Chefman vs Tower
Every model keeps its own row — we never average several appliances from the same brand into a single value. A 1000 W model and a 2600 W model from the same brand can give different times for the same food.
8 foods measured on both sides, across 6 models:Chicken Breast, Chicken Nuggets (Frozen), Chicken Thighs & Drumsticks, Frozen Fries — Thin Cut, Pork Chops, Salmon Fillet, Shrimp, Steak.
All Chefman models →All Tower models →
Chicken Breast
| Brand | Model | Temperature | Time | Provenance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chefman | TurboFry 3.6 Qt Air Fryer | 375 °F·191 °C | 25–30 min | Manufacturer data |
| Chefman | TurboFry Touch Dual Air Fryer | 375 °F·191 °C | 18–20 min | Manufacturer data |
| Chefman | TurboFry Touch Air Fryer XL 8-Qt | 375 °F·191 °C | 18–22 min | Manufacturer data |
| Tower | Vortx 4 Litres Manual Air Fryer | ~356 °F·180 °C | 15–20 min | Manufacturer data |
| Tower | Vortx Compact 2 Litre Manual Air Fryer | ~356 °F·180 °C | 15–20 min | Manufacturer data |
| Tower | Vortx 9L Dual Basket Air Fryer with Smart Finish | ~356 °F·180 °C | 10–15 min | Manufacturer data |
Chicken Nuggets (Frozen)
| Brand | Model | Temperature | Time | Provenance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chefman | TurboFry Touch Dual Air Fryer | 400 °F·204 °C | 9–10 min | Manufacturer data |
| Chefman | TurboFry Touch Air Fryer XL 8-Qt | 400 °F·204 °C | 10 min | Manufacturer data |
| Tower | Vortx 4 Litres Manual Air Fryer | ~392 °F·200 °C | 6–10 min | Manufacturer data |
| Tower | Vortx Compact 2 Litre Manual Air Fryer | ~392 °F·200 °C | 6–10 min | Manufacturer data |
| Tower | Vortx 9L Dual Basket Air Fryer with Smart Finish | ~392 °F·200 °C | 6–10 min | Manufacturer data |
Chicken Thighs & Drumsticks
| Brand | Model | Temperature | Time | Provenance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chefman | TurboFry 3.6 Qt Air Fryer | 400 °F·204 °C | 16–18 min | Manufacturer data |
| Tower | Vortx 4 Litres Manual Air Fryer | ~356 °F·180 °C | 25–30 min | Manufacturer data |
| Tower | Vortx Compact 2 Litre Manual Air Fryer | ~356 °F·180 °C | 25–30 min | Manufacturer data |
| Tower | Vortx 9L Dual Basket Air Fryer with Smart Finish | ~356 °F·180 °C | 18–22 min | Manufacturer data |
Frozen Fries — Thin Cut
| Brand | Model | Temperature | Time | Provenance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chefman | TurboFry 3.6 Qt Air Fryer | 400 °F·204 °C | 16–18 min | Manufacturer data |
| Chefman | TurboFry Touch Dual Air Fryer | 400 °F·204 °C | 16–18 min | Manufacturer data |
| Chefman | TurboFry Touch Air Fryer XL 8-Qt | 400 °F·204 °C | 17–19 min | Manufacturer data |
| Tower | Vortx 4 Litres Manual Air Fryer | ~392 °F·200 °C | 18–20 min | Manufacturer data |
| Tower | Vortx Compact 2 Litre Manual Air Fryer | ~392 °F·200 °C | 18–20 min | Manufacturer data |
| Tower | Vortx 9L Dual Basket Air Fryer with Smart Finish | ~392 °F·200 °C | 12–16 min | Manufacturer data |
Pork Chops
| Brand | Model | Temperature | Time | Provenance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chefman | TurboFry 3.6 Qt Air Fryer | 400 °F·204 °C | 12 min | Manufacturer data |
| Chefman | TurboFry Touch Dual Air Fryer | 400 °F·204 °C | 14–17 min | Manufacturer data |
| Chefman | TurboFry Touch Air Fryer XL 8-Qt | 400 °F·204 °C | 15–18 min | Manufacturer data |
| Tower | Vortx 4 Litres Manual Air Fryer | ~356 °F·180 °C | 10–15 min | Manufacturer data |
| Tower | Vortx Compact 2 Litre Manual Air Fryer | ~356 °F·180 °C | 10–15 min | Manufacturer data |
| Tower | Vortx 9L Dual Basket Air Fryer with Smart Finish | ~356 °F·180 °C | 10–14 min | Manufacturer data |
Salmon Fillet
| Brand | Model | Temperature | Time | Provenance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chefman | TurboFry 3.6 Qt Air Fryer | 400 °F·204 °C | 10 min | Manufacturer data |
| Chefman | TurboFry Touch Dual Air Fryer | 400 °F·204 °C | 9–11 min | Manufacturer data |
| Chefman | TurboFry Touch Air Fryer XL 8-Qt | 400 °F·204 °C | 10–12 min | Manufacturer data |
| Tower | Vortx 9L Dual Basket Air Fryer with Smart Finish | ~356 °F·180 °C | 10 min | Manufacturer data |
Shrimp
| Brand | Model | Temperature | Time | Provenance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chefman | TurboFry 3.6 Qt Air Fryer | 400 °F·204 °C | 12 min | Manufacturer data |
| Chefman | TurboFry Touch Dual Air Fryer | 400 °F·204 °C | 4–5 min | Manufacturer data |
| Chefman | TurboFry Touch Air Fryer XL 8-Qt | 400 °F·204 °C | 5–6 min | Manufacturer data |
| Tower | Vortx 9L Dual Basket Air Fryer with Smart Finish | ~356 °F·180 °C | 8 min | Manufacturer data |
Steak
| Brand | Model | Temperature | Time | Provenance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chefman | TurboFry 3.6 Qt Air Fryer | 400 °F·204 °C | 12 min | Manufacturer data |
| Chefman | TurboFry Touch Dual Air Fryer | 400 °F·204 °C | 10–11 min | Manufacturer data |
| Chefman | TurboFry Touch Air Fryer XL 8-Qt | 400 °F·204 °C | 11 min | Manufacturer data |
| Tower | Vortx 4 Litres Manual Air Fryer | ~356 °F·180 °C | 10–15 min | Manufacturer data |
| Tower | Vortx Compact 2 Litre Manual Air Fryer | ~356 °F·180 °C | 10–15 min | Manufacturer data |
| Tower | Vortx 9L Dual Basket Air Fryer with Smart Finish | ~356 °F·180 °C | 8–12 min | Manufacturer data |