Note: The following giveaway is open to Canadians only.
Don’t call it a toaster oven.
When I say the Breville Smart Oven Air is the only countertop oven you’ll need, I’m not trying to convince you of anything; I’m just trying to change your life.
Live in a condo or dorm? Have a cottage or vacation rental? Want a countertop oven that does more than just bake and reheat? Maybe you’re looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift. Well, what if I told you that the Smart Oven Air can AIR FRY foods – using little or no added fat – until they’re CRISPY on the outside and tender on the inside?
Until I made these Malaysian Barbecue Chicken Wings, I wouldn’t have believed it myself. But now that I’ve used the Breville Smart Oven Air, I’m not just a believer – I’m a diehard fan.
Here’s why you’ll love it too.
The Smart Oven Air with Element IQ and world’s first Super Convection technology is the only countertop oven that is versatile enough to replace several small appliances in your home. With Element IQ, the oven’s six independent quartz heating elements move the power where and when it’s needed most, above and below the food. Each element adjusts automatically for the setting you choose to deliver the precise and stable cooking temperature at the right time, ensuring the precise cooking process for the meal you are creating.
This updated version is larger than the Breville Smart Oven Pro, and two oven racks create twin tiers of cooking space – double that of its predecessor. Plus, the oven comes with plenty of bells and whistles: a 13″ nonstick pizza pan, two heavy-duty oven racks, a broil rack, enamel baking pan and an air-fry/ dehydrate basket.
However, I promised you seven reasons, and I don’t aim to disappoint!
1. Cook with Convection. Short on time? Who isn’t! The Smart Oven Air is the world’s first counter-top oven with super convection which reduces cooking time by 30%. Super Convection moves a greater volume of air to ensure fast and even baking, roasting, air-frying, and dehydrating. The 2 speed fan (regular and Super) allows for more cooking control, too.
2. Space-saving Design. The large, 1 cubic-foot interior makes room for toasting 9 slices of bread, roasting a 14-lb. turkey or cooking with a 5-qt. Dutch oven, 12-cup muffin tray, or 13″ x 9″ pan – yet, the entire unit is no larger than today’s deluxe toaster ovens. (But we’re not calling it a toaster oven!) With the Smart Oven Air, you can effectively replace the requirement for a conventional oven, making it perfect for dorm rooms, cottages and basement apartments.
3. Slow Cook. Did I mention it’s a slow cooker, too? The Smart Oven Air maintains low and stable heat (80 degrees F – 480 degrees F) to tenderize and develop complex flavours up to 72 hours on low. That’s right, 72 hours! Find that secret family recipe for slow cooked ribs and get ready to be culinary hero.
4. Dehydrate. Come on, I know you’re tired of paying a premium for dried fruit and meats – not to mention all the preservatives they add to keep them shelf-stable. Using Super Convection, the dehydrate function evenly dries out foods at low temperatures without cooking or overheating.
5. Proof. Have a baker in the family? You will now! The Smart Oven Air proof mode provides an extremely low and stable temperature down to 80F, creating the perfect environment for fermentation to take place.
6. Roast. I know that countertop ovens aren’t traditionally used for roasting, but this is not your traditional countertop oven. The Smart Oven air delivers optimized heat with regular convection balance. The first thing we made in our oven was a small, whole chicken. The result? Golden, crispy skin and juicy, tender meat inside.
7. Air Fry. Don’t look at me like that. I know what you’re thinking: Air fried foods don’t taste like fried foods. I don’t necessarily disagree, but it’s all about balance, right? Sometimes, we have to settle for a healthier version of our favourite fatty foods, simply because we want to stick around for a few more years.
Folks, with the Breville Smart Oven Air, there is no compromise. I made the BEST chicken wings and they were just as crispy as deep-fried! Granted, chicken wings themselves aren’t the healthiest choice, so reducing the extra fat in the cooking process is a HUGE win.
There are simple instructions for using the Air Fry function and it only took a few moments to set up our Smart Oven Air. Inside the oven, the wings popped and sizzled just as they would in a deep fryer – except they were simply laid out on a baking sheet without a drop of added fat. The recipe I used was an easy one I found for Malaysian Barbecue Chicken Wings – we’ve used this recipe many times in the past for deep fried wings, so we had an authentic baseline for comparison.
