Cosori Pro II CP358-AF Review (2026)

This fryer fits families of three to five who cook fries, chicken, and roasted vegetables several times a week and want one machine that handles a full batch in a single layer. It also suits first time owners, because the customizable presets and personalized shake reminder shorten the learning curve. If you regularly cook two different dishes at once, look at a dual basket model instead.

The 5.8 quart square basket is the core advantage. Four chicken breasts, a family portion of fries, or a layer of wings fit without the corner waste of a round basket, and single layer cooking is what produces even browning. Cosori rates the basket for a whole 5 pound chicken.

At 1700 watts the Pro II reaches 400 degrees F and holds 12 functions including steak, chicken, seafood, shrimp, bacon, frozen foods, fries, vegetables, toast, and bake, plus preheat and keep warm. Each function can be customized and saved, so owners keep the settings they actually use.

The angled touch panel is readable from standing height and the personalized shake reminder can be added to or removed from a preset, chiming halfway through longer cooks when you keep it on. The panel also shows fingerprints quickly and can register a sleeve brush, a recurring owner note.

Both the basket and drawer are nonstick and dishwasher safe. Hand washing takes a minute because the surface releases starch and breading well when soaked briefly in warm water.

Against the Ninja AF101, the Cosori offers 5.8 quarts versus 4 quarts and a square basket versus a round one, so it handles family batches the Ninja needs two rounds for. The Ninja counters with a smaller footprint and a lower 105 degree F minimum for dehydrating.

Against the Instant Vortex Plus 6 Quart, capacities are close, but the Instant adds a ClearCook window and interior light the Cosori lacks. The Cosori answers with the more usable square basket shape and a longer 2 year limited warranty.

There is no window and no dual basket on this non-smart Pro II model. The footprint, about 13.87 inches wide with the handle included, needs a clear counter spot with rear venting room.

For most family kitchens those are acceptable trade offs at this tier, which is why the model anchors the best of list.