Power XL 7 QT Vortex Air Fryer | Unboxing Setup and First Use | Review After 3 Months

[@EleanorRoseRyan]

Thanks for this video. I love how much time and care you all put into reviewing it. Great video that is helpful for sure. I am also just starting my air fryer experience. I have always heard good things. Also, including the pros and cons/room for improvement after 3 months of use is so thorough.

[@AliciaLynnYT]

Glad it was helpful, Eleanor! I hope you enjoy yours as much as we do ours!

[@DavidHibbard-qd6nk]

Yeah I just bought one and for the life of me I cannot find instruction book and I saw the rubber bumpers and didn't know if I had to take them on or off and watch this video that's the first thing you said thank you very much 🎉

[@louielou6294]

Just got mine 8 Quart original price $129 but down to $69 at target which is an incredible deal! I’ve had mine for 2 months & I absolutely love mine ! Highly recommend it.

[@AliciaLynnYT]

That is a great deal! We still love ours too, over 2 years later!

[@nickuk911]

Just got one on amazon for £32 quid !

[@ashleybaxter8790]

That's the same deal I got mine at for Target Circle week this year!

[@lizzieturbeville4089]

I have had an air fryer then we got an air fryer oven, I love it! The one thing I heard say is to drop the tempt for normal ovens drop it to 25 degrees less and do only 3/4th of the time. But you are right, is a learning curve but it's well with it. If you have Facebook, you can find air fryer groups. I'm in a few myself. I even like to grill ear of corn in mine!

[@AliciaLynnYT]

I don't think I even realized there was an air fryer oven until people in the comments said they had one! This has definitely been a learning curve but worth it for sure! I will have to check out the air fryer groups, thanks Lizzie!

[@TheRebirthOfWisdom]

I’ve been using mine for over a year and I just learned that I can dehydrate in it. Wow!

[@TheRebirthOfWisdom]

I never read the instructions. 😔

[@michellemm4394]

love this, just bought this air fryer and tried it out by myself but i watched your video as i did and felt less alone haha :) love your insights and very helpful video!!

[@AliciaLynnYT]

So glad it was helpful, Michelle! Enjoy your air fryer!!

[@joaopedrodantas1787]

I just bought mine in the same model and I really liked your video. I felt like I was in a user-to-user conversation circle. Thanks !

[@AliciaLynnYT]

Great to hear, thanks! I hope you enjoy yours as much as we do ours!

[@Johnson_gena]

I got the same brand yesterday but mine is 5 quart. I tried it today before finding your video. I did chicken. As you have stated the length of time was too long. I didn’t think I could eat it but surprise when I got to the inside it was hot, tender, juicy and absolutely delicious. After watching your video I will definitely not use the time in the book. Thank you for posting this video.

[@AliciaLynnYT]

Hope you enjoy yours! Thanks for watching!

[@LaLaLupeXX]

Thanks for the helpful tips! I’m finally about to take the plunge into air fryers and buy this particular one and y’all really helped me with my research. So excited!

[@AliciaLynnYT]

They are great, you will love it!

[@510t-mac]

Hello 👋🏾 guy’s! I just wanted to say thank you for your help!!!!! One ☝️ of my spiritual brothers bought me on of these, because he knows I’m trying to watch what/how I eat foods 🍱. And I would like to say today with you two help I’m able to take it out the box 📦 after seating for at least a mo and use it.

[@510t-mac]

Also you two work well together in my opinion! You guy’s got me through the taking it out the box 📦 stage and now to lol 😂 eating 🍽️ stage! You enjoy yourself today

[@AliciaLynnYT]

Glad it was helpful!!

[@tedspence5047]

We just picked up one of these yesterday. We can't wait to drop something tasty in it. Thanks for the review.

[@AliciaLynnYT]

I hope you love it as much as we do, thanks for watching, Ted!

[@VaraVannerSimpleLiving]

Three months is a legit review. There is an attachment for the instant pot that is an airfryer and I've been thinking about getting it. You might have sold me on it. 😅 Thanks for sharing Alicia!

[@AliciaLynnYT]

Hi Vara! I love this air fryer and use it almost every day! I was on the fence for a long time but glad we got one. Thanks for watching!

