DASH Compact Air Fryer Oven Cooker with Temperature Control,
$49.99
Product Overview
The Dash Compact Air Fryer Oven Cooker redefines convenient, guilt-free cooking for individuals and small households. Designed with modern living in mind, this space-saving appliance delivers the irresistible crispiness of fried food—without the excess oil or hassle. Powered by proprietary AirCrisp technology, it uses rapid air circulation to cook meals evenly and thoroughly, achieving golden-brown results that rival traditional frying—all while using up to 80% less oil. Whether you’re craving crispy chicken tenders, perfectly roasted vegetables, or golden french fries, this compact powerhouse makes healthy indulgence simple, fast, and effective.
Sleek, intuitive, and built for everyday use, the Dash Compact Air Fryer requires no preheating and operates with just two controls: an easy-to-read temperature dial and a countdown timer. Its 30-minute auto shut-off feature ensures peace of mind, eliminating the risk of overcooking or burning. The non-stick fry basket not only promotes healthier cooking but also simplifies cleanup—just wipe it down with warm soapy water after use. With its cool-touch housing and secure non-slip feet, safety and stability are built into every detail.
Perfect for dorm rooms, studio apartments, tiny kitchens, or anyone practicing portion control, the 2-quart capacity supports single servings or light family meals. It’s ideal for busy professionals, students, or health-conscious cooks who want flavorful, satisfying meals without the cleanup or long prep times. Backed by a recipe guide full of inspiration, this air fryer transforms how you think about quick, delicious home cooking.
Key Features
- AirCrisp Technology with Rapid Air Circulation: This advanced system circulates hot air continuously around your food, creating a crispy exterior and tender interior without submerging ingredients in oil. The result? Deliciously fried textures with significantly reduced fat content—up to 80% less than traditional deep-frying methods.
- 30-Minute Timer with Auto Shut-Off: Once the set time elapses, the unit automatically stops heating, preventing overcooking, burning, or wasted energy. You can step away with confidence, whether you’re preparing a snack or multitasking in the kitchen.
- Non-Stick Fry Basket: Engineered for effortless cleaning, the coated basket resists food adhesion, allowing you to wipe away grease and residue quickly. No soaking, scrubbing, or harsh chemicals required—just rinse and go.
- Easy-to-Use Temperature Dial & Timer: No complicated settings here. Simply adjust the temperature dial to your desired heat level (ranging from low to high) and set the timer for up to 30 minutes. Clear markings ensure accurate control, even for first-time users.
- Compact 2-Quart Capacity: Optimized for single servings or light meals, this size supports better portion control and reduces food waste. Ideal for individuals, couples, or anyone cooking on a smaller scale.
- Cool-Touch Housing and Handle: Even when operating at higher temperatures, the exterior remains comfortably cool to the touch, minimizing the risk of burns during handling or placement.
- Non-Slip Feet for Stability: Strategically placed rubberized feet keep the unit securely in place on countertops, reducing movement during operation and enhancing overall safety.
Technical Specifications
- Capacity: 2 quarts (ideal for 1–2 servings)
- Basket Coating: Premium non-stick surface
- Cooking Technology: AirCrisp with forced-air circulation
- Temperature Range: Adjustable via dial (approximate range varies by model)
- Timer: 30-minute countdown with automatic shut-off
- Housing: Cool-touch exterior material for safe handling
- Dimensions: Compact footprint designed for small kitchens and countertops
- Weight: Lightweight and portable
- Color: Black
- Power Source: Standard household electrical outlet (check local voltage requirements)
- Included Accessories: Fry basket, recipe guide, instruction manual
Benefits & Use Cases
This air fryer is engineered for those who value both convenience and nutrition. By eliminating the need for large amounts of oil, it supports healthier eating habits without sacrificing taste or texture. Enjoy restaurant-quality fried foods at home—from crispy fish fillets and seasoned wings to oven-roasted potatoes and steamed veggies with a crunchy finish.
The 2-quart capacity makes it especially useful for solo dining, meal prep, or quick breakfasts like hash browns or scrambled eggs with crispy edges. Its compact size means it won’t dominate your kitchen counter, making it perfect for apartments, RVs, or shared living spaces. The auto shut-off and cool-touch design add layers of safety, while the non-stick basket ensures minimal mess and easy maintenance.