Thanks to the Super Convection setting, they were done in just 20 minutes at 400 degrees F – I didn’t even have to turn them halfway through cooking, though I certainly could have for a more evenly crispy result.
The result? Crispy, sticky, melt-in-your-mouth chicken wings that the whole family loved. There was absolutely no way to tell they were air fried; in fact, my 7-year old, who turns his nose at baked chicken wings due to their subpar texture (he’s definitely a foodie) gobbled up his share – and my share, too!
Love what you see? The Breville Smart Oven Air retails for $599.95 and can be purchased at your favourite retailer of Breville small appliances. (Hint: It makes the PERFECT Mother’s Day gift!) While I listed my go-to features above, the oven actually has 13 pre-programmed settings: toast 9 slices, toast bagel, broil, bake, roast, warm, heat pizza, proof, air fry, reheat, bake cookies, slow cook and dehydrate. Worth every penny? And then some.
Courtesy of Breville Canada, one lucky reader will WIN a Breville Smart Oven Air! To enter, simply fill the contest form with your qualifying entries. Good luck!
This post is sponsored by Breville Canada. The opinions on this blog, as always, are my own.
The Air Fry is really appealing to me , love any thing that helps keep the fat content down.
I am most interested to try the Air Fry feature. I’ve always wanted to give it a go! This oven looks amazing.
I like that it can Air Fry!
Have to agree with the others that the Air Fry feature is very cool. Looks like a great addition to the kitchen!
I would have to say the Super Convection feature. Our stove oven doesn’t work anymore so we rely on a convection oven. Having a high quality one that can cook food efficiently would be so nice!
I am most interested in the Aur Fry feature. I love fried food and this would make everything delicious. Thank you.
I like that it air fries food so I can get the taste of fried food without the greasy fat.
What an amazing appliance! Would be perfect to have in my condo. Definitely interested in using it to dehydrate foods!
I would love to make crispy fries with it
I like the 13 pre-programmed settings
I like that it can also air fry, but I also like the convection setting as well, this would be one awesome appliance to have!!
I think I will vote for the Air Fryer
I would love to try the dehydrate feature
The Air Fry for sure. My husband loves everything fried, and this would be a great way to get him the “fried” taste, in a healthier way. All about compromise, right?
I love so many features all rolled into one great appliance! I love that it is also a slow cooker, very convenient and would only need one appliance permanently on the counter. Thank you :)
The Air Fry feature appeals to me the most. I am always looking for better, more healthy ways to prepare meals for my family that they will love.
I love the fact that it convection cooks 30% faster and has so many included racks and pans!
The air dry feature is most appealing to me
I like the super convection oven feature
Love that it has so many features, but especially that it has AirFry. Yum, ‘healthy’ chicken wings!!
Would love this!
I love that it dehydrates!
This looks like a great prize!
oh my gosh the Air Fry feature!!! too cool. This thing is a must have
I am very intrigued by the dehydrate feature because my husband loves dried fruits as snacks… he can make his own with this oven, and I can make my own air fried fries!
The air fry feature appeals to me the most!
The Air Fry feature is the feature that excites me the most!
I think the dehydrate feature is great. Would love to dehydrate grapes to make raisins -they are so expensive in dried form.
Airfry
I LOVE the Super Convection feature . Would be great for making quick dinners !!
I really like the dehydrate feature – I would love to make homemade jerky !
I love that it can dehydrate!
The feature that appeals to me most is being able to dry out my own fruit which will be convenient and save money
The Air Fry feature appeals to me the most.
I love the air fry feature. I think I would also like the Dehydrate feature during the summer months after I pick berries.
Wow, I’m having trouble choosing my favourite feature love all of these features: broil, bake, roast, warm, heat pizza, air fry, reheat, bake cookies, slow cook & dehydrate.
I like that it can Air Fry.
Air Fry is my favourite feature, like others said, it’s amazing to have fried food using much less fat.
like the dehydrate feature
The Air Fry feature. I miss crispy battered fish. My son likes French fries. Both are really not the same in a regular oven.
