photo 
 

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Chefman Crispinator 8 Qt. Control Panel Photo
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Dreame AeroFusion AF30 Control Panel Photo

Cooking Method Presets 
 

6
6

Minimum Temperature 
 

90 °F (32 °C)
120 °F (49 °C)

Maximum Temperature 
 

450 °F (232 °C)
400 °F (204 °C)

Minimum Fan Speed 
 

950 RPM
2,875 RPM

Maximum Fan Speed 
 

3,470 RPM
2,875 RPM

Maximum Power Draw 
 

1,525 W
1,675 W

Temperature Probe 
 

No
No
Performance

Fried Foods 
 

6.7
8.3

Sorted Fries 
 

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Chefman Crispinator 8 Qt. Sorted Fries
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Dreame AeroFusion AF30 Sorted Fries

Fry Sorting Video  

Crispy Fries 
 

61.8%
80.6%

Overcooked Fries 
 

14.7%
0.0%

Undercooked Fries 
 

23.5%
19.4%

Meat And Poultry 
 

7.3
6.6

Sorted Wings 
 

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Chefman Crispinator 8 Qt. Sorted Wings
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Dreame AeroFusion AF30 Sorted Wings

Chicken Wings Evaluation Video  

Wings Crisped On Both Sides 
 

35.0%
22.2%

Wings Crisped On One Side Only 
 

60.0%
72.2%

Wings Not Crisped On Either Side 
 

5.0%
5.6%

Rendered Fat Lost 
 

14 g
14 g

Cooking Speed 
 

7.8
7.3

Moisture Loss Over Time  

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Chefman Crispinator 8 Qt. Moisture Loss Over Time
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Dreame AeroFusion AF30 Moisture Loss Over Time

Time To 45% Moisture Loss (Fries) 
 

15:44
13:42

Time To 50% Moisture Loss (Wings) 
 

28:11
39:04

Preheat Speed 
 

8.7
8.8

Preheat Speed  

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Chefman Crispinator 8 Qt. Preheat Speed
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Dreame AeroFusion AF30 Preheat Speed

Preheat Reminder 
 

Yes
No

Time To Reach 400°F 
 

02:21
02:18

Temperature Stability 
 

7.4
7.4

Temperature Stability  

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Chefman Crispinator 8 Qt. Temperature Stability
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Dreame AeroFusion AF30 Temperature Stability

Recovery Time Once Food Added 
 

03:22
02:10

Temperature Variation At 400°F 
 

28 °F
50 °F

Check Price

Concrete
Crispinator 8 Qt.
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Black
AeroFusion AF30
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Dreame
Midnight
Crispinator 8 Qt.
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Black
AeroFusion AF30
Amazon
 
Black
AeroFusion AF30
Walmart.com
 
Black
AeroFusion AF30
Lowes.com
 
Black
AeroFusion AF30
HomeDepot.com
 
Black
AeroFusion AF30
BestBuy.com
 
Black
AeroFusion AF30
Staples.com
 
Black
AeroFusion AF30
Wayfair.com

Chefman Crispinator 8 Qt.

Dreame AeroFusion AF30

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