Black+Decker ID1901-1BDC vs MasterChef AF9003A

Which Air Fryer Is Better?

Products

Black+Decker ID1901-1BDC
MasterChef AF9003A

Tested using Methodology v1.0.1

Updated Aug 14, 2025 06:05 PM

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Tested using Methodology v1.0.1

Updated Nov 04, 2025 02:08 PM

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Our Verdict

Black+Decker ID1901-1BDC

MasterChef AF9003A

The MasterChef AF9003A and the Black+Decker ID1901-1BDC are both small air fryers available in Canada, but the MasterChef is the better option overall. Most importantly, the Black+Decker produces terrible-quality fried food; less than a quarter of each batch comes out crispy, with the rest being either over or undercooked. Furthermore, it takes a long time to achieve this result. The MasterChef, while still somewhat slow, works much faster and produces good-quality fried food in the end. It's also a bit more versatile, with a dehydrating setting that can access a lower temperature range.

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Variants

  • ID1901-1BDC (Black)
  • AF9003A (Black)

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ID1901-1BDC
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AF9003A
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ID1901-1BDC
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AF9003A
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Main Differences for
Air Frying

Threshold 

0.10

Air Frying 

3.5
6.8

Frying Quality 
 

2.8
7.5

Cooking Speed 
 

1.5
5.9

Single Basket Surface Area 
 

25.3 in² (163.1 cm²)
65.2 in² (420.4 cm²)

Full Comparison

Design

Size 
 

8.6
8.0

Device Dimensions  

Height 
 

11.4" (29.0 cm)
10.6" (27.0 cm)

Width 
 

8.3" (21.0 cm)
10.0" (25.5 cm)

Depth 
 

10.2" (26.0 cm)
13.0" (33.0 cm)

Overall Volume 
 

966.3 in³ (15,834 cm³)
1,386.5 in³ (22,721 cm³)

Cooking Chamber 
 

5.6
7.3

Isometric Basket View  

Surface Area Picture  

Single Basket Surface Area 
 

25.3 in² (163.1 cm²)
65.2 in² (420.4 cm²)

Total Basket Surface Area  

25.3 in² (163.1 cm²)
65.2 in² (420.4 cm²)

Advertised Capacity  

2.0 qt (1.9 L)
3.5 qt (3.3 L)

Measured Capacity  

2.0 qt (1.9 L)
3.6 qt (3.4 L)

Chamber Height 
 

3.4" (8.6 cm)
4.0" (10.1 cm)

Nonstick Coating Type 
 

PTFE
PTFE
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Cooking Versatility 
 

6.0
6.5

Control Panel Photo  

Dual Cooking Chambers  

No
No

Cooking Method Presets 
 

1
2

Minimum Temperature 
 

180 °F (82 °C)
105 °F (41 °C)

Maximum Temperature 
 

400 °F (204 °C)
400 °F (204 °C)

Minimum Fan Speed 
 

2,360 RPM
2,530 RPM

Maximum Fan Speed 
 

2,360 RPM
2,530 RPM

Maximum Power Draw 
 

925 W
1,090 W

Temperature Probe 
 

No
No
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Performance

Frying Quality 
 

2.8
7.5

Sorted Fries  

Fry Sorting Video  

Crispy Fries 
 

21.9%
68.8%

Overcooked Fries 
 

25.0%
12.5%

Undercooked Fries 
 

53.1%
18.8%
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Cooking Speed 
 

1.5
5.9

Moisture Loss Over Time  

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Time To Reach 45% Moisture Loss  

34:08
24:54

Preheat Speed 
 

8.9
7.0

Preheat Speed  

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Preheat Reminder 
 

No
No

Time to Reach 400°F 
 

02:07
02:52

Temperature Stability 
 

6.6
6.4

Temperature Stability  

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Recovery Time Once Food Added 
 

03:18
03:42

Temperature Variation at 400°F 
 

62 °F
60 °F
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Black
ID1901-1BDC
Amazon.com
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AF9003A
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Black
ID1901-1BDC
Walmart.com
Black
AF9003A
Walmart.com
Black
ID1901-1BDC
BestBuy.com
Black
AF9003A
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Black+Decker ID1901-1BDC

MasterChef AF9003A

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