Whether you’re new to air frying or upgrading from a larger model, this compact unit offers simplicity without compromise. Just load your ingredients, set your preferred temperature and time, and let AirCrisp do the rest. From weeknight dinners to weekend snacks, it’s a versatile tool that fits seamlessly into any routine.
Important Notes
The Dash Compact Air Fryer is intended for indoor countertop use only. Always place it on a flat, stable, and heat-resistant surface—never near flammable materials or directly on tile or laminate that may discolor under prolonged heat exposure. Avoid overfilling the basket; follow fill-line guidelines to ensure proper air flow and even cooking. Allow the unit to cool completely before disassembling or cleaning any parts. Do not immerse the main body in water—only the removable basket should be washed.
The included recipe guide provides creative starting points but does not include comprehensive meal plans, nutritional breakdowns, or dietary certifications. Users are encouraged to verify cooking times and temperatures based on their specific ingredients and preferences.
Note: This product does not include additional accessories such as baking trays, skewers, or extra baskets. For optimal performance, clean the basket regularly and avoid using abrasive sponges or steel wool that could damage the non-stick coating.
Heliotrope Bouquet –
Best appliance ever!
I totally love this air fryer!I use it almost every day. I am losing weight, and this has really opened up so many possibilities to make plain food fabulous!I use it for EVERYTHING! Makes fantastic homemade chicken nuggets, “fried” vegetables, fish, roasted new potatoes….everything comes out wonderfully crispy and/or browned. It even makes a humble veggie burger into a restaurant quality meal!I like the food so much better without all the oil that you have to use with frying or even sauteing.It’s super easy to use and to clean.It is attractive – I have the turquoise color, and it looks good on the counter. It is very small and hardly takes up any space.It is very convenient, and I don’t have to heat up the oven or stove to just make a quick lunch.Just a few things to think about:The timer knob is black, and the dot to set the time is just a raised black bump. It is really hard to see when you are turning the knob. I was thinking of putting a dot of paint on there or something so I can actually see it.Also, this fryer is very small. It only has room to cook a serving for ONE.It’s perfect if you just want to make a meal for yourself, but if you want to cook dinner for two or more, I’d recommend getting the bigger size.Overall, this is the best little appliance! Love it!
Kindle Customer –
Ease of cooking
Got it in January 2015 – one year ago.Very happy with it !!!Works great, makes all kind of food you could think of …… from FrenchFries -to- Crispy Onions -to- well done Beef Titbits -to- ChickensSaucy Strips …. – easy to cook, easy to maintain …
Miss Noone –
Great price
Best little air fryer ever. Never thought I would something like this. It was the right price and I figured why not. Thinking about buying a bigger one. Perfect size for single servings. Plus the accessories available are great.
James –
Great cooking appliance, but watch the non-stick coating
I’ve had the Dash Compact Air Fryer for nearly 6 months, and I love it. It’s small and prefect for 1-2 people. Great quick toaster oven that creates health crispy food with little or no oil. It works by circulating air over the top of the food, so you need to flip over or toss the food.PROS: It’s perfectly cooks food that comes in smaller pieces (french fries) or meat that cooks up quickly (beef, shrimp, salmon). Oven Fried Chicken: I could never get my oven fried chicken to get crispy like a oil deep fryer. After baking it in the oven, I would quickly air fry for 5 minutes to give in a crispy skin and coating. Frozen Fries: Works well with most types of frozen french fries, but Shoe String Fries are the best for air frying due to their thin cut.CONS:1. The Non-Stick Coating. A lot of comments complain about the non-stick coating flaking off. Many modern cooking appliances have cheap non-stick coating, and this is no exception. I used to have a Foreman grill that had the same problem. I learned through past experience to use parchment paper under my food to prevent the food from sticking and the flaking of the non-stick coating. PRO-TIP: For the Dash Compact Air Fryer, I used the removable circular tray to trace and cut out perfect parchment paper liners (see pictures). It makes clean up super easy and preserves the coating on the cooking surface. I added a picture of my air fryer tray after 6 months of regular use (looks like new). It takes about a minute to cut the parchment paper to size, and I usually pre-cut a dozen ahead of time. Don’t pre-heat the air-fryer with parchment paper inside because it will be blown up into the heating element and burn the paper. Make sure the parchment paper is weighed down by food.2. The Spring-loaded Timer. The manual timer is spring loaded and requires sufficient tension to be accurate. If you set the timer for less than 5 minutes, it will turn off before the 5 minutes. I’m not certain if this is a design flaw or just my machine (your mileage may vary). I wouldn’t recommend cooking anything for less the 5 minutes. Most food requires more than 5 minutes, so this shouldn’t be a huge problem.3. Thick food. This is not just a problem for this brand or model. All air fryers operate by pushing hot air over the surface of the food. So, thinner slices of food work better. I wouldn’t cook a thick cut of steak in it (unless you like it blue) or thick cuts of pork/chicken. As I mentioned above, I would bake thicker pieces of meat in the oven and crisp the outside in the air fryer. For food cut into small pieces (like fries), lay them on the tray in a single thin layer. Don’t fill the basket to top.Despite the few drawbacks, I love the Dash Compact Air Fryer. It doesn’t do everything, but it’s great at one thing: making things crispy. I use it for baked salmon, crisp up baked fried chicken, cook frozen fries, burgers, bratwurst, etc. It permanently replaced my toaster oven, and its thinner footprint means I save counter space.PS: If you have leftover fried food, try re-heating it in the air fryer. It will make it crispy again.
