This is a great oven, so well made, like all Breville products I own or have owned. It is solid and the selection dials are easy to understand and use. I use the air fry feature to make cooked/crisp vegetables all the time. You can't go wrong with Breville.
I’ve had many countertop-convection ovens/air fryers/multi-units and am pretty hard on them. I bake and decorate desserts professionally, and my past professional history included man years working in the research and development department of a chem lab for a major manufacturer. I’m used to the process and opinion is great, but forming your own opinion through tests you know you control, thats key. I read reviews for everything I purchase through an independent testing organization (Consumer Reports) and value their findings more than the “opinion” of someone that took something out of the box, used it minimally and then wrote a review.
We purchased this unit a few weeks ago, and I have honestly used it Multiple times every day to make All three meals and snacks, cookies, pizza, fries, fish fillets, chicken breast tenders, home-cut French fries, onion rings, cakes, cookies, pies, roasts, stews, ribs... endless uses and have used every setting on this unit at least once. I put it through it’s paces with a number if different oven thermometers in various places to the house the evenness of oven heating an honestly, this unit has not disappointed in any way. Even browning, even toasting, not burning, great temperature distribution, powerful fan with multiple and controllable settings and is totally user-friendly. The solid construction comes through in the unit in every way from the “feel” of the controls to the obvious quality of moving parts, to the solid feel of all included accessories. I was honestly hesitant to spend a relatively premium price on an at-home oven, but figured I’d give it a try once i felt it at the store and checked it out online, I was comfortable with the Breville name and quality,so I had nothing to lose.
I’m not disappointed in any way. Breville can be proud of this unit’s design and functionality, and any consumer can trust that this unit will outperform pretty much every other unit made for the at-home chef or pastry artist. This is my second Breville product and I’ve found the same quaity consistently through any product I’ve had the opportunity use either at our house, in store or at a friend’s house.
Kudos to Breville for standing out in a time when other companies are masking inferior workmanship with shiny, pretty products that break down quickly and give sub-par results and producing this unit. Totally versatile. Totally performs. Totally excites me to be in my kithcen again!! Thank you Breville
I do t find the extra features are worth it co Pared to lesser models. The air dry in particular is lack luster. For baking.. the top browns faster than the rest leaving you with under baked goods
Love it, it really is worth the extra money for this super toaster oven and so much more. Air fry is great, toast is perfect, all around great. Had a chance to use support/warranty and that was amazing experience also.
I LOVE the Smart Oven Air. I was looking for an airfryer and chose the Smart Oven Air because of it's multiple functions. I use the Smart Oven Air for almost all of my cooking now instead of my big double wall ovens. The Smart Oven Air is so convenient and preheats quickly, has a built in timer, and reminds me when to rotate my food. Everything cooks quickly and evenly in the Smart Oven Air. The Smart Oven Air is large enough to cook in a 9x13 pan and also can hold a round pizza pan. This versatile oven is designed and engineered well! I highly recommend. I have other Breville appliances as well and all of them are high quality and well designed.
Expensive, but worth it. It heats up crazy fast, and is packed full of features!
on December 21, 2020
Posted by: Seebs
Verified Purchase:Yes
I was a little hesitant on spending this much on an oven, but in hindsight, it was very worth it! It heats up super fast, and its packed full of features. I can do literally whatever i want for a variety of options, click a button and walk away. Not only does it do a ton, it also looks amazing on my countertop. Worth the money!