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Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro
Best Air Fryer Toaster OvenInstant Vortex Plus ClearCook Air Fryer
Best ValuePrice
$333-$350
$89-$140
Summary
The gold standard of air fryer toaster ovens — it toasts, bakes, broils, roasts, and air fries with near-oven-replacement capability. Serious Eats says you can't do better if you want a multi-function countertop oven.
A 6-quart air fryer with a see-through window, preheat function, and dishwasher-safe basket — all for around $140. Long-term owners rave about using it multiple times a week for years without issues.
Pros
- Replaces toaster oven, air fryer, and nearly a full wall oven for holidays and large batches
- Preheats fast and maintains precise, honest thermostat temperatures
- Sleek, consistent design that has held up over years of use
- Multiple cooking modes: toast, bake, broil, roast, air fry, dehydrate, and more
- Top pick from both Serious Eats and CNET for air fryer toaster ovens
- Clear window with interior light lets you monitor food without opening the fryer
- Built-in preheat function (rare at this price) reaches 400°F in 3-5 minutes
- Large 6-quart basket fits 2 lbs of fries or a full batch of wings
- Dishwasher-safe basket for easy cleanup
- Halfway-through cooking alert reminds you to shake or flip food
Cons
- Expensive at $333-$350
- Large cooking chamber makes it harder to achieve the same crust as a compact basket air fryer
- Air fry function not as powerful as dedicated basket-style air fryers
- Takes up significant counter space
- Max temperature is 400°F — lower than some competitors that reach 450°F
- Removable tray falls out when basket is flipped upside down to transfer food
- Slightly larger countertop footprint than the Vortex Slim
Our take
If you want to replace your toaster oven AND get air frying capability, the Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro is the one to get. It's expensive, but it's the rare appliance that actually delivers on its multi-function promise.
The Instant Vortex Plus ClearCook is the sweet spot between price and performance. A Good Housekeeping analyst has used it almost daily for three years and still calls it her husband's favorite way to cook — that's the kind of real-world endorsement that matters.
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