Cosori TurboBlaze Review: 6-Qt CAF-DC601 Air Fryer

Cosori TurboBlaze (CAF-DC601) review from lab data and owner reports: 6-qt DC-motor air fryer, temperature accuracy, the crisper-plate flaw, and price.

By Maksud · Published Sep 26, 2026 · Updated Sep 27, 2026

The Cosori TurboBlaze (CAF-DC601) is a good 6-quart air fryer for two to four people, and the evidence for that is mostly one strong lab result. TechGearLab measured it averaging 395.7°F at a 400°F setting and ranked it second of ten models. The two weak points are a crisper plate with a big center hole and a TechRadar review that found results inconsistent. It was $89.99 at COSORI.com on Sep 27, 2026.

How this page was put together is on how we research: every number below is credited to whoever measured or published it.

TurboBlaze specs and TechGearLab measurements

The two sources disagree on the low end of the temperature range. COSORI and its launch release say 90°F, which matters for proofing and dehydrating. TechGearLab’s spec box starts at 300°F.

That may just be TechGearLab listing the air-fry range; I’d go with the manufacturer here, since the Proof and Dehydrate presets only make sense below 300°F.

COSORI’s launch release claims it cooks 1 lb of fresh fries up to 46% faster than its own older CP168 model (PR Newswire). That’s the maker comparing against itself, so I don’t lean on it.

What reviewers found: accurate heat, mixed evenness

TechGearLab ran a 20-minute temperature test at a 400°F setting and recorded an average of 395.7°F, 4.3°F under the set point (TechGearLab). Its cooking results were good across the board. Fries had a crunchy outside and fluffy inside, and salmon had a juicy center and crisp skin. Wings browned well, though they came out only slightly crispy.

TechGearLab scored cooking quality 8.5 and speed 8.4 out of 10, with cleaning (7.0) and temperature accuracy (7.0) the lowest sub-scores.

Other reviewers are less sure about evenness. TechGearLab’s own wording is mixed: browning on fries wasn’t perfectly even piece to piece, but it called the batch remarkably uniform overall. TechRadar’s headline goes further and calls the TurboBlaze’s results inconsistent (TechRadar). The full review text did not load, so I can’t tell you which foods it meant.

Home Appliance Owl quotes an evaluation calling it consistently inconsistent on fries and vegetables (Home Appliance Owl). So the one lab with published numbers liked it, and at least one other reviewer did not. That’s a real disagreement, and it’s the main reason the verdict is hedged.

Real Homes’ reviewer called it one of the best air fryers they’d tried. The only complaints were the needed preheat and the lack of a shake reminder, and the review publishes no measurements (Real Homes).

Is the TurboBlaze quiet? No decibel figure yet

Nobody has published a decibel reading for the TurboBlaze, even though its DC fan is the main selling point after capacity. TechGearLab calls its quiet operation a bonus that sets it apart, but publishes no decibel figure. COSORI’s product page just calls it quiet, and neither the page, its launch release nor the US user manual gives a noise number, so how much quieter it is can’t be stated. For how it lines up against the Ninja, see TurboBlaze vs Ninja AF141.

TurboBlaze problems: crisper-plate hole, drawer fit and heat

• The crisper plate hole. TechGearLab calls the large hole in the center of the crisping tray the one notable design flaw, because small foods fall through (TechGearLab). Home Appliance Owl flags the same thing (Home Appliance Owl). If you cook a lot of chopped vegetables or small frozen items, this is the flaw you’ll notice most.
• Drawer fit. Home Appliance Owl quotes one verified Amazon buyer who found the drawer flimsy and hard to slide fully into place. That’s a single report, not a pattern I can confirm.
• Wall clearance. The rear cable management means it can’t sit flush against a wall; Home Appliance Owl says to allow about 5 in.
• Hot exterior. TechGearLab measured 140°F on the outside and notes that just meets the burn threshold. Keep it away from the counter edge if you have kids.
• Error codes. Owners mention E1, E2 and E3 codes, but I couldn’t open the TurboBlaze manual to confirm what each means, so I’m not guessing here. If you see one, COSORI support is the right call.

Was the Cosori TurboBlaze recalled?

No. The TurboBlaze is not part of COSORI’s February 23, 2023 recall of about 2 million air fryers, which covered a wire connection that could overheat. The CPSC notice lists 21 model numbers, all in the CP158, CP137, CS158, CO137, CO158, CP258 and CAF-P581 families. The CAF-DC601 isn’t among them, and it launched later, in October 2023 (CPSC). I found no recall naming the TurboBlaze as of Sep 27, 2026.

Cleaning the TurboBlaze’s ceramic basket

COSORI says the basket and crisper plate are PFAS-free ceramic nonstick and dishwasher safe. TechGearLab scored cleaning 7.0 of 10, its second-lowest sub-score, without singling out a cause.

TurboBlaze price and warranty

The TurboBlaze was $89.99 at COSORI.com on Sep 27, 2026, marked down 25% from $119.99. That $119.99 is also the launch MSRP in COSORI’s release. COSORI lists a two-year limited warranty, longer than the one year Ninja gives the AF141.

Who the TurboBlaze suits (and who should skip it)

Buy it if you cook for two to four, want a 6-quart square basket, and care about heat accuracy and a quieter fan. At around $90 it undercuts the 5-quart Ninja AF141’s $129.99 list price while offering more room and a 450°F top setting.

Skip it if most of what you cook is small, like diced vegetables or popcorn chicken bits, because of the crisper-plate hole. Also skip it if you need it pushed tight against a backsplash, or if the mixed reports on evenness worry you more than one good lab result reassures you.

Other air fryers to consider instead of the TurboBlaze

For a smaller Ninja basket, read the Ninja AF141 review. For the same basket size from another brand, see the Instant Vortex Plus 6-quart review. If you want to cook in glass rather than a coated basket, the Ninja Crispi review covers the trade-offs. The full ranking, weighted by independent measurements first, is on best air fryers.