Shoppers Are Breaking Up with Breville and Ninja for the 'Lexus of Air Fryers' — Here's Why | New Trend shared by EPRO

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【Industry Update】This article is compiled from EatingWell. Original link: https://www.eatingwell.com/cosori-iconic-air-fryer-amazon-12149453

On October 1, 2026, EatingWell — a leading U.S. food and health media brand — published a detailed hands-on report on the Cosori Iconic Stainless Steel 6.5-Quart Air Fryer, a premium pod-style model retailing at USD 249 on Amazon. The piece captured a clear shift in consumer preference toward non-toxic, durable, and design-forward air fryers, with shoppers openly comparing it favorably against legacy heavyweights Breville, Instant, and Ninja and nicknaming it the "Lexus of air fryers."

Material choices sit at the center of the buzz. The Cosori Iconic builds its interior walls and crisping rack from 304 stainless steel for fast, even heat reactivity, and wraps the cooking surface in a ceramic nonstick coating the brand says is made without PFAS — directly addressing the "forever chemical" concern that has pushed many buyers away from conventional PTFE baskets. Visible exterior parts use magnetic 430 stainless steel and tempered glass, with plastic limited to the handle, giving the appliance a sleek, premium look that survives heavy daily use.

Under the hood, a direct-current motor lets each preset adjust not only temperature but also fan speed, while Wi-Fi connectivity and the VeSync app push cooking charts, automatic presets, and finish or shake notifications straight to a user's phone or watch. Presets cover air fry, roast, bake, dry, proof, and reheat.

For EPRO and B2B buyers serving India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, the Middle East, and Africa, the launch is a strong signal: demand is moving upmarket toward stainless-steel, PFAS-free, app-connected air fryers. These attributes map directly onto OEM and ODM roadmaps for health-conscious emerging-market households — a clear fit for private-label and customization programs.

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