Typhur Dome Air Fryer Review

About the Typhur Dome air fryer

The Typhur Dome is one of four products currently offered by Typhur. The brand claims to have achieved “number one cooking speed” in designing this air fryer after its development team was inspired by professional pizza ovens, and reimagined the airflow and circulation of the air fryer.

This is largely due to the increased surface area of the device (dimensions of 19.7 x 15.6 x 9.6 inches), providing a 5.6-quart capacity and a cooking area of 1,011 square centimeters. According to Typhur's website, the Dome can cook a 12-inch pizza in 12 minutes, 10 bacon strips in 10 minutes, two steaks in eight minutes, and 32 chicken wings in 14 minutes.

In addition to its speed and size, it also claims to be “whisper quiet” at just 55 decibels, which would certainly be quiet in a bustling kitchen. The device also boasts a unique self-cleaning mode, dishwasher-safe accessories, and an accompanying app for remote control.

Besides air frying, the Dome also has functions for roasting, broiling, toasting, and dehydrating.

How we tested

We prepared a variety of items (using a mix of homemade recipes and frozen products) in the Dome to test its many features—including speed, ease of use, safety, ease of cleaning, and overall effectiveness in cooking.

We air-fried frozen French fries, roasted red potatoes, fried chicken and waffles, Brussels sprouts, and bacon to test how crispy, tender, and oily the final products would be. We also air-fried a whole pizza in the Dome to test the claim on the brand's website.

Throughout all of these tests, we paid special attention to overall ease and safety, as well as the quality of the food. We also tested the accompanying app and both cleaning options (dishwasher and self-clean). We paid careful attention to how useful the manual instructions are, how smoothly the basket glides in and out (general design/functionality), and storage.

What we like

It runs quiet

One of the claims on Typhur’s website is that the Dome is “whisper quiet,” and during testing, we found this to be true.

This air fryer pleasantly surprised us with the lack of noise it emits—no need to shout at your significant other across the kitchen or turn up the volume on the TV! This makes it especially appealing for use while entertaining (nobody wants to have to shout to their company, after all), and for those who have children or pets who may be extra noise-sensitive.

Air fryers can get quite loud, so finding a quiet one is certainly a win.

Food cooks with impressive speed

The Typhur Dome claims to be speedy, and in our testing, it certainly kept its promise.

The large, shallow basket provides a generous surface area so food can cook quickly and evenly. This proved true in our testing, where ingredients like potatoes—which can easily take 30-plus minutes in a standard oven—were perfectly tender and evenly browned within just 20 minutes.

We were able to cook a whole pizza in 12 minutes, just as the website claimed. (Though it’s worth noting the accompanying Quick Start Guide’s recipe table does not include pizza, so it’s unclear what temperature Typhur recommends.)

Preheating is optional with the Dome, which saves users some time. Although Typhur notes that when it comes to foods like salmon or steak, “users have the option to preheat if they wish, allowing for potential better results.”

There is also no need to flip/turn food throughout cooking. Although recipes may advise this and it certainly won’t hurt, the large surface area of the basket ensures even cooking with larger quantities of food, so users can set-and-forget without worry.

It's incredibly intuitive

Although the Typhur Dome boasts a very futuristic and high-tech appearance, it is quite easy to use in every way we encountered.

The initial unboxing and set-up was a breeze. Even downloading the app (as well as pairing the machine to Wi-Fi and then a smartphone) was fast and seamless. The app acts as a remote control, so you can set your temperature and time remotely (although you need to physically press “start” on the device itself for safety purposes), as well as access recipes, receive notifications, and set up custom cooking programs.

The main display is also clear and easy to read, with simple up/down buttons to adjust the temperature and time, and standalone buttons for the various preset functions. Plus, the basket itself has an easy-to-grip handle that does not get hot, and it’s simple to lock it into the air fryer.

