Chefman TurboFry 2-Quart Digital Air Fryer RJ38-2D review

About the Chefman RJ38-2D

The RJ38-2D is part of Chefman's TurboFry Touch line. It has one 2-quart basket with a ceramic nonstick coating and a ribbed floor, which lets air circulate and lets fat drip away from the food.

The controls are digital: a display, plus and minus buttons, Power, Start/Stop and Time/Temp. A shake light comes on partway through a cook to tell you to shake or flip the food, and it switches itself off after 60 seconds if you ignore it. Holding Time/Temp for three seconds switches between °F and °C.

The basket front is opaque, so checking the food means pulling the basket out, which pauses the cook. One basket means one batch at a time. Chefman's guidance for these models is to leave clearance around the unit while it runs, and to avoid aerosol cooking spray and abrasive cleaners on the coating. The RJ38-2D comes in gray, red, white and black.

What owners report about the Chefman RJ38-2D

Owners on the Target page for the black RJ38-2D-V2 mostly praise the simple digital controls, the small footprint for dorms, RVs and offices, and easy cleanup with a dishwasher-safe basket. One owner was surprised by how quiet it is, and others say food comes out crisp and cooks evenly. It is usually described as a fit for one or two people.

Complaints are few. One owner on Target said it was smaller than expected, and a 1-star review said it didn't work the way it should, with the page's review summary noting some concerns about temperature control. Several owners said they hope it lasts, so long-term durability is still unproven. The 10 eBay ratings for the RJ38-2D are positive (4.8 average), with owners calling it compact, easy to use and easy to clean, but that sample is small and one reviewer had used it only once.

Who the Chefman RJ38-2D suits

Buy it if you cook for one, want a small digital fryer for a dorm or a side dish, or need something that fits in a cabinet between uses. Expect to work in batches: a pound of fries or a meal for several people won't fit in one go.

Look elsewhere if you cook for a household. The COSORI Pro LE 5.0-Quart Air Fryer CAF-L501-KUS has a larger basket with a shake reminder, and the Cuisinart ClearView 4-Quart Glass Basket Air Fryer AFC-4 lets you watch the food without pulling the basket out.

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