Love the space saving feature – I hate having too many appliances on my counter
I like the dehydration feature and that it can Air Fry.
I think the air fry feature is my favourite!
I like the Roast feature so I can roast small quantities.
I’m looking forward to dehydrate feature.
convection roast mode.
I am so impressed that you can slow cook. The idea of slow and mellow ribs. Yum!
The air fry feature is my fav.
The convection is my favorite feature. I got a much lower quality convection toaster oven last year and am so impressed with the quicker cooking times.
I dont know if I can just pick one! I love everything that its a convection oven, dehydrator and air frying! Thanks for the chance!
I love that it can air fry!
The air fry appeals to me the most. I’m curious if the food would actually taste fried.
I love that the Smart Oven Air can AIR FRY foods, reducing the amount of fat!!
Yes!! I am pleasantly surprised and thrilled that the Breville Smart Oven Air has a dehydrate feature. Multi-purpose appliances are a must in my small unit.
The Air fry feature!
The air fry feature for sure – the less grease and fats I consume the better !
The Air Fry feature appeals to me the most. The Breville Smart Oven Air is just amazing! Would sure love one!
I think that the Air Fry feature is my favorite!
I love the air fryer , like you said , its balance ! I think if you try you will find it tastes great to !
I like the Air Fry feature. I love fried food so would like a slightly healthier method.
Everything about this machine appeals to me but I really like the Air Fry option the most! This sure sounds like a lovely machine and would so nice in my kitchen.
The Air Fry is a great feature to keep the fat content down
I love the Dehydrate feature!
My favorite thing about this oven is that it’s a convection oven, which means food cooks faster but it also cooks more even, so no cold spots
I love the convection feature is awesome. I also love the Air Fry feature. What is there not to like about this oven!! It sits on the counter! Wow..
The Air Fry option is really appealing to me – sounds pretty cool!!
Love the fact that it can air fry :)
The Dehydrate feature is most appealing to me.
air fry. duh :)
The pizza add on caught my eye because I love pizza ofcourse and sometimes want to make a small one for myself to snack on at night so instead of firing up the big oven it sounds like this beast has big oven power in a smaller body. Perfect for my already small kitchen..mmm crispy pizza.
I love the Air Fry feature.
I really like the airfry feature and how it will keep the fat content down and is still quick to cook. This would make a great addition to anyone’s kitchen.
The Air Fry feature is the one I like the most.
Space-saving Design, for sure. Our house is small.
I love this counter oven! I would totally use the dehydrate feature to make treats for my dog as well as fruit treats for me!!
It is a tie between slow cook and air fry. This seriously looks amazing, and with our tiny tiny kitchen but 5 hungry boys I know I could put this to good use. Thanks for the chance.
The Air Fry feature is fantastic
Super Convection setting. So fast
The Air Fry feature! So awesome!
I love that it can Air Fry as well.
I love how versatile it is, I’d love to have one of these :) thanks for the chance
The Air Fry feature is awesome!
I really like the airfry feature
The airfry feature is awesome also the dehydrate feature
The Cook with Convection. which reduces cooking time by 30% is my fave
Love the air fry feature and everything else about it! This would be the perfect addition to our RV – right now we use a toaster oven but what you can do in it is limited. But with this the options would definitely increase.
I like that it can AirFry !
Just LOVE the air fry feature!! I don’t have that capability in any of my appliances now.
I love that it has the air-fry feature! We have been shopping around for an air-fryer and this seems to be perfect with so many functions all in one. It will help save a lot of countertop space in the kitchen as well!
The Air Fry…I’m trying to cook and eat healthier..I would love to try that feature
The dehydrate feature appeals to me the most! Thanks!
I can’t wait to try the air fry feature – wonder if the food actually turns out ‘fried’
ive ALWAYS wanted an air fry!
The air fry feature makes for much healthier eating – you can enjoy fried foods with much less oil!
I think the dehydrate feature is really cool! I would love to dehydrate my own fruit but don’t want to buy a dehydrator, this has so many functions in one!