From a safety standpoint, the air fryer will not start cooking if the basket is not correctly secured (you'll even get a push notification when the basket is not secured), and the air fryer will auto-pause if the basket is pulled out during cooking. There is also an automatic shutdown safety feature if the device senses it’s overheating.

It's a breeze to clean

Cleaning air fryers is not always pleasant, but the Typhur Dome makes it as easy as can be with dishwasher-safe parts plus a unique self-cleaning (or “deep self-clean”) function, which uses high heat to clean any caked-on grease from the machine's interior.

Typhur recommends activating the self-clean mode after several uses (or monthly), but it ultimately depends on how often it’s used and what type of food is cooked.

Users should make sure they clean out any leftovers or excess oil in the basket before activating the self-clean mode. (Note the self-clean mode is only available by using the app; there is not a button on the device itself to access this feature.)

The nonstick coating in the interior also makes the accessories incredibly easy to clean regularly. The basket and plate are both dishwasher-safe and handled the dishwasher without any issues in our testing. (This especially came in handy after testing fried chicken and bacon, which both left the basket quite greasy.)

What we don’t like

It requires significant counter space

There are a lot of appliances out there vying for limited counter space, so it’s especially convenient when a device does not take up a substantial amount of room in the kitchen. The Dome, unfortunately, is not one of them.

The spacious design translates to a large surface area for even, ultra-crispy results, but the drawback is its large footprint.

This large basket size also makes it a little trickier to hand-wash in the sink (depending on how big your sink is) and monopolizes dishwasher space. You can certainly choose to store the Dome in a cabinet instead of leaving it out on the counter, but its large size makes it somewhat cumbersome to transport, and finding a cabinet large enough for it may prove tricky.

The basket is shallow

The Dome’s large surface area is a great feature when it comes to cooking large quantities of food in a single, even layer and ensuring even cooking, but the actual height of the basket is relatively short compared to many other air fryer models.

In testing chicken and waffles, a frozen waffle was too tall to fit vertically in the air fryer. Even the whole chicken thighs were a tight fit.

We don’t foresee this being too common a problem, as most foods are likely being cut into smaller pieces before air frying, but it’s worth noting for larger items that may be kept whole (think whole potatoes, pork chops, etc.)

There's no viewing window

The Dome’s design is quite unique amongst the competition, but one thing it does not have is a viewing window for monitoring food as it cooks.

This is available on some air fryers we've tested—like the Instant Vortex Plus—and we've enjoyed the ability to check the status of your food without having to pause and open the basket (which can increase cook time by letting hot air out).

The food we tested in the Dome certainly did not struggle to cook through and did not necessarily require constant window monitoring, but regardless, it’s worth noting that is not part of the design. To check on the status of your food, you'll need to pause and open the basket.

Should you buy the Typhur Dome Air Fryer?

Yes, if budget and space are not a concern

This well-designed, super-speedy, easy-to-use air fryer produced consistent, evenly cooked food throughout our testing. The app connectivity is an added bonus, as is the futuristic, unique design that sets it apart from other air fryers. It could be a sleek addition to any modern kitchen aesthetic.

The noise level—or lack thereof—is also a huge win, especially for those who enjoy cooking while watching TV, doing work, or chatting with family or friends, where added noise could be a major disruption.

That being said, these features come at a cost. At $499, this is the priciest air fryer we’ve tested.

If you’re a frequent air fryer user and this is a device you’d use daily (essentially instead of a standard oven) and you’d take advantage of the various settings for air frying, roasting, making pizza, and more, it may be worth the splurge, especially because it comes with a three-year warranty.

But if you’re only an occasional air fryer user and you don’t think you’d take advantage of the various presets, the app, or the self-cleaning mode very often, there are plenty of other solid air fryers on the market at lower price points (that will also take up less counter space). In that case, check out the smart Dreo ChefMaker, the affordable Instant Vortex Plus, or our best overall pick, the Ninja Speedi.