[@marilynduenas1876]

I didn’t like the tray full of wholes but not depth there others with a deeper tray

[@leahbuchholz8556]

I had the smaller one but even for 2 of us it was too small , I use it in the RV now and have a air fryer oven and use it all the time👍

[@AliciaLynnYT]

I think the smaller ones would be way too small for use too. That is good you can use your smaller one in the RV! Thanks for watching, Leah!

[@ElizabethMartinez-ee4hv]

Thank you for this review, you are so relatable. And addressed all my questions. Now I’m excited to start air frying!

[@AliciaLynnYT]

I hope you enjoy it, Elizabeth! Thanks for watching!

[@patriciaspaeth6760]

You are going to love the air fryer. I just look up recipes on You tube and they have all turned out great. This weekend I made sea bass and it was perfect.

[@AliciaLynnYT]

Good morning, Patricia🌞 We love it so much and have been throwing everything in there! Sea bass sounds yummy!

[@colleens1878]

Thanks for the video and the work you put in Bjs has this on sale for $60 on a Christmas clearance special today and wasn't sure about how hard it would be to use But it looks like it will be a huge help in the kitchen and make things easy as well as tasty :)

[@AliciaLynnYT]

That is a great deal on this! I hope you enjoy it as much as we do ours, thanks for watching Colleen!

[@tinapalmer9299]

We just go 6 qt. Cooks great!

[@FrugalMommaInTheWoods]

I love air fried food, hope your having a great day,enjoy your new toy

[@AliciaLynnYT]

Me too, it is crazy how much better it tastes! Thanks for watching, Beth!

[@glenmurphy6732]

hey guys thank you for this video, actually just purchased the same air fryer, about i chose the 2qt only because i live alone, and i love it, and i have to thank you guys for this video otherwise i probably would still be using my miro lol, thank you for the video, and you are so right, the preset that came with it is all off. lol. love you guys, and thanks again

[@AliciaLynnYT]

The 2 qt would be great if you live alone, I'm glad you love it! Good to know the preset isn't just off on ours! Thanks for watching and have fun using yours, there are so many things you can do with it!

[@matttaylor4051]

I have the same one Alicia Lynn you can actually fill it up to the max word on the inside there's a fill line on the inside of the cooking tray you can just fill it on up with like fries or anything rings you can do whole roasts I did a whole roast today a pork roast four and a half pounds and I did about 4 lb of baked potatos for Christmas dinner

[@AliciaLynnYT]

Thank you Matt, I have been throwing a lot more in it! I love that you did a whole roast in yours, I haven't tried anything like that yet. I love this thing, it is the best kitchen gadget!

[@johnduncan8752]

Thanks for the video. We just bought this model. It made chicken nuggets fine but the fries were over crispy per the book. It did good with medium/hard cooked eggs: Cold eggs from the fridge for 12 minutes @ 275° then dunk in an ice water bath to stop the cooking.

[@AliciaLynnYT]

I really need to try doing eggs! Thanks for saying how you do yours, I'm going to try that! And thanks for watching, John!

[@outaview]

Thank you for the video. I just got mine today, awesome slash on pricing, and I have wanted an air fryer for a while now.

[@AliciaLynnYT]

I hope you enjoy yours!

[@JusticeGamingNY]

Just got the 6 quart love it

[@simonecovell7149]

Thank you for being so detailed. The bumpers would have stopped me, too

[@AliciaLynnYT]

Thanks for watching!

[@johnnyh4666]

Recently picked up a 5qt version and this video helped out a lot and greatly appreciate it

[@AliciaLynnYT]

Happy it helped, enjoy your air fryer!

[@bradvirtue4650]

wow thanks guyzzz for taking the time to help us

[@AliciaLynnYT]

Thanks for watching!

[@richardr2238]

Hi, I"m a new viewer, just wanted to comment, I remember weight watchers was a big fad in the 60s, and when dr Atkins debunked it every one stopped doing it , because it doesn"t work ! Why because WW allows you to eat the standard American diet (SAD) processed refined high carb foods ! You can air fry carbs all you want you WILL NOT lose weight , to lose weight count the carbs not the calories. High carb diets are the #1 cause of diabetes, obesity and heart disease in this country ! I still enjoyed your video !

