COSORI: who makes it, the 2023 recall explained, and our guide to the range

Ten years ago, hardly anyone in Britain had heard of COSORI. Now it's one of the names people mention first when they're shopping for an air fryer. That's a fast rise for any brand, and it's fair to wonder whether the products live up to it.

We think they do, which is why we stock five COSORI products at Clean Smile Home: a compact air fryer, a 5.7 litre electric pressure cooker, a smart kitchen scale that shows nutrition information, a stainless steel kettle designed so the water never touches plastic, and a glass kettle with a stainless steel lid and filter.

This guide explains who COSORI is and who owns it, what the brand does well and where it has had problems (yes, we'll cover the 2023 air fryer recall in North America and whether it affects UK buyers), and every COSORI product we sell in detail. Then there's a practical air fryer guide, a section on using a nutrition scale sensibly, an explainer on plastic in kettles, care tips and a FAQ.

The short version

• COSORI is a kitchen brand owned by VeSync, a company founded in California in 2011. VeSync also owns Levoit (air purifiers) and Etekcity (scales and gadgets).
• COSORI is best known for air fryers. It also makes kettles, scales, coffee machines and cookware, with a focus on modern design and app connectivity on some models.
• For a compact, quiet air fryer for one to four people, buy the COSORI Pro LE 4.7L.
• For pressure cooking, slow cooking and rice for a family, buy the COSORI 5.7L 9-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker.
• For a kettle where no plastic touches the water, buy the COSORI 1.7L stainless steel kettle.
• For a glass kettle at a lower price, buy the COSORI 1.5L glass kettle.
• For weighing food and seeing its nutrition at the same time, buy the COSORI Smart Nutrition Kitchen Scale.
• The 2023 COSORI recall covered specific air fryer models sold in the US, Canada and Mexico. The Pro LE model we sell was not on that list.

Who makes COSORI?

VeSync: the company behind the brand

COSORI belongs to VeSync, a company founded in 2011 by Yang Lin and headquartered in Tustin, California. VeSync started out selling small products online, beginning with its Etekcity brand in 2012. It launched the VeSync app in 2015, which connects many of its smart products, including the COSORI scale we sell.

Over time VeSync built up three main brands, each with its own area:

• Levoit: air purifiers and humidifiers.
• COSORI: kitchen appliances, especially air fryers.
• Etekcity: scales, thermometers and small gadgets.

VeSync listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in December 2020. In 2025 the founders took the company private again, and it was delisted from Hong Kong in May 2025. It reported revenue of roughly $650 million for 2024.

A brand that grew up online

COSORI's story is very different from Russell Hobbs or Tower, which have been on British high streets for generations. COSORI grew up selling online, where reviews and ratings decide what sells. That has shaped the brand. COSORI products tend to focus on the things reviewers complain about: noise, how easy the basket is to clean, how readable the display is, and whether the kettle has plastic touching the water.

The brand's design work has also been recognised. In 2025, a COSORI air fryer from its Iconic range won a Red Dot design award.

The air fryer brand

Air fryers are COSORI's core product, and they're what gave VeSync its foothold in the kitchen. If you've seen a COSORI air fryer in a friend's kitchen, that's no accident. The brand put most of its effort into getting air fryers right before branching out.

The 2023 recall: what happened and does it affect you?

We'd rather you hear about this from us than stumble across it later and wonder why we didn't mention it.

On 23 February 2023, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of about two million COSORI air fryers sold in the United States, along with about 250,000 in Canada and about 21,000 in Mexico. The problem was a wire connection that could overheat, posing fire and burn hazards.

The recall covered specific model numbers: CP158-AF, CP137-AF, CS158-AF, CAF-P581 and CAF-P581S, CO137-AF, CO158-AF and CP258-AF, including some variants of those numbers. The Pro LE 4.7 litre air fryer we sell was not among them.

What should you take from this? Two things. First, recalls are a sign the safety system is working: a problem was found, reported and fixed. Most big appliance brands have had a recall at some point. Second, it's always worth checking model numbers. If you own any air fryer, from any brand, look at the rating label on the base and check it against your national recall lists. In the UK, the government publishes product safety alerts and recalls on GOV.UK.

