Is The Gourmia XL Air Fryer From Costco Worth It?

Our Review Of The Largest Air-fryer We Have Ever Seen.
The Gourmia French-Door Digital Air Fryer is impressive. It can hold up to 12 slices of bread, a 15” pizza, or even a 20 lbs. turkey. Plus, its large interior can accommodate 15” x 13” baking pans, making it perfect for all your baking needs.
The Gourmia 19-in-1 Multi-function oven is a must-have appliance for any kitchen. With its wide range of cooking functions, ample capacity, and easy-to-clean design, it's sure to become a staple in your home.
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00:00 Air Fryer Info
00:29 Air Fryer First Look
01:43 Operating The Air Fryer
03:18 Cooking Using The Air Fryer
05:58 Must Know
07:06 Outro

[@IndyGuy65]

I got one today, set it up and reheated leftovers for dinner. Like you said it takes a bit longer to heat things to temperature but that’s not a major thing. I think this oven will function fine for me.

[@EpicG729]

My mom bought one and she loves using it I remember she made some chicken and it had taste so good and honestly it taste better than it being in all grease tbh

[@DamplyDoo]

Whenever i walk by this in Costco, i play with it, opening the doors 🤣

[@ChefDawg]

Haha I don't blame you!😂

[@derwood7305]

Bought this at Costco the other day. It's huge! Make sure you've counter space. I've never used an air fryer before, so this "spray with oil" is new to me

[@ChefDawg]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@derwood7305]

@@ChefDawg any vids of actually using the air fryer feature?

[@ChefDawg]

Not a whole lot, only videos we've cooking things in it

[@DownTheRabbit-Hole]

There is a smaller version at wally mart. $80. Seems identical in function and appearance as this one. Logic tells me takes less time to pre heat and cook. Probably not significant, tho.

[@Kimberly-bx7dg]

Love your video. You got right to the point

[@ChefDawg]

Thx you...Merry Christmas!!!

[@Fr33.Think3r]

They are on sale at Costco now - November 8, 2023. For pizza, it will fit a 15" x 15" pan because the back of the oven curves to allow for the pan.

[@ChefDawg]

Thx you!!

[@KN-oq6lv]

The filament (the thing that gets hot) if extremally small for the space it has to heat up. Takes forever compared to my 8 qt. The 8qt filament is about the size of a large stove burner in a much smaller space. A lot more heat, quicker.

[@eliclarke3691]

Great Editing Grayson! 🙌

[@ChefDawg]

Thanks Eli, Your brother helped alot

[@BerylPaton-jg2wi]

We also LOVE this air fryer. Wished it had an inside light. Also would like to see the cooking tray have a better finish as I find it stained very quickly and its impossible to clean to my standard. I have a question wondering if the Preheat stage could be avoided if you were to continue cooking but it had just ended the previous cycle.

[@ChefDawg]

I actually put my stuff in while it is preheating but if it's already hot and you start a new one over then it starts without any preheat time frame... unless you wait and it cools down

[@LeahPiercey]

I clean after every use as soon as it cools down. I also use parchment paper on the pan and it still looks brand new. :)

[@a.m.6499]

Where can I buy more screen racks for my toaster. And how do you clean the toaster

[@garyboyce6186]

Bought one we’ll see, hopefully easier to clean than our last one

[@ChefDawg]

So far, ours has been really easy to take care of.

[@AlisanneKorologos]

Thanks a million!

[@ChefDawg]

Yep

[@DownTheRabbit-Hole]

Thanks for video. Gourmia needs a FAQ page, for sure. The manual is functional but very basic. Keep in mind, this is a multi-function unit. Combo traditional toaster oven, dehydrator, and air fryer. Also, probably a good idea to protect grease/whatever from dripping on bottom heating elements. Probably a good idea to use tin foil on roasting tray (the solid one), unless you want to clean every time. Took me 20 minutes to clean baked/on bbq sauce. FAQ 1) Should I remove roasting tray when air frying? If I do remove roasting tray, what keeps grease from dripping on heating elements? Logic tells me roasting tray should always protect heating elements. 2) Is the warning about foil only referring to permanent use on crumb tray? If I can't use foil on roasting tray, to minimize clean up, this baby is going in the dumper! 3) Does the solid roasting tray interfere with air dryer function and increase cooking times. 4)Can I use the LA Times as a substitute for parchment paper?

