I kicked things off with Totino’s pizza rolls, because nothing says, “need something quick and delicious” like molten cheese-filled pockets. At 400 degrees for eight minutes, they came out perfectly crispy on the outside and melted on the inside. (Honestly, I feel like I could’ve shaved off a minute or two and still nailed that cheesy center.) No flipping, no fuss.
Next up: breakfast sausages. I tossed in half a pack of links—three full-sized sausages—without crowding the basket. Ten minutes at 360 degrees with a quick shake halfway through, and they were browned and juicy, ready to be devoured alongside my bagel with lox. I was surprised by how evenly they cooked without any oil or preheating—no greasy splatter like you’d get from a stovetop fry. Plus, the air fryer didn’t heat up my whole kitchen, which, in my tiny apartment, is a game changer (especially on brutal summer days).
And because no appliance test is complete without dessert, I tossed in a few pre-made cookie dough squares from Pillsbury. I preheated the air fryer to 320 degrees for two minutes, laid down parchment paper in the basket, and spaced four dough squares about two inches apart. After just four minutes, the cookies were golden around the edges with soft, gooey centers. I let them sit in the basket with the lid closed for a couple of minutes to firm up—zero complaints. (And I still got that signature cookie-in-the-oven smell.)
How Loud Is It?
Noise-wise, the air fryer is relatively quiet. There’s a soft hum while it’s running, but nothing that would drown out your podcast or playlist. The beeping when the timer’s done is loud enough to hear from another room, so you’ll know when your pizza rolls are ready without hovering.