Duronic AF34 - Single AND dual drawer AIR FRYER

[@CandidClara]

⭐ Duronic AF34 - amzn.to/3YiP3Ow

[@Anon.5216]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I think it is lovely!

[@CandidClara]

that's good to hear

[@leaperrins8373]

I wanted to give a quick update on this air fryer. I've had it for a couple of months now and I find it great. It actually cooks better than my last air fryer, which was pretty cheap to be honest, but it was what I could afford at the time. I purchased it in the 'rose gold' which looks copper and certainly looks better in my kitchen than the silver model. The flexibility of the drawers has worked out just as I expected. Although, for those in smaller spaces, the large drawer storage may be more challenging. I can't compare it to a better quality make, because I haven't had one. But, as I said below, unless a better manufacturer comes out with this design, then it's this or the Ometa. I don't regret my purchase at all, it covers my needs! I actually completely got rid of my cooker, and I'm juggling around my appliances so that I can now fit a dishwasher in. Yay!

[@CandidClara]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts

[@keithhoughton8503]

ive had this air fryer 10 months and all i can say it is brilliant i also have a ninja and cosori which are now in the cupboard.

[@CandidClara]

All feedback much appreciated, thanks for the comment

[@leaperrins8373]

That's interesting, thanks. I have ordered this and it's due today. It's a shame that other brands don't do a three drawer set up. I really am convinced that it's the answer for me. My oven is rubbish and I don't use it at all now. However sometimes, I need more space and flexibility than my current air fryer allows, which is the advantage of the duronic. I hope I like it too!

[@CPTAws0me23]

Great review! There's another couple of 3 drawer Air fryer on Amazon, the Ometa and the Elle which i'd love to see reviews for as im waiting for a great one and I think 3 draw option is the way to go.

[@theredapartment]

Hi Clara, on the strength of a preview snippet you left at the end of another review, I checked out the Duronic. After weighing up pros and cons I went ahead. Prime day plus promotion - got it for £89... In the short time since, the versatility, capacity and convenience of 2 + 1 drawers cannot be overstated. Yes, you've got to wonder who at Duronic gave the green light for way it looks. It's a rare achievement when aesthetics affect perceptions of quality, but hats off to the design team, somehow they managed it. Be that as it may, I took a punt and most importantly, I can report with confidence that it cooks as well as you say. It accommodates roasts, family lasagne, shepherds pie, and all with ease, just as comfortably as it does a single croissant. The control panel - again another area of the user experience where improvements could do easily be made - flashes in an unseemly way when cooking but the the truth is, it is but a quirk and within a day, it's mastered. Aside from the looks - and I went with the copper trim over the chrome - it's a win-win. The performance as an air fryer is excellent.

[@CandidClara]

Yes, I forgot to mention the flashing display! 😆 Have fun with it, I really enjoyed using it. I wonder how long till Ninja and/or Cosori offer the extra drawers for the Flex drawer/Twinfry, it would be a really easy way to add value!

[@debbiethomas3687]

@@CandidClara I didn't see this comment before I left mine earlier this afternoon. I don't think it will be long, hope not anyway.

[@leaperrins8373]

I've just seen this. I too, bought the copper looking trim version. So far, I have only one complaint, like you, the flashing! I have a neurological illness which makes me sensitive to light, particularly flashing lights. It amazes me why anyone would think that flashing, or bright BLUE leds are a feature. Not to mention some appliances (the duronic being one actually) with a god awful loud high pitched beep at every button press. I could have cried when I replaced my blender because the new one had a quiet beep, yay!! But it flashes in standby, because you have to turn the power button off at the side instead of just standby on the machine. My dehydrator is the same. My wonderful food processor led flashes when in use too. It makes using the appliance more difficult for me, and I don't really know what the gain is. For deaf people may be? Wouldn't a well marked 'in operation' static led not do the same job in case it isn't obvious that the blades are turning? I love my smart kettle, but it has a long blue led, the length of the panel, and more leds that light up the entire kitchen when operated. I've tried to cover the enormous light with permanent marker! I also have it on a smart plug so I can cut the whole power to the kettle by voice if needed, before I get in the room, if my light sensitivity is bad. I realise my situation isn't the norm, but flashing lights are a problem for many, and not comfortable on the eyes even for healthy people. The same as bright blue led lights, or glass shattering high pitched beeps that you can't turn off on many appliances. I do wish manufacturers would take into account these points as part of the user experience.

