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One of my new year's resolutions was to stop ordering takeout. I wanted to challenge myself to cook more regularly to save money and eat healthier. With only a few months into the year, I already feel like I've successfully met the goal -- and it's all thanks to Drew Barrymore's air fryer toaster oven.

I got my hands on the countertop appliance a few weeks ago, and it has already transformed my cooking strategy. Not only does it save me so much time on meal prep, but it also makes my food taste so much better, which in turn has saved me so much money on food delivery services. Instead, I look forward to prepping my own breakfast, lunch, and dinner everyday.

The hybrid appliance is the most versatile kitchen gadget I've ever owned. It has 10 preset cooking functions, including toast, bagel, air fry, broil, bake, pizza, reheat, cookies, slow cook, and dehydrate. I'm able to use it for practically every meal, and it prepares food better than a standard oven because I'm able to customize the heat and timing preferences exactly to my dish.

It has a low-profile design that's compact enough to store away in my cabinets whenever I'm not cooking. However, it still has the capacity to serve five to seven people and fits a 12-inch pizza, nine slices of toast, or even a 9-inch by 13-inch casserole dish. The touch-activated display makes it simple to use, while the removable crumb tray ensures cleanup is a breeze, too.

Of all the settings, the air fry mode is my favorite because of how crisp and crunchy my favorite foods turn out, without overcooking. I've prepared chicken, sweet potatoes, brussel sprouts, and more -- without the oil or grease of traditional frying.

Over 1,100 shoppers rated the appliance with five stars, and several called it the best air fryer they've ever owned. Others praised its compact and sleek design that looks good on countertops and said it heats up food fast and evenly. One person added that it looks so high end, while another shared that it's even better than pricier models.