I did NOT want an air fryer. I am a cook who teaches cooking classes and feels like preparing food in a delicate and finessed way brings out the best in each dish. However, I am also a healthy eater and I have to say cooking up broccoli, cauliflower, etc for a quick lunch or when my oven is full has been such an incredible convenience. I haven't tried fried foods in it yet but it works like a gem for roasting vegetables. So glad I added it to my cooking methods.