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T-fal Infrared Air Fryer (EY8228U0): price & specs

Name: T-fal Infrared Air Fryer (EY8228U0)
Brand: T-fal
Price: 129.99 USD
Availability: InStock

The T-fal Infrared Air Fryer (EY8228U0) costs $129.99, #6 cheapest of 17 air fryers (median $159.99). It earns a Silver Deskmark — 62/100 pay-blind standing, #6 of 23 in class.

Verified Jul 9, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

Check current price at amazon.com Recorded 2026-07-09 — live price may differ. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.

Best for Aced every cooking test with crispy, evenly-cooked results; Compact, lightweight footprint that fits small kitchens.
Skip if Limited basket capacity — realistically only two servings is a dealbreaker.

T-fal Infrared Air Fryer (EY8228U0). Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: t-fal.com verified 2026-07-09 ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

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Is the T-fal Infrared Air Fryer (EY8228U0) a good buy?

At $130, the T-fal Infrared Air Fryer (EY8228U0) is #6 cheapest of the 17 air fryers we track, where the median is $159.99. On the spec sheet, its drawers of 1 is the lowest of the 21, its capacity qt of 6.3 is below the median of the 20, and its wattage of 1550 is below the median of the 22.

Evidence of Record

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No independent lab has measured this product yet. 1 outlet has it on record by mention only, with no hands-on measurements published to weigh its claims against — a gap in the evidence, not a verdict on the product.

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Review consensus · sourced & dated

What reviewers say about the T-fal Infrared Air Fryer (EY8228U0)

Based on 1 review · 1 lab-tested · 2024-12-28

Tested by Tom's Guide

Consistently praised

Aced every cooking test with crispy, evenly-cooked results
Compact, lightweight footprint that fits small kitchens
No preheating needed; window and bright inner light let you monitor food

Commonly flagged

Limited basket capacity — realistically only two servings
No mid-cycle shake/flip reminder
Quiet end-of-timer beep is easy to miss

Where reviewers disagree No cross-source disagreement can be assessed: only one whitelisted hands-on review (Tom's Guide) was found and verified for this exact model (EY8228U0). Other coverage falls outside the genuine-tester whitelist and was excluded. The verified review is qualitative — it reports no reviewer lab-measured numbers (spec-sheet figures like 6.3 qt / 1550 W are manufacturer specs, not measurements), so widely-cited figures such as '44 dB' originate from non-whitelisted sources and are not attributed here.

The sources (1)

Tom's Guide lab-tested · 2024-12-28

It aced all my cooking tests, yielding well-cooked French fries, chicken, and baked goods, and I loved that it didn't take up too much space on my counter.

The only major downside is the machine's limited capacity—you can really only cook two servings at a time within its basket, so it may not be the most practical option for larger households.

This air fryer doesn't have a mid-cycle shake reminder, which is inconvenient, as you have to keep an eye on the timer.

Specifications

Price (US)	$129.99 US MSRP $129.99 per the T-fal.com manufacturer product page, which labels it "Regular Price / MSRP $129.99" (currently discounted to "Special Price $99.99", Sale). Model EY8228U0, SKU 7211419336.
Brand	T-fal
Released	—
Capacity qt	6.3
Type	basket
Max temp f	450
Presets	7
Dishwasher safe	No
Wattage	1550
Drawers	1

Source: t-fal.com (verified 2026-07-09) · corroborated by amazon.com. T-fal.com manufacturer product page (SKU 7211419336) fetched directly and confirms the exact model EY8228U0: 6.3 qt capacity, 7 cooking programs (Air Fry, Broil, Roast, Bake, Reheat, Toast, and the exclusive Crispy Finish), single PTFE nonstick basket (type=basket, drawers=1), and MSRP $129.99 (on sale $99.99); its Use & Care section states verbatim "Do not put the basket in the dishwasher. Only the removable tray is dishwasher safe," so dishwasher_safe=false for the cooking basket. Amazon listing (ASIN B0D96PPW3Z) corroborates the exact model with structured fields "Model Number EY8228U0 / Part Number EY8228U0," "Capacity 6.3 quarts," "Output Wattage 1550 Watts," and the same 7 programs. max_temp_f=450 is taken verbatim from the fetched Home Essentials Outlet EY8228U0 page (https://www.homeessentialsoutlet.com/products/air-fryer-infrared-7in1-6l), which reproduces T-fal's official copy "WIDE ADJUSTABLE COOKING RANGE: ... temperatures from 450°F/230°C to 160°F/70°C" and is confirmed by t-fal.com's own preset table (Crispy Finish 450°F, the highest preset); the 750°F figure shown on t-fal.com and Amazon is explicitly footnoted as the carbon-fiber heater SURFACE temperature ("*Temperature is reached on the surface of the carbon fiber heater"), not the cooking-chamber max, so it was NOT used. release/releaseDate are null because no fetched page states a manufacture or release date (t-fal.com shows only a "© 2025" copyright; the earliest Amazon reviews date to Oct 2024, which is not a release date). Re-verified 2026-07-09: all 7 non-null spec keys survive.

Is the T-fal Infrared Air Fryer (EY8228U0) worth it vs cheaper air fryers?

T-fal Infrared Air Fryer (EY8228U0) against its closest cheaper and pricier air fryers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 17 ranked →

Product	Price	Capacity qt	Type	Max temp f	Presets	Dishwasher safe
T-fal Infrared Air Fryer (EY8228U0) this	$129.99	6.3	basket	450	7	No
Cosori Pro II Smart Air Fryer 5.8qt (CP158-AF)	$99.99	5.8	basket	400	12	Yes
Frigidaire 3-in-1 Air Fryer 5.3qt (FRAFM100B)	$139.99	5.3	basket	—	5	Yes

Frequently asked questions

What do reviewers say about the T-fal Infrared Air Fryer (EY8228U0)?

Only one whitelisted hands-on review exists: Tom's Guide's Camryn Rabideau spent two weeks with the T-fal Infrared (EY8228U0) and it aced every cooking test — crispy fries, chicken and bacon — with no preheating and a lit viewing window. Main gripes: small basket (two servings), no shake reminder, and a faint end-of-timer beep. Praised: Aced every cooking test with crispy, evenly-cooked results; Compact, lightweight footprint that fits small kitchens; No preheating needed; window and bright inner light let you monitor food. Flagged: Limited basket capacity — realistically only two servings; No mid-cycle shake/flip reminder; Quiet end-of-timer beep is easy to miss. (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)

How much does the T-fal Infrared Air Fryer (EY8228U0) cost?

The T-fal Infrared Air Fryer (EY8228U0) has a US price of $129.99 (US MSRP $129.99 per the T-fal.com manufacturer product page, which labels it "Regular Price / MSRP $129.99" (currently discounted to "Special Price $99.99", Sale). Model EY8228U0, SKU 7211419336.), as of 2026-07-09.

How does the T-fal Infrared Air Fryer (EY8228U0) compare on price?

At $130, the T-fal Infrared Air Fryer (EY8228U0) is #6 cheapest of the 17 air fryers we track, where the median is $159.99.

What are the T-fal Infrared Air Fryer (EY8228U0)'s key specs?

T-fal Infrared Air Fryer (EY8228U0) (T-fal): capacity qt 6.3, type basket, max temp f 450, presets 7, dishwasher safe No. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-09.