A real countertop oven that happens to air fry, too

Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro

Breville

The appliance-replacing premium pick. Reviewers call it the Cadillac of countertop ovens: a 1-cu-ft interior toasts nine slices and fits a 13x9 pan, across 13 functions. At ~$400 and 39 lb it's overkill for snacks, but for a cook who bakes and roasts, it replaces the oven.

The Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro is the upgrade pick for buyers who want more than a basket air fryer. It makes the most sense when you also want toast, baking, roasting, reheating, and larger flat foods in one countertop appliance. It is expensive and it takes real counter space, so it is not the right first air fryer for everyone. But if you want one premium appliance instead of a simple basket, this is the category's strongest step-up choice.

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Last reviewed Jun 17, 2026

What we like

• ✓Works as more than a basic air fryer
• ✓Better for toast, baking, roasting, and flat foods
• ✓Large interior suits bigger meals
• ✓Premium controls and multi-function cooking

Trade-offs

• −Expensive (~$400) and a large, heavy permanent counter appliance
• −Longer preheat times than a basket air fryer
• −Exterior gets hot; included accessories not dishwasher-safe
• −Toast can be slightly uneven; overkill if you only reheat/snack