{
  "id": 15601503,
  "title": "This Glass Air Fryer-Slow Cooker Combo Is the Best Kitchen Tool I’ve Tested All Year",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/this-glass-air-fryer-slow-cooker-combo-is-the-best-kitchen-tool-ive",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-19T11:30:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "CNET",
    "slug": "cnet",
    "url": "https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/glass-air-fryer-slow-cooker-combo-is-the-best-kitchen-review/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "This compact kitchen appliance, the Magnifique, offers the best of both worlds: an air fryer and slow cooker in one sleek design. The 4.5-quart glass bowl cooking chamber combines the benefits of both appliances, eliminating the need for separate devices. The glass bowl provides several advantages over nonstick or ceramic air fryer baskets, and when not in use, the entire unit easily breaks apart for storage in cupboards, pantries, or large drawers.\n\nAward-winning staff has tested numerous models, and this newest model stands out as an exceptional choice. It offers a convenient solution for meal preparation, saving time, energy, and cleanup. With weekly usage of both air frying and slow cooking, having a single machine for these tasks is highly beneficial. The appliance's compact size prevents it from taking up valuable countertop space while still maintaining a stylish appearance.\n\nThe Magnifique features eight cooking modes, including slow cook, steam, braise, rice, proof, pasta, oatmeal, and warm. Slow cookers are known for their simplicity, and this one performs admirably, offering low and high heat settings and adjustable cook times. The slow cooker function is the most frequently used, while the braise mode is perfect for quicker cooking, such as with meatballs. The air fryer component is equally impressive, capable of quickly cooking a variety of foods like chicken, French fries, and hash browns.\n\nOne unique aspect of the Magnifique is its ability to double as a storage and serving vessel. The glass bowl can be used directly for serving slow-cooked dishes or air-fried foods, eliminating the need for additional cleanup. While other multicookers offer similar functions, they often come with bulky designs, lack the ability to break down for easy storage, and don't allow for visual monitoring of food during cooking. The Magnifique's glass-bowl design also allows for easy viewing of the cooking process, making it a standout choice in its category.\n\nWith a price tag of $250, the Magnifique offers solid value compared to standalone alternatives like the $180 Ninja Crispi and the $80 to $120 slow cookers. Despite its limited functionality of using both the air fryer and slow cooker simultaneously, the appliance's versatility, storage benefits, and sleek design make it a worthwhile investment for any kitchen.",
  "summary": "Magnifique’s new cooker combines two of my favorite kitchen appliances in one nontoxic, easy-to-use machine.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}