Summary: Countertop convection ovens or air fryers are the most versatile air fryers, and in our tests, the Breville was the best air fryer you can buy. This model is the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro, which has smart features but isn’t too high-tech. It’s our top pick based on functionality, performance, and value.
More information about this air fryer: If you want a super versatile air fryer with plenty of counter space, choose the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro. Breville is making the best air fryer ovens on the market right now, and a variety of models can be found in the home kitchens of many of our editors (including my own). This mid-range model is the top choice of award-winning cookbook author Nik Sharma, who develops some of BA’s favorite air fryer recipes. “I prefer oven-style air fryers over basket-style air fryers because they are easier to use for more common tasks, such as baking, toasting, and toasting more efficiently,” says Sharma. While it does look like an oversized toaster oven, this countertop cooker can also bake, grill, broil, slow cook, dehydrate, and, of course, air fry. The air fryer function is one of 13 preset functions on the digital control panel, each using the right combination of heating elements for perfect toasting, bagels, cookies, pizza, slow cooking and more. (Smarter, more expensive models let you use Breville’s companion app for more advanced presets, including impressive rotisserie-style chicken).
advantage: Most versatile cooking function; large capacity; better performance than basket air fryers
shortcoming: Large area; high price
Best for: If you want a large-capacity, versatile air fryer oven and don’t mind having it always on your countertop.
capacity: 1 cubic foot | Wattage: 1800|1800 13 cooking functions: Toast, bagels, baked, broiled, broiled, reheated, pizza, fermented, air fried, reheated, cookies, slow cooked and dehydrated | color: stainless steel | weight: 38.9 lbs | aspect: 21.25 x 17 x 12.75 inches | Warranty: 2 years