[@skunkwurkz]

Great video as always 🎉 Is it only me, but every time I see dual, or split, drawer air fryers, I think “if I need that, I’ll just buy another air fryer”. I’m sure it’s not overly energy efficient, but you know what you’re getting and if one fails then you’re not left high and dry. I bought a COSORI Air Fryer Lite for £50 earlier in the year, and if I see it discounted again I’d love another one. Thanks again, as always!!! 🎉

[@fmcb269]

Thanks for posting this. I've been looking for a 2+1 air fryer for a while. The Ometa 3-drawer looks as though it might have a better build quality - certainly the crisper plates look more sturdy - but nobody seems to have done a review yet. (!!) 😊 😊

[@CandidClara]

Adding that one to the list, so review will be coming!

[@leaperrins8373]

It certainly looks nicer than the duronic. I couldn't see spare drawers for it though which put me off somewhat. I like the idea of being able to replace the drawers in a couple of years if they are messed up. I am the dishwasher in my home, and I am not always efficient! No matter how hard I try, there's always a build up. Also, the ometa is a slightly smaller capacity, and I wanted the option of using just one basket most of the time. I just about manage with my current 5l air fryer and didn't want to go any smaller. I'd definitely be interested in a review, but it's a bit late as I've ordered the duronic for the reasons outlined above. I would have been happy to spend three times the amount on a better quality three drawer air fryer, but it seems no such things exist!

[@CandidClara]

I agree entirely about being willing to spend more to get better build quality, I hate the waste! My big goal with this channel is perhaps one day collectively to be able to force a bit more accountability from manufacturers when they produce appliance that don’t last… we shall see!

[@shankszz8575]

Hello Clara, I hope you can reply to my message and that it will be understandable. I don't speak English, so I couldn't understand your video. I used ChatGPT to translate the comments and get inspired by others' experiences. I'm currently interested in buying an air fryer, but I'm hesitating between two models: the Duronic AF34 and the Cosori 10L. In your opinion, which one is better? Is the price difference between these two models truly justified? In terms of durability, is the Duronic solid and reliable over the long term? Finally, what are the main differences between these two models? What does the Cosori offer that makes it worth the higher price? Your honest opinion and advice would help me a lot in making my decision. Thank you in advance for your response and for the content you share!

[@CandidClara]

Hello, Chat GPT did well your comment is in perfect English! The build quality of the Cosori is definitely better than the Duronic and I have concerns about the Duronic lasting. The guarantee of the Duronic is also only for one year. The main advantages of the Cosori are the build quality and the customer support

[@alastairrobson5234]

Thanks for the review. Very Helpful.

[@CandidClara]

Thank you for the comment 🙏

[@ŁukaszNowak-x4s]

finally someone dida that... hope that philips or ninja will take this lesson.

[@CandidClara]

It will be very interesting to see if they do!

[@debbiethomas3687]

Maybe this is the one I've been looking for, if I can get it at the right price. It has it downsides, but the flexibility of the drawers is brilliant and most of my cooking is done at 160-180C in my fan oven, so a 200C max isn't really an issue. I'm surprised that an air fryer doesn't have an air fry option(?!), and I would have liked a proving setting, but as 30C is fine for proving most things. It's currently priced at £113.99 on Amazon for the black and gold one, a bit more for the black and silver or the white and silver. Amazon state the minimum temperature as 50C in their comparison table, as does the information on the Duronic shop page, when yours clearly goes down to 30C, but it's not a deal-breaker and the reviews are excellent.

[@CandidClara]

Well many of the air fryers with images rather than words technically don't have an "air fry" option so it isn't alone with that...

