I was looking for a one-stop shop machine that could handle a little bit of everything... and this does not disappoint! It does take up some counter space, but that is the trade off for all that it does! It is super intuitive to use (dont like having to read a huge manual to get going), it is fast (cooks in half the time as what my recipes traditionally call for), it is quieter than the average range fan so it isn't too disturbing for the general cooking ambiance, and it locks in the flavory goodness. I love that it helps me cook healthy, quick, and versatile meals and that I then don't have to spend 20 minutes cleaning up after! It comes with a nice little starter recipe book, but I am already joining air fryer cooking FB groups and exchanging recipes with family and friends. This was an absolute kitchen win!