Dubbed the Smart Oven Air Fryer Compact — wow, what a mouthful — this multi-function and space-saving cooker combines a traditional oven and an air fryer and throws in some smart features. Roast a whole 4.5 pound chicken, air fry up to a pound of french fries, or cook an entire 11-inch pizza plus garlic bread (four slices) at the same time.
Look, it’s a smart oven! No, it’s an air fryer! Wait, it’s both! Introducing the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Compact, an offshoot of the brand’s pro version, only in a more compact, space-saving design. I guess that explains the name, right? But jokes aside, this thing is seriously ready to cook. It has ten smart functions built-in including five air fry and five smart oven presets. They’re designed to offer maximum performance at the tap of a button while simplifying your most common cooks so you can get back to, well, life. It also has up to 14.16 liters or 0.5 cubic feet of cooking space, which is plenty of room to cook food for a big family and have lots extra.
It features both snacks and meals on speed dial. What does that mean? Choose between fries, wings, bacon, crispy reheat, and air fry modes — for the air fryer, obviously. Or, get traditional and select toast, bagel, pizza, broil, or bake and roast modes accordingly. The crispy reheat is particularly interesting, because Breville says it delivers radiant heat on the top and bottom of your food with super convection to make sure you get delicious, crispy leftovers. Yum.
Inside, you’ll find a broiling rack, roasting pan, air fryer basket, and a reversible oven rack. Plus, they’re all stainless steel and dishwasher-safe for an easy clean.
Why would you choose this Breville smart oven and compact air fryer over others?
Where do the smart functions come into play, you ask? I hear you. What makes the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Compact so different from the hundreds, maybe thousands, of other air fryers on the market? For starters, it has the proprietary Element iQ system which uses smart algorithms to direct power to the independent heating elements, based on the ideal cooking environments. In other words, when you choose your modes, it precisely cooks and preps your food.
Beyond that, the Breville+ ecosystem gives you access to a library of guided recipes, live and on-demand cooking classes, more in-depth guides, and co-pilot assistance, all from within a mobile app.
But here’s my favorite part, and if you’ve ever used an air fryer, you’ll immediately understand this one. The Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Compact uniquely allows you to simply press a button to extend cooking times slightly, ensuring your food or snacks are cooked to your liking, thanks to the ‘A Bit More’ button. Not crispy enough? Give it just a bit more time. Bam.
Who is it for?
Anyone that needs a new air fryer or wants a quick-access and easy-to-use oven alternative. The easy-access modes, and ‘A Bit More’ button are game-changers.
Where to buy?
MSRP: $250