Breville Smart Oven Air sounds divine due to the proofing! Love baking bread.
This would be great to have! I really like everything about it. Top of my list would be the super convection feature, but I also like the space saving design, and would lover to try the air fry feature.
Love that it’s also a dehydrator!
I would love to try my hand at dehydrating some foods like fruits or even beef jerky.
cook with convection appeals to me – I could really use this oven, because my current oven is broken, and we cannot afford to buy a new one !
I like the Air Fry feature
Love everything about the oven but most of all how little space it uses.
I love that it can make crispy “fried” foods without frying! I can’t wait to get my hands on one.
I love the 13 different settings to choose from!
All of them really. I wanted this oven for what feels like forever. The most impressive that it has so many features for it size.
I love the option to slow cook! Can’t wait to try some yummy ribs cooked in this!
The air fry feature of this oven is my favourite feature followed closely by the dehydrating feature. It is so nice to have so many uses in one appliance.
I am excited it can Air Fry,
I especially like the dehydrate feature.
I love that it is a convection oven which makes cooking faster and energy efficient thus saving me money. It would replace a lot of other small kitchen appliances that will give me more of my counter space.
The feature of the Breville Smart Oven Air that appeals most to me is that it can Air Fry.
My favorite feature is definitely the Air Fry. Perfect for chicken wings!
I love the Super Convection feature!
The Air Fry feature is something I would love to try out , but then there are so many other great features
**The Air Fry feature is something I would love to try out , but then there are so many other great features ( first comment my email was misspelled but i could go back ,so i commented again sorry)
Love all the features but the convection cooking would have to be my fav ! always in a hurry to get food on the table .
I love that you can use it as a dehydrator.
Just the fact that one appliance has many functions makes the grade in my book. This small appliances with multi-capabilities is perfect for a small kitchen and also great in my RV.
Air Fry
Air Fry feature sounds great!
I like the super convection feature which reduces cooking time by 30%.
It is really, really hard for me to pick just one feature that appeals to me the most – this appliance is like a dream, and has soooo many things to love. I guess the stand-out feature that appeals to me most is the super convection which reduces cooking time by 30% – I am ALWAYS short on time, always late to get my meals started, so this would be a huge benefit for me.
All of it appeals. I need a new oven, but esp the air fry and the faster cooking time.
I’m just amazed by every wonderful thing this can do! I think Air Fry would be the most important as we’re trying to reduce cholesterol in our diet & that would be a beneficial feature for all of us!
I love that it has so many features – especially the Air Fry feature.
the air fry option
We need a replacement for our old convection oven. The Air Fry feature in the Breville Smart Oven Air sounds appealing.
i love the 13 pre-programmed settings
I love the larger size and 2 racks.
I like the Super Convection aspect for drying out fruits and/or veggies.
The Air Fry feature.
I like the slow cook feature.
I really like a lot of the features but I find the dehydrater unique.
The Super convection is what I love , it’s a definite bonus for cutting down on fat, this is a giveaway that makes my heart pound because it’s something I want so bad so Thankyou so very much for a chance
I love the idea of air fryer! I need a healthier way to do our unhealthy fried foods
I love the dehydrate feature. I grow a lot of herbs, and do a fair amount of drying at harvest time. This would save so much time!
The Dehydrate featue appeals to me the most.
I love everything about this. The super convection and slow cooker features are what appeal to me the most. My six year old was just diagnosed with Celiac disease so this would be perfect to cook his foods in to avoid cross contamination. Thanks for the contest!
The Air Fry function appeals to me
the air fry feature!
The Air Fry Feature definitely appeals to me because I’ve really been wanting one of those!
The Air Fry feature sounds great since we love to cook things like chicken wings.
Cook with Convection. this is the one that I really like as I passed on Convection when we bought our new stove and wished I hadn’t done that.
Airfry
My family loves dried fruits so it would be nice to try making our own.
Dehydrate feature is appealing for dried fruit and meats.
The Air Fry option is most appealing to me. I like that it’s a healthier way of enjoying fried foods.
Sounds too good to be true! Toasts, slow cooks and dehydrates?!? Got to have this appliance!
