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T-fal · Updated July 2026

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

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

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GoldDeskmark58/100#6 of 31 in class

The T-fal Infrared Air Fryer (EY8228U0) is listed at $129.99 on t-fal.com as of 2026-07-25, #6 cheapest of 26 air fryers (median $160); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Gold Deskmark — 58/100 pay-blind standing, #6 of 31 in class.

Verified Jul 25, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

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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 #7 cheapest of the 26 air fryers we track, where the median is $160. On the spec sheet, its capacity qt of 6.3 is below the median of the 28, its wattage of 1550 is below the median of the 28, and its max temp f of 450 is at the median of the 26.

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)

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.

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 ·

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.
BrandT-fal
Released—
Capacity qt6.3
Typebasket
Max temp f450
Presets7
Dishwasher safeNo
Wattage1550
Drawers1

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 26 ranked

ProductPriceCapacity qtTypeMax temp fPresetsDishwasher safe
T-fal Infrared Air Fryer (EY8228U0) this$129.996.3basket4507No
Cosori Pro II Smart Air Fryer 5.8qt (CP158-AF)$124.995.8basket40012Yes
Cuisinart ClearView 4-Quart Glass Basket Air Fryer (AFC-4)$139.954all-glass basket———

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 #7 cheapest of the 26 air fryers we track, where the median is $160.

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.

Price of record: $129.99 at t-fal.com, 2026-07-25. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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