What COSORI does well, and where it doesn't

Strengths

Air fryers that are easy to live with. Clear displays, sensible presets, non-stick baskets that go in the dishwasher and, on the Pro LE, quiet running.

Attention to materials. COSORI's kettles are designed with the water-contact materials in mind. The 1.7 litre steel kettle has no plastic touching the water at all, and the glass kettle uses stainless steel for the inner lid and filter.

Good value. COSORI products usually sit in the middle of the price range, with features you'd expect to pay more for.

Smart features where they help. The nutrition scale connects to the free VeSync app, so you can log meals by weighing them.

Where COSORI isn't the right pick

If you want a big family air fryer. The Pro LE at 4.7 litres suits one to four people. Large families, or people who batch cook big trays of food, may want a larger model or a dual-basket air fryer.

If you want temperature control on your kettle. The COSORI kettles we sell boil water. For green tea or coffee at a set temperature, look at the Ninja KT200UK or the Cuisinart glass kettle with temperature control.

If you'd rather not use an app. The nutrition scale works as a normal scale without the app, but you'll get much more from it with the app. If you dislike apps, a basic kitchen scale will suit you better.

The COSORI range at Clean Smile Home

COSORI Pro LE 4.7L 9-in-1 Air Fryer, grey

The Pro LE is a compact 4.7 litre air fryer with a tempered glass touch display. COSORI says it runs at under 55 dB, which is quieter than many air fryers.

What it does:

• A 4.7 litre non-stick basket, which COSORI pitches for one to four people.
• Nine functions, including fries, chicken, frozen food, steak, seafood, vegetables and reheat.
• A temperature range from 75 to 230°C.
• A shake reminder, which tells you when to shake the basket for even cooking.
• A dishwasher-safe basket.
• A recipe cookbook in the box, with more recipes online.

Who it's for: singles, couples and small families, people in flats where noise travels, and anyone buying their first air fryer who wants something straightforward.

Worth knowing: 4.7 litres is a good size for a couple or a small family, but a whole chicken or a large batch of chips for four hungry teenagers might mean cooking in two rounds. Read our guide Air fryer basics: getting started with the COSORI Pro LE 4.7L for a full walkthrough.

COSORI 5.7L 9-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker

The COSORI 5.7L pressure cooker is an electric pressure cooker that also slow cooks, steams, sautés and cooks rice, with one-touch programmes and automatic steam release.

What it does:

• Nine cooking functions in one, including pressure cook, slow cook, steam, rice, sauté and yoghurt.
• A 5.7 litre non-stick inner pot.
• Automatic steam release, so you don't have to flick a valve by hand at the end of cooking.
• Delay start up to 24 hours and keep warm up to 12 hours.
• Multiple safety features, including an anti-scald lid and overheat protection.
• A dishwasher-safe lid, pot and accessories.

Who it's for: families and batch cooks who want stews, curries, rice, beans and stock in a fraction of the usual time, and anyone who likes the idea of setting dinner to start while they're out.

Worth knowing: pressure cooking has a short learning curve: you need enough liquid, you shouldn't overfill, and you choose between natural and quick release. Our guide to pressure cooking with the Instant Pot Classic Mini explains the basics, and they apply to the COSORI too. Use wooden or silicone utensils to protect the non-stick pot. Check the listing photos for the exact accessories supplied.

If you're torn between this and the Instant Pot Classic Mini, size is the main difference. The COSORI's 5.7 litre pot suits a family; the 3.8 litre Mini suits one to four portions and has a stainless steel pot instead of non-stick.

COSORI 1.7L Kettle, Plastic-Free Water Contact, brushed stainless steel

The COSORI 1.7L stainless steel kettle is built so that no plastic touches the water. The spout, inner lid, filter and water window are all plastic-free.

What it does:

• A food-grade stainless steel body.
• 3000 W fast boil. COSORI says it boils one cup (250 ml) in under 43 seconds.
• A 1.7 litre capacity.
• Laser-engraved water level marks inside the kettle (instead of a plastic window).
• A lid that opens to two angles for easy filling and cleaning.
• A light-up on/off switch, auto shut-off and boil-dry protection.

