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This Air Fryer is a Must-Have For Holiday Hosting

November 3, 2024
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My husband and I are finally in our own place after living with roommates for YEARS (word of advice: do not rent in Los Angeles), meaning that this holiday season, we get to host friends and family! 

But – and this is a HUGE but – our house is older and not super updated, so the oven is a little on the small side… Enter: the light of my life, the queen of my kitchen… the Bistro XL Air Fryer from GreenPan. This little baby has been keeping all our guests happy and is about to absolutely save us for holiday hosting. If you want to seem like a professional party planner at your next holiday event, this device is a must-have.

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Pros

  • PFAS-free ceramic nonstick drawer + air fry tray
  • See-through, so you can watch your food cook
  • Clean Heat tech fries without oil
  • Heats up to 400˚F 
  • 13 super simple presets
  • Dishwater safe parts for easy cleaning
  • Shake reminder for more even heating
  • Optional “pre-heat” mode
  • Frees up oven space for larger meals
  • Looks good compared to other air fryers
  • It’s QUIET

Cons

  • A pricier air fryer option for its size
  • It’s basket style, and some people prefer oven style air fryers (which are more expensive)
Credit: GreenPan

Yes An Air Fryer, Why This One?

Okay, so by now, we all pretty much get what makes an air fryer such a great addition to the kitchen – they cook fast, you don’t have to add a ton of oil to get food nice and crispy, and they free up your oven to bake or roast larger items. They’re essentially time-saving, space-saving, versatile, and healthy. But I’ve had air fryers in the past, and the Bistro XL from GreenPan absolutely blows away the competition; it’s a true MVP when it comes to holiday hosting. 

Probably the number one reason I LOVE this air fryer is that it’s so easy to clean. Its cooking surfaces are made with ceramic nonstick (which I’ll get to in a second), so food doesn’t cling to it and rinses clean in between recipes so I can quickly transition from dish to dish. And then for a more deep cleaning, the parts are dishwasher safe, so I just throw them in there overnight and it’s ready to go for the next day of cooking. 

I also adore the PFAS-free ceramic nonstick. Other air fryers I’ve had in the past literally imparted a chemical taste to my food, which left me thinking “that cannot be good for me.” And it’s true – anything using a chemical nonstick can contain PFAS, which works super well, but is also what’s known as a “forever chemical.” Which stay in your body… forever. 

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Another sweet perk of the Bistro XL? It’s see-through, so you can keep a close eye on your food as it cooks. Just pick a setting from the 13 easy-to-use presets, cook, observe, and serve your grateful guests. 

It’s also suuuuper quiet, meaning I can cook up some late night garlic bread for my husband’s cousins when they come in from the bar down the street without waking up Grandma. 

Credit: GreenPan

Will My Holidays Actually Be Way Better?

When I need to roast a turkey and make a side of stuffed mushrooms at the same time, my Bistro XL is the best way to make sure that my apps can come out with speed and perfectly done every time. I can dance through the living room with a plate of delicious bites while my guests sip wine and take notes on my impeccable hosting abilities. And I can rest at night knowing that I was the main character of Christmas. Wait, is that not what the holidays are about?

Be the hosting queen or king you were always meant to be and get GreenPan’s Bistro XL Air Fryer for yourself!

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