I have used my smart oven air everyday. It was. Nothing's to cook bacon, to warm food. I have slow cooked it a Casserole. I use the air fryer for chicken wings,. Oh my gosh, they come out perfect. I have used the air fryer for bak3r potatoes.wjich cook perfectly with crisp skins and just Wonderfully fluffy on thr inside..I am so in love
I bought Breville Air fryer toaster oven about a month ago, so I’m still learning. I had not had a chance to try broil or slow cooking, but liked toast, bake and roast functions. I tried air fryer twice, first with veggies and the second time with chicken. As I didn’t put any lining with veggies, I had to spend long time cleaning up the mesh tray. For chicken I used parchment paper as lining, but honestly, I like it baked better. By the way, the warning on the mesh tray states that it shouldn’t be used for dripping food. So lining is required. I noticed, that when I needed to turn food for the other side, I need to take the tray out and close the door. Then when I put it back in the oven, it doesn’t start reheating again. I can’t complain about the noise, as other people say. The ready sound is normal for me, convection motor starts kind of loud, but goes pretty quiet right away. There’s nothing confusing about the panel light as it has clear color identification of the oven status. I did read instructions before using the oven and found it very straightforward and helpful. So, at this point I am happy with it.
I had doubts about an air fryer and didn't want to sacrifice the counter space for it. However, when I also needed a new toaster, I thought I'd give this a try since I'd free up some space. I'm glad I did.
I rarely use my oven anymore as I use this to bake. I even baked my sourdough in here. I have also used the reheat function and like it better than using my microwave to reheat leftovers. It not only gives more thorough and even heating, but even returns crispness. The pizza I made (using the included pizza pan) was one of the best I've made. The crust was airy and crunchy. It is easy to recommend.
My only advice is if you have enough room (I didn't) for the bigger model (BOV900), you should get that instead. It will be worth the extra $50 especially if you want to put a 5 qt dutch oven in it. The bigger model does give you two extra functions (proofing and dehydrate), while not that big a deal, the reason is more for the extra interior space. Although even the smaller model has impressive interior space. I can fit everything I have, except my 5 qt. dutch oven (though I was by flipping the lid - I have the Lodge one where the lid doubles as a grill pan, thus now handle sticking up. But still had to flip so concave goes into the dutch oven). I got the smaller model because the bigger model wouldn't have fit in the space I have on my counter.
Bottom line: Doesn't matter which model you get, you'll be happy you got it. I use it everyday.
The perfect oven for any size family. Easy to use and clean…much more versatile than having a separate air fryer, toaster and having to heat up your large oven wood smaller meals.