I have never had anything air fried. I figured it was more of a gimmick than a true feature. Tho I have not tried to make French fries yet, I did reheat some fries and chicken in the air fryer. I couldn't believe how well it heated up, and crispy like it was freshly cooked.  I made BBQ ribs today. First I pressure cooked the ribs in foil for 20 mins. When cooked I put bbq sauce on the ribs then put them in the air fryer for 12 mins. I love when the ribs fall off the bone and the sauce gets all gooey and carmalized. I'm still learning how to use it. But each time I make something I learn something new. The foodi along with all the accessories and extended warranties got quite pricey. I ended up with 3 warranties and paid extra for 2 of them. I paid for a 3 year warranty with the accessories and I paid again for the lifetime warranty. I wish it would have been a bit more affordable. I still love it and highly recommend it.