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Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro: what owners actually say
Owners consistently replace their main oven with this unit, but the price and lack of rotisserie give some pause
What owners complain about
- Price SOME
Multiple owners acknowledge it is expensive, even those who love it. One called it 'a bit expensive but well' worth it.
- No rotisserie feature FEW
At least one owner noted the absence of rotisserie as the one thing that would make it perfect.
- Cleaning and protecting bottom elements SOME
Owners report needing to line the roasting rack with foil on the bottom rack to catch drips, crumbs and liquids to protect the bottom quartz heating elements. One owner replaces this foil monthly.
- Nonstick coating concerns FEW
At least one commenter raised concern about the nonstick coating and 'nasty seed oils,' indicating awareness of coating health issues.
- Door doesn't fully seal FEW
The door is deliberately designed with a gap — rubber seal only runs partway along the front — to allow steam to escape. One owner explained this is intentional, but it could concern buyers expecting a tight seal.
What owners love
- Replaces multiple appliances
Multiple owners report stopping use of their main oven, slow cooker, toaster, and separate air fryers after getting this unit. One says they only use the big oven for Thanksgiving.
- Versatility across cooking modes
Owners use it for bread (including proofing function on cool days), pizza, biscuits, chicken wings, lasagna, dehydrating, and roasting. One even backs up their dedicated dehydrator with it.
- Large interior capacity
Fits a lasagna pan and bakes a whole chicken. Owners appreciate the size for everyday cooking.
- Long-term durability satisfaction
Owners frame it as a 'buy once, enjoy for long time' purchase with good balance of price and performance. One owner still happy after a year of use.
- Pizza function works well
One owner uses the pizza setting with a preheated pizza stone at 450°F on the designated rack level and reports it works great.
Surprising patterns
- The door is intentionally non-sealing — Breville left a gap in the rubber seal along the front specifically so steam is expelled efficiently, which some owners proactively explain to reassure others.
- Owners have developed a foil-lining ritual on the bottom rack to catch all drips and crumbs, essentially creating a disposable drip tray to protect the heating elements — something marketing never mentions.
- The proofing function gets used not just for bread but on cool days specifically, suggesting owners treat it as a climate-controlled proofing drawer.
WHO SHOULD SKIP IT
Buyers who want a rotisserie function or are particular about nonstick coatings and seed-oil-related concerns should look elsewhere, per the comments.
Synthesised from 52 real owner comments across 1 platforms. Every point is grounded in the comments — no marketing, no AI guessing. How we do it →