Chefman Digital Air Fryer
- Air Fryer
- 5 quarts
- 1500 watts
- 1500 watts
- Better rated than 82%
- More reviewed than 91%
A quiet, easy-to-clean family-size air fryer that keeps controls simple with presets rather than manual dialing.
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How it ranks among the 68 air fryers we track
4.6★ across 4,300 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
4,300 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
A 5-quart digital air fryer with four one-touch presets for fries, chicken, meat, and fish, a 200°F to 400°F temperature range, and a built-in shake reminder alarm. The tray and basket are dishwasher safe.
Instead of a pull-out basket, this model uses a removable tray and basket combination that several reviewers found easier to clean than basket-style fryers. Heating pauses automatically when opened to check food and resumes once closed, and the unit shuts off on its own when the timer ends. Capacity is sized for about 3 to 4 servings at once.
- 5-quart capacity for 3 to 4 servings
- 4 one-touch presets: fries, chicken, meat, fish
- 200°F to 400°F temperature range
- Dishwasher-safe basket and tray, auto shutoff
Who it's for
Families of 3 to 4 who want simple preset-based air frying without setting a temperature manually each time. Not aimed at anyone needing a basket-style fryer or temperatures above 400°F.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers highlight quiet operation, fast even cooking, and easy cleanup thanks to the tray design; one reviewer noted a button backlight failed, making the start button harder to locate.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Quiet operation for a countertop appliance
- Dishwasher-safe tray and basket
- Pauses automatically when opened mid-cook
- Button backlight failed for one reviewer
Performance notes
The four presets set time and temperature automatically for common foods, while the shake reminder alarm prompts a mid-cook stir for more even crisping. Opening the unit pauses heating rather than resetting the cycle, so checking on food midway does not undo progress.
Specifications
| Brand | Chefman |
|---|---|
| Model | RJ38-2 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 8.05 pounds |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 11 × 14 × 13 inches |
| Size | 5 quarts |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 5 quarts |
| Output Wattage | 1500 watts |
| Max Temperature Setting | 400 °F |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Wattage | 1500 watts |
| Voltage | 120 volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Aluminum, Plastic |
| Inner Material | Aluminum |
| Has Nonstick Coating | Yes |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | User Guide |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1 year |
| Other details | |
| Control Type | Touch |
| Is the item dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Special Features | Automatic Shut-Off, LED Shake Reminder, Programmable |
| Air Frying Technology | Hot Air Circulation |
| Product Care Instructions | Dishwasher Safe Parts |
| Part Number | RJ38-5-T-BLACK |
| Item Type Name | Air fryers |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Air fry, Bake, Dehydrate, Reheat, Roast |
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How it compares
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|---|---|---|---|
| Chefman Digital Air FryerThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 4,300 | 4.5 / 5 |
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| Nuwave Brio Air Fryer OvenNuwave | 4.4 / 5 | 16,200 | 4.3 / 5 |
| bella 8 Qt Digital Air Fryer with TurboCrisp TechnologyBella | 4.5 / 5 | 664 | 4.3 / 5 |
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Questions about the Chefman RJ38-2
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
How many people does the Chefman 5-quart air fryer serve?
It is sized for about 3 to 4 servings, per the listed capacity.
Does it have a basket?
It uses a removable tray and basket combination rather than a deep pull-out basket, which some reviewers say is easier to keep clean.
What temperature range does it offer?
200°F to 400°F, adjustable alongside four one-touch presets for fries, chicken, meat, and fish.