[@debbiethomas3687]

@@CandidClara Thank you, I didn't know that. My air fryer is so old it has one function, one speed, one fan and one heat setting! I'm just wondering how long it will be before Cosori and Ninja decided to follow Duronic's lead with the triple basket, and trying to decide whether to try the Duronic to see how I get on with a proper air fryer first, or wait a bit longer to see if the others follow suit, because I would love either of them for the additional customer service and repairs. Oh, dear. At least I've narrowed it down to three manufacturers and the larger models (I batch cook a lot). Ideally I'd like the Cosori 10L Dual Blaze with triple drawers, windows and a a proving setting! Don't want much, do I! 😄 Having decided to wait to see if Cosori or Ninja came out with a triple drawer model, I checked this one again after all the Black Friday deals had ended and it had dropped in price again from the £124.99 of that week, so with the extra 10% voucher available on the page, I decided to get one. It cost me less than £108 which, considering my halogen oven is on its way out (the bearings in the fans have start screaming and will either fail shortly or become unbearable to hear) and a replacement was around £80, the Duronic was a much better deal. It arrives tomorrow. Wish me luck.

[@lilacjay]

Hello, I was intrigued to watch your review of this particular product. Mainly because, I almost bought it some time ago. So things may have changed. However, there was at least a few reviews stating that the plastic/rubber buffers on the plates and basket broke down quickly and in some cases a few times. As you stated, they do not sell spares, although they did supply buffers for the first year, after that they charged £4.99. I really enjoy your in depth reviews and much the same as other commenters, it is done in polished and professional manner.

[@CandidClara]

Thank you that’s a really useful bit of information for people looking at buying this, I appreciate the comment

[@a.keithclarke7975]

Then they do supply spares...

[@Macloud2]

A comparison between the Ninja, the Cosori and the Philips Dual Baskets would be so interesting. Even better between the Philips and the Cosori Dual Basket and TwinFry. I couldn't find any of that anywhere...

[@CandidClara]

I can definitely do that, maybe all four?! What would you like to know if I did it?

[@Macloud2]

​@@CandidClaraI’d actually like to know which one of those you would prefer for your daily use. Which features are must-haves, and which could you easily do without (like a viewing window, different basket sizes, dehydrate, roast, etc.)? And of course, the fries comparison test shouldn’t be missed! ;-) Thank you!

[@CandidClara]

Sounds like a good idea, I’m going to work on this!

[@emilypartridge7173]

Yes I would be interested in a comparison with the low power Tefal you reviewed

[@TGGSB]

@candidClara Hi I have this Airfryer and I would like to know if is possible to turn off the beeping sound. I hate the beeping nose when I'm pressing the buttons. I don't see anything in the manual... Thanks a lot in advance

[@cosettafrola4209]

Dear Clara. Thanks for this helpful and beautiful review. I am trying to understand which is the best airfryer for me, and I am thinking about this one, the Duronic af34 and the Cosory Twinfry 10L. My doubt is about the fact that the Duronic has the preset cooking with the various programs like "5 minutes", "meat", "fish" etc but I don't understand if it could be better to have programs like these or those ones in the cosori ( for example bake, roasted, airfryer). This is something I find very useful and i think it's a little bit strange not to have them in the Duronic. About this one I really love the e 3 drawers... so I don't know what do...however thanks a lot for your wonderful review. Cosetta from Italy

[@CandidClara]

Hello Cosetta, I think perhaps I need to make a video comparing all the flexible drawer models! My main concern with the Duronic is I don't think the build quality is great and there is a lack of custo,er support. As far as the presets go, on some air fryers they have pictures or food types on others they have types of cooking but they are really just different ways of labelling the same thing...

[@cosettafrola4209]

Thanks for your answer and for your beautiful and useful reviews and for your kindness! Cosetta, from Italy

[@leaperrins8373]

Thanks for this review! My oven is absolutely useless, but most of the time I just need a smaller basket air fryer. However, now and then I need two drawers, or one large one. This really does offer the flexibility that I need. I appreciate that it's ugly, and probably not durable. But may be it will last long enough for a higher quality manufacturer to come out with the same three drawer design. There only seems to be this and the ometa, which is smaller, and also cheap. If there isn't a quality alternative, then what is one to do? One thing to note, replacement drawers seem to be easily available at present. The crisper plates are included, which isn't always the case with other makes. No, they don't seem to be sold separately sadly, but I wonder if others would fit in a pinch. Thanks again for the review!