[@ChefDawg]

We keep our solid tray stationary on the bottom rack with some aluminum foil covering it. We don’t notice any significant effect on cooking. Because you are blocking the bottom heating element, the bottom of the food won’t cook as much as the top would. I believe Gourmia’s problem with papers and foil is related to airflow and making sure the bottom element doesn’t overheat, causing it to break.

[@dianndesilva3778]

Like how to made explaining simple 👍

[@ChefDawg]

Glad it helped

[@kelton_11]

Bought ours right before Christmas on sale @Wally. We use it a lot, and really like it. I wish I could find a nonstick baking pan for it...for now we just wrap it in foil as it's hard to keep clean. Great review!

[@reidsfabric]

Just so you know the book says NOT to wrap in foil. Check the manual for safety reasons. Recommends parchment paper if needed.

[@stpierreforjesusthesavior984]

@@reidsfabric #16 "Do not cover the crumb tray or any part of the oven with metal foil"; It doesn't say anything about the bake tray. I thought I read a recipe in their book about using foil on the bake sheet for something. Seemed like a contradiction to #16 safeguards.

[@hildipardo1744]

Similar to your toast, I made bacon 🥓 and while it doesn’t *Look* brown and crispy, it did taste it. So that may just be how it is. It’s cooked or toasted but not brown.

[@kennyh5083]

better-off making bacon in a microwave! Seriously, a microwave works best for bacon, just get the time down for the power of your microwave!

[@cshyne]

Could you please tell us the make and model of the oven you refer to that this is replacing (and said heated up quicker ) please...

[@ChefDawg]

It was a Cuisinart.... manually operated...I don't have it anymore so that's all I've got but this new one we love, you'd be happy with it for sure

[@kerstinpetersson5036]

Is there a trick to taking out the crumb tray for cleaning? I can lift it at the front (it has this indentation so you can do that easily) but that's all I can do. Getting rid of the crumbs without taking the tray out would be a right pain!

[@ChefDawg]

Mine pulls right out

[@kaseycort9428]

can you show how to do air frying?? please...

[@juliecolon6081]

I have this air fryer and it does take longer to cool things. I made air fryer chicken wings tonight and got my house smoky also any ideas on how to clean the air fryer rack? I try to clean it with soap and water also, do you spray the rack before you put the chicken wings on it? Let me know. Thank you.

[@ChefDawg]

I put it aluminum foil

[@gilbertos1984]

I was gonna buy a 20 buck toaster oven. Bud you sold me. At this point it's 80 buck at Walmart. I think it's worth it

[@ChefDawg]

We love ours and use it all the time

[@ritasenergyherbs3650]

Looking for a stainless steel model as I avoid non stick coatings - do you have a recommendation?

[@ChefDawg]

This air fryer is a stainless steel unit. I agree with you on that!

[@Anniefawesome]

It's been a year (almost!) Do you still like it? I just found this channel and didnt see anything new since this. thanks!

[@ChefDawg]

I love it!

[@justinehislop5233]

Now that we have leftovers today lol what’s the best way to reheat? I see reheat button but haven’t used it.

[@ChefDawg]

I just use the bake option and watch it until it's nice and crispy

[@Bella1neverknows670]

I live in a small town in Oklahoma we don't have a Costco all we have is Walmart and Lowe's they don't have this extra large one but I thought about getting the regular size for $50 but someone says there's a gap between the door I bet you lose a lot of heat I don't know may I have a couple hours before it goes off sale I take care of my father I thought this might be something I can buy for his house and a lot easier to cook things for him but I don't know thank you for the video

[@ChefDawg]

We use ours all the time... I think you'll love it

[@eluna58]

I seen both of your videos of the Ninja and this one. Which one would you recommend.

