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Chamber Coating Type
PTFE
Dual Chambers
No
Glass Chamber
No
Tray Coating Type
Ceramic
Chamber Coating Type
Ceramic
Dual Chambers
No
Glass Chamber
No
Tray Coating Type
Ceramic
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.
Variants
- Crispinator 8 Qt. (Concrete)
- Crispinator 8 Qt. (Midnight)
- AeroFusion AF30 (Black)
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Main Differences for
French Fries
French Fries
Threshold
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Recovery Time Once Food Added
03:22
02:10
Temperature Variation At 400°F
28 °F
50 °F
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Midnight
Crispinator 8 Qt.
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AeroFusion AF30
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Chefman Crispinator 8 Qt.
Dreame AeroFusion AF30
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