Who it's for: anyone who wants to keep plastic away from their drinking water, people who've noticed a plastic taste from kettles in the past, and anyone who likes the look of a simple steel kettle.

Worth knowing: with the level marks inside, you'll need to open the lid to see how much water you have. That's the trade-off for having no plastic window. Our guide What "plastic-free water contact" means: the COSORI stainless steel kettle explains it in detail.

COSORI 1.5L Glass Kettle 3000W, BPA-Free Water Contact

The COSORI glass kettle is a 1.5 litre kettle with a glass body that lights up blue while it boils.

What it does:

• 3000 W. COSORI says it boils one cup in about 43 seconds.
• A 1.5 litre capacity, up to six cups.
• A glass body with a blue light while boiling.
• A 304 stainless steel inner lid and filter, and a glass V-shaped spout.
• A lid that opens to two levels to reduce splashing when you fill it.
• Strix boil control with auto shut-off and boil-dry protection. Strix is a long-established maker of kettle controls, based in the Isle of Man.

Who it's for: people who like seeing the water boil, anyone who wants to spot limescale early, and anyone after a stylish kettle at a lower price.

Worth knowing: glass shows limescale quickly, so you'll want to descale it often in hard water areas. Some parts away from the water path may still be plastic; the product is described as BPA-free in the water contact areas. See our guide Glass kettles: pros, cons and the COSORI 1.5L 3000W.

COSORI Smart Nutrition Kitchen Scale with App

The COSORI Smart Nutrition Kitchen Scale weighs your food and shows its nutrition information on a large display.

What it does:

• A large display that shows calories and other nutrition facts.
• Tracks 19 nutrition facts, including calories, protein, fat and carbohydrates.
• Pairs with the free VeSync app, which includes barcode scanning and a UK food database.
• A 304 stainless steel platform.
• A tare function to zero out the bowl.
• Five units: g, oz, lb:oz, ml and fl oz.

Who it's for: anyone following a dietitian's or doctor's advice on portions, athletes keeping an eye on protein, people managing a health condition where nutrition matters, and bakers who just want a precise, good-looking scale.

Worth knowing: the scale works as a normal kitchen scale even without the app. The nutrition features rely on the app and its food database. Read Weigh it and know what's in it: the COSORI Smart Nutrition Kitchen Scale.

All five at a glance

Product	What it is	Capacity	Standout feature	Best for
Pro LE 4.7L	Air fryer	4.7 L	Quiet, under 55 dB	1 to 4 people
5.7L pressure cooker	Electric pressure cooker	5.7 L	9 functions, automatic steam release	Family one-pot meals
1.7L steel kettle	Kettle	1.7 L	No plastic touches the water	Plastic-free tea and coffee
1.5L glass kettle	Kettle	1.5 L	Glass body, steel lid and filter	See-through style on a budget
Smart Nutrition Scale	Kitchen scale	n/a	19 nutrition facts plus app	Portion and nutrition tracking

Which COSORI kettle: steel or glass?

Both are 3000 W, both are fast and both are good. The difference is what you value.

Choose the steel kettle if: keeping plastic away from your water is your priority, you want a full 1.7 litres, and you prefer a kettle that hides limescale and fingerprints well.

Choose the glass kettle if: you want to see the water, you like the blue glow, you want something a little cheaper, and 1.5 litres is plenty.

If you're in a very hard water area, the steel kettle is a little more forgiving to look at. Glass shows scale clearly, which is useful for knowing when to descale but less pretty between cleans.

A practical guide to air frying

How an air fryer works

An air fryer is a small, powerful fan oven. A heating element sits above the basket, and a fan blows hot air quickly around the food. Because the cooking space is small and the air moves fast, food browns and crisps more quickly than in a big oven. You need little or no oil, which is where the name comes from. It doesn't actually fry anything.

Converting oven recipes

A common rule of thumb for converting a fan oven recipe to an air fryer is to lower the temperature by about 20°C and cut the time by about 20%. So a recipe that says 200°C for 25 minutes would start at about 180°C for 20 minutes. Check the food a few minutes early the first time, then adjust. Always make sure meat is cooked through.