[@CandidClara]

Yes, I think you have summed it up! Yes replacement drawers available, but I didn't want to have to buy a whole new drawer just for a shot of me snapping the crisper plate! 😄

[@leaperrins8373]

@@CandidClara No, of course! I've ordered on a deal, and with extra warranty, got for less than the original price. The flexibility is the priority for me, and as long as it cooks ok, even if a little slower, I'm good. I don't have space for two airfryers! Hopefully more companies will adopt three drawer options for the future. Thanks again!

[@CandidClara]

It will be fascinating to see, people keep suggesting it!

[@a.keithclarke7975]

@@CandidClara, I've read that only the 10 L drawer can be purchased as replacement, not the 5 L drawers, strangely!

[@emilypartridge7173]

This is the concept i have been waiting for. Next time i need an air fryer i hope a sleek 3 drawer is available. I will say as a vegan i really dislike the airfryers with images of fish or chicken etc on them. Just use words or have better symbols

[@CandidClara]

That's a really good point. I personally prefer words like "roast" and "bake" too

[@benjijmason]

Thanks for the review! I use my Ninja daily, several times sometimes. Not sure this one would be very durable. I would probably burn it out after a few months 🤣

[@CandidClara]

I fear you are right! Thanks for the comment.

[@a.keithclarke7975]

Thanks for the review. This is probably too big (but I'll 'find/make/invent' space for it!) , I usually cook for only one, sometimes two, but, I think I'd prefer too big to too small (and it will help me avoid cooking EVERY day, ugh!) . Frankly, I've yet to see an air fryer that should be winning any design prizes, and I don't find this one any less appealing than most of the others. And at the end of the day (literally), I only care that it cooks well! That said, the Ometa definitely wins the prize for the 'Ugliest of Air Fryers'! lol

[@CandidClara]

I agree, I still think there is room for a really wow design air fryer and I haven’t seen it yet!

[@NadineAvella-t2q]

Did you try pizza in the large container? I'm curious

[@CandidClara]

I didn't I'm afraid

[@alexakrivos]

another great video!! one question. duronic af34 at 206 euros or cosori twin fry for 230?

[@CandidClara]

The pressure! 😂 Honestly go for the Cosori, much better build quality and support, even though the Duronic was kind of fun!

[@hildegardkucukkose768]

Oh in germany the duronic af34 cost 160 Euro. And in tests the say the quality of the baskets are better as the from ninja.

[@Pobsta-de7hb]

@@hildegardkucukkose768 Ninja is also 159 euro on amazon, Germany, so, difficult when both are identical in price right now

[@marjoriev2625]

are the baskets. teflon or ceramic ?

[@CandidClara]

All I managed to get from them was “PFOA non-stick coating”

[@aidyhoole9452]

So does that mean They use pfoa and is it harmful from what you know 😊

[@a.keithclarke7975]

@@aidyhoole9452, PFOA (which is harmful) is IN the coating, as long as the coating is not damaged (scratched, etc.) it remains IN the coating.

[@Cash00013]

I really need your help. I want to purchase an air fryer…I’m struggling to decide which. Originally, I was looking at the Ninja Flex Drawer, then saw your review for. The Corosi Duel Blaze Twinfry….which lead me to the Duronic Twin Air AF34, which is now available in white - which for me is a game changer for that! However, the quality leaves me a bit concerned. That review lead me to the Ometa, but its 9L rather than 10L…then there is the style like HYSapientia 22L air fryer oven - we cook and bake A LOT, Roasts are a must! Ideally I’d like a good dehydrate function as well as air frying - OR should I splash out for the all singing and dancing Ninja Combi 12-in 1 cooker, oven air fryer?? Please help

[@CandidClara]