[@ChefDawg]

This one for sure

[@bobsagetsquarepants7805]

Finally a video that shows the 3 tray system. I wanted to get something that i could cook 10+ pieces of bacon and still catch the grease, if it could also cook a 6lb bird then its a winner. Would you recommend for those 2 things?

[@ChefDawg]

Yes....we use it for everything

[@HoffaJedi]

Take a cookie baking sheet, put down parchment paper, put the bacon 🥓 on it and place it in the oven! Grease will cool on the paper and just throw out the fat once cooled down! Best way to cook bacon

[@howmuchdidthatcost]

@@HoffaJediyessss!!! I always used to fry bacon in a pan. the past 5-6yrs I’ve been bakin’ the bacon. it’s so much better and easier on the clean up.

[@elmeromero1794]

I bought one on Black Friday 2023 for $50. The only con I have is it takes way too long to preheat. And it does take a bit longer to heat food up.

[@ChefDawg]

True...I just put the food in when I start it though, I don't wait.

[@Martian4158]

I plugged mine in just got it out the box and set it up and mine started smoking… is there a reason it did that? Maybe I forgot to remove something? I’m not sure I’m reading the Manuel and it doesn’t give me a reason as to why it would do that. It looks like I set it up properly

[@metalmonkee2896]

Did you wipe it down inside and out and wash the racks and trays before you used it?

[@TheMaskedheel]

Bought one today. Comparing it to my $50 power xl it is extremely bad. Xl takes 15 minutes to fry frozen chicken. This takes 20 to fry thawed chicken. Pizza in xl takes 6 minutes and is crisp this takes 12 minutes on preset and is soggy and taste microwave. Really disappointed.

[@ibvaan]

After my first chicken, the 2 bottom bar lights are so dirty, how can i clean it?

[@cahyzee1773]

You were supposed to put the rack underneath to catch the drippings lol

[@BerylPaton-jg2wi]

One more questions do you know where I could purchase liners for the cooking tray as its really hard to keep clean??

[@ChefDawg]

I just use tinfoil

[@reidsfabric]

Foil is Not recommended. Use parchment paper. Check manual.

[@stpierreforjesusthesavior984]

@@reidsfabric foil not to be used on sides or crumb tray only. Reread the manual.

[@suzannes5888]

​@ChefDawg The manual for this Gourmia model - which I own myself - specifically states to not use tinfoil on the crumb tray, for safety reasons. (See Page 7 of the Gourmia User Manual for the XL Air Fryer Oven:)

[@ChefDawg]

I still use it, but I replace mine frequently so it doesn't build up oil or food that can catch fire

[@heidi1077]

Do you know if it’ll turn off on its own after cooking time ends?

[@ChefDawg]

It does

[@Yodaismycopilot]

1:12 Crumb tray looks like it may have a Teflon coating?

[@ChefDawg]

Nope just regular tray

[@angeyprice9560]

I recently purchased this. Please tell me there is a way to silence (or at least quiet) the beep sound??? It's SO crazy loud!!

[@ChefDawg]

I don't think there is. Ours is loud also

[@TheTF01]

Do you think the longer time to cook is because the door does not have seals?

[@ChefDawg]

no it has a good enough seal for what its used for

[@kingdude21]

Heat escapes from the french doors? Is that why it takes longer?

[@ChefDawg]

It's one of the largest air fryers, as it does have a lot of space to heat up, and many places for it to escape

[@bublefan4ever]

We got ours as a Christmas gift and can't use it cause every time we try, it starts to smoke.

[@ChefDawg]

I bet Costco would return it

[@FREEDOM-qb8db]

If this had a rotisserie function, I'd be all over it.

[@Samsonabrams-or4gz]

I bought the Gourmia XL air fryer and this is my first air fryer. My question is this. Can I use parchment paper instead of alum foil? or is there something else that you would recommend? Many Thanks, Sam

[@ChefDawg]

We use aluminum foil because it's cheaper than parchment paper. And I don't know if the paper touches the heating coil above if it would catch fire

[@reidsfabric]

The manual says no foil but to use parchment paper

[@monak2899]

It caught fire when i used parchment paper as it touched heating coil. Be careful

[@SimplyCanadian]

If you have greasy food does it drip on the heating elements and cause problems? Say you are airfreight wings using the net and not the bake sheet

[@ChefDawg]

So far, we've been okay, I use a baking tray and put tin foil on it

[@SimplyCanadian]

@@ChefDawg so you don't use the air fry basket on its own? You would keep the baking sheet in underneath it ? Thanks for the response!