[@AliciaLynnYT]

Hi Richard, I can understand your dislike of WW because there are things I don't like about it myself. I am going to have to disagree with you on WW not working. Does it work for everyone? No, it doesn't . But, I personally have lost weight and have maintained that loss for years now doing WW. I In fact, it is the ONLY diet I have ever been able to be successful on and been able to sustain for a long period of time. I have done the super low carb or Atkins diet and failed miserably at that. Sustainability is key, and Atkins simply isn't for me personally. I do agree that carbs are not good for you in general, but WW also focuses on a lower carb diet. Carbs = points for the most part. I don't end up eating very many carbs in a day because I don't have the points for them! Lol So for example, the fries we air fryed in this video, I can't eat those. Way too many points! Anyway, I respect that everyone has their own opinion on diets, that is just mine. And WW or not, this air fryer is amazing! Thanks for watching!

[@kakikyle]

thanks for great in depth video i was wondering what air fryer to get and just ordered this one

[@AliciaLynnYT]

Glad it was helpful! Enjoy your air fryer!

[@sharonhodge2937]

You did good for the first time you got to do the chicken wings awesome

[@mrgamerwatch100]

Good review I was going to pick this up for my mothers birthday!

[@AliciaLynnYT]

It would make a great gift! Thanks for watching!

[@DavidHibbard-qd6nk]

Mine didn't come with a oil sprayer got it at Walmart. I'll get back with you and tell you how it went.

[@AliciaLynnYT]

I hope you enjoy yours as much as we have ours!

[@wendybrown2588]

Thank you so very much!

[@AliciaLynnYT]

You're very welcome!

[@dancadigan8479]

There are tabs in the basket. They seem to be used to raise they fry tray. Have you used these ?

[@AliciaLynnYT]

I haven't but I will have to try that!

[@dancadigan8479]

@@AliciaLynnYT 👍

[@BermyLynn]

How do you stop bacon from flying around? I find it moves the pieces while cooking, however it does a nice job.

[@AliciaLynnYT]

I don't. That's the downside of the air fryer, things flying around unless you weigh them down with something.

[@brendaporter6473]

I keep thinking about getting an air fryer but not sure I have the counter space. Thanks for the review!

[@AliciaLynnYT]

I have an issue with counter space myself. I tend to leave mine on the Island but then it gets in the way there too! Lol I love having it though. Thanks for watching, Brenda!

[@marilynjenkins8537]

I have a five qt. And I use it on my table and I store it or leave it on my counter space.

[@jamez2fly92]

Hows the silicone pieces holding up if you dont mind me asking? I owned a ninja 4qt that had those rubber/silicone bumpers and they actually began to melt and breakdown 😬. Curious if the XL has this problem as well. Also love the beautiful wood table !🙌🏾

[@AliciaLynnYT]

So far so good on the bumpers and I have used it a lot over the months! Thanks for watching and thanks about the table!

[@jamez2fly92]

@@AliciaLynnYT Really! Sounds good to me! And your welcome thank you for the informative video and replying as well 😊 have a great day!

[@raedelemma]

Great review, thank you!

[@AliciaLynnYT]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@timmann172]

Great review we just bought the same one because of your review

[@AliciaLynnYT]

Thank you! I hope you enjoy yours as much as we have ours!

[@Gaby-eh4bh]

How are you liking it 🤗 thinking of buying one!

[@CarolinaCABoy]

Thinking about buying one of these today. Your video was well done and explained very well. This will be mine and my partners first Air Fryer. Thanks for the video, I have subscribed and liked. PS: Your hubby (?) is a handsome dude. Sorry, had to get that in there and with respect!

[@AliciaLynnYT]

Thank you! This is a great air fryer and we are still loving it. I use it for so many things! And thank you, I think my hubby is pretty handsome too😊

[@mybloodalittledarker5216]

Man Thank You guys/gals for this video helped me out alot good explanation

[@AliciaLynnYT]

Glad it helped!

[@BR-pw7lg]

Do they all come with the oil sprayer? I just bought the same one from Target and it didn’t come with the oil sprayer.

[@AliciaLynnYT]

I have heard from other people that theirs didn't come with an oil sprayer either so it might just be a Sam's club thing.