Gosh, there's a lot to digest here (no pun intended!) I have just bought the Breville Halo Flexi which is similar to the HYSapientia, but I won't have the video out till after Black Friday. I would hesitate to recommend the Duronic for all the reasons I mentioned unless you have a very tight budget. The multicookers are great especially if your love of roasts extends to a love of pulled pork in the pressure cooker, but the downside is it's noisy and big. I think the Twinfry is probably your best bet for capacity and usability

[@Cash00013]

Ooooooooo, it’s SUCH a hard decision! Thank you for your reply! I was JUST looking at the Breville Halo Flexi - ohhhhhh SO MUCH CHOICE! GUTTED your review wont be out before Black Friday. I’d love to know if this is preferable over the TwinFry

[@Cash00013]

OK,I’m back to picking your brain :-D… having thought long and hard, I’m now thinking of getting a Duel zone air fryer rather than the massive single drawer with separator option…mainly due to the separation plate not really working accurately yet temperature wise in the 2 ‘separate’ sections. For a 3 drawer option, I’ll wait a few years until Cosori and Ninja catch up :-D SO, duel zone, which should I opt for? I was between Ninja 400, and the cosori, leaning slightly more toward the Cosori…however, I wondered if the Ninja 451 is worth the extra price? I want good size drawers, dehydrate option, cooks a chicken well, each to clean, and sturdy, I am TERRIBLE at making decisions, so need a little nudge :-D

[@Cash00013]

Final update on air fryers my end - I finally opted for the Cosori Dual - and honestly it was thanks to your many reviews on all of the others! I needed to really consider which would be right for me as I had to import it to where I currently live outside of the UK which meant a hefty shipping charge. Absolutely worth it! I LOVE my Cosori Air fryer. Excellent quality - comparing parts to the Duronic on your video, that alone made that decision well worth it. Maybe a few years down the line IF Ninja or Cosori create a 3 drawer system I’d get that too - I like the flexibility of having a large section AND 2 mall ones if required rather than the massive drawer being a pain to clean as its so bulky if you’ve only done a small cook- the duel has been a game changer in our kitchen! Now - next for me is ICE CREAM MAKER!!!! I’d Love to see videos of comparisons for these - have you seen the Ninja one that does soft serve??? Important element for me - dairy free ice cream options, and getting rid of the terrible fruit sorbet option being the only thing places offer for those of us allergic to lactose….I WANT CHOCOLATE or mint choc chip dammit😂

[@davidboard2410]

we have been researching air fryers with a view to buying our first one but its a bit of a minefield. could you help us out please, what is the best one to buy for a busy home of 4 people.

[@CandidClara]

We are also a busy home of 4. 😁 You want to go bigger rather than smaller as you won’t believe how much use you will get from it! The two market leading dual drawers are Ninja’s AF400 and Cosori’s Dual Basket. Ninja make the “original” have the best customer service (you can call them and they have clever tech to see your problem via video calls!) but Cosori’s dual basket has a few more features (windows in drawers, preheat and shake reminder) and is cheaper. Neither of them will be the wrong choice and I often say to people it’s a Pepsi/Coke thing, some people just prefer one over the other! This is the AF400 amzn.to/3Y1aulO and this is the Cosori amzn.to/3Ud7Bxc I hope that helps!

[@emilypartridge7173]

I was the same as you about 4 months ago. Been researching for ages and bought a cosori dual. But actually I think you would get on really really well with this one. Just ticks the boxes with capacity. And as Clara says it cooks really well...

[@emilypartridge7173]

Also I like the window feature as I like to check on the food. And IKEA do glass dishes that fit really well in the drawers.

[@davidboard2410]

@@CandidClara thank you so much x

[@louisestirton]

I will only buy Ninja air fryers and multi cookers , i`ve tried others in the past but for me they don`t come close the quality of Ninja both for cooking ability, construction and just ease of use

[@CandidClara]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts

[@johnsmith-w7x3t]

I paid £118.00 for mine. I know it's not the nicest thing to have in the kitchen, but then nor am I.

[@CandidClara]

😆😆 I appreciate the humour!