I really like that it will dehydrate fruit. That is super appealing to me!
wow it’s a slow cooker too?
There are simple instructions for using the Air Fry function and it only takes a few moments to set it.
I like the Air Fry option!
I love that it AirFrys and Dehydrates!
I like the Air Fry option!
i love all the pre programmed features you don’t even have to think to use it
The Super Convection setting for wings, my downfall, I could eat them a few times a week!
The Dehydrate function appeals to me!! I so want to try this!
I find the air fry feature very appealing! What a smart oven :)
Wow, it can do so much, I like the air fry feature, but also that it will dehydrate food. It’s a super oven.
I like the Air Fry!
I like that I can use the Breville Smart Oven Air as a slow cooker.
The air fry feature.
I like that it has so many uses. I would love to start dehydrating fruit.
I like the air fry feature.
It can do so much! More than I can :-)
I think it has such an awesome range of features, but I love the airfry option
This is a great ktichen tool! Thanks for sharing.
The air fry feature is a great addition to the oven that I would love to try since dedicated air fryers take up a lot of space for a single function.
All those features packed in that small of a package is the feature that is the most appealing to me. Counter space in my kitchen is hard to come by but this little wonder would be a permanent fixture.
The air fry feature. Thanks for the chance.
I love the Air Fry feature the most.
I love the convection feature.
Love the idea of a convection oven!
I love the Air Fry function! Would be perfect for fries and chicken.
I would really enjoy using the Air Fry Function for wings and fries.
i think the Slow cook feature will be a family favorite in my household!The low and stable heat will be perfect to make flavorful ribs for game night!
I’ve never owned a convection oven, i would love to have this breville space saver oven!!! Thanks for the chance.
I love the space saving design!
I like the fact it is also a slow cooker.
The air frying feature sounds very unique and appealing. Would definitely cut down on the oil.
Space saving and air fry! I know that’s two things! Forgive me,’cause I’m so excited! Thanks for the chance to win!
I like that it is a slow cooker also.
Like most people, the Air Fry feature
I am most interested in the air fry feature
Wow! It air frys and dehydrates!! Those are awesome features to have and ones that I would use quite often.
I love that it’s an Air Fryer and a Dehydrator too. Those are two things I’ve been wanting.
the air fry! would have to try that first thing!
I would love to fry stuff using less oil. All the taste, texture and fun of fried foods — without all the fat & calories. I’m in!
I like the air fry feature!
It’s all about the air fry, Lena. Air fry.
I love the idea of cooking with convection in such a small package :)
The dehydrator feature what i’m looking forward to.
I think the Air Fry feature is the one that appeals the most to me
Because it allows me to cook so much healthier for my family.It is
my job as a mom to ensure that they can eat healthy and still eat good
food.I mean..come on ..the picture of those crispy, sticky, melt-in-your-
mouth chicken wings has me bubbling with anticipation of winning this multi
funtional Breville counter-top oven with super convection which reduces cooking
time.I LoveXXX all the wonderful features it has to offer!!
Ekk Lena! I submitted my daily tweet incorrectly – here’s my actual link: https://twitter.com/JackieeMan/status/865691165684903938
I love the idea of using the proof function to make bread, and the dehydrate one for fruits. It all sounds amazing. i want this sooo bad I can taste the wings lol.
I like that it can air fry
Air Fry indeed. It looks really good and would be an excellent alternative to fried foods!
AirFry feature sounds awesome!!
The AirFry feature and dehydrator is what appeals to me most , sounds like an awesome product , one that i need in my kitchen :)
I love the fact it will replace many appliances because I will be going FULL TIME RVING in the fall and everyone knows space is limited in an RV! Would so much love to win and show this awesome Breville Smart Oven Air to many other campers!
Oh my gosh! This sounds amazing!
All the features would benefit our family .
But my favorite (before trying it myself) feature would be the convection cooking. I rarely make cooked meals because quite honestly they usually take too long. When i bake, I also bake to give to others so it is large batches…being able to bake faster would mean i could make more! ????
