The Magnifique Combo Air Fryer, priced at $249.99, aims to replace multiple kitchen appliances with a single nontoxic device. After three weeks of testing, the reviewer found it generally impressive but best suited for those without existing appliances or with limited space.
What makes the Magnifique Combo Air Fryer different?
The device is constructed from glass and stainless steel, free from Pfas and Teflon. It consists of a 4.5qt glass bowl, a multicooker base, an air frying hood, a glass lid, silicone gloves, and two racks. It weighs 12lbs 14oz (6kg) and requires swapping covers for different cooking modes. The two power cords cannot be plugged in simultaneously.
How well does it perform as an air fryer?
The air fryer hood has four presets: Bake, Airfry, ReCrisp, and MaxCrisp. The timer adjusts but temperature does not, with a maximum of 450F (230C). In Airfry mode, chicken breasts cooked in 15 minutes with a crispy outside and juicy interior. MaxCrisp mode produced crispy chicken wings in 16-17 minutes. Thin french fries required frequent stirring due to the lack of a shaking basket.
How well does it perform as a multicooker?
The multicooker has eight functions: Slow Cook, Steam, Braise, Rice, Proof, Pasta, Oatmeal, and Keep Warm. Steaming soup dumplings took 12 minutes; broccoli steamed in 10 minutes. Brown rice cooked in one hour with 2 ¼ cups water per cup of rice, though not as firm as a Zojirushi rice cooker. Braising bone-in chicken breasts took three hours, followed by MaxCrisp for crispy skin in under five minutes. Slow Cook mode produced tender chicken tikka masala after seven hours. The Pasta function hard-boiled eggs in 15 minutes.
How easy is the Magnifique to use and clean?
The buttons are simple, but the initial instruction manual lacked cooking times and water amounts. Magnifique has since updated the manual based on feedback. Cleaning is easy as the glass bowl, glass lid, and racks are dishwasher safe.
So, is the Magnifique Combo Air Fryer worth it?
The reviewer concluded it is a game changer for those without existing appliances, such as college students or small apartment dwellers. However, for households with existing devices like an air fryer toaster oven, rice cooker, and multicooker, it overlaps without surpassing them, except for steaming and the braise/crisp combination. The reviewer plans to give it to their son for his first apartment.
