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By the DualAirFryers.com Team | Published | Updated Oct 31, 2026
The Cuisinart ADZ-085 is a side-by-side dual basket air fryer with two 4.25-quart baskets (8.5 Qt total). Each basket runs its own time and temperature, Sync Finish ends both baskets together and Sync Settings copies one basket to the other. It air fries up to 450°F, has four functions (air fry, roast, bake, keep warm) and three presets, and the ceramic nonstick baskets and crisper plates are dishwasher safe. Buy it if you cook for two to four people and want a trusted brand with a 3-year limited warranty. Skip it if you need broil or dehydrate, or bigger baskets.
Best for: Couples and families of up to four who want a protein and a side done at the same time, prefer ceramic nonstick over traditional coatings, and like a longer warranty than most budget dual models.
Skip it if: You want broil, dehydrate or bigger baskets. The Cuisinart 11-Qt Dual Basket Pro adds both functions and 5.5-Qt baskets, and the Ninja DZ201 is the classic 8-Qt alternative.
| Feature | ADZ-085 (8.5 Qt) | ADZ-112 (11 Qt Pro) |
|---|---|---|
| Baskets | 2 x 4.25 Qt | 2 x 5.5 Qt |
| Functions | Air fry, roast, bake, keep warm | Adds broil and dehydrate |
| Presets | 3 (wings, fries, frozen snacks) | 5 (adds vegetables, nuggets) |
| Sync Finish / Sync Settings | Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes |
| Power | 1800W | 1800W |
| Warranty | 3-year limited | 3-year limited |
Specs from the Amazon listings. See our Cuisinart 11-Qt Pro review for more on the larger model.
Cuisinart says each 4.25-Qt basket holds about 1 lb of fries, 1.5 lb of wings or 4 salmon fillets, and fits a standard 8" x 5" loaf pan. That is roughly the same space as the 4-Qt baskets in the Ninja DZ201, so it suits weeknight dinners for two to four people. For a bigger family or batch cooking, look at 5-Qt-per-basket models like the Aria 10 Qt or the Gourmia 10-Qt.
The ADZ-085 keeps the menu simple: there is no broil, dehydrate or reheat function, and no app or probe. The 1800W heater should go on its own outlet. At 16.3 inches wide it takes more counter space than a stacked model such as the Ninja DoubleStack SL201. The control panel also has a Max Crisp button and a Toss Reminder toggle, and auto-pause stops the timer whenever you pull a basket to shake it.
Put a protein in one basket and a vegetable in the other, then press Sync Finish. Try our air fryer chicken breast with today's roasted sweet potatoes, or browse all of our easy air fryer recipes.
Garlic-thyme sweet potato chunks with just 1 tbsp of oil, golden at 400°F in about 18 minutes. Cook them in one basket and a chicken breast in the other, then press Sync Finish.
Get the recipe →It is Cuisinart's 8.5-quart dual basket air fryer. It has two 4.25-quart baskets with separate controls, Sync Finish, Sync Settings, four functions (air fry, roast, bake, keep warm), three presets and a maximum temperature of 450°F.
Yes. Sync Finish delays the basket with the shorter cook time so both baskets finish together. Sync Settings copies the function, time and temperature from one basket to the other for a double batch.
Each basket holds 4.25 quarts, for 8.5 quarts total. Cuisinart says each basket fits about 1 lb of fries, 1.5 lb of wings or 4 salmon fillets.
No. It has air fry, roast, bake and keep warm. If you want broil and dehydrate, the Cuisinart 11-Qt Dual Basket Pro (ADZ-112) adds both.
Yes. The ceramic nonstick air fry baskets and crisper plates are dishwasher safe, and Amazon lists the model as PFAS-free.
Cuisinart covers the ADZ-085 with a limited 3-year warranty.
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