Thanks for the opportunity! Good luck everyone
My favourite thing about this oven is it’s size. There’s only me and it’s such a waste to put on a big oven for say one baked potato. It does more than my normal does and would be ideal for me. :-)
Oh gosh – the proof option would be amazing. Our 100+ year-old-house is fairly drafty!
All points mentioned in your blog post sound wonderful but I think I’m most excited about Air Frying and Dehydrating. This sounds amazing
Love that convection cooks 30% faster .
The feature that appeals to me most is that the Smart Oven Air can AIR FRY foods.
I love the sound of that dehydrate function. Fantastic!
The air fryer feature sounds amazing
I love the Air Fry feature!
I love the The Smart Oven Air is the world’s first counter-top oven with super convection which reduces cooking time by 30%. :)
Love that it air frys food. SO healthy!
The dehydrate feature of the Breville Smart Oven Air appeals to me the most.
Definitely would love to see if I can really roast a 14 lb chicken but all I would love to try the air fry feature the most.
I like the size and space saving feature. It is a must for my small kitchen, but beyond that I am a big fan of the convection option. Fast even cooking without pre-heating a large oven. Saves time, energy and counter space. Perfect for a busy family looking for ways to cut and manage their energy costs who has limited counter space. That would be me!
I love the sleek couter top look it could give off. The fact that it is small enough for meals for three or less is a huge draw to me.
My fave is the air fry function…I can’t wait to try some chicken wings.
I would love to try the Air Fry feature
the Air fry feature is the most appealing to me
I really want to try that Air Fry feature
Love that it has a Space-saving Design
I’m excited for the dehydrate feature, I can dehydrate herbs from my garden!
The fact that it can air fry the food.
The Air-Fry feature sounds really neat, I’d like to try it!
I love all the different settings!! I think it’s amazing that you can bake cookies and air fry. I feel like we would use this nearly every day.
The Air fry function sounds great!
Th air fry feature! I am trying to be healthy :D #summerbod
I love the digital screen, the space saving design and the fact that I can cook, broil and toast items inside this amazing oven :)
I love that you can proof in this!!
The air fry function sounds like it would be great!
The Air Fry feature is most interesting to me for making healthier meals.
the dehydrating and air-frying functions. i don’t make deep fry food at home, but now it come with the oven! i think the french fries gonna make it’s way back to my house :P
The air fry feature looks amazing!
I like the air fry feature the most but all the features are great too!
Would like to try aci-fry feature.
Love the Dehydrate function!
I really like the idea of two racks for cooking! Proofing is EXTRA nice as we bake some stellar cinnamon buns! The dehydrator is appealing too, can’t wait to try it out.
It’s a neck and neck tie between air frying and dehydrating! I’m curious to experiment with both.
My wife and I love wings and pizza, and a device like this would be perfect to make some crispy (healthier) wings and hopefully an amazing thin crust pizza as well!
Definitely the super Convection! My crew is always impatient when I get home late from work. This would be an incredible help! :) Thanks for the chance.
You had me at wings.
air fryer and space saver is most appealing to me
I like the air frying
I like the dehydrate feature
I love the idea of super convection, save even more time with this smart oven. :-)
Question about the air fry feature…Do you go by the time on the directions on the box (whether it’s wings, fries or what have you) or does this time need to be adjusted?
Healthy and crispy!
Hi Lena,
May I know if this oven really good for baking cakes & cookies too?
Thanks.
Oh yes! I always bake cookies, muffins and even cheesecake in my Smart Oven Air!
I just got one. I love it! We cooked out 11lb turkey in it and it was perfect! I also used it to cook gluten free pizzas using the pizza feature. You need to reduce the recommended cooking time by 30% if not the pizza will be a very hard Frisby! You may need to experiment with the time. I have also baked lasagna in it and it was amazing! This oven is replacing my conventional oven! I am really impressed with it.
According to Breville, you only need to use vinegar and water. They told me not to use any chemicals to clean the oven. If you have any questions Breville customer service representatives are amazing and very knowledgeable. This oven gets 6 stars on a five star scale. Please note that I am NOT an employee of Breville NOR am I affiliated or sponsored by Breville in any way. This review is based on my personal experience and knowledge of the Smart Oven Air.