[@aperez8601]

I also bought mine from target and it was only the air fryer.

[@vickiejordan8037]

My WW coach talks about her air fryer all the time and things she cooks in it. Converting WW recipes to the air fryer is not hard.

[@AliciaLynnYT]

We have had a lot of fun using it!

[@SonyaElleDee]

Just got this, excited to try it out. Thanks for the vid :)

[@AliciaLynnYT]

We love ours, I hope you love yours too!

[@DavidHibbard-qd6nk]

First thing I want to try some breaded butterfly shrimp 🦐 now you mention some onion rings and I now im going back to store😢

[@louisvuitton1584]

lol I got one of those at target Xmas clearance $30!

[@AliciaLynnYT]

Wow! Score! I've never seen them anywhere for less than $80...this size anyway. The 3 qt, yes.

[@donnastormer9652]

Put your insta pot trivet over your light food and your food won’t blow around…. Hope that helps

[@AliciaLynnYT]

Good idea, thank you Donna!

[@tyneshadavis3478]

forgive me if the vid already answered this but does the dehydration setting affect general air frying? Is it possible y'all could make a vid on just the dehydration settings & dehydration functions for this specific air fryer? I have this same one but purchased from the pawn shop so it didn't have the manual with it. Please & thank you

[@AliciaLynnYT]

Hi, unfortunately I no longer have this air fryer, I gave it to my daughter. But, you can find a user manual for this online if you google it and that should help you. I hope you enjoy it, we loved it!

[@tyneshadavis3478]

@@AliciaLynnYT ok thanks & yea i know i'll look up that manual vids are just more clear & nice to have another person sharing it as well 🙂 y'all did great with this vid

[@chrisjones7797]

The first 10 mis is to preheat with no food second 10 is 2 cook

[@djlovelace6268]

I just got this one this morning 👍🏾

[@AliciaLynnYT]

Enjoy!

[@michaelmajor5467]

I was just given one of these from a friend that was absolutely disgusting you couldn't even see the coils or the fan I just figured how to clean it and it looks like brand new and smells and works like it's brand new all over

[@AliciaLynnYT]

They are great, I hope you enjoy it!

[@katjones4840]

Dang that beard is epic! - also thanks for the review I just bought this one.

[@AliciaLynnYT]

Haha thanks!😄 Enjoy your air fryer, we love ours!

[@kzukiodenthechad7205]

How long should you wait for it to cool down before you clean it

[@AliciaLynnYT]

Just until it is cool enough to handle it.

[@lesliedaubert4250]

Should I clean this before it does that first pre heat? Just got mine today.

[@AliciaLynnYT]

Yes, clean it before

[@jayfloran9822]

Thank so much, very helpful video 👍🏼

[@AliciaLynnYT]

Glad it was helpful!

[@fancystitching]

Thank you so much for this video

[@AliciaLynnYT]

You are so welcome!

[@ironheadrick6244]

Thank you for your review, very helpful.

[@AliciaLynnYT]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nancychandler7289]

Did you by chance get the grill plate? If so, how do you use it?

[@AliciaLynnYT]

I don't have one of those, but they sound neat!

[@AnnsSouthernhome]

I have this one. I love it!

[@AliciaLynnYT]

Isn't it great?! I'm glad you love yours too!

[@Close2realize]

The apples were interesting.... never thought about that.... It was mentioned that the time needed was down to personal preference... but I wonder if instead of dehydrating, if it would be possible to make apple 'crisps', like on the fryer setting.... or making fresh potato chips.... Then with the dehydration, how about jerky options? Thanks for your review, it's super helpful.

[@AliciaLynnYT]

I think all of those things would be possible. It's great how many things this air fryer can do! Jerky is one thing I still want to try in it. Thanks for watching!

[@squid9882]

Have you done any vegetables in it? If so, how did they turn out?

[@AliciaLynnYT]

Not yet, no.

[@karennations8631]

We got a vortex 2 qt. Instructions aren't clear. Do we need to preheat first when cooking anything?

[@AliciaLynnYT]

You don't have to preheat first with everything, no. I usually don't but it does cut down on the cook time if it is preheated first.

[@niasayamuongbo6498]

I 💕 the video…..so Amazing

[@AliciaLynnYT]

Thank you Nia!

