The Cuisinart 13.6L Tri Zone air fryer, unveiled this year, packs three cooking compartments, a pizza‑oven drawer and a touchscreen interface. reviewers tested it against Ninja, Tefal and Philips models, noting its larger footprint but also its ability to handle multiple dishes at once for busy households.

13.6L Capacity Challenges Counter Space

The unit’s 13.6‑liter volume translates to a tall, bulky appliance that won’t slip under standard kitchen cabinets. As the review notes, "its considerable height means it won’t fit under standard kitchen cupboards, a significant consideration for those with limited space." This limitation forces users in small flats to dedicate valuable counter real estate, a trade‑off that the author eventually accepted after frequent use .

Six Preset Modes Offer Precise Temperature Control

According to the source, the digital touchscreen provides six cooking presets—air fry, roast, re‑crisp, grill, bake and dehydrate—plus temperature steps of 5 °C between 100 °C and 200 °C. The fine‑grained control lets cooks follow recipes exactly, a feature the reviewer praises as a step up from the more generic settings on competing Ninja models.

Dual-Drawer Design Enables Simultaneous Cooking

The Cuisinart’s two independent drawers allow different foods to cook at separate temperatures at the same time. The reviewer describes cooking burgers in one drawer while sweet‑potato fries crisp in the other, noting that "there’s no flavour transfer" and that this "major advantage" streamlines meal prep for families.

Performance Highlights: Roast and Pizza Functions

In real‑world tests, the "roast" setting produced "exceptionally juicy and flavourful chicken thighs and drumsticks," while the built‑in pizza oven drawer handled personal pizzas with a crisp crust. The author also managed a full English‑style fry‑up across the three zones, demonstrating the appliance’s versatility beyond simple fries.

Can the Sync Timing Issue Be Resolved?

The review flags a minor flaw:the top drawers can start together but cannot be programmed to finish simultaneously , causing items like sausages to cool while waiting for hash browns. as the source reports, this is a "primary operational drawback" that may affect timing‑sensitive meals.

Overall, the reviewer concludes that for households prioritising capacity and multi‑task cooking, the Cuisinart Tri Zone’s advantages outweigh its size, making it a worthwhile investment despite the countertop sacrifice.