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I’ll let you in on a little secret: air fryers are just tiny ovens.
Releasing an oven with an air fryer setting feels like a big of a strange move.
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It’s like releasing a newcoffee makerand saying “our latestespresso machinehas a fancy new espresso setting!”
It’s faster, more convenient, and easier to clean.
The oven I chose is theHotpoint SI4S854CBL, although it’s only available in Europe.
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Single Smart Convection Wall Ovenis the closest alternative I could find in the U.S.
Here’s what I liked, and what I didn’t.
3 reasons to switch to an air fry oven
1.
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Unbeatable capacity
Check it out, this air fryer’s the size of an oven!
If I was being picky, I think the fries would’ve browned better in my air fryer.
Smart timings
Delay start might be my favorite part of opting for a smart oven.
One of the reasons my air fryer used to get so much use is its auto-shutoff prefs.
How does it compare to an air fryer?
Since switching to a smart oven, I’m using my air fryer a lot less.
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I really do recommend it, but would I advise you replace your air fryer altogether?
My air fryer may be enjoying some well-earned downtime, but it still comes in handy.
There’s always something to be said for how speedy and convenient this method of cooking is.
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