The shake reminder matters

Food at the top of the basket gets the most hot air. Shaking halfway moves food around so everything cooks evenly. The Pro LE reminds you, so you don't need to set a separate timer.

Don't overcrowd the basket

Air needs to move around food to crisp it. A basket packed to the top steams the food instead of crisping it. For chips, a single loose layer, or two at most, works best. Cook in batches if you need to.

A little oil helps

You don't need much oil, but a light coating on fresh chips or vegetables makes them crisper and helps seasonings stick. A teaspoon tossed through a bowl of chips is plenty. Avoid aerosol cooking sprays directly on the non-stick basket, as some contain additives that can build up on the coating over time.

Things that work brilliantly

• Frozen chips, potato waffles, fish fingers and nuggets.
• Fresh chips and roast potatoes.
• Chicken thighs and wings.
• Salmon fillets.
• Roasted vegetables like peppers, courgettes, broccoli and sprouts.
• Reheating pizza, pastries and leftover chips (much better than a microwave).

Things that don't work so well

• Wet batters, which drip through the basket before they set.
• Large joints of meat that don't fit with space around them.
• Very light foods like loose leafy greens, which can blow around inside.
• Big batches for large families, which need cooking in rounds.

What the presets on the Pro LE are for

The Pro LE has nine functions, including fries, chicken, frozen food, steak, seafood, vegetables and reheat. A preset is simply a temperature and time that COSORI has set as a sensible starting point for that kind of food. You can change either one before or during cooking.

Presets are useful when you're learning, because they stop you guessing. Once you know how your air fryer cooks, you'll probably find yourself setting the temperature and time manually more often, adjusting for the size and thickness of what you're cooking. A thin chicken breast and a fat bone-in thigh both count as "chicken", but they don't need the same time.

The reheat function is the sleeper hit. It's set lower than cooking temperatures so leftovers warm through without burning. Leftover chips, roast potatoes, pizza, sausage rolls and fried chicken all come back far better than they do in a microwave, which tends to make them soft and chewy.

The wide temperature range, from 75 to 230°C, also lets you do gentler jobs, like warming bread rolls or drying out apple slices at the low end, and searing at the high end.

Starting-point cooking times

These are rough starting points for a basket that isn't overcrowded. Every air fryer runs slightly differently, and food sizes vary, so check early and use the pack instructions where there are any. Always check meat is cooked through: no pink in chicken or pork, and juices running clear.

Food	Temperature	Rough time	Tip
Frozen chips	200°C	15 to 20 min	Shake twice
Fresh chips (soaked and dried)	190 to 200°C	20 to 25 min	Toss in a teaspoon of oil
Chicken thighs, bone in	190°C	22 to 28 min	Skin side up; check the thickest part
Chicken wings	200°C	20 to 25 min	Pat dry first for crisp skin
Salmon fillet	180°C	8 to 12 min	Skin side down
Fish fingers	200°C	8 to 10 min	Turn halfway
Broccoli or sprouts	190°C	8 to 12 min	Light oil and salt
Reheating pizza	170 to 180°C	3 to 5 min	Crisp base, unlike a microwave

Your first week with an air fryer

New air fryer owners often stick to frozen chips for a month, then wonder what the fuss was about. Here's a simple week to build confidence.

• Day 1: frozen chips or potato waffles. Learn how your basket cooks and when to shake.
• Day 2: fish fingers or breaded fish with peas. See how quickly breaded food crisps.
• Day 3: roasted vegetables. Chop peppers, courgettes and red onion, toss in a little oil and seasoning.
• Day 4: chicken thighs with paprika and garlic. Check with a meat thermometer or by cutting the thickest piece.
• Day 5: salmon fillets with lemon. Quick, healthy and hard to get wrong.
• Day 6: homemade chips from fresh potatoes. Soak the cut chips in cold water for 30 minutes, then dry them thoroughly before cooking.
• Day 7: leftovers night. Reheat yesterday's chips, pizza or roast potatoes and notice how much crisper they are than out of a microwave.

