John Doe wrote:

> Sqwertz > wrote:
>
> > Terry Coombs wrote:
> >> John Doe wrote:
>
> >>> First times I tried, seems they did not cook well enough.
> > > >
> >>> Should I place the fries/tots on the top rack or the bottom rack?
> > > >
> >>> What setting (Bake, Broil, Toast, Convection)?
>
> >> * None of the above , go get yourself an air fryer .
> >
> > Those toy air fryers are just cheap convection toaster ovens.
>
> I appreciate your detailed other answer, but considering the fact MY
> cheap convection toaster oven cost less than a small air fryer,
> difficult to believe the air fryer does not do a better job. It might
> depend on whether a cheap air fryer gets to higher temperatures more
> easily or whether its convection is much better. I will search the
> cheap air fryer reviews for (fries, tater tots). I think fries is
> what they show in the product for sale pictures.
>
> Something else to look for is ease of cleaning, like the toaster oven
> and the microwave.

Good way to go about it. I too am feature driven. I won't say 'more
costly means better' but you are going about it with the right
questions for your needs. It could be simple cleanup factors make them
a little more.