[@wabajack8250]

What kind of fish and how long did you have it in for sense the times are off lol

[@AliciaLynnYT]

We did Tuna at 400 for 8 minutes the first time we did it. It was more done than we like so we do more like 5-6 minutes now.

[@cyndihungerford271]

I just got this same one as a gift from a friend & ready to use it to cook chicken thighs. Not sure how many to put in the basket & if I should use the time & temp listed in the book. Any suggestions?? Also do I have to spray basket first before adding my chicken?

[@AliciaLynnYT]

Hi Cindy. I haven't done chicken in mine yet but I would tell you to put as many in as you want as long as there is a little space between them to allow for air flow. Also, we have found the temps in the book to be accurate but the times are way longer than needed. I usually start checking things at about half the time suggested in the book. All the recipes I have tried online tend to have longer cooking times than needed too. At least for our air fryer. And yes, I would suggest spraying your basket with something like olive oil to prevent sticking. Hope that helps!

[@missjewells5063]

Thanks guys!! 🤗

[@AliciaLynnYT]

Thanks for watching!

[@jaychanglini2670]

seems like it would be messy to clean as the basket does not have the tyhpical two parts

[@AliciaLynnYT]

I find it's not too bad to clean. What I don't like about it not having the basket inside instead of the tray, is it makes removing the food not as easy.

[@jerrysloan5225]

Just did fries and they were good. does yours beep every couple of minutes? I mean loud beeps! I cant stand that if that is part of the process. I will have to cook in the garage.

[@AliciaLynnYT]

Mine doesn't beep every couple of minutes, no. That would probably drive me crazy!

[@olufemiabrahamaladesanmi7316]

Please how do I turn on mine

[@itsbonakim]

Do you still love it? I just bought this today and realized the basket doesn’t separate 😭

[@AliciaLynnYT]

Yes, I am still really loving it and use it all the time. Not sure what you mean by the basket not separating, do you mean the bottom tray won't come out or something else?

[@itsbonakim]

@@AliciaLynnYT glad to hear you’re still loving it! I noticed that other brands ones have outer basket + lining basket and you can dump the food out with the lining basket so that oil doesn’t drip with the food. With this air fryer, there is a mesh on the bottom but no separate lining basket, so I would need to use like a tong to pick out food if there is oil in the basket. Was wondering if that bothers you (seems not!) thanks for all the awesome recipe videos 💕

[@AliciaLynnYT]

@@itsbonakim Gotcha, that makes sense why you would want that! I didn't realize other air fryers had that, now I wish this one did! I still love it though😊 Your are welcome, thanks for watching!

[@lenprice6315]

I have a question I just recently purchased a power XL and I used it one time to cook some pizza & now it will not start back when I hit the power button. Has anyone ever come across this problem? What am I doing wrong?

[@waynethebarber1095]

Nice video, but the times are just a guide, you have to check in the middle. Or even every 5 minutes.... You really need an instant temperature probe and be sure to take temperatures. That is like a must for every air fryer. Watch a lot of videos on KZbin, and it will help . You must learn times and temperatures. I set a timer for when I need to check ..... I made a list of what I wanted to try, and then marked them off ... The information is out there, You need to learn how to use your new air fryer. I find an air fryer way better than the instant pot ..

[@AliciaLynnYT]

Yes, temperature probes are a must. Air fryers are like anything else, trial and error to figure out how to best use them. We've had one for 2 years now and have it down pretty well. Thanks for watching😊

[@regents6]

The guy in this video looks like one of the members of ZZ top.

[@AliciaLynnYT]

I can see that!😄

[@stacysickler9963]

Is yours really loud? When ours gets heated up it's super loud, louder than a vacuum cleaner going.

[@AliciaLynnYT]

I don't find it really loud, no. I mean, it's not quiet but definitely not even close to a vacuum cleaner going.

[@way3558]

I’ve had mines for less than a month and it makes a loud noise like the fan is loose or something is yours doing the same. I’m thinking of taking it back

[@waynethebarber1095]

Like anything, you learn 8 or 10 things to make ... And use them.

[@DavidHibbard-qd6nk]

Oh I can't find my instruction book but I was wondering what that thing was I'm going to cook shrimp for the first time in it thanks for sharing

[@boyingreen]

Thank you!

