Top-of-the-line air fryers may be all the rage right now, but this other kitchen gadget caught my eye. Smeg just released a new mini oven, and the brand thinks it can replace all your other kitchen gadgets. A bold claim, I know, but this appliance might actually deliver. It’s 10 functions in one. I love appliances, but my countertops are getting pretty full, so this space-saving product seems especially appealing.
Smeg’s latest mini oven packs 10 amazing features from steaming to grilling, giving you more room for your culinary masterpieces and less room for clunky appliances. And it doesn’t just save space – this multi-functional wonder uses less energy and cooks faster, meaning you can make your favourite dishes faster and for less on your electricity bill.
With 33 built-in recipes, from succulent meat and fish dishes to delicious desserts and the perfect pizza, just enter the weight of your ingredients and the oven will do the rest, intelligently adjusting the time and temperature. This nifty Smeg cooker is as powerful as it is versatile.
When baking, cakes and pastries brown evenly and rise beautifully. In convection mode, roasted vegetables and potatoes are crisp and golden. When grilling or gratinating, dauphinoise and pasta bakes are given a bubbly, melty finish. The bottom baking function is a game changer for pizzas and pastry tarts, ensuring a perfectly crisp finish from bottom to top. And for those who love golden, crunchy goodness, the air frying function is the answer. Less oil and less time make it perfect for homemade chips and breaded chicken.
Smeg’s features don’t stop there. The Keep Warm function keeps food at the perfect serving temperature, while the Defrost mode safely defrosts food without cooking. Pure Steam is a nutritious alternative to simmering on the stovetop and is perfect for rice, vegetables, curries and casseroles. Convection Steam combines the heat of the oven with steam to create the perfect roast that’s caramelised on the outside and juicy inside. Finally, the Grill Steam function is perfect for pork chops and sausages, leaving the meat tender and caramelised on the outside.
This machine might just inspire you to replace some of the many appliances in your kitchen: Smeg’s 10-in-1 Multifunction Countertop Oven will be available exclusively from Smeg from 18 July for £850.