NuWave
Nuwave Brio Plus 8 Qt Air Fryer
Best large-capacity air fryer for busy families seeking precise, healthy meals.
Discover healthier, delicious meals with the Nuwave Brio Plus 8 Qt Air Fryer. This 1800W appliance uses advanced air circulation to crisp your favorite foods without excess oil. Its spacious 8-quart basket is perfect for family-sized portions. Enjoy intuitive digital controls, 100 presets, and 50 memory slots for personalized cooking. The integrated temperature probe ensures perfect results every time. Functions include grilling, baking, roasting, dehydrating, and more, with dishwasher-safe parts for effortless cleanup.
$107.63
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
362
/ 1688
#362 in Electronics Accessories
Price vs Category Average
-33%
Below average
Capacity
8
/ Quarts
Who it's for
- Busy parents cooking for large households
- Home cooks prioritizing precise internal food temperatures
- Culinary enthusiasts needing versatile, granular temperature control
Who should skip it
- Cooks with limited kitchen counter or storage space
- Users seeking a quick and effortless cleanup routine
- People sensitive to loud appliance noise during operation
Performance breakdown
Cooking Capacity
The expansive eight-quart basket easily handles family-sized meals and large batches.
Precision Control
Integrated temperature probe ensures consistent doneness for proteins and delicate dishes.
Interface Usability
Digital touchscreen and extensive presets make complex cooking tasks remarkably intuitive.
Versatility
Multifunctional design seamlessly transitions between air frying, dehydrating, and roasting.
Cleanup Efficiency
Dishwasher-safe components significantly reduce the post-cooking maintenance burden.
Thermal Performance
High 1800W output delivers rapid, even heat for perfectly crispy results.
Key Specs
Capacity
8 Quarts
Wattage
1800 Watts
Material
Stainless Steel
Dimensions
15.1″D x 16.5″W x 13.1″H
Weight
15.87 pounds
Temperature Range
50°F to 400°F
Voltage
120 Volts
Interior Coating
Non-stick
Features
- Crispy results without added oil
- Large 8-quart capacity for families
- Precise temperature probe for perfect doneness
- 100 presets and 50 memory slots
- Versatile cooking functions
- Easy on-the-fly adjustments
- Dishwasher-safe components for easy cleaning
- User-friendly digital interface
What customers say
The Nuwave Brio Plus earns high praise primarily for its superior capacity and innovative features, making it excellent for families. Its generous 8-quart size handles large meals easily. Users consistently highlight the integrated digital temperature probe as a game changer, ensuring perfectly cooked meats without guesswork. The digital interface is intuitive, simplifying operation. While some note the unit is large and slightly noisy, the overall cooking performance, delivering consistent crispiness and browning, confirms its strong value. Most agree the utility and premium features justify the investment, positioning it as a robust, high-performance air fryer.
Know before you buy
The 8-quart capacity is well-suited for families of four to six people. It provides enough space to cook a whole chicken or large batches of vegetables, wings, and fries at once.
Yes, the integrated temperature probe allows you to set a target internal temperature for your food. Once the probe detects that your meat or dish has reached that specific temperature, the unit will stop cooking to ensure perfect doneness.
Yes, the removable basket and tray components are dishwasher safe. However, hand washing with a soft sponge is recommended to extend the life of the non-stick coating.
Absolutely. The Nuwave Brio Plus features on-the-fly adjustments, allowing you to change the temperature or cooking time mid-cycle without needing to cancel or restart the program.
While air fryers generally heat up much faster than traditional ovens, the Nuwave Brio Plus does not strictly require a long preheat time. You can start cooking immediately, though some users prefer a quick two-minute warm-up for optimal crisping.
The unit measures 16.5 inches wide by 15.1 inches deep. You should ensure you have at least a few inches of clearance on all sides to allow for proper air ventilation during operation.
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