[@AliciaLynnYT]

Thanks for watching, Tristan!

[@susanskirko6024]

Can you cook alot of food in it

[@AliciaLynnYT]

Yes, a pretty good amount

[@SFXD24]

Does yours get louder when the heating element turns on and off

[@AliciaLynnYT]

I haven't noticed that with ours, no.

[@ryanfailor5789]

Just bought one tonight and actually just put in some chicken wings.

[@AliciaLynnYT]

Enjoy! We love ours!

[@Stormomy]

Ours comes on but fan don’t work brand new

[@averyw.6311]

How much does the 7qt. cost???

[@AliciaLynnYT]

As I mentioned in the video, there is a link in the description box to what the current price is on Amazon.

[@serene8028]

Did it give a burnt plastic smell when you first used it

[@AliciaLynnYT]

It does have a smell for sure. The instructions say to turn it on and let it run a few minutes before first time cooking food in it to burn off the manufacturers protective oil cover. That oil is probably what smells.

[@tuyetngoc6057]

I would like to know a price..How much ..ship free or ..

[@AliciaLynnYT]

There is a link in the description box to the current price on Amazon...

[@areataemcghee6544]

Can you use foil in the inside to cook food?

[@AliciaLynnYT]

I think you could as long as you leave space for the air to still flow, you don't want to block or cover all the holes in the basket.

[@williamwilson9283]

👍

[@stacievaughan269]

I love mine:)

[@stacievaughan269]

Did egg rolls from scratch during my covid break🤩

[@AliciaLynnYT]

Aren't they great! I'm glad you love yours too!

[@AliciaLynnYT]

Egg rolls are on my list of things I still want to try in there. I bet they are good! Thanks for watching, Stacie!

[@luvleta2759]

I'm just trying to make kale chips. The recipe says 2 hours. Am I missing something???

[@AliciaLynnYT]

That sounds like the dehydrating setting if they want you to do 2 hours. Otherwise, that would be way too long!

[@luvleta2759]

@@AliciaLynnYT Yes, in the book it said dehydration. I never used an air fryer so I was going by the recipes in the book. 😆 Have you made kale chips? I have the same air fryer that you have.

[@AliciaLynnYT]

I haven't, no. I'm sure they would be good though. I hope you love your air fryer as much as we do ours!

[@luvleta2759]

@@AliciaLynnYT Well.... 😂 I need to learn how to use it. I burned my kale chips. Then I tried air frying some onions and bell peppers and burned those to. I will keep at it and report back once I get better.

[@AliciaLynnYT]

@@luvleta2759 You will get the hang of it!

[@thelowriderlady6319]

Mine didn’t came with the oil dispenser

[@AliciaLynnYT]

Sorry to hear that

[@virginiasilva9627]

Mine won't turn on right away is theres another way to turn it on??

[@AliciaLynnYT]

no, just the power button. The basket does have to be pushed all the way in for it to turn on though.

[@FrugalMommaInTheWoods]

Nice

[@AliciaLynnYT]

We love it!

[@anthonyjmassaro8210]

I really mean it

[@AliciaLynnYT]

Google didn't like your other comment, Anthony...it was in my held comments that don't see the light of day😂😂 This makes more sense now. Have a great day😁😘

[@sherryhill3939]

This is not the largest they have. My daughter just got me an eight quart

[@AliciaLynnYT]

Thanks Sherry and enjoy yours!

[@Crazy--Clown]

After sales service is terrible

[@AliciaLynnYT]

Sorry to hear that. Haven't had to deal with that, myself.

[@mt_gox]

what's with the desecrated american't flag? 🤭

[@AliciaLynnYT]

Not sure what you are referring to🤔

[@MrWatermelonWarrior]

Mine did not come with a menu😢 or the mister

[@AliciaLynnYT]

Sorry to hear that!

[@StayFrosty81]

Hopefully you have figured out that air fryers cook way more than six freaking onion rings at a time. 🫠🫠🫠

[@AliciaLynnYT]

Yeah, sure did. You do realize that that was the literal first time we used an air fryer?🤣 Stay Frosty, stayfrosty!!!😘

[@StayFrosty81]

@@AliciaLynnYT 😋