[@ChefDawg]

Sorry for responding late. We haven't noticed a real difference between having all the trays in or not... Really the only one we use is the basket and the solid one below that tray to hold crumbs that fall.

[@PNWnative757]

@@ChefDawgI’m wondering if a silicone baking liner/sheet (good for at least up to 450-500 degrees) might be okay instead of using foil.

[@desireenieves3415]

How do I make the temperature go back to 450 it says 230 now please help

[@ChefDawg]

You can try adjusting the temperature by just pushing up or down on it

[@germanprepper]

Mine is garbage. Place food in the middle of the rack and grease somehow misses the drip tray and crumb catcher and leaks out the bottom onto the counter.

[@oleanderson3693]

Just started using ours. Am I missing something? There is no audible ding when it is done preheating, just a visual "add food", so you have to stand there and watch it.

[@ChefDawg]

I put the food in as soon as I turn it on... then I just keep my eye on what I'm cooking. It heats up almost immediately but takes forever for the thing to tell you to put the food in.

[@lizettetr]

I REALLY WANT TO BUY THIS OVEN BUT I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF I CAN BAKE CAKES, BECAUSE THAT WOULD BE THE MOST I WOULD DO IN IT.

[@ChefDawg]

There's only one way to find out 😃

[@lashaunbrewer442]

What number would you put ribs on and for how long

[@ChefDawg]

I've done 2 hour recipes and 5 hour recipes.It just depends on what you've done with the ribs and how they were prepared. But 250 is normal for at least 2 hours then check

[@briansokoloski776]

Are the Heater Elements Replacements available and Cost

[@ChefDawg]

Great question... I'm not sure what options are out there

[@shirleycondon1753]

How do I use it to make hard boiled eggs

[@bobbywomack9357]

Just use your stove

[@johnsmith3735]

If you wanted to cook wings in french fries at the same time where would all the juice from the wings drip onto?

[@ChefDawg]

You can keep the solid tray in there, it may affect the airflow.

[@johnsmith3735]

@@ChefDawg yeah I was thinking about putting the wings on the solid metal tray in the fries on the mesh one. Then wrapping that bottom tray and foil for easier cleanup

[@mathlover4994]

It is on sale at Walmart in Canada for 75 dollars. Do you recommend it?

[@ChefDawg]

We use ours all the time

[@user-FTRU6GJ]

What air fryer did you use to have that heated up Immediately?

[@ChefDawg]

We had a Cuisinart air fryer

[@heartlessbliss4284]

Yes Cuisinart is good

[@veronicachan1468]

I like it but I guess I did know how to use it. What happens if food drips on the bulb

[@ChefDawg]

I put tinfoil on the tray and always have it in there, so nothing ever drips on anything... then replace the tinfoil when needed

[@veronicachan1468]

Yes I was trying that too, but what about the heating bulbs? Because the drip tray goes under that

[@ChefDawg]

I use the cooking tray... and put it about 2 slots above the bottom heating bulbs.

[@veronicachan1468]

That's what keeps getting dirty for me and causing the smoke 😞

[@ChefDawg]

Put tinfoil on it and change it out often

[@simoninanotherdimension]

Technically it is not an air fryer. This is more a convection oven. Air fryer has a LARGE fan on top like your last work horse. This one has a SMALL fan on the side. Also, there is a gap between the doors and hot air escapes making them hot to the touch. I consider this a down grade,

[@ChefDawg]

Good points

[@TheMaskedheel]

I agree I bought one today and it is a major let down from power xl.

[@justbeachy2031]

Thank u

[@paulbrown9415]

What was the name of the last one he had that was good?? Please and thank you.

[@ChefDawg]

Same brand just smaller

[@Tootsie806]

How do you bypass the preheat feature?