What size air fryer do you need?

Air fryer capacity is quoted in litres, which isn't very intuitive. As a rough guide:

• Around 2 to 3 litres: one person, snacks and sides.
• Around 4 to 5 litres: one to four people, which is where the COSORI Pro LE 4.7L sits.
• Around 6 litres and up, or dual baskets: bigger families and people who want to cook a main and a side at the same time.

What matters most is the flat area of the basket floor, because food crisps best in a single layer. A tall, narrow basket holds more litres but doesn't cook more chips at once.

Common air fryer mistakes

• Skipping the preheat when it helps. Many foods crisp better if the air fryer has a few minutes to heat up first. Frozen foods are usually fine from cold, but fresh chips and chicken skin benefit from a hot start.
• Wet food going in. Moisture on the surface steams instead of crisping. Pat chicken and soaked potatoes dry with kitchen paper.
• Too much oil. A drizzle is enough. Excess oil pools in the bottom and can smoke.
• Never cleaning under the basket. Grease and crumbs collect in the drawer and can smoke or smell. A quick wash after each use avoids this.
• Using it as a cupboard. It's tempting to store things on top of the air fryer, but it vents heat. Keep the top and back clear.
• Following oven times exactly. Air fryers usually cook faster. Check early.
• Cooking cheese or light breadcrumbs uncovered at full blast. Loose bits can be blown about by the fan. Press toppings down or add cheese towards the end.

Air fryer safety

• Leave space around the air fryer, especially behind it where hot air vents out. Don't push it against a wall or under a cupboard.
• Don't put it on a hob, even when the hob is off.
• Don't use paper liners that aren't designed for air fryers, and never preheat with a loose paper liner in the basket. It can blow into the element.
• Clean out grease regularly. Built-up fat in the basket can smoke.
• Check your model against recall lists, as described above.

Air fryer troubleshooting

"My chips are soggy"

The basket was probably too full, or the chips were wet. Cook fewer at a time, pat fresh chips dry, add a light coating of oil and shake when the reminder sounds.

"There's white smoke"

Usually fat from fatty foods like bacon, sausages or chicken skin dripping and smoking in the drawer. Empty excess fat partway through cooking and clean the drawer after every use. If smoke is dark or there's a burning plastic smell, switch off, unplug and check the manual.

"Food is burnt outside but raw inside"

The temperature is too high for the thickness of the food. Lower the temperature and cook longer, especially for thick pieces of meat. Check meat is cooked through before eating.

"Food is stuck to the basket"

A little oil on the food helps, as does not overcrowding. Soak the basket in warm soapy water before cleaning, and never scrape with metal.

"The display is not responding"

Make sure the basket is pushed fully home, as many air fryers won't run if it isn't. Wipe the touch display with a dry cloth, as wet fingers or grease can stop it responding.

Are air fryers cheaper to run than ovens?

Often, yes, for small amounts of food. An air fryer heats a much smaller space than an oven and usually cooks faster, so it tends to use less energy for a portion of chips or a couple of chicken thighs. For a big family roast with lots of trays, a full oven can make more sense, because you can cook everything at once.

The honest answer is that it depends on what you're cooking and how much. If you find yourself heating the whole oven for one small item, an air fryer will likely save you money and time. If you're filling the oven, keep using it.

Using a nutrition scale sensibly

A nutrition scale is a useful tool. Like any tool, it helps most when you use it with a clear, healthy purpose.

Good reasons to use one

• You've been asked by a doctor, dietitian or nurse to keep an eye on portions or a particular nutrient, for example carbohydrates for diabetes management.
• You're training for a sport and want to make sure you're getting enough protein.
• You want to learn what a sensible portion of pasta, rice or cereal actually looks like, then go back to eyeballing it.
• You bake and want precise measurements.

How to get accurate readings

• Put the scale on a flat, hard surface.
• Put your bowl on first, then use tare to zero it.
• Weigh foods raw or cooked consistently, and choose the matching entry in the app. Cooked rice and dry rice have very different values per gram.
• Use barcode scanning for packaged foods. It's quicker and usually more accurate than searching.

