Let me start by saying this ASZ 5-quart air fryer has become my go-to kitchen gadget. That transparent window? Game-changer. I can actually watch my fries turn golden without constantly opening the basket - no more guessing games with doneness!

The size is perfect for my studio apartment. It fits neatly on my counter but still handles enough food for meal prepping - I regularly cook 1.5lbs of chicken thighs or a batch of roasted veggies with room to spare. The non-stick basket makes cleanup stupid easy, though fair warning - some users report missing accessories so check your package carefully.

Where this unit really shines is versatility. Those 8 presets cover everything from reheating pizza (perfect crisp every time) to roasting whole chickens. Though heads up - the default times run long in my experience too. I learned to cut preset times by about 25% after my first batch of hockey puck-style biscuits.

Now for the quirks: The basket mechanism could be smoother - mine requires a firm push to lock properly. And while most units work flawlessly, there are reports of defective ones (that plastic smell issue sounds particularly nasty). Mine arrived perfectly functional though, and has survived daily use for months.

For small households, dorm rooms, or RV kitchens? This is a solid pick. Just maybe order through a retailer with good return policies in case you hit the occasional quality control issue.