[@ChefDawg]

I just put stuff in as soon as I turn it on...I never wait for the thing to preheat. It takes way too long, and the heat is immediate

[@retiredzulu9581]

The temperature on mine won't increase anymore any idea why can someone help

[@ChefDawg]

Mine did somewhere once, too.... I unplugged it overnight, and it actually fixed it, so maybe that will help.

[@retiredzulu9581]

@@ChefDawg thnx man gonna test this method out 👍

[@Bella1neverknows670]

I would really to get an inside Grill grilled hamburgers and like to make pancakes and sausage and bacon I'm not sure what to get😂

[@ChefDawg]

We have a Presto electric skillet that we use to cook pancakes and bacon, for the rest we use pans

[@annaalegre5841]

Hi I bought one is nice but the only thing I don’t like is that burning that is on the bottom it get the grease that drip from the top and every time we use it have a smoke smell coming out and it get my house with that smell

[@ChefDawg]

I keep the tray in there lined with aluminum foil

[@annaalegre5841]

@@ChefDawg I got the tray with the aluminum foil but is under the two burner. The only thing that I did is I put another tray on top of the burner so now I have three inside

[@sandy5833]

Copper sheets! Plus they're reusable. Wipe clean easy

[@srikanthreddypendyala6768]

Is the interior wall stainless steel too?

[@ChefDawg]

Good question! Yeah it is

[@Bullweenkle]

The sister to this oven is $59 on Amazon and Walmart

[@shacacruzlemerocya8167]

I plugged it in and it sounds like the fan is constantly blowing. Anyone else have this problem?

[@ChefDawg]

That's what ours does it's to cool it down after your done using it

[@rachelannbarkley2329]

It turns off just gotta wait for it.

[@esperanzaochoa9726]

Can it bake a 2 layer cake ?

[@ChefDawg]

Never tried... but let me know

[@josephlafreniere9813]

How did it toast at a 6 without opening the door???

[@ChefDawg]

I must be missing something?... you don't open the door when toasting

[@josephlafreniere9813]

4:33 you are counting the shelves with the door open.

[@user-wu7lg4mt2b]

I got one for Christmas, I thought it would be an upgrade from my Power XL, yeah, NO. I gave my XL to my cousin before using the Gourmia, big mistake!

[@calderart]

Is that infrared heating? Also, in Canada it's $200. I just bought it.

[@ChefDawg]

I'm not 100%, but I want to say it's infrared. There's a glass tub that heats up

[@calderart]

@@ChefDawg I wrote the company and they said, "No we don't use infared." It looks like they can't spell either. LOL

[@mbrucaj]

Just bought it today and it was on sale $160 if you saved the receipt go to costumer service and they will give you $40 back

[@fireball_55]

@@mbrucaj It's currently priced at $140, not $160. (I'm in Canada too). Even if you didn't save the receipt, you can still get a refund because Costco has your purchase history on their records by scanning your membership card. Receipts aren't required for refunds at Costco.

[@calderart]

@@mbrucaj THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! If it wasn't for you I would not have found this out. I went back to Costco and there were no more of these ovens left to compare prices. I just went to customer services and told them it went on sale and I got $70 back!!! You Rock!!!

[@Iamheem_]

This vs the Ninja Foodi digital air fry oven what do y’all think?

[@ChefDawg]

@Iamheem_ we think the ninja foodi is a little to short

[@rennenb]

Mine switched to Celsius does anyone know how to switch it back ?

[@apartmentexpress7128]

Did you find out?

[@rennenb]

@@apartmentexpress7128 yeah I did thank you 🙏🏾

[@brendaliliana4478]

How can we set the time?

[@ChefDawg]

Good question, go to your air fryer and tap the gourmia logo located at the bottom, select your bake presence, then the temperature will show at the top, and below is the time. Now tap + or - on the temperature select or time depending on how you want your food. Then tap "start" located on the bottom right. Now the air fryer will pre-heat, wait till it says food in then your timer will count down.

