The Black+Decker HF110SBD reigned supreme as we placed it alongside other top-performing air fryers and have them undergo rigorous performance tests.
From the looks to the power, Black+Decker produced consistently high food quality, the most user-friendly across ages, high wear-and-tear quality, and the easiest to clean up (including its accessories).
Best Air fryer We Test
Among the countless air fryers out today, we still cannot find our “the one”. And with so many factors involving the purchase, it’s just too hard to make the final decision.
For a very even competition, we chose the air fryers with almost the same sizes (cooking capacity and floor space), cooking features or programs, main settings (timer and temperature), and appearance.
Narrowing down our list to the top five outstanding air fryers in the market: Black+Decker HF110SBD, GoWISE GW22621, Philips HD9220, Avalon Bay AirFryer, and Le Coucou HarmonyI-W.
We created simple yet serious criteria of functionality/usability, sturdiness, cleaning, food quality and existing product reviews. These are the usual factors a consumer has regard to when purchasing their countertop appliance. These five entered a series of “endurance” tests as we did a simulation of how they are supposed to be used at home — plugged-unplugged-plugged routine, used-washed-dried-used cycle, ramming the air fry
These five entered a series of “endurance” tests as we did a simulation of how they are supposed to be used at home — plugged-unplugged-plugged routine, used-washed-dried-used cycle, ramming the air fry baskets, and pushing buttons-turning knobs repeatedly. For
Check PriceFor the usability test, we included participants of all ages, all genders of a family and evaluated how difficult or easy for them to use the homeware. And my favorite test of all is food quality. We chose jalapeno poppers, catfish, fried chicken, frittatas, french fries and chocolate souflée recipes. These recipes could test the similar cooking
And my favorite test of all is food quality. We chose jalapeno poppers, catfish, fried chicken, frittatas, french fries and chocolate souflée recipes. These recipes could test the similar cooking programs of the air fryers.
The clean up test involved what things were needed to clean the machine and its accessories, and could it be cleaned with just the dishwasher. Though we did not include price as a basis, we looked for that “value for the buck” quality based on peer assessments.
Though we did not include price as a basis, we looked for that “value for the buck” quality based on peer assessments.
Testing the Black+Decker
We tested and reviewed the Black+Decker HF110SBD Two-Liter model. This is an ideal size to do batches of cooking tests and is just enough for serving two people.
BLACK+DECKER Air Fryer Cooking
We strictly followed the cooking instructions for each recipe we have prepared for Black+Decker. Surprisingly, they all came out as exactly as they are described in the recipe.
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The jalapeno poppers came out with crispy skin and the cheese inside oozed gooey goodness. The air fried catfish was flaky to the touch and juicy to the taste. The air fried chicken and French fries were golden brown and crispy.
The circulating super hot air halves the cooking time giving you
BLACK+DECKER Air Fryer Cleaning
The inner cooking surface of this countertop necessity has a non-stick coating, so all it needs is a quick wiping after use. The non-stick ability also makes the food smoothly slides off for easier transfer.
Of course, we’ve checked the dishwasher capability of Black+Decker and it passed. Overall, no sweat with cleaning the inside and outside of the air fryer.
BLACK+DECKER Air Fryer Use
The Black+Decker leans towards less modern features which we approve. The turning dials and knobs make the machine less intimidating to both young and old users.
The numbers are also clearly seen, which again makes it easier to be manipulated and monitored. Though we think it can be facelifted with cooking programs for even easier use.
The safety features make it worry-free to be used by all the consumers.
What we love
This consistently high food quality can be a result of a 1200-watt power draw which is slightly lower than competitors. This also makes the Black+Decker an excellent power saver appliance.Black+Decker has been a household name for long-lasting, durable of all sorts of known appliances and the HF110SBD is no different. It has a two-year warranty that secures your worries about wearing it down.
Black+Decker has been a household name for long-lasting, durable of all sorts of known appliances and the HF110SBD is no different. It has a two-year warranty that secures your worries of wearing it down.
The turnable knobs and dials are quality tested to withstand the roughest of hands and ensure long-lasting use. And since there isn’t much technology to update, it’s going to be on your countertops longer than you expected.
The sturdy build extends with the air fry basket and tray that just smoothly slide in and out of the air fryer. It even has an automatic shut off and cool-to-touch handle as some of its safety features are included.
What you would also appreciate about this brand is the fact it’s available almost anywhere and everywhere (online and offline). Plus the silver-black design fits any and every kind of kitchen style.
What we don’t like
Black+Decker’s perfection is a tad bit delayed as we found room for improvement. Starting from the temperature knobs of 70 degrees increment. You have to do a guessing game for your cooking temp adjustments. Keeping an eye might be an additional job but it will save your dish from overcooking.
Starting from the temperature knobs of 70 degrees increment. You have to do a guessing game for your cooking temp adjustments. Keeping an eye might be an additional job but it will save your dish from overcooking.
The sturdy built HF110SBD comes with a tape that secures the fryer bin to the inside but it lets out a residue during cooking. No fret; it can be easily removed with some scrubbing.
There’s a recipe book included but online recipe versions are more detailed and clearly presented than the written version.
And lastly, Black+Decker should find inspiration from Philips’ wide array of air fryer accessories to be developed in the future. This is one of the reasons we weren’t able to do the frittata and souffle cook tests.
In the end
The Black+Decker HF110SBD Two-Liter reigns the best air fryer from food quality results down to its durable, well-built caliber. It has endured all the tests we did and proven that
It has endured all the tests we did and proven that its room for improvement does not make it any less excellent.
So, if you’re going for your first air fryer, Black+Decker won’t disappoint you in food quality, energy efficiency, and the best value for your money.