[@aidyhoole9452]

Are air fryers safe in terms of chemicals because I’m just getting confused with people saying that they are harmful and others saying they are fine? I just want to know definitively because no matter how convenient that are if they’re unhealthy then I’m not going to purchase, does anyone with any real knowledge? Know the answer here?😊

[@a.keithclarke7975]

They are as safe as any normal oven, provided they are not used with the non-stick surfaces scratched or damaged. Also, certain foods which contain sugar (i.e. starch in potatoes) contain a chemical (can't remember the name) which is more abundant and thought to be cancerous if cooked at high temperatures. The solution is to soak your (peeled) potatoes in water BEFORE cooking to remove some of the starch. That said, AFs are certainly a better option, health-wise, than deep frying!

[@aidyhoole9452]

Thanks for your reply, appreciated, potatoes are probably the thing I would cook the most in the form of jacket potatoes, and sweet potatoes also in jacket form. I do tend to wash them prior to cooking. I just want to enjoy my food and not be worrying that I’m potentially doing myself harm. I’m pretty healthy in all aspects of my life and I’ve already bought this model, just not used it yet because of worrying. I’ve run it with nothing cooking inside just to test it and it smell smells like plastic, but I’m assuming that’s because it’s new and it will soon disappear. The more it’s used.😊

[@a.keithclarke7975]

@@aidyhoole9452, barring what I've previously written re the coating, there is nothing to worry about. This is not some 'new' technology (i.e. microwaves), it is only a (convection) oven in miniature form. It is normal that you smell plastic on first use, it is suggested that one initially run them (empty) on full power before first cooking in them, to get rid of the plastic smell. To remove maximum starch (sugar) from potatoes, they need to be peeled and soaked, not simply washed!

[@ЙирюВонаирда]

Is it just me or airfryers are kinda... unpractical in terms of cleaning? Recently I thought why airfryers have only one basket for one heat element? WHAT IF there was a second basket that was inserted to the first one (yeah just like silicone forms are used) and THEN in that second basket we would insert the grill? AND we could buy another one "second basket" for usage while already used one is in washing. Just like Multicooker and their cups. That would be so much easier to clean and maintain, why nobody does that? Its like... such on surface idea. OR if someone already has such feature - pls tell me the model.

[@CandidClara]

Lots of people just buy spare drawers from the manufacturer and do exactly as you say

[@ЙирюВонаирда]

@@CandidClara the idea is not only with spare drawers but to separate the plastic part with handle from the basket itself for easier maintance. Cos its ok if your airfryer is like 3-4L amount. But if its like 6-7L its MASSIVE and on smal kitchen its so hard to maintain it. Especially while such a simple solution is on the surface. Shame that there is no such thing :c

[@sheilagarrido8204]

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[@CandidClara]

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[@Silverdale15]

Presets are rubbish I never use them I generally wing it on my cosori dual drawer ace machine recommend it especially for build quality....if I had to replace it I'd get exactly the same one...

[@CandidClara]

I agree!

[@lomo8660]

Oh boy this one is ugly…😂😂😂

[@CandidClara]

Phew! Not just me… I thought someone was going to rip into me for judging it! 😆

[@gyorgybereg6916]

Poor Ugly Airfryer! I'm so clumsy I bet I gonna just look at it from afar and thoose thin metal parts would bend a figure 8. Dare I say, this unit is overpriced! On the other hand, a seasoned cook (and cleaner) would probably could use it happily.

[@CandidClara]

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[@lomo8660]

well this is a ccc… cheap chinese crap… sorry 😂

[@CandidClara]

🫣

[@gyorgybereg6916]

We actually have a Shoe shop called ccc, they actually have good products 😂 I gonna use this!

[@niklaus9678]

Lol it's better than ninja

[@dr6124]

Apparently the company is based in the UK. Also, China's manufacturing capability is now as good as anywhere elses for consumer products, that's why Ninja, and 90% of western brands manufactur in China. Heard of a company Apple?

[@a.keithclarke7975]

It is a product produced by a British/German family cooperation, and you can't beat the Germans for well made products. And very little of what is available in electronics is NOT made/assembled in China! ;)