A word of care

Tracking food can be helpful for some people and unhelpful for others. If weighing and logging starts to make you anxious, or food starts to feel like numbers rather than meals, it's fine to stop and use the scale for baking only. If you're worried about your relationship with food, talking to your GP is a good first step. In the UK, the eating disorder charity Beat also offers support.

Plastic and kettles: what's the fuss?

Many people now prefer to keep plastic away from hot drinking water. Some notice a plastic taste from new kettles. Others simply prefer steel and glass. COSORI has built its kettle range with that in mind.

It helps to be clear about the terms you'll see:

• Plastic-free water contact means no plastic part touches the water inside the kettle. The COSORI 1.7L steel kettle is designed this way: steel body, steel filter, steel inner lid and laser-etched level marks instead of a plastic window.
• BPA-free means any plastic used doesn't contain bisphenol A. It doesn't mean there's no plastic at all.
• Stainless steel or glass body means the main body is steel or glass, but other parts (lid, window, filter) may still be plastic, depending on the model.

All kettles sold in the UK have to meet food contact safety rules, so a plastic kettle isn't unsafe. Choosing plastic-free water contact is a preference, and a perfectly reasonable one if it matters to you.

Precise weighing for better baking

Even if you never open the nutrition app, a good digital scale makes baking more reliable. Cups and spoons are inconsistent: a cup of flour can vary a lot in weight depending on how it's scooped. Professional bakers weigh everything, including liquids and eggs.

• Use tare between ingredients so you can add everything to one bowl.
• Weigh eggs if a recipe gives a weight. A "large" egg varies more than you might think.
• Weigh liquids in ml. For water and milk, 1 ml is close to 1 g.
• For bread, weigh water precisely. Small differences change the dough a lot.

The COSORI scale's 304 stainless steel platform is easy to wipe clean when flour goes everywhere, which it will.

Hard water and COSORI kettles

In hard water areas, both COSORI kettles will build up limescale over time, just like any kettle. The difference is how you notice it. On the glass kettle, you'll see a white film on the inside and on the base plate. On the steel kettle, you'll see it on the base when you open the lid, and on the laser-etched markings.

Descale when you see it, rather than waiting for flakes in your mug. Monthly descaling is a good habit in hard water areas. Citric acid works well and leaves no smell. If scale is a constant battle, the Russell Hobbs Purity with a BRITA filter is designed specifically to reduce it.

How to look after your COSORI products

Air fryer

• Let it cool, then wash the basket after every use. It's dishwasher safe, but hand washing with a soft sponge helps the non-stick coating last longer.
• Don't use metal utensils or scourers on the basket.
• Every so often, unplug it, turn it upside down when cool and gently wipe the heating element area with a damp cloth to remove grease splashes.
• Wipe the touch display with a soft, slightly damp cloth.

Kettles

• Descale regularly with citric acid, a kettle descaler or a vinegar and water mix. Rinse thoroughly afterwards.
• Remove and clean the steel filter every few weeks.
• Dry the outside of the steel kettle after wiping to avoid water spots.
• Polish the glass kettle with a soft cloth. Never spray cleaner towards the base.

Nutrition scale

• Wipe the steel platform with a damp cloth. Don't submerge the scale.
• Don't leave heavy items on it when you're not weighing.
• Replace the batteries when the display dims or readings jump around.
• Keep the app updated so the food database stays current.

COSORI compared with the other brands we sell

Air fryers: we also sell the Tower 4L digital air fryer T17205AFR. The Tower is a little smaller and usually cheaper. The COSORI has more presets, a wider temperature range and quieter running. If budget is the priority, go Tower. If noise and features matter more, go COSORI.

Kettles: for a quiet kettle, look at the Russell Hobbs Buckingham Quiet Boil or the Breville Curve. For hard water, the Russell Hobbs Purity with BRITA filter. For plastic-free water contact, COSORI is the one.

Multi-cooking: if you want a cooker that does more than air fry, COSORI's own 5.7L pressure cooker is the bigger option for families. For small households, the Instant Pot Classic Mini pressure cooks in a 3.8 litre pot, and the Ninja Foodi PossibleCooker is the pick if slow cooking and searing matter more than pressure.