[@sharonmcdonald1761]

I've been using this one for about 5 months now and its not very good. It burns the food in the back, unless you rotate your food. I make alot of frozen cookies that came out crunchy on the outside and soft in the middle with my old air fryer, but NOT in this one. The ones in the back burn. They just don't come out right at all. My machine has a huge gap in the door! More than what I've seen in others vids. The handles do get hot. And even tho it comes with a recipe book, I really didn't like many of them. It's hard to know if you should cook on air fry or convection oven. Like for example, casseroles. I always have to guess and I never know which pan to use or what shelf, so I find myself constantly having to search for those answers, that I have come to find out gourmia doesn't answer.

[@ChefDawg]

I haven't had any issues with it. However it does take longer than traditional air fryers.

[@farnanlm]

How hot does the outside get

[@ChefDawg]

Not hot enough to burn your fingers, but it does get uncomfortably warm

[@dre.v.8383]

Do you like it as an oven? Not considering air fryer

[@ChefDawg]

Yes...I use it for smaller stuff instead of my oven

[@EdStaniszewski]

How is honestly holding up for you? I didnt like seeing that error when you were reviewing.

[@ChefDawg]

It's been great... no error since

[@RoshanDesaiphl0923]

have you try cooking bacon in it?

[@ChefDawg]

Not yet but it would work great I'm sure

[@RoshanDesaiphl0923]

@@ChefDawg are you allowed to put Tin foil on the tray? i have Gourmia air fryer also.

[@ChefDawg]

If you're putting tin foil on the baking sheet tray I would say you're fine. We do with ours and it's worked fine

[@lorahogston6615]

Question how big of a ham can this air fryer can handle

[@ChefDawg]

I'd say a fairly decent size

[@lorahogston6615]

@@ChefDawg how many pounds could it handle in a half spiral cut ham

[@kaseycort9428]

Thank you so much for doing a "7 minute demonstration". Some demos are soooooo long...you lose interest....

[@matthewingmire7377]

I removed the speaker - our dog was not a fan of the loud beeps.

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

9/24/2023 same price on sale again

[@realdealio1]

so basically its a toaster overn

[@ChefDawg]

Very similar... cooks a lot quicker. Users convection heating. We use ours all the time.

[@truthinthefaceoftyranny]

I just ordered this and now I regret. No light, dangerously hot, to catching drip tray, cooks slower. I ordered it for its size and to dehydrate. I think I will return to walmart.

[@ChefDawg]

That is too bad... we use ours all the time

[@showerasmr5764]

It’s nice but cleaning isn’t fun

[@ChefDawg]

That comes with everything 😂

[@showerasmr5764]

@@ChefDawg fair 🤣 i do have a slight question do you put the drip pan closer to the tray used with food or keep it at the bottom ?

[@16paws4hearts]

Just bought this today….i hate it. Air escapes the doors, the glass gets so hot I burnt myself. 😢 so much heat escapes it takes forever. Nah.

[@ChefDawg]

We love ours... it is used all the time. I'd say give it a chance before you take it back.

[@16paws4hearts]

@@ChefDawg thanks for the reply. We could visibly see the heat escaping…and it took twice as long to cook. The hot glass for me is just not a safe feature. I’ll try and give it another go but when I burnt myself, the hubby about threw it in the snow bank lol

[@gregal-ov7936]

Купил и вернул, корпус греется сильнее чем утюг, на корпусе можно жарить яичницу и мясо!

[@ChefDawg]

That'd not good

[@Garuthius]

If that's a 6 on toast i'm a flying monkey !!! that was a 3 at best... and how much time... not impressed, think i will give this one a miss.. and no rotisserie function either :(

[@ChefDawg]

Definitely need to toast it longer

[@theboringchannel2027]

You dont COOK bread, you either BAKE it, or TOAST it. You were TOASTING bread, not COOKING bread.

[@ChefDawg]

Good point

[@DanielWOstler]

The temperature of that top surface is enough to turn me off. Maybe that's the price of a cheap unit.

[@capt.billyjack8000]

just tell the truth it suxs!

[@ChefDawg]

We love the air fryer, we use this one everyday

[@MoDavI-sl7iy]

Again, this appliance is 🗑