Chefman review

Updated September 30, 2026 · SmartHomeCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026

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Our verdict

Chefman suits households that want air frying and coffee from the same maker, and the entry basket is the draw: air fryers start at $49.99 and coffee machines at $34.99. The trade-off is depth, since the coffee side stays with espresso and drip and sales run to US and CA.

Key facts

Best for
Kitchens that want air frying and coffee from the same maker at entry prices.
Reference models
TurboFry 2-Quart Digital Air Fryer, Compact 2-Quart Air Fryer, Multifunctional Digital Air Fryer - 10 Quart (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Price from
$49.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Capacity (l)
9.46 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Power (W)
1,700 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Cooking programmes
17 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Dishwasher-safe parts
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Warranty
1 year (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
US, CA (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Phone (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Products
Air fryer, Blender
Official website
chefman.com

Coffee machines

Reference models
TurboFry 2-Quart Digital Air Fryer, Compact 2-Quart Air Fryer, Multifunctional Digital Air Fryer - 10 Quart (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Entry price
$34.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Flagship price
$499.99 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Pump pressure (bar)
15 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Built-in grinder
Yes (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Milk system
Steam wand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Boiler type
Dual (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Capacity (l)
9.46 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Power (W)
1,700 (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Warranty
1 year (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Markets
US, CA (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Phone (Source, checked September 30, 2026)
Machine types
Espresso, Drip

Apps and profiles

Elsewhere
X

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Air fryers start at $49.99 and coffee machines at $34.99, so the entry basket stays cheap across the range.
  • The multifunctional air fryer runs 17 programs and ranks 8 of 60 brands, the one measure where Chefman sits near the front.
  • The espresso machine packs a 15 bar pump, a dual boiler, a steam wand and a grinder built in, all within the $499.99 flagship.
  • Support runs on email and phone, so a call or an email reaches the same desk.

Cons

  • The coffee side is espresso and drip only, so a shopper after pod or bean-to-cup work ends up reading a different brand's page.
  • Capacity ranks 17 of 69 brands at 9.46 litres, so basket size is mid-table rather than the reason to buy.
  • Sales run to US and CA only, so buyers outside those markets order without a local warranty route.
  • Warranty cover is 1 year, and the appliance spread is narrower than GASTROBACK, whose range reaches air fryer, multicooker and blender.

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Who it suits

  • First-time air fryer buyers who want 17 programs in the basket machine rather than a plain fryer.
  • Espresso drinkers after a grinder, a steam wand and a dual boiler in one machine, in a range that starts at $34.99.
  • Shoppers in US and CA who want a desk on email and phone and a 1 year warranty behind the purchase.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Anyone who wants multicooker and processor work in one machine, since GASTROBACK reaches air fryer, multicooker and blender where Chefman's air fryer and blender stop at fryers and blenders.
  • Pressure-cooking buyers, since Chef iQ is built around multicooker only.
  • Shoppers who want stand mixers and food processors as well, since Daewoo Electricals adds air fryer, blender and stand mixer to a comparable small appliance line.

How it compares on our data

Program count is where this brand separates itself. Chefman ranks 8 of 60 brands on that measure, which puts it near the front of the field rather than in the middle of it. Entry price is the more ordinary number: 26 of 87 brands sit at a lower starting price, so affordability is not the differentiator here. Capacity lands mid-table at 17 of 69, meaning basket size alone will not sway a comparison. The practical read for shoppers is that the program list carries the ranking, the price is mid-field for the group, and a buyer who cares most about how much food fits in the basket should look elsewhere in the comparison.

Core features

The reference model that defines the range is the multifunctional digital air fryer, and its numbers set the tone. Capacity is 9.46 litres, it runs 17 programs, and the removable parts are dishwasher safe, which is what decides how often the sink fills after a fry. A compact fryer sits at the other end of the same reference line for smaller kitchens or a lighter workload. Warranty cover on the multifunctional model is 1 year, so the terms are worth reading if an appliance stays in the kitchen past the initial stretch of ownership. Programs, capacity and cleaning are the parts to weigh first, because that is where the range is strongest and where the guarantees are thinnest.

How Chefman compares

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Chefman air fryer cost?+

Chefman air fryers start at $49.99. The reference line covers a compact fryer alongside a multifunctional digital model, so the entry point sits well below the $499.99 top of the coffee range. Check the current listing price for the exact model before you commit.

What does the top of the coffee range cost?+

The flagship coffee machine is $499.99 and the entry coffee machine is $34.99. That spread is the usual pattern for a range that opens with drip and filter models and ends on the espresso machine carrying a dual boiler and a steam wand.

How large is the air fryer basket?+

The multifunctional digital air fryer holds 9.46 litres and draws 1,700 W. That sits mid-field for capacity, at 17 of 69 brands, so check the basket and unit dimensions against your counter space and cupboard clearance.

Does the air fryer have dishwasher safe parts?+

Yes, the multifunctional air fryer has dishwasher safe parts, which is what decides how often you fill the sink after a fry. Warranty cover on that same model is 1 year, so read the terms if you keep the appliance beyond the initial year.

How strong is the espresso machine?+

The espresso machine runs a 15 bar pump with a dual boiler, a steam wand and a grinder built in. A 15 bar pump sits around the middle of the coffee field here, where the site median is 19 bar, so pressure is solid without being a standout.

How many cooking programs does the air fryer have?+

The multifunctional digital air fryer offers 17 programs, which places Chefman at 8 of 60 brands on that measure. More programs help if the same basket food comes round on a weekly rotation.

Which countries does Chefman sell in?+

Chefman sells in US and CA, so shipping and warranty handling stay inside North America. Buyers elsewhere should confirm delivery to their address first, since the desk behind email and phone works from the same base.

How do I reach Chefman support?+

Support runs on email and phone, so a call or an email reaches the same desk, which handles cooking programs and espresso settings as well as warranty claims. The 1 year cover on the air fryer runs through that same route.

Sources

Compiled from 6 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.

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Chefman

Kitchens that want air frying and coffee from the same maker at entry prices.

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