OLIXIS Dual-Basket Air Fryer, 9.5-Quart

When dinner means getting a main dish and a side ready at the same time, a dual-basket air fryer can make the timing easier. The OLIXIS has two separate baskets and Sync Finish, so you can set different foods to finish together instead of cooking one batch and letting the first sit.

Its 9.5-quart capacity is divided between the baskets, making the layout more useful for a meal with two components than for one oversized item. The tradeoff is counter space: exterior dimensions aren’t listed, so you can’t judge the fit without that measurement.

Technical details

The unit has two independent baskets, a stated 9.5-quart total capacity, and independent temperature controls from 80–450°F. Its 10-in-1 presets include Bake, Dehydrate, Defrost, Steak, Chicken, and Shrimp, with additional programs not individually specified in the product details. Ceramic-coated crisper plates are intended to provide a nonstick cooking surface and need little to no oil, according to the listing.

Each basket is described as holding 1 lb of fries, a whole chicken, or a 6-inch pizza. Those examples help clarify the intended portions, but they don’t establish that every food will fit the same way, shape and arrangement matter. The listing also describes a shake reminder that beeps and flashes when it’s time to move food for more even browning.

Getting the most from it

There’s no specific compatibility requirement provided. The practical question is whether you want two cooking zones and have room for the appliance. Compared with a basic single-basket fryer, this setup is geared toward preparing separate foods at once. A single basket may be easier to accommodate if counter space is tight or you usually cook just one item.

For a weeknight meal, you could put fries in one basket and chicken in the other, choose the settings each food needs, then use Sync Finish to bring them to the table together. Match Cook is the other useful option: it copies the time and temperature settings across both baskets when you want to make a larger batch of the same food. The two functions solve different problems, so the benefit depends on whether your meals call for variety or volume.

Usage tips

Use the independent controls when the foods need different settings, and Sync Finish when you want both baskets to end together. For matching batches, Match Cook saves you from entering the same settings twice. Pay attention to the shake reminder for foods that benefit from being turned or tossed, it’s a prompt, not a substitute for checking how the food is cooking.

The presets can simplify routine cooking, but they don’t remove the need to choose portions that fit and check doneness. Ceramic-coated plates may reduce the need for added oil, but the listing doesn’t give care instructions or establish how the coating holds up over time. Follow the included instructions for cleaning and handling.

Before you decide

Can the two baskets use different settings? Yes. Independent temperature control is listed, and Sync Finish is designed to coordinate separate cooking settings so both foods finish together.

Can it cook the same food in both baskets? Match Cook copies time and temperature settings across the baskets, making it the more relevant function for matching batches.

Does it need oil? The ceramic-coated crisper plates are described as needing little to no oil. That’s a design claim, not a guarantee that every recipe will work best without added oil.

Is it worth it?

A solid pick if you regularly make a main and a side together, or want to prepare matching batches without relying on one basket. Its strongest practical advantage is coordinating two foods with different settings, the shake reminder and preset programs add convenience for hands-off cooking. You may want to skip it if you prefer a compact, single-basket appliance, rarely cook more than one item at a time, or need confirmed exterior measurements before choosing a spot. The two-zone layout is useful when you’ll use both zones, but otherwise it adds capacity and controls you may not need.