You Know My Name (Look Up The Number) –
Such a great little fryer!
Itâs perfect for making single serving meals and appetizers for two. It cooks evenly and I have just taken frozen fries, frozen tater tots, frozen buffalo chicken wyngz, and frozen mozzarella sticks, so far into the fryer. Straight from packaging to cooking and itâs easy. I usually cut the full cooking time in half and when it dings, I turn the items over. With fries, I shake them and âstir themâ with tongs about 3 times during the cooking process. Everything turned out great. My guest was impressed with the mozzarella sticks in particular because they were perfect and without the grease.Cleanup is easy!Itâs non-stick, if you didnât read the description, and you just need to shake out crumbs before wiping with a soft sponge with soap and water. They recommend wiping the heating element off if grease or food gets stuck to it. The fan sits above the food, and the fan pushes the heat down to the food. So itâs not going to get dirty often unless someone overloads the basket. I keep it to one layer of chicken or mozzarella sticks, but fries take up more room.Itâs fairly quiet, and certainly not noisy. You just hear the whole of the fan. It gets to peak heat within minutes and it has to be cheaper than heating a whole oven for one person to eat a meal or snack. I hate using the oven for something like fries or tater tots. Itâs a waste of energy ($$$) for something so simple.One tip is to preheat the unit by running it for about 3 minutes before you put food in to cook. This way the energy used during cooking will go directly to your food rather than not be able to gauge how well the food is cooking. Youâd have to preheat your oven for 5 minutes and itâs a much bigger use of energy.Those photos were not taken for this review. I just happened to have a few I took to send to someone when I was cooking dinner with it. So thatâs from my first go-round.If you are cooking for more than one, then get something bigger, but if youâre cooking for yourself, then this will help you out nicely.
Louise –
I really like how fast and easy it was to use. Perfect for one to two people depending on what you are preparing. Can’t wait to try different recipes. So far I have tried Tater tots which took no time. Shrimp and Salmon excellent. Small batch of wings quick and tasty. Very glad I purchased this little air fryer. It works great for me.
bo joe –
I already had one and this was a gift. Recipient was trilled with it; great for one or two people.
Amazon Customer –
I’ve only had this product for a few day and absolutely love it! It’s perfect for one or two people. I was reluctant to own an air fryer and now think I should have purchased one sooner. It does not take up much room on the counter. By the time I have heated my oven, the fryer has cooked and baked the food. It is easy to use and I look forward to making more recipes in my air fryer. I recommend this product for anyone wanting a smaller airfryer!
Sandra C –
I wasn’t sure I would like my air fryer, but after using it for over a week now, I know I love it!!! The size is compact and fits well on my kitchen counter and the red color is amazing. Everything I have made from fries, to pizza, crispy beef, turkey thighs, pork tenderloin and cauliflower bites has been easy to do and turned out delicious. The size is definitely for one person and you can not do very big portions in it. So if you are hoping to make multiple things in it at once this is not the size for you. At this point it’s a good size for me. I’m so glad I purchased it and there are wonderful groups on Facebook to help with recipes and ideas.
Alan Dutton –
Unfit for uk for reason given, and alien plug and 110v