With the size of my family the only downside to the thing is the size.  Having 5 children and 2 adults to cook for it takes some time to cook using the limited space.  BUT it is worth the wait time is worth it.  It saves from the extra heat being tossed into the kitchen from the oven,  l can crisp homemade chicken strips just like I'm deep frying without the mess.  The list goes on and on.  Add the fact I can make deep fried oreos and I'm in hog heaven.   

Even my wife has started spreading her wings trying to cook and learning new recipes due to this machine.  It has definitely taken a huge load off of me in that aspect alone.