Which COSORI is right for whom?

• A couple in a flat: the Pro LE air fryer. It's quiet, compact and the right size for two.
• A busy family who wants dinner faster: the 5.7L pressure cooker, for stews, curries and rice in a fraction of the usual time.
• A tea drinker who's fussy about taste: the 1.7L steel kettle, with no plastic touching the water.
• A student or first-time renter: the 1.5L glass kettle. Stylish, quick and affordable.
• Someone following medical advice on diet, or an athlete tracking protein: the Smart Nutrition Scale.
• A keen baker: the Smart Nutrition Scale again, even without the app. A precise scale changes baking.

Why we chose COSORI

We picked COSORI for two reasons. First, its air fryers have a reputation for being easy to use and easy to clean, and the Pro LE adds quiet running, which matters a lot in small homes. Second, COSORI takes materials seriously. Its plastic-free water contact kettle is one of the clearest options on the market for people who want to keep plastic out of their tea.

We also think it's right to be upfront about the 2023 recall. It didn't affect the model we sell, but it's part of the brand's history, and you deserve the full picture when you're choosing.

Frequently asked questions

Who owns COSORI?

VeSync, a company founded in California in 2011. VeSync also owns Levoit and Etekcity.

Was the COSORI Pro LE recalled?

The Pro LE was not on the list of models in the February 2023 recall announced by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. That recall covered specific models sold in the US, Canada and Mexico. Always check the model number on your own appliance against current recall lists.

How many people does the Pro LE 4.7L feed?

COSORI pitches it for one to four people. For a family of four with big appetites, you may need to cook chips and mains in separate rounds.

Is the Pro LE really quiet?

COSORI says it runs at under 55 dB. That's quieter than many air fryers, though you'll still hear the fan.

Can I put foil in the air fryer?

Many people do, but don't cover the whole basket or block the airflow, and make sure the foil is weighed down by food so it can't blow into the element. Check the manual for COSORI's specific advice.

Does the stainless steel kettle have any plastic at all?

No plastic touches the water. Parts outside the water path, such as the handle and base, can still contain plastic. That's normal and doesn't affect the water.

Is a glass kettle safe?

Yes. Kettle glass is heat-resistant and designed to handle boiling water. Avoid knocking it against taps and don't put it on a hob.

Do I need the app for the nutrition scale?

Not for basic weighing. You need the free VeSync app for barcode scanning, the food database and logging.

Can I weigh liquids on the scale?

Yes. It shows ml and fl oz as well as weights. For water-based liquids, 1 ml is about 1 g. Thicker liquids like oil or honey weigh differently, so check the app or recipe.

Can I cook frozen food straight from frozen in the Pro LE?

Yes. It has a frozen food function. Follow the cooking guidance on the pack, adjusting for the air fryer, and check food is piping hot all the way through before serving.

Does the air fryer smell when it's new?

Many new appliances give off a slight smell the first time they heat up. Wash the basket before first use, then run it empty for a few minutes in a well-ventilated room, as the manual advises. The smell should go after the first use or two.

How often should I descale a COSORI kettle?

In hard water areas, about once a month. In soft water areas, every two to three months. Descale sooner if you see a white film or flakes.

Is COSORI a good brand?

We think so, for its air fryers and kettles in particular. It's a younger brand than some we sell, and it grew up online, but its products are designed with care and offer good value. As with any brand, buy the product that matches your needs.

Find your COSORI

• COSORI Pro LE 4.7L 9-in-1 Air Fryer
• COSORI 5.7L 9-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker
• COSORI 1.7L Kettle, Plastic-Free Water Contact
• COSORI 1.5L Glass Kettle 3000W
• COSORI Smart Nutrition Kitchen Scale with App

Not sure where to start? If you don't own an air fryer yet, start there. It's the product COSORI is best at, and it's the one most people end up using every day.

Sources: VeSync company background (company profiles and press), US Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 23-130 (February 2023). Product figures such as boil times, noise levels and